350 E. Plumeria DriveMarch 2021
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Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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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.
This chapter provides an overview of the Nighthawk 5G Mobile Router and instructions
for how to set up your Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router and connect to the
Internet.
The chapter covers the following topics:
• Get to Know Your Mobile Router
• Download the NETGEAR Mobile App
• Install the Battery
• Power On Your Mobile Router
• Set Up the Mobile Router
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Touch screen
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Get to Know Your Mobile Router
Your mobile router lets you create a WiFi access point in any location with cellular
network coverage. Use a WiFi access point to connect your computer or mobile devices
to your service provider’s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet.
Your mobile router can receive power from any of the following sources:
Rechargeable battery included with the mobile router
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Wall socket using the AC adapter and USB cable
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USB port on your computer
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The Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router can be operated without the battery when
it is plugged in to its original Quick charge power adapter. This feature is useful for fixed
wireless application where the device needs to be left on for a prolonged time
Top Front View
Before you connect your mobile router, familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons,
buttons, and connectors.
The following figure shows the top front view of the mobile router.
Figure 1. Mobile router LCD and buttons
Power Button
Use the Power button to wake the mobile router and to power the device on and off.
The Power button is on the upper side panel of the mobile router.
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USB Type-C connector
RJ-45 ethernet port
TS-9 external antenna
connector
TS-9 external antenna
connector
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Table 1. Power button usage
ActionDesired Result
Press and hold the Power button for three seconds.Turn on the mobile router.
Press and hold the Power button for five seconds.Turn off the mobile router.
Press and quickly release the Power button.Wake the mobile router.
Mobile Router Connectors
The following figure shows a rear view of the mobile router with the ports and connectors.
Figure 2. Mobile router connectors
The mobile router has the following ports and connectors:
USB type-C connector. Connect the USB type-C cable that came in the package to
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recharge the battery or for a tethered connection to a computer.
For more information about recharging the battery, see Recharge the Battery From
a Wall Socket on page 24 and Recharge the Battery From a Computer USB Port on
page 25.
A tethered connection to a computer lets you access the mobile router from a web
browser without a WiFi connection. See Tethered Connection on page 18.
LAN/WAN port. You can connect an Ethernet-compatible device to this port. Devices
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connected to the mobile router over WiFi and devices connected to this port can
send and receive information to each other.
When you are using an Ethernet connection, you can use the USB Type-C cable and
the AC adapter to recharge the mobile router battery.
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WiFi name and password
Tap for more
Signal strength
Data usage
Network indicator
Additional options,
change settings
Change passwords,
view connected
devices, guest WiFi
options and more
Send and view messages
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Note: You can use an Ethernet connection and a tethered USB connection at the
same time to access the mobile router.
Note: If you are using the 6000450 external antenna, ensure that you are at least
20cm away from the external antenna while the device is in use to comply with RF
exposure requirements. For information about offloading data, see Offload Your
Mobile Internet Connection on page 31.
For information about how to use a charge-only tethered connection, see Use the
USB Type-C Cable to Charge Only on page 25.
LCD Home Screen
The LCD Home screen displays information shown in the following figure.
Figure 3. LCD screen
Touch an icon to see the Wifi settings, connected devices, Messages, or additional
options.
Download the NETGEAR Mobile App
The NETGEAR Mobile app lets you set up the mobile router. After initial setup, you can
use the app to view or change the mobile router settings.
To download the NETGEAR Mobile app:
1. Connect your mobile device to the Internet.
2. Open a web browser.
3. Visit http://netgear.com/mobileapp.
4. Download the NETGEAR Mobile app.
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Install the Battery
Your nano SIM card is preinstalled.
DescriptionNumber
To install the battery:
1.
Make sure that power to the mobile router is off.
2.
Remove the cover on the bottom of the mobile router.
Cover1
Nano SIM card slot2
Battery3
Enlargement of battery contacts4
Reset5
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Power button
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Place your thumbs on the arrows on the cover and press down while sliding the
cover up.
3. Align the battery connectors and insert the battery.
4. Replace the mobile router cover.
Power On Your Mobile Router
To power on your mobile router:
Press and hold down the Power button on your mobile router for three seconds.
Set Up the Mobile Router
You can use web browser access to set up the mobile router, or you can use the
NETGEAR Mobile app to set up the mobile router.
Set Up the Mobile Router Using the Touch Screen
The first time you start the mobile router, you can set the admin password, and change
the WiFi name and WiFi password, using the Touch Screen.
1. Press and hold the Power button for 3 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 onscreen instructions to customize your settings.
You can change settings such as the WiFi password, Admin login password, and
WiFi standby time.
