NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk M6 Pro, Nighthawk M6 Models MR6500 MR6110 NETGEAR, Inc. March 30, 2022 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12253-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
- Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
- Page 3 Nighthawk M6 FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band to indoor use only. 6 GHz is available only when the device is powered by AC adapter connected to AC mains. The device cannot be used outdoors on 6 GHz, as required by FCC/IC rules. When using external antennas, their net gain (antenna + cable loss) must be less than what is specified in Table 3 and Table 4 in LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications on page 70 in Chapter 7, "Specifications"...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Connect to the Internet..............11 Connect from a smartphone using the QR code......12 Replace a SIM card................13 Home screen..................14 Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro....15 Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6..........16 Security credentials................16 Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with tethering.........17 Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or change settings....................17... - Page 5 Nighthawk M6 Turn on 5 GHz Only or 6 GHz Only WiFi from the Nighthawk M6....................30 Specify WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6......32 Turn on 5 GHz WiFi or 6 GHz WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page....................33 Change WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 web page..34 Manage WiFi Security................34 Change WiFi network name and password from the Nighthawk M6....................34...
- Page 6 Reset the Nighthawk M6 from the Nighthawk M6 web page...64 Chapter 7 Specifications Battery specifications.................67 Nighthawk M6 Pro LCD display specifications.......68 Nighthawk M6 LCD display specifications........69 Mechanical specifications..............70 LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications........70 Nighthawk M6 Pro (MR6500) mobile band specifications....72 Nighthawk M6 (MR6110) mobile band specifications....72...
- Page 7 Nighthawk M6 Package contents................72 Port specifications................73 Security specifications................73 WiFi specifications................74 Environmental specifications............74...
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Page 8: Chapter 1 Get Started
• 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 •... -
Page 9: Meet Your Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 Meet your Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 front panel has a touch screen, a Home button, and a Back button. Figure 1. Nighthawk M6 front panel The Nighthawk M6 comes with a USB-C charging cable. 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. -
Page 10: Set Up Your Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 Set up your Nighthawk M6 To set up your Nighthawk M6: 1. Insert the battery. 2. Install the back cover. 3. Firmly close the back cover. 4. Push the Power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. Power button The Home screen appears. -
Page 11: Charge The Battery
Nighthawk M6 Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Charge the battery Your battery comes partially charged. To charge your battery: 1. Connect the USB-C charging cable to your Nighthawk M6. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an USB port on your computer or to the USB charger. -
Page 12: Connect From A Smartphone Using The Qr Code
Nighthawk M6 To connect to the Internet: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the Nighthawk M6 The device powers up and the Lock screen appears. 2. On your laptop or WiFi device, open your WiFi network connection manager. 3. -
Page 13: Replace A Sim Card
Nighthawk M6 2. Point your phone's camera at the QR code. Your phone connects to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. 3. Launch your Internet browser. Replace a SIM card In some circumstances you might need to replace the SIM card. To replace a SIM card: 1. -
Page 14: Home Screen
Nighthawk M6 5. Insert the battery. 6. Install the back cover. Home screen You can use the Home screen to view the Nighthawk M6’s status, configure WiFi settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts. Figure 3. Home screen Get Started User Manual... -
Page 15: Manage The Nighthawk M6 With Netgear Insight Pro
Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro You can manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a Cloud-based management platform that allows you to manage, deploy, and configigure enterprise mobile devices such as the Nighthawk M6 with complete visibility and simple control, centrally applying company policies, profiles, monitoring, and more. -
Page 16: Power Off Or Reset The Nighthawk M6
When the Nighhawk M6 is running under Insight Pro, the Nighthawk M6 shows the Insight icon as shown in the following dashboard image. For more information on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit this site: htps://www.netgear.com/insight/mobile-hotspot Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 To power off or reset the device: 1. -
Page 17: Connect To The Nighthawk M6 With Tethering
Nighthawk M6 in as an administrator to use certain features. The default login password is printed on a label under the battery and can be 5–31 characters in length. Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with tethering You can connect a computer to the Nighthawk M6 using the USB-C cable instead of connecting with WiFi. - Page 18 Nighthawk M6 To log in to your Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. From the computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Log in using your admin password. The default admin login password is attadmin.
