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Quick Start Guide

Preface

Thank you for buying the Speed Wi-Fi NEXT W01 (simply called the “product” 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://speedwifi-next.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 Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool” 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.

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 WiMAX 2+, LTE and UMTS systems have highly secure confidential communication features.)

・ 

 This product is compatible with the international roaming service. Each network service described in this 

manual varies depending on the area and service content.

・ 

 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.

・ 

 The product number of data communication terminals is automatically sent to KDDI CORPORATION for 

maintenance and monitoring operational status of your data communication terminals.

・ 

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

・ 

 Before you start using the product overseas, check the relevant laws and regulations of the country/region 

you visit.

・ 

 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 au product while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of au product while riding a 

bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

・ 

 Use of electric devices on board is restricted. Follow the instructions of each airline company.

  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. Power off 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

Speed Wi-Fi NEXT W01 
main unit

Wireless LAN Initialization 
Sticker

AC adapter/microUSB cable 
(HWD14PQA)

Warranty card (Unit/AC 
adapter) (Japanese)

はじめてガイド 

(Quick Start Guide) (Japanese)

ご利用にあたっての

注意事項

(Notes on 

usage) (Japanese)

SSID1:W01_XXXXXXXXXXX
WPA Key:XXXXXXXXXXXXX
SSID2:W01_XXXXXXXXXXX
WEP Key:XXXXXXXXXXXXX

* Keep the included accessories including warranty at hand.

Default settings

For connecting the product with wireless LAN devices such as a computer or game console 

(wireless LAN devices), entering a network name (SSID) and security key (password) is 

required. For connecting to wireless LAN devices, see “Connecting with wireless LAN using 

Easy Settings” (

 next page) in this manual.

 Wireless LAN Initialization Sticker

Network name (SSID) and security key (password) 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 or over approximately five 

seconds with a fine-tipped object to initialize the settings.

* If you reset the product, your settings will be all cleared. Please be careful to use this feature.

What you can do with Speed Wi-Fi NEXT W01

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 WiMAX 2+, LTE, UTMS systems or Wi-Fi network is 

available (best effort*

1

) from connected devices through the product.

*1:  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 

operated correctly.

*

The product automatically determines most suitable network at that time to connect.

 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 W01 Cradle (HWD31PUA) (sold separately) 

for LAN connection or Internet access while 

charging.

  Connecting with microUSB cable

* Before connecting via USB, install Speed 

Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool into a computer. 

Installation can be performed when the 

product is connected to a computer for 

communication.

* Wireless LAN and USB can be used 

simultaneously. Up to 11 devices can be 

connected in total.

 International roaming is supported

Data communication is available when you are abroad using LTE/UMTS network.

Operating Environment for Wireless LAN/USB Connection

The operating environment for wireless LAN/USB connection with the product are as follows. (as 

of December of 2014)

 Compatible devices

Computers, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, iPad mini, smartphones, or game consoles 

compatible with IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN standard

Windows/Mac computers with USB port

 Compatible OS (Computers)

Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit)

Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)

Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit)

Windows 8.1 (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)

Mac OS X 10.10 (64-bit)

For each OS, Japanese version/English version is supported.

* For Windows RT, USB connection is not supported.

 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: 2 GB or more free space is required

 Screen resolution

1024 x 768 or more is recommended

 USB port

USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 (except USB ports by computer manufacturer's specification)

 Compatible browser (for Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0-11.0

Safari 6.0-8.0

Firefox 24.0-33

Google Chrome 10-39

Opera 11-25

iOS 5.1-8.1 standard browser (compatible with Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool for smartphones)

Android 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 standard browser (compatible with Speed Wi-Fi NEXT 

setting tool for smartphones)

Use outside these environments may affect performance. Operating environment (hardware, 

connected peripherals, installed applications, etc.) may also affect performance. Operation may not 

be performed properly depending on browser settings such as proxy or security in Internet options.

* For PC support, OS version upgrade information, etc., see corresponding manufacturer’s 

manual etc. and follow the instructions.

Names and functions of parts

* Battery is built into the 

product and not removable 
by customers.

 Display panel (Touch panel)

Status of the product is displayed. 

Directly touch the display to operate.

 External connection terminal (microUSB)

 Reset button

Initialize the settings.

 Power button

Turn on/off the power, restart, turn the 

display on/off, etc.

  Micro IC Card slot

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

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

in this manual.

 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 Wi-Fi auto 

sleep function*

Press to turn off the display when the power is on. 

Press to turn on the display when the display off; the 

unlock screen appears.  

When wireless LAN is disconnected due to Wi-Fi auto 

sleep function*, press to connect again.

Press for over 

approximately ten 

seconds

Force shutdown

Shut down the product forcibly when the product gets 

inoperative, etc.

*: When data communication is not performed for a certain period of time, deactivate Wi-Fi 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 Speed Wi-Fi 
NEXT setting tool. 

