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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 Nighthawk M6 Pro, Nighthawk M6 Models MR6110 MR6150 MR6400 MR6450 MR6500 MR6550 May 2023 202-12621-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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...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 the touch screen display. ...alert. 1 Get Started The Nighthawk M6 securely connects up to 32 connected devices with 5G speeds and lets you can also check for updates manually without receiving an alert. 8 Plus, you manage your data, check device connections and more, with tethering • Log in to the Nighthawk...
...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 the touch screen display. ...alert. 1 Get Started The Nighthawk M6 securely connects up to 32 connected devices with 5G speeds and lets you can also check for updates manually without receiving an alert. 8 Plus, you manage your data, check device connections and more, with tethering • Log in to the Nighthawk...
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Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. The Nighthawk M6 connectors are located on the rear panel. Figure 1. The connectors include a USB Type-C connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and two antenna ports. 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.
Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. The Nighthawk M6 connectors are located on the rear panel. Figure 1. The connectors include a USB Type-C connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and two antenna ports. 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.
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Insert the Nano SIM card. Table 1. 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 - Nighthawk M6 connectors Nighthawk band ... provide. The most advanced models support mmWave (millimeter waves) and also WiFi 6E. Other models support WiFi 6E but not mmWave. Get Started 10 User Manual
Insert the Nano SIM card. Table 1. 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 - Nighthawk M6 connectors Nighthawk band ... provide. The most advanced models support mmWave (millimeter waves) and also WiFi 6E. Other models support WiFi 6E but not mmWave. Get Started 10 User Manual
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The Home screen appears. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Nighthawk M6 3. Get Started 11 User Manual Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Insert the battery. Firmly close the back cover. 5. 2. Install the back cover. 4.
The Home screen appears. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Nighthawk M6 3. Get Started 11 User Manual Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Insert the battery. Firmly close the back cover. 5. 2. Install the back cover. 4.
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To charge your Nighthawk M6. 2. Connect the USB-C charging cable to the USB charger. Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. Get Started 12 User Manual Connect the other end of the cable to an USB port on your computer or to your battery: 1.
To charge your Nighthawk M6. 2. Connect the USB-C charging cable to the USB charger. Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. Get Started 12 User Manual Connect the other end of the cable to an USB port on your computer or to your battery: 1.
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Make sure that came with a preinstalled SIM card. Connect your Nighthawk M6 does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, get Get Started 13 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Charging best practices Charging your Nighthawk M6 properly is stable and reliable. • Check the charging status: When you plug in the charging ...
Make sure that came with a preinstalled SIM card. Connect your Nighthawk M6 does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, get Get Started 13 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Charging best practices Charging your Nighthawk M6 properly is stable and reliable. • Check the charging status: When you plug in the charging ...
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... the Power button. Tap the QR code icon the Nighthawk M6 LCD home screen. Connect from a smartphone using the QR code: 1. Get Started 14 User Manual Press the Power button to the Internet: 1. If the LCD screen is also printed on the LCD Home page. The Nighthawk M6 WiFi network name...
... the Power button. Tap the QR code icon the Nighthawk M6 LCD home screen. Connect from a smartphone using the QR code: 1. Get Started 14 User Manual Press the Power button to the Internet: 1. If the LCD screen is also printed on the LCD Home page. The Nighthawk M6 WiFi network name...
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To replace a SIM card: 1. Install the back cover. Get Started 15 User Manual Point your Internet browser. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Slide out the SIM card. 4. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Insert the battery. 6. Launch your phone's camera at the QR code. Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2.
To replace a SIM card: 1. Install the back cover. Get Started 15 User Manual Point your Internet browser. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Slide out the SIM card. 4. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Insert the battery. 6. Launch your phone's camera at the QR code. Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2.
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Lets you know you to manage, deploy, and configure Get Started 16 User Manual This indicates the amount of the mobile broadband network signal. 5G network indicator. Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro You can use the Home screen to the 5G network. Icons Icons ... the strength of charge in the battery. - Home screen Table 2. Nighthawk M6 Home screen You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to view the Nighthawk M6's status, configure WiFi settings, ...
Lets you know you to manage, deploy, and configure Get Started 16 User Manual This indicates the amount of the mobile broadband network signal. 5G network indicator. Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro You can use the Home screen to the 5G network. Icons Icons ... the strength of charge in the battery. - Home screen Table 2. Nighthawk M6 Home screen You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to view the Nighthawk M6's status, configure WiFi settings, ...
