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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Parts & Functions............... 8 Home Screen.................8 Notifications of Data Usage..........11 USIM Card................12 Charging Battery...............13 A201NE User Guide Contents Power On/Off..............15 Connecting with WLAN WLAN (Wi-Fi)..............18 Activating WLAN (Wi-Fi) Function........18 Connecting Windows PC............19 Connecting Mac..............21 Connecting Android™...
Page 4 Appendix Troubleshooting.............. 210 Specifications..............213 Software Used with Wi-Fi Router........215 Warranty & Service............216 Customer Service............216 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............218 General Notes..............225 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information for this Product................228...
Page 5: Introduction
"Safety Precautions" thoroughly AC Charger is not supplied. Purchase an optional AC Charger. beforehand for proper use. Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions. ・A201NE (Wi-Fi router) ・USB Cable (sample) ・Quick Start Guide Usage Notes ・クイックスタート (Japanese) ・お願いとご注意 (Japanese) Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
Page 6 Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key) Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Information) When connecting Wi-Fi router to a WLAN device, network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key: WPA Key) are required. Confirm Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key) as follows. In Home Screen, Information Confirm SSID and password...
Page 7 Getting Started ・Wi-Fi router may not be able to communicate with some devices by using IPv6 address. Restarting your device may improve communication with Wi-Fi router using IPv6 address. ・Wi-Fi router accommodates software updates. Use the latest software. ・Note that connection speeds may drop or connections may be disabled depending on line traffic or connection environments.
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Parts & Functions............... 8 Home Screen.................8 Notifications of Data Usage..........11 USIM Card................12 Charging Battery...............13 Power On/Off..............15...
Page 10: Parts & Functions
Parts & Functions Home Screen Front/Top/Bottom Layout Part Description Home This is Home Screen. Screen This is Home Screen (Menu Display). Home In Home Screen, press Screen (Menu Display) show this. Status Indicators for communication status Status Bar and battery level appear. Home Data Usage and battery level, etc., appear.
Page 11 Status Indicators When power supply setting is set to "ON" (Use) Icon Description 1　Even when "5G" icon is shown on Wi-Fi router Display (top of screen) during standby, the icon may change to "4G" Mobile networks connected (signal strong) and "LTE," and 4G/LTE communication may be used when Mobile networks connected (signal weak) communicating.
Page 12 Display Off/Sleep Mode ・If Wi-Fi router is not used for a certain period of time, Display turns off automatically. To turn on Display again, press ・Sleep mode is a function from which the system can quickly return to a usable state, even though wireless were stopped. ・If Wi-Fi router is not connected to a WLAN device, and there has been no operation of Wi-Fi router for a certain period of time, or if Battery is not being charged, Display turns off and...
Page 13: Notifications Of Data Usage
Notifications of Data Usage Number Entry Screen The number selection screen appears in Display when entering Notifications of Data Usage numbers. The displayed screens are explained by using the screens to enter login password for a SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot as an example. According to the subscribed plan, the communication speed becomes slower depending on the amount of data usage.
Page 14: Usim Card
USIM Card Hook your fingernail or something similar in the groove on the USIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other side of USIM Cover on the side of Wi-Fi router, and open USIM customer information. Cover in the direction of the arrow Handling USIM Card Check the following regarding USIM Card handling.
Page 15: Charging Battery
Charging Battery Removing USIM Card Wi-Fi router is not fully charged by default. Be sure to charge Be sure to power off Wi-Fi router before doing this. Battery before the first use. Wi-Fi router discharges even when not in use. Charge Wi-Fi router before use if it is not in use for a long time.
Page 16 Battery Protection When charging is complete, remove USB Cable from computer If Wi-Fi router becomes hot, charging may stop before and Wi-Fi router reaching a full charge to protect the Battery ("A charge is suspended this device because of high temperature" appears on screen).
Page 17: Power On/Off
Power On/Off Charging with AC Charger AC Charger is an optional accessory. Use AC Charger (USB Type- Power On C 3.0 A) [SB-AC22-TCPD] specified by SoftBank. This section describes charging method using AC Charger [SB- AC22-TCPD]. 1 USB PD-PPS compatible USB Type-C Quick Charging AC ®...
Page 18 Power Off Long press for about 3 seconds (until the "Power Option" screen appears) Power (Power OFF) Power is off.
Page 19: Connecting With Wlan
Connecting with WLAN WLAN (Wi-Fi)..............18 Activating WLAN (Wi-Fi) Function........18 Connecting Windows PC............19 Connecting Mac..............21 Connecting Android™ Device..........23 Connecting iPhone/iPad............ 25 Connecting Wi-Fi Compatible Devices......30 Connecting WPS Supported WLAN Devices...... 31...
Page 20: Wlan (Wi-Fi)
WLAN (Wi-Fi) Activating WLAN (Wi-Fi) Function Power on Wi-Fi router to connect to the Internet automatically. WLAN (Wi-Fi) Connecting to 5G/4G/LTE/3G Advanced Settings Change WLAN settings as required. For details, see "Wi-Fi Settings." Long press for about 6 seconds (until "Pocket WiFi 5G" appears) Simultaneous Connection Use Wi-Fi router to connect up to 16 WLAN devices...
Page 21: Connecting Windows Pc
Connecting Windows PC Click on to the right of the Wi-Fi icon Connect a Windows PC to Wi-Fi router to connect to the Internet. Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key: WPA Key) For network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key), see "Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key)."...
Page 22 Windows 10 Enter Wi-Fi router password (Encryption Key) Next This section describes connection operations with screenshots and steps in "Network Name(SSID(Owner))" at "WPA3/WPA2" security setting for Wi-Fi settings on Windows 10 as an example. Long press for about 6 seconds (until "Pocket WiFi 5G" appears) When powered on, Home Screen appears and the Internet connection is established.
Page 23: Connecting Mac
Connecting Mac Enter Wi-Fi router password (Encryption Key) Next Connect a Mac to Wi-Fi router to connect to the Internet. Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key: WPA Key) For network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key), see "Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key)."...
Page 24 In "Network Name" pulldown list, select Wi-Fi router's network In Apple menu, System Preferences Network name (SSID) ・When Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) is not shown, long press for about 3 seconds to cancel Sleep mode. If Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On network name (SSID) does not appear even though you cancel Sleep mode and check, try connecting by manually adding a network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key) on the...
Page 25: Connecting Android™ Device
Connecting Android™ Device Tap Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) Connect an Android™ device to Wi-Fi router to connect to the Internet. Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key: WPA Key) For network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key), see "Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key)."...
Page 26 Connecting Android™ Device Using QR Code Basic Information screen Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Information) Scanning a QR code on Wi-Fi router's Display using an application automatically connects to Android™ devices. Long press for about 6 seconds (until "Pocket WiFi 5G" appears) When powered on, Home Screen appears and the Internet Wi-Fi Information screen appears.
Page 27: Connecting Iphone/Ipad
Connecting iPhone/iPad Reading QR Code Connect an iPhone/iPad to connect to the Internet. Use a QR code application, such as "お父さんQR," etc. Install it on an Android™ device before reading. Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key: WPA Key) Precautions When Reading QR Codes For network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key), see "Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key)."...
