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... to indoor use only when it is sold in the 6 GHz band (5.92-7.125GHz). Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit...
... to indoor use only when it is sold in the 6 GHz band (5.92-7.125GHz). Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit...
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...on 6 GHz, as required by AC adapter connected to indoor use only. SAR is restricted to indoor use only when operating in all frequency bands of the device. Nighthawk M6 FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device. This equipment should be used outdoors on large aircraft flying above 3,... and operated with the device at 5 mm from the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in the 5945 to 6425 MHz band (to indoor use only. 6 GHz is available only when the device is restricted to AC mains. This device is measured with a minimum distance...
...on 6 GHz, as required by AC adapter connected to indoor use only. SAR is restricted to indoor use only when operating in all frequency bands of the device. Nighthawk M6 FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device. This equipment should be used outdoors on large aircraft flying above 3,... and operated with the device at 5 mm from the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in the 5945 to 6425 MHz band (to indoor use only. 6 GHz is available only when the device is restricted to AC mains. This device is measured with a minimum distance...
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... your Nighthawk M6 9 Nighthawk band support matrix 10 Set up your Nighthawk M6 10 Charge the battery 12 Charging best 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... page 23 View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 23 View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page 24 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 25 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page........25 Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 26 Manage your broadband network connection...
... your Nighthawk M6 9 Nighthawk band support matrix 10 Set up your Nighthawk M6 10 Charge the battery 12 Charging best 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... page 23 View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 23 View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page 24 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 25 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page........25 Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 26 Manage your broadband network connection...
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... A Specifications Battery specifications 66 Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD display specifications 67 Mechanical specifications 68 LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications 68 Nighthawk M6 mobile band specifications 72 Features for Nighthawk M6 product family 73 GPS support 75 6 Nighthawk M6 Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions Connect and disconnect devices and access the...
... A Specifications Battery specifications 66 Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD display specifications 67 Mechanical specifications 68 LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications 68 Nighthawk M6 mobile band specifications 72 Features for Nighthawk M6 product family 73 GPS support 75 6 Nighthawk M6 Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions Connect and disconnect devices and access the...
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...; Meet your Nighthawk M6 • Nighthawk band support matrix • 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...
...; Meet your Nighthawk M6 • Nighthawk band support matrix • 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...
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... matrix The devices in the Nighthawk device family provide different levels of radio frequency band support. The following table summarizes the band support that the M6 series devices provide. Nighthawk band support Device WiFi support MR6500, MR6550 (M6 WiFi 6E Pro) MR6400, MR6450 (M6 WiFi 6E Pro) MR6110, MR6150 (M6) WiFi 6 mmWave support Yes...
... matrix The devices in the Nighthawk device family provide different levels of radio frequency band support. The following table summarizes the band support that the M6 series devices provide. Nighthawk band support Device WiFi support MR6500, MR6550 (M6 WiFi 6E Pro) MR6400, MR6450 (M6 WiFi 6E Pro) MR6110, MR6150 (M6) WiFi 6 mmWave support Yes...
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... page • View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 • View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page • Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 • Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page • Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 • Manage your Nighthawk M6. 2 Use...
... page • View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 • View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page • Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 • Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page • Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 • Manage your Nighthawk M6. 2 Use...
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...label. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The password is connected to turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Tap Band. The default password is printed on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 Dual-Band is supported on all models. Tap WiFi. 2. Note that the overall throughput... M6 web page Some versions of the Nighthawk M6 can broadcast WiFi signals in the GUI. The Band screen displays. 3. Note that the overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. Your settings are saved. From a computer or WiFi device that is case sensitive....
...label. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The password is connected to turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Tap Band. The default password is printed on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 Dual-Band is supported on all models. Tap WiFi. 2. Note that the overall throughput... M6 web page Some versions of the Nighthawk M6 can broadcast WiFi signals in the GUI. The Band screen displays. 3. Note that the overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. Your settings are saved. From a computer or WiFi device that is case sensitive....
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... enable GPS location services on a computer and use the NMEA port to save this change, your Nighthawk device model supports dual-band, select Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Select WiFi Band. Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 You can turn on location services to launch GPS-enabled apps on some Nighthawk M6...
