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A201NE
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing "A201NE".
● Before using A201NE, read "Quick Start" (this guide), " お願いとご注意 (Safety Precautions)" (Japanese), and "User
Guide" to ensure proper handling.
● Check User Guide on SoftBank Website at
(https://www.softbank.jp/biz/services/mobile/lineup/data/a201ne/)
It can be accessed using a PC or a smartphone.
● When Wi-Fi router is under a corporate subscription, Wi-Fi router functionality can be regulated by administrators.
Depending on how functions are regulated, settings or operations as described herein may not be available.
Precautions
• Reproduction of the contents of this guide in part or in whole is prohibited.
• The content of this guide is subject to change without notice.
• Every effort has been made in preparation of this guide. Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free
to contact us (see "Customer Service").
Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. Please confirm package contents
before use. Contact Customer Service for missing items.
■ A201NE (Wi-Fi router)
■ Quick Start (this guide)
■ クイックスタート (Japanese)
• Keep accessories in a safe place.
• AC Charger is not supplied. Purchase an optional AC Charger. Always use an AC Charger
specified by SoftBank (for USB PD-PPS, USB Type-C
(SB-AC22-TCPD)).
Parts & Functions
❶
❸
❹
❺
❷
❻
❼
■ Examples of Key Operations
• Opening the "Information" Screen
/
Home Screen
Home Screen (Menu Display)
• Opening the "Quick Menu" Screen
/
Home Screen
Home Screen (Menu Display)
• Can change selected items each time
What A201NE Can Do
®
The Wi-Fi
(wireless LAN) router connects various WLAN devices wirelessly to use the
Internet.
Internet Connection
• 5G/4G/LTE/3G
Connect the Wi-Fi
router to the Internet via
5G/4G/LTE/3G.
• Wi-Fi
Connect the Wi-Fi router
to the Internet via WLAN
router at office or SoftBank
Wi-Fi Spot.
• The Wi-Fi router supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards.
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WLAN devices and Bluetooth devices use the same 2.4 GHz band. If a
WLAN device or Bluetooth device is used near the Wi-Fi router, the communication speed
may be slower due to reception interference.
• Communication speed may decrease depending on the number of WLAN devices
connected.
Power On/Off
■ Power On
1
Long-press
for about 6 seconds (until "Pocket WiFi 5G" appears on the Display)
If the setting wizard screen appears, confirm the message and select "OK".
Home Screen appears.
• The Wi-Fi router searches for a network to connect to the Internet automatically after powered on.
It is ready for use when mobile network status shows
15 seconds after the Wi-Fi router powers on).
■ Power Off
1
Long-press
for about 3 seconds (until the "Power Option" screen appears on
the Display)
2
"Power" (Power OFF)
• "Power Option" screen → "Back" to go back to the Home Screen.
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■ USB Cable (sample)
■ お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
■ SSID Sticker
®
Quick Charge AC Charger [ZSDBAV]
❶ Display
❷ External Device Port
Connect the USB Cable (sample), AC Charger (sold
separately), and Cradle (sold separately).
❸
(Power/Enter) Key
Use to turn the Wi-Fi router power on / off, to turn the
Display on / off, and to enter or recover from Sleep mode.
Apply selected menus / items, and move to the next screen
or item to input.
❹
( △ ) Key
Move to menus / items displayed above.
❺
( ▽ ) Key
Move to menus / items displayed below.
❻ USIM Cover
Open the USIM Cover to access the USIM Card Slot.
Keep it closed during normal use.
❼ USIM Card Slot
Insert a USIM Card.
Information Screen
Quick Menu Screen
/
is pressed.
WLAN Connection
• Connect with
PC
(USB connection
available)
• Connect
smartphones
etc.
(if recovering from Sleep mode, wait about
Customer Service
For application or service information, call SoftBank Technical Support Center.
■ SoftBank Customer Support
From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157
From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157
Business hours : Call 10:00 am - 7:00 pm / Chat 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
■ SoftBank Technical Support Center
From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at ＊5525
From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0088-21-5525
Business hours : Weekdays 9:00 am - 7:00 pm / Sat., Sun. and holidays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key)
Confirm network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key: WPA Key) from Wi-Fi
Information screen.
1
In the Home Screen,
or
"Info" → "Wi-Fi"
2
In the "Wi-Fi Information" screen, confirm the "SSID"
and "Password"
• You can confirm the SSID Sticker in the packaging
for the default network name (SSID) and password
(Encryption Key).
