Nighthawk M1 everyday plugged in?

[Shotgunmiss]

Can I use the Nighthawk M1 as an everyday whole house internet? If it’s plugged in all the time would there be a fire hazard with the battery? I’m assuming when you plug in the unit, it also charges the battery? Any safety issues I should consider?

[Blanca_O · Accepted solution]

Hi @Shotgunmiss

If you plan to run the device 24/7, we suggest you to power the device with the PA only without inserting battery. This way, it will avoid the battery from getting hot and impacting the device's performance. 
 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

[plemans]

I didn't use that specific device but I had a different netgear hotspot used as 24/7 internet for a while. It worked well and was constantly powered on. 

[Oxygene]

Hi, just use without a battery! But use an original cable and a charger...

[Blanca_O · Accepted solution]

Hi @Shotgunmiss

If you plan to run the device 24/7, we suggest you to power the device with the PA only without inserting battery. This way, it will avoid the battery from getting hot and impacting the device's performance. 
 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

[Shotgunmiss]

Thank you everyone