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... service information. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Support See your warranty card for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. For additional information, visit www.netgear.com/support to access the full user manual (this document...
... service information. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Support See your warranty card for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. For additional information, visit www.netgear.com/support to access the full user manual (this document...
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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View Data Usage From the NETGEAR Mobile App 30 View Data Usage From a Web Browser 30 Offload Your Mobile Internet Connection 30 Enable Data Offloading From the NETGEAR Mobile App 31 Enable WiFi Data Offloading From a Web Browser 32 Enable Ethernet... Data Offloading From a Web Browser 33 Specify Cellular Settings 33 Specify Cellular Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App 33 Specify Cellular Settings From a Web Browser 34 Enable VPN Service 35 Enable VPN Service From a Web Browser 36 Chapter...
Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View Data Usage From the NETGEAR Mobile App 30 View Data Usage From a Web Browser 30 Offload Your Mobile Internet Connection 30 Enable Data Offloading From the NETGEAR Mobile App 31 Enable WiFi Data Offloading From a Web Browser 32 Enable Ethernet... Data Offloading From a Web Browser 33 Specify Cellular Settings 33 Specify Cellular Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App 33 Specify Cellular Settings From a Web Browser 34 Enable VPN Service 35 Enable VPN Service From a Web Browser 36 Chapter...
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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Chapter 7 Share Media and Storage Manage Shared Storage Devices 57 USB Device ...Router Network View the Network Status 63 View Mobile Router Device Status 63 View Mobile Router Device Status From the NETGEAR Mobile App 63 View Mobile Router Device Status From a Web Browser 63 View WiFi Details 64 View a Network... 65 View Connected Devices 65 View the Connected Devices On the LCD 65 View the Connected Devices From the NETGEAR Mobile App 65 View the Connected Devices From a Web Browser 66 Update the Mobile Router Firmware 66 Update...
Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Chapter 7 Share Media and Storage Manage Shared Storage Devices 57 USB Device ...Router Network View the Network Status 63 View Mobile Router Device Status 63 View Mobile Router Device Status From the NETGEAR Mobile App 63 View Mobile Router Device Status From a Web Browser 63 View WiFi Details 64 View a Network... 65 View Connected Devices 65 View the Connected Devices On the LCD 65 View the Connected Devices From the NETGEAR Mobile App 65 View the Connected Devices From a Web Browser 66 Update the Mobile Router Firmware 66 Update...
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... 77 Why can I know if the mobile router is not lit. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Power Off the Mobile Router Manually 73 Power Off the Mobile Router From the NETGEAR Mobile App 73 Power Off the Mobile Router From a Web Browser 74 View Details About Your Mobile Router... 74 View Mobile Router Details From the NETGEAR Mobile App 74 View Mobile Router Details From a Web Browser 75 Chapter 9 Frequently Asked Questions Why can't my device connect to the Cellular Network ...
... 77 Why can I know if the mobile router is not lit. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Power Off the Mobile Router Manually 73 Power Off the Mobile Router From the NETGEAR Mobile App 73 Power Off the Mobile Router From a Web Browser 74 View Details About Your Mobile Router... 74 View Mobile Router Details From the NETGEAR Mobile App 74 View Mobile Router Details From a Web Browser 75 Chapter 9 Frequently Asked Questions Why can't my device connect to the Cellular Network ...
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... this manual, you can check for how to set up your firmware. 7 If the features or behavior of the Nighthawk LTE Mobile Router Model MR1100 and instructions for and download new firmware manually. The chapter covers the following topics: • Get to the Internet. Some products regularly check the... to update your mobile router and connect to Know Your Mobile Router • Install the Micro SIM Card and the Battery • Download the NETGEAR Mobile App • Power On Your Mobile Router • Set Up the Mobile Router Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are...
