User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Get Started
- 2. Connect to the Mobile Hotspot
- 3. Manage Battery Usage and Charging
- 4. Manage Your Internet Connection
- 5. Control Internet Access
- 6. Specify Mobile Hotspot Network Settings
- 7. Manage Your Mobile Hotspot Network
- View the Network Information
- View Mobile Hotspot Network Status
- View WiFi Details
- View a Network Map
- View Connected Devices
- Update the Mobile Hotspot Firmware
- Change the admin Password
- Manage SMS Messages
- Back Up and Restore the Mobile Router Settings
- Factory Reset
- Reboot the Mobile Hotspot
- Power Off the Mobile Hotspot
- View Details About Your Mobile Router
- 8. Frequently Asked Questions
- Why can’t my device connect to the mobile hotspot?
- Why can’t I access the Internet?
- Why is the signal indicator always low?
- Why is the download or upload speed slow?
- What do I do if I forget my admin login password?
- How do I disconnect from the mobile broadband network?
- The LCD is not lit. How do I know if the mobile hotspot is still powered on?
- How do I find my computer’s IP address?
- How do I find a device’s MAC address?
- Where can I find more information?
- 9. Troubleshooting
- A. Specifications
Get to Know Your Mobile Hotspot
Your mobile hotspot lets you create a WiFi access point in any location with cellular
network coverage. Use a WiFi access point to connect your computer or mobile devices
to your service provider’s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet.
Your mobile hotspot can receive power from any of the following sources:
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Rechargeable battery included with the mobile hotspot
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Wall socket using the AC adapter and USB cable
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USB port on your computer
The Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot Pro can be operated without the battery when it is
plugged in to its original Quick charge power adapter. This feature is useful for fixed
wireless application where the device needs to be left on for a prolonged time
Top Front View
The following figure shows the top front view of the mobile hotspot
Figure 1. Mobile router buttons and features
The mobile hotspot the following ports and connectors:
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USB type C port. Connect the USB type-C cable that came in the package to recharge
the battery or for a tethered connection to a computer.
For more information about recharging the battery, see Recharge the Battery From
a Wall Socket on page 24 and Recharge the Battery From a Computer USB Port on
page 25.
A tethered connection to a computer lets you access the mobile hotspot from a web
browser without a WiFi connection. See Tethered Connection on page 18.
User Manual9Get Started
Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot Pro