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Nighthawk M1 - selection of LTE Frequency/Band
Hello there, is there any way to select the LTE Band/Frequency the router should log on to? This would really help to avoid switching from a "good" cell to a bad one. With Huawei Routers I can do th...
Hello,
I have the European model of this 4G router and I would like to manually choose the frequency band to use as it is the case on other routers on the market (see Huawei).
I know that some versions of the firmware allow you to choose the frequency band of the M1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSIBm-K-X4
I use the latest firmware but I can't choose the frequency band!(https://www.netgear.fr/support/product/MR1100EUS.aspx#Version%2012.06.01.01.00%20of%20firmware%20(firmware)?cid=global_pr)
When will this feature be available on the European model?
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Well,
I cannot speak for the European or other foreign versions of the MR1100 (nor can I speak for the US version either -- just offer my unsolicited opinion).
Few if any carrier affiliated devices in the USA permit configuration/selection/deselection or affinity of/for individual cellular bands. Some don't even allow you choose which cellular technologies (GSM, 3G, 4G, LTE) are enabled.
Generally the carrier firmware version or carrier settings overlay hides/disables these options.
So, to that end, for the USA version of the MR1100 and M5 Fusion, I wouldn't hold my breath. It's difficult enough to just find out what band you are on, let alone getting to choose.
If you really want to lock down which band you're using you'll either need a foreign device (Huwei for example) or an industrial device (Mofi, Yeacom, Sierra Wireless, etc.). But finding an industrial device with a modern LTE-A capable chipset is difficult and expensive.