User Manual
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... practices 13 Connect to the Internet 13 Connect from a smartphone using the QR code 14 Replace a SIM card 15 Home screen 16 Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro 16 Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 17 Security credentials 17 Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with tethering 18 Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or change settings 19 Chapter 2 Use Your Nighthawk...
... practices 13 Connect to the Internet 13 Connect from a smartphone using the QR code 14 Replace a SIM card 15 Home screen 16 Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro 16 Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 17 Security credentials 17 Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with tethering 18 Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or change settings 19 Chapter 2 Use Your Nighthawk...
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......34 Change WiFi network names and passwords from the Nighthawk M6 web page 34 Change WiFi encryption settings 35 No-Battery Operation 36 Enable In-Home Performance Mode 37 WiFi and Ethernet Offloading 38 Enable WiFi Offloading 38 Enable Ethernet Offloading 38 Chapter 3 Manage Security Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings 40 View connected devices from the Nighthawk M6 web page.......40 Activate SIM security 41 Chapter 4 Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 Manage power usage with Power Manager 43...
......34 Change WiFi network names and passwords from the Nighthawk M6 web page 34 Change WiFi encryption settings 35 No-Battery Operation 36 Enable In-Home Performance Mode 37 WiFi and Ethernet Offloading 38 Enable WiFi Offloading 38 Enable Ethernet Offloading 38 Chapter 3 Manage Security Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings 40 View connected devices from the Nighthawk M6 web page.......40 Activate SIM security 41 Chapter 4 Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 Manage power usage with Power Manager 43...
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... an overview of features, and instructions for how to set up your Nighthawk M6 • Charge the battery • Connect to the Internet • Connect from a smartphone using the QR code • Replace a SIM card • Home screen • Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro • Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 • Security credentials • Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with...
... an overview of features, and instructions for how to set up your Nighthawk M6 • Charge the battery • Connect to the Internet • Connect from a smartphone using the QR code • Replace a SIM card • Home screen • Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro • Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 • Security credentials • Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with...
User Manual
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... service provider. To connect to turn on the LCD Home page. Connect from a smartphone by tapping the QR code. Nighthawk M6 a SIM card with the WiFi name and password. Press the Power button to the Internet: 1. The default WiFi password is blank (a power saving feature) press and quickly release the Power button. On your laptop or WiFi device, open your service provider for any SIM related issues. Contact your WiFi network connection manager. 3. To connect using the QR code...
... service provider. To connect to turn on the LCD Home page. Connect from a smartphone by tapping the QR code. Nighthawk M6 a SIM card with the WiFi name and password. Press the Power button to the Internet: 1. The default WiFi password is blank (a power saving feature) press and quickly release the Power button. On your laptop or WiFi device, open your service provider for any SIM related issues. Contact your WiFi network connection manager. 3. To connect using the QR code...
User Manual
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... with WiFi. This is powered off. 3. To install drivers on . Connect the Nighthawk M6 to the Nighthawk M6 using the LCD. You must log in as an administrator. Ensure that the Nighthawk M6 is an optional step. The default login password is installed, you use the USB-C cable to connect the computer to use certain features. This kind of connecting with tethering You can visit the Nighthawk M6 web...
... with WiFi. This is powered off. 3. To install drivers on . Connect the Nighthawk M6 to the Nighthawk M6 using the LCD. You must log in as an administrator. Ensure that the Nighthawk M6 is an optional step. The default login password is installed, you use the USB-C cable to connect the computer to use certain features. This kind of connecting with tethering You can visit the Nighthawk M6 web...
User Manual
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.... Your settings are saved. To turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page Some versions of the Nighthawk M6 can broadcast WiFi signals in the GUI. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual All models enable Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) configuration in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands...
.... Your settings are saved. To turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page Some versions of the Nighthawk M6 can broadcast WiFi signals in the GUI. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual All models enable Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) configuration in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands...
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... or WiFi device that is case sensitive. Enter the administrator login password. To turn domestic data off from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The default password is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 web page To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Select Settings >Status > Network. Use Your Nighthawk M6 28 User Manual The...
... or WiFi device that is case sensitive. Enter the administrator login password. To turn domestic data off from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The default password is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 web page To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Select Settings >Status > Network. Use Your Nighthawk M6 28 User Manual The...
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.... Click the Apply button. To turn roaming Off. Enter the administrator login password. Select Apply. Use Your Nighthawk M6 29 User Manual The Apply and Discard buttons display at the bottom of the page. > 6. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to turn international roaming on the product label. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Your settings are saved. The default password is case sensitive. The...
