Change Wifi Range; Change Wifi Standby Time - NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro User Manual

4. To disable WiFi, tap ON > Ok.
WiFi is disabled.
5. To re-enable WiFi after disabling it, tap OFF > Ok.
WiFi is enabled.

Change WiFi range

Broadcasting WiFi at a longer range requires more power from your mobile hotspot's
battery. Depending on how you use your mobile hotspot, you might not need the
maximum possible WiFi range. You can increase your battery life by reducing the WiFi
broadcast range.
To change WiFi range:
1. Quickly press and release the Power button to wake your mobile hotspot.
The lock screen displays.
2. Swipe up to unlock your mobile hotspot.
The home screen displays.
3. Tap WiFi > Options > WiFi Range.
The WiFi Range page displays.
4. Tap a WiFi range option:
• Standard: shorter range, but consumes less power.
• Long: longer range, but consumes more power.
A pop-up informs you that the WiFi is restarting to save your changes.
5. Tap Ok.
Your WiFi range setting is saved.

Change WiFi standby time

By default, your mobile hotspot disables its WiFi after a period of inactivity to increase
your battery life. Depending on how you use your mobile hotspot, you might want to
set a specific WiFi standby time, or disable WiFi standby so that WiFi is always
broadcasted to your devices.
To change WiFi standby time:
1. Quickly press and release the Power button to wake your mobile hotspot.
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