Preface
Thank you for buying the Speed Wi-Fi NEXT W04 (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.
Packaged items
Before your start using the product, make sure that you have all the following packaged with the product.
●
USB3.0TypeC-A cable
(sample)
● 保証書（本体）
(Warranty)
(for main unit) (Japanese)
● 無線
LAN
初期設定
(Wireless LAN
Initialization) sticker (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)
* The following items are not
included.
・
AC adapter
・
Cradle
●
Speed Wi-Fi NEXT
W04 main unit
* Keep the included accessories including warranty at hand.
* Please purchase the specified charging equipment (sold separately). For details, refer to “Related
accessories” in this manual.
* To charge with the included USB3.0TypeC-A cable (sample), connect a PC.
* The battery is built into the product and not attachable/removable by customers.
* Illustrations in the descriptions are sample images. They may differ from the actual ones.
About Instruction Manual
■
Instruction Manual
“Quick Start Guide” (this manual) describes basic operations and settings of major functions.
■
“
取扱説明書 詳細版
(Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese)
You can check “
取扱説明書 詳細版
(Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese) which describes the details for
various functions in the au homepage.
http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/guide/manual/
・
“
取扱説明書 詳細版
(Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese) is also installed in the product.
Connect the product to a PC, etc. via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
), Bluetooth
®
function, or the USB3.0TypeC-A cable
(sample)
→
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.
・
In this manual, descriptions are written on the assumption that you are skilled in basic operations of Windows
PC/Mac or each game console. For operations of PC or each game console, refer to the manual of the PC or
the game console.
・
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, explanations for body color “Green” are given as examples.
・
In this manual, “au Micro IC Card (LTE)” is referred to as “au IC card”.
When using the product
・
Before using the product, be sure to read the “Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)” of “Notes on usage” to
ensure correct use.
・
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check for possible remedies in “Troubleshooting” in this
manual.
・
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 the product uses radio waves, the possibility of communication intercepts by third parties cannot be
eliminated (Though WiMAX 2+, LTE and UMTS system has highly secure confidential communication features).
・
The product supports the au World Service. Related network services explained in this manual vary by region
or the service.
・
Since the 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 IMEI information of the product is automatically sent to KDDI CORPORATION for maintenance and
monitoring operational status.
・
Before using the product overseas, check the relevant laws and regulations of the country/region you visit.
・
The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other natural
disasters, as well as fires, actions by third parties, other accidents, intentional, mistaken, or incorrect use by the
customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.
・
The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/disappearance of described content, loss of
business income, disruption of business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product.
・
The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe the described content of the “Instruction
Manual”.
・
The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from malfunction caused by combination with
connected devices or software not related to the Company.
・
Settings etc. may sometimes be altered or lost due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company
is not liable for any damage or lost income resulting from the alteration or loss of these data.
・
It is recommended you keep a copy of important data on your computer’s hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of
the defect or malfunction may be, the Company assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved data.
・
You can use the product under the WiMAX 2+ network environment. However, UQ Communications Inc., is not
liable for the quality of the product.
・
Contents registered in the product might be altered or lost in an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure to
keep a copy of important contents. Note that Company assumes no responsibility for any damages or lost profits
resulting from altered or lost contents.
・
The product uses liquid crystal for its display. The display response speed may become slow when the ambient
temperature is low, which is due to the property of liquid crystal and not a malfunction. The display response
speed returns to normal at room temperature.
・
Although the display used on the product is made using high-precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit
or out at all times. This is not a malfunction.
・
Do not discard the product together with regular trash. Please cooperate in the collection of the product (including
optional accessories) when it is no longer needed to protect the environment and effectively use resources. Old
products are collected at au shops and other places.
* “The Company” as appears in the manual refers to the following companies:
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION·OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Imported by: HUAWEI Technologies Japan K.K.
Manufactured by: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
* Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in whole is prohibited.
* The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
* Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual. Should you notice any unclear points, omissions,
etc., feel free to contact us.
Mobile Device Etiquette
■
Use of the product is not allowed in the following places!
・
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.
・
It is extremely dangerous to walk while looking at the screen of the product. Do not operate the product while
walking or by stopping suddenly.
・
Move to a place where you do not disturb others while you are in shinkansen, a hotel lobby, etc.
