NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro User manual

5G Mobile Router
Model MR6500
M6 Pro
5G Mobile Router
Quick Start
Get to know your mobile router
What’s in the box
• Nighthawk® M6 Pro 5G Mobile Router
• Battery cover
• Battery
• USB Type C cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card
Set up your mobile router
1. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
To better safeguard your network, the rst time you turn
on your mobile router, you are asked to set up your login
credentials.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize your mobile
router settings.
LCD home screen
The home screen displays your mobile router’s WiFi network
name and password, and the mobile network signal strength and
connection type.
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February 2022
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SAFETY FIRST
Please read all the safety notices before using this device. This device
is designed to be used at least 5 mm from your body. Do not use the
device near fuel or chemicals or in any areas such as service stations,
refineries, hospitals, or aircraft. Obey all warning signs where posted.
Radio frequency safety information. The device includes an internal
antenna. For optimum performance with minimum power consumption,
do not shield the device or cover it with any object. Covering the antenna
affects signal quality, might cause the router to operate at a higher power
level than needed, and might shorten battery life.
Radio frequency energy. Your wireless device is a low-power radio
transmitter and receiver. When switched on, it intermittently transmits radio
frequency (RF) energy (radio waves). The transmit power level is optimised
for best performance and is automatically reduced when there is good
quality reception. Maximum power is used only at the edge of network
coverage so under most circumstances the power output is very low.
Under poor network conditions the device transmits at a higher power, and
might get hot, and battery life might be signicantly shorter.
Declaration of conformity – specific absorption rate (SAR). Your device
is designed to be used at least 5 mm from the body. We declare that the
product detailed in this manual, and in combination with our accessories,
conforms with the essential requirements of the Radio Communications
Standard (Electromagnetic IC Radiation Human Exposure) 2003 and
the Australian Communications and Media Authority Section 376 of the
Telecommunications Act 1997 when used at a distance of not less than 5
mm from the body.
Install the battery
1. Verify the SIM orientation as shown on the product label.
2. 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
router and then plug it into either:
• A wall socket, using the AC adapter (faster charge option).
• A USB port on your laptop.
Signal
strength Battery
Mobile
network
QR code
for quick
connect to
WiFi
WiFi network
name and
password
nano
SIM
card
Use the battery or AC power
This mobile router can operate on battery when you’re away from
your home or the ofce. The Power Manager settings allow you to
further optimize battery life.
This mobile router 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.
Ethernet
port
External
antenna
port (TS-9)
External
antenna
port (TS-9)
USB
Type C
port
Power button
Home
Back
Touch
screen
Reset
button
To download the user manual, scan the QR code below or
visit https://www.downloads.netgear.com/les/GDC/MR6500/
MR6500_MR61100_UM_EN.pdf.

Support and Community
LCD WiFi Manager
You can manage the WiFi network and change the WiFi settings
from the LCD screen.
Change the WiFi network name and password
1. On the home screen, tap the WiFi tile.
2. Tap WiFi and select an available WiFi network.
3. Tap WiFi Name, enter your changes, and tap Done.
4. Tap WiFi Password, enter your changes, and tap Done.
If your device is not connecting to this mobile router, we suggest
enabling Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) in WiFi Band settings.
Web Admin Portal
You can use a web browser to view and change more advanced
mobile router settings.
Log In
1. To nd the URL for the Web Admin Portal, on your mobile
router, tap Settings > More > Device Information.
The URL displays. It is either http://mywebui.net or
http://192.168.1.1
2. On a WiFi‑capable device that is connected to your mobile
router, type the URL in the browser bar.
3. Log in as administrator.
LCD Settings
View or change the settings
On the home screen, tap the Settings tile.
From the Settings page, tap Airplane Mode, Security, Mobile, or
Screen to view or change the settings. Tap More to view Device
Information. Tap Software to check for software updates to ensure
your device is always up to date.
Connect to the Internet
The mobile router LCD screen goes dark to save power. A quick
press and release of the Power button wakes the screen.
QR code connect from a smartphone
1. Tap the QR code icon on the mobile router’s LCD home
screen.
A QR code displays.
2. Point your phone’s camera to the QR code.
Your phone connects to the mobile router WiFi network.
On your laptop or other WiFi-capable device
1. Open your WiFi network manager.
2. Find your mobile router’s WiFi network name (NTGR_XXXX)
and connect.
3. Enter your mobile router’s WiFi password.
Manage settings using the
NETGEAR Mobile app
Use the NETGEAR Mobile app to change your WiFi
network name and password. You can also use it to
play and share media, and access advanced mobile
router features.
1. Make sure your mobile device is connected to the Internet.
2. To download the NETGEAR Mobile app, scan a QR code
below or visit netgear.com/mobileapps.
Regulatory and Legal
From the Web Admin Portal home page, click the three‑dot icon in
the upper‑right corner to access help and support les.
Direct all calls and support for PINs, SIM card registration, account
and billing information, network services, and other general
enquiries to Telstra at 13 22 00.
Direct general enquiries to Telstra at livechat.telstra.com.
See your warranty card for warranty and service information.
For additional information, visit netgear.com/support to access the
user manual and to download rmware updates.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful
advice at community.netgear.com.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
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.
NOTE: The default administrator login is printed on
the mobile router label, which is inside the battery
compartment.
QR code
NOTE: To reduce power consumption and extend the
battery life, this mobile router by default has Ethernet
disabled. 2.5G Ethernet port can only be enabled when
the battery is removed. You can go to Power Manager to
change to custom prole settings.
NOTE: To reduce power consumption and extend the
battery life, this mobile router is default set to the WiFi
5GHz Only band. iOSAndroid