Nighthawk M6 Pro MR6500 (AT&T)

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Greetings,I'm having the same dropping devices then not reconnecting that has been well documented .Constantly having to restart&nbsp; the modem thru out the day to stay connected.I did copy the json file and send it via email to jopeng@netgear.com&nbsp;Hoping this finds a solution.Thanks&nbsp; Kevin

motohead761 · Answer

I,m using both 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz as I have security cameras that require 2.4

Constant power with battery removed to supply the 2.4 ghz via ethernet to a router setup as an access point.

16 devices max with 11 direct connected and 5 thru the access point router

plemans · Answer

How are you using it?&nbsp;
Using both 2.4ghz and 5ghz?
Are you using it with constant power? And if so, is the battery removed?&nbsp;
How many devices are connected?&nbsp;
Are they direct connected or do you have a router connected and then devices to that?&nbsp;
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plemans · Answer

What router is setup in access point mode?&nbsp;
Have you tried putting the M6 in passthrough mode and the other router in router mode?&nbsp;

motohead761 · Answer

My understanding is with the M6 you have to remove the battery to get it to work in pass thru mode.&nbsp;I did that and via cat5 cable to another (farm) building I,m supplying a ASUS RT-N66U router setup as an access point.I,ve got another ASUS RT-N66U in my home along with the M6 but its just boosting my wifi signal wirelessly.The system works most of the time just over the course of the day , I have devices that show there connected but they are not transferring data. Only way to get them to reconnect is retsart the M6. This seems to be a fairly common problem with the M6 it goes into a search and just stays there and doesn't connect . Its been discussed on other threads in this community and my local AT&amp;T store is getting multiple Identical complaints.

plemans · Answer

I have the MR6110.&nbsp;
when I use it in my home, I set it up in passthrough with the battery removed and powered 24/7.&nbsp;
It runs to one of my orbi test setups. I've had up to 50+ devices on it without issues. but that was with the orbi acting as router.&nbsp;
It seems like the times I see issues with the M6 is when its ran in router mode and there's more devices connected. Not sure if its because its a mobile hotspot and managing that many puts undue burden on it or what.&nbsp;
But I'd try setting it up that route with the M6 in passthrough and the one asus in router mode with the 2nd in access point mode.&nbsp;
Maybe with the asus managing it, it'll work better.&nbsp;
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