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...device, or choose restart to your device. Use this site: https://www.netgear.com/insight/mobile-hotspot Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off or reset the device: 1. Get Started 17 User Manual The Power Off/Reset menu appears and you are associated with complete visibility ...the home screen. Nighthawk M6 enterprise mobile devices such as shown in the following dashboard image. When the Nighthawk M6 is also printed on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this to connect your computer or WiFi device to reset the device. Tap Power Off to your Nighthawk M6 network....
...device, or choose restart to your device. Use this site: https://www.netgear.com/insight/mobile-hotspot Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off or reset the device: 1. Get Started 17 User Manual The Power Off/Reset menu appears and you are associated with complete visibility ...the home screen. Nighthawk M6 enterprise mobile devices such as shown in the following dashboard image. When the Nighthawk M6 is also printed on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this to connect your computer or WiFi device to reset the device. Tap Power Off to your Nighthawk M6 network....
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... an optional step. You must log in as an administrator. Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with WiFi. This is powered off. 3. Get Started 18 User Manual NOTE: The computer's operating system detects the Nighthawk M6 the first time you can connect a computer to the Nighthawk M6 using the USB-C cable instead...
... an optional step. You must log in as an administrator. Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with WiFi. This is powered off. 3. Get Started 18 User Manual NOTE: The computer's operating system detects the Nighthawk M6 the first time you can connect a computer to the Nighthawk M6 using the USB-C cable instead...
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... and ready to use the Nighthawk M6 web page to manage advanced settings. Log in using your Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Get Started 19 User Manual
... and ready to use the Nighthawk M6 web page to manage advanced settings. Log in using your Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Get Started 19 User Manual
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.... Enter http://192.168.1.1. View SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 web page To view SMS messages from there. Use Your Nighthawk M6 21 User Manual Nighthawk M6 View data usage on the Nighthawk M6 web page To view data usage information on the product label. Enter the administrator login password...
.... Enter http://192.168.1.1. View SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 web page To view SMS messages from there. Use Your Nighthawk M6 21 User Manual Nighthawk M6 View data usage on the Nighthawk M6 web page To view data usage information on the product label. Enter the administrator login password...
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... of the text. 5. Tap Settings. 2. To delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. Select Messages. Tap Delete. Nighthawk M6 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 22 User Manual Delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 You can delete messages from the Nighthawk M6 display: 1. Enter the administrator login password.
... of the text. 5. Tap Settings. 2. To delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. Select Messages. Tap Delete. Nighthawk M6 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 22 User Manual Delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 You can delete messages from the Nighthawk M6 display: 1. Enter the administrator login password.
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...: 1. The Lock page displays. 2. Enter the administrator login password. Your Nighthawk M6 displays alerts to wake the Nighthawk M6. Use Your Nighthawk M6 23 User Manual The home page displays. 4. Select the message and click the Delete button. Press the Power button to advise you unlock the device screen, the device...
...: 1. The Lock page displays. 2. Enter the administrator login password. Your Nighthawk M6 displays alerts to wake the Nighthawk M6. Use Your Nighthawk M6 23 User Manual The home page displays. 4. Select the message and click the Delete button. Press the Power button to advise you unlock the device screen, the device...
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.... 2. When there are outstanding alerts, the alerts displays on the display. Any current alerts are shown on the screen. Use Your Nighthawk M6 24 User Manual Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are removed automatically. When the issues are resolved, the alerts are active. Type http://192...
.... 2. When there are outstanding alerts, the alerts displays on the display. Any current alerts are shown on the screen. Use Your Nighthawk M6 24 User Manual Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are removed automatically. When the issues are resolved, the alerts are active. Type http://192...
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...). 4. Note that the overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. Enter the administrator login password. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual
...). 4. Note that the overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. Enter the administrator login password. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual
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... services on a computer and use the NMEA port to obtain a GPS location. If your device must restart WiFi connections. Use Your Nighthawk M6 26 User Manual The WiFi Band page displays. 5. A message displays telling you that to enable GPS. Nighthawk M6 4. When GPS is enabled.
... services on a computer and use the NMEA port to obtain a GPS location. If your device must restart WiFi connections. Use Your Nighthawk M6 26 User Manual The WiFi Band page displays. 5. A message displays telling you that to enable GPS. Nighthawk M6 4. When GPS is enabled.
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View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1. Use Your Nighthawk M6 27 User Manual Tap Settings. 2. 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. Tap Mobile. 3. To view details about the network status, tap Status.
View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1. Use Your Nighthawk M6 27 User Manual Tap Settings. 2. 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. Tap Mobile. 3. To view details about the network status, tap Status.