NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK M6 Quick Start

Quick Start
M6
5G Mobile Hotspot
Before setting up your mobile hotspot, note
5G Mobile Router
that it requires a nano SIM card to connect to
your mobile provider's network. To get a valid
and provisioned nano SIM card, contact your
mobile provider. For information about
contacting mobile providers and information
you might need to provide your mobile provider,
use the QR code or visit
https://www.netgear.com/mobile‑setup .
To download the user manual, scan the QR
code or visit
http://www.netgear.com/m6usermanual.
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San Jose, CA 95134, USA
NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD
Floor 1, Building 3,
University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road, Cork,
T12EF21, Ireland
September 2022
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What's in the box
• Nighthawk® M6 5G Mobile Hotspot
• Battery cover
• Battery
• USB Type C cable
• AC adapter
Get to know your mobile hotspot
Touch
screen
Back
Home
Power button
External
antenna
port (TS-9)
USB
Ethernet
Type C
port
port
Install the SIM and battery
Do not use a tool, pen, or paperclip to insert or remove the nano
SIM card. Doing so might cause damage to your mobile hotspot
that is not covered by the warranty.
1. Verify the SIM orientation as shown on the product label.
2. Gently insert the nano SIM card.
The nano SIM card must have
an active data plan with your
operator.
3. Insert the battery.
4. Install the back cover.
5. To charge the battery, connect
the USB cable to the mobile
hotspot and then plug it into
either:
• A wall socket, using the
AC adapter (faster charge
option).
• A USB port on your laptop.
Set up your mobile hotspot
Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
1.
To better safeguard your network, the first time you turn
on your mobile hotspot, you are asked to set up your login
credentials.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize your mobile
hotspot settings.
External
antenna
port (TS-9)
LCD home screen
The home screen displays your mobile hotspot's WiFi network
name and password, and the mobile network signal strength and
connection type.
Signal
strength
WiFi network
name and
password
Reset
button
Use the battery or AC power
nano
SIM
card
This mobile hotspot can operate on battery when you're away from
your home or the office. The Power Manager settings allow you to
further optimize battery life.
This mobile hotspot can also operate without a battery using the
supplied AC adapter. For extended periods on AC power, we
recommend removing the battery to extend the battery life.
Mobile
network
Battery
QR code
for quick
connect to
WiFi