.... Click the Apply button. To turn roaming Off. Enter the administrator login password. Select Apply. Use Your Nighthawk M6 29 User Manual The Apply and Discard buttons display at the bottom of the page. > 6. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to turn international roaming on the product label. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Your settings are saved. The default password is case sensitive. The...
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c. The default password is connected to AC power you want. The WiFi Options page displays. 5. Turn on 5 GHz WiFi or 6 GHz WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Use Your Nighthawk M6 32 User Manual The WiFi Standby screen displays. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Select 5GHz Only or select 6GHz Only. Use the Nighthawk M6 web page to set up a profile that is printed on the...
c. The default password is connected to AC power you want. The WiFi Options page displays. 5. Turn on 5 GHz WiFi or 6 GHz WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Use Your Nighthawk M6 32 User Manual The WiFi Standby screen displays. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Select 5GHz Only or select 6GHz Only. Use the Nighthawk M6 web page to set up a profile that is printed on the...
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... Apply button. From a computer or WiFi device that to WiFi. The home page displays. 4. To allow the WiFi information to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Manage WiFi Security NOTE: WiFi on Home check box selected. 6. Change WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 web page To specify WiFi settings on the product label. Please ensure your device must restart WiFi connections. 7. Your settings are saved. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band > More > 5GHz > Global Settings. 5. The default password is...
... Apply button. From a computer or WiFi device that to WiFi. The home page displays. 4. To allow the WiFi information to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Manage WiFi Security NOTE: WiFi on Home check box selected. 6. Change WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 web page To specify WiFi settings on the product label. Please ensure your device must restart WiFi connections. 7. Your settings are saved. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band > More > 5GHz > Global Settings. 5. The default password is...
User Manual
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... a modem router/gateway. When you might want to use the included USB cable and power adapter with your hotspot to wall power with the included Ethernet port. Click the Apply button. Using other cables or power adapters can be set up for increased WiFi speed and coverage NOTE: Only use your WiFi devices, if necessary, using wall power provides numerous benefits: • Extends battery life • Reduces device temperatures • Enables the use either by newer WiFi devices, the default...
... a modem router/gateway. When you might want to use the included USB cable and power adapter with your hotspot to wall power with the included Ethernet port. Click the Apply button. Using other cables or power adapters can be set up for increased WiFi speed and coverage NOTE: Only use your WiFi devices, if necessary, using wall power provides numerous benefits: • Extends battery life • Reduces device temperatures • Enables the use either by newer WiFi devices, the default...
User Manual
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... or WiFi device that you must enter before you enter an incorrect PIN three times, the SIM is printed on the product label. The password is case-sensitive. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Select Settings > Security > SIM Security. Click the Activate button. 6. The password is case sensitive. The default password is blocked. Manage Security 41 User Manual Enter the administrator login password. Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Enter your network service...
... or WiFi device that you must enter before you enter an incorrect PIN three times, the SIM is printed on the product label. The password is case-sensitive. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Select Settings > Security > SIM Security. Click the Activate button. 6. The password is case sensitive. The default password is blocked. Manage Security 41 User Manual Enter the administrator login password. Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Enter your network service...
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... or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. From a computer or WiFi device that is printed on the product label. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Click the Delete button. To enable the DMZ and designate a computer to screen incoming traffic: 1. The password is printed on the product label. Enable DMZ In a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ. The default password is connected...
... or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. From a computer or WiFi device that is printed on the product label. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Click the Delete button. To enable the DMZ and designate a computer to screen incoming traffic: 1. The password is printed on the product label. Enable DMZ In a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ. The default password is connected...
User Manual
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... Update now button to accept the postponed update. If you tap Postpone a message appears indicating the update will be postponed for updates now button. You can then click Apply to install the update. • To postpone the update, tap Postpone. If you tap Update now, the update proceeds. Tap Software. Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 53 User Manual The Software Update screen displays. 4. Tap Settings. 2. Nighthawk M6 Check for software updates...
... Update now button to accept the postponed update. If you tap Postpone a message appears indicating the update will be postponed for updates now button. You can then click Apply to install the update. • To postpone the update, tap Postpone. If you tap Update now, the update proceeds. Tap Software. Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 53 User Manual The Software Update screen displays. 4. Tap Settings. 2. Nighthawk M6 Check for software updates...
