NEC A201NE User manual

A201NE
User Guide

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A201NE
A201NE User Guide Contents
Introduction
Introduction.........................................................................3
Getting Started
Parts & Functions............................................................... 8
Home Screen.........................................................................8
Notifications of Data Usage.............................................11
USIM Card.......................................................................... 12
Charging Battery...............................................................13
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™ Device............................................23
Connecting iPhone/iPad.................................................... 25
Connecting Wi-Fi Compatible Devices..............................30
Connecting WPS Supported WLAN Devices...................... 31
Connecting with USB Cable (Windows)
USB Connection with a Windows PC................................. 36
Connecting/Disconnecting to a Windows PC....................36
Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Windows)........................ 37
Connecting with USB Cable (Mac)
USB Connection with Mac................................................. 40
Connecting/Disconnecting to a Mac.................................40
Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Mac)................................ 41
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
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

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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

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Introduction A201NE
Introduction
Introduction
Before You Begin
Read "Quick Start" and "Safety Precautions" thoroughly
beforehand for proper use.
Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Guide Usage Notes
Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
Unless noted otherwise, operations are basically described
starting from Home Screen. Operation descriptions may be
abbreviated.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Displays in this guide are provided for reference only. Actual
Display may differ in appearance. Key labels in this guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ with actual
Display.
Other Notations
This product is referred to as "Wi-Fi router" in this guide.
Operating Environment (Compatible OSs)
Use Wi-Fi router in any of these operating environments.
Use outside these environments may affect performance.
Operating environment (hardware, connected peripherals,
installed applications, etc.) may also affect performance.
・For computer support, OS version upgrade information,
etc., see corresponding manufacturer's product support
documentation.
・The information for operating environment (compatible OSs)
listed here is the current information as of January 2023.
Item Description
Operating
Systems
Windows 10 Enterprise (32-bit), Windows
10 Pro (64-bit)
Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.13 to macOS 12
Japanese editions are supported.
Compatible
Browser
Microsoft Edge 102 or later
Safari 7.0 or later
Mozilla Firefox 101.0 or later
Google Chrome 102.0 or later
Opera 88.0 or later
Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. Please confirm
package contents before use. Contact "Customer Service" for
missing items.
Keep accessories in a safe place.
AC Charger is not supplied. Purchase an optional AC Charger.
・A201NE (Wi-Fi router)
・USB Cable (sample)
・Quick Start
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
・SSID Sticker

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Network Name (SSID) and Password
(Encryption Key)
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, or Information
・Can change selected items each time / is
pressed.
Info (Basic Information)
Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Information)
Confirm SSID and password
SSID (Owner) and Password (Owner) appear.
・Two types of network name (SSID) are set to Wi-Fi router. By
default, a WPA3/WPA2 key is set for both SSID (Owner)/SSID
(Guest).
・To enable SSID (Guest), in Home Screen or
Quick Menu Setting (Detail Settings) LAN (LAN
Settings) Guest (Guest SSID) Set to ON (Use).
・You can also do settings from Web UI. See "Guest SSID
Settings."
・For greater security, use WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for the
encryption mode. However, note that some devices cannot
connect in these modes.
Also, if an error, related to security, etc., is shown on the
connected device, it may be an alert related to the encryption
mode. If this happens, we recommend setting the encryption
mode to WPA2/WPA3.
・You can confirm SSID Sticker in the packaging for network
name (SSID) and password (Encryption Key) set as defaults.

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Introduction A201NE
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. Please be forewarned.
・To enhance security, it is recommended that passcode for
unlocking the screen be set. For details on setting passcode,
see "Setting Screen Lock Passcode."
・When Wi-Fi router is subscribed as corporate users,
the functionality of Wi-Fi router can be regulated by
administrators. Depending on how functions are regulated,
settings or operations as described herein may not be
available.
Trademarks
・SoftBank, SoftBank's equivalent in Japanese and the
SOFTBANK logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of
SoftBank Group Corp. in Japan and other countries.
・Pocket WiFi is a registered trademark of SoftBank Corp.
・Microsoft®, Windows®, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft
Edge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States/other countries.
Microsoft Windows Operating System is indicated in its
abbreviated form as Windows.
・Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Macintosh, and Safari
are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the United States
and other countries. The trademark "iPhone" is used with a
license from Aiphone K.K. App Store is a service mark of Apple
Inc.
TM and © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
・Wi-Fi®, WPA™, WPA2™, WPA3™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and
the logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi
Alliance.
・Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of US Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
・Google, Android and Google Chrome are trademarks or
registered trademark of Google LLC.
・Firefox is a trademark or registered trademark of Mozilla
Foundation in the United States/other countries.
・Opera is a trademark or registered trademark of Opera
Software ASA. Go to https://www.opera.com/ja/ for details
on Opera.
・The names of the companies, products and services used in
this guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of the
respective companies.

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Getting Started
Parts & Functions............................................................... 8
Home Screen.........................................................................8
Notifications of Data Usage.............................................11
USIM Card.......................................................................... 12
Charging Battery...............................................................13
Power On/Off....................................................................15

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Parts & Functions
Front/Top/Bottom
Part Description
Display
Information, such as statuses and
notifications, appears.
Also, the main settings can be done on the
displayed menus.
External
Device Port
Connect USB Cable (sample), AC Charger
(sold separately), and Cradle (sold
separately).
(Power/Enter)
Key
Use to turn 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 enter.
(
) Key Move to menus/items displayed above.
(
) Key Move to menus/items displayed below.
USIM Cover
Open the USIM Cover to access the USIM
Card Slot.
Keep it closed during normal use.
USIM Card
Slot Insert USIM Card.
Home Screen
Layout
Part Description
Home
Screen This is Home Screen.
Home
Screen (Menu
Display)
This is Home Screen (Menu Display).
In Home Screen, press or to
show this.
Status Bar Status Indicators for communication status
and battery level appear.
Home
Screen
Information
Data Usage and battery level, etc., appear.
Message Messages appear.