Page 28 In "NETWORKS" list, tap Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) Settings Wi-Fi ・When Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) is not shown, long press for about 3 seconds to cancel Sleep mode. If network name (SSID) does not appear even though you cancel Sleep mode and check, try connecting by manually adding a network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key) on the iPhone.
Page 29 iPad Turn on Wi-Fi This section describes connection operations with screenshots and steps in "Network Name(SSID(Owner))" at "WPA3/WPA2" security setting for Wi-Fi setting on an iPad running iPad OS 15 as an example. Long press for about 6 seconds (until "Pocket WiFi 5G" appears) When powered on, Home Screen appears and the Internet connection is established.
Page 30 In "NETWORKS" list, tap Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) Enter Wi-Fi router password (Encryption Key) Join ・When Wi-Fi router's network name (SSID) is not shown, long When a WLAN connection succeeds the WLAN connection press for about 3 seconds to cancel Sleep mode. If counter number on Display increases by one (e.g.
Page 31 Connecting iOS Device Using QR Code Basic Information screen Wi-Fi Scanning a QR code on Wi-Fi router's Display using an (Wi-Fi Information) application automatically connects to a device running an iOS/ iPadOS, such as an iPhone/iPad. Long press for about 6 seconds (until "Pocket WiFi 5G" appears) When powered on, Home Screen appears and the Internet Wi-Fi Information screen appears.
Page 32: Connecting Wi-Fi Compatible Devices
Connecting Wi-Fi Compatible Precautions When Reading QR Codes Devices Depending on the version and type of iOS device you are using, when the encryption mode is "WPA3-SAE (AES)," you may not be able to connect to Wi-Fi by using the QR code in Network Name (SSID) and Password camera view of your iOS device.
Page 33: Connecting Wps Supported Wlan Devices
Connecting WPS Supported WLAN Devices Enter Wi-Fi router password (Encryption Key) Save settings Precautions for Using WPS Function When a WLAN connection succeeds the WLAN connection counter number on Display increases by one (e.g. ESS-ID Stealth (SSID Hiding) When ESS-ID Stealth (SSID Hiding) is activated, WPS is unavailable.
Page 34 In Home Screen, Quick Menu Wi-Fi connection settings screen Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Next Detail Settings screen Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi connection settings) Wi-Fi-router is on standby to accept WLAN device connection.
Page 35 Set up a WPS connection on the WLAN device while the following window is shown (within 120 seconds) When "Connection succeeded." appears, Exit When a WLAN connection succeeds the WLAN connection counter number on Display increases by one (e.g.
Page 37: Connecting With Usb Cable (Windows)
Connecting with USB Cable (Windows) USB Connection with a Windows PC......... 36 Connecting/Disconnecting to a Windows PC....36 Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Windows)......37...
Page 38: Usb Connection With A Windows Pc
USB Connection with a Windows PC Connecting/Disconnecting to a Windows PC Overview Connecting Wi-Fi Router to a Windows Wi-Fi router automatically connects to the Internet when powered on. Connect with PC via USB Cable (sample) to allow data communication. Power on PC Connect USB Cable (sample) to Wi-Fi router External Device Port, and insert USB plug into a PC The PC recognizes Wi-Fi router.
Page 39: Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Windows)
Installing/Uninstalling Driver Disconnecting Wi-Fi Router from a Windows PC (Windows) Complete any data uploads/downloads, etc. before removing Wi- Cautions for Installation Fi router. Do not remove Wi-Fi router during installation. May cause installation failure, system malfunction or other system Check that any data uploading/downloading is completed errors.
Page 41: Connecting With Usb Cable (Mac)
Connecting with USB Cable (Mac) USB Connection with Mac..........40 Connecting/Disconnecting to a Mac.........40 Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Mac)........ 41...
Page 42: Usb Connection With Mac
USB Connection with Mac Connecting/Disconnecting to a Mac Overview Connecting Wi-Fi Router to a Mac Wi-Fi router automatically connects to the Internet when powered on. Connect with a Mac via USB Cable (sample) to allow Power on Mac data communication. Connect USB Cable (sample) to Wi-Fi router External Device Port, and insert USB plug into a Mac The Mac recognizes Wi-Fi router.
Page 43: Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Mac)
Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Mac) Installation and Uninstallation Upon connecting the first time, the device driver on Mac is installed automatically. Manual installation/uninstallation is not required.
Page 45 Settings (Using Router Menu) Displayed Menus..............44 Showing/Setting Data Usage..........44 Setting Wi-Fi Spot............51 Checking Notifications............. 54 Checking WLAN Connected Device Information....56 Setting Guest SSID............57 Using WPS................58 Other Settings..............60 Checking Wi-Fi Router Information......... 90 Operation for Setting Data Traffic......... 97...
Page 46: Displayed Menus
Displayed Menus Showing/Setting Data Usage Set to show/hide data traffic volume for mobile network. Also, You can operate , and on Wi-Fi router to set maximum traffic, reset shown data traffic, etc. set the various functions and check notifications about Wi-Fi Data traffic is an estimation.
Page 47 Showing Data Traffic on Home Screen Home (Home Screen Display) Set to show accumulated data traffic at the moment from start of the count for the month or from reset in Home Screen. Initial setting: ON (Use) In Home Screen, Quick Menu (Use) Quick Menu screen...
Page 48 Setting Data Usage Notification Data Usage screen Monthly When the set data usage is exceeded, a notification is set to (Monthly Traffic) appear on Home Screen. Initial setting: ON (Notify) In Home Screen, Quick Menu Limit (Data Usage Notification) Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings)
Page 49 Setting Maximum Traffic Select settings for notifications Set guidelines for monthly data usage. When the set data usage is exceeded, a notice appears on Home Screen. Initial setting: 50 (GB) ・Maximum traffic set on Wi-Fi router is not linked to your contracted plan.
Page 50 Select enter units Detail Settings screen Data (Data Usage Settings) ・ Select enter units of Data Usage screen Monthly Enter maximum traffic Enter (Monthly Traffic) Maximum traffic is set. ・For entering numbers, see "Number Entry." ・ When the enter units are , a value in the range of 1 to (Maximum traffic) 150 can be entered.
Page 51 Setting Reset Day Data Usage screen Start Day Set date of month to start counting data usage. (Reset day) Data usage is reset when the date changes to the set date. Initial setting: 1 (date) In Home Screen, Quick Menu Enter the Reset day Enter Quick Menu screen...
Page 52 Resetting Data Usage Data Usage screen Reset Reset shown data usage. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Detail Settings screen Data (Data Usage Settings) Data traffic is reset instantly.
Page 53: Setting Wi-Fi Spot
Setting Wi-Fi Spot Wi-Fi Spot Wi-Fi router connects to the Internet via a household or office WLAN router, SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot, etc. This Internet connection is called Wi-Fi Spot. Wi-Fi Spot Settings Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Initial setting: OFF (Do not use) ・Communication speed may decrease depending on the number of WLAN devices connected.
Page 54 Setting Up SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot (Use) Use a SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot to connect to the Internet. Initial setting: OFF (Do not use) ・SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot password is a 4-digit security code set at subscription. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Home Screen appears. ・If this function is set to "ON"...
