AU Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX2+ HWD15 Quick Start Up Manual Download Page 1

  Touch menu icon

   

Tap to set functions.

 Data communication status

 

 

 : Receiving

 

 

 

: Sending

 Communication mode

 

 

 

: High speed Mode

     

Connected to WiMAX 2+ and WiMAX 

network

 

 

 

: High speed Plus Area Mode*

     

Connected to WiMAX 2+ and LTE 

network

 

 

 

: No limit Mode

   

Connected to WiMAX network

 Battery level

 Date and time

 Feeding

 

 

 

: Feeding a mobile device

 microSD memory card inserted

  Data amount up to now/Maximum data

 amount set by communication counter

 

   

A blue bar extends in the background 

according to the data amount.

*:  Switching to High speed plus area mode, the 

 predetermined additional fee is charged 

 separately.

 

Notification by animation/text

Communication status and information of failure are notified by animations or text.

Display

Description

 (animated)

Charging. (the power turned off)

PIN lock*

PIN code of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) is activated.

*

Displayed on the lock screen when power is on.

 

Learning basic operation

Frequently used operations are described.

・ 

To select displayed item or icon, directly tap the screen.

・ 

 When 

 is displayed at the top of the screen, tap to fix selection/entry.

Tap 

 to add a new setting.

・ 

 When   is displayed at the top of the screen, tap to return to the previous hierarchy.
Tap 

 to return to the Home screen.

・ 

 When   (ON: Blue)/  (OFF: Gray) switch is displayed at the side of each setting item, 

tap the switch to turn on/off the setting.

  When the sliding switch is displayed, slide the switch to turn on/off the settings.

 (Blue): Turned on

 (Gray): Turned off

Entering alphanumerics/symbols

Use the onscreen keyboard to enter alphanumeric characters and symbols.
* Onscreen keyboard may vary by the screen.

«Alphanumeric/symbol keyboard»

«Numeric keyboard»

 Entry field

  Cursor

 

 When   is displayed, drag to move the 
position.*

 Keys

 

 Flick/slide the keys left or right to show 

hidden keys.*

  Switch keys (numbers, alphabets 

 (lowercase/uppercase characters),  

 symbols)

*

  Delete

  Space

*

 

*:Alphanumeric/symbol keyboard only

Charging

 

Charging with AC adapter

1

 Connect a specified microUSB cable to 

the external connection terminal of the 

product

Make sure the form of the connector plug and 
insert it straight. Make sure to insert it all the 
way.

2

 Connect the other side of the microUSB 

cable to the AC adapter

Make sure the form of the connector plug and 
insert it straight.

 

3

 Insert the AC adapter power plug into an outlet (AC 100V)

4

 When charging ends, unplug the microUSB cable straight from the product

5

 Unplug the AC adapter power plug from the outlet

 

Charging with a computer

1

 Connect a specified microUSB cable to the external connection terminal of 

the product

Make sure the form of the connector and insert it straight. Make sure to insert it all the 

way.

2

 Connect the other side of the microUSB cable to the USB port of PC

Make sure the form of the connector and insert it straight.

3

 When charging ends, unplug the microUSB cable straight from the product

•  When the product power is on, perform the removing operation on the PC as follows.

For Windows PCs (Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7), make sure sending/receiving data is 

finished and  then remove the product. If the microSD memory card is attached, select   in 

the task tray, then select “

リムーバブルディスクの取り出し

 (Safely Remove Hardware)”. 

When the safe removing message appears, remove the product. For Mac (Mac OS X 10.8), 

select  , display Finder screen and select remove icon   in "No name".

 

Charging with the cradle (sold separately) and AC adapter

1

 Connect a microUSB power connector of the cradle (sold separately) to 

the specified microUSB cable

Make sure the form of the connector plug and insert it straight. 

2

 Connect the other side of the microUSB cable to the AC adapter

Make sure the form of the connector plug and insert it straight.

3

 Insert the AC adapter power plug 

into an outlet (AC 100V)

Power light of the cradle (sold separately) 
turns on.

4

 Connect the microUSB connector 

for charging of the cradle (sold 

separately) to the product

2

3

1

4

Turning the power on/off/restarting

1

 Press the power button for over approximately 

three seconds to turn the power on

The product is turned on and the unlock screen appears.

•  When the power is turned on, the product automatically connects to the 

Internet. Also, the wireless LAN function is turned on and 

 appears.

2

 Slide the screen up or down

Unlocked, and the Home screen appears.

