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NETGEAR MR6550 User Manual (94 pages)
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 3.5 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Overview and Setup
8
Nighthawk M6 Hardware Overview
10
Install or Replace a SIM Card
11
Set up for Travel or Fixed Use
12
Travel Setup
13
Charge the Battery
13
Charging Best Practices
14
Fixed Setup
14
Set up Plugged-In Mode for Fixed Usage
15
Power on Your Hotspot and Finish Setup
16
View the Home Screen
17
Power off or Restart Your Mobile Hotspot
17
Manage Your Mobile Hotspot with NETGEAR Insight Pro
18
Chapter 2 Connect Devices to the Internet
20
Connect to Wifi Using the SSID and Password
21
Connect to Wifi Using the QR Code
21
Connect to Wifi Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
22
Connect a Computer to the Internet Using Tethering
23
Connect a Computer to the Internet Using Ethernet
23
Chapter 3 View Alerts, SMS Messages, and Usage Information
25
View Alerts from Your Mobile Hotspot
26
Update Software and Firmware from an Update Available Alert
27
View SMS Messages from Your Mobile Hotspot
27
Delete an SMS Message from Your Mobile Hotspot
28
View Data Usage from Your Mobile Hotspot
28
View Mobile Broadband Network Status from Your Mobile Hotspot
29
View a Network Map of Connected Devices
29
View a List of Connected Devices
30
View Details about Your Mobile Hotspot
30
View the Current Firmware Version
30
Chapter 4 Adjust Network, Security, and Performance Settings
32
Connect through Local Wifi or Ethernet to Conserve Data
34
Enable Wifi or Ethernet Offloading
34
Change the Wifi Network Name and Password
35
Enable or Disable Guest Wifi
35
Change Guest Wifi Settings
37
Change Wifi Bands or Enable Dual-Band Wifi
38
Disable or Re-Enable Wifi
38
Change Wifi Range
39
Change Wifi Standby Time
39
Change Power Mode to Optimize Performance and Battery Life
40
Enable or Disable Airplane Mode
41
Enable or Disable Screen Lock
41
Enable or Disable a Wifi Schedule
42
Configure Access Point Names (Apns)
43
Select an APN
43
Add a New APN
43
Edit an APN Entry
45
Disable or Re-Enable Domestic Data
45
Enable or Disable Roaming Data
46
Select a Cellular Band
46
Adjust Screen Brightness
47
Change Screen Timeout
47
Hide or Show Wifi Credentials on the Home Screen
48
Change User Interface Language
48
Manually Check for Software and Firmware Updates
49
Enable or Disable Ethernet
50
Enable or Disable IP Passthrough
51
Perform a Factory Reset
51
Change the Displayed Date Format
52
Change the Displayed Time Format
52
Change USB Tethering Settings
53
Enable or Disable GPS
53
Chapter 5 Access the Web User Interface
55
Log in to the Web User Interface
57
View SMS Messages from the Web User Interface
57
Delete an SMS Message from the Web User Interface
57
View Details about Your Mobile Hotspot from the Web User Interface
58
Enable Wifi or Ethernet Offloading from the Web User Interface
58
Change Wifi Band Settings from the Web User Interface
59
Change Wifi Network Name, Password, Encryption, or Channel Settings from the Web User Interface
60
Change Wifi Standby, Range, Bandwidth, and Info Display Settings from the Web User Interface
61
Enable or Disable Guest Wifi from the Web User Interface
62
Change Guest Wifi Settings from the Web User Interface
63
Change Power Mode from the Web User Interface
63
Configure Access Controls from the Web User Interface
64
Configure Website Filters from the Web User Interface
65
Configure a Wifi Schedule from the Web User Interface
66
Enable SIM Security from the Web User Interface
67
Change the Web User Interface Login Password
67
Back up Mobile Hotspot Settings from the Web User Interface
68
Restore Backed up Settings from the Web User Interface
68
Factory Reset Your Mobile Hotspot from the Web User Interface
69
Enable or Disable IP Passthrough from the Web User Interface
69
Disable or Re-Enable the DHCP Server Feature from the Web User Interface
70
View Data Usage from the Web User Interface
70
Configure Cellular Settings from the Web User Interface
71
Configure Access Point Names (Apns) from the Web User Interface
71
Add an APN for Another Network
71
Select an APN to Use
72
Remove an APN Entry
73
Configure Port Forwarding from the Web User Interface
73
Configure Port Filtering from the Web User Interface
74
Change Display Settings from the Web User Interface
74
Enable or Disable VPN Passthrough from the Web User Interface
75
Disable or Re-Enable Upnp from the Web User Interface
75
Configure a DMZ Server from the Web User Interface
76
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
78
View Alerts
79
SIM Error - Check SIM or SIM Not Installed
79
SIM Locked
79
Temperature-Related Alerts
79
Extend Battery Life
81
Improve Reception with an External Antenna
81
Factory Reset Your Mobile Hotspot
83
Appendix A Specifications
84
Battery Specifications
85
Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD Display Specifications
86
Mechanical Specifications
87
LTE and 5GNR Transmission Specifications
87
Features for Nighthawk M6 Product Family
91
GPS Support
92
Package Contents
92
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NETGEAR MR6550 User Manual (75 pages)