Installing USIM Card
The IC card that is loaned to you from SoftBank is called a USIM Card, and information,
such as your phone number, etc., is saved on it. Install the USIM Card to use the Wi-Fi
router. For handling the USIM Card, see the following SoftBank Website (Japanese).
https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/protect/usim/
• Be sure to power off the Wi-Fi router before doing this.
1
Open the USIM Cover on the side of
the Wi-Fi router
Hook your fingernail or something similar in the
groove, and open it in the direction of the arrow.
Be careful not to hurt your fingernail.
USIM Cover
3
Close the USIM Cover
Use your finger to press on the USIM Cover, to fit it to the Wi-Fi router.
• Do not touch or scratch the IC chip when installing/removing the USIM Card.
Charging the Battery
The built-in battery is not fully charged at time of purchase. Be sure to charge the
battery before the first use.
■ Connect to PC Using USB Cable
(Sample)
Insert USB Type-C plug of USB Cable
(sample) into the External Device Port of
the Wi-Fi router, and then insert the USB
plug to a USB port on a PC.
• Use only a compatible AC Charger (sold separately) or the supplied USB Cable (sample) to
charge the Wi-Fi router.
• For compatible charging devices (sold separately), see the SoftBank Website
(https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/products/).
• Also, see the AC Charger (sold separately) user guide.
• Charging is stopped by the battery protection function if charging continues for a long
time.
In this case, disconnect the cable and recharge after a while.
Home Screen
■ Layout
❹ ❻ ❽
❶ ❷ ❸
❺ ❼
❾
Message
■ Status Indicators
❶ Reception level
(Strong)
(Weak)
(No signal)
: Data roaming
❷ Network operator
: Connected network operator name
❸ Network type
/
/
/
: Connected network name
: When connected to the Cradle (sold
separately) and AP/Bridge mode is set
❹ Mobile network connection status
: Connected to mobile network
*: Mobile network not connected
*: Appears also when the Wi-Fi router is set to
Wi-Fi Spot or connected to the Internet using
the Cradle (sold separately) with the LAN
Cable.
❺ Reception level when Wi-Fi Spot
activated
(Strong)
(Weak)
❻ Software Update notification
: When software needs to be updated by a
new software release
Automatic updates are executed if specified
conditions are met. See User Guide regarding
specified conditions.
❼ Notification received display
: When notifications are received and unread
Data speed restriction display
(when subscribed as an individual)
: When low speed-ized communication is
approaching
: Start of low speed-ized communication
: End of low speed-ized communication
• For details on the displayed menu, see User Guide.
→ "Information" →
2
Install the USIM Card
Face the IC chip of the USIM Card upward, insert
the USIM Card straight into the USIM Card Slot,
and press it in with your fingertip or something
similar until it clicks.
Notch
IC (Metal Surface) Chip
■ Charging with AC Charger
(Sold Separately)
Insert USB Type-C plug of AC Charger (sold
separately) into the External Device Port
of the Wi-Fi router, and then insert the
power plug into an AC outlet.
Home Screen (Menu Display)
❽ State of wired connection
: When connected to PC by USB
: When using Cradle (sold separately)
connected by LAN cable
❾ Wi-Fi
®
(wireless LAN) band
*: Set to 2.4 GHz (lower right digit is
number of units connected)
: Set to 5 GHz (W56) (lower right digit is
number of units connected)
: Set to 5 GHz (W52) (lower right digit is
number of units connected)
*: Set to 2.4 GHz/5 GHz (W56) (lower right
digit is number of units connected)
*: Set to 2.4 GHz/5 GHz (W52) (lower right
digit is number of units connected)
*: Icon is green when Guest SSID is activated.
Guest SSID cannot be set if the owner SSID's
Wi-Fi Frequency Settings are set to 5 GHz.
Battery level
(Full)
(Low)
: Charging
: Battery power level very low (charge needed)
: When Long Life Charge is set to "ON" (Use)
: When power supply setting is set to "ON"
(Use)
USIM Card Slot
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Summary of Contents for NEC A201NE
- Page 1 From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 Thank you for purchasing "A201NE". ● Before using A201NE, read "Quick Start" (this guide), " お願いとご注意 (Safety Precautions)" (Japanese), and "User From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157 Guide" to ensure proper handling.
- Page 2 August 2022, First Edition Indicator of the Wi-Fi router increases by one. SoftBank Corp. • Operation steps for connection vary by Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance. Android device. For details, refer to the Android device user guide. Model: A201NE Manufacturer: NEC Platforms, Ltd.