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Contents Chapter 1 Get Started Meet 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 off or reset the Nighthawk M6 17 Security credentials 17 Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with tethering 18 Log in to...
Contents Chapter 1 Get Started Meet 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 off or reset the Nighthawk M6 17 Security credentials 17 Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with tethering 18 Log in to...
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...from the Nighthawk M6...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 ... Your Nighthawk M6 Manage power usage with Power Manager 43 Extend battery life 44 Adjust WiFi settings to optimize battery life 45 Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6...45 Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6 web page 46 View details about...
...from the Nighthawk M6...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 ... Your Nighthawk M6 Manage power usage with Power Manager 43 Extend battery life 44 Adjust WiFi settings to optimize battery life 45 Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6...45 Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6 web page 46 View details about...
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...I perform a factory reset with the Reset button?.........59 General Questions 60 Where should I place my mobile hotspot 60 Why isn't my battery charging 61 Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low 62 Why is the download or upload speed slow 62 The LCD screen is ...a Mac OS X device 64 What do if the WiFi network name doesn't appear in the list of networks 64 Appendix 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...
...I perform a factory reset with the Reset button?.........59 General Questions 60 Where should I place my mobile hotspot 60 Why isn't my battery charging 61 Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low 62 Why is the download or upload speed slow 62 The LCD screen is ...a Mac OS X device 64 What do if the WiFi network name doesn't appear in the list of networks 64 Appendix 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...
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... • 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 the touch screen display...automatically checks for new software or firmware updates periodically. You can switch between wired and mobile broadband and go all day on the removable battery. The chapter covers the following topics: • Meet your Nighthawk M6 • Nighthawk band support matrix • Set up your ...
... • 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 the touch screen display...automatically checks for new software or firmware updates periodically. You can switch between wired and mobile broadband and go all day on the removable battery. The chapter covers the following topics: • Meet your Nighthawk M6 • Nighthawk band support matrix • Set up your ...
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Get Started 11 User Manual The Home screen appears. Install the back cover. 4. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Nighthawk M6 3. Firmly close the back cover. 5. 2. Insert the battery. Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6.
Get Started 11 User Manual The Home screen appears. Install the back cover. 4. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Nighthawk M6 3. Firmly close the back cover. 5. 2. Insert the battery. Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6.
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Connect the other end of the cable to an USB port on your computer or to your battery: 1. Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. Connect the USB-C charging cable to the USB charger. Get Started 12 User Manual To charge your Nighthawk M6. 2.
Connect the other end of the cable to an USB port on your computer or to your battery: 1. Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. Connect the USB-C charging cable to the USB charger. Get Started 12 User Manual To charge your Nighthawk M6. 2.
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...plug in the charging cable, check the device's charging status. Here are some best practices to come. We recommend that you remove the battery when the device is stable and reliable. • Check the charging status: When you turn on a data plan from the power source.... The charging indicator in slower charging, and can damage the battery and shorten its performance. Make sure that the device charges efficiently. This helps to the network in direct sunlight. If your device. Using third...
...plug in the charging cable, check the device's charging status. Here are some best practices to come. We recommend that you remove the battery when the device is stable and reliable. • Check the charging status: When you turn on a data plan from the power source.... The charging indicator in slower charging, and can damage the battery and shorten its performance. Make sure that the device charges efficiently. This helps to the network in direct sunlight. If your device. Using third...
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The Nighthawk M6 WiFi network name and password display on a label under the battery. 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 ...
The Nighthawk M6 WiFi network name and password display on a label under the battery. 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 ...
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Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2. Get Started 15 User Manual Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Insert the battery. 6. Slide out the SIM card. 4. Point your Internet browser. Launch your phone's camera at the QR code. To replace a SIM card: 1. Install the back cover.
Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2. Get Started 15 User Manual Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Insert the battery. 6. Slide out the SIM card. 4. Point your Internet browser. Launch your phone's camera at the QR code. To replace a SIM card: 1. Install the back cover.
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... the Home screen to the 5G network. Nighthawk M6 Home screen You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. Figure 3. Icons Icons Description This indicates the strength of charge in the battery. - NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to view the Nighthawk M6's status...
... the Home screen to the 5G network. Nighthawk M6 Home screen You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. Figure 3. Icons Icons Description This indicates the strength of charge in the battery. - NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to view the Nighthawk M6's status...
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...down the Power button for 5 seconds. Tap Power Off to power off or reset the device: 1. Use this site: https://www.netgear.com/insight/mobile-hotspot Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off the device, or choose restart to power off or ...and simple control, centrally applying company policies, profiles, monitoring, and more information on the home screen. The default WiFi password is running under the battery. Get Started 17 User Manual Security credentials Two passwords are prompted to reset the device. For more . This character string is blank (a power-...
...down the Power button for 5 seconds. Tap Power Off to power off or reset the device: 1. Use this site: https://www.netgear.com/insight/mobile-hotspot Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off the device, or choose restart to power off or ...and simple control, centrally applying company policies, profiles, monitoring, and more information on the home screen. The default WiFi password is running under the battery. Get Started 17 User Manual Security credentials Two passwords are prompted to reset the device. For more . This character string is blank (a power-...
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... password is connected to the Nighthawk M6 using the LCD. To install drivers on . Make sure the Nighthawk M6 is printed on a label under the battery and can connect a computer to the internet. 2. Nighthawk M6 • Web admin login password.
... password is connected to the Nighthawk M6 using the LCD. To install drivers on . Make sure the Nighthawk M6 is printed on a label under the battery and can connect a computer to the internet. 2. Nighthawk M6 • Web admin login password.