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Note: The default admin password is unique to your device and is printed on the
product label located in the battery compartment During initial device setup, you
are asked to change the admin password. If you change the admin password during
initial device setup, you must use that password to log in. If you forget your new
password, you need to reset your router to restore the default admin password.
Use a Web Browser to Set Up the Mobile Router
To set up the mobile router:
1. Connect your computer to the mobile router WiFi network.
To view the mobile router WiFi network name, tap the Power button to wake up the
LCD.
Note: You can also use a tethered connection to access the mobile router from a
computer. For information about how to do this, see Tethered Connection on page
18.
2. Launch a web browser.
3.
Enter http://mywebui.net or http://192.168.1.1.
You are prompted to change the password for the admin user name and to change
the WiFi name and WiFi password.
Note: The default admin password is unique to your device and is printed on the
product label located in the battery compartment During initial device setup, you
are asked to change the admin password. If you change the admin password during
initial device setup, you must use that password to log in. If you forget your new
password, you need to reset your router to restore the default admin password.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your mobile router.
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Use the Mobile App to Set Up the Mobile Router
To set up the mobile router:
1. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app.
The app prompts you to change the password for the admin user name and to
change the WiFi name and WiFi password.
Note: The default admin password is unique to your device and is printed on the
product label located in the battery compartment. During initial device setup, you
are asked to change the admin password. If you change the admin password during
initial device setup, you must use that password to log in. If you forget your new
password, you need to reset your router to restore the default admin password.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your mobile router.
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Connect to the Mobile Router
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Connect to the Mobile Router Network
• Use the Touch Screen to Access the Mobile Router
• Use the NETGEAR Mobile App to Access the Mobile Router
• Use a Web Browser to Access the Mobile Router
• Access the Moble Router Directly From the Touch Screen
• Log Out of the Mobile Hotspot Web UI
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Connect to the Mobile Router Network
You can connect your computers and mobile devices to the mobile router WiFi network.
You can also connect a computer to the mobile router through a tethered connection
using the USB cable that came in the package with the mobile router.
Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
WiFi Connection
You can find and select the WiFi network or you can connect to the router’s WiFi network
with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). For information about using WPS, see Use WPS to
Connect to the Mobile Router WiFi Network on page 54.
To find and connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the mobile router is powered on.
2. Check to make sure that WiFi is enabled on your computer or mobile device and
search for WiFi networks.
See the following table or the manual for your WiFi-enabled device for further details
on searching for WiFi networks.
InstructionsDevice
Windows
computer
Click the Internet Access icon, which is usually found on the bottom
right side of your screen.
Go to the WiFi menu and select Network.Mac computer
Go to the Settings menu and tap the WiFi icon.Mobile devices
3. Select the WiFi name that is displayed on your mobile router screen.
4. Enter the WiFi password exactly as shown on the mobile router screen.
The password is case-sensitive.
Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
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Tethered Connection
To connect the mobile router to the USB port on your computer:
Attach one end of the USB (type C) cable to the mobile router and plug the other
end into the USB port on your computer.
Your computer automatically connects to the mobile router LAN (local area network).
The first time you connect this way, your computer might display notifications about
detecting a new device.
Use the Touch Screen to Access the Mobile
Router
The first time you start the mobile router, you can set the admin password using the
Touch Screen or access the mobile router directly.
Note: The default password for the admin user name is unique to your device, and is
printed on the product label located in the battery compartment. We strongly
recommend that you change this password to a more secure password.If you change
the admin password during initial device setup, you must use that password to log in.
If you forget your new password, you need to reset your router to restore the default
admin password.
Use the NETGEAR Mobile App to Access the
Mobile Router
You use the NETGEAR Mobile app to set up the mobile router. After initial setup, you
can launch the app again and use it to log in to the mobile router to view or change its
settings.
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To log in to the mobile router from the NETGEAR Mobile app:
1. On your smartphone, connect to the mobile router’s WiFi network.
2. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app.
You might be prompted to enter the admin password. During setup, you were
prompted to change this password.
Note: The default admin password is unique to your device and is printed on the
product label located in the battery compartment. During initial device setup, you
are asked to change the admin password. If you change the admin password during
initial device setup, you must use that password to log in. If you forget your new
password, you need to reset your router to restore the default admin password.
3.
If prompted, enter the admin password.
The app displays the following information:
Notifications
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Data usage as provided by your carrier
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Your cellular and WiFi signals and battery
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Current WiFi band (swipeable)
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WiFi name and password
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Connected devices.
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4. Swipe down.
The dashboard displays the icons shown in the following table.
