Product Datasheet
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... day use External Ports • Ethernet Port • USB-C Port • Dual TS-9 external 3G/4G antennas connectors Package Contents • NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router • Removable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery • AC charger and USB Type-C cable • Quick Start Guide ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. Nighthawk® M1 Mobile Router Data Sheet Key Features and Benefits • Superfast Mobile Broadband Internet to deliver incredible download speeds...
... day use External Ports • Ethernet Port • USB-C Port • Dual TS-9 external 3G/4G antennas connectors Package Contents • NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router • Removable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery • AC charger and USB Type-C cable • Quick Start Guide ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. Nighthawk® M1 Mobile Router Data Sheet Key Features and Benefits • Superfast Mobile Broadband Internet to deliver incredible download speeds...
Installation Guide
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... enabled on the bottom right side of your computer or mobile device and search for WiFi networks. 4. Check to toggle through Nighthawk M1 router LCD displays. To view the WiFi name and password, press and release the Power button to make sure that you change the default admin password. 6 Windows Click the Internet Access icon, which is case-sensitive. Tap Settings > WiFi. NOTE: Your password is usually found on your screen. Mac...
... enabled on the bottom right side of your computer or mobile device and search for WiFi networks. 4. Check to toggle through Nighthawk M1 router LCD displays. To view the WiFi name and password, press and release the Power button to make sure that you change the default admin password. 6 Windows Click the Internet Access icon, which is case-sensitive. Tap Settings > WiFi. NOTE: Your password is usually found on your screen. Mac...
Installation Guide
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Set up the device. b. Launch a web browser from a device that is secure, we recommend that you change it to a password that you want to use the router as an internet gateway, connect an Ethernet device to the Nighthawk M1 router. 2. e. To use . 7 Advanced Configuration and Features ¾¾ To log in to the Nighthawk M1 router. In the address field of the web browser, enter http://m1login.net or http://192.168...
Set up the device. b. Launch a web browser from a device that is secure, we recommend that you change it to a password that you want to use the router as an internet gateway, connect an Ethernet device to the Nighthawk M1 router. 2. e. To use . 7 Advanced Configuration and Features ¾¾ To log in to the Nighthawk M1 router. In the address field of the web browser, enter http://m1login.net or http://192.168...
User Manual
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... Enable SIM Security 44 Enable SIM Security From the NETGEAR Mobile App 44 Enable SIM Security From a Web Browser 44 Enable Port Forwarding 45 Set Up Port Filtering 46 Enable DMZ...46 Chapter 6 Specify Mobile Router Network Settings Select a WiFi Profile 49 Select a WiFi Profile From the NETGEAR Mobile App 49 Select a WiFi Profile From a Web Browser 49 Manage WiFi Settings 50 Specify WiFi Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App 50 Specify WiFi Settings From a Web Browser 50 Use WPS to Connect to the Mobile Router WiFi Network...
... Enable SIM Security 44 Enable SIM Security From the NETGEAR Mobile App 44 Enable SIM Security From a Web Browser 44 Enable Port Forwarding 45 Set Up Port Filtering 46 Enable DMZ...46 Chapter 6 Specify Mobile Router Network Settings Select a WiFi Profile 49 Select a WiFi Profile From the NETGEAR Mobile App 49 Select a WiFi Profile From a Web Browser 49 Manage WiFi Settings 50 Specify WiFi Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App 50 Specify WiFi Settings From a Web Browser 50 Use WPS to Connect to the Mobile Router WiFi Network...
User Manual
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... 66 Update the Firmware From the Web Page 67 Change the admin Password 67 Manage SMS Messages 68 Manage Messages From the NETGEAR Mobile App 68 View or Delete Messages From a Web Browser 68 Manage the LED Settings 69 Back Up and Restore the Mobile Router Settings 69 Back Up the Mobile Router Settings 69 Restore the Mobile Router Settings 70 Factory Reset...71 Factory Reset From the NETGEAR Mobile App 71 Factory Reset From a Web Browser 71 Factory Reset Using the Reset Button 72 Reboot...