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... connected to create or update the default connection profile. If your Nighthawk M6 does not connect to my Nighthawk M6 WiFi networks? To check SIM status, contact your WiFi network. To directly access the Nighthawk M6 web page hosted on the device, enter the address http://192.168.1.1 in to the Nighthawk M6 web page, the number of users (or devices) connected to your wireless service provider. • If you use a prepaid SIM card, make...
... connected to create or update the default connection profile. If your Nighthawk M6 does not connect to my Nighthawk M6 WiFi networks? To check SIM status, contact your WiFi network. To directly access the Nighthawk M6 web page hosted on the device, enter the address http://192.168.1.1 in to the Nighthawk M6 web page, the number of users (or devices) connected to your wireless service provider. • If you use a prepaid SIM card, make...
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The Nighthawk M6 web page URL is case sensitive. If you changed the admin login password and can't remember the password that you created, you cannot recover your username, password, WiFi network name (SSID), and security settings. How do I perform a factory reset with the Reset button? To perform a factory reset using the touch LCD: 1. Tap Reset Now. 5. How do if I forget my admin login password? Tap Continue. Nighthawk M6 What do I do I perform a factory reset from the...
The Nighthawk M6 web page URL is case sensitive. If you changed the admin login password and can't remember the password that you created, you cannot recover your username, password, WiFi network name (SSID), and security settings. How do I perform a factory reset with the Reset button? To perform a factory reset using the touch LCD: 1. Tap Reset Now. 5. How do if I forget my admin login password? Tap Continue. Nighthawk M6 What do I do I perform a factory reset from the...
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... consecutive days, the device automatically enters a battery longevity mode to find my computer's IP address? During this state, the device stops charging and allows the battery level to drop to ensure that the USB cable and the AC wall charger are connected securely and are working correctly. The next time the device is generally faster than 4G). • Check WiFi interference by powering the Nighthawk M6...
... consecutive days, the device automatically enters a battery longevity mode to find my computer's IP address? During this state, the device stops charging and allows the battery level to drop to ensure that the USB cable and the AC wall charger are connected securely and are working correctly. The next time the device is generally faster than 4G). • Check WiFi interference by powering the Nighthawk M6...
Product Datasheet
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...-breaking speeds* WIFI 6E-The latest WiFi 6E technology allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-Connect up to 32 devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops FIXED WIRELESS OPTION-Bring revolutionary 5G connection to your home or office using the Gigabit Ethernet port connecting to carrying out duties for blazingfast mobile broadband Internet. Data Sheet | MR6500 Nighthawk® M6 Pro Mobile Router Speed Supports...
...-breaking speeds* WIFI 6E-The latest WiFi 6E technology allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-Connect up to 32 devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops FIXED WIRELESS OPTION-Bring revolutionary 5G connection to your home or office using the Gigabit Ethernet port connecting to carrying out duties for blazingfast mobile broadband Internet. Data Sheet | MR6500 Nighthawk® M6 Pro Mobile Router Speed Supports...
Product Datasheet
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... on LTE (CA) - WPA™ - WPA2™ - Push-button (PBC) • WPS on/off control • WiFi on/off control • VPN passthrough • MAC address filtering • Website filtering • Port forwarding • Port filtering • Password protected web admin portal • Session timeout • SIM security - PIN2 - Use Power Management settings to help manage battery usage time • Two TS-9 connectors available for identification purposes only and may be enabled when the battery...
... on LTE (CA) - WPA™ - WPA2™ - Push-button (PBC) • WPS on/off control • WiFi on/off control • VPN passthrough • MAC address filtering • Website filtering • Port forwarding • Port filtering • Password protected web admin portal • Session timeout • SIM security - PIN2 - Use Power Management settings to help manage battery usage time • Two TS-9 connectors available for identification purposes only and may be enabled when the battery...
Installation Guide
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... on your mobile hotspot, you turn on a data plan with a preinstalled SIM card. SIM card (preinstalled) 3 To charge the battery, connect the USB cable to the user manual for more details. Your mobile hotspot can use the mobile hotspot LCD screen to change settings such as the WiFi password, WiFi Manager login password, and WiFi standby time. 1 Press and hold the Power button for quick connect to the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro. For limited...
... on your mobile hotspot, you turn on a data plan with a preinstalled SIM card. SIM card (preinstalled) 3 To charge the battery, connect the USB cable to the user manual for more details. Your mobile hotspot can use the mobile hotspot LCD screen to change settings such as the WiFi password, WiFi Manager login password, and WiFi standby time. 1 Press and hold the Power button for quick connect to the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro. For limited...
