NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 Quick Start

Quick Start
M5
5G Mobile Router
Model MR5100
5G Mobile Router
SAFETY FIRST
Please read all the safety notices before using this device. This device is
designed to be used at least 5 mm from your body. Do not use the device near
fuel or chemicals or in any areas such as service stations, refineries, 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 significantly shorter.
Declaration of conformity – specific absorption rate (SAR). Your device is designed
to be used at least 5 mm 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 5 mm from the body.
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San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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What's in the box
• Nighthawk M5 5G Mobile Router
• Battery cover
• Battery
• USB Type-C cable
• AC power adapter
• Quick start guide
Get to know your Mobile Router
Touch screen
TS-9 external
antenna
connector
Install the battery
1. Insert the battery.
Reset
button
2. Install the back cover.
The battery is partially charged. To fully charge it, connect
the USB cable to the mobile router and then plug it into
either:
• A wall socket, using the wall charger (faster charge
option)
July 2020
• The USB port on your laptop
Note: The nano SIM card must have an active data plan
with your operator.
Home
Back
Power button
TS-9 external
antenna
Ethernet connector
port
USB C
port
Insert nano SIM card
Set up Your Mobile Router
1. Press and hold the Power button for two seconds.
Note: 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
mobile router settings.
Customize your WiFi
We recommend you change the default
credentials to your own custom credentials.
Don't customize Customize
Home screen
The Home screen displays your mobile router's WiFi
network name and password. The network indicator lets you
know which mobile operator you are connected to.
Signal
strength Battery
Network
WiFi
indicator
network
name and
password
Note: The appearance of your Home screen depends on
the model.