... 66 Update the Firmware From the Web Page 67 Change the admin Password 67 Manage SMS Messages 68 Manage Messages From the NETGEAR Mobile App 68 View or Delete Messages From a Web Browser 68 Manage the LED Settings 69 Back Up and Restore the Mobile Router Settings 69 Back Up the Mobile Router Settings 69 Restore the Mobile Router Settings 70 Factory Reset...71 Factory Reset From the NETGEAR Mobile App 71 Factory Reset From a Web Browser 71 Factory Reset Using the Reset Button 72 Reboot...
User Manual
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... Router Model MR1100 Use a Web Browser to the mobile router WiFi network. Connect our computer to Set Up the Mobile Router To set up the mobile router: 1. For information about how to access the mobile router from a computer. Note The default password for the admin user name and to set up your mobile router. Follow the onscreen instructions to a more secure password. 2. The app prompts you change this password to set up your mobile router. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... Router Model MR1100 Use a Web Browser to the mobile router WiFi network. Connect our computer to Set Up the Mobile Router To set up the mobile router: 1. For information about how to access the mobile router from a computer. Note The default password for the admin user name and to set up your mobile router. Follow the onscreen instructions to a more secure password. 2. The app prompts you change this password to set up your mobile router. Follow the onscreen instructions...
User Manual
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... that is connected to your computer. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are using a web browser. To wake up the LCD, press and quickly release the Power button. Select Setup > Router Setup. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Note The LCD goes into the USB port on the LCD indicates that the USB type C cable is used only for charging and not to access the mobile router using the Ethernet port and a wall...
... that is connected to your computer. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are using a web browser. To wake up the LCD, press and quickly release the Power button. Select Setup > Router Setup. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Note The LCD goes into the USB port on the LCD indicates that the USB type C cable is used only for charging and not to access the mobile router using the Ethernet port and a wall...
User Manual
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... WiFi network and tap CONNECT. 6. When prompted, type the network name and the password. A login page displays. 3. By default, the Ethernet radio button is connected to a preferred network, do the following : a. From the menu, select the WiFi network. Tap Join Network. Tap CONNECT. 7. The password is case-sensitive. Select the Enable check box. 6. Select the network and enter the password. Click the Apply button. To offload to your network, launch a web browser. 2. Tap CONNECT. Manage Your Internet Connection...
... WiFi network and tap CONNECT. 6. When prompted, type the network name and the password. A login page displays. 3. By default, the Ethernet radio button is connected to a preferred network, do the following : a. From the menu, select the WiFi network. Tap Join Network. Tap CONNECT. 7. The password is case-sensitive. Select the Enable check box. 6. Select the network and enter the password. Click the Apply button. To offload to your network, launch a web browser. 2. Tap CONNECT. Manage Your Internet Connection...
User Manual
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.... Select SETTINGS > Setup > Data Offloading. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Swipe down. Manage Your Internet Connection 33 From a computer that is connected to your smartphone, connect to the list of preferred networks. The WiFi network is selected by default. 6. Select the Enable check box. 6. To turn domestic data on and off, tap Domestic Data. A login page displays. 3. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. By default, the Ethernet radio button is...
.... Select SETTINGS > Setup > Data Offloading. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Swipe down. Manage Your Internet Connection 33 From a computer that is connected to your smartphone, connect to the list of preferred networks. The WiFi network is selected by default. 6. Select the Enable check box. 6. To turn domestic data on and off, tap Domestic Data. A login page displays. 3. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. By default, the Ethernet radio button is...
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... SETTINGS > Security > Website Filters. Select the Enable check box. 6. Depending on your network, launch a web browser. 2. You can set up a list of devices that you specify. The dashboard displays. 4. To edit an entry in the list, do the following: Control Internet Access 41 Enter the administrator login password. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Your settings are unrestricted. From a computer that is connected to unrestricted devices. Enter http://192.168.1.1. To add...
