Extend Battery Life
The mobile router, by default, is configured to optimize battery life. If your mobile router is
plugged in for an extended period of time, the mobile router automatically reduces charging
levels to help protect battery life.
The following factors affect battery life:
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Standby time
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Data throughput
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Mobile broadband signal strength (the better the signal, the longer the battery life)
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WiFi range
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Dual-band WiFi (when all of your devices support 5 GHz WiFi, dual-band WiFi allows
faster downloads but uses more power)
•
Guest WiFi, when enabled, uses more power.
To extend the battery life, use any of the following methods:
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Adjust WiFi settings.
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Adjust display settings.
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Use a tethered USB connection to your computer.
Change the LCD Screen Display
You can change the brightness and the time-out for the LCD.
Change the LCD Screen Time-Out and Brightness From the
NETGEAR Mobile App
To change the LCD screen time-out and brightness:
1.
On your smartphone, connect to the mobile router's WiFi network.
2.
Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app.
3.
Swipe down.
The dashboard displays.
4.
Tap
Settings.
The Settings page displays.
5.
To change the screen time-out, select the number of minutes for the screen time-out.
6.
To change the screen brightness, move the slider.
Nighthawk M1 4GX Gigabit LTE Mobile Router
Manage Battery Usage and Charging
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