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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100 3. If prompted, enter the admin password. The app displays the following information: • Notifications • Data usage as provided by your carrier • Your cellular and WiFi signals and battery • Current WiFi band (swipeable) • WiFi name and password • Connected devices. 4. Swipe down. The dashboard displays the icons shown in the following table. Icon Description WiFi Icon Description Storage Offloading Security Number of connected devices Network Map Messages Settings Media Power Use a Web Browser to Access the Mobile Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with a tethered connection), you can use a web browser to access the mobile router to view or change its settings. Connect to the Mobile Router 18

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Get Started	7
Get to Know Your Mobile Router	8
Top Front View	8
Power Button	8
Status LED	9
LCD Screen	9
Rear View	10
Optional Accessories	11
Install the Micro SIM Card and the Battery	11
Download the NETGEAR Mobile App	12
Power On Your Mobile Router	13
Set Up the Mobile Router	13
Use a Web Browser to Set Up the Mobile Router	14
Use the Mobile App to Set Up the Mobile Router	14
2. Connect to the Mobile Router	15
Connect to the Mobile Router Network	16
WiFi Connection	16
Tethered Connection	17
Use the NETGEAR Mobile App to Access the Mobile Router	17
Use a Web Browser to Access the Mobile Router	18
3. Manage Battery Usage and Charging	20
Extend Battery Life	21
Recharge the Battery	21
Quick Charge the Battery	21
Recharge the Battery From a Wall Socket	22
Recharge the Battery From a Computer USB Port	23
Use the USB Type C Cable to Charge Only	23
Use the Mobile Router to Jump Boost Another Device	24
Change the LCD Screen Display	25
Change the LCD Screen Time-Out and Brightness From the NETGEAR Mobile App	25
Change the LCD Screen Time-Out and Brightness From a Web Browser	25
Battery Tips	26
General Battery Safety	26
Appropriate Batteries and Chargers	27
Battery Disposal	27
4. Manage Your Internet Connection	28
View Your Data Usage	29
View Data Usage on the Mobile Router LCD	29
View Data Usage From the NETGEAR Mobile App	30
View Data Usage From a Web Browser	30
Offload Your Mobile Internet Connection	30
Enable Data Offloading From the NETGEAR Mobile App	31
Enable WiFi Data Offloading From a Web Browser	32
Enable Ethernet Data Offloading From a Web Browser	33
Specify Cellular Settings	33
Specify Cellular Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App	33
Specify Cellular Settings From a Web Browser	34
Enable VPN Service	35
Enable VPN Service From a Web Browser	36
5. Control Internet Access	37
Set Up Parental Controls	38
Access Control	39
Set Up Access Control From the NETGEAR Mobile App	39
Set Up Access Control From a Web Browser	39
Turn Off USB Tethering	40
Turn Off USB Tethering From the NETGEAR Mobile App	40
Turn Off USB Tethering From a Web Browser	41
Manage Website Filters	41
Set Up a Schedule for Internet Access	42
Edit a Schedule Rule	43
Delete a Schedule Rule	43
Enable SIM Security	44
Enable SIM Security From the NETGEAR Mobile App	44
Enable SIM Security From a Web Browser	44
Enable Port Forwarding	45
Set Up Port Filtering	46
Enable DMZ	46
6. Specify Mobile Router Network Settings	48
Select a WiFi Profile	49
Select a WiFi Profile From the NETGEAR Mobile App	49
Select a WiFi Profile From a Web Browser	49
Manage WiFi Settings	50
Specify WiFi Settings From the NETGEAR Mobile App	50
Specify WiFi Settings From a Web Browser	50
Use WPS to Connect to the Mobile Router WiFi Network	51
Use WPS From the NETGEAR Mobile App	51
Use WPS From a Web Browser	51
Universal Plug-N-Play	52
Turn UPnP Off or On From the NETGEAR Mobile App	52
Turn UPnP Off or On From a Web Browser	53
Enable IP Pass-Through Mode	53
Specify the IP Addresses That the Mobile Router Assigns	54
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Mobile Router	54
7. Share Media and Storage	56
Manage Shared Storage Devices	57
USB Device Requirements	57
Connect a USB Storage Device	57
Micro SD Card Requirements	58
Install a Micro SD Card	58
View Storage Device Usage and Capacity	59
Manage Files on the Mobile Router	59
Upload Media Files to Mobile Router Storage	59
Use the NETGEAR Mobile App to Manage Files on the Mobile Router	60
Use Windows File Explorer to Manage Files on the Mobile Router	60
Use MacOS Finder to Manage Files on the Mobile Router	61
Play Media	61
8. Manage Your Mobile Router Network	62
View the Network Status	63
View Mobile Router Device Status	63
View Mobile Router Device Status From the NETGEAR Mobile App	63
View Mobile Router Device Status From a Web Browser	63
View WiFi Details	64
View a Network Map	64
View a Network Map From the NETGEAR Mobile App	64
View a Network Map From a Web Browser	65
View Connected Devices	65
View the Connected Devices On the LCD	65
View the Connected Devices From the NETGEAR Mobile App	65
View the Connected Devices From a Web Browser	66
Update the Mobile Router Firmware	66
Update Firmware From an Alert	66
Update Firmware From the NETGEAR Mobile App	66
Update the Firmware From the Web Page	67
Change the admin Password	67
Manage SMS Messages	68
Manage Messages From the NETGEAR Mobile App	68
View or Delete Messages From a Web Browser	68
Manage the LED Settings	69
Back Up and Restore the Mobile Router Settings	69
Back Up the Mobile Router Settings	69
Restore the Mobile Router Settings	70
Factory Reset	71
Factory Reset From the NETGEAR Mobile App	71
Factory Reset From a Web Browser	71
Factory Reset Using the Reset Button	72
Reboot the Mobile Router	72
Reboot the Mobile Router From the NETGEAR Mobile App	72
Reboot the Mobile Router From a Web Browser	73
Power Off the Mobile Router	73
Power Off the Mobile Router Manually	73
Power Off the Mobile Router From the NETGEAR Mobile App	73
Power Off the Mobile Router From a Web Browser	74
View Details About Your Mobile Router	74
View Mobile Router Details From the NETGEAR Mobile App	74
View Mobile Router Details From a Web Browser	75
9. Frequently Asked Questions	76
Why can’t my device connect to the mobile router?	77
Why can’t I access the Internet?	77
Why is the signal indicator always low?	77
Why is the download or upload speed slow?	77
What do I do if I forget my admin login password?	78
How do I disconnect from the mobile broadband network?	78
The LCD is not lit. How do I know if the mobile router is still powered on?	78
How do I find my computer’s IP address?	78
How do I find my computer’s IP address on a Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP device?	79
How do I find my computer’s IP address on a Windows 8 device?	79
How do I find my computer’s IP address on a Mac OS X device?	79
How do I find my computer’s IP address on devices running other operating systems?	79
How do I find a device’s MAC address?	80
How do I find a device’s MAC address on a Windows 7, Vista , or XP device?	80
How do I find a device’s MAC address on a Windows 8 device?	80
How do I find a device’s MAC address on a Mac OS X device?	80
Where can I find more information?	81
10. Troubleshooting	82
Diagnostics	83
The WiFi Network Name Is Not in the List of Networks	83
The No Signal Icon Displays	83
Cannot Log In to the Mobile Router Using a VPN	83
The Mobile Router Cannot Connect to a Computer Running Windows Vista	84
The Mobile Router Does Not Connect to the Cellular Network	84
A. Specifications	85
Mechanical Specifications	86
Environmental Specifications	86