NETGEAR MR6110 M6 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router User Manual

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User Manual  

Nighthawk M6 Pro, Nighthawk M6  

Models  

MR6110  

MR6400  

MR6500  

MR6150  

MR6450  

MR6550  

NETGEAR, Inc.  

350 E. Plumeria Drive  

San Jose, CA 95134, USA  

February 2023  

202-12621-02  

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NETGEAR MR6110 M6 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router User Manual Overview

Summary of Contents

• Page 1: Nighthawk M6 Pro, Nighthawk M6 models include MR6110, MR6400, MR6500, MR6150, MR6450, and MR6550.
• Page 2: Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. FCC regulations restrict operation of this device to indoor use only when it is operating in the 6 GHz band. The operation of 6 GHz band devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft. Operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period. For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit the specified website. You can access this document in Canadian French if sold in Canada. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
• 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 must be less than what is specified in the LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications. Operation in 5150~5350MHz is restricted to indoor use only. This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5945 to 6425 MHz band. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. SAR is measured with the device at 5 mm from the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level. The maximum SAR value is 1.652 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.
• Page 4: Meet your Nighthawk M6. Set up your Nighthawk M6. Charge the battery. Connect to the Internet. Connect from a smartphone using the QR code. Replace a SIM card. 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 to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or change settings.
• Page 5: Manage WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6. Turn on 5 GHz WiFi or 6 GHz WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page. Change WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 web page. Manage WiFi security. Change WiFi network name and password from the Nighthawk M6. Change WiFi encryption settings. Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings. Activate SIM security. Add and select access point names (APN). Update Nighthawk M6 software and firmware. Check for software updates from the Nighthawk M6. What do I do if I can’t connect a device to the Nighthawk M6?
• Page 6: How do I find out how many devices are connected to my Nighthawk M6 WiFi networks? What do I do if my Nighthawk M6 doesn’t connect to my service provider’s network? What do I do if I forget my admin login password? What do I do if the WiFi network name doesn’t appear in the list of networks? How do I find my computer’s IP address? How do I find a device’s MAC address? Why isn’t my battery charging? Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low? Why is the download or upload speed slow? The LCD screen is not lit. How do I know if the Nighthawk M6 is still powered on? Find the IP address on a Windows 10 device. Find the MAC address on a Windows 10 device.
• Page 7: Get started The Nighthawk M6 securely connects up to 32 connected devices with 5G speeds. This chapter provides an overview of features, and instructions for how to set up your Nighthawk M6 and connect to the Internet. Set up your Nighthawk M6. Charge the battery. Connect to the Internet. Connect from a smartphone using the QR code. Replace a SIM card. Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6. Security credentials. Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or change settings.
• Page 8: Meet your Nighthawk M6. The Nighthawk M6 front panel has a touch screen, a Home button, and a Back button. 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. Get started.
• Page 9: Nighthawk M6 connectors are essential for setup. Different models in the Nighthawk family support varying levels of radio frequency bands. Advanced models support mmWave and WiFi 6E, while others may only support WiFi 6E or WiFi 5E. A summary table outlines the band support for the M6 series devices. The M6 Pro supports WiFi 6E but does not support mmWave. Other models in the series provide different combinations of WiFi and mmWave support. Understanding the band support is crucial for optimal performance. Refer to the band support matrix for specific device capabilities. Installation may vary based on the model selected. Ensure compatibility with your existing network setup. Follow the user manual for detailed installation instructions. Check the device specifications before proceeding with setup.
• Page 10: Set up your Nighthawk M6. To set up your Nighthawk M6, insert the battery. Install the back cover. Firmly close the back cover. Push the power button to power on the Nighthawk M6. The home screen appears.
