User Manual
Page 1
User Manual Nighthawk M6 Pro, Nighthawk M6 Models MR6110 MR6150 MR6400 MR6450 MR6500 MR6550 May 2023 202-12621-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk M6 Pro, Nighthawk M6 Models MR6110 MR6150 MR6400 MR6450 MR6500 MR6550 May 2023 202-12621-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual
Page 8
...; 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 tethering • Log in to... switch between wired and mobile broadband and go all day on the removable battery. This chapter provides an overview of features, and instructions for updates manually without receiving an alert. 8 If an update becomes available, the Nighthawk M6 displays an alert.
...; 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 tethering • Log in to... switch between wired and mobile broadband and go all day on the removable battery. This chapter provides an overview of features, and instructions for updates manually without receiving an alert. 8 If an update becomes available, the Nighthawk M6 displays an alert.
User Manual
Page 9
The Nighthawk M6 connectors are located on the rear panel. The connectors include a USB Type-C connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and two antenna ports. Figure 1. Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. Get Started 9 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Meet your Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 front panel has a touch screen, a Home button, and a Back button.
The Nighthawk M6 connectors are located on the rear panel. The connectors include a USB Type-C connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and two antenna ports. Figure 1. Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. Get Started 9 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Meet your Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 front panel has a touch screen, a Home button, and a Back button.
User Manual
Page 10
Less advanced models only support WiFi 6. Get Started 10 User Manual The most advanced models support mmWave (millimeter waves) and also WiFi 6E. Other models support WiFi 6E but not mmWave. Nighthawk M6 Figure 2. The following ...table summarizes the band support that the M6 series devices provide. Insert the Nano SIM card. 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 No No - Set up your Nighthawk M6...
Less advanced models only support WiFi 6. Get Started 10 User Manual The most advanced models support mmWave (millimeter waves) and also WiFi 6E. Other models support WiFi 6E but not mmWave. Nighthawk M6 Figure 2. The following ...table summarizes the band support that the M6 series devices provide. Insert the Nano SIM card. 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 No No - Set up your Nighthawk M6...
User Manual
Page 11
2. The Home screen appears. Get Started 11 User Manual Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Insert the battery. Nighthawk M6 3. Firmly close the back cover. 5. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Install the back cover. 4.
2. The Home screen appears. Get Started 11 User Manual Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Insert the battery. Nighthawk M6 3. Firmly close the back cover. 5. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Install the back cover. 4.
User Manual
Page 12
Get Started 12 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB charger. Connect the USB-C charging cable to your computer or to an USB port on your Nighthawk M6. 2. To charge your battery: 1.
Get Started 12 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB charger. Connect the USB-C charging cable to your computer or to an USB port on your Nighthawk M6. 2. To charge your battery: 1.
User Manual
Page 13
... and maintain its lifespan. Nighthawk M6 Charging best practices Charging your Nighthawk M6 does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, get Get Started 13 User Manual When the device is plugged in the charging cable, check the device's charging status. If your Nighthawk M6 properly is charging. The charging indicator in...
... and maintain its lifespan. Nighthawk M6 Charging best practices Charging your Nighthawk M6 does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, get Get Started 13 User Manual When the device is plugged in the charging cable, check the device's charging status. If your Nighthawk M6 properly is charging. The charging indicator in...
User Manual
Page 14
... screen appears. 2. Nighthawk M6 a SIM card with the WiFi name and password. You can connect from a smartphone using the QR code: 1. Get Started 14 User Manual If the LCD screen is also printed on the LCD Home page. Connect from a smartphone by tapping the QR code.
... screen appears. 2. Nighthawk M6 a SIM card with the WiFi name and password. You can connect from a smartphone using the QR code: 1. Get Started 14 User Manual If the LCD screen is also printed on the LCD Home page. Connect from a smartphone by tapping the QR code.
User Manual
Page 15
Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Point your Internet browser. Slide out the SIM card. 4. Install the back cover. Launch your phone's camera at the QR code. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Get Started 15 User Manual To replace a SIM card: 1. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2. Insert the battery. 6.
Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Point your Internet browser. Slide out the SIM card. 4. Install the back cover. Launch your phone's camera at the QR code. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Get Started 15 User Manual To replace a SIM card: 1. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2. Insert the battery. 6.
User Manual
Page 16
... Nighthawk M6's status, configure WiFi settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to manage, deploy, and configure Get Started 16 User Manual Icons Icons Description This indicates the strength of charge in the battery. - This indicates the...
... Nighthawk M6's status, configure WiFi settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to manage, deploy, and configure Get Started 16 User Manual Icons Icons Description This indicates the strength of charge in the battery. - This indicates the...