・
In a crowd such as crowded train, there may be people with a cardiac pacemaker nearby. Turn off the
product beforehand.
・
When a medical institution 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.
Factory default settings
■
無線
LAN
初期設定
(Wireless LAN Initialization) sticker (Japanese)
For connecting the product with wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) devices such as PC or game console
(wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) devices), entering a network name (SSID) and security key (password)
is required. For connecting to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) devices, see “Connecting with wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) using Easy settings” in this manual.
Network name (SSID) and security key (password) are
printed on the
無線
LAN
初期設定
(Wireless LAN Initialization)
sticker (Japanese) (by default). The sticker is needed to
connect the product and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) devices by
default or when you reset the product. Keep it for example
by attaching on the right section and refer if it is necessary.
Paste the
無線
LAN
初期設定
(Wireless LAN Initialization)
sticker (Japanese) to this
position in the included
“
はじめてガイド
(Quick Start
Guide)” (Japanese) 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.
* If you reset the product, your settings will be all cleared. Please be careful to use this function.
Before using the product
You can perform data communication via WiMAX 2+, LTE or UMTS system with the product.
Select the following communication modes to use.
• High Speed Mode: Connects to WiMAX 2+ network
• High Speed Plus Area Mode: Connects to WiMAX 2+ network or LTE network
■
ECO mode
Make settings for performance. Turn on ECO mode to use the following modes.
• High performance
Maximizes performance. It uses carrier aggregation.
• Normal
Carrier aggregation is used when the battery level is sufficient, but not used when the battery
level is low. The mode switches having an appropriate balance between performance and
lasting battery when no communication status continues for the fixed time.
• Battery save
Reduces battery consumption to save duration of the battery. It does not use carrier
aggregation.
* Even if “High performance” or “Normal” is set, carrier aggregation may not be available
depending on congestion situation of the base station etc.
What you can do with Speed Wi-Fi NEXT W04
You can connect the product to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) devices or devices compatible with the
Bluetooth
®
tethering function (simply called “Bluetooth
®
device” from here on) such as PCs or
game consoles via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) or Bluetooth
®
function, or connect to PCs etc. using
USB3.0TypeC-A cable (sample). Also the data communication via Internet connection using
WiMAX 2+, LTE or UMTS system is available (best effort*
1
) from connected devices through
the product.
*1: Communication speed may not reach the maximum value depending on connection environment.
Also, with some devices or game consoles etc., communication or online matchup games may not be
operated correctly.
* The product automatically determines most suitable network at that time to connect.
* You cannot use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) connection and Bluetooth
®
connection at the same
time.
■
Connecting via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)
How to connect PCs or game consoles etc.
via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) is described in this
manual.
* Up to ten devices can be connected at the
same time.
■
Connecting via Bluetooth
®
* Up to three devices can be connected at the
same time.
■
Connecting with USB cable
* Before connecting via USB, install Speed
Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool into a PC.
Installation can be performed when the
product is connected to a PC.
* Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) and USB connection
can be used simultaneously. Up to
11 devices can be connected in total.
■
Connecting LAN cable to the
cradle (sold separately) for
communication
Connect a commercially available LAN
cable to W04 Cradle (HWD35PUA) (sold
separately) for LAN connection or Internet
access while charging.
■
au World Service
You can perform data communication using
LTE/UMTS network overseas.
Operating Environment for Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)/Bluetooth
®
/USB Connection
The operating environment for wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)/Bluetooth
®
/USB connection with the
product are as follows. (as of December of 2016)
■
Compatible devices
PC, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, iPad mini, smartphone, game console, etc. compatible with
the following standards.
•
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)
•
Android 4.0 or later or iOS with Bluetooth
®
PAN Profile supported
•
Windows PC/Mac with USB port
■
Compatible OS (PCs)
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)
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
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)
Mac OS X 10.11 (64-bit)
mac OS Sierra 10.12 (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 required (32-bit), 2 GB or more is required (64-bit)
Windows 8/8.1: 2 GB or more is required
Windows 10: 1 GB or more is required (32-bit), 2 GB or more is required (64-bit)
Mac: 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
Windows 10: 16GB or more free space is required (32-bit), 20GB or more free space is
required (64-bit)
■
Screen resolution
1024 x 768 or more is recommended
■
USB port
USB 2.0, USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 (except USB ports by PC manufacturer's specification)
* Connecting to a USB 3.1 supported PC does not affect the transfer speed. When
connected to a USB 2.0 supported PC, the transfer speed is in accordance with the USB
2.0 standard.