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Page 19: Chapter 2 Use Your Nighthawk M6
Use Your Nighthawk M6 This chapter explains how to use your Nighthawk M6. The chapter covers the following topics: • View data usage on the Nighthawk M6 web page • View SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 • View SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 web page •... -
Page 20: View Data Usage On The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 View data usage on the Nighthawk M6 web page To view data usage information on the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. -
Page 21: Delete A Message From The Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 3. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is attadmin. The home page displays. 4. Select Messages. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of the text. 5. Click a message to read the full text. Delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 You can delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. -
Page 22: Delete A Message From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 Delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 web page To delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. -
Page 23: View Alerts From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 Any current alerts are shown on the display. For example, if no SIM card is installed, the following alert appears: View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page Your Nighthawk M6 displays alerts to advise you of device status changes. When there are outstanding alerts, the alerts displays on the screen. -
Page 24: Turn On Dual-Band Wifi From The Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk The Nighthawk M6 can broadcast WiFi signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands. Note that the overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. To turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. -
Page 25: Turn On Dual-Band Wifi From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page The Nighthawk M6 can broadcast WiFi signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands. Note that the overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. To turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. -
Page 26: Enable Gps From The Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 The Save and Cancel buttons display at the bottom of the page. 6. Click the Save button. A message displays telling you that to save this change, your device must restart WiFi connections. Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 You can enable GPS location services on the Nighthawk M6. -
Page 27: View Mobile Broadband Network Status From The Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk To view network status from the Nighthawk M6: 1. To wake the device, press the Power button. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Mobile 4. To view details about the network status, tap Status. The Network Status screen displays. -
Page 28: View Mobile Broadband Network Status From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 web page To view network status from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. -
Page 29: Turn International Roaming On And Off From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 5. Uncheck the Data check box. The Save and Cancel buttons display at the bottom of the page. 6. Click the Save button. Your settings are saved. Turn international roaming on and off from the Nighthawk M6 web page Before you turn on international roaming, make sure that you are aware of any extra charges for data that you might incur. -
Page 30: Manage Wifi
Nighthawk M6 For information about setting connections for WiFi networks, see View mobile broadband network status from the Nighthawk M6 on page 27. To connect using the WiFi password: 1. On the WiFi device, view the list of available WiFi networks. 2. - Page 31 Nighthawk M6 For indoor usage when the device is on the AC charger, WiFi 6E is available. NOTE: When you go from indoor use to mobile use, you must turn on 5GHz WiFi, and when you connect to AC power you must manually switch back to 6 GHz WiFi.
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Page 32: Specify Wifi Settings From The Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 Specify WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 To specify the WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6: 1. Press the Power button to wake the device. 2. To turn the WiFi signal on or off: a. Tap WiFi. The WiFi screen displays. b. -
Page 33: Turn On 5 Ghz Wifi Or 6 Ghz Wifi From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 Use the Nighthawk M6 web page to set up a profile that is more detailed than the basic profiles offered on the Nighthawk M6. Turn on 5 GHz WiFi or 6 GHz WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page For indoor usage when the device is on the AC charger, 6 GHz is available. -
Page 34: Change Wifi Settings From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 Change WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 web page To specify WiFi settings on the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. -
Page 35: Change Wifi Network Names And Passwords From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 To change the network name and password from the Nighthawk M6. 1. Press the Power button to wake the device. 2. Tap WiFi > Main Wifi. The settings screen for the network displays. 3. Tap the Pencil (Edit) icon beside the name or password. A message displays telling you that currently connected devices must re-authenticate to the network with the updated information. -
Page 36: Change Wifi Encryption Settings
Nighthawk M6 4. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band. The WiFi connect page displays. 5. Change the WiFi Name and WiFi Password fields as desired. 6. Click the Apply. A message displays telling you that to save this change, your device must restart WiFi connections. - Page 37 Nighthawk M6 • WPA2 WPA3 • WPA3 Personal AES The Apply and Discard buttons display at the bottom of the page. 6. Click Apply. A message displays telling you that to save this change, your device must restart WiFi connections. 7.
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Page 38: Chapter 3 Manage Security
Manage Security For information about WiFi security settings, see Manage WiFi security on page ?. The chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings • View connected devices from the Nighthawk M6 web page •... -
Page 39: Change The Nighthawk M6 Web Page Login Settings
Nighthawk M6 Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings You can change the admin password for the Nighthawk M6 web page. To change the login settings for the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. -
Page 40: Activate Sim Security
Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. The home page displays. Activate SIM security You can create another level of security by configuring a PIN that you must enter before you can manage the network connection or view SMS messages. -
Page 41: Chapter 4 Maintain Your Nighthawk M6
Maintain Your Nighthawk M6 The chapter covers the following topics: • Manage power with Power Manager • Extend battery life • View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 • View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 web page •... -
Page 42: Manage Power With Power Manager
Nighthawk M6 Manage power with Power Manager You can manage Nighthawk M6 power usage by enabling Power Manager. Power Manager lets you manage: • Performance: Best performance. Reduced battery life. • Balance: Best battery life. • AC-Powered: Automatically set when battery is removed and AC charger is plugged in. -
Page 43: Extend Battery Life
Nighthawk M6 Extend battery life The Nighthawk M6, by default, is configured to optimize battery life. The following factors affect battery life: • Screen brightness. • Standby time. • Data throughput. • Mobile broadband signal strength (the better the signal, the longer the battery life). •... - Page 44 Nighthawk M6 To change the screen brightness from the Nighthawk M6: 1. Press the Power button to wake the device. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Screen. The settings screen for the network displays. 4. Slide the Screen Brightness slider to the brightness that you want. Your settings are saved.
