How to Check If You Have a MaxRanger4K™ Power Hub or Base Station
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NVW-MR4K, NVW-MR4KSTN
Short Answer:
- Model number: NVW-MR4K is the Power Hub, NVW-MR4KSTN is the Base Station
- HDMI Port: Power Hub has one HDMI port, Base Station has no HDMI port
- USB Port: Power Hub has two USB ports, Base Station has one USB port
- WIFI button: Base Station has WIFI button for Wi-Fi setup
- CAM button: Base Station has CAM button to pair a compatible MaxRanger4K™ camera.
Why this helps? It can help you to know what compatible cameras you can use.
Visit Recorders and Cameras Compatibility Chart for a complete list
Other key differences:
| Model Code & Description | NVW-MR4K MaxRanger4K™ Power Hub |
NVW-MR4KSTN MaxRanger4K™ Base Station |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | Up to 8 Wireless Cameras / Doorbells | Up to 8 Wireless Cameras / Doorbells |
| MicroSD Card Support | Yes. Up to 512GB | Yes. Up to 512GB |
| Hard Drive Support | Yes. External or Internal | No |
| Connection to Router | Ethernet Cable or via SWACC-USBWIFIV2-GL USB Wi-Fi antenna (available as an accessory) |
Ethernet Cable or via inbuilt 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi |
| Emergency Backup Power | Yes. Battery was included with V1 Solar stock | Optional. Battery available separately |
| SwannShield AI with MR Video Doorbell | No | Yes - via upgraded firmware from Oct 2025 |
| MaxRanger4K MaxTrak PT Cam Supported | No | Yes |
| MaxRanger4K Solar Pro Cam Supported | No | Yes – Pro camera coming in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 3.94” x 3.94” x 6.1” / 100 x 100 x 155mm | 3.94” x 3.94” x 6.1” / 100 x 100 x 155mm |
| Launch Date | May 2024 | Mid 2025 |