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How to configure Nighthawk M1 as 4G Modem only
Hi, I need some help please in configuring the Nighthawk to be a 4G Modem only (no router or wireless). Current Set Up: - Billion BiPAC 700 4G/ADSL Router + All current equipment is co...
hello Andy2010
You can disable the wireless and tether but no bridge setting.
DarrenM
Hi DarrenM,
This is a commonly asked question, and it seems there is high demand for using this 4G device as a modem to supply internet to already established or high end network.
Could you please elaborate on your answer?
Are you saying that the M1 is physically incapable of being put into bridge mode, even by a Netgear engineer or is this simply knowing which settings to manually override to achieve this result?
For example:
Switching DMZ on or off?
Switching DHCP on or off?
Shutting down wifi?
Changing the USB tethering options (charging/tether)?
Forwarding all ports?
VPN/UPNP/DLNA pass through?
What software features does the M1 require in order to become "just a 4G modem"? DHCP pass through so something else?
What OS does the M1 run and is there a shell/terminal that is accessible for advanced router configuration?
Is the software team working on a bridge mode option and if so, when will it be available? If not, where can customers go to request this feature for a future upgrade?
Drvik
There is currently no way to put the device into bridge mode with current software release.
Bridge mode over the USB interface will be added in the initial maintenance release.
We do not have an exact release date at this point but likely in second half of May.
Steve
Thanks Steve,
Is there an ETA on the Ethernet bridging mode?
drvik