• Page 11: Familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Your battery comes partially charged. To charge your battery, connect the USB-C charging cable to your Nighthawk M6. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your computer or to the USB charger. When you turn on your Nighthawk M6, it automatically connects to the network in your area. Connect your device to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network to access the Internet.
• Page 12: Nighthawk M6 Your Nighthawk M6 might come with a preinstalled SIM card that must be activated on a data plan from your service provider. If it does not come with a preinstalled SIM card, obtain one with an active data plan. To connect to the Internet, press the Power button to turn on the Nighthawk M6. The device powers up and the Lock screen appears. On your laptop or WiFi device, open your WiFi network connection manager and select the Nighthawk M6 network using the WiFi name and password displayed on the LCD Home page. If the LCD screen is blank, press and quickly release the Power button to view the WiFi network name and password. The default WiFi password is printed on a label under the battery. You can also connect from a smartphone using the QR code located in the top area of the dashboard.
• Page 13: To connect using the QR code, tap the QR code icon on the Nighthawk M6 LCD home screen. A QR code displays. Point your phone's camera at the QR code to connect to the Nighthawk M6 WiFi network. To replace a SIM card, remove the back cover by lifting the corners and then remove the battery. Slide out the SIM card and insert the replacement SIM card.
• Page 14: Insert the battery. Install the back cover. You can use the Home screen to view the Nighthawk M6’s status, configure WiFi settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts.
• Page 15: Manage the Nighthawk M6 with NETGEAR Insight Pro. NETGEAR Insight Pro is a cloud-based management platform that allows you to manage, deploy, and configure enterprise mobile devices such as the Nighthawk M6. You have complete visibility and simple control, centrally applying company policies, profiles, monitoring, and more. When the Nighthawk M6 is running under Insight Pro, it shows the Insight icon on the dashboard. For more information on NETGEAR Insight Pro, visit the NETGEAR website.
• Page 16: Power off or reset the Nighthawk M6 by holding down the Power button for 5 seconds. The Power Off/Reset menu appears, prompting you to power off or restart the device. Tap Power Off to power off the device, or choose restart to reset the device. Two passwords are associated with the Nighthawk M6: the WiFi password and the web admin login password. The WiFi password is unique to your device and displays on the home screen. The default WiFi password is printed on a label under the battery. The web admin login password is used to log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page as an administrator. The default login password is also printed on a label under the battery. You can connect a computer to the Nighthawk M6 using a USB-C cable, known as tethering. The computer's operating system detects the Nighthawk M6 the first time you use the USB-C cable. Ensure that the Nighthawk M6 is powered off before installation. Make sure the Nighthawk M6 is connected to the internet before proceeding with driver installation on Windows.
• Page 17: Connect the Nighthawk M6 to your computer using the USB cable. The Nighthawk M6 automatically powers on. After the driver is installed, you can visit the Nighthawk M6 web page to customize your Nighthawk M6’s advanced settings. Log in to the Nighthawk M6 web page to view or change settings. Your Nighthawk M6 comes configured and ready to use as is. To log in to your Nighthawk M6 web page, launch a web browser from the connected device. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Log in using your admin password. The default admin login password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive. You can use the Nighthawk M6 web page to manage advanced settings.
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• Page 19: 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 - Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 - Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 - Manage your broadband network connection - Connect to WiFi - Manage WiFi - Manage WiFi Security
• Page 20: To view data usage information on the Nighthawk M6 web page, connect a computer or WiFi device to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 to access the Nighthawk M6 web page. Log in using the administrator password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. The web page displays data usage for the current billing cycle and broadband session. To view SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 display, check for unread messages and tap the message to read the full text. To view SMS messages from the Nighthawk M6 web page, connect a computer or WiFi device to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser bar to access the Nighthawk M6 web page.
• Page 21: Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive. The home page displays. Select Messages. You can delete messages from your Nighthawk M6 display. To delete messages from the Nighthawk M6 display: Tap Settings. Tap Messages. The Messages screen displays. Select the message to delete. Tap Delete. The message is deleted.