Page 55 Wi-Fi Spot screen SB Spot Enter a 4-digit login password Enter (SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot) Wi-Fi router connects to SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot. Internet connection is available. ・For entering numbers, see "Number Entry." (Use) In the confirmation screen,...
Page 56: Checking Notifications
Checking Notifications Select notices to check Wi-Fi router receives available notifications. Checking Notifications In Home Screen, Information You can check the ten most recent notices. Information screen Notify (Notice)
Page 57 Deleting Notifications Delete In Home Screen, Information Information screen Notify (Notice) Select notices to delete Notice is deleted.
Page 58: Checking Wlan Connected Device Information
Checking WLAN Connected Device Information Basic Information screen Devices (Connected Devices) Check WLAN device information such as computers, smartphones, and games connected to Wi-Fi router. Checking WLAN Connected Device Information You can check the number of devices connected, and their MAC address and IP address.
Page 59: Setting Guest Ssid
Setting Guest SSID Detail Settings screen (LAN Settings) Guest SSID can create a temporary Internet environment that can be used by guests, etc. On Wi-Fi router, Guest SSID is set to "OFF" by default. Set to "ON" to use Guest SSID. •...
Page 60: Using Wps
Using WPS Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi connection settings) Wi-Fi router supports WPS to easily connect to devices that support WPS function. Connecting WLAN Device Connect WPS supported WLAN devices. Enable WLAN function on WLAN device, then prepare for WPS settings as required ・Method of setting WPS function varies by device.
Page 61 Precautions for Using WPS Function When ESS-ID Stealth (SSID Hiding) is "ON," WPS is unavailable. For ESS-ID Stealth (SSID Hiding), see "Owner SSID Settings." Wi-Fi-router is on standby to accept WLAN device connection. Set up a WPS connection on the WLAN device while the following window is shown (within 120 seconds) When "Connection succeeded."...
Page 62: Other Settings
Other Settings Select network mode Do various settings, such as settings for network modes and settings for international roaming. Setting Network Mode Set a network mode. Initial setting: 5G/4G/LTE/3G In Home Screen, Quick Menu The network mode is set. ・ You can select mode 1 (5G/4G/LTE/3G), mode 2...
Page 63 Setting Wi-Fi Frequency Select a Wi-Fi frequency Set Wi-Fi frequency. Initial setting: 2.4GHz In Home Screen, Quick Menu Wi-Fi frequency is set. ・ You can select 2.4GHz 5GHz 2g5g (2.4GHz/5GHz), or (Wi-Fi OFF). ・ When Wi-Fi Spot is set to "ON" (Use), 2g5g (2.4GHz/5GHz) cannot be selected.
Page 64 Setting Energy-Saving Mode Select Energy-Saving Mode Set Energy-Saving Mode. Initial setting: Sleep Mode In Home Screen, Quick Menu Energy-Saving Mode is set. ・ You can select Sleep Mode Power off , or Quick Menu screen Pow Save (Energy-Save/Charging) Pow Save (Energy-Saving Mode)
Page 65 Setting Energy-Saving Timer Enter the time (minutes) to start Energy-Saving Enter Set the time (minutes) to start Energy-Saving. Initial setting: 5 (minutes) In Home Screen, Quick Menu Enter the time until the conditions set in Energy-Saving Mode are reached. ・For entering numbers, see "Number Entry."...
Page 66 Setting Long Life Charge longlife (Long Life Charge) If Long Life Charge is "ON," then charging stops when the battery level is about 70%. Frequently charging and discharging the Battery repeatedly while the Battery is sufficiently charged speeds up deterioration of Internal Battery. This function can prevent this.
Page 67 Power Supply Settings Pow Supply (Power supply setting) This function feeds power directly to Wi-Fi router without going through Internal Battery, by using the AC Charger (sold separately). This prevents accelerated deterioration of Internal Battery. Initial setting: OFF (Do not use) In the Home Screen, Quick Menu (Use)
Page 68 Activating Setup Wizard Wizard (Setup Wizard) This is wizard for Wi-Fi connections. By following the on- screen instructions, you can set up Wi-Fi connections with Wi-Fi devices. Connect Wi-Fi by WPS or manual connection depending on the Wi-Fi device you are using. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Quick Menu screen...
Page 69 Next Next ・Enter network name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key) A screen for selecting how to do Wi-Fi connections (WPS or into the Wi-Fi device. Wi-Fi is connected. manual connection) appears. Select a Wi-Fi connection method ・ You can select Manual connection Return to Home Screen.
Page 70 Setting Up Profile (Profile select) Select profile to use. Initial setting: Commercial In Home Screen, Quick Menu A caution screen appears. Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Detail Settings screen (Network)
Page 71 International Roaming Select profile Set use of International data roaming. Initial setting: OFF (Do not use) In Home Screen, Quick Menu Profile to use is set. ・ Select from APN01 (Commercial), APN02 (Commercial IPv4/IPv6), or APN03 (Common APN(for enterprise closed networks)).
Page 72 Roaming (International roaming) International roaming can be used. ・Connections are cut off until the settings are complete. (Use) ・The Wi-Fi frequency that can be used is limited to just 2.4GHz. If 5GHz is set, the transmissions may be cut off, so change the setting to 2.4GHz.
Page 73 Doing an Operator Search Search (Operator search) Search for an operator. Initial setting: Automatic In Home Screen, Quick Menu Select how to do an operator search Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) The settings for operator search are changed. ・ If you select Auto (Automatic), the access point is set automatically and the screen returns to Home Screen.
Page 74 Setting Protected Management Frames (PMF) Detail Settings screen (LAN Settings) Enable function to protect some Wi-Fi management frames (PMF). This protection function is enabled only against Wi-Fi devices that request use of the function. When the encryption mode is "WPA3-SAE(AES)" or "WPA2-PSK/ WPA3-SAE(AES),"...
Page 75 Setting IEEE 802.11ax (Use) Enable IEEE 802.11ax Mode for Wi-Fi frequency. This setting is common to SSID (Owner) and SSID (Guest). Initial setting: ON (Use) ・Connections to some Wi-Fi devices that do not support "IEEE 802.11ax Mode" may be impossible. Set this function to "OFF"...
Page 76 Setting USB Communication Detail Settings screen (LAN Enable USB communication. Settings) Not shown when "Action mode" in "Cradle settings" is "AP (AP/ Bridge mode)." Initial setting: ON (Use) ・When set to OFF (Do not use), connections and Web UI cannot be used on a computer connected by USB.
Page 77 Setting USB Standard Detail Settings screen (LAN Set "USB 3.0" or "USB 2.0" as the USB standard. Settings) Not shown when "Action mode" in "Cradle settings" is "AP (AP/ Bridge mode)." Initial setting: USB 3.0 In Home Screen, Quick Menu (USB Communication) Quick Menu screen Setting...
Page 78 Setting Switching of WAN/LAN When Connected to Cradle (Sold Separately) Detail Settings screen (LAN Settings) Set switching of WAN/LAN when connected to Cradle (sold separately). Initial setting: LAN In Home Screen, Quick Menu USB std (USB standard) Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings)
Page 79 Setting Action Mode When Connected to Cradle (Sold Separately) Detail Settings screen Cradle (Cradle settings) Set the mode for when Cradle (sold separately) is connected. For router (Router mode), Wi-Fi router itself controls the network. AP (AP/Bridge mode) is used when a router is connected to the WAN side and Wi-Fi router relays the network.
