Quick Install Guide
Page 1
...NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Floor 6, Penrose Two, Penrose Dock, Cork, T23 YY09, Ireland © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR... Logo are used for reference purposes only. For more detailed information about setting up and using the AC power adapter or a computer USB port. GET TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE 5G Mobile Hotspot To use your mobile provider. Any non‑NETGEAR... trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NOTE:...QR code or visit netgear.com/mobile-setup. ...
...NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Floor 6, Penrose Two, Penrose Dock, Cork, T23 YY09, Ireland © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR... Logo are used for reference purposes only. For more detailed information about setting up and using the AC power adapter or a computer USB port. GET TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE 5G Mobile Hotspot To use your mobile provider. Any non‑NETGEAR... trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NOTE:...QR code or visit netgear.com/mobile-setup. ...
Quick Install Guide
Page 2
...You can 't connect to your place of this device, you use the device indoors. Open your device is prohibited for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Find your return period. By using your hotspot, try enabling DualBand (2.4 & 5 GHz) in the upper-right corner to access help ...download firmware updates. SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY From the Web Admin Portal at the QR code. For additional information, visit netgear.com/support to access the user manual and to the mobile hotspot WiFi network. Open your hotspot is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 ...
...You can 't connect to your place of this device, you use the device indoors. Open your device is prohibited for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Find your return period. By using your hotspot, try enabling DualBand (2.4 & 5 GHz) in the upper-right corner to access help ...download firmware updates. SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY From the Web Admin Portal at the QR code. For additional information, visit netgear.com/support to access the user manual and to the mobile hotspot WiFi network. Open your hotspot is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 ...
User Manual
Page 1
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.
User Manual
Page 8
...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.... If an update becomes available, the Nighthawk M6 displays an alert. This chapter provides an overview of features, and instructions for updates manually without receiving an alert. 8 You can switch between wired and mobile broadband and go all day on the removable battery. The chapter ...
...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.... If an update becomes available, the Nighthawk M6 displays an alert. This chapter provides an overview of features, and instructions for updates manually without receiving an alert. 8 You can switch between wired and mobile broadband and go all day on the removable battery. The chapter ...
User Manual
Page 9
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. Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. Get Started 9 User Manual Figure 1. The connectors include a USB Type-C connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and two antenna ports.
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. Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. Get Started 9 User Manual Figure 1. The connectors include a USB Type-C connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and two antenna ports.
User Manual
Page 10
...advanced models only support WiFi 6. 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 Figure 2. Set up your Nighthawk M6 To set up your Nighthawk M6: 1. The ...most advanced models support mmWave (millimeter waves) and also WiFi 6E. Get Started 10 User Manual Other models support WiFi 6E but not mmWave. Table 1. The following table summarizes the band support that the M6 series devices provide. Insert ...
...advanced models only support WiFi 6. 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 Figure 2. Set up your Nighthawk M6 To set up your Nighthawk M6: 1. The ...most advanced models support mmWave (millimeter waves) and also WiFi 6E. Get Started 10 User Manual Other models support WiFi 6E but not mmWave. Table 1. The following table summarizes the band support that the M6 series devices provide. Insert ...
User Manual
Page 11
Insert the battery. Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Nighthawk M6 3. The Home screen appears. 2. Firmly close the back cover. 5. Get Started 11 User Manual Install the back cover. 4. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors.
Insert the battery. Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Nighthawk M6 3. The Home screen appears. 2. Firmly close the back cover. 5. Get Started 11 User Manual Install the back cover. 4. Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors.
User Manual
Page 12
Get Started 12 User Manual Connect the USB-C charging cable to your computer or to an USB port on your Nighthawk M6. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB charger. To charge your battery: 1. Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged.
Get Started 12 User Manual Connect the USB-C charging cable to your computer or to an USB port on your Nighthawk M6. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB charger. To charge your battery: 1. Nighthawk M6 Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged.
User Manual
Page 13
.... By following these best practices, you discharge the battery. If your Nighthawk M6 does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, get Get Started 13 User Manual Do not use the charging cable that you plug in your area. If the charging indicator does not appear, try unplugging the cable and plugging...
.... By following these best practices, you discharge the battery. If your Nighthawk M6 does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, get Get Started 13 User Manual Do not use the charging cable that you plug in your area. If the charging indicator does not appear, try unplugging the cable and plugging...
User Manual
Page 14
... from a smartphone by tapping the QR code. Select the Nighthawk M6 network with an active data plan from your service provider. Get Started 14 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 WiFi network name and password display on a label under the battery. Contact your WiFi network connection manager. 3. If the LCD screen is...
