USB Tethering

USB Tethering

USB tether your device with your computer when there is too much Wi-Fi interference to connect wirelessly.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:


• Adjust tethering settings
• Turn off Wi-Fi when tethering
• Adjust USB port settings
• Turn USB tethering on or off from device
 
 
 

Insert the USB-C end of the USB-C cable into the USB-C port at the base of the device. Insert the USB end of the USB-C cable in the USB port on the computer.

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Adjust tethering settings

1. From your device's web browser, go to http://attwifimanager or type 192.168.1.1 into the search bar. Enter your Username and Password, then select SIGN IN.

Note: Ensure that your device is connected to the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Wi-Fi network. For more information, please see the Connect Devices to Wi-Fi or Connect PC or Mac to Wi-Fi tutorials.

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2. Select SETTINGS at the top of the page.

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3. Select Advanced, then select Mobile Router Setup.

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Turn off Wi-Fi when tethering

Select the Turn off WiFi when tethering checkbox.

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Adjust USB port settings

From the Mobile Router Setup screen, select the Use USB port for drop-down menu then select the desired option. Select Apply to save changes.

 

Note: Click Continue. The device will restart.



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Turn USB tethering on or off from device

1. From the device home screen, select Settings.

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2. Select More.

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3. Select USB Tethering.

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4. Select the USB Tethering switch to turn USB Tethering on or off.

Note: Select Continue. The device will restart. 

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5. Select the desired USB Tethering option. 

Note: Select Ok to confirm.

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