Step 1: Open a Telnet Session with Your Netgear Nighthawk Note: This method was tested using a Netgear Nighthawk M1 (MR1100) running firmware version NTG9X50C_12.06.03.00. So, in addition to testing individual bands, you can also test combinations of the best bands to see which gets you the fastest throughputs. The Netgear Nighthawk M1 (MR1100) is able to " carrier aggregate" - which means it can connect on multiple bands simultanoeously. This isn’t always the case though, sometimes a lower frequency band may have better data rates, depending on your location. Since they don't penetrate buildings as well, higher frequencies also tend to be less congested with users as well. Generally speaking, higher frequency bands (like 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz) travel less far and penetrate building materials less well than lower frequency bands (like 700 MHz and 800 MHz). The idea behind band locking is that you test every different frequency band being received by your Netgear Nighthawk M1, and then lock the set of bands that gets you the fastest data rates.Įach frequency band will work at a different data rate, depending on the bandwidth of the band and how congested the tower is on that frequency. Read on for step-by-step instructions Tip: Test Bands Individually and Together If you've already got external MIMO antennas, or you know that the Netgear Nighthawk M1 isn't connecting on optimal bands, then band locking is an excellent way to optimize your connection.īand-locking isn't something we'd recommend for everyone, but if you're comfortable working in a command shell, it can be a big help. External antennas can help you access stronger, clearer signal and connect on more bands, and can have a huge impact on data rates. So if you're looking to boost your data rates, and you're not tech-savvy, you might want to start by reading our external antenna guide for the Netgear Nighthawk M1 (MR1100). Unfortunately, Netgear hasn't make band locking very simple. This problem isn't unique to this Netgear device - almost every hotspot has the same issue. The Netgear Nighthawk M1 doesn't always pick the best combination of bands to connect on to get the fastest data rates. The main reason you might want to band lock your Netgear Nighthawk M1 is to get better data rates.
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