• Page 22: To delete a message from the Nighthawk M6 web page, connect a computer or WiFi device to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 to display the Nighthawk M6 web page. Enter the administrator login password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. The home page will display after logging in. Select Messages to view a list of messages. Choose the message and click the Delete button to remove it. The Nighthawk M6 displays alerts to advise you of device status changes. Alerts appear on the LCD screen and web page when there are outstanding issues. They remain until the issues are resolved, at which point they are automatically removed. Press the Power button to wake the Nighthawk M6 and swipe up to unlock the device.
• Page 23: Nighthawk M6 Your Nighthawk M6 displays alerts to advise you of device status changes. To view alerts from the Nighthawk M6 web page, connect a computer or WiFi device to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser bar. Enter the administrator login password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays any current alerts. Follow the instructions in each alert to address the conditions that caused it to display.
• Page 24: Turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6. Dual-Band is supported on all models. Only the MR6450 and MR6550 allow Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). All models enable Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) configuration in the GUI. The overall throughput speed could decrease when WiFi dual-band is enabled. To turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6: Tap WiFi, then tap Band. The Band screen displays options for Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). Click Apply to save your settings. To turn on dual-band WiFi from the Nighthawk M6 web page: launch a web browser from a connected device. Enter http://192.168.1.1 to access the Nighthawk M6 web page. Enter the administrator login password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. The home page displays after successful login.
• Page 25: Select WiFi band. If your Nighthawk device model supports dual-band, select Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). The MR6150 does not support the dual-band feature. Click Apply. A message displays telling you that to save this change, your device must restart WiFi connections. You can enable GPS location services on some Nighthawk M6 models. To enable GPS on the Nighthawk M6: From the Nighthawk M6 dashboard, select Settings > More > GPS. Pull the slider to the right (On) to enable GPS. GPS is enabled.
• Page 26: Manage your broadband network connection. You can view the mobile broadband network status, turn domestic data on and off, and turn international roaming on and off. To view network status from the Nighthawk M6, tap Settings. Tap Mobile. To view details about the network status, tap Status.
• Page 27: To view network status from the Nighthawk M6 web page, connect a computer or WiFi device to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 to access the Nighthawk M6 web page. Enter the administrator login password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. Select Settings > Status > Network to view the Status page. You can turn domestic data off from the Nighthawk M6 web page, but not on. To turn domestic data off, repeat the process of connecting to the Nighthawk M6 and accessing the web page. The home page will display after entering the administrator login password.
• Page 28: Nighthawk M6 Select Settings > Advanced Settings > Cellular. Uncheck the Data check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Turn international roaming on and off from the Nighthawk M6 web page. Make sure that you are aware of any extra charges for data that you might incur. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. Select Settings > Advanced > Cellular. In the check box for Roaming Data, check the box to turn roaming On or uncheck it to turn roaming Off.
• Page 29: Connect to WiFi You can connect up to 32 devices to your Nighthawk M6 network. To connect using the WiFi password, view the list of available WiFi networks on your device. Connect to the network that corresponds to your Nighthawk M6 network as displayed on the LCD screen. When prompted, enter the WiFi password for your Nighthawk M6 network. The WiFi password displays on the Nighthawk M6 LCD screen. Manage WiFi You can set up the WiFi radio of the Nighthawk M6 by customizing settings on the Nighthawk M6 web page. Depending on the MR device version, the following WiFi profiles are available: Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) or Dual-Band (2.4 & 6 GHz). The MR6150 does not provide dual-band support; it supports 2.4 GHz only. Share your main WiFi with 2.4 GHz devices that you trust. Share your main WiFi with 5 GHz devices that you trust. Share your main WiFi with 6 GHz devices that you trust.
