NETGEAR M6 Pro Review | Unboxing, Settings, App, Speed Tests and More

NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro Mobile Router Review. Unboxing, speed tests, range tests, web interface walkthrough and much more. This pocket sized travel router/mobile hotspot is the perfect companion to help you securely browse the web when on the go.
Product Links
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NETGEAR M6 Pro: amzn.to/46KsRz9
Timeline
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00:00:00 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Unboxing
00:01:38 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Use Cases
00:02:33 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Range
00:04:44 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Settings
00:08:45 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Cellular Speed Test
00:09:29 - NETGEAR M6 Pro WiFi Options
00:12:03 - NETGEAR Mobile App
00:13:09 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Interface
00:13:58 - NETGEAR M6 Pro WiFi 6E and 2.5GBps Ethernet
00:15:14 - NETGEAR M6 Pro Review
Disclaimer
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NETGEAR provide the sample mobile router, they did not pay me for this review. Everything in this video is of my opinions from my test results.

[@landpet]

Product Links: NETGEAR M6 Pro: amzn.to/46KsRz9 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@davidalford7165]

Great video i have on question that's been driving me crazy because i cannot find this. At 2:06 of your video you are showing 4.28 GB Used 1 Day Left. I have found this in settings Data Usage but my question how do you get that to display on main screen where you swipe up to get settings. Please help me find how to display this as i find it useful instead of drilling down to date Usage screen. Thanks so much.

[@jholl3597]

Wow! You were able to get close to a G with a speed. I found a refurbish one, and I think I will be happy with my purchase. Thanks for sharing

[@Texg1rl_]

I was trying to find out about external antenna😳 you’re the only one to give the info!

[@landpet]

np

[@LarryMcDonald08]

I have the M6 Pro as a firstnet hotspot ban 14 it uses, and my download and upload speeds are 80-120 and up is 8-20 mbps. However, my ping is 78. And there is a tower 4 miles away between trees and gaps and more trees. I did drive over to the tower and ran speed test, and it was no better. Do you think a cell booster or an antenna is the solution to get better ping? And though it says 5 and 6 g and supposedly the latest firmware, it stays in 4g lte. I was thinking about this antenna, in case you have any thoughts. X-Polarised, High Gain, Uni-Directional LTE Antenna; LTE 2X2 (MIMO) Thanks for the video also!!!

[@peterpaul6953]

Hello Sir, great overview! I was wondering if the M6 is also eSIM capable?

[@josephlynn85]

I think the external antennas are designed to improve the receive signal

[@phillipg1588]

Bought the M6 Pro today - very impressed.

[@pedrodominguez722]

What do u do when it says scersching

[@landpet]

Nice!

[@joenord]

Came here looking for how to install the battery and the first 30 seconds took care of that, came away with much more than I expected and I watched end to end. Quality video, thank you. The device just arrived, time to go play.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback, overall this is a fairly good device but the speeds are heavily dependent on the coverage in your area.

[@Usefulhacksfreeofcharge]

It is possible to put in Nano-Simcard?

[@spencerandada]

Appreciate this thorough review...was very helpful. Just an update on speeds in "city area" with 5G. Just ran one on ATT and am getting 400Mbps down and 15 Mbps up consistently. Same speeds over Ethernet or 5/6 Ghz WiFi.

[@landpet]

Wow much faster than me

[@NewsNowMass]

How is it compared to Verizon fios 1 GB 5G. Home internet in speeds wise

[@kyriakosdrivas1942]

Oooo this is the 6550 pro great. I bought the mr6500 pro however I never connected to 6e. I am a network engineer I was between at@t and netgear tech support in Philippines. I have a lenovo p11 pro certified 6e and was not negotiate with this 6500. I end up bought another unit from Amazon test it and same results.i end up returning both. I bought so I can connect to 6e network.

[@boldmeditations]

Can I use the Ethernet cable to connect to the computer and transmit internet that way instead of home router?

[@landpet]

Yes

[@cheoksc2231]

I have M1 and not upgrading till now because of all these expensive mobile router series are lacking 1 important feature, "IP reserved", which is to assign internal static IPs to devices' MAC addresses connected to the router. There is "Port Forwarding" feature in the router, but without reserving static IP the port forwarding will not work at all. I am happy with the M1 network speed and stability in latency, but without port forwarding it is difficult for me.