... this manual, you can check for how to set up your firmware. 7 If the features or behavior of the Nighthawk LTE Mobile Router Model MR1100 and instructions for and download new firmware manually. The chapter covers the following topics: • Get to the Internet. Some products regularly check the... to update your mobile router and connect to Know Your Mobile Router • Install the Micro SIM Card and the Battery • Download the NETGEAR Mobile App • Power On Your Mobile Router • Set Up the Mobile Router Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are...
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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 When you can use a tethered connection to access the mobile router at the same time. Get Started 11 For information about how to recharge the mobile router battery. For more information, visit netgear.com/XXXXaccessories. Install the Micro SIM Card and the Battery To obtain an...
Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 When you can use a tethered connection to access the mobile router at the same time. Get Started 11 For information about how to recharge the mobile router battery. For more information, visit netgear.com/XXXXaccessories. Install the Micro SIM Card and the Battery To obtain an...
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...battery connectors and insert the battery. 5. After initial setup, you set up . 3. Download the NETGEAR Mobile app. To download the NETGEAR Mobile app: 1. Download the NETGEAR Mobile App The NETGEAR Mobile app lets you can also use the app to play and share media, and enable the ... on the arrows on the bottom of battery contacts To install the SIM card and the battery: 1. Visit http://netgear.com/mobileapp. 4. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Number Description 1 Cover 2 Micro SD card slot 3 Enlargement of the micro SD card slot 4 Micro SIM card...
...battery connectors and insert the battery. 5. After initial setup, you set up . 3. Download the NETGEAR Mobile app. To download the NETGEAR Mobile app: 1. Download the NETGEAR Mobile App The NETGEAR Mobile app lets you can also use the app to play and share media, and enable the ... on the arrows on the bottom of battery contacts To install the SIM card and the battery: 1. Visit http://netgear.com/mobileapp. 4. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Number Description 1 Cover 2 Micro SD card slot 3 Enlargement of the micro SD card slot 4 Micro SIM card...
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... If you are at home, we recommend that you use web browser access to set up the mobile router, but you can also use the NETGEAR Mobile app to toggle through the mobile router LCD displays. Press the Power button on your mobile router. To view the WiFi name and password... and quickly release the Power button to set up the mobile router. The LED lights blue. 2. Get Started 13 Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Power On Your Mobile Router 1 2 3 Number Description 1 LCD screen 2 Power button 3 LED To power on your mobile router: 1.
... If you are at home, we recommend that you use web browser access to set up the mobile router, but you can also use the NETGEAR Mobile app to toggle through the mobile router LCD displays. Press the Power button on your mobile router. To view the WiFi name and password... and quickly release the Power button to set up the mobile router. The LED lights blue. 2. Get Started 13 Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Power On Your Mobile Router 1 2 3 Number Description 1 LCD screen 2 Power button 3 LED To power on your mobile router: 1.
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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Use a Web Browser to Set Up the Mobile Router To set up your mobile router. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Note The default password for the admin user name and to set up the mobile router: 1. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. Note You can also use a tethered...
Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Use a Web Browser to Set Up the Mobile Router To set up your mobile router. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Note The default password for the admin user name and to set up the mobile router: 1. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. Note You can also use a tethered...
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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Tethered Connection To connect the mobile router to the USB port on your computer: Attach one end of... end into the USB port on page 30. On your computer. Connect to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. To log in to the mobile router to set up the mobile router. Note If you were prompted to the... to the Mobile Router 17 The first time you can launch the app again and use the NETGEAR Mobile app to view or change this way, your computer might be prompted to the mobile router from the...
Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Tethered Connection To connect the mobile router to the USB port on your computer: Attach one end of... end into the USB port on page 30. On your computer. Connect to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. To log in to the mobile router to set up the mobile router. Note If you were prompted to the... to the Mobile Router 17 The first time you can launch the app again and use the NETGEAR Mobile app to view or change this way, your computer might be prompted to the mobile router from the...
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...is case-sensitive. The password is connected to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. To change the screen brightness, move the slider. 7. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The dashboard displays. 4. To change the screen time-out, select the number of minutes for the screen time-out. 6. The Device...brightness: 1. Change the LCD Screen Time-Out and Brightness From the NETGEAR Mobile App To change the screen time-out, select the number of minutes for the LCD. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Change the LCD Screen Display You can change the brightness and the ...