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Page 45: Set The Display To Increase Battery Life From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6 web page Dim the screen to reduce the LCD screen’s brightness level. Set the screen time-out to a shorter period to reduce the amount of time the Nighthawk M6 waits without the LCD screen being touched before the screen turns blank. -
Page 46: View Details About Your Device From The Nighthawk M6
Nighthawk M6 View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 You can view details about your device such as the model number, software version, and IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity). 1. Press the Power button to wake the device. 2. -
Page 47: View Details About Your Device From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 View details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 web page You can view details about your device such as the model number, software version, and IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity). To view details about your device from the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. - Page 48 Nighthawk M6 The home page displays. 4. Select Settings > Advanced > Cellular. The Add APN screen displays. 5. Click the Add button. The APN page displays. 6. Specify the APN name. The APN name is a label for display in the UI. 7.
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Page 49: Select An Apn To Use
Nighthawk M6 Select an APN to use To select an APN to use: 1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. -
Page 50: Enable Dmz
Nighthawk M6 Enable DMZ In a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ. This computer intercepts incoming Internet traffic, providing an extra layer of protection for the rest of the network, and sending all incoming data to a particular IP address. -
Page 51: Update Nighthawk M6 Software And Firmware
Nighthawk M6 Update Nighthawk M6 software and firmware The Nighthawk M6 automatically checks for new software or firmware updates periodically. If an update becomes available, the Nighthawk M6 displays an alert. You can also check for updates manually without receiving an alert. Update Nighthawk M6 software and firmware in response to an Update Available alert To update the Nighthawk M6 software or firmware in response to an Update... - Page 52 Nighthawk M6 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap the Software button. The Software Update screen displays. 4. Tap the Check for updates now button. The screen refreshes showing any available update. 5. Do one of the following: • If an upgrade is available and you want to install it, tap the Update now button to install the update.
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Page 53: Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to possible questions about your Nighthawk M6: • Connect and disconnect devices and access the Internet • General Questions... -
Page 54: Connect And Disconnect Devices And Access The Internet
Nighthawk M6 Connect and disconnect devices and access the Internet Review these topics for answers to questions about connecting and disconnecting devices and accessing the Internet. What do I do if I can’t connect a device to the Nighthawk If you are experiencing problems connecting to the Nighthawk M6, try the following suggestions: •... -
Page 55: How Do I Disconnect From The Mobile Broadband Network
Nighthawk M6 How do I disconnect from the mobile broadband network? Turning off domestic data and international roaming disconnects your Nighthawk M6 from the mobile broadband network. For more information, see Turn domestic data off from the Nighthawk M6 web page on page 28. How do I find out how many devices are connected to my Nighthawk M6 WiFi networks? The number next to the WiFi button on the Nighthawk M6’s LCD home screen is the... -
Page 56: How Do I Go Back To The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 2. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. 3. Enter the Nighthawk M6 password. The default password is attadmin. The home page displays. 4. Select Settings > Advanced > Cellular. 5. Review the settings. How do I go back to the Nighthawk M6 web page? To view the Nighthawk M6 web page: 1. -
Page 57: What Do I Do If I Forget My Admin Login Password
Nighthawk M6 What do I do if I forget my admin login password? The default admin login password is attadmin and the Nighthawk M6 web page URL is http://192.168.1.1. If you changed the admin login password and can’t remember the password that you created, you must reset the Nighthawk M6 back to factory defaults. -
Page 58: Why Is The Download Or Upload Speed Slow
Nighthawk M6 Why is the download or upload speed slow? Data transfer speed depends on signal strength and interfering radio sources like electrical generators or other Nighthawk M6 WiFi devices. Review the following possibilities: • Check your signal strength and network type (for example, 5G is generally faster than 4G). -
Page 59: Find The Ip Address On Devices Running Other Operating Systems
Nighthawk M6 2. Select the WiFi adapter. The IP address is displayed in the right pane. Find the IP address on devices running other operating systems To find the IP address on devices running other operating systems: Refer to the user documentation for your operating system or computer. How do I find a device’s MAC address? You must know the MAC address for a device when you are doing the following: •... -