3

 To turn the power off, press the power button for over approximately three 

seconds 

→ 

“Power off”

Tap “Reboot” to restart the product.

 

Force shutdown

Press the power button for over approximately 10 seconds to force shutdown. Force 
shutdown turns off and on again when the product gets inoperative, etc.

Switching to English display

In Home screen, tap “

設定

 (Settings)” 

 “

システム設定

 (Tools)” 

 “

言語

 (Language)” 

 

select “English” 

 “OK”

Quick Start Guide

Preface

Thank you for buying the Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX 2+ HWD15 (simply called the “product” or “Wi-Fi WALKER 
WiMAX 2+” from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read the “Quick Start Guide” (this manual) and “Notes on usage” to 
ensure correct use. After reading, store the manuals in a safe place for future reference.
“Quick Start Guide” (this manual) describes basic operations and settings of major functions.
As an instruction manual of the product, refer to the supplied “Quick Start Guide” (this manual), “Notes on 
usage”, or “

取扱説明書

 

詳細版

 (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese) available on the au homepage. In this 

manual, “Instruction Manual” includes “Quick Start Guide” (this manual), “Notes on usage”, and “

取扱説明書

 

詳細版

 (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).

・ 

 “

取扱説明書

 

詳細版 

(Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese) is also installed in the product.

Connect the product to a computer, etc. via wireless LAN or microUSB cable 

 Activate the web browser 

 

Enter “http://wi-fiwalker.home

 

” 

 In "

言語

 (Language)" list, select "English"

"Login" 

 “Help” 

→ 

”Please refer 

to the manual”

*For instructions on how to log in, refer to “Activating Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX 2+ utility” in this manual.

・ 

 “Instruction Manual” is available on the au homepage.

http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/guide/manual/

・ 

 Illustrations and screens shown in this manual may look different from the actual ones. In some cases, minor 

details or a part of a screen may be omitted.

・ 

 In this manual, “microSD™ memory card” and “microSDHC™ memory card” are abbreviated as “microSD 

memory card”.

Exemptions and Safety Precautions

Before using the product, be sure to read the “Exemptions” and “Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)” of 
“Notes on usage” to ensure correct use.

When using the product

・ 

 During communication, please keep the device farther than 1.5 cm away from your body without including 

any metals.

・ 

 Communication is not possible even inside the service area in places where the signal does not reach 

(e.g. tunnels and basements). Also, communication is sometimes not possible in poor reception areas. 

Communication is sometimes interrupted if you move into a poor reception areas during communications.

・ 

 Since this product uses radio waves, the possibility of communication intercepts by third parties cannot be 

eliminated. (Though LTE, WiMAX 2+ and WiMAX systems have highly secure confidential communication 

features.)

・ 

This product is designed for use in Japan only and cannot be used in any other country.

・ 

 Since this product is a radio station under the Radio Law, you may be asked to temporarily submit the product 

for inspection in accordance with the Radio Law.

・ 

 Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use the product in a public place.

・ 

 When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should thoroughly read the “Instruction Manual” 

and teach the child how to use it.

Cell Phone Etiquette

 

Use of the product is not allowed in the following places!

・ 

 Do not use an au product while driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle. It may cause a traffic accident. 

Use of a cell phone while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone while riding a 

bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

・ 

 Do not use the product while you are aboard an airplane. Use of electric devices transmitting radio waves 

in an airplane is prohibited by law. Some airline companies, however, allow their passengers to use cell 

phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.

 

Make sure where you are when using!

・ 

 Use the product in a place where it cannot block foot or traffic in a street. 

 

Pay careful attention to the people around!

・ 

 In a crowd such as crowded train, there may be people with a cardiac pacemaker nearby. Turn off the power 

of the product in advance.

・ 

 When a medical institution such as a hospital has laid down designated areas where use of the product is 

prohibited or is not allowed to be brought in, abide by the instructions of that medical institution.

