Change Usb Tethering Settings; Enable Or Disable Gps - NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro User Manual

Change USB tethering settings

By default, your mobile hotspot has USB tethering enabled so that you can connect
computers to the Internet with a USB cable instead of WiFi or Ethernet. You can optionally
disable USB tethering entirely, or restrict Internet connections exclusively to USB
tethering.
To change USB tethering settings:
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 Settings > More > USB Tethering.
The USB Tethering page displays.
NOTE: Depending on the power mode that you are currently using, USB
tethering might be enabled or disabled when you reach the USB Tethering
page.
4. Select the USB tethering options:
• To enable or disable USB tethering entirely, tap the ON or OFF button.
• To allow Internet connections via WiFi or USB tether, tap USB Tether.
• To restrict Internet connections to a USB tethered device, tap USB Tether Only
(Disables WiFi).
NOTE: Your mobile hotspot might need to restart.

Enable or disable GPS

You can enable GPS location services on some mobile hotspot models. When GPS is
enabled, users can turn on location services to launch GPS-enabled apps on connected
devices and use the NMEA port to obtain a GPS location.
NOTE: For a list of mobile hotspot models that support GPS, see GPS support
on page 92 in the Specifications appendix.
To enable or disable GPS:
1. Quickly press and release the Power button to wake your mobile hotspot.
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