Page 60: What Do I Do If The Wifi Network Name Doesn't Appear In The List Of Networks
Nighthawk M6 4. Select Ethernet. The Ethernet ID is displayed. This is the same as the MAC address. What do I do if the WiFi network name doesn’t appear in the list of networks? If you do not see the Nighthawk M6’s WiFi networks from your WiFi-enabled device, try these suggestions: •... -
Page 61: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that might arise when you are using your Nighthawk M6. The chapter covers the following topics: • View alerts • Reset the Nighthawk M6... -
Page 62: View Alerts
Nighthawk M6 View alerts Your Nighthawk M6 displays alerts to advise you of device status changes. See View alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page on page 23. SIM Not Installed Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. For information about replacing a SIM, see Replace a SIM card on page 13. -
Page 63: Temperature-Related Alerts
Nighthawk M6 Temperature-related alerts The Nighthawk M6 is designed to work over a wide temperature range (for more information, see Environmental specifications on page 74.). The Nighthawk M6 shuts down automatically if it goes out of the supported temperature range. Move the device to an area where the temperature is more suitable and, if the Nighthawk M6 is too warm, make sure that the area is well ventilated and air can circulate around the device. -
Page 64: Reset The Nighthawk M6 From The Nighthawk M6 Web Page
Nighthawk M6 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap More. The additional settings screen displays. 4. Tap Factory Reset. A message displays telling you that devices currently connected will lose Internet access. 5. Tap Yes. The Nighthawk M6 resets to its factory settings. Reset the Nighthawk M6 from the Nighthawk M6 web page To reset the Nighthawk M6 to its factory settings: 1. - Page 65 Nighthawk M6 A message displays telling you that devices currently connected will lose Internet access. 6. Click the Yes button. The Nighthawk M6 returns to its factory settings. Troubleshooting User Manual...
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Page 66: Chapter 7 Specifications
• Nighthawk M6 Pro LCD display specifications • Nighthawk M6 LCD display specifications • Mechanical specifications • LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications • Nighthawk M6 Pro (MR6500) mobile band specifications • Nighthawk M6 (MR6110) mobile band specifications • Package contents • Port specifications •... -
Page 67: Battery Specifications
Nighthawk M6 Battery specifications Battery specifications: • Removable Li-ion battery • Up to 9 hours of continuous usage NOTE: 9+ hour battery life is achieved by the following heaviest case: stream YouTube for 1 hour, followed by 30 minutes of idle time, and then repeat for over 9 hours. -
Page 68: Nighthawk M6 Pro Lcd Display Specifications
Nighthawk M6 Nighthawk M6 Pro LCD display specifications The Nighthawk M6 Pro (MR6500) includes a 2.8 in. (7.1 cm.) LCD touch screen. Specifications User Manual... -
Page 69: Nighthawk M6 Lcd Display Specifications
Nighthawk M6 Nighthawk M6 LCD display specifications The Nighthawk M6 (MR6100) includes a 2.4 in. (6.1 cm.) LCD touch screen. Specifications User Manual... -
Page 70: Mechanical Specifications
Nighthawk M6 Mechanical specifications Table 2. Physical dimensions Parameter Dimension Weight • MR6500: 250 g (.55 lb) with battery • MR6110: 250 g (.55 lb) with battery Length 105 mm (4.15 in.) Width 105 mm (4.15 in.) Thickness 21mm (0.84 in.) excluding the feet, which are 0.55 mm high (0.2 in) LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications... - Page 71 Nighthawk M6 Table 3. LTE transmission characteristics Frequency Bands Ant1 Ant2 Ext Ant (MHz) Gain Gain Gain (dBi) (dBi) (dBi) 1850-1919 0.67 0.45 1710-1755 0.67 0.54 824-849 -0.88 -1.60 2500-2570 0.39 -0.53 698-716 -0.83 -1.60 788-798 -0.83 -1.60 717-728 -0.83 -1.60 2305-2315 1.03...
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Page 72: Nighthawk M6 Pro (Mr6500) Mobile Band Specifications
5G NR bands n2, n5, n12, n14, (FR1) n30, n66, n77 Package contents Your Nighthawk M6 package includes the following: • Nighthawk M6 Pro or Nighthawk M6 • Removable lithium ion battery • AC charger • USB Type-C cable Specifications User Manual... -
Page 73: Port Specifications
Nighthawk M6 • Quick Start Guide • Safety leaflet Port specifications The Nighthawk M6 provides one USB 3.2 Type-C port and an Ethernet port. Security specifications Supported security features: • WiFi security encryption • VPN pass-through • NAT firewall • Password protected administration UI Specifications User Manual... -
Page 74: Wifi Specifications
Nighthawk M6 WiFi specifications WiFi support: • WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO • 2.4/5/6 GHz Standalone Environmental specifications Table 7. Recommended operating and storage temperatures Environment Temperature Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32 F to 95°F) Storage temperature –10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F) Specifications User Manual...