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  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 006Z High Speed Mobile Wi-Fi Router. • SoftBank 006Z is referred to as "Wi-Fi router" in this guide. • Read this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage. • Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions or service area.
  • Page 3 Getting Started Using Wi-Fi (WLAN) Using Micro USB Cable (PC) Chapter Contents Using Micro USB Cable (Mac) At a Glance Settings Troubleshooting Appendix...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents .......... iii 3 Using Micro USB Cable (PC) 6 Troubleshooting Introduction ........iv Using Micro USB Cable (PC) ..3-2 Troubleshooting ......6-2 Safety Precautions ......v Device Recognition (PC) ....3-2 General Notes ......... xi Software Installation (PC) .....3-2 7 Appendix Trademarks ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Internet connectivity (WAN Connection Mode in SoftBank 006Z Mac OS X: Safari 3, 4 Utility) is Always On by default. Use SoftBank 006Z Utility to Use outside these environments may affect performance. change to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity" P.5-21.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    • Observe precautions to avoid injury or property damage. These symbols indicate prohibited or compulsory actions. • SoftBank is not liable for damages incurred by the user or third parties due to Wi-Fi router malfunctions, incorrect operations, or Make sure you thoroughly understand meanings before inconveniences caused by missed transmissions.
  • Page 7 Prohibited cookers, induction stoves or other cooking appliances. May cause battery to leak, overheat, rupture or ignite; or Use SoftBank specified battery, AC Adapter or Micro may cause Wi-Fi router, AC Adapter or Micro USB Cable USB Cable only. to overheat, emit smoke, ignite or malfunction.
  • Page 8 May cause battery to leak, overheat, rupture or ignite. Do not dispose of battery as municipal waste. Bring used battery to a SoftBank Shop or recycling center If battery fluid gets into eyes, immediately rinse with Compulsory after insulating the terminals with tape.
  • Page 9 Wi-Fi Router Do not use Wi-Fi router in a vehicle if it affects in-vehicle electronic devices. Prohibited Wi-Fi router use in some types of vehicles may, in some Do not sit down with Wi-Fi router in your trousers rare cases, affect in-vehicle electronic devices and pocket.
  • Page 10 USIM Card & Memory Card AC Adapter & Micro USB Cable Do not insert objects other than Memory Card into Do not cover or wrap with clothing or bedding during Memory Card Slot. charging. Prohibited Prohibited May cause overheating, electric shock or malfunction. Heat may build up resulting in fire or malfunction.
  • Page 11 Electronic Medical Equipment If thunder is heard, do not touch AC Adapter. May cause electric shock. Prohibited This section is based on “Guidelines on Safeguarding Medical Equipment from Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Firmly hold plug and unplug AC Adapter from outlet Phones and Other Devices“...

  • Page 12: General Notes

    Aboard Aircraft • Files may be lost or damaged in the following situations. SoftBank Mobile is not liable for damages incurred due to lost or • Radio waves may impair aircraft operations; power off Wi-Fi altered information. To minimalize damages, back up data and router while aboard aircraft.
  • Page 13 • For assistance with security settings, contact SoftBank Customer • For use aboard aircraft, contact the airline beforehand. Support P.7-3). If using WLAN abroad, confirm usable frequency, laws and • SoftBank cannot be held liable for WLAN security issues. regulations in that country.

  • Page 14: Trademarks

    ZTE, ZTE中興 and ZTE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZTE Corporation in China/other countries. Copyright © 2011 ZTE Corporation. All rights reserved. SOFTBANK, SOFTBANK’s equivalent in Japanese and the SOFTBANK logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SOFTBANK CORP. in Japan and other countries. Microsoft , Windows...
  • Page 15 Getting Started ....................... 1-2 Package Contents ......................1-2 Parts & Functions ......................1-3 USIM Card ........................1-5 Memory Card ........................ 1-6 Battery .......................... 1-8...

  • Page 16: Getting Started Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Contents The following items are included in the package. Please confirm package contents before use. Contact SoftBank Customer Support (P.7-3) for missing items. 006Z Battery Quick Start Guide Warranty (unit, AC Adapter) (Japanese) • This Wi-Fi router accepts microSD™/microSDHC™ Card (sold separately).

  • Page 17: Parts & Functions

    Setup); adjust settings for WPS compatible Wi-Fi devices. See Internet Connectivity "Connecting WPS Supported Wi-Fi Devices" (P.2-8). Default : Security set to WEP by default; use SoftBank 006Z Utility to Press and hold CONNECT Key to toggle setting: set WPS. See "Activating SoftBank 006Z Utility" (P.5-2). •...