[@tortioustom]

That little "pull" tab on the display, was that supposed to pull a screenprotector off? All that came off was the little "pull" tab.

[@dugsbugs1]

It's interesting that I have had to return 3 of mine because of a bug that stopped the internal antenna from working in both the M5 and M6. I recently got my 1st notification of a firmware update and it seems to have fixed the issue. That update was in July 23

[@landpet]

Interesting

[@121JAZZMAN]

Can you turn it on and off remotely?

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Sweet !!!!

[@user-rc3og9dq6o]

I currently use an older netgear mobile hotspot for internet in my home (local internet provider only offers 3mbps). If I were to get the m6 pro and connect it to a mesh network- would it be plug and play or would I need to tweak with settings in order for it to operate?

[@landpet]

You would need to tweak some settings, either by disabling the router portion of this Netgear which I haven’t checked if that’s possible or you can run your mesh network in access point mode or bridge mode.

[@WM-eg4gh]

Let's hope Netgear does a update on it because it has full potential not being used. While no significant upgrade, I do think bonding will have to takeover to support, and additionall antennas.

[@landpet]

There was an update recently, most likely more to come in the future

[@drblitz3092]

Can you put 2 SIM cards for 2 carriers in case one isn’t good in that area

[@landpet]

Only has one slot for sim

[@JohnBraman413]

what's the upload speed? can it be used for streaming to twitch?

[@landpet]

Depends on the carrier, it will vary by location, yes you can use it for streaming twitch assuming you have good speeds at your location.

[@HoboTurtle]

anyone know if this is firstnet compatible? im hoping to see some dramatic speed increase in comparison to my old m1100

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Yes, it is First Net compatible. I use it with First Net and it runs beautifully with no issues. At least for me and others I know.

[@kenmcclary672]

Have a few army drills coming up for a couple days and then 3 weeks. Also if i get this what would be the point of phone service and this?

[@landpet]

This is just a separate data plan. If you have Hotspot on your mobile phone, then this is pointless unless you have multiple devices you want to connect. Some hotshots also limit data speeds, this one goes as fast as the service in that area permits.

[@503BigJohn]

I have the M6 Pro on AT&T and run my home on it in a rural area. Is there a mesh system that will work with this. If so, which one do you recommend for 5500 sqft. Thanks

[@landpet]

I haven't tried doing that, seems like something that would be worthwhile. I can't provide you with a concrete answer, but I would think most mesh systems would work with it. I'm thinking if you can run the mesh wifi in access point mode and connect to this, it should emit the same signal. Again, that's just a guess. I have several videos lined up otherwise, I would also be interested myself to try out my theory.

[@MadMvx]

Hey John, I have been looking into replacing my internet provider due to the price and been looking into buying this. How many devices can you run with your setup?

[@dynsam6643]

Do you support VPN?

[@m.herluf7338]

Question: In the settings, is there any possible way to improve the PING?

[@landpet]

I can’t remember but other than boosting the channel width, it really depends on your service provider and your WiFi devices

[@iamacat3237]

Does it already come with the prepaid chip out of the box or do you have to buy it separately at the start?

[@landpet]

Separately

[@MukeshPanwar-wc1qy]

is it available in india

[@lanexang8127]

How is this compare to GlocalMe Neumann

[@tiffneysmith4021]

I’m looking for something that I can plug in my ethernet cord my company doesn’t have laptops I have a CPU would this work

[@landpet]

Connecting the ethernet port of this to a computer will allow for an internet connection assuming you have a valid sim card (active connection with a compatible carrier such as AT&T which would require a subscription obviously)

[@karanmysteriousboy]

which service provider and data plan do u use for the sim

[@landpet]

AT&T sim

[@령익]

I live in Japan. Can I use simcard from a carrier called Softbank? or only using AT&T ?

[@landpet]

Call SoftBank and ask them if it’s compatible. I don’t think it’s only limited to AT&T

[@coryoliver1532]

Is there any issue with keeping the device plugged-in while keeping the battery in for simply internet browsing? Or should remove the battery?