... enable GPS location services on a computer and use the NMEA port to save this change, your Nighthawk device model supports dual-band, select Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Select WiFi Band. Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 You can turn on location services to launch GPS-enabled apps on some Nighthawk M6...
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... the WiFi password for WiFi networks, see View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 on the LCD screen. 3. and 5-GHz frequency band or using the WiFi password: 1. For information about setting connections for your Nighthawk M6 network. If the screen is turned off, press and ...M6 LCD screen. Share your main WiFi with 6 GHz devices that you are configuring the following WiFi profiles are available: • Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Nighthawk M6 Connect to WiFi You can set up to 32 devices (such as displayed on page 27. Use Your...
... the WiFi password for WiFi networks, see View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 on the LCD screen. 3. and 5-GHz frequency band or using the WiFi password: 1. For information about setting connections for your Nighthawk M6 network. If the screen is turned off, press and ...M6 LCD screen. Share your main WiFi with 6 GHz devices that you are configuring the following WiFi profiles are available: • Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Nighthawk M6 Connect to WiFi You can set up to 32 devices (such as displayed on page 27. Use Your...
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... you go from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The password is available. NOTE: When you want. Enter the administrator login password. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band . Use Your Nighthawk M6 32 User Manual Click Apply to modify the standby timer. When all of your devices support 5 GHz WiFi, use 5 GHz WiFi...
... you go from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The password is available. NOTE: When you want. Enter the administrator login password. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band . Use Your Nighthawk M6 32 User Manual Click Apply to modify the standby timer. When all of your devices support 5 GHz WiFi, use 5 GHz WiFi...
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... be displayed on the Nighthawk M6 home screen, leave the WiFi Info on the Nighthawk M6 will temporarily cause connectivity loss. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band > More > 5GHz > Global Settings. 5.
... be displayed on the Nighthawk M6 home screen, leave the WiFi Info on the Nighthawk M6 will temporarily cause connectivity loss. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band > More > 5GHz > Global Settings. 5.
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... Click the Apply button. A message displays telling you that to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band >More > 5GHz Wireless. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on page 17. All devices that is printed on the product ...connections. 7. Enter the administrator login password. The home page displays. 4. The password is case sensitive. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band. The default password is connected to save this change the type of security used for main WiFi or guest WiFi, select a security option:...
... Click the Apply button. A message displays telling you that to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band >More > 5GHz Wireless. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on page 17. All devices that is printed on the product ...connections. 7. Enter the administrator login password. The home page displays. 4. The password is case sensitive. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band. The default password is connected to save this change the type of security used for main WiFi or guest WiFi, select a security option:...
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... restricted to 90 sq. Tap Shut down. 3. Plug your M6 until Select a Power Option displays. 2. This is removed. You can only use the 6 GHz band. 6 GHz band must be manually enabled. meters Up to 2000 sq feet Up to use this mode while your hotspot is plugged in to 90 sq. Replace...
... restricted to 90 sq. Tap Shut down. 3. Plug your M6 until Select a Power Option displays. 2. This is removed. You can only use the 6 GHz band. 6 GHz band must be manually enabled. meters Up to 2000 sq feet Up to use this mode while your hotspot is plugged in to 90 sq. Replace...
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... device is still powered on? Nighthawk M6 Check to and maintain at approximately 75 percent. How do I find a better WiFi channel. • Change the WiFi band from 2.4 GHz to save energy. How do I know if the Nighthawk M6 is plugged into a charger, it to enhance the life of the sky (for...
... device is still powered on? Nighthawk M6 Check to and maintain at approximately 75 percent. How do I find a better WiFi channel. • Change the WiFi band from 2.4 GHz to save energy. How do I know if the Nighthawk M6 is plugged into a charger, it to enhance the life of the sky (for...
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This is dark, the WiFi radio might be asleep. Press the Power button to wake the Nighthawk M6. • Check the WiFi band settings and consider using the 2.4 GHz band for the entry that is displayed. Frequently Asked Questions 64 User Manual This is the MAC address of networks. • If the LCD...
