NTT docomo BF-01C User manual

BF-01C
User Manual
Introduction
Installing the BF-01C
Wireless Connection to the BF-01C
Internet Connection Settings
Use Overseas
Troubleshooting
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Thank you for purchasing the BF-01C.
This manual describes product installation and its
default settings. It also provides troubleshooting
information. Please always read this manual before
using the product.
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1 Introduction
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Main Features
This section describes the main product features.
• SupportsNTTDocomo”Xi”.(Whenreceiving:Max.37.5Mbps;Whensending:Max.
12.5Mbps)
※Thecommunicationspeedsarethemaximumvaluesinsendingandreceiving
standards.However,thesedonotindicateactualcommunicationspeeds.Data
transmissionisprovidedoverabest-effortnetwork.Forthatreason,actual
communicationspeedsmayvaryaccordingtothecommunicationenviron-
mentandthetrafficloadonthenetwork.
※WhenoutsideoftheXiarea,thiscanalsobeusedinaFOMAhigh-speedarea
(whenreceiving:Max.7.2Mbps;whensending:Max.5.7Mbps).
• TheInternetconnectionautomaticallyswitchesinpublicwirelessLANareas,such
asMzone,fromtheXilineorFOMAlinetothepublicwirelessLAN.
• Theincludedcradleprovidesawiredportconnection,andrechargestheproduct.
• Connectsupto10wirelessLANdevices,suchaspersonalcomputersandgame
consoles.
• ConnectstowirelessLANdeviceswithonetouchusingAOSSorWPS.
Operating Environment
Thissectiondescribestheproductoperatingenvironment.
Supported Devices
iPad,iPodtouch,gameconsole(Nintendo3DS™,NintendoDS®,PSP®”PlayStation
Portable”),anddevicesthatsupportwirelessLAN.

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Supported OS (Personal Computers)
Windows7(32bit/64bit),Vista(32bit/64bit),XP(32bit),
MacOSX(10.4/10.5/10.6)
※Supports Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate.
※Supports Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate.
※Windows XP must have Service Pack 3 or later installed.
Supported Browsers
 InternetExplorer6/7/8/9
 Firefox3.5/3.6/4
 NintendoDSBrowser,NintendoDSiBrowser
 PSP®InternetBrowser
 InternetExplorerMobile(WindowsMobile6.x)
 OperaMobile9/10
 Safari3/4/5(MacOS/iPodtouch)
※To change the product's settings, or to check the setting contents, use Internet
Explorer 6/7/8/9, or Firefox 3.5/3.6/4 (Windows 7/Vista/XP). Browsers provided in
game console or cell phones cannot implement all product settings.

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Mobile Wi-Fi Router (BF-01C) Unit
(Rear Cover BF01C, Includes Warrantee)
Desktop Cradle BF01C (Includes
Warrantee)
AC Adapter BF01 (Includes Warrantee) Battery Pack BF01
Main Unit Accessories
Beforeusingthisproduct,checkthatalloftheaccessoriesareincluded.

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Note If separate, additional information is included, refer to that.
USB Cable BF01 LAN Cable (Free Sample)
User Manual (This Manual) Mobile Device Connection Guide