Page 80 Setting Display Brightness Detail Settings screen Cradle Set display screen brightness. (Cradle settings) Initial setting: Normal In Home Screen, Quick Menu Mode (Action mode) Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Router (Router mode)/ (AP/Bridge mode) Detail Settings screen Disp (Display) The mode for when Cradle (sold separately) is connected is set.
Page 81 Changing Auto-off Timing of Display brightness (Brightness Adjustment) Display screen turns off after a specified time passes during which Wi-Fi router is not operated. Set that time. Initial setting: 15 seconds In Home Screen, Quick Menu (Bright)/ (Normal)/ Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings)
Page 82 Setting Battery Power Remaining auto off time (Auto-off Timing) Set battery power remaining. Initial setting: ON (Use) In Home Screen, Quick Menu (15seconds)/ (30seconds)/ (60seconds)/ 120s (120seconds) Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) The auto-off timing of the display screen is set. Detail Settings screen Disp (Display)
Page 83 Setting Screen Lock Passcode batt remain (Remaining Battery Display) Set screen lock passcode. Initial setting: OFF (Do not use) In Home Screen, Quick Menu (Use) Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Battery power remaining is set. Detail Settings screen (Security)
Page 84 Pass (Passcode) Screen lock passcode is set. ・Screen lock passcode must be entered to start Wi-Fi router or (Use) recover it from Sleep mode. Starting by Entering Screen Lock Passcode When screen lock passcode is set, you need to enter screen lock passcode to start Wi-Fi router or recover it from Sleep mode.
Page 85 Changing Screen Lock Passcode Detail Settings screen Change screen lock passcode. (Security) ・When screen lock passcode is set to "ON," it can be changed. ・Screen lock passcode is set to a default value (1234) before purchase, so change it before using Wi-Fi router. ・Be careful to not forget your new screen lock passcode and login password for Web UI.
Page 86 Starting by Entering PIN Code Enter new screen lock passcode (4 to 8 digits) Enter If use of PIN code is set to "Enable" in Web UI, then when Wi-Fi router is powered on, a PIN code entry screen appears. Start by entering PIN code.
Page 87 Updating Software Exit Update software. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Home Screen appears. Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Detail Settings screen Mainte (Maintenance)
Page 88 Confirming the Internet Connection Update (Software Update) Confirm the Internet connection of Wi-Fi router. ・This function cannot be used if a closed network is set, such as when APN03 (Common APN(for enterprise closed networks)) is selected for the profile selection. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Quick Menu screen...
Page 89 Detail Settings screen Mainte Exit (Maintenance) The Internet connection is confirmed. Maintenance screen Conn (Confirm Connection)
Page 90 Setting Display Language Maintenance screen Language Switch Display's display language. (Language (言語)) ・The same language is displayed as Web UI display language. In Home Screen, Quick Menu (日本語)/ (English) Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Display language is set. Detail Settings screen Mainte (Maintenance)
Page 91 Initializing Wi-Fi Router Maintenance screen Init (Initialize) Initialize Wi-Fi router to its factory defaults. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) It is initialized after restarting. Precautions for Initializing An initialization deletes all your previous settings, and returns Wi-Fi router settings to their factory defaults.
Page 92: Checking Wi-Fi Router Information
5GHz band, Web UI, MAC Address, and IP Address. Checking Wi-Fi Router's Device Information You can check the following information. Item Description Device Name Wi-Fi router's product name (A201NE). Phone Number Phone number saved to USIM Card. ICCID This is ICCID number. IMEI This is IMEI number.
Page 93 Checking Wi-Fi Information on Wi-Fi Router Information screen Info (Basic Information) You can check the following information. Item Description SSID (Owner) This is network name of Owner SSID. Password This is password (Encryption Key) of Owner (Owner) SSID. Channel These are the channels used by Owner SSID. (Owner) This is QR code for connecting to Owner QR code...
Page 94 Checking Bluetooth Information Basic Information screen You can check the following information. (Bluetooth Information) Item Description Device Name (Remote This is device name for remote wakeup. Wakeup) MAC Address This is MAC address for remote wakeup. It (Remote is used to check devices. Wakeup) In Home Screen, Information...
Page 95 Checking Notice for 5GHz Band Checking Web UI Information You can check the notice for 5GHz band. Access setting page (Web UI) on web browser to make detailed settings. In this section, you can check information for accessing Web UI. In Home Screen, Information Item...
Page 96 Checking the MAC Address Basic Information screen Web UI You can check the following MAC addresses. Item Description MAC Address MAC address of Wi-Fi router. It is used to (managed identify users' devices. MAC) USB MAC address of Wi-Fi router. You can MAC Address check whether Wi-Fi router is connected (USB)
Page 97 Checking the IP Address Basic Information screen You can check the following IP addresses. (MAC Address) Item Description WAN IP This is WAN IP address (IPv4). Address WAN IPv6 This is WAN IP address (IPv6). Address LAN IP This is LAN IP address (IPv4). Address In Home Screen, Information...
Page 98 Checking Credentials Basic Information screen You can check the following information. Address) Item Description MODEL Wi-Fi router's product name (A201NE). FCC ID This is FCC ID. Various standards for which Wi-Fi router is Credentials certified. Shows warnings about use inside an Warning airplane.
Page 99: Operation For Setting Data Traffic
Operation for Setting Data Traffic Detail Settings screen Data (Data Make settings for data traffic when Wi-Fi router is subscribed Usage Settings) as an individual. Deleting Notification Indicators Delete notification indicators. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Data Usage Settings screen Icon (Notice Icon Delete) Quick Menu screen...
Page 100 Making a Reservation to Be Released from Slowdown (on Pop-up Screen) When a pop-up notice appears for an approaching slowdown in communication speed, you can apply for a reservation to have the slowdown released. Check information on pop-up screen Notification indicators for data traffic are deleted. Select data traffic to release from slowdown Set up...
Page 101 Making a Reservation to Be Released from Slowdown (on Displayed Menu) You can apply for a reservation to have data traffic released from slowdown on displayed menu. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Application for reservation to be released is complete. Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail...
Page 102 Speed Limit (Limitation) Application for reservation to be released is complete. Select data traffic to release from slowdown Set up...
Page 103 Cancel Application for Release from Slowdown Speed Limit (Limitation) If release from slowdown has been reserved, you can apply to cancel your reservation. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Cancel of reservation Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Set up Detail Settings screen Data (Data Usage Settings)
Page 104 Release Slowdown (on Pop-up Screen) When a pop-up notice appears for the start of a slowdown in communication speed, you can apply to have the slowdown released and return to normal speed. Check information on pop-up screen Application to cancel reservation to be released is complete.
Page 105 Release Slowdown (on Displayed Menu) You can apply for release of slowdown on Wi-Fi router's displayed menu. In Home Screen, Quick Menu Application to be released from slowdown is complete. Quick Menu screen Setting (Detail Settings) Detail Settings screen Data (Data Usage Settings)
Page 106 Speed Limit (Limitation) Application to be released from slowdown is complete. Select data traffic to release from slowdown Set up...
