Connect To The Mobile Router Network; Wifi Connection - NETGEAR Nighthawk MR5100C User Manual

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.
Device Instructions
Windows Click the Internet Access icon, which is usually found on the bottom
computer right side of your screen.
Mac computer Go to the WiFi menu and select Network.
Mobile devices Go to the Settings menu and tap the WiFi icon.
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.
Connect to the Mobile Router
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