... SETTINGS > Security > Website Filters. Select the Enable check box. 6. Depending on your network, launch a web browser. 2. You can set up a list of devices that you specify. The dashboard displays. 4. To edit an entry in the list, do the following: Control Internet Access 41 Enter the administrator login password. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Your settings are unrestricted. From a computer that is connected to unrestricted devices. Enter http://192.168.1.1. To add...
User Manual
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... users can access the server. If your network, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The password is blocked. Select the Enable radio button. To add a port forwarding address, click the ADD button. Enter the following port forwarding information: • Rule Name. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 6. If you are saved. Enter a descriptive name. • IP Address. Enter the port number that is blocked, contact your network service provider to receive a PUK number to specific ports and devices...
... users can access the server. If your network, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The password is blocked. Select the Enable radio button. To add a port forwarding address, click the ADD button. Enter the following port forwarding information: • Rule Name. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 6. If you are saved. Enter a descriptive name. • IP Address. Enter the port number that is blocked, contact your network service provider to receive a PUK number to specific ports and devices...
User Manual
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... router web page: 1. Click the Apply button. Manage WiFi Settings Note When you want to be reconnected. Tap WiFi. Select the Enable button for the WiFi profile that is connected to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Your settings are disconnected and might need to use. 6. Select SETTINGS > Setup > Wireless. A login page displays. 3. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The password is activated. The dashboard displays. 4. The WiFi Profiles page displays. 5. From a computer that you change WiFi settings...
... router web page: 1. Click the Apply button. Manage WiFi Settings Note When you want to be reconnected. Tap WiFi. Select the Enable button for the WiFi profile that is connected to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Your settings are disconnected and might need to use. 6. Select SETTINGS > Setup > Wireless. A login page displays. 3. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The password is activated. The dashboard displays. 4. The WiFi Profiles page displays. 5. From a computer that you change WiFi settings...
User Manual
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...Router Assigns By default, the router acts as the router's LAN IP address. A login page displays. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The assigned default gateway address is AUTO. Select SETTINGS > Setup > Router Setup. Select the IP PASSTHROUGH ON button. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. Enter the starting IP address and the ending IP address. 6. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all your network as a DHCP server. The default selection is the LAN address...
...Router Assigns By default, the router acts as the router's LAN IP address. A login page displays. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The assigned default gateway address is AUTO. Select SETTINGS > Setup > Router Setup. Select the IP PASSTHROUGH ON button. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. Enter the starting IP address and the ending IP address. 6. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all your network as a DHCP server. The default selection is the LAN address...
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Select SETTINGS > Setup > Router Setup. Clear the Use NETGEAR Mobile as DHCP server check box. 6. The ROUTER SETUP page displays. 5. The dashboard displays. 4. Click the Apply button Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is case-sensitive. Specify Mobile Router Network Settings 55 Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 A login page displays. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The password is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the mobile router.
Select SETTINGS > Setup > Router Setup. Clear the Use NETGEAR Mobile as DHCP server check box. 6. The ROUTER SETUP page displays. 5. The dashboard displays. 4. Click the Apply button Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is case-sensitive. Specify Mobile Router Network Settings 55 Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 A login page displays. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The password is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the mobile router.
User Manual
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... power supply when you connect the USB device to the mobile router network. Figure 8. When you to two minutes before the computer can continue use the micro USB port to format a USB storage device using a Windows or Mac computer, consult the help instructions for full read/write access: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HFS, and HFS+. Share Media and Storage 57 Some USB external hard drives and flash...
... power supply when you connect the USB device to the mobile router network. Figure 8. When you to two minutes before the computer can continue use the micro USB port to format a USB storage device using a Windows or Mac computer, consult the help instructions for full read/write access: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HFS, and HFS+. Share Media and Storage 57 Some USB external hard drives and flash...
