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Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low?, Why is the download or upload speed slow?

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Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router If the device is left charging for over seven consecutive days, the device automatically enters a battery longevity mode to enhance the life of the battery. During this state, the device stops charging and allows the battery level to drop to and maintain at approximately 75 percent. The next time the device is plugged into a charger, it resumes charging. Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low? Your mobile router's reception is poor. Try moving it to a location with a clear view of the sky (for example, near a window). Why is the download or upload speed slow? Data transfer speed depends on signal strength and interfering radio sources like electrical generators or other mobile router WiFi devices. Review the following possibilities: • Check your signal strength and network type (for example, 5G is generally faster than 4G). • Check WiFi interference by powering the mobile router off and on to find a better WiFi channel. • Change the WiFi band from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz. The LCD screen is not lit. How do I know if the mobile router is still powered on? The LCD screen dims to save energy. The LED continues to blink slowly to indicate that the mobile router is still powered on. To wake the mobile router, tap Power. How do I find my computer's IP address? The steps for finding your computer's IP address depend on the operating system. If your device runs an operating system not listed here, see the appropriate operating system documentation. Find the IP address on a Windows 7 or Windows 10 device To find the IP address on a Windows 7 or Windows 10 device: 1. Open the command prompt window: a. Select Start > Run. b. Enter cmd or command and click the OK button. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig and press Enter. Frequently Asked Questions 59 User Manual

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If the device is left charging for over seven consecutive days, the device automatically
enters a battery longevity mode to enhance the life of the battery. During this state, the
device stops charging and allows the battery level to drop to and maintain at
approximately 75 percent. The next time the device is plugged into a charger, it resumes
charging.
Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low?
Your mobile router’s reception is poor. Try moving it to a location with a clear view of
the sky (for example, near a window).
Why is the download or upload speed slow?
Data transfer speed depends on signal strength and interfering radio sources like
electrical generators or other mobile router WiFi devices. Review the following
possibilities:
Check your signal strength and network type (for example, 5G is generally faster
than 4G).
Check WiFi interference by powering the mobile router off and on to find a better
WiFi channel.
Change the WiFi band from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz.
The LCD screen is not lit. How do I know if the mobile router
is still powered on?
The LCD screen dims to save energy. The LED continues to blink slowly to indicate that
the mobile router is still powered on. To wake the mobile router, tap
Power
.
How do I find my computer’s IP address?
The steps for finding your computer’s IP address depend on the operating system. If
your device runs an operating system not listed here, see the appropriate operating
system documentation.
Find the IP address on a Windows 7 or Windows 10 device
To find the IP
address on a Windows 7 or Windows 10 device:
1.
Open the command prompt window:
a.
Select
Start > Run
.
b. Enter
cmd
or
command
and click the
OK
button.
2.
At the command prompt, enter
ipconfig
and press
Enter
.
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