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DescriptionIconDescriptionIcon
Storage (not supported)WiFi
SecurityOffloading
Network MapNumber of connected
devices
SettingsMessages
PowerMedia (not supported)
Use a Web Browser to Access the Mobile
Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with a tethered connection), you
can use a web browser to access the mobile router to view or change its settings.
To log in to the mobile router from a web browser:
1. From a computer that is connected to your network, launch a web browser.
2.
Enter http://mywebui.net or http://192.168.1.1.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the administrator login password.
The default admin password is unique to your device and is printed on the product
label located in the battery compartment. During initial device setup, you are asked
to change the admin password. If you change the admin password during initial
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device setup, you must use that password to log in. If you forget your new password,
you need to reset your router to restore the default admin password.
Access the Moble Router Directly From the
Touch Screen
1. Press the Power button to wake up the mobile router.
2. Tap the LCD screen to unlock the screen.
Log Out of the Mobile Hotspot Web UI
To log out of the mobile hotspot Web UI:
1. Go to the Web UI Main Menu.
2.
Click on the three dots at the top right of the menu and select Logout
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Manage Battery Usage and
Charging
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Extend Battery Life
• Use the Mobile Router Without a Battery
• Recharge the Battery
• Change the LCD Screen Display
• Battery Tips
• General Battery Safety
• Appropriate Batteries and Chargers
• Battery Disposal
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Extend Battery Life
The mobile router, by default, is configured to optimize battery life. If your mobile router
is plugged in for an extended period of time, the mobile router automatically reduces
charging levels to help protect battery life.
The following factors affect battery life:
Standby time
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Data throughput
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Mobile broadband signal strength (the better the signal, the longer the battery life)
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WiFi range
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Dual-band WiFi (when all of your devices support 5 GHz WiFi, dual-band WiFi allows
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faster downloads but uses more power)
To extend the battery life, use any of the following methods:
Adjust WiFi settings.
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Adjust display settings.
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Use the Mobile Router Without a Battery
If you connect your mobile router to a power adapter that supports Quick Charge 2.0
or 3.0, you can remove the battery. We recommend operating without the battery in
applications where the mobile router is used for extended periods, such as using the
mobile router as a fixed router.
Recharge the Battery
The battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall socket
or from the USB port on your computer. Recharging from a wall socket is faster than
recharging from a USB port.
Turn off USB tethering if you only want to charge your mobile router with your computer.
For more information, see Turn Off USB Tethering on page 40.
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Quick Charge the Battery
The mobile router supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology. You can charge the mobile
router battery with a Quick Charge–certified power adapter, which charges the battery
up to 75 percent faster than regular power adapters by increasing the charging power.
The current rating on the Quick Charge–certified power adapter must be greater than
1.5A.
Recharge the Battery From a Wall Socket
To recharge the battery from a wall socket:
1.
Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the connector on the right on the mobile
router and attach the other end to the wall charger (included).
2. Plug the wall charger into a wall socket.
The Battery icon on the LCD indicates that the battery is charging.
Note: The battery continues to charge when the mobile router is powered off.
If your battery does not charge, check the following:
Is the mobile router hot? If you are in a low-coverage area, are transferring a lot
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of data, or left the mobile router in a hot location, the internal temperature of the
mobile router can rise above 45°C. In these conditions, the rate of battery charging
is reduced, or at 50ºC or above the battery cannot be charged due to safety limits
with lithium-ion battery technology.
Make sure that the USB cable and the AC wall charger are connected securely
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and are working correctly.
If the wall socket is controlled by a switch, make sure that the switch is in the
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power-on position.
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Recharge the Battery From a Computer USB Port
To recharge the battery from the USB port on your computer:
Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the mobile router and plug the other end
into the USB port on your computer.
The Battery icon on the LCD indicates that the battery is charging.
Note: The LCD goes into sleep mode after a set time to extend battery life. To wake
up the LCD, tap the Power button.
Use the USB Type-C Cable to Charge Only
You can log in to the mobile router and specify a setting so that the USB Type-C cable
is used only for charging and not to access the mobile router using a web browser. You
might want to do this if you are using the Ethernet port and a wall socket is not available
to charge the mobile router.
To specify a USB Type-C cable charge-only setting:
1. From a computer that is connected to your network, launch a web browser.
2.
Enter http://mywebui.net or http://192.168.1.1.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the administrator login password.
Note: The default admin password is unique to your device and is printed on the
product label located in the battery compartment During initial device setup, you
are asked to change the admin password. If you change the admin password during
initial device setup, you must use that password to log in. If you forget your new
password, you need to reset your router to restore the default admin password.
4. Select Setup > Mobile Router Setup.
The Router Setup page displays.
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5. In the TETHERING section, select Charge only.
Your settings are saved. When you connect the USB Type-C cable, the mobile router
battery charges, but you cannot use the tethered connection to access the mobile
router with a web browser.