• Page 30: Turn off WiFi. By default, 5 GHz Only WiFi is enabled. If your place of business does not allow WiFi or for any other reason you want to disable WiFi and use the Nighthawk M6 only in tethered mode, the Nighthawk M6 gives you that option. WiFi on the Nighthawk M6 will restart whenever you make a change to WiFi settings. Please ensure your connected devices are set to automatically reconnect to WiFi. To specify the WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6, press the Power button to wake the device. To turn the WiFi signal on or off, tap WiFi. The WiFi screen displays. Tap Options to access the WiFi Options screen. To toggle the WiFi radio, tap WiFi On/Off. A message displays to tell you that changing the WiFi info temporarily causes connectivity loss. Click Apply to save your settings.
• Page 31: The WiFi Options screen displays. Tap the WiFi Standby field to modify the standby timer. 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. 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 6GHz WiFi. When all of your devices support 5 GHz WiFi, use 5 GHz WiFi for faster downloads. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band. Select 5GHz Only or select 6GHz Only.
• Page 32: Change WiFi settings from the Nighthawk M6 web page. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band > More > 5GHz > Global Settings. To allow the WiFi information to be displayed on the Nighthawk M6 home screen, leave the WiFi Info on Home check box selected. A message displays to tell you that changing the WiFi info will temporarily cause connectivity loss. WiFi on the Nighthawk M6 will restart whenever you make a change to WiFi settings. Please ensure your connected devices are set to automatically reconnect to WiFi. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
• Page 33: Change WiFi network name and password from the Nighthawk M6. The WiFi network name identifies your WiFi network and is visible to other WiFi-enabled devices. Press the Power button to wake the device. Tap WiFi > WiFi. The settings screen for the network displays. 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. Enter the new WiFi name and password. Tap Done. Change WiFi network names and passwords from the Nighthawk M6 web page. To change network name and password from the Nighthawk M6 web page: From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser.
• Page 34: Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band. Change the WiFi Name and WiFi Password fields as desired. Click the Apply button. A message displays telling you that to save this change, your device must restart WiFi connections. All devices that were connected must reconnect with the new name and password. To change the type of security used for main WiFi, launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Select Settings > General > WiFi Band > More > 5GHz Wireless. In the Encryption menu for main WiFi or guest WiFi, select a security option.
• Page 35: WPA2 Personal AES is the default security setting, providing strong security for newer WiFi devices. To save changes, click the Apply button. A message will inform you that your device must restart to save changes. Click Continue to proceed with the restart. Your settings will be saved after the restart. Reconnect your WiFi devices if necessary, using the new WiFi credentials.
• Page 36: Manage security For information about WiFi security settings, see Manage WiFi security. The chapter covers the following topics: Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings. View connected devices from the Nighthawk M6 web page. Activate SIM security.
• Page 37: Change the Nighthawk M6 web page login settings. You can change the admin password for the Nighthawk M6 web page. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. Select Settings > Administration > Set Password. In the New Password field, change the password used to log in as an administrator. Best practice is to set a more secure password. Enter a maximum of 31 characters. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
• Page 38: Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive. 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. To activate SIM security, launch a web browser from a connected device. Enter http://192.168.1.1. Select Settings > Security > SIM Security. Click the Activate button. Enter your PIN and click the Apply button. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times, the SIM is blocked. Contact your network service provider to receive a PUK number to unblock the SIM.
• Page 39: Maintain your Nighthawk M6. 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. Add and select access point names (APN). Enable DMZ. Update Nighthawk M6 software and firmware.
• Page 40: Manage power with Power Manager. You can manage Nighthawk M6 power usage by enabling Power Manager. Power Manager lets you select one of the following profiles: Performance: Best performance. Reduced battery life. Balance: Best battery life. AC-Powered: Automatically selected when battery is removed and AC charger is plugged in. Select options under Battery Only or under Plugged In as required. To enable Power Manager: Press Power to wake the Nighthawk M6. The Home screen appears. Tap Power Manager. The Power Manager menu appears. Select a profile that suits your needs.
