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

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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.

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  • @landpet
    @landpet Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jholl3597
    @jholl35975 ай бұрын

    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_
    @Texg1rl_10 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    10 ай бұрын

    np

  • @LarryMcDonald08

    @LarryMcDonald08

    3 ай бұрын

    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!!!

  • @davidalford7165
    @davidalford716510 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @josephlynn85
    @josephlynn8511 ай бұрын

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

  • @phillipg1588
    @phillipg1588 Жыл бұрын

    Bought the M6 Pro today - very impressed.

  • @pedrodominguez722

    @pedrodominguez722

    Жыл бұрын

    What do u do when it says scersching

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @joenord
    @joenord10 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @Usefulhacksfreeofcharge
    @Usefulhacksfreeofcharge Жыл бұрын

    It is possible to put in Nano-Simcard?

  • @peterpaul6953
    @peterpaul69532 ай бұрын

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

  • @RedLeo-pf9yo
    @RedLeo-pf9yo Жыл бұрын

    Sweet !!!!

  • @NewsNowMass
    @NewsNowMass3 ай бұрын

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

  • @tortioustom
    @tortioustomАй бұрын

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

  • @121JAZZMAN
    @121JAZZMAN2 ай бұрын

    Can you turn it on and off remotely?

  • @cheoksc2231
    @cheoksc223110 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @spencerandada
    @spencerandada6 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    6 ай бұрын

    Wow much faster than me

  • @boldmeditations
    @boldmeditations Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @kyriakosdrivas1942
    @kyriakosdrivas1942 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HoboTurtle
    @HoboTurtle11 ай бұрын

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

  • @JohnDoe-zg6fn

    @JohnDoe-zg6fn

    11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @user-rc3og9dq6o
    @user-rc3og9dq6o6 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lanexang8127
    @lanexang812722 күн бұрын

    How is this compare to GlocalMe Neumann

  • @WM-eg4gh
    @WM-eg4gh11 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @JohnBraman413
    @JohnBraman41310 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @drblitz3092
    @drblitz309210 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    10 ай бұрын

    Only has one slot for sim

  • @MrRasoli
    @MrRasoli10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @dynsam6643
    @dynsam664310 ай бұрын

    Do you support VPN?

  • @dugsbugs1
    @dugsbugs111 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    11 ай бұрын

    Interesting

  • @Jowersman
    @Jowersman Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @eloytaipe7115
    @eloytaipe71153 ай бұрын

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

  • @503BigJohn
    @503BigJohn Жыл бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MadMvx

    11 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @iamacat3237
    @iamacat323727 күн бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    27 күн бұрын

    Separately

  • @kenmcclary672
    @kenmcclary6724 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @j.s.partin6107
    @j.s.partin6107 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @j.s.partin6107

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @pmarshall2006
    @pmarshall2006 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @coryoliver1532
    @coryoliver1532 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @coryoliver1532

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @coryoliver1532

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @tiffneysmith4021
    @tiffneysmith40218 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    7 ай бұрын

    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)

  • @m.herluf7338
    @m.herluf7338Ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @MukeshPanwar-wc1qy
    @MukeshPanwar-wc1qy2 ай бұрын

    is it available in india

  • @Cooper3312000
    @Cooper3312000 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @karanmysteriousboy
    @karanmysteriousboy5 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    4 ай бұрын

    AT&T sim

  • @gladuwf
    @gladuwf11 ай бұрын

    Have you tried it with a Verizon Sim?

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    11 ай бұрын

    No

  • @령익
    @령익21 күн бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @acalderon858929
    @acalderon858929Ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @jayj4363
    @jayj43637 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @marvinglenn2031
    @marvinglenn2031 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @JoyBoy_LuffySama

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    @johnnyrodriguez276

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @marvinglenn2031

    @marvinglenn2031

    2 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @marvinglenn2031

    2 ай бұрын

    @@johnnyrodriguez276 t mobile home internet

  • @marvinglenn2031

    @marvinglenn2031

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JoyBoy_LuffySama tmobile home internet

  • @user-xm9oo1rb6u
    @user-xm9oo1rb6u6 ай бұрын

    would this be good for an offshore oil rig?

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    6 ай бұрын

    Probably not, unless the cell towers reach that far.

  • @zeitgeist888
    @zeitgeist8887 ай бұрын

    Does this work with E sims or foreign sim cards?

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @moStallion
    @moStallion7 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TheFlores8855
    @TheFlores88557 ай бұрын

    How can you change the nat type on it

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Mr.J345
    @Mr.J345 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Mr.J345

    @Mr.J345

    Жыл бұрын

    @@landpet yes

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @arequina
    @arequinaАй бұрын

    is this available for overseas use?

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Ай бұрын

    I don’t know

  • @goldentigers6722
    @goldentigers67224 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @markokraljevic1590
    @markokraljevic15903 ай бұрын

    they removed microsd slot and usb a port, madness

  • @Venom55704
    @Venom557047 ай бұрын

    Can i use it in india

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    7 ай бұрын

    Idk, you have to ask Netgear or your carrier

  • @jonathandiaz4997
    @jonathandiaz49972 ай бұрын

    10 months ago 😮

  • @david020218
    @david02021810 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @lesjean8530
    @lesjean85309 ай бұрын

    Please justify the $1000 price for this device.

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    9 ай бұрын

    Justification really depends on you.

  • @mdnadimkhan251
    @mdnadimkhan25111 ай бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    11 ай бұрын

    damn, well thanks for the input.

  • @JOJOGLOCK
    @JOJOGLOCK Жыл бұрын

    This sucks so far i need help

  • @navigator2002ro
    @navigator2002ro Жыл бұрын

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

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @RonHarrisMe
    @RonHarrisMe8 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    8 ай бұрын

    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
    @coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @JohnDoe-zg6fn

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @angekattts22

    @angekattts22

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @charlesuy6170
    @charlesuy617010 ай бұрын

    More expensive than ps5 😂. Not worth it

  • @landpet

    @landpet

    10 ай бұрын

    yes it definitely cost more than a PS5

  • @mikenike1616

    @mikenike1616

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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
    @wallncuz31092 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-rc3og9dq6o
    @user-rc3og9dq6o6 ай бұрын

    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

    @landpet

    6 ай бұрын

    You would run your mesh in access point mode

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