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Guide

Mar 15, 2020

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How to get the unlock code prompt on AT&T Nighthawk MR1100

I have a AT&T Nighthawk MR1100 through OTR Mobile. They are switching to T-Mobile based service so I had to get the unlock code and a T-Mobile post paid SIM. When I put the T-Mobile SIM in and power i...

JohnPeng
Mar 17, 2020
If you can connect to T-Mobile network without entering the code, your device was unlocked.

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JohnPeng

NETGEAR Expert

Mar 16, 2020

You need to contact AT&T or OTR Mobile to get the unlock code.

You can enter the code by visiting 192.168.1.1 and log in as admin.

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OkieBobby

Guide

Mar 16, 2020

I already have the unlock code. My issue is I don’t get a prompt to enter it nor is their any place that is listed to enter it when I log on to the device management page.

JohnPeng
NETGEAR Expert
Mar 17, 2020
You need to power on the device with T-Mobile SIM in order for you to enter the unlcok code.

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- OkieBobby
  Guide
  Mar 17, 2020
  I have done that and still get no prompt or anywhere to enter the code. Nothing when it powers on, nothing when I login to the device’s management page. Is it possible that it just happens to be unlocked already even though I was lead to believe it wasn’t?
  - JohnPeng
    NETGEAR Expert
    Mar 17, 2020
    If you can connect to T-Mobile network without entering the code, your device was unlocked.
    
    Thanks