List of packaged items

● 

Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX 2+ unit

● ご利用にあたっての

   注意事項

 (Notes on 

    usage) (Japanese)

● ファーウェイ給電用変換ケーブル

01

   取扱説明書/保証書

Instruction manual/warranty for 

HUAWEI power supply conversion 
cable 01

(Japanese)

● はじめてガイド

 

    (Quick start guide)
    (Japanese)

● 

Warranty 

    (Unit/AC adapter) 
    (Japanese)

● 

Wireless LAN 

    Initialization 
    Sticker

● 

HUAWEI power supply 

    conversion cable 01 
    (HWD14HWA)

● 

AC adapter/microUSB cable 

    (HWD14PQA)

(持込み修理)

(注)・

本体内蔵の電池パックは、電池の材質上また

は製造上の瑕疵により生じる事象を除き無償

修理保証の対象外です。

・ 修理の際、弊社の品質基準に適合した再利用

部品を使用することがあります。

・ お客様にご記入いただいた保証書の内容は、

証期間内のサービス活動のために記載内容

利用させていただく場合がございますので、

ご了承ください。

発売元 KDDI株式会社

東京都千代田区飯田橋3丁目10番10号

沖縄セルラー電話株式会社

沖縄県那覇市松山1丁目2番1号

製造元

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

輸入元

安心ケータイサポートセンター

0120-925-919

受付時間 9:00〜21:00

年中無休

華為技術日本株式会社

修理のために取り外した部品は、特段のお申し

出がない場合は弊社にて引き取らせていただき

ます。

証 書

販売店※

店名・住所

電話番号

※印欄に記入のない場合は無効となりますので必ず

ご確認ください。

*Keep the included accessories including warranty at hand.

*Purchase a commercially available microSD memory card.

Default settings

To connect the product and devices compatible with wireless LAN such as computers and 
game consoles via wireless LAN (wireless LAN device), enter network name (SSID) and the 
security key.

 

Wireless LAN Initialization Sticker

Network name (SSID) and security key are printed on 
the Wireless LAN Initialization Sticker (by default). The 
sticker is needed to connect the product and wireless 
LAN devices by default or when you reset the product. 
Keep it for example by attaching on the right section of the 
product and refer if it is necessary.

Paste the Wireless 

LAN Initialization 

Sticker and store it 

in a safe place. 

 

To initialize the settings (reset)

With the power of the product turned on, press Reset button for over approximately five 
seconds with a fine-tipped object to initialize the settings.
*Note that resetting the product deletes the settings made after purchase.
*Resetting does not affect the data saved on the microSD memory card.

Using Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX 2+

The product can connect up to 10 wireless LAN devices such as computers and game 
consoles via wireless LAN and also connect a computer, etc. with a specified microUSB 
cable. Also the data communication via LTE, WiMAX 2+, WiMAX systems or Wi-Fi network is 
available (best effort*) from connected devices through the product.
* Signal strength, communication congestion, amount of contents may affect communication 

status. Also, with some devices or game consoles etc., communication or online matchup 
games may not be operated correctly.

 

Connecting via wireless LAN

How to connect computers or game consoles 
etc. via wireless LAN is described here.

 

 Connecting LAN cable to the cradle 
(sold separately) for communication

Connect a commercially available LAN 
cable to HWD15 Cradle (HWD15PUA) (sold 
separately) for LAN connection or Internet 
access while charging.

 

 Connecting with microUSB cable

Connect the product to a PC with a specified  
microUSB cable to perform data 
communication.
* Set “USB tethering” to “Charging and radio 

concurrent” on the product beforehand. 
In Home screen, “Settings” 

 “Tools” 

 “USB 

tethering” 

 Select “Charging and radio 

concurrent”.

* Before connecting via USB, install Wi-Fi  

WALKER WiMAX 2+ setting tool into a 
computer. Installation can be performed 
when the product is connected to a PC for 
communication.

*

 

Wireless LAN and USB can be used 
simultaneously. Up to 11 devices can be 
connected in total.

 

Charging a mobile device

Charging a connected mobile device is possible using supplied HUAWEI power supply 
conversion cable 01. For details, refer to “Charging a mobile device” in this manual.

Operating Environment for Wireless LAN/USB Connection

The operating environment for connecting with the product via wireless LAN/USB is as follows: 
(as of June 2014)

*

 

For information on devices compatible with the power feeding function, refer to “Charging a 
mobile device” in this manual. 

 

Compatible devices

Computer, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, iPad mini, smartphone, or game console compatible 
with IEEE802.11b/g/n wireless LAN standard
Windows PC/Mac equipped with USB ports

 

Compatible OS (Computers)

Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows Vista Business (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit)

HWD15

Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 8.1 Pro (32-bit/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.7 (32-bit/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.8 (64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.9 (64-bit)

 

Memory

Windows Vista: 1 GB or more is recommended (512 MB or more is required)
Windows 7: 1 GB or more is recommended (32-bit) 2 GB or more is required (64-bit)
Windows 8/8.1: 2 GB or more is recommended 
Mac OS X: 512 MB or more is recommended (256 MB or more is required)

 

Hard Disk

100 MB or more is recommended (50 MB or more free space is required)
Windows 8/8.1: 20 GB or more

 

Screen resolution

1024 x 768 or more is recommended

 

Compatible browser (Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX 2+ utility)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0-11.0
Safari 3.0-7.0
Firefox 4.0-30
Google Chrome 10-35
Opera 11-22
iOS 3.0-7.1 Standard browser
Android 2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 Standard browser

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 and follow the instructions.