Change the LCD Screen Display
You can change the brightness and the time-out for the LCD.
Change the LCD Screen Display Settings From the Touch
Screen
To change the LCD screen time-out and brightness from the Touch Screen Select
Settings>Screen.
1. To change the screen brightness, select Screen Brightness and then use the slider
to specify the brightness.
2.
To configure screen lock, select Passcode and then set Screen Lock to On or Off.
3.
To change the screen time-out, select the number of minutes for the screen time-out.
4.
Set WiFi Info on Home to On or Off.
Change the LCD Screen Display Settings From the
NETGEAR Mobile App
To change the LCD screen time-out and brightness:
1. On your smartphone, connect to the mobile router’s WiFi network.
2. Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app.
3. Swipe down.
The dashboard displays.
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4. TapSettings.
The Settings page displays.
5.
To change the screen brightness, select General and then use the slider to specify
the brightness.
6.
To configure screen lock, select Screen Lock and then set Screen Lock to On or Off.
7.
Set WiFi Info on Home to On or Off.
Change the LCD Screen Display Settings From a Web
Browser
To change the display screen settings:
1. From a computer that is connected to your network, launch a web browser.
2.
Enter http://mywebui.net or http://192.168.1.1.
A login page displays.
3. Enter the administrator login password.
The password is case-sensitive.
5. To change the screen brightness, select Screen Brightness and then use the slider
to specify the brightness.
6.
To change the screen time-out, select Time-Out and then select the number of
minutes for the screen time-out.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Battery Tips
The following tips explain best practices for battery usage and care:
Charge batteries in a room-temperature environment, which is generally between
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68°F and 79° F (20°C and 26°C). Charging might be temporarily disabled if the
battery temperature exceeds 113°F (60°C). If the battery temperature is hot, but less
than 113°F (60°C), the battery charges, but at a slower rate than usual.
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If a battery exhibits significantly shorter runtime or discharge capacity compared to
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when it was new, it reached the end of its reasonable lifetime. Consider replacing
it.
If a battery does not charge or exhibits excessive charging time, it is possible that it
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reached the end of its life and might need to be replaced.
All batteries degrade and lose charge capacity over time as a result of use or storage
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and must eventually be replaced.
Batteries are best stored in a cool, dark, dry place. Avoid storage in direct sunlight
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and in vehicles parked outdoors.
Batteries might get warm while charging and discharging. This is normal behavior
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for all batteries.
Use the AC adapter and the USB cable that came with this device.
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Use the latest firmware. Check for updates on a regular basis.
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Device performance and runtime are affected by workload or usage. Higher
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workloads or usage can lead to higher battery temperatures and faster battery power
consumption.
Streaming large amounts of data affects the power consumption and reduces the
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operating time of the battery.
General Battery Safety
Observe the following guidelines:
Stop using a battery if its case appears damaged, swollen, or compromised. Examples
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include, but are not limited to, leaking, odors, dents, corrosion, rust, cracks, swelling,
melting, and scratches.
Do not expose batteries to fire or other heat generating environments.
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Do not place the battery or the device in areas that might get hot. Examples include,
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but are not limited to, on or near a space heater, cooking surface, cooking appliance,
iron, radiator, or fireplace.
Do not get the battery or the device wet. Even though it might dry and appear to
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operate normally, the circuitry can slowly corrode and defeat its safety circuitry.
Do not crush, puncture, deform, or put a high degree of pressure on the battery,
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which can cause an internal short circuit, resulting in overheating.
Avoid dropping the battery or the device. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface,
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might cause damage to the battery and the device. If you suspect damage to the
battery or the device, replace it.
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When the battery is outside the device, do not allow the battery to come in contact
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with metal objects, such as coins, buttons, jewelry, or tools.
Do not disassemble or modify batteries. Do not use a battery for anything other than
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its intended purpose.
Appropriate Batteries and Chargers
Observe the following guidelines:
Use only approved batteries in the device. Purchase only products and accessories
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recommended by NETGEAR or your carrier. Use of unapproved batteries, products,
or accessories will void your warranty.
Do not use incompatible batteries and chargers. Some websites and second-hand
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dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might sell
incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers.
If you are unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible,
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contact NETGEAR.
Quick Charge 2.0–enabled devices must be paired with Quick Charge 2.0–certified
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adapters.
Battery Disposal
Follow disposal regulations in your region, and handle batteries safely. Observe the
following guidelines:
Disposal regulations vary by region. Dispose of old batteries and equipment in
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compliance with your local regulations.
Proper disposal might include recycling programs for batteries, cell phones, or other
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electronic waste.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
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