■
Compatible browser (for Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 - 11.0
Microsoft Edge
Safari 6.0 - 9.0
Firefox 24.0 - 44
Chrome 10 - 48
Opera 11 - 35
iOS 6.0 - 10.0 standard browser (compatible with Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool for
smartphone)
Android 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 7.0 standard browser/Chrome (compatible with
Speed Wi-Fi NEXT setting tool for smartphone)
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 web browser settings such as proxy or security
in Internet options.
* For PC support, OS version upgrade information, etc., see corresponding manufacturer’s manual
and follow the instructions.
Names and functions of parts
①
⑥
⑤
④
②
③
①
External connection terminal (Type-C)
②
Display panel (Touch panel)
Status of the product is displayed. Directly
touch the display to operate.
③
NFC scanning area
Use NFC function to establish a Wi-Fi
®
connection
④
Power button
Turn on/off the power, reboot, turn the
display on/off, etc.
⑤
Micro IC card slot
Attach au IC card. For details, refer to
“Attaching au IC card” in this manual.
⑥
Reset button
Initialize the settings.
* The battery is built into the product and not
removable by customers.
■
Button operation
Power button
Operation
Function
Description
Press for over
approximately three
seconds
Power on
When the power is turned off, press to turn the power
on.
Press for over
approximately one
second
Power off/Reboot
When the power is turned on, select “Power off”/
“Reboot”.
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 (Wi-Fi
®
) is disconnected due to
Wi-Fi auto sleep function*, press to connect again.
Press for over
approximately ten
seconds
Forcibly power off
Turn the power off forcibly when the product gets
inoperative, etc.
*: When data communication is not performed for the set time duration,
deactivate wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi
®
) function to save the internal battery power.
Reset button
Operation
Function
Description
Press for over
approximately five
seconds
Initialize the settings
With the power of the product turned on, press Reset
button with a fine-tipped object.
Alternatively, you can reset the product from Speed Wi-Fi
NEXT setting tool.
Attaching au IC card
Your phone number etc. is recorded in the au IC card.
The product is compliant with au Micro IC Card (LTE).
* Although the phone number is stored to the au IC card as
customer information, phone call etc. is not available with the
product.
* Note the following points, otherwise handling the au IC card
may cause malfunction or damage.
・
Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au IC card.
・
Insert in the correct direction.
・
Do not force to attach or remove.
* The error message appears when au IC card is not inserted correctly or the au IC card has an
abnormity.
*Please be careful not to lose the au IC card when it is removed.
*Do not insert an IC card with a conversion adapter. It might cause a malfunction.
Before attaching the au IC card, make sure to turn the product off. au IC card is not
recognized on the product if it is attached when the product turned on.
Remove a USB cable if it is connected.
Open 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
IC (metal) part
au Micro IC Card
（
LTE
）
Front
Back
Charging
The battery is not sufficiently charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before
using the product.
■
Charging with an AC Adapter
Charging with TypeC Common AC Adapter 01 (sold separately) is explained.
Insert the power plug of TypeC Common
AC Adapter 01 (sold separately) into a
100 V AC outlet
Connect the USB plug of TypeC Common
AC Adapter 01 (sold separately) to the
external connection terminal of the
product
Insert it straight. Firmly insert it all the way.
TypeC Common AC Adapter 01
(sold separately)
When charging is complete, pull out the USB plug of TypeC Common AC
Adapter 01 (sold separately) straight from the product
Disconnect the power plug of TypeC Common AC Adapter 01 (sold separately)
from the outlet
■
Charging with a PC
Connect USB3.0TypeC-A cable (sample) to the external connection terminal
of the product
Insert it straight. Firmly insert it all the way.
Connect the other side connector of USB3.0TypeC-A cable (sample) to the USB
port of a PC
Make sure the form of the connector plug and insert it straight.
When charging is complete, pull out USB3.0TypeC-A cable (sample) straight
from the product
• Make sure that sending/receiving data is finished before removing the product.
■
Charging with a Cradle
Connect the USB plug of TypeC Common AC Adapter 01 (sold separately) to
the USB power terminal of the cradle (sold separately)
Inset it straight. Firmly insert it all the way.