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Part Names and Functions
Front Panel
1. WIRELESS LED
Glowing(lightblue) : WheninXiarea
Glowing(purple)  : WheninFOMAinternationalroamingarea
Glowing(blue)  : WheninFOMAarea
Glowing(green)  : WheninwirelessLANarea
Glowing(red)  : WhenoutsideofXiarea,FOMAlineandwirelessLAN
  area,andwhennotconnectedtowiredInternet
Glowing(yellow)  : Wheninpowersavingmode
Flashing(lightblue) : WhencommunicatingonXiline
Flashing(purple)  : WhencommunicatingonFOMAinternational
roamingline
Flashing(blue)  : WhencommunicatingonFOMAline
Flashing(green)  : WhencommunicatingonwirelessLAN
Off  : WhenconnectedtowiredInternet
2. BATTERY LED
Glowing(blue)  : Batterycapacityis50%orhigher
Rechargingiscompletedandthepoweris
turned on
Glowing(green)  : Batterycapacityis50-25%
Glowing(red)  : Batterycapacityis25-10%
Flashing(red)  : Batterycapacityis10%orlower
Glowing(yellow)  : Recharging
Off  : Rechargingiscompletedandthepoweris
turned off
※Battery capacity is a general indicator.
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3. AOSS/DIAG LED
Glowing(yellow)  : Securitykeyexchangesucceeds(AOSS/
WPSsucceeds)/WirelessLANsecuritysetting
completed
FlashingTwoTimes(blue): Thisproductcanexchangesecuritykeys.
(LANSide:AOSS/WPSIdling)
(InternetSide:AOSSIdling)*1
ContinuousFlashing(blue): Failedtoexchangesecuritykeys(AOSS/WPSfailed)
Flashing(red)  : Thenumberofflashesindicatesthestatusofthe
product.
Off  : WirelessLANsecurityisnotset.
Flashing (red)
status Content Status
Continuous
Flashing*2
•Bootingupsystem
•Updatingthefirmware
•Savingsettings
•Initializing
•Accessinginternalstorageregion
FlashingThree
Times *3
WiredLANError WiredLANcontrolleris
malfunctioning.
FlashingFour
Times *3
WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrolleris
malfunctioning.
FlashingFive
Times
IPAddressSettingError Communicationisnotpossible
becausethenetworkaddressesare
thesameontheInternetsideand
theLANside.Changetheproduct's
LAN-sideIPaddresssetting.
FlashingSix
Times
TemperatureError Theinternalproducttemperature
ishigh.Turnthepowertothe
productoffandallowittocoolfor
awhilebeforeusingit.

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*1 Devices idling with AOSS switch to flashing two times (yellow) when
detected by the Internet side of the product.
*2 Do not turn off the power when the device is continuously flashing. Doing
so can damage it.
*3 When the AC adapter is disconnected from the device, turn off the power
to it, and remove the battery pack. Return the battery pack to its original
position after waiting for a while.
Side Panel
4. Power Button
Whenthepowerisoff,holddownthepowerbuttonforapproximatelythree
secondstoturnthepoweron.Whenoperatingthisdevice,holddownthe
powerbuttonforapproximatelythreesecondstoturnthepoweroff.
5. AOSS Button
Whenthepowerison,holddownthebutton(forapproximatelythree
seconds)untiltheAOSS/DIAGLEDflashesinbluetoenterastatus(AOSS
operatingstatus)wheresecuritykeyscanbeexchanged.
6. Strap Hole
Attachescommerciallyavailablestraps.
7. Cradle Connector
Connectstheincludedcradle.
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8. Mini USB Connector
ConnectstheincludedACadapteroraUSBcable.
Back Side Panel
9. Default Value Label
Liststhisunit’sSSID(defaultvalue)andencryptionkey(defaultvalue)andthe
like.
10. Battery Box
Holdstheincludedbatterypack.
11. UIM Card Slot
ForinsertingaDocomoUIMcard.
※This device does not support the use of FOMA cards. If you have a FOMA
card, please replace it from your Docomo vendor.
12. RESET Switch
Whenthepowertothisdeviceison,holddowntheRESETbutton(for
approximatelythreeseconds)untiltheAOSS/DIAGLEDflashesinredto
initializethesettings.
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Cradle Front Side
Cradle Top
13. LAN LED
Glowing(green) : WhenthewiredportissetastheLANport
Off  : WhenthewiredportissetastheINTERNETport
14. LINK/ACT LED
Glowing(green) : Whenthewiredportislinked
Flashing(green) : Whenthewiredportiscommunicating
15. POWER LED
Glowing(green) : WhentheincludedACadapterisconnected
16. Cradle Connector
Connectsthemainunit'scradleconnector.
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