
Select the WiFi or Ethernet radio button.Select Setting > Setup > Data Offloading.Turn On Data Offloading from a Web Browser The screen displays the SSID of the active WiFi network. When the hotspot is offloading the Internet connection, the WiFi icon is bright blue and displays the signal strength. Select the network and enter the password. To offload to a preferred network, do the following:Ī. When prompted, type the network name and the password.ħ. To join another WiFi network that is not in the list, do the following:ī.
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When prompted, enter the password for the WiFi network and tap CONNECT.Ħ. To connect to a network on the list, do the following:ī.The Offloading page displays a list of WiFi networks in your area.

Launch the NETGEAR Mobile app on your smartphone.Turn On Data Offloading From the NETGEAR Mobile App

You cannot use an Ethernet connection and a tethered connection at the same time. If you want to use a tethered connection and offload, use WiFi offloading. You might want to use this feature if you are in an area in which many others are using cellular connections at the same time or in areas with poor cellular reception.ĭuring Ethernet offloading, you can use the micro USB port for AC charging and you can use the USB type A port to jump boost a device or to connect a USB device. Data offloading reduces the amount of data that you are using on the cellular band.
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To find out how to manage your data, visit /yourdata. You can view an estimate of your data usage on the mobile router LCD, from the NETGEAR Mobile app, and on the mobile router web page.