User Manual
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...; View WiFi Details on page 64 • View a Network Map on page 64 • View Connected Devices on page 65 • Update the Mobile Router Firmware on page 66 • Change the admin Password on page 67 • Manage SMS Messages on page 68 • Manage the LED Settings on page 69 • Back Up and Restore the Mobile Router Settings on page 69 • Factory Reset on page 71 • Reboot the...
...; View WiFi Details on page 64 • View a Network Map on page 64 • View Connected Devices on page 65 • Update the Mobile Router Firmware on page 66 • Change the admin Password on page 67 • Manage SMS Messages on page 68 • Manage the LED Settings on page 69 • Back Up and Restore the Mobile Router Settings on page 69 • Factory Reset on page 71 • Reboot the...
User Manual
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... mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Select SETTINGS > Mobile Router Status > WIFI DETAILS. View a Network Map From the NETGEAR Mobile App To view a network map: 1. Tap Network Map. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 3. Enter the administrator login password. The Device Status page displays. Enter http://192.168.1.1. A login page displays. 3. On your smartphone, connect to your Internet connection. Swipe down. The network map displays. View a Network Map The network map shows the status of your mobile router network and your network, launch a web...
... mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Select SETTINGS > Mobile Router Status > WIFI DETAILS. View a Network Map From the NETGEAR Mobile App To view a network map: 1. Tap Network Map. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 3. Enter the administrator login password. The Device Status page displays. Enter http://192.168.1.1. A login page displays. 3. On your smartphone, connect to your Internet connection. Swipe down. The network map displays. View a Network Map The network map shows the status of your mobile router network and your network, launch a web...
User Manual
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... update the firmware: 1. Click the Download button. The mobile router reboots automatically and uses the new software. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. Tap Firmware. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Click the Install now button. The dashboard displays. 4. Tap CHECK FOR UPDATE. Update the Mobile Router Firmware The mobile router automatically checks for updates manually without receiving an alert. Open the alert. 2. Swipe down. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View the Connected Devices From a Web Browser To view the connected devices from connecting...
... update the firmware: 1. Click the Download button. The mobile router reboots automatically and uses the new software. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. Tap Firmware. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Click the Install now button. The dashboard displays. 4. Tap CHECK FOR UPDATE. Update the Mobile Router Firmware The mobile router automatically checks for updates manually without receiving an alert. Open the alert. 2. Swipe down. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View the Connected Devices From a Web Browser To view the connected devices from connecting...
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... NEW FIRMWARE link displays on the right. 4. When you used to log in to your network, launch a web browser. 2. A login page displays. 3. Tap INSTALL UPDATE. A login page displays. 3. Change the admin Password The admin password is case-sensitive. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 The mobile router checks for WiFi access. Enter the administrator login password. The password is used the NETGEAR Mobile app to install the update. The dashboard displays. Enter the administrator login password. Select SETTINGS > Administration > Set Password. Manage Your...
... NEW FIRMWARE link displays on the right. 4. When you used to log in to your network, launch a web browser. 2. A login page displays. 3. Tap INSTALL UPDATE. A login page displays. 3. Change the admin Password The admin password is case-sensitive. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 The mobile router checks for WiFi access. Enter the administrator login password. The password is used the NETGEAR Mobile app to install the update. The dashboard displays. Enter the administrator login password. Select SETTINGS > Administration > Set Password. Manage Your...
User Manual
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... password is connected to create or update the default connection profile. For more information about changing these settings, see Specify Cellular Settings on page 33. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 The Mobile Router Cannot Connect to change the active APN or to a Computer Running Windows Vista A known issue exists whereby computers running Microsoft Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers. To check the default connection profile settings: 1. Select SETTINGS...
... password is connected to create or update the default connection profile. For more information about changing these settings, see Specify Cellular Settings on page 33. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 The Mobile Router Cannot Connect to change the active APN or to a Computer Running Windows Vista A known issue exists whereby computers running Microsoft Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers. To check the default connection profile settings: 1. Select SETTINGS...