...is case-sensitive. The password is connected to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. To change the screen brightness, move the slider. 7. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The dashboard displays. 4. To change the screen time-out, select the number of minutes for the screen time-out. 6. The Device...brightness: 1. Change the LCD Screen Time-Out and Brightness From the NETGEAR Mobile App To change the screen time-out, select the number of minutes for the LCD. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Change the LCD Screen Display You can change the brightness and the ...
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...or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. • If you are unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact NETGEAR. • Quick Charge 2.0-enabled devices must be paired with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might include recycling programs for batteries, ... batteries safely. Manage Battery Usage and Charging 27 Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Appropriate Batteries and Chargers Observe the following guidelines: • Disposal regulations vary by NETGEAR or your warranty. • Do not use incompatible batteries and chargers.
...or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. • If you are unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact NETGEAR. • Quick Charge 2.0-enabled devices must be paired with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might include recycling programs for batteries, ... batteries safely. Manage Battery Usage and Charging 27 Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Appropriate Batteries and Chargers Observe the following guidelines: • Disposal regulations vary by NETGEAR or your warranty. • Do not use incompatible batteries and chargers.
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... estimated data usage on the mobile router web page. To find out how to manage your data usage on the mobile router LCD, from the NETGEAR Mobile app, and on the mobile router LCD: To wake the device, press the Power button. Note If you use a prepaid SIM card, the LCD... displays data usage in the previous figure). Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View Your Data Usage You can view an estimate of 4.0GB in a different way. The LCD shows the estimated data usage for the current billing...
... estimated data usage on the mobile router web page. To find out how to manage your data usage on the mobile router LCD, from the NETGEAR Mobile app, and on the mobile router LCD: To wake the device, press the Power button. Note If you use a prepaid SIM card, the LCD... displays data usage in the previous figure). Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View Your Data Usage You can view an estimate of 4.0GB in a different way. The LCD shows the estimated data usage for the current billing...
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... app. The password is connected to your smartphone, connect to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View Data Usage From the NETGEAR Mobile App To view estimated data usage from mobile broadband to another WiFi or Ethernet connection. On your network, launch a web browser. 2. View Data...
... app. The password is connected to your smartphone, connect to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 View Data Usage From the NETGEAR Mobile App To view estimated data usage from mobile broadband to another WiFi or Ethernet connection. On your network, launch a web browser. 2. View Data...
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... use WiFi offloading, you want to a network on your area. 5. Tethered access is not supported for 2.4 GHz access only. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app on the list, do use an Ethernet connection and a tethered connection at the same time or in areas with AC charging and ...in an area in your smartphone. 2. Dual-band access is not supported during Ethernet offloading Enable Data Offloading From the NETGEAR Mobile App To enable data offloading from the NETGEAR mobile app: 1. Swipe down. The Offloading page displays. 4. Ethernet offloading with poor cellular reception. Select WiFi. ...
... use WiFi offloading, you want to a network on your area. 5. Tethered access is not supported for 2.4 GHz access only. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app on the list, do use an Ethernet connection and a tethered connection at the same time or in areas with AC charging and ...in an area in your smartphone. 2. Dual-band access is not supported during Ethernet offloading Enable Data Offloading From the NETGEAR Mobile App To enable data offloading from the NETGEAR mobile app: 1. Swipe down. The Offloading page displays. 4. Ethernet offloading with poor cellular reception. Select WiFi. ...
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.... 4. To turn domestic data on and off, tap Domestic Data. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 10. The Cellular page displays. Click the Apply button. Select SETTINGS > Setup > Data Offloading. Specify Cellular Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App To specify cellular settings: 1. Select the Ethernet radio button. Your settings are saved... is connected to your smartphone, connect to the list of preferred networks. The WiFi network is added to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3.
