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Jedis
Jul 27, 2022Initiate
Nighthawk M6 Pro MR6400 won't run without battery when tethered to computer
Hello, I recently purchased the Nighthawk M6 Pro MR6400 hotspot. Unlike the MR5200 and MR6500, it does not seem to want to power on without the battery connected when tethered to a PC. I chec...
KRSmarterBuild
Feb 13, 2023Aspirant
Greetings,
I have the same issue. If I remove the battery then the router will not boot.
My M6-Pro is from AT&T and running firmware NTGX65_10.04.22.01
Modem Version is - MPSS.DE.1.0-02593-OLYMPIC_GENALL_PACK-1
There is a setting under General>Power Mode for AC-Powered Only (No Battery) but it cannot be selected.
What do I do if I plan on my hotspot being a permanent installation? It seems the battery will burn up over time and need replacement due to the constant power.
Please advise!!!
#M6Pro
peemun
Feb 13, 2023Tutor
HI there
NETGEAR is hopeless in providing the service after sales despite being under warranty. They do play the delay and ignorance game for the warranty period to ends, and they never help after that (I don't believe any explanation they provide, since they were not helping and ignored their own product). I my case, pissed poor customer service at netgear (well several of them actually), not only did not provide the needed help, but at the end they said I need to return the product to the bloody telstra shop where I purchased it here in Victoria australia. The shop didn't accept the return, and I was forced to make a complaint against the shop and finally the complaint section of Telstra the kind lady was so upset about all these that I had to go through and refund my money. I suggest get it refund immediately since you are under warranty (well, I hope you are) and get something else. I do NOT Recommend NETGEAR product to anyone, and anywhere I go, I'll make it known.
- JohnPengFeb 13, 2023NETGEAR Expert
peemun wrote:
HI there
NETGEAR is hopeless in providing the service after sales despite being under warranty. They do play the delay and ignorance game for the warranty period to ends, and they never help after that (I don't believe any explanation they provide, since they were not helping and ignored their own product). I my case, pissed poor customer service at netgear (well several of them actually), not only did not provide the needed help, but at the end they said I need to return the product to the bloody telstra shop where I purchased it here in Victoria australia. The shop didn't accept the return, and I was forced to make a complaint against the shop and finally the complaint section of Telstra the kind lady was so upset about all these that I had to go through and refund my money. I suggest get it refund immediately since you are under warranty (well, I hope you are) and get something else. I do NOT Recommend NETGEAR product to anyone, and anywhere I go, I'll make it known.
Since this is Telstra M6, you should contact Telstra for the warranty related request. I think Telstra also allow no fault return.
Thanks
- peemunFeb 13, 2023Tutor
You are wrong in making an incorrect assumption, and please don't reply for the sack of replying, you did not provide help at first place and this shift of responsibility is a total unacceptable excuse. Netgear has proven multiple time that you do not have a customer service and do not provide service after sales, all you care is sale and the profit.
- JohnPengFeb 13, 2023NETGEAR Expert
peemun wrote:
You are wrong in making an incorrect assumption, and please don't reply for the sack of replying, you did not provide help at first place and this shift of responsibility is a total unacceptable excuse. Netgear has proven multiple time that you do not have a customer service and do not provide service after sales, all you care is sale and the profit.
I understand your frustration. Did you read my comments to others? Computer USB port can't provide the enough power to operate the device in no battery operation. This is by design.
Thanks
John