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Netgear M5 EU - user experiences
Hi, I have been fieldtesting this device for few days now. Does anyone else have user experiences of this device by now?
Currently testing M5 MR5100 MES here in Kuwait, locked to Zain operator. Fresh firmware NTGX55_10.12.13.00 updated today. So far looking impressive, up to 500 Mbps down and 15 up on sub6 GHz frequencies, 9 msec latency, no mm wave yet. Tends to get a bit warm when connected to 5G but connection is stable, no reboots. Battery from 6 to 8 hours of non-intensive use. In 4G getting similar speed as M1 and M2, battery up to 2 days (!)There is no information available on this model, however it's 5G SA & NSA and Wi-Fi 6 so I believe it's equivalent to MR5200 with some specific configuration for the Middle East. With 5G coverage expanding in Kuwait this thing will be in my bag everywhere, love it.
Rockbit69 wrote:Currently testing M5 MR5100 MES here in Kuwait, locked to Zain operator. Fresh firmware NTGX55_10.12.13.00 updated today. So far looking impressive, up to 500 Mbps down and 15 up on sub6 GHz frequencies, 9 msec latency, no mm wave yet. Tends to get a bit warm when connected to 5G but connection is stable, no reboots. Battery from 6 to 8 hours of non-intensive use. In 4G getting similar speed as M1 and M2, battery up to 2 days (!)There is no information available on this model, however it's 5G SA & NSA and Wi-Fi 6 so I believe it's equivalent to MR5200 with some specific configuration for the Middle East. With 5G coverage expanding in Kuwait this thing will be in my bag everywhere, love it.
hey
i live in kuwait to
i'm using same router m5 mr5100 with zain
i update to latest firmware NTGX55_10.28.02.00 and i'm having some issue with router
before firmware update my all devices were showing 2 bands 2.4 and 5ghz but when i updated to latest firmware my all devices doesn't show 2 bands so i have to select only 1 band
currently i'm using only 2.4ghz and i'm not geting much speed
some of my device doesn't have 5ghz
do you have any issue with router or may you know what the problem is?
Hi,
I also updated to the latest software, no issues with wifi bands as of today.
I suggest you to reset the router to factory settings, this usually resolves most of the issues. There is a small button under the battery cover which should be pressed with a paper clip or similar until the router resets.
Let me know if it helps....
Rockbit69 wrote:Hi,
I also updated to the latest software, no issues with wifi bands as of today.
I suggest you to reset the router to factory settings, this usually resolves most of the issues. There is a small button under the battery cover which should be pressed with a paper clip or similar until the router resets.
Let me know if it helps....
as you said i did factory reset from under the back cover button but the problem did not resolve so i factory reset from router setting but the issue is same.
you updated to latest firmware.
if you select dual band does your moblie show 2.4 and 5ghz wifi??
because if select dual band none of my device show 5ghz only 2.4ghz
in hawally no one knows what issue is this. :smileyvery-happy:I do see both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands with the latest firmare.
Unfortunately there is not much else I can suggest you to fix it; losing the 5 GHz band is not acceptable and can only recommend you to contact the seller (Zain I guess) to ask for replacement.
Good luck and stay safe..