AT&T Nighthawk M6 User Manual

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Get to Know Your Mobile Hotspot
Power button
Ethernet port
Home
Back
Touch screen
Antenna port
Antenna port
USB Type C port
Note: The mobile hotspot comes with a preinstalled SIM card.
The SIM must be activated on a data plan with AT&T.
What’s in the Box
• Nighthawk® M6
with pre-installed SIM card
• Battery cover
• Battery
• USB Type C cable
• AC adapter
Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot
You can use the mobile hotspot LCD screen
to change settings such as the WiFi password,
WiFi Manager login password, and WiFi
standby time.
1 Press and hold the Power button for 2
seconds.
To better safeguard your network, the first
time you turn on your mobile hotspot, you
are asked to set up your login credentials.
2 Follow the instructions to customize your
mobile hotspot settings.
Signal
strength
Battery
Network
connection type
Home Screen
The Home screen displays the mobile
hotspot’s WiFi network name and password,
and the AT&T wireless network signal strength
and connection type.
QR code
for quick
connect to
WiFi
Install the Battery
1 Insert the battery.
2 Install the back cover.
3 To charge the battery, connect the USB
cable to the USB port and the AC adapter,
and plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
WiFi network
name and
password
Use the battery or AC power
Rely on battery power when you’re away from
home or the office. The Power Manager lets
you optimize battery life.
Your mobile hotspot can operate without the
battery. Remove the battery and plug the
provided AC adapter into a power outlet. Refer
to the user manual for more details.
USB C port
SIM card
(preinstalled)

AT&T Nighthawk M6 Specifications

General

Brand	AT&T
Model	Nighthawk M6
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

What's in the Box

Nighthawk M6 with pre-installed SIM card

Lists the Nighthawk M6 device with pre-installed SIM.

Battery cover

Identifies the battery cover included in the box.

Battery

Lists the battery component provided with the device.

USB Type C cable

Mentions the inclusion of a USB Type C cable.

AC adapter

Lists the AC adapter included for charging.

Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot

Power Button Operation

Instructions to power on the device by holding the power button.

Customizing Hotspot Settings

Guides users through customizing device settings via the LCD.

Mobile Hotspot Overview

Touch Screen Interface

Identifies the touch screen interface of the mobile hotspot.

Navigation Buttons

Refers to Home and Back functions for device navigation.

Connectivity Ports

Describes Antenna, Ethernet, and USB Type C ports.

Power Button Location

Points out the physical power button for the device.

Install the Battery

Insert the Battery

Instructions for inserting the battery into the device.

Attach the Back Cover

Steps for attaching the back cover after battery installation.

Home Screen Details

Network Signal and Status

Displays signal strength, connection type, and battery level.

WiFi Network Information

Shows the device's WiFi network name (SSID) and password.

QR Code for WiFi Connection

Provides a QR code for easy WiFi connection.

Powering the Device

Battery Power Usage

Explains using battery power for portability and optimizing life.

AC Power Operation

Details operating the device solely on AC power without the battery.

Connect to the Internet

Smartphone QR Code Connection

Instructions for connecting a smartphone using a QR code.

Laptop/Other WiFi Device Connection

Guides connecting other WiFi devices manually via network name and password.

Device Warmth Warning

Informs that the device may become warm during 5G network use.

LCD WiFi Manager

Change WiFi Network Name and Password

Steps to modify the WiFi network name and password via the LCD screen.

Web-Based WiFi Manager

Accessing the WiFi Manager

Instructions to access settings via a browser using device IP or URL.

Login Credentials

Details on how to log in using the admin password.

Advanced Management Options

NETGEAR Insight Pro Cloud Management

Overview of managing enterprise mobile hotspots with advanced features.

Manage Settings via Mobile App

Instructions to download and use the NETGEAR mobile app for settings.

Account and Support Information

Manage Your Account Online

Information on managing your AT&T account via the website.

Additional Support Resources

Provides website and phone numbers for further assistance.