Page 107 Settings (Using Web UI) Overview of Web UI............106 Layout of Web UI from PC/Mobile Device......109 Network Settings............112 Setting Wi-Fi Spot............121 Wi-Fi Settings..............124 ECO Settings..............140 Security Settings............143 Advanced Settings............147 Maintenance Settings............. 167 Checking Information............196...
Page 108: Settings (Using Web Ui) Overview Of Web Ui
Overview of Web UI Use a web browser to check and set various types of information from a PC connected by USB Cable (sample) or from a PC or mobile device connected by WLAN to Wi-Fi router. For supported browsers, see "Operating Environment (Compatible OSs)."...
Page 109 Logging In to Web UI from a PC/Mobile Device In Web UI home screen, enter the login password Login A screen prompting you to change login password and the Owner SSID settings screen appear. ・You can display or hide the password by selecting the check box beside the password enter field. ・The "Logout"...
Page 110 Changing Settings via WLAN Connection Changing Wi-Fi Spot setting and LAN settings on Web UI from device connected via WLAN may disconnect WLAN connection. When disconnected, reconnect WLAN and reload web browser.
Page 111: Layout Of Web Ui From Pc/Mobile Device
Layout of Web UI from PC/Mobile Device Layout Item Description Language (English/日本語 You can switch between Japanese and English. You need to log in to switch them. The display language also changes on Display. (Japanese)) Shows explanations related to items on the page. Usage Login To do advanced settings, log in and do advanced settings of the various functions.
Page 112 Layout of the Settings Screen Item Description...
Page 113 Reception level: : Reception level strong : Reception level weak : No signal : Data roaming Network operator: : Connected network operator name Network: : 5G network connected : 4G network connected : LTE network connected : 3G network connected Operation mode of Cradle (sold separately): : When connected to Cradle (sold separately) and AP/Bridge mode is set Mobile network connection status:...
Page 114: Network Settings
Network Settings Set connection settings, profile settings, traffic counter, and basic settings, such as network mode and roaming on Wi-Fi router. Basic Settings Set basic settings, such as network mode and roaming. Setting items are as follows: Item Description Select a network mode for the mobile network. Network Mode Initial setting: 5G/4G/LTE/3G Turn ON to use International Roaming Function.
Page 115 Set each item in Basic Settings Apply Basic settings are set. ・When a confirmation screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 116 Connection Settings Select a profile. Setting items are as follows: Item Description Select profile to use. Profile Selection Initial setting: Commercial 1　 Common APN(for enterprise closed networks) is a common APN dedicated to closed network service "Network/VPN gateway secure mobile access" offered by the company for corporate customers. A contract is required to use "Network/VPN gateway secure mobile access."...
Page 117 Profile Selection Apply Profile Selection is applied. Profile Settings To add or change APN of an access point, create a new profile by setting the following items. ・Profile Settings Item Description Select profile to set. Profile List Initial setting: Commercial Enter profile name.
Page 118 Item Description Set to "ON" to use DNS server address assigned by provider. Address assigned from DNS server Initial setting: ON IPv4 Primary Enter primary of DNS server address (IPv4). IPv4 Secondary Enter secondary of DNS server address (IPv4). IPv6 Primary Enter primary of DNS server address (IPv6).
Page 119 Set each item in Profile Settings Apply Profile settings and DNS server settings are applied. ・You can display or hide the password by selecting the check box beside the password enter field. Precautions for Initializing An initialization deletes everything except the profiles set at purchase and returns Wi-Fi router settings to their factory defaults.
Page 120 Setting Traffic Counter Set Traffic Counter. Data traffic is an estimation. May differ from actual traffic volume. For actual traffic volume, contact administrator or Business Call Center when Wi-Fi router is subscribed as a corporate user. When Wi-Fi router is subscribed as an individual, see "Customer Service."...
Page 121 Traffic Counter Traffic Counter screen appears.
Page 122 Set each item in Monthly Counter Apply Monthly Counter is set. ・ Click Reset to reset Traffic Counter.
Page 123: Setting Wi-Fi Spot
Setting Wi-Fi Spot Setting Wi-Fi Spot Set Wi-Fi Spot. Setting items are as follows: ・Wi-Fi Spot Settings Item Description Set to ON to use Wi-Fi Spot. Wi-Fi Spot Function Initial setting: OFF ・Softbank Wi-Fi Spot Settings Item Description Set to ON to use SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot. Softbank Wi-Fi Spot Function Initial setting: OFF Password...
Page 124 Wi-Fi Spot Wi-Fi Spot screen appears.
Page 125 Set various items for Wi-Fi Spot Apply Wi-Fi Spot is set. ・You can display or hide the password by selecting the check box beside the password enter field. ・ To cut off the connection to Wi-Fi Spot, set Wi-Fi Spot Function to From the displayed menu, in Home Screen Quick Menu Wi-Fi Spot...
Page 126: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Do the various settings for Wi-Fi function. Owner SSID/Guest SSID Common Settings Set the items common to Owner SSID and Guest SSID. Setting items are as follows: ・Wi-Fi Access Point Settings Item Description Set to ON to use Wi-Fi. Wireless Function Initial setting: ON Set to ON to show SSID on displayed menu of Wi-Fi router.
Page 127 Owner SSID/Guest SSID Common Settings/Owner SSID Settings Owner SSID/Guest SSID Common Settings screen appears.
Page 128 Set the items in Owner SSID/Guest SSID Common Settings Apply The items common to Owner SSID and Guest SSID are set.
Page 129 Owner SSID Settings You can set security settings (Encryption function, ESS-ID Stealth function, MAC Address Filtering function) as a WLAN (Wi-Fi ) access point. ® Network name (SSID) of Wi-Fi router uses the same SSID on the 2.4GHz band and the 5GHz band. Setting items are as follows: ・Wi-Fi Access Point Settings Item...
Page 130 Owner SSID/Guest SSID Common Settings/Owner SSID Settings Owner SSID Settings screen appears.
Page 131 Set the items in Owner SSID Settings Apply Owner SSID setting items are set. Guest SSID Settings Set Guest SSID. Setting items are as follows: ・Wi-Fi Access Point Settings...
Page 132 Item Description Set to ON to use Guest SSID. Wireless Function Initial setting: OFF Set the duration of Guest SSID. Duration Initial setting: 4 hours Enter network name (SSID) of Guest SSID. Network Name (SSID) Initial setting: A201NE_XXXXXX-gx Show the QR Code Click to display "QR Code"...
Page 133 Wi-Fi Settings (Guest SSID) Guest SSID settings screen appears.
Page 134 Set Wireless Function to Set items in Guest SSID settings Apply Guest SSID setting items are set.
Page 135 MAC Address Filtering Settings Enable MAC Address Filtering to be able to specify which Wi-Fi devices are allowed to connect. ・A maximum of 16 MAC addresses of Wi-Fi devices can be saved. Owner SSID and Guest SSID cannot be set separately. Setting items are as follows: Item Description...