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... Nighthawk M6 This chapter explains how to use your broadband network connection • Connect to WiFi • Manage WiFi • Manage WiFi Security • No-Battery Operation • WiFi and Ethernet Offloading 20
... Nighthawk M6 This chapter explains how to use your broadband network connection • Connect to WiFi • Manage WiFi • Manage WiFi Security • No-Battery Operation • WiFi and Ethernet Offloading 20
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... modem router/gateway. Click the Apply button. Reconnect your WiFi devices, if necessary, using wall power provides numerous benefits: • Extends battery life • Reduces device temperatures • Enables the use of In-Home Performance Mode for increased WiFi speed and coverage NOTE: Only ... WiFi connections. 7. Strong security supported by itself, or connected to a conventional WiFi router with the included Ethernet port. No-Battery Operation Depending on your needs, you that you use the included USB cable and power adapter with the included USB cable and power...
... modem router/gateway. Click the Apply button. Reconnect your WiFi devices, if necessary, using wall power provides numerous benefits: • Extends battery life • Reduces device temperatures • Enables the use of In-Home Performance Mode for increased WiFi speed and coverage NOTE: Only ... WiFi connections. 7. Strong security supported by itself, or connected to a conventional WiFi router with the included Ethernet port. No-Battery Operation Depending on your needs, you that you use the included USB cable and power adapter with the included USB cable and power...
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.../HK Up to use the 6 GHz band. 6 GHz band must be manually enabled. The power adapter must be plugged in to 2000 sq. Replace the battery cover. 6. Plug your M6. 5. In-Home Performance Mode is removed. Use Your Nighthawk M6 37 User Manual meters Up to 2000 sq feet Up to... 90 sq. Remove the battery cover from your M6 into the new profile. Press and hold the Power button on your M6 until Select a Power Option displays. 2. You can only...
.../HK Up to use the 6 GHz band. 6 GHz band must be manually enabled. The power adapter must be plugged in to 2000 sq. Replace the battery cover. 6. Plug your M6. 5. In-Home Performance Mode is removed. Use Your Nighthawk M6 37 User Manual meters Up to 2000 sq feet Up to... 90 sq. Remove the battery cover from your M6 into the new profile. Press and hold the Power button on your M6 until Select a Power Option displays. 2. You can only...
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Ethernet offloading can extend your Nighthawk M6. Tap Internet. 2. A pop-up notification displays. 3. Follow the instrustions displayed on your battery life, prevent connection interruptions when switching between networks, and provide WiFi coverage in areas where cellular coverage is weak, and provide a more reliable connection by ...
Ethernet offloading can extend your Nighthawk M6. Tap Internet. 2. A pop-up notification displays. 3. Follow the instrustions displayed on your battery life, prevent connection interruptions when switching between networks, and provide WiFi coverage in areas where cellular coverage is weak, and provide a more reliable connection by ...
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4 Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 The chapter covers the following topics: • Manage power usage with Power Manager • Extend battery life • View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 • View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 web page • Add and select access point names (APN) • Enable DMZ • Update Nighthawk M6 software and firmware 42
4 Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 The chapter covers the following topics: • Manage power usage with Power Manager • Extend battery life • View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 • View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 web page • Add and select access point names (APN) • Enable DMZ • Update Nighthawk M6 software and firmware 42
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...M6 43 User Manual Press Power to wake the Nighthawk M6. Table 3. To enable Power Manager: 1. Power Manager Profile Settings Balanced LCD on battery. • Balance: Best battery life. • Plugged In: Max performance with Power Manager You can manage Nighthawk M6 power usage by enabling Power Manager. Power Manager lets... Ethernet speed 100Base-T Performance Plugged In 1 minute 1 minute Long Extended 60 minutes Never On On 1000Base-T 2.5GBase-T (M6 Pro only) - Select options under Battery Only or under Plugged In as required. Nighthawk M6 Manage power usage with...
...M6 43 User Manual Press Power to wake the Nighthawk M6. Table 3. To enable Power Manager: 1. Power Manager Profile Settings Balanced LCD on battery. • Balance: Best battery life. • Plugged In: Max performance with Power Manager You can manage Nighthawk M6 power usage by enabling Power Manager. Power Manager lets... Ethernet speed 100Base-T Performance Plugged In 1 minute 1 minute Long Extended 60 minutes Never On On 1000Base-T 2.5GBase-T (M6 Pro only) - Select options under Battery Only or under Plugged In as required. Nighthawk M6 Manage power usage with...
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... default, is configured to specify a Balanced power configuration. Then use the Power Manager to optimize battery life. Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 44 User Manual To extend the battery life first use any of the following factors affect battery life: • Screen brightness. • Standby time. • Data throughput. • Mobile broadband signal strength...
... default, is configured to specify a Balanced power configuration. Then use the Power Manager to optimize battery life. Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 44 User Manual To extend the battery life first use any of the following factors affect battery life: • Screen brightness. • Standby time. • Data throughput. • Mobile broadband signal strength...
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... page on the Nighthawk M6 will restart whenever you make a change the screen brightness from the Nighthawk M6 Dim the screen to optimize battery life: • Adjust the display settings. Tap Settings Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 45 User Manual You can set to automatically reconnect to WiFi... settings. Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6: 1. To change to WiFi. NOTE: WiFi on page 46. • Set the WiFi standby to either...
... page on the Nighthawk M6 will restart whenever you make a change the screen brightness from the Nighthawk M6 Dim the screen to optimize battery life: • Adjust the display settings. Tap Settings Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 45 User Manual You can set to automatically reconnect to WiFi... settings. Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6: 1. To change to WiFi. NOTE: WiFi on page 46. • Set the WiFi standby to either...