Quick Start Guide

4. Connect your devices.
a. Check to make sure that WiFi is enabled on your computer or
mobile device and search for WiFi networks. Refer to the following
table, or the manual for your WiFi-enabled device for further
details on searching for WiFi networks.
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SUPPORT
• From the Nighthawk M1 router home page, click the three dot icon
in the upper right corner to access help and support files.
• Direct all calls and support for PIN numbers, SIM card registration,
account and billing information, network services, and other general
enquiries to Telstra at 13 22 00.
• Direct general enquiries to Telstra at livechat.telstra.com.
• See your warranty card for warranty and service information.
• For additional information, visit netgear.com/support to access the full
user manual and to download firmware updates.
1 Gbps CAT 16 LTE Advanced
• Up to 4X carrier aggregation
• LTE 4X4 MIMO
• LTE 700/900/1800/
2100/2600 MHz
• 3G 850/900/2100 MHz
Simultaneous Dual-Band WiFi
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
• WiFi 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Windows
Click the Internet Access
icon, which is usually
found on the bottom
right side of your screen.
Mac
Go to the WiFi menu
and select Network.
Mobile
devices
Go to the Settings
menu and tap the WiFi
icon.
NOTE: Your password is case-sensitive. NETGEAR strongly
recommends that you change the default admin password.
Advanced Configuration and Features
To log in to the Nighthawk M1 router home page:
1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the
Nighthawk M1 router.
2. In the address field of the web browser, enter http://m.home
or http://192.168.1.1.
3. In the Sign In field, enter your admin password (default is admin),
and click the Sign In button.
Upload Media Files to the Nighthawk M1 Router
You can upload media files to either a micro SD card or a USB drive connected
to the Nighthawk M1 router. Micro SD cards and USB drives are sold separately.
To enable media and Ethernet support, you must first select the Charge Only
option under Settings > Router Setup > Use USB port for.
To upload media files to the Nighthawk M1 router with a computer:
1. Log in to the Nighthawk M1 router home page.
2. Click the MyMedia tab.
3. Drag and drop your files onto the page.
Use the Nighthawk M1 Router to Charge Other Devices
If your smartphone or other device is low or out of battery power, you can give
it a boost by connecting it to the M1’s USB port A connector. Jump boost begins
automatically once the devices are connected.
LED Status
Slow blue blink The Nighthawk M1 router is ready.
Fast blue blink The Nighthawk M1 router is transferring data.
Slow amber blink The Nighthawk M1 router is not ready.
Power Key
Turn on the router. Press and hold the Power key for three seconds.
Turn o the router. Press and hold the Power key for five seconds.
Wake the router. Press and quickly release the Power key.
Switch between screens. Press and quickly release the Power key.
Data transfer Battery power
b. Select the WiFi name displayed on your Nighthawk M1 screen.
c. Enter the WiFi password exactly as shown on the Nighthawk M1 screen.
January 2017