• Page 41: Nighthawk M6 The Nighthawk M6 is configured to optimize battery life. Factors that affect battery life include screen brightness, standby time, data throughput, mobile broadband signal strength, and WiFi range. To extend battery life, use the Power Manager to specify a Balanced power configuration. Adjust WiFi settings to optimize battery life. Set the standby timer to a shorter period to minimize wait time before going into standby mode. WiFi on the Nighthawk M6 will restart whenever you make a change to WiFi settings. Ensure connected devices are set to automatically reconnect to WiFi. You can set the WiFi standby to 5 minutes. Adjust display settings to increase battery life.
• Page 42: Set the display to increase battery life from the Nighthawk M6. 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. To change the screen brightness from the Nighthawk M6, tap Settings. Tap Screen. The settings screen for the network displays. Slide the Screen Brightness slider to the brightness that you want. Your settings are saved. Tap Screen Timeout. The Screen Timeout screen displays. Tap the field for the selection that you want. Maintain your Nighthawk M6.
• Page 43: 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. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. Select Settings > Advanced > Device. The device settings page opens. Adjust any of these settings: Screen Brightness and Screen Timeout. Click the Apply button.
• Page 44: 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). Tap Settings. Tap More. Tap Device Information. Scroll down to view additional device information.
• Page 45: Nighthawk M6 web page provides details about your device such as the model number, software version, and IMEI. To view details about your device, connect to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 to access the Nighthawk M6 web page. Enter the administrator login password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. Select Settings > WiFi Status > Account to view details for your Nighthawk M6. Your Nighthawk M6 comes preconfigured with the access point name (APN) for your network service provider. You can add additional APNs and select among the configured APNs for use by the Nighthawk M6. To add an APN for another network, connect to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 to access the Nighthawk M6 web page. Enter the administrator login password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label.
• Page 46: Select Settings > Advanced > Cellular. The Add APN screen displays. Click the Add button. Specify the APN name. Specify the APN as defined by the carrier. Change the PDP (data protocol), if necessary. Change the PDP roaming protocol, if necessary. PDP roaming protocol is the IP protocol used while you are roaming. Select the network authentication mode. Enter the name and password, if they are required for the network. Click the ADD button. The entry is added to the table.
• Page 47: Select an APN to use To select an APN to use, connect to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Enter the administrator login password, which is case-sensitive and printed on the product label. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > Cellular. The APN page displays. Select the Active radio button next to the APN entry. The APN is selected. Remove an APN entry To remove an APN entry, connect to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Enter the administrator login password, which is case-sensitive and printed on the product label. Select Settings > Advanced > Cellular. The APN page displays. Select the box to the left of the APN and click the Delete button. The APN is removed.
• Page 48: Enable DMZ In a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ. To enable the DMZ and designate a computer to screen incoming traffic: From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1. The Nighthawk M6 web page displays. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive. Select Settings > Advanced > Other. Scroll down to display the DMZ section. Check the Enable check box. In the DMZ Address field, enter the IP address of the computer to which you want all data sent. If the Nighthawk M6 is tethered using a USB cable, this address is 192.168.1.4. If the Nighthawk M6 is connected using WiFi, the first WiFi client’s IP address is usually 192.168.1.XX. Click the Apply button.
• Page 49: 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. To update the Nighthawk M6 software or firmware in response to an Update Available alert, press the Power button to wake the device. The home screen displays and shows the alert. Tap Install/Update to start the update process. After the update install completes, the Nighthawk M6 reboots. Check for software updates from the Nighthawk M6 by tapping Settings.