[@coryoliver1532]

I'm using this nighthawk as oppose to wireless landline router (very antiquated and substandard because of the area where I live).

[@landpet]

It’s best to remove the battery if you’re planning on leaving it plugged in for a while. Batteries tend to have shorter lifespans when they’re constantly at 100%.

[@coryoliver1532]

@@landpet excellent! You're the best - and grateful for your support!

[@landpet]

Thank you

[@Jowersman]

Would I benefit at all using this over a phone hotspot?

[@landpet]

It depends, the mobile router is capable of more range, more devices can connect to it and can potentially have faster speeds as some companies cap hotspot data speeds. It really just depends on you, for the occasional user that uses it once in a while and doesn't need fast speeds, the phones hotspot is fine, for people who want the best possible connection with more range, more devices, etc then this would be more ideal

[@user-xm9oo1rb6u]

would this be good for an offshore oil rig?

[@landpet]

Probably not, unless the cell towers reach that far.

[@Cooper3312000]

The MR6550 is exactly the same hardware as the older MR6500 X65 5G modem, 2.5gbe, WiFi 6E they just unlocked more bands to other carriers, those bastards! I'm not paying another $1000 a year later for a modem firmware update.

[@eloytaipe7115]

It only works with other operators from the United States or also from Latin America.

[@MrRasoli]

Does anybody who has this know if you can respond to the messages? I need to be able to buy data by responding “yes” vice having to GUI’ing in on the MR1100 to agree to buying data.

[@zeitgeist888]

Does this work with E sims or foreign sim cards?

[@landpet]

I’m not sure about that, mine has a SIM card. Probably best to ask Netgear or ask the carrier directly if it’s compatible.

[@gladuwf]

Have you tried it with a Verizon Sim?

[@landpet]

No

[@TheFlores8855]

How can you change the nat type on it

[@landpet]

I haven’t played with the NAT on this. I just used it as a standalone router.

[@pmarshall2006]

Does it make sense to upgrade from the M1 to the M6pro. The M1 works fine. Please let me know what you think.

[@landpet]

Depends on you, if you want the upgrades then sure but if yours is fine then no reason to upgrade. Up to you

[@acalderon858929]

Can i put my phone sim card into this m6 pro? Or do i need to go to my carrier and buy one? I have tmobile

[@landpet]

I think you need to get a specific data plan for this

[@moStallion]

What is the best for FPS gaming. Ps5. Thank you

[@landpet]

Depends on your internet. If you don't have internet and want to get it from a cell signal, then this would probably be the best router to work with the cell tower subscription. If you have regular internet like a cable modem, ONT or DSL. Then I would suggest different routers like the Netgear RAXE500 or a mesh system if you live in a larger home.

[@j.s.partin6107]

A little late here, sorry….but…. You would not believe what a lot of us out here in the great wilds of rural USA (or anyone living anywhere where cable/fiber internet is not available) would do for those speeds you called “garbage”. I’m sure a 100Mb/s connection must feel like the slowest thing next to dial-up. Yeah, I’m older than dial-up. But it is literally 10x faster than what I currently pay almost $80 a month for. And I run 5 computers, 2 ROKU TVs, 2 big screen TVs with Rokus attached, 2 xBoxes, 3 tablets and 4 smart phones on WiFi all on this little old 10Mb/s connection. We get a little lag every now and then. But it’s not like all of these are running at the same time. Usually just 3 TVs, 1 or 2 PCs, and a couple of the tablets. So, that slow 100Mb/s is something I’d love to have!

[@landpet]

Lol, I'm also older than dial-up. I remember those days someone would call your house and the Internet would disconnect. But yeah compared to fiber internet, this thing is slow. I was trying to emphasize that this thing is much more capable assuming the signal is there. I wonder if they have starlink in your area, I heard great things about it.

[@j.s.partin6107]

@@landpet I may check into it. I’ve seen a couple other SIM modem/routers that might work to. Right now, it’s wireless (4G/5G) or it’s watch everything on my phone. These companies that broadcast wireless internet charge an arm and leg for a tenth of the speed I’d get if I lived in town. Thanks for the video and the info.

