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NETGEAR MR6500 User Manual

NETGEAR MR6500
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview and Setup
Nighthawk M6 hardware overview................................................. 10
Install or replace a SIM card............................................................. 11
Set up for travel or fixed use............................................................ 12
Travel setup................................................................................... 13
Charge the battery................................................................... 13
Charging best practices.......................................................... 14
Fixed setup.................................................................................... 14
Set up Plugged-In Mode for fixed usage.............................. 15
Power on your hotspot and finish setup........................................ 16
View the home screen................................................................. 17
Power off or restart your mobile hotspot....................................... 17
Manage your mobile hotspot with NETGEAR Insight Pro........... 18
Chapter 2 Connect devices to the Internet
Connect to WiFi using the SSID and password............................. 21
Connect to WiFi using the QR code............................................... 21
Connect to WiFi using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)................... 22
Connect a computer to the Internet using tethering................... 23
Connect a computer to the Internet using Ethernet.................... 23
Chapter 3 View alerts, SMS messages, and usage information
View alerts from your mobile hotspot............................................ 26
Update software and firmware from an Update Available
alert................................................................................................ 27
View SMS messages from your mobile hotspot............................ 27
Delete an SMS message from your mobile hotspot..................... 28
View data usage from your mobile hotspot.................................. 28
View mobile broadband network status from your mobile
hotspot............................................................................................... 29
View a network map of connected devices................................... 29
View a list of connected devices..................................................... 30
View details about your mobile hotspot........................................ 30
View the current firmware version.................................................. 30
Chapter 4 Adjust network, security, and performance settings
Connect through local WiFi or Ethernet to conserve data.......... 34
Enable WiFi or Ethernet offloading............................................ 34
Change the WiFi network name and password............................ 35
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NETGEAR MR6500 Specifications

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ModelMR6500
CategoryNetwork Router
WiFi TechnologyWiFi 6
5G SupportYes
Ethernet Ports1 x Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports1
SIM Card SlotYes
Battery Capacity5040 mAh
Wi-Fi SpeedUp to 1.8 Gbps
Wireless Technology802.11ax
Frequency Band2.4GHz, 5GHz
Cellular Technology4G LTE
External Antenna PortsYes
Security FeaturesWPA3
Weight240 grams

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