• Page 50: Tap More to access the software update options. The Software Update screen displays available updates. Tap the Check for updates now button to refresh the screen. If an upgrade is available, tap the Update now button to install it. To postpone the update, tap Postpone. If you tap Update now, the update proceeds immediately. Postponing the update will delay it for 4 hours. After the wait period, tap Continue Update to proceed. If the battery is low, connect the device to charge to continue. After the update install completes, the Nighthawk M6 reboots. Maintain your Nighthawk M6 for optimal performance.
• Page 51: Connect and disconnect devices and access the Internet. General questions.
• Page 52: Nighthawk M6 Connect and disconnect devices and access the Internet What do I do if I can’t connect a device to the Nighthawk M6? If you are experiencing problems connecting to the Nighthawk M6, try the following suggestions: Turn off your Nighthawk M6 and take the battery out, wait 10 seconds, put the battery back in, and turn your Nighthawk M6 on. Restart your computer or WiFi device. Turn off or temporarily disable any security programs or firewalls. If possible, try using another computer or WiFi device to connect to your Nighthawk M6. What do I do if I can’t access the Internet? If you are connected to the Nighthawk M6 but cannot connect to the Internet, try the following suggestions: Check the display status on the Nighthawk M6’s LCD screen. Make sure that network coverage is available in your area. Make sure that your SIM card is active and enabled with data services. Wait one to two minutes for the Nighthawk M6 to initialize. Check the device information screen to make sure the SIM information is displayed. Confirm that your account is activated and that no other Internet connections are active. Switch your Nighthawk M6 off and on and restart your computer or WiFi device.
• Page 53: 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. 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 number of users connected to your WiFi network. What do I do if the No Signal icon displays? If the No Signal icon displays, make sure that you are in your network service provider’s coverage area. What do I do if my Nighthawk M6 doesn’t connect to my service provider’s network? If your Nighthawk M6 does not connect to your service provider’s mobile broadband network, try the following suggestions: Make sure that your SIM account is active. If you use a prepaid SIM card, make sure that the account balance is positive. If your Nighthawk M6 still does not connect, you might need to create or update the default connection profile. To check the default connection profile settings, launch a web browser from a device connected to the Nighthawk M6.
• Page 54: Enter http://192.168.1.1 to access the Nighthawk M6 web page. Enter the Nighthawk M6 password, which is case sensitive and printed on the product label. Select Settings > Advanced > Cellular to review the settings. To view the Nighthawk M6 web page, connect a computer or WiFi device to the Nighthawk M6 and launch a web browser. The default administrator login password is also printed on the product label and is case sensitive. The home page displays after entering the correct password.
• Page 55: Nighthawk M6 The default password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive. 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. If you are in a low-coverage area, are transferring a lot of data, or left the Nighthawk M6 in a hot location, the internal temperature of the Nighthawk M6 can rise above 45°C (113°F). Check to ensure that the USB cable and the AC wall charger are connected securely and are working correctly. If the device is left charging for over seven consecutive days, the device automatically enters a battery longevity mode to enhance the life of the battery. Your Nighthawk M6’s reception is poor. Try moving it to a location with a clear view of the sky.
• Page 56: Nighthawk M6 Data transfer speed depends on signal strength and interfering radio sources. Check your signal strength and network type; for example, 5G is generally faster than 4G. Check WiFi interference by powering the Nighthawk M6 off and on to find a better WiFi channel. Change the WiFi band from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz. The LCD screen dims to save energy, but the LED continues to blink slowly to indicate that the Nighthawk M6 is still powered on. To find your computer’s IP address, the steps depend on the operating system. For Windows 10, open the command prompt and enter ipconfig to find the IP address. For Mac OS X, go to System Preferences and select Network to find the IP address.
• Page 57: Nighthawk M6 Select the WiFi adapter. The IP address is displayed in the right pane. Refer to the user documentation for your operating system or computer. You must know the MAC address for a device when you are doing the following: assigning an IP address based on a MAC address or allowing or denying devices access to your WiFi network. The steps for finding a device’s MAC address depend on the operating system. To find the MAC address on a Windows 10 device, open the command prompt window and enter ipconfig /all. Write down the physical address for the entry that relates to the WiFi network connection. To find the MAC address on a Mac OS X device, select System Preferences > Network and choose the WiFi adapter. Select Advanced to view additional details.
