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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...
arupf wrote:
Hi John,
I have the same issue…
The device won’t power on without battery, also not if it’s connected to n USB phone charger (5V 2,5 A).
(I’m in an RV, and don’t have a wall power socket.)
What are the requirements for the USB power supply to use the M6 without battery?
(with battery the device always overheating, and make resets… so I can’t use it with battery in a stable way)
Thanks and regards,
Adam
For no battery operation, please use the PA shipped with the device. If you don't have it, you can find the PA with QC2.0 or QC3.0 support.
You can get a similar invertor in your RV to provide the AC power in order to charge the device.
Please let me know if this works for you.
Thanks
John
Hello John,
I recently purchased a Netgear Nighthawk M6 for use in my car as I do alot of disabilty support onsite and in the community were Wifi is needed. I was told by Optus that I can run it on 12v in my car with a 3A fuse as it is with in its specs. It now wont power up unless connected to 240v mains power, is there a way to power the router off 12v without a power inverter? I dont have the battery installed due to not wanting to butn the battery out.
And help would be appreciated as it is very frustrating.
Regards.
Poizon83.
I recently purchased a Netgear Nighthawk M6 for use in my car as I do alot of disabilty support onsite and in the community were Wifi is needed. I was told by Optus that I can run it on 12v in my car with a 3A fuse as it is with in its specs. It now wont power up unless connected to 240v mains power, is there a way to power the router off 12v without a power inverter? I dont have the battery installed due to not wanting to butn the battery out.
And help would be appreciated as it is very frustrating.
Regards.
Poizon83.
Poizon83 wrote:
Hello John,
I recently purchased a Netgear Nighthawk M6 for use in my car as I do alot of disabilty support onsite and in the community were Wifi is needed. I was told by Optus that I can run it on 12v in my car with a 3A fuse as it is with in its specs. It now wont power up unless connected to 240v mains power, is there a way to power the router off 12v without a power inverter? I dont have the battery installed due to not wanting to butn the battery out.
And help would be appreciated as it is very frustrating.
Regards.
Poizon83.For your use case, please use battery with the device. NBO is only working when powering on the device with PA shipped with the device.
Thanks
Poizon83 wrote:
Hello John,
I recently purchased a Netgear Nighthawk M6 for use in my car as I do alot of disabilty support onsite and in the community were Wifi is needed. I was told by Optus that I can run it on 12v in my car with a 3A fuse as it is with in its specs. It now wont power up unless connected to 240v mains power, is there a way to power the router off 12v without a power inverter? I dont have the battery installed due to not wanting to butn the battery out.
And help would be appreciated as it is very frustrating.
Regards.
Poizon83.your Netgear Nighthawk M6 is proving capricious when powered by 12V in your car. To address this, ensure the provided 3A fuse aligns with specifications. Consider checking the power cable's integrity, as any damage may impede functionality. Assess the compatibility of the 12V supply by verifying voltage stability. Delicately inspect the router's power input for any anomalies. It might be judicious to consult Netgear's customer support for tailored assistance. A car winch battery could serve as a temporary power source in a pinch if its specifications align.