Page 136 MAC Address Filter - Add screen appears. Set each item in Add MAC address that is allowed to connect Apply Return to the last page Confirm that the saved MAC address appears in the "MAC Address Filter - List"...
Page 137 Owner SSID/Guest SSID Common Settings/Owner SSID Settings In "Connection Restrictions of Wi-Fi Terminals," set "MAC Address Filtering Function" to Apply...
Page 138 MAC Address Filtering is set. ・After changing the settings of this function, the Wi-Fi connections will be cut off, so reconnect to Wi-Fi.
Page 139 WPS Settings Set Wi-Fi by using a PIN method for WPS settings on Wi-Fi router. Setting items are as follows: Item Description PIN Code of the Wi-Fi Terminal Enter the PIN code of the Wi-Fi terminal. ・For the PIN code of the Wi-Fi terminal, see the user guide for the Wi-Fi device. ・When "MAC Address Filtering Function"...
Page 140 WPS Settings WPS Settings screen appears.
Page 141 Enter "PIN Code of the Wi-Fi Terminal" WPS (PIN Method) Start WPS function on the Wi-Fi device side "Connection succeeded." appears on the Display of Wi-Fi router, and Wi-Fi connections are possible.
Page 142: Eco Settings
ECO Settings Display Wi-Fi router's remaining battery power and set power saving settings. ECO Settings Setting items are as follows: ・Battery Power Remaining & Charging Item Description Set to ON to show battery power remaining (%) on the Display. Battery Power Remaining (%) Initial setting: ON Set to ON to use Longlife Charging.
Page 143 ECO Settings The ECO Settings screen appears.
Page 144 Set each item in ECO Settings Apply ECO Settings are set.
Page 145: Security Settings
Security Settings Setting Screen Lock Passcode Set screen lock passcode as security in case Wi-Fi router is lost or stolen and used illegally. When screen lock passcode is set, you need to enter screen lock passcode to start Wi-Fi router, recover it from Sleep mode, or turn on Display. This function prevents other people from illegal use.
Page 146 Set "Screen Lock Passcode Function" to Enter "Screen Lock Passcode" Apply Screen Lock Passcode Function is set.
Page 147 Changing Screen Lock Passcode Change screen lock passcode. ・Screen lock passcode is set to a default value (1234) before purchase, so change it before using Wi-Fi router. ・Be careful to not forget your new screen lock passcode and login password for Web UI. ...
Page 148 Enter the items for Change Screen Lock Passcode Change Screen Lock passcode Screen lock passcode is changed. When Initializing Screen Lock Passcode Clicking Initializing Screen Lock Passcode initializes screen lock passcode.
Page 149: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Set LAN Settings, IPv4 Packet Filter Settings, IPv6 Packet Filter Settings, Port Mapping Settings, Domain Filter Settings, and other settings items for Wi-Fi router. LAN Settings Set the LAN settings. Setting items are as follows: ・IP Address IP Address / Net Mask (Bit Enter LAN IP address and net mask for Wi-Fi router.
Page 150 LAN Settings LAN Settings screen appears.
Page 151 Set each item in LAN Settings Apply LAN Setting items are set. Precaution for Settings Changing the IP Address / Net Mask (Bit Specification) could immediately change the connection conditions and cut off connections. If something like this happens, match the settings of Wi-Fi router and the device to be connected and connect again. Devices may need to be restarted depending on the type of Wi-Fi devices connected.
Page 152 IPv4 Packet Filter Settings Set an IP packet filter. Restrict packets permitted to the Internet. ・You can set up to 50 items in patterns of "packet filtering" on Wi-Fi router. ・ To set this, select "WAN" or "LAN" in "Select the target interface," and then click Select Setting items are as follows: Item...
Page 153 IPv4 Packet Filter Settings IPv4 Packet Filter Settings screen appears.
Page 154 Select the target interface Select IPv4 Packet Filter Settings - Add screen appears.
Page 155 Set the various items in IPv4 Packet Filter Settings - Add Apply Return to the last page Confirm that the saved content appears in "IPv4 Packet Filter Settings - List" IPv4 packet filter is set. ・If the settings are incorrect, they cannot be edited. "Delete" them, and do the settings again.
Page 156 IPv6 Packet Filter Settings Set an IP packet filter. Restrict packets permitted to the Internet. ・You can set up to 50 items in patterns of "packet filtering" on Wi-Fi router. ・ To set this, select "WAN" or "LAN" in "Select the target interface," and then click Select Setting items are as follows: Item...
Page 157 IPv6 Packet Filter Settings IPv6 Packet Filter Settings screen appears.
Page 158 Select the target interface Select IPv6 Packet Filter Settings - Add screen appears.
Page 159 Set the various items in IPv6 Packet Filter Settings - Add Apply Return to the last page Confirm that the saved content appears in "IPv6 Packet Filter Settings - List" IPv6 packet filter is set. ・If the settings are incorrect, they cannot be edited. "Delete" them, and do the settings again.
Page 160 Port Mapping Settings Set for accessing a specified device inside LAN via the Internet. Setting items are as follows: Item Description Select a protocol to target for port mapping. If you select "Others," enter a "protocol number." Protocol Initial setting: TCP WAN Port Number Enter a WAN port number to target for port mapping.
Page 161 Add Port Mapping Settings screen appears. Set each item in Port Mapping Settings - Add Apply...
Page 162 Return to the last page Confirm that the saved content appears in "Port Mapping Settings - List" Port mapping is set. ・If the settings are incorrect, they cannot be edited. "Delete" them, and do the settings again. Setting of Device with Open Ports Set the following information for devices on the client side, such as PCs, with open ports.
Page 163 Domain Filter Settings Set domain filter to restrict computers in the LAN network from accessing certain websites. Setting items are as follows: Item Description Select filter type (Deny/Permit). Filter Type Initial setting: Deny Domain Enter domain. ・The maximum number of domain filter settings that can be saved is 30 items. ・The filter types "Deny"...
Page 164 Select filter type Select Domain Filter Settings Deny/Permit - Add screen appears. Enter "Domain" Apply Return to the last page Confirm that the saved content appears in "Domain Filter Settings Deny List" Domain filter is set. Other Settings Set other items. Setting items are as follows:...
Page 165 ・NAPT Settings Item Description Enter the duration (seconds) in the dynamic conversion table for IP address/port number for TCP Timer (seconds) when using NAPT function. Initial setting: 300 (seconds) Enter the duration (seconds) in the dynamic conversion table for IP address/port number for UDP Timer (seconds) when using NAPT function.
Page 166 Quality information is collected in intervals of less often than once a week, each time a maximum of about 1 MByte of data is sent automatically to a server operated by NEC Platforms, Ltd. (hereafter referred to as the "manufacturer"). The transmission costs for this transmission are born by the customer.
Page 168 Other Setting items are set.
Page 169: Maintenance Settings
Maintenance Settings Do Changing Web UI Login Password, Saving and Restoration of Settings, Initialization, Update Software, PIN Code Management, and restart Wi-Fi router. Changing Web UI Login Password You can change password that is entered to log in to Web UI. This password is needed to log in to the Settings screen to do the various Web UI settings.