[@jayj4363]

Just need to know if it’s good enough for online gaming

[@landpet]

Yes and no. It depends how good your coverage is with the SIM card

[@arequina]

is this available for overseas use?

[@landpet]

I don’t know

[@Mr.J345]

I have the M6 pro and cannot get my Netgear mobile app to connect.

[@landpet]

Is your phone connected to the M6 Pro WiFi before you launch the app?

[@Mr.J345]

@@landpet yes

[@landpet]

@@Mr.J345 other than that, it just connected. i didn't have to do anything special.

[@marvinglenn2031]

I do not recommend buying one for gaming. This thing sucks even with the Ethernet. Had it for bout a week and I’m returning it tomorrow. I’d rather use my old one.

[@JoyBoy_LuffySama]

What's your old one? I just moved rural and bright speed is terrible where I'm at and I'm looking for a solution to game

[@johnnyrodriguez276]

What device are you using now as hotspot? Because every hotspot recommendation yt video recommends this one for gaming

[@marvinglenn2031]

@@johnnyrodriguez276 there’s no way everybody recommend this for gaming. But to answer your question. T-Mobile home internet is the best way to go. Only $60 a month for 100 gb plus you can hook an Ethernet up that works. I’m actually using it right now playing war zone.

[@marvinglenn2031]

@@johnnyrodriguez276 t mobile home internet

[@marvinglenn2031]

@@JoyBoy_LuffySama tmobile home internet

[@goldentigers6722]

I’m a professional photographer that uploads a lot of hi resolution photos to my publications and I need a fast upload speed at least a minimum of 30 mbps. Will this unit do the job?

[@landpet]

It can do the job but it depends heavily on the cell signal you are getting. The device can upload even faster but again it depends on the carriers signal at the spot

[@Venom55704]

Can i use it in india

[@landpet]

Idk, you have to ask Netgear or your carrier

[@markokraljevic1590]

they removed microsd slot and usb a port, madness

[@jonathandiaz4997]

10 months ago 😮

[@david020218]

Had mine for 2 months it's garbage wifi drops out

[@landpet]

thanks for that feedback, I haven’t had issues yet but I don’t use it too often

[@lesjean8530]

Please justify the $1000 price for this device.

[@landpet]

Justification really depends on you.

[@JOJOGLOCK]

This sucks so far i need help

[@mdnadimkhan251]

I have m6 to much overheated can't use this. overheated after no service scam Netgear

[@landpet]

damn, well thanks for the input.

[@navigator2002ro]

TO EXPENSIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@landpet]

it's definitely up there in price but it does have some cool features

[@RonHarrisMe]

They sent it free for review. Were you allowed to keep it? If so, your opinion is untrustworthy. You should have stated that you returned it. You can't expect me to believe “your word” when you get a THOUSAND DOLLAR product for FREE. Come on man. Do you honestly think people are that stupid?

[@landpet]

You are entitled to your opinion, not sure what I said in this video that was inaccurate but I just test the unit, demo the speeds and show the features. Either way, I appreciate you taking the time to write feedback.

[@coreybabcock2023]

Why can't I get one free I'm broke and almost homeless could loose my housing and my current hotspot sucks I need a better one but I want it free

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

If you are homeless and don't work then the internet should be the least of your worries.

[@angekattts22]

He needs free internet access to receive his free government welfare, looses everywhere

[@charlesuy6170]

More expensive than ps5 😂. Not worth it

[@landpet]

yes it definitely cost more than a PS5

[@mikenike1616]

@@landpetoh it’s definitely worth it especially if your job requires you to travel a lot like a over the road truck driver. Netgear hotspot work better then every one else

[@wallncuz3109]

It's absolutely horrible. Att is trying to kill internet in the country

[@user-rc3og9dq6o]

I currently use an older netgear mobile hotspot for internet in my home (local internet provider only offers 3mbps). If I were to get the m6 pro and connect it to a mesh network- would it be plug and play or would I need to tweak with settings in order for it to operate?

[@landpet]

You would run your mesh in access point mode