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Alter_Schwede
Aspirant
Oct 03, 2026

M3 (MH3150) with USB-C to Ethernet adapter (USB2ETH) does not charge and has no Ethernet connection.

Hello,   I purchased the M3 along with the original Netgear USB-C Ethernet adapter, but unfortunately, this combination doesn't seem to work—even though the adapter is supposed to be compatible wit...
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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 04, 2026

Hallo Alter_Schwede​ 

 

Alter_Schwede wrote:

I connected a USB-C charger to the adapter hoping that would solve the issue, but it didn't work. I also noticed that the router doesn't charge at all when connected via the adapter; it only charges when I plug the charging cable directly into the router, bypassing the adapter.

 

A random USB-C charger can easily lead to this issue.

 

Third-party USB cable and power adapter compatibility with NETGEAR mobile hotspots and mobile routers

 

Was already tempted to suggest trying the original Netgear supplied power adapter - to find there is none in the standard delivery 8-(

 

JohnPeng​ do you have some advice what else can break the charging over the USB adapter?