Can it be used as a fixed device, i.e. plugged in all the time?

This is the second of these devices that I've owned. Living in the country, there aren't a lot of options for WiFi. The first JetPack I left the battery in, running all the time. It is the "brains" of my house - a bunch of Alexas, more than a dozen smart plugs, a Bluetooth front door lock, Nest heater, etc. spread throughout the house. The only real issue I had was that it stop working because it was in "cool down" mode. I would unplug it, and with a few minutes, it was back working correctly. Occasionally I would forget to plug it back in and the whole house would die. Oops. When I discovered that I could remove the back and take out the battery, as long as it was plugged in, it worked great - no overheating, no stoppage. With my new M5 Pro version, the first thing I did was remove the battery. A month with it this way and no issues. IF you decide to take it with you and use it away from a plug, then you will need to insert the battery back in to make it work.

if i plug it in my car (with no battery), will it start up by itself or I have to push the power button every time I get in my car and drive away?

You would have to push the power button each time, since when it loses power it will automatically shut down.

Can you attach an external antenna? If yes, where do you attach it?

Yes you can, but it will only get 2 of the 4 bands the internal antennas can get. This device is 4x4 MIMO but only 2x2 MIMO with an external antenna. JFYI.

Can this be plugged in and used all day in an rv?

Absolutely. No need to remove and lose the battery, device instructions specifically mention overcharge protection.

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🚀 Stay connected, stay ahead — The future of mobile internet is in your hands!

GLOBAL 5 G READY - Unlocked for worldwide 5G with your Nano SIM—perfect for jet-setting professionals who demand seamless connectivity.
BLAZING 5 G SPEEDS - Experience internet up to 7x faster than traditional 4G—stream, work, and game without limits.
ETHERNET BACKUP POWER - Plug into your home router via Gigabit Ethernet for rock-solid primary or fail-safe internet, even in low coverage zones.
CONNECT MORE LAG LESS - Simultaneously power up to 32 devices with cutting-edge WiFi 6 technology at lightning-fast 1.8Gbps speeds.
FORTRESS LEVEL SECURITY - Ditch risky public WiFi—create your own secure wireless network anywhere with WPA3 encryption and app-controlled firewall.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 (MR5200) is a premium 5G mobile hotspot router featuring WiFi 6 technology, delivering ultra-fast internet speeds up to 7x faster than 4G and supporting up to 32 devices simultaneously. Compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile 5G networks worldwide, it offers secure, private connectivity with WPA3 encryption and an intuitive app for easy management. Its Gigabit Ethernet port enables reliable wired backup connections, making it ideal for professionals needing seamless, high-speed internet on the go or at home.

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ASIN	B098WG1ZMR
Antenna Location	Home
Antenna Type	Internal
Best Sellers Rank	#51,506 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #1,313 in Computer Routers
Brand	NETGEAR
Built-In Media	AC adapter, Nighthawk M5 Mobile Router device and battery, Quick start Guide, Safety information sheet, USB Type-C cable
Color	BLACK
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	App Control
Coverage	5G and 4G network coverage
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 351 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	1 gigabits_per_second
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.1"L x 4.1"W x 0.8"H
Item Type Name	Wireless Router
Item Weight	8.48 ounces
LAN Port Bandwidth	Gigabit Ethernet
Manufacturer	NETGEAR
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	1000 megabits_per_second
Mfr Part Number	MR5200-100NAS
Model Name	MR5200-100NAS
Model Number	MR5200-100NAS
Number of Antennas	2
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Operating System	RouterOS
Other Special Features of the Product	WPS
Router Firewall Security Level	basic
Router Network Type	cellular
Security Protocol	WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Special Feature	WPS
UPC	781584644414 606449149432
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year warranty
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Communication Standard	802.11ax
Wireless Compability	802.11ax

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