Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G not connecting to 5G

There are different reasons why your Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G hotspot is not connecting to 5G, such as SIM card issues, Wrong APN settings, and incorrect network connection. To resolve these problems, you can take several troubleshooting tips given in this post. So without wasting let’s go to find out and resolve your problem.

Solutions

Check SIM Card

1. Make sure your SIM card is working properly.
2. Check that the SIM has an active 5G plan.
3. Try another SIM card to ensure the SIM card is not the problem.
4. Insert the SIM in the different slot.

Check APNs Settings

Check the APNs settings on the web interface.

1. Nighthawk Login in to the web interface using your credentials.
2. Navigate to the APNs settings section from the main menu.
3. Ensure the APN’s certificate is properly uploaded and not expired.
4. Check that the server key is correctly entered and validated.
5. Confirm that the correct environment is selected.
6. Save any changes and test the connection to verify proper setup.

Verify Network Connection 

1. Check for any network interference from other network devices.
2. Ensure is there are 5G signals in your area or not.
3. Check for any faulty cables.
4. Check that your device is connected to the hotspot properly.
5. Check Other Issues

These are the additional common solutions that you need to use when your problem is not solved after following above above-given steps.

Restart

To restart the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G hotspot, simply turn off the device and after a few minutes turn it on again.

Reset

To reset, there is an option named Reset or Factory Reset inside the settings. Use this option to restore the factory default settings of the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G hotspot.

Update Firmware

To update the Firmware, get the Nighthawk app and connect with the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G hotspot. Detailed steps are:

1. Download the Nighthawk app.
2. Attach your mobile device to the hotspot’s network.
3. Log in to the Nighthawk app and access the dashboard.
4. Go to the settings and locate the Firmware Upgrading option.
5. Download the latest firmware from here.

The End Words

Above, you learned how to fix the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Hotspot not connecting to 5G issues. We discussed the various causes of this problem and the measures to solve them. If you are not able to solve the problem, you can also use other solutions.

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