... from a smartphone by tapping the QR code. Select the Nighthawk M6 network with an active data plan from your service provider. Get Started 14 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 WiFi network name and password display on a label under the battery. Contact your WiFi network connection manager. 3. If the LCD screen is...
User Manual
Page 15
Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Point your Internet browser. 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. Slide out the SIM card. 4. To replace a SIM card: 1. Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Get Started 15 User Manual Install the back cover. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Insert the battery. 6.
Insert the replacement SIM card. 5. Point your Internet browser. 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. Slide out the SIM card. 4. To replace a SIM card: 1. Nighthawk M6 A QR code displays. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Get Started 15 User Manual Install the back cover. Your phone connects to replace the SIM card. Remove the back cover by lifting the corners. 2. Insert the battery. 6.
User Manual
Page 16
Lets you know you to manage, deploy, and configure Get Started 16 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Home screen You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro You can use the Home screen to view the Nighthawk M6's status, configure WiFi settings, view data usage details, and... view system alerts. Home screen Table 2. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to the 5G network. Icons Icons Description This indicates the strength of...
Lets you know you to manage, deploy, and configure Get Started 16 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Home screen You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro You can use the Home screen to view the Nighthawk M6's status, configure WiFi settings, view data usage details, and... view system alerts. Home screen Table 2. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you are connected to the 5G network. Icons Icons Description This indicates the strength of...
User Manual
Page 17
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. It displays on page 35. For information ... the device, or choose restart to your device. For more . Hold down the Power button for 5 seconds. Get Started 17 User Manual If the screen is also printed on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this to connect your computer or WiFi device to reset the device. The default WiFi password is blank (a power...
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. It displays on page 35. For information ... the device, or choose restart to your device. For more . Hold down the Power button for 5 seconds. Get Started 17 User Manual If the screen is also printed on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this to connect your computer or WiFi device to reset the device. The default WiFi password is blank (a power...
User Manual
Page 18
... is installed, you use certain features. The Nighthawk M6 automatically powers on. After the driver is printed on computers running Windows: 1. Get Started 18 User Manual Make sure the Nighthawk M6 is powered off. 3. Ensure that the Nighthawk M6 is connected to log in as an administrator. Nighthawk M6 • Web...
... is installed, you use certain features. The Nighthawk M6 automatically powers on. After the driver is printed on computers running Windows: 1. Get Started 18 User Manual Make sure the Nighthawk M6 is powered off. 3. Ensure that the Nighthawk M6 is connected to log in as an administrator. Nighthawk M6 • Web...
User Manual
Page 19
... in using your Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. The password is printed on the product label. Get Started 19 User Manual The default admin login password is case sensitive. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Nighthawk M6 Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or...
... in using your Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. The password is printed on the product label. Get Started 19 User Manual The default admin login password is case sensitive. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Nighthawk M6 Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or...
User Manual
Page 21
... for the current billing cycle and for the current broadband session. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser bar. Use Your Nighthawk M6 21 User Manual From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. From...
... for the current billing cycle and for the current broadband session. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser bar. Use Your Nighthawk M6 21 User Manual From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. From...
User Manual
Page 22
.... Tap Delete. The default password is deleted. To delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. Click a message to delete. 4. Use Your Nighthawk M6 22 User Manual Delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 You can delete messages from the Nighthawk M6 display: 1. Select the message to read the full text. The password...
.... Tap Delete. The default password is deleted. To delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. Click a message to delete. 4. Use Your Nighthawk M6 22 User Manual Delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 You can delete messages from the Nighthawk M6 display: 1. Select the message to read the full text. The password...
User Manual
Page 23
The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of device status changes. Use Your Nighthawk M6 23 User Manual The home page displays. 4. View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Select the message and click the Delete button. When the issues are resolved, ...
The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of device status changes. Use Your Nighthawk M6 23 User Manual The home page displays. 4. View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. Select the message and click the Delete button. When the issues are resolved, ...
User Manual
Page 24
... display. For example, if no SIM card is printed on the screen. Follow the instructions in the browser bar. 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 24 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Type http://192.168.1.1 in each alert to address the conditions that is case sensitive. Nighthawk M6 Any current...
... display. For example, if no SIM card is printed on the screen. Follow the instructions in the browser bar. 3. Use Your Nighthawk M6 24 User Manual The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Type http://192.168.1.1 in each alert to address the conditions that is case sensitive. Nighthawk M6 Any current...
User Manual
Page 25
... Nighthawk M6 Dual-Band is case sensitive. From a computer or WiFi device that is printed on the product label. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual All models enable Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) configuration in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. Nighthawk M6...
... Nighthawk M6 Dual-Band is case sensitive. From a computer or WiFi device that is printed on the product label. Use Your Nighthawk M6 25 User Manual All models enable Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) configuration in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. Nighthawk M6...