• Page 58: Nighthawk M6 The Ethernet ID is displayed. This is the same as the MAC address. If you do not see the Nighthawk M6’s WiFi networks from your WiFi-enabled device, try these suggestions: Refresh the list of networks. If the LCD screen is dark, the WiFi radio might be asleep. Press the Power button to wake the Nighthawk M6. Check the WiFi band settings and consider using the 2.4 GHz band for increased compatibility with client devices.
• Page 59: This appendix covers battery specifications. It includes Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD display specifications. Mechanical specifications are detailed. LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications are provided. Nighthawk M6 mobile band specifications are included. Nighthawk M6 Pro mobile band specifications are outlined. Features for the Nighthawk M6 product family are described. GPS support is mentioned. Package contents are listed. Port specifications are detailed. Security specifications are provided. WiFi specifications are included. Environmental specifications are outlined.
• Page 60: Battery specifications include a removable Li-ion battery. The device offers up to 9 hours of continuous usage. The 9+ hour battery life is achieved under specific conditions, such as streaming YouTube for 1 hour followed by 30 minutes of idle time.
• Page 61: Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro LCD display specifications. Nighthawk M6 features a 2.4 in. (6.1 cm.) LCD touch screen. Nighthawk M6 Pro features a 2.8 in. (7.1 cm.) LCD touch screen.
• Page 62: Nighthawk M6 Mechanical specifications Physical dimensions include weight and dimensions for various models. Weight for MR6500, MR6400, MR6450, and MR6550 is 250 g with battery. Weight for MR6110 and MR6150 is also 250 g with battery. Dimensions include a length and width of 105 mm and a thickness of 21 mm excluding the feet. LTE and 5GNR transmission specifications are provided. Transmission specifications detail LTE and 5GNR characteristics. Tables indicate LTE transmission characteristics for MR6150 and MR6550. Frequency bands include B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, and B13. Ext Ant Gain is listed as 4 dBi for various bands.
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• Page 64: Nighthawk M6 Specifications LTE transmission characteristics for MR6500 5GNR transmission characteristics for MR6150 and MR6550 Gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) Bands Ext Ant Gain (dBi) User Manual
• Page 65: Nighthawk M6 mobile band specifications This section provides mobile band specifications for the Nighthawk devices.
• Page 66: Nighthawk M6 This section provides mobile band specifications for the Nighthawk devices. To view tables that show the mobile band specifications for the Nighthawk devices, use the camera app on your mobile device to select the following QR code. Nighthawk M6 Pro mobile band specifications.
• Page 67: Nighthawk M6 Features for Nighthawk M6 product family Insight Pro feature support WiFi 6E (6 GHz) feature support 2.5G BaseT feature support To view tables that show the feature support for the Nighthawk devices, use the camera app on your mobile device to select the following QR code. Specifications
• Page 68: Some Nighthawk M6 devices provide GPS support. You can enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 device as described in Enable GPS from the Nighthawk M6 on page 25. The following table indicates which Nighthawk M6 devices support GPS. Device GPS support: MR6110, MR6400, MR6500, MR6150, MR6450, MR6550. MR6110, MR6400, and MR6500 support GPS. MR6150, MR6450, and MR6550 do not support GPS.
• Page 69: Package contents include the Nighthawk M6 Pro or Nighthawk M6, a removable lithium ion battery, an AC charger, a USB Type-C cable, a Quick Start Guide, and a safety leaflet. The Nighthawk M6 provides one USB 3.2 Type-C port and an Ethernet port. Supported security features include WiFi security encryption, VPN pass-through, a NAT firewall, and a password protected administration UI.
• Page 70: WiFi specifications include support for WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax with 2x2 MIMO. The device operates on 2.4/5/6 GHz standalone frequencies. Operation in the 5150MHz to 5350MHz band is restricted to indoor use only in several countries. The device is also restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5945MHz to 6425MHz band. Installation and operation should maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is measured with the device at 5 mm to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level. The maximum SAR value is 1.652 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. The 5GHz range operates between 5150-5350MHz. The 6GHz range operates between 5945-6425MHz.
• Page 71: Recommended operating and storage temperatures are provided for the device. The operating temperature range is from 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F). The storage temperature range is from -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F).