NETGEAR MR6550-100APS 5G Mobile Hotspots User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- NETGEAR
Table of Contents
QUICK START
NIGHTHAWK NIGHTHAWK’ 5G Mobile Hotspots
GET TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE
Your mobile hotspot comes packaged with the following components:
- Nighthawk® M6 or M6 Pro 5G Mobile Hotspot*
- Battery cover
- Battery
- USB Type-C cable
- Power adapter
*Nighthawk M6 model shown for illustrative purposes.
INSTALL THE SIM AND BATTERY
Make sure that your nano SIM card matches the orientation shown on the device
label and gently insert it, then install the battery and back cover.
NOTE: Only use your fingers to insert or remove the nano SIM card. Using
other objects might damage your device.
To charge the battery, connect the USB cable to the mobile hotspot, then plug it into a wall socket using the AC power adapter or a computer USB port.
SET UP YOUR MOBILE HOTSPOT
Press and hold the Power button for two seconds, then follow the onscreen
instructions to set up a unique WiFi network name and password.
Customizing your WiFi settings helps to protect your mobile hotspot’s WiFi
network.
APN settings
With most carriers’ data plans, your mobile hotspot reads the data from your
SIM card and automatically determines the correct Access Point Name (APN)
settings. However, if you’re using an unlocked mobile hotspot with a less
common carrier or plan, you might need to manually enter APN settings. If the
APN Setup Required screen appears, your carrier’s APN data is not in our
database and you must enter it manually. Enter the values that your carrier
provided in the corresponding fields, then tap Save to complete setup.
NOTE: Your carrier determines its own APN information and must provide
you the information for its own data plan. We recommend that you contact your
carrier for the correct APN settings and only use the APN that your carrier
instructs you to use for your specific plan.
Home screen
When setup is complete, your hotspot displays the home screen:
NOTE: When idle, the touch screen goes dark to save power. Quickly press and release the Power button to wake the screen.
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
You can connect to the Internet by using your mobile hotspot’s QR code from a
smartphone, or by manually selecting your hotspot’s WiFi network name and
entering the password.
QR code connect from a smartphone
- Tap the QR code icon on the mobile hotspot’s LCD home screen.
A QR code displays. - Open your phone’s camera app and aim at the QR code.
Your phone connects to the mobile hotspot WiFi network.
Connect with the WiFi network name and password
- Open your device’s WiFi network manager.
- Find your mobile hotspot’s WiFi network name (NTGR_ XXXX) and connect.
- Enter your mobile hotspot’s WiFi password.
NOTE: If you use an older computer or mobile device and can’t connect to your hotspot, try enabling DualBand (2.4 & 5 GHz) in WiFi Band settings. By default, your hotspot is set to 5 GHz Only to reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
Connect using Ethernet
To extend battery life, Ethernet is disabled by default.
To enable Ethernet, tap Power Manager and change to Performance Mode.
MANAGE SETTINGS WITH 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 hotspot features.
- Make sure that your device is connected to the Internet.
- Scan the QR code to download the NETGEAR Mobile app.
https://www.netgear.com/mhs-mobile-app
SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY
From the Web Admin Portal at mywebui.net, click the three-dot icon in the
upper-right corner to access help and support files.
For additional information, visit
netgear.com/support to access the user
manual and to download firmware updates.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at
community.netgear.com.
REGULATORY AND LEGAL
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of
Conformity, visit
netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit netgear.com/about/privacy-
policy.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at
netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of
purchase within your return period.
Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors.
The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains,
boats, and aircraft, except that 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.
To
use your mobile hotspot, you need a valid, activated nano SIM card and a data
plan from your mobile provider. For more information, scan the QR code or
visit netgear.com/mobile-setup.
For more detailed information about setting up and using your mobile hotspot,
scan the QR code to download the Nighthawk M6 user manual or visit
netgear.com/m6usermanual.
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June 2023
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References
- English - NETGEAR Communities
- Mobile Login | Services | Home | NETGEAR
- NETGEAR Terms and Conditions | NETGEAR
- How do I get started with my unlocked NETGEAR mobile hotspot? - NETGEAR Support
- NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR
- Download Center | Downloads and Documentation | NETGEAR