Page 170 Enter the "Current Password" Enter a "New Password" Re-enter the new password Apply Web UI login password is changed. ・You can display or hide the password by selecting the check box beside the password enter field.
Page 171 Saving and Restoration of Settings You can save Wi-Fi router's settings (including settings you have made in Web UI and the displayed menus) to a computer and then import those saved settings. ・Web UI login password is not saved. ・The configuration file is a compressed file format and cannot be edited. Saving and Restoration of Settings Saving and Restoration of Settings screen appears.
Page 172 Save to File The settings are saved. ・The file name is "A201NE-XXXXXX_config.bin" and it is saved to the download folder.
Page 173 When restoring settings, select the Configuration File Restoring Setting In the restart confirmation screen, Wi-Fi router restarts.
Page 174 Initialization of Settings Restore settings to their factory defaults. ・Initializing the settings deletes all your previous settings. If you want to restore the settings, save the current settings in "Saving and Restoration of Settings," and then restore them after initialization. ・The PIN code that you set on the USIM Card is not changed by doing an initialization.
Page 175 Initialization Confirmation screen appears. Wi-Fi router restarts. ・After restarting, you may not be able to access Wi-Fi router. If this happens, exit the web browser, reconnect the Wi-Fi devices and Wi-Fi connections, and then start the web browser again. Restart the web browser again too when connected by USB. Precautions for Initializing An initialization deletes all your previous settings, and returns Wi-Fi router settings to their factory defaults.
Page 176 Updating Software Checking for and updating to the latest software. Use the latest version of software. Update Software Update Software screen appears.
Page 177 Confirmation/Update The latest version of the software appears.
Page 178 Check the "Latest Software Version," and Software Update Software is updated. Software Update Be careful of the following points. ・Packet communication charges are not applied for software updates. ・While software is updated, other functions are disabled. ・Software update is not available during international roaming.
Page 179 Software Update Settings Do Update Software Notifications and Auto Update Software Settings. Setting items are as follows: Item Description This function puts notifications about supplying of new software on Display. Turn ON to use Update Software Notification this function. Initial setting: ON Set to ON to use Automatic Version Update.
Page 180 Set "Update Software Notification" and "Automatic Version Update" Apply "Update Software Notification" and "Automatic Version Update" are set. Automatic Software Updates Automatic software updates are executed if the following conditions are met. ・When the automatic version update is ON, and if new software has been confirmed, then execution is at the random set time within 24 hours after detection.
Page 181 Setting PIN Authentication Set authentication by PIN code. USIM PIN code is set to "9999" by default. SIM PIN Code Management SIM PIN Code Management screen appears.
Page 182 For "PIN Code Operation," select Enable Enter "Current PIN Code" Apply PIN Authentication is set. ・You can display or hide the PIN code by selecting the check box beside the PIN code enter field.
Page 183 In the Restart screen, Wi-Fi router restarts. ・PIN code entry from Wi-Fi router or Web UI is required when Wi-Fi router is powered on. ・ To disable PIN Authentication, Disable "PIN Code Operation" in operation Enter "Current PIN Code" Apply In Restart screen, click...
Page 184 PIN Authentication (from Wi-Fi Router) If use of a PIN code is set to "Enabled," then when Wi-Fi router is powered on, a PIN code entry screen appears. Enter 4 to 8-digit PIN code Enter ・For entering PIN code, see "Number Entry."...
Page 185 Exit Home Screen appears.
Page 186 PIN Authentication (Web UI) If use of a PIN code is set to "Enabled," then when Wi-Fi router is powered on and you select "NO" on the screen shown, when Web UI opens from a computer, then PIN authentication is needed. Display of Wi-Fi router,...
Page 187 In Web UI home screen, enter login password Login ・You can display or hide the password by selecting the check box beside the password enter field.
Page 188 Open...
Page 189 PIN Authentication...
Page 190 Enter current PIN code (default: 9999) Authentication ・You can display or hide the PIN code by selecting the check box beside the PIN code enter field. PIN is authenticated.
Page 191 Changing PIN Code Change PIN code to any 4 to 8-digit number if required. Change PIN code when PIN authentication is enabled. SIM PIN Code Management SIM PIN Code Management screen appears.
Page 192 Enter "Current PIN Code" Enter "New PIN Code" Enter "Confirmation PIN Code" PIN Code Change PIN code is modified. ・You can display or hide the PIN code by selecting the check box beside the PIN code enter field.
Page 193 Cancelling PIN Lock Incorrectly entering PIN code three consecutive times activates PIN Lock. If this happens, enter PUK code, and then set new PIN code. For details about PUK, see "Customer Service." SIM PIN Code Management SIM PIN Code Management screen appears.
Page 194 Enter "PUK Code" Enter "New PIN Code" Enter "Confirmation PIN Code" Unlock PIN Lock is cancelled. ・You can display or hide the PIN code by selecting the check box beside the PIN code enter field.
Page 195 Restarting Wi-Fi Router Restart Wi-Fi router. Restarting may improve problems, such as if the Wi-Fi is slow or connections are unstable. Restart Restart screen appears.
Page 196 Restart Confirmation screen appears.
Page 197 Wi-Fi router restarts.
Page 198: Checking Information
・Device Information Item Description Device Name Shows Wi-Fi router's product name (A201NE). Software Version Shows version of the software being used on Wi-Fi router. MAC Address (ETHERNET) Shows MAC address when using Cradle on the LAN side used for Wi-Fi router.
Page 199 Item Description Connection Status Shows connection status of the WAN side of Wi-Fi router. ・LAN Side Status Item Description IP Address Shows LAN IP address and net mask used by Wi-Fi router. ・WAN Side Status Item Description IP Address Shows IP address on the WAN side used by Wi-Fi router. Primary DNS Shows primary DNS on the WAN side used by Wi-Fi router.
Page 201 The current status appears. Checking Connection History Check the connection history. ・The numbers of items saved in connection history are shown below. - 5G/4G/LTE/3G: 50 items - Wi-Fi Spot: 20 items - Wi-Fi Extension Unit: 20 items If the number of saved items exceeds the maximum, then items are deleted in order from the oldest. ...
Page 202 Item Description Profile Name Shows profile name Wi-Fi router connected to the mobile network. Start Time Shows time Wi-Fi router started connection to the mobile network. End Time Shows time Wi-Fi router ended connection to the mobile network. WAN IPv4 Address Shows IPv4 address when Wi-Fi router connected to the mobile network.
Page 203 Connection History Connection History screen appears.
Page 204 Select History Select Connection history lists are shown. Editing Connection History Click Export to download history as a text file to computer. Click Delete History to delete all the shown history.
Page 205 Checking UPnP Info Shows IP addresses and port numbers of devices currently using UPnP. ・ To display them, set Other Settings "UPnP Function" to Item Description IP Address Shows IP addresses of devices currently using UPnP. Port Number Shows port numbers that each device is using for UPnP. UPnP Info...
Page 206 Check UPnP Info IP address and port number appear.
Page 207 Checking Notifications Check notifications. ・The number of saved notifications is 100 items. If the number of saved items exceeds the maximum, then items are deleted in order from the oldest. The displayed menu of Wi-Fi router shows the latest 10 items only. Item Description Read/unread...
