NETGEAR MR6400 Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Mobile Router User Guide

Quick Start
Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Mobile Router
Model MR6400

What’s in the box

• Nighthawk® M6 Pro 5G Mobile Router
• Battery cover
•  Battery
• USB Type C cable
• AC adapter

Get to know your mobile router

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.

Set up your mobile router

1. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. To better safeguard your network, the first time you turn on your mobile router, you are asked to set up your login credentials.
2. Follow the on-screen 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.

Use the battery or AC power

This mobile router 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 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.

Connect to the Internet

The mobile router LCD screen goes dark to save power. A quick press and release of the Power button wake the screen.
QR code connect to 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 another 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.
   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 profile settings.

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. NOTE: To reduce power consumption and extend the battery life, this mobile router is default set to the WiFi 5 GHz Only band.

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.

Web Admin Portal

You can use a web browser to view and change more advanced mobile router settings.
Log In

1. To find 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.

NOTE: The default administrator login is printed on the mobile router label, which is inside the battery compartment.

Support and Community

From the Web, Admin Portal home page, click the three‑dot icon in the upper‑right corner to access help and support files.
Direct all calls and support for PINs, SIM card registration, account and billing information, network services, and other general inquiries to Dish at 800‑333‑3474.
See your warranty card for warranty and service information.
For additional information, visit netgear.com/support to access the user manual and 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, 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.

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.

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5G Mobile Router
To download the user manual, scan the QR code below or
visit https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/MR6400/MR6400_UM_EN.pdf.

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References

• English - NETGEAR Communities
• Mobile Login | Services | Home | NETGEAR
• NETGEAR Nighthawk App | NETGEAR
• NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR

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