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Pinkertonk
Aspirant
Jul 22, 2022
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Nighthawk M6 Pro, what Mesh routers are compatible?

I have a Nighthawk M6 Pro hotspot.  Last week I tried to connect my NetGear Nighthawk Mesh system only to find it was not compatible.  I ordered from Amazon the Netgear Orbi AC1200 system with the RB...
  • JohnPeng's avatar
    JohnPeng
    Jan 06, 2023

    For using ethernet port on M6 when connecting a Mesh system to it, you need to enable the ethernet port first. By default, it is disabled. 

     

    You can set the Power mode from Balanced to Performance mode to enable ethernet port.

     

    Thanks

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Butterkup813
Aspirant
Jan 01, 2023
I have the same problem. I have a M6 pro and a nighthawk router. I've tried everything and I don't think they're compatible. Or my new m6 pro is a lemon???
  • JohnPeng's avatar
    JohnPeng
    NETGEAR Expert
    Jan 06, 2023

    For using ethernet port on M6 when connecting a Mesh system to it, you need to enable the ethernet port first. By default, it is disabled. 

     

    You can set the Power mode from Balanced to Performance mode to enable ethernet port.

     

    Thanks