The Netgear Nighthawk M8 series was first launched in November 2026 with the M8 Pro, a flagship device for AT&T. More models are expected in the future.
The M8 Pro is the first mobile hotspot to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon X85 cellular chipset, which includes advanced features such as increased carrier aggregation and other performance and efficiency improvements. The M8 Pro is otherwise very similar to the previous M7 Pro model.
Product Variations
Currently, the M8 series has one hotspot:
- M8 Pro (MR8400) - AT&T flagship with Wi-Fi 7 and an X85 modem.
See below for detailed specifications.
M8 Pro - AT&T
As the name implies, the Nighthawk M8 Pro is AT&T's premium flagship hotspot. It supports AT&T's 5G+ network with the X85 modem, except for millimeter-wave support. Additionally, it has Wi-Fi 7, a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, and 2x TS-9 antenna ports.
Specifications
- Model: MR8400 (AT&T)
- # of Connected Devices: 64
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Address: http://192.168.1.1
- Password: User-created during initial setup.
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (USB-C)
- Modem Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X85
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, including FirstNet. Also supports the major bands used by Verizon and T-Mobile (requires carrier unlocking).
- 5G Sub-6GHz: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78. Band n29 is planned for a future firmware update.
- 5G mmWave: None
- LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 7.5 Gbps download
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Up to 5x FDD (125 MHz) or 4x TDD (350 MHz). Supports 5G Standalone and NR carrier aggregation, including combinations of low- and mid-band spectrum.
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Not Specified.
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Supported; maximum number of aggregated carriers not specified.
- MIMO Support: Up to 4x4 MIMO on supported cellular bands
- Cellular Antenna Ports: 2x TS-9
- Other Ports: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (LAN/WAN)
- Wi-Fi Standard: Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, with up to two bands operating simultaneously. The 6 GHz band requires Plugged-In Mode and is restricted to indoor use.
- Battery: 5,185 mAh (removable)
- Claimed Battery Life: Up to 12 hours of use; standby time not specified.
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Yes
- Battery Part #: W-20b
- Battery Purchase: Netgear replacement battery accessory MHBTRM5
- Dimensions: 4.14 x 4.14 x 0.92 inches; 10.58 ounces with battery
- Display: 2.8-inch color touchscreen (240 x 320)
- SIM Card Type: Nano-SIM
- Retail Price: $479.99
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