This is dark, the WiFi radio might be asleep. Press the Power button to wake the Nighthawk M6. • Check the WiFi band settings and consider using the 2.4 GHz band for the entry that is displayed. Frequently Asked Questions 64 User Manual This is the MAC address of networks. • If the LCD...
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A Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Battery specifications • Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD display specifications • Mechanical specifications • LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications • Nighthawk M6 mobile band specifications • Features for Nighthawk M6 product family • GPS support • Package contents • Port specifications • Security specifications • WiFi specifications • Environmental specifications 65
A Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Battery specifications • Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD display specifications • Mechanical specifications • LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications • Nighthawk M6 mobile band specifications • Features for Nighthawk M6 product family • GPS support • Package contents • Port specifications • Security specifications • WiFi specifications • Environmental specifications 65
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... characteristics for MR6150 and MR6550 Frequency (MHz) 1850-1910 1710-1755 824-849 2500-2570 698-716 777-787 788-798 1850-1915 814-849 Bands B2 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B14 B25 B26 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Specifications 68 User Manual LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications Transmission specifications The...
... characteristics for MR6150 and MR6550 Frequency (MHz) 1850-1910 1710-1755 824-849 2500-2570 698-716 777-787 788-798 1850-1915 814-849 Bands B2 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B14 B25 B26 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Specifications 68 User Manual LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications Transmission specifications The...
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... 69 User Manual LTE transmission characteristics for MR6150 and MR6550 (Continued) Frequency (MHz) 2305-2315 2496-2690 3400-3600 3550-3700 1710-1780 663-698 Bands B30 B41 B42 B48 B66 B71 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 1.05 4 -0.23 0.17 4 4 - LTE transmission characteristics for MR6400 Frequency (MHz) 1850-1910 1710-1755 824...-849 2500-2570 698-716 777-787 788-798 1850-1915 814-849 2305-2315 2496-2690 3400-3600 3550-3700 1710-1780 663-698 Bands B2 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B14 B25 B26 B30 B41 B42 B48 B66 B71 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1.05 4 -0.23 0.17...
... 69 User Manual LTE transmission characteristics for MR6150 and MR6550 (Continued) Frequency (MHz) 2305-2315 2496-2690 3400-3600 3550-3700 1710-1780 663-698 Bands B30 B41 B42 B48 B66 B71 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 1.05 4 -0.23 0.17 4 4 - LTE transmission characteristics for MR6400 Frequency (MHz) 1850-1910 1710-1755 824...-849 2500-2570 698-716 777-787 788-798 1850-1915 814-849 2305-2315 2496-2690 3400-3600 3550-3700 1710-1780 663-698 Bands B2 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B14 B25 B26 B30 B41 B42 B48 B66 B71 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1.05 4 -0.23 0.17...
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Table 8. 5GNR transmission characteristics for MR6500 Frequency (MHz) Bands 1850-1910 B2 1710-1755 B4 824-849 B5 2500-2570 B7 698-716 B12 788-798 B14 717-728 B29 2305-2315 B30 3550-... (Mhz) 1850-1919 824-849 698-716 788-798 1850-1915 2305-2315 2496-2690 3550-3700 1710-1780 663-698 3300-3550, 3700-4200 Bands n2 n5 n12 n14 n25 n30 n41 n48 n66 n71 n77 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 4 4 4 4 4 1.05 4 0.17 4 4 4 - Nighthawk M6 Table...
Table 8. 5GNR transmission characteristics for MR6500 Frequency (MHz) Bands 1850-1910 B2 1710-1755 B4 824-849 B5 2500-2570 B7 698-716 B12 788-798 B14 717-728 B29 2305-2315 B30 3550-... (Mhz) 1850-1919 824-849 698-716 788-798 1850-1915 2305-2315 2496-2690 3550-3700 1710-1780 663-698 3300-3550, 3700-4200 Bands n2 n5 n12 n14 n25 n30 n41 n48 n66 n71 n77 Ext Ant Gain (dBi) 4 4 4 4 4 1.05 4 0.17 4 4 4 - Nighthawk M6 Table...