NETGEAR M2 Quick Start Guide
Nighthawk M2 Status Bar Icons
Signal strength
Network type
Roaming Connected to a network other than Telstra’s
Trafc
Battery
Battery hot while
charging
Battery hot, not
charging
Alert
You can use touch screen icons and other screen elements to view the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router’s status, congure WiFi, congure band settings, view
data usage details, and view system alerts.
1 bar - low signal
5 bars - strong signal
4G
HSPA+ / DC HSPA
3G
Outline. Connected
Solid. Sending or receiving
None. Not connected
5 bars. Fully charged
1 bar. Battery low
The batter y is hot, but is being charged
The batter y is too hot and is not being charged
To view sys tem alerts, go to the Nighthawk M2 Mobile router’s
home page, http://m.home
Advanced conguration and features
¾ To access advanced conguration settings and features, log in to the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router’s home page:
1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router.
2. In the address eld of the web browser, enter http://m.home or
http://192.168.1.1.
3. In the Sign In eld, enter the admin password and click the Sign In
button.
See the label located under the battery for the initial admin password.
We recommend that you change it to a password that you want to use.
Upload media les to the Nighthawk M2 mobile router
You can upload media les to either a USB drive connected to the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router. USB drives are sold separately.
1. Log in to the Nighthawk M2 mobile router home page.
2. Click the MyMedia tab.
3. Drag and drop your les onto the page.
Use the Nighthawk M2 mobile router to charge devices
If the battery power is low on your smartphone or other device, you can give it a
boost by connecting it to the Nighthawk M2 mobile router’s USB port A connector.
Jump boost begins automatically once
the devices are connected. Note that
Jump boost is only supported when the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router contains
a battery.
TS-9 Por t 1
USB (type A)
USB (type C)
TS-9 Por t 2
LAN/WAN
LED status
Slow blue blink The Nighthawk M2 router is ready.
Fast blue blink The Nighthawk M2 router is transferring data.
Slow amber blink The Nighthawk M2 router is not ready.
Power button
Turn on the router. Press and hold the Power button for three seconds
Turn off the router. Press and hold the Power button for ve seconds.
Wake the router. Press and quickly release the Power button.
Specications
LTE CAT 20, up to 5-band CA and 4x4
MIMO
LTE/4GX 700/900/1800/2100/2600
MHz
3G 850/900/1900/2100 MHz WiFi 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz
WiFi: Full Dual-Band/Dual-Concurrent
WiFi
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
Support
From the Nighthawk M2 mobile router home page (http://m.home), click the three
dot icon
Direct all calls and support for PIN numbers, 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 full user manual
and to download rmware updates.
in the upper right corner to access help and support les.
Quick Start
M2
Next Gen Gigabit LTE Mobile Router
2
36.92
49.66
SAFETY FIRST
E695
Please read all the safety notices before using this device. This device is designed to be used at least 20 cm from your body.
Do not use the device near fuel or chemicals or in any areas such as service stations, reneries, 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 signicantly shorter.
Declaration of conformity – specic absorption rate (SAR). Your device is designed to be used at least 20 cm 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 20 cm from the body.
Package contents
• Nighthawk M2 mobile router
• Battery
• Quick start guide
• Bottom cover
• Type-C USB cable
• AC power adapter
Note: Quick start guide and bottom cover are in an envelope.
Check the SIM card and insert the battery
1. Make sure that power to the Nighthawk M2 mobile router is off.
2. Check to see if a SIM card is in the SIM card slot.
3. If a SIM card is not in the slot, locate the SIM card.
4. To get a valid and provisioned SIM card,
contact your mobile provider.Carefully
slide the micro SIM card into the slot with
the gold contacts facing down. The SIM
card icon illustrates the orientation.
Reset
5. Align the battery connectors and insert
the battery making sure the contact side
of the battery goes undr the two plastic
tabs in the battery recess.
6. Replace the mobile router cover.
Note: You can operate the Nighthawk M2 mobile router without a battery. This is the
normal way to operate it when it is used as a fixed router.
SIM card
Download 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 enable the travel router feature.
1. Connect your mobile device to the Internet.
2. Download the NETGEAR Mobile app from
netgear.com/mobileapps.
Set up the device
1. Press and hold the Power button on the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router for three seconds.
After several seconds the screen to set
up your device displays. (After you set
up your device, the rst screen that
displays is the home screen.)
2. Use the onscreen instructions to change the SSID, passphrase, and
admin password, or use the NETGEAR Mobile app, or visit http://m.
home or http://192.168.1.1 from a device that is connected to the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router.
Note: Although not required, we strongly recommend you change the SSID,
passphrase, and admin password.
Home
Return
Power
Connect your devices
1. Check to make sure that WiFi is enabled on your computer or mobile
device and search for WiFi networks.
Windows
Mac Select WiFi > Network.
Mobile
devices
2. To view the WiFi name and password, press and release the Power
button.
3. Select the WiFi name displayed on your Nighthawk M2 mobile router
screen.
4. Enter the WiFi password exactly as shown on the
Nighthawk M2 mobile router screen.
Note: Your password is case-sensitive. We strongly recommend that you
change the default admin password.
5. To use the router as an Internet gateway, connect an Ethernet device to
the Nighthawk M2 mobile router Ethernet port.
Click the Internet Access icon, which is usually found on
the bottom right side of your screen.
Tap Settings > WiFi.
Device indicator panel
The device indicator panel shows you the status of your Nighthawk M2 mobile
router.
Telstra
4G 100%
WiFi Name
WiFi Password
6.8* GB of 15 GB used
11 days left
*Estimated data.
8
WiFi
201-23748-02
NETGEAR INTL LTD
Building 3, University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland
11:15 AM
TPPW4G_298D
11089352
45%
Used
Check my account
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January 2019
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