Extend Battery Life
The mobile router, by default, is configured to optimize battery life. If your mobile router is plugged in for an
extended period of time, the mobile router automatically reduces charging levels to help protect battery life.
The following factors affect battery life:
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Standby time
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Data throughput
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Mobile broadband signal strength (the better the signal, the longer the battery life)
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WiFi range
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Dual-band WiFi (when all of your devices support 5 GHz WiFi, dual-band WiFi allows faster downloads
but uses more power)
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Usage of a USB storage device
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Usage of an SD card
To extend the battery life, use any of the following methods:
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Adjust WiFi settings.
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Adjust display settings.
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Remove the USB storage device.
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Remove the SD card.
Recharge the Battery
The battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall socket or from the USB port
on your computer. Recharging from a wall socket is faster than recharging from a USB port.
Turn off USB tethering if you only want to charge your mobile router with your computer. For more information,
see
on page 40.
Quick Charge the Battery
The mobile router supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology. You can charge the mobile router battery with a
Quick Charge–certified power adapter, which charges the battery up to 75 percent faster than regular power
adapters by increasing the charging power.
The current rating on the Quick Charge–certified power adapter must be greater than 1.5A.
Manage Battery Usage and Charging
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Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Model MR1100