User Manual
Page 17
... off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off the device, or choose restart to reset the device. This character string is also printed on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this to connect your computer or WiFi device to your Nighthawk M6 network. For information about changing WiFi passwords, see Change WiFi... under Insight Pro, the Nighthawk M6 shows the Insight icon as the Nighthawk M6 with the Nighthawk M6: • WiFi password. Get Started 17 User Manual Nighthawk M6 enterprise mobile devices such as shown in the following dashboard image.
... off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off the device, or choose restart to reset the device. This character string is also printed on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this to connect your computer or WiFi device to your Nighthawk M6 network. For information about changing WiFi passwords, see Change WiFi... under Insight Pro, the Nighthawk M6 shows the Insight icon as the Nighthawk M6 with the Nighthawk M6: • WiFi password. Get Started 17 User Manual Nighthawk M6 enterprise mobile devices such as shown in the following dashboard image.
User Manual
Page 18
... M6 web page as an administrator to customize your computer using the USB cable. Use this password to log in length. Get Started 18 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 automatically powers on computers running Windows: 1. Nighthawk M6 • Web admin login password. The default login password is an optional step. Connect...
... M6 web page as an administrator to customize your computer using the USB cable. Use this password to log in length. Get Started 18 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 automatically powers on computers running Windows: 1. Nighthawk M6 • Web admin login password. The default login password is an optional step. Connect...
User Manual
Page 19
Enter http://192.168.1.1. Get Started 19 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. The default admin login password is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. The web dashboard displays. From ...
Enter http://192.168.1.1. Get Started 19 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. The default admin login password is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. The web dashboard displays. From ...
User Manual
Page 21
... browser. 2. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser bar. To view SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Use Your Nighthawk M6 21 User Manual View SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 You can tell from your Nighthawk M6 display if you have unread messages, and you can view them...
... browser. 2. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser bar. To view SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Use Your Nighthawk M6 21 User Manual View SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 You can tell from your Nighthawk M6 display if you have unread messages, and you can view them...
User Manual
Page 22
... printed on the product label. Select Messages. Click a message to delete. 4. To delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. Use Your Nighthawk M6 22 User Manual Tap Settings. 2. Tap Messages. Select the message to read the full text. The message is deleted. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of...
... printed on the product label. Select Messages. Click a message to delete. 4. To delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. Use Your Nighthawk M6 22 User Manual Tap Settings. 2. Tap Messages. Select the message to read the full text. The message is deleted. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of...
User Manual
Page 23
Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. The home page displays. 4. Use Your Nighthawk M6 23 User Manual The default password is connected to wake the Nighthawk M6. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of device status changes. Your Nighthawk M6 ...
Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. The home page displays. 4. Use Your Nighthawk M6 23 User Manual The default password is connected to wake the Nighthawk M6. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of device status changes. Your Nighthawk M6 ...
User Manual
Page 24
... http://192.168.1.1 in each alert to address the conditions that is case sensitive. Enter the administrator login password. Use Your Nighthawk M6 24 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Any current alerts are shown on the product label.
... http://192.168.1.1 in each alert to address the conditions that is case sensitive. Enter the administrator login password. Use Your Nighthawk M6 24 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Any current alerts are shown on the product label.
User Manual
Page 25
...-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Nighthawk M6 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The Band screen displays. 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual Enter http://192.168.1.1. Tap Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). 4. To turn on the product label. The password is enabled. The Nighthawk M6...
...-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Nighthawk M6 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The Band screen displays. 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual Enter http://192.168.1.1. Tap Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). 4. To turn on the product label. The password is enabled. The Nighthawk M6...
User Manual
Page 26
... dashboard, select Settings > More > GPS. NOTE: The MR6150 does not support the dual-band feature. The GPS screen displays. 2. Use Your Nighthawk M6 26 User Manual Pull the slider to the right (On) to obtain a GPS location. When GPS is enabled. Nighthawk M6 4. See "GPS Support" in the Specifications chapter for...
... dashboard, select Settings > More > GPS. NOTE: The MR6150 does not support the dual-band feature. The GPS screen displays. 2. Use Your Nighthawk M6 26 User Manual Pull the slider to the right (On) to obtain a GPS location. When GPS is enabled. Nighthawk M6 4. See "GPS Support" in the Specifications chapter for...
User Manual
Page 27
Nighthawk M6 Manage your broadband network connection You can view the mobile broadband network status, turn domestic data on and off, and turn international roaming on and off. To view details about the network status, tap Status. Tap Mobile. 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 27 User Manual Tap Settings. 2. View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1.
Nighthawk M6 Manage your broadband network connection You can view the mobile broadband network status, turn domestic data on and off, and turn international roaming on and off. To view details about the network status, tap Status. Tap Mobile. 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 27 User Manual Tap Settings. 2. View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1.