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) only. IC 
cards other than au Micro IC Card (LTE) is not available.
* Do not insert IC Card with a conversion adapter.
* Although the phone number is stored as customer information, 

voice calls are not available with the product.

IC (metal part)

au Micro IC Card 

LTE

* 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 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 microUSB cable if it is connected.

1

 Open Micro IC Card slot cove

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 a slider 
etc., trace it to the desired 
position.

Slide

Keep touching the screen and 
trace it to the desired direction to 
move over.

 Screen display

The following information is shown on the Home screen.
Screen in English is explained here. For switching display language, see “Switching to English  

display” (

 next page).

① ② ③ ④


 Battery level

 Signal strength

 

 

 : WiMAX 2+, LTE, UMTS system

 

 

 : Wi-Fi spot connection

 

 

 :  No au Micro IC Card (LTE), or 

invalid IC card

 

 

 :  Out of service area

 

 

 :  During International roaming

 

 

 :  Line connecting 

 Connected network

 

・ 

WX2+: Connected to WiMAX 2+ 

network

 

・ 

LTE: Connected to LTE network

 

・ 

UMTS: Connected to UMTS network

 Communication mode

 

  HS: High speed Mode

    Connected to WiMAX 2+ network
 

  HS+A: High speed Plus Area Mode*

1

    Connected to WiMAX 2+ network and LTE network

  Date and time

 Number of connected wireless LAN devices

 Frequency band

 

・ 

Lights: 5 GHz band in use

 

・ 

Turn off: 2.4 GHz band in use

 Bridge mode

 

・ 

Turn on: On 

・ 

Turn off: Off

 Indoor use indicator

   

When this indicator is turned on, use the 
product indoors.

・ 

Turn on: Connected in wireless LAN 5 GHz 

band W52 channel

・ 

Turn off: Connected in wireless LAN 5 GHz 

band W56 channel or wireless LAN  
2.4 GHz band

・ 

 (Blinking): DFK checking

 Touch menu icon

   Touch to make the settings.

 Notification by animation/text

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

Display

Description

 (animation)

Charging (the power turned off).

PIN lock*

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

*: Displayed on the unlock 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. 

When   is displayed, tap it to cancel selection/entry and return to the previous screen. 
Tap 

 to add a new setting.

・ 

 

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

 to return to the Home screen.

・ 

 

 When   (ON: Orange or green*)/  (OFF: Gray) switch is displayed at the side of each 
setting item, tap the switch to turn on/off the setting.  
When the slide switch is displayed, slide the switch to turn on/off settings.  

 (Orange or green*): Setting is on

 (Gray): Setting is off

*: Color of the switch varies by the model color.

Entering alphanumerics/symbols

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

《«Alphanumeric/symbol keyboard»《

«Number keyboard»

 Entry field

  Cursor

 

To move the cursor, tap a position to move to.*

  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

Charging method using the included AC adapter/microUSB cable (HWD14PQA) is explained here.

1

 Connect the included microUSB cable to 

the external connection terminal of the 
product

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

2

 Connect the other side of the microUSB 

cable to the included 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 plug and insert it straight. Firmly insert it all the way.

2

 Connect the other side of the microUSB cable to the USB port of a computer

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

  By default, “Charging and radio concurrent” option is set for USB connection with a computer (USB 

tethering). Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool is installed when connecting to a computer, and communication 
via USB connection will be enabled.

 

3

 When charging is complete, remove the microUSB cable from the product 

all the way.

 Charging with W01 Cradle (HWD31PUA) (sold separately) and AC adapter

1

 Connect the specified microUSB cable with the power connector of the 

cradle (sold separately)

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 power plug of the AC adapter to 100V AC outlet

The power indicator of the cradle (sold separately) turns on.

3

4

 Connect the product with the charging connector of the cradle (sold 

separately)

4

Turning the power on/off/restarting

1

 Press the power button for over approximately 

three seconds to turn the power on

The power is on and the unlock screen is displayed.

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

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

  

appears.

 When powering on for the first time, “

かんたん設定

 (Easy Settings)” 

screen is displayed. To skip the setting, tap “

ホームへ

 (Go to home)”. 

Easy Settings can also be set later from the Home screen. Use Easy 
Settings function to connect wireless LAN (

 next page).

2

 Slide the screen up or down

The screen is unlocked and the Home screen is displayed.

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 shut down forcibly. Force 
shutdown turns off and on again when the product gets inoperative, etc.

  Data amount up to now/Maximum data 

amount set by communication counter

 

 

A orange or green bar extends in the 

background according to the data 
amount.*

2

 Current screen

 

Indicates which Home screen of 1 or 2 is 

displayed.

 Data communication status

 

 

 : Receiving 

・ 

 : Sending

*1: Switching to High speed plus area mode, 

the predetermined additional fee is 
charged separately.

*2: Color of the bar varies by the model color. 

If the data amount exceeds the specified 
value when Reminder settings in Data 
settings is enabled, the color changes to 
the other color.

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