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 1.29 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Get Started
8
Meet Your Nighthawk M6
9
Nighthawk Band Support Matrix
10
Set up Your Nighthawk M6
11
Charge the Battery
12
Connect to the Internet
13
Connect from a Smartphone Using the QR Code
13
Replace a SIM Card
14
Home Screen
15
Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro
16
Power off or Reset the Nighthawk M6
17
Security Credentials
17
Connect to the Nighthawk M6 with Tethering
17
Log in to the Nighthawk M6 Web Page to View or Change Settings
18
View Data Usage on the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
21
View SMS Messages from the Nighthawk M6
21
View SMS Messages from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
21
Delete a Message from the Nighthawk M6
22
Delete a Message from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
22
View Alerts from the Nighthawk M6
23
View Alerts from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
24
Turn on Dual-Band Wifi from the Nighthawk M6
24
Turn on Dual-Band Wifi from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
25
Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6
26
Manage Your Broadband Network Connection
26
View Mobile Broadband Network Status from the Nighthawk M6
27
View Mobile Broadband Network Status from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
27
Turn Domestic Data off from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
28
Turn International Roaming on and off from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
28
Connect to Wifi
29
Manage Wifi
29
Specify Wifi Settings from the Nighthawk M6
30
Turn on 5 Ghz Wifi or 6 Ghz Wifi from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
31
Change Wifi Settings from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
32
Manage Wifi Security
33
Change Wifi Network Name and Password from the Nighthawk M6
33
Change Wifi Network Names and Passwords from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
33
Change Wifi Encryption Settings
34
Chapter 3 Manage Security
36
Change the Nighthawk M6 Web Page Login Settings
37
View Connected Devices from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
37
Activate SIM Security
38
Chapter 4 Maintain Your Nighthawk M6
39
Manage Power with Power Manager
40
Extend Battery Life
40
Adjust Wifi Settings to Optimize Battery Life
41
Set the Display to Increase Battery Life from the Nighthawk M6
41
Set the Display to Increase Battery Life from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
43
View Details about Your Device from the Nighthawk M6
44
View Details about Your Device from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
45
Add and Select Access Point Names (APN)
45
Add an APN for Another Network
45
Select an APN to Use
47
Remove an APN Entry
47
Enable DMZ
48
Update Nighthawk M6 Software and Firmware
48
Update Nighthawk M6 Software and Firmware in Response to an Update Available Alert
49
Check for Software Updates from the Nighthawk M6
49
Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions
51
Connect and Disconnect Devices and Access the Internet
52
What Do I Do if I Can't Connect a Device to the Nighthawk M6?.52
52
What Do I Do if I Can't Access the Internet
52
How Do I Disconnect from the Mobile Broadband Network
53
How Do I Find out How Many Devices Are Connected to My Nighthawk M6 Wifi Networks
53
What Do I Do if the no Signal Icon Displays
53
Why Can't My Device Access the Nighthawk M6 Web Page When Connected to a VPN
53
What Do I Do if My Nighthawk M6 Doesn't Connect to My Service Provider's Network
53
How Do I Go Back to the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
54
What Do I Do if I Forget My Admin Login Password
54
General Questions
55
Why Isn't My Battery Charging
55
Why Is the Signal Strength Indicator Always Low
55
Why Is the Download or Upload Speed Slow
55
The LCD Screen Is Not Lit. How Do I Know if the Nighthawk M6 Is Still Powered on
56
How Do I Find My Computer's IP Address
56
Find the IP Address on a Windows 10 Device
56
Find the IP Address on a Mac os X Device
56
Find the IP Address on Devices Running Other Operating Systems
56
How Do I Find a Device's MAC Address
56
Find the MAC Address on a Windows 10 Device
57
Find the MAC Address on a Mac os X Device
57
What Do I Do if the Wifi Network Name Doesn't Appear in the List of Networks
57
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
58
View Alerts
59
SIM Not Installed
59
SIM Error - Check SIM
59
SIM Locked
59
Temperature-Related Alerts
60
Reset the Nighthawk M6
60
Reset the Nighthawk M6 from the Nighthawk M6
60
Reset the Nighthawk M6 from the Nighthawk M6 Web Page
61
Chapter 7 Specifications
62
Battery Specifications
63
Nighthawk M6 Pro LCD Display Specifications
64
Nighthawk M6 LCD Display Specifications
65
Mechanical Specifications
66
LTE and 5GNR Transmission Specifications
66
Nighthawk M6 Mobile Band Specifications
70
Nighthawk M6 Pro Mobile Band Specifications
71
Features for Nighthawk M6 Product Family
73
Package Contents
74
Port Specifications
74
Security Specifications
74
Wifi Specifications
75
Environmental Specifications
75
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