.... 4. To turn domestic data on and off, tap Domestic Data. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 10. The Cellular page displays. Click the Apply button. Select SETTINGS > Setup > Data Offloading. Specify Cellular Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App To specify cellular settings: 1. Select the Ethernet radio button. Your settings are saved... is connected to your smartphone, connect to the list of preferred networks. The WiFi network is added to the mobile router's WiFi network. 2. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3.
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... slider. 7. A login page displays. 3. The Access Control page displays. 5. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Access Control You can . Set Up Access Control From the NETGEAR Mobile App To set up a list of devices to be allowed access. The Devices page displays. 5. On your... smartphone, connect to your selection, the page displays an Allow List or a Block List. 6. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. Tap Block List or Allow List. To turn blocking on your network, launch a web browser. 2. To remove a device from ...
... slider. 7. A login page displays. 3. The Access Control page displays. 5. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Access Control You can . Set Up Access Control From the NETGEAR Mobile App To set up a list of devices to be allowed access. The Devices page displays. 5. On your... smartphone, connect to your selection, the page displays an Allow List or a Block List. 6. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. Tap Block List or Allow List. To turn blocking on your network, launch a web browser. 2. To remove a device from ...
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...device and then click the DELETE button. Figure 7. The dashboard displays. 4. Tap Settings. Under ROUTER, tap Tethering to the list. 8. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The General page displays. 6. The Settings page displays. 5. Tap General. Control Internet Access 40 Turn Off USB Tethering USB tethering ...computers with your smartphone, connect to the list, click the ADD button and select the device. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Depending on your mobile router with a USB cable and charge the mobile router battery at the same time. The device is ...
...device and then click the DELETE button. Figure 7. The dashboard displays. 4. Tap Settings. Under ROUTER, tap Tethering to the list. 8. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The General page displays. 6. The Settings page displays. 5. Tap General. Control Internet Access 40 Turn Off USB Tethering USB tethering ...computers with your smartphone, connect to the list, click the ADD button and select the device. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Depending on your mobile router with a USB cable and charge the mobile router battery at the same time. The device is ...
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... The dashboard displays. 4. Tap OKAY. Enable SIM Security From a Web Browser To enable SIM security: 1. Enter the administrator login password. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The Security page displays. 5. If the SIM is blocked, contact your network service provider to receive a PUK number to the mobile...From a computer that is connected to your smartphone, connect to unblock the SIM. Enter a PIN. 8. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Enable SIM Security If you enable SIM security, you must enter a SIM PIN each time you enter an incorrect PIN three times, the...
... The dashboard displays. 4. Tap OKAY. Enable SIM Security From a Web Browser To enable SIM security: 1. Enter the administrator login password. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app. 3. The Security page displays. 5. If the SIM is blocked, contact your network service provider to receive a PUK number to the mobile...From a computer that is connected to your smartphone, connect to unblock the SIM. Enter a PIN. 8. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Enable SIM Security If you enable SIM security, you must enter a SIM PIN each time you enter an incorrect PIN three times, the...
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... Network Settings 49 With this setting, you change the mobile router WiFi settings. Enter the administrator login password. Select a WiFi Profile From the NETGEAR Mobile App To select a WiFi profile: 1. Swipe down. Tap a WiFi network to transfer data at higher throughputs. • 2.4 GHz ...WiFi. Use only the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • 5 GHz WiFi. Tap Settings. 5. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Select a WiFi Profile You can only connect to the mobile router with a tethered USB connection. Connect 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz devices to select it....
... Network Settings 49 With this setting, you change the mobile router WiFi settings. Enter the administrator login password. Select a WiFi Profile From the NETGEAR Mobile App To select a WiFi profile: 1. Swipe down. Tap a WiFi network to transfer data at higher throughputs. • 2.4 GHz ...WiFi. Use only the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • 5 GHz WiFi. Tap Settings. 5. Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 Select a WiFi Profile You can only connect to the mobile router with a tethered USB connection. Connect 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz devices to select it....