Insert the power plug of TypeC Common AC Adapter 01 (sold separately) to a
100V AC outlet
The power indicator of the cradle (sold separately) turns on.
Connect the product with the charging USB connector of the cradle (sold
separately)
①
Signal strength
・
: WiMAX 2+, LTE or UMTS system
・
: No au IC card, or invalid IC card
・
圏外
: Out of service area
・
: During roaming
・
(animation) : Line connecting
・
: Cradle (sold separately)
connected in AP mode
②
Communication mode
・
HS: High Speed Mode
Connects to WiMAX 2+ network
・
HS+A: High Speed Plus Area Mode
*
1
Connects to WiMAX 2+
network or LTE network
③
Number of connected wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi
®
)/Bluetooth
®
devices
The number of devices connecting via
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) or Bluetooth
®
tethering is indicated.
・
: No wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)
connection
・
: One device is connected via
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) (the number
at the right bottom changes
according to the connecting
devices)
・
: No Bluetooth
®
connection
・
: One device is connected via
Bluetooth
®
(the number at the
right bottom changes according
to the connecting devices)
④
Software update notification
・
: The latest software update available
⑤
Frequency band
・
Turn on: 5 GHz band in use
・
Turn off: 2.4 GHz band in use
⑥
Bridge mode
・
Turn on: On
・
Turn off: Off
⑦
Indoor use indicator
When this indicator is turned on, use the
product indoors.
・
Turn on: Connected in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)
5 GHz band W52 channel
・
Turn off: Connected in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
)
5 GHz W56 channel or wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi
®
) 2.4 GHz band
・
(Blinking): DFS checking
⑧
Battery level
・
: Sufficient
・
(animation): Charging
⑨
Data amount up to now/Maximum data
amount set by communication counter
*
2
・
1m: Display the data amount counter for one
month
・
3d : Display the data amount for three days
until today.
⑩
Data communication status
・
: Receiving
・
: Sending
⑪
Touch menu icon
Tap to make the settings for each function.
⑫
Current screen position
Shows which of Home screen 1 or 2 is
displayed.
・
Home screen 1: About/WAN/Easy settings/
Data count
・
Home screen 2: Timer settings/ECO settings/
Help/Settings
*1: Switching to High Speed Plus Area Mode, the
predetermined additional fee is charged separately.
*2: In one month display with notification setting for data
amount counter enabled, the bar color changes if the
data amount exceeds the specified value. In three
days display, the bar color changes if the data amount
until the previous day exceeds the specified value.
Turning the power on/off/rebooting
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 (Wi-Fi
®
) function is turned on and
appears. is displayed when Bluetooth
®
function is enabled.
• “
自動アップデート
(Auto update)” screen and “
本製品へようこそ！
(Welcome!)”
screen appear. To change the language to English, refer to “Switching to
English display” in this manual.
Slide the screen upward from the bottom
The screen is unlocked and the Home screen is displayed.
To turn the power off, press the power button for over approximately one
second
→
Tap “Power off”
Tap “Reboot” to reboot the product.
■
Forcibly turning the power off
Press the power button for over approximately ten seconds to turning the power off forcibly.
Then, you can turn the power on again when the product gets inoperative, etc.
Switching to English display
From the Home screen, tap “
設定
(Settings)”
→
“
システム設定
(Tools)”
→
“
言語
(Language)”
→
Select “English”
→
Tap
Basic operation
■
Using the 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 or right/left.
Drag
Keep touching a slider
etc., trace it to the desired
direction.
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.
・
When the product is set in the cradle (sold separately), the display switches to landscape
screen.
Quick Start Guide
⑫
⑪
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧
⑨
⑩
Insert au IC card into the Micro IC
card slot
With the IC (metal) part of the au IC card
facing up, confirm the orientation with the
notch shown, then insert the au IC card until
it clicks.
• For removing, slowly push the au IC card all the
way inside until it clicks, and then put it back
touching with your finger. Keep your finger on
the au IC card because it pops out a little. After
that, slowly pull out the au IC card straight from
the slot. Be careful not to pull out forcedly while
the card is in locked state.
Notch
IC (metal) part
3
4
Align the Micro IC card slot cover with the Micro IC card slot
Press the Micro IC card slot cover lightly