Names and functions of parts

                       * Battery is built into 

the product and 
not removable by 
customers.

 External connection terminal

  Micro IC Card slot

Attach au Micro IC Card (LTE). For details, 

refer to “Attaching au Micro IC Card (LTE)” 

in this manual.

 Display (Touch panel)

View the status of the product. Directly 

touch the display to operate.

 Power button

Turn on/off the power, restart, turn the 

display on/off, etc.

⑤ 

  Reset button 

 (inside of the microSD memory card 

 slot cover)

Initialize the settings.

  microSD memory card slot

 

Button operation

Power button

Operation

Function

Description

Press for over 

approximately three 

seconds

Power on/off/restart

When the power is turned off, press to turn the power 

on.

When the power is turned on, “Power off”/“Reboot”can 

be selected.

Press 

(within approximately 

one second) 

Turn the display on/off

Return from ECO mode*

Press to turn the display off when the power is turned 

on and the display is tuned on. When the display is 

turned off, press to turn the display on and show the 

unlock screen.

When wireless LAN is disconnected due to ECO 

mode setting, press to connect again.

Press for over 

approximately 10 

seconds

Force shutdown

Force shutdown when the product gets inoperative, 

etc.

*:  When data communication is not performed for a certain period of time, deactivate communication 

 function to save the internal battery power.

Reset button

Operation

Function

Description

Press for over 

approximately five 

seconds

Initialize the settings

Alternatively, you can reset the product from Wi-Fi 

WALKER WiMAX 2+ utility.

Attaching au Micro IC Card (LTE)

Your phone number etc. are stored on the au Micro IC Card  
(LTE).
The product is compliant with au Micro IC Card (LTE) for 4G  
LTE only. You cannot use the product by inserting the au IC- 
Card for au phones or smartphones instead.
* Do not insert au Nano IC Card (LTE) with a conversion  

adapter.

* Although the phone number is stored as customer information, voice calls are not available with 

the product.

* Note the following points, otherwise handling the au Micro IC Card (LTE) may cause 

malfunction or damage.

 

 Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or the IC card terminal 

inside the product unit.

 

 Insert in the correct direction.

 ・

 Do not use force to attach or remove.

Before attaching the au Micro IC Card (LTE), make sure to turn the product off. au Micro IC 

Card (LTE) is not recognized on the product if it is attached when the product turned on.

Remove the microUSB cable connected, if any.

1

 Open the Micro IC Card slot cover

Put your finger (nail) on the concave part 
on the side of the cover and pull in the 
direction of the arrow.

Concave part

2

 Insert au Micro IC Card (LTE) into 

the slot

With the IC (metal) side of the au Micro 
IC Card (LTE) facing up, confirm the 
orientation with the notch shown, then insert 
the au Micro IC Card (LTE) until it clicks.

Notch

IC (metal) part

3

 Close the Micro IC Card slot cover

Basic Operation

 

Using Touch Panel

Tap

Gently touch the screen and 
then immediately release your 
finger.

Flick (Swipe)

Operate the screen by quickly 
moving (flicking) your finger up, 
down, right, or left.

Drag

Keep touching an item or icon, 
trace it to the desired direction 
to move.

Slide

While your finger is gently 
touching the screen, trace it to 
the desired direction to move 
over.

 

Screen display

The following information is shown on the Home screen.

To change the language, refer to “Switching to English display”.



 Connected network

 

 

 : Connected to LTE network

 

 

 : Connected to WiMAX 2+ network

 

 

 : Connected to WiMAX network

 Signal strength

 

 

 : LTE system, WiMAX 2+ system

 

 

 : WiMAX system

 

 

 : Wi-Fi spot connection

 

 

 

 

: No au Micro IC Card (LTE), or invalid IC 

card

  Number of connected wireless LAN 

 devices

 Bridge mode

 

 

 : ON

 

 

Turned off 

: OFF

IC (metal) part

au Micro IC Card (LTE)

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