Page 208 Check notifications Notification is shown. ・ You can delete notifications by selecting them and then clicking Delete...
Page 209 Checking the Manual Show a website on which the User Guide is available. Manual Manual screen appears.
Page 210 Manual A website on which the manual is available is opened.
Page 211 Appendix Troubleshooting.............. 210 Specifications..............213 Software Used with Wi-Fi Router........215 Warranty & Service............216 Customer Service............216...
Page 212: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi router supports Protected Management Frames (PMF) that strengthens communication security, but connection may fail depending on the WLAN device to be connected. In that case, in the displayed menu, set Check Here First Quick Menu Setting (Do not use), or in Web UI, in "Advanced Settings," If symptoms continue even after checking, contact a SoftBank for the "Owner SSID settings"...
Page 213 Unable to connect Wi-Fi Spot Transmission from WLAN device connected to Wi-Fi router fails Confirm that access point to be connected is compatible with Wi-Fi router. For specifications of access point, see Confirm that USIM Card is recognized. access point user guide. Confirm that Wi-Fi router is properly connected to the Confirm that Wi-Fi Spot settings such as password Internet.
Page 214 Resetting factory defaults (Initialize) Wi-Fi router drains battery fast The battery may drain fast depending on the settings, On the displayed menu, Quick Menu Setting such as the Brightness Adjustment of the Display, Auto- Mainte Init , or you can use Web UI to off Timing, and Energy-Saving timer of Sleep mode, so initialize.
Page 215: Specifications
Wi-Fi Router Automatically" ・Several network adapters exist Item Description ・A manually set IP address differs from network segment Product Name A201NE Approx. 128mm (W) × 65mm (H) × 14.5mm Dimensions Weight Approx. 167g Interface USB 3.0 (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Version Power In standby: Approx.
Page 216 4G (AXGP): Approx. 9 hours Continuous n3 uplink: 1710 - 1785MHz, downlink: 4G LTE (FDD-LTE): Approx. 9 hours Communication 1805 - 1880MHz *Varies according to usage environment and Time* n28 uplink: 718 - 748MHz, downlink: 773 - signal conditions. 803MHz ・Time until fully-charged is an estimate of the time to charge n77 uplink: 3300 - 4200MHz, downlink: given that Internal Battery is empty and Wi-Fi router is...
Page 217: Software Used With Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi Router: PC resin, PMMA resin Display License Contract Wi-Fi Router: Power/Enter PC resin/paint Key, Key, For details, see the following website. https://www.necplatforms.co.jp/support/5g/a201ne/ index.html (Japanese) Wi-Fi Router: TEEE resin, PC resin/paint, printing USIM Cover Wi-Fi Router: Protective film USB Cable:...
Page 218: Warranty & Service
Warranty & Service Customer Service For application or service information, call SoftBank Technical Warranty Support Center. ・The warranty period is 1 year from the date of a new SoftBank Customer Support purchase. ・Repairs will be done based on terms of repair service. Terms ・From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 of repair service is referred to SoftBank website.
Page 219 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............218 General Notes..............225 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information for this Product................228...
Page 220 Safety Precautions Wi-Fi Router, USIM Card, USB Cable (Sample), AC Charger (sold separately) Read safety precautions before using Wi-Fi router. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. Labels & Symbols Do not use, store, or leave Wi-Fi router/ These labels indicate the degree of risk from improper use.
Page 221 Do not subject Wi-Fi router to excessive force or break it. Especially when carrying it in your Do not drop, step on, throw or otherwise subject pocket, do not hit it or press it between other to strong force, impact or vibration. objects.
Page 222 If you notice anything unusual such as unusual odor, abnormal noise, smoke generation, Do not use Wi-Fi router/related hardware when overheating, discoloration, or deformation damaged. during operation, charging, or storage, pay May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. attention to safety and perform the following measures.
Page 223 Wi-Fi Router Do not put liquids, such as water (beverages, sweat, sea water, pet urine, etc.), or foreign objects, such as anything metal or flammable, into Wi-Fi router's External Device Port or its Do not heat or dispose of Wi-Fi router in fire. USIM Card Slot.
Page 224 If Display is damaged, be careful of the broken part and exposed interior components. If you damage Display and the internal matter leaks, do not let it get on face or hands, on Touching damaged or exposed parts may cause burns, injury, clothes, etc.
Page 225 AC Charger (sold separately) and USB Cable (Sample) Do not touch AC Charger (sold separately) cord/ USB Cable (Sample), connection terminals, or power plug with wet hands. May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc. Do not use AC Charger (sold separately)/USB Cable (Sample) if these cords are damaged.
Page 226 Wi-Fi Router Use & Electronic Medical Equipment If charging terminal is bent or otherwise deformed, stop using AC Charger immediately. Do not fix the deformed shape to use it. May cause short circuit, resulting in fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. Persons with an electric medical device such as an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter defibrillator should keep Wi-Fi...
Page 227 General Notes Do Not Disturb Others ・When aboard aircraft, use Wi-Fi router appropriately For Safety according to the instructions of the airline. Wi-Fi signals may affect flight safety. ・Do not use Wi-Fi router in a prohibited area such as a hospital ・Do not disassemble, modify or solder.
Page 228 Handling Internal Battery ・Do not expose Wi-Fi router to rain, snow, or high humidity. Wi-Fi router is not waterproof. ・Keep Wi-Fi router away from water. May cause malfunction. If Wi-Fi router is accidentally dropped in water, power it off immediately, and contact a SoftBank Shop or "Customer Service."...
Page 229 Frequency Bands Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Wi-Fi router Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)/Bluetooth frequency bands Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) exchanges information using radio ® are as shown below. waves, and allows you to freely establish a LAN connection if you are within an area where radio waves reach. However, communication without appropriate security settings may allow communication to be intercepted by malicious parties.
Page 230 . SoftBank is not responsible for any information Information for this Product (for Japan) ® which may be leaked during communication via Bluetooth ® This data communication device A201NE is compliant with the ・Cautions on Using Bluetooth Devices ® Japanese technical regulations* and international guidelines for ・Wi-Fi router uses the same frequency band as used by...
Page 231 FCC RF Exposure Information Your handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organization through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
Page 233 Ａ Activating WLAN (Wi-Fi) Function........18 Advanced Settings............147 Ｃ Charging Battery...............13 Checking Information............196 A201NE User Guide Index Checking Notifications............. 54 Checking Wi-Fi Router Information......... 90 Checking WLAN Connected Device Information....56 Connecting Android™ Device..........23 Connecting/Disconnecting to a Mac.........40 Connecting/Disconnecting to a Windows PC....36...
Page 234 Notifications of Data Usage..........11 Ｏ Operation for Setting Data Traffic......... 97 Other Settings..............60 Overview of Web UI............106 Ｐ Parts & Functions............... 8 Power On/Off..............15 Ｓ Safety Precautions............218 Security Settings............143 Setting Guest SSID............57 Setting Wi-Fi Spot............51 Setting Wi-Fi Spot............
Page 236 A201NE User Guide December 2022, First Edition SoftBank Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : A201NE Manufacturer : NEC Platforms, Ltd.

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