  • Page 18: Usim Card

    Wi-Fi router is outside service area Insert USIM USIM Card is not installed Invalid USIM Invalid USIM is installed Enter PIN PIN entry required in SoftBank 006Z Utility Enter PUK PUK entry required in SoftBank 006Z Utility SIM Lock USIM Card is locked LOW Battery...

  • Page 19: Usim Card

    With label up, ④ slide Replace Cover forward, ⑤ press down USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Mobile. The IC chip to insert contains customer information including phone number. USIM Card must be installed for use. See USIM Card user guide (Japanese).

  • Page 20: Memory Card

    • Be careful not to lose removed USIM Card. • Prevent children from accidentally swallowing USIM Card. • If IC chip is dusty, clean with a soft cloth. Memory Card Wi-Fi router accepts microSD™/microSDHC™ up to 32GB. SoftBank does not guarantee compatibility with all microSD™/microSDHC™ cards.
  • Page 21 Memory Card Installation Removing Memory Card Power off Power off If Micro USB Cable is connected, remove it If Micro USB Cable is connected, remove it Remove Cover (see "USIM Card Installation" (P.1-5) Remove Cover (see "Removing USIM Card" (P.1-6) Step 3 ) Step 3 ) Remove battery (see "USIM Card Installation"...

  • Page 22: Battery

    Battery USB Charger Insert Micro USB Cable micro plug into Wi-Fi router External Device Port Inserting Battery Insert Micro USB Cable plug into PC USB port Insert battery before use. For battery installation steps, see • Connecting Wi-Fi router to PC for the first time automatically "USIM Card"...
  • Page 23 Charging Precautions When charging battery, note the following: • Battery must be installed to charge it. • Always use specified AC Adapter or Micro USB Cable. • Battery discharges even if Wi-Fi router is not in use. Charge after long periods of disuse. • Approximate Charging Time/Operating Time Continuous Continuous...

  • Page 24: Using Wi-Fi (Wlan)

    Using Wi-Fi (WLAN) ......................2-2 WLAN ..........................2-2 Connecting Wi-Fi Devices via WLAN ................2-2 Connecting Windows ....................2-8 Connecting Mac ......................2-11...

  • Page 25: Using Wi-Fi (Wlan)

    Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use activate WLAN to automatically connect Wi-Fi router to a Wi-Fi SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet device (WAN Connection Mode set to Always On). Connectivity" (P.5-21).
  • Page 26 Touch アクセスポイン トを Enter WEP Key → 決定 Touch はい Touch Wi-Fi接続先設定 検索 • Nintendo DSi: 接続設定 • Nintendo 3DS: OK • See Initialization Sticker • Nintendo 3DS: インターネ for WEP. ッ ト接続設定 Connection Test starts. Devices connect and 接続に Select Wi-Fi router SSID 成功しました...
  • Page 27 Wi-Fi router: Activate WAN Connection Mode • WAN Connection Mode is set to Always On by default. Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Select Easy → Connectivity" (P.5-21).
  • Page 28 Confirm settings → Connection test starts When complete, test results appear. Press ○ Connected Wi-Fi device count on Wi-Fi router Display increases by one → (e.g. Press ○...
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi router: Activate WAN Connection Mode • WAN Connection Mode is set to Always On by default. Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity" (P.5-21). In Wii menu, select Wii Select Wii本体設定...
  • Page 30 Confirm SSID → • WAN Connection Mode is set to Always On by default. Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Press ○ Connectivity" (P.5-21). The connection test starts.

  • Page 31: Connecting Windows

    Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity"...

  • Page 32: Windows Vista

    Wi-Fi router: Activate WAN Connection Mode • WAN Connection Mode is set to Always On by default. Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity" (P.5-21). Turn on PC WLAN function In Start menu, click Control Panel →...
  • Page 33 Wi-Fi router: Activate WAN Connection Mode • WAN Connection Mode is set to Always On by default. Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity" (P.5-21). Turn on PC WLAN function In Start menu, click Control Panel →...

  • Page 34: Connecting Mac

    • WAN Connection Mode is set to Always On by default. Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity" (P.5-21). From Apple menu, click System Preferences →...
  • Page 35 From Network Name pulldown list, select Wi-Fi router SSID (************) • See Initialization Sticker for Wi-Fi router SSID. • If default SSID has been changed: Select current SSID. Enter security key in Password field → Remember this network → OK • See Initialization Sticker for security key. Confirm Network Name is set to SSID (************) Connected Wi-Fi device count on Wi-Fi router Display increases →...

  • Page 36: Using Micro Usb Cable (Pc)

    Using Micro USB Cable (PC) .................... 3-2 Device Recognition (PC) ....................3-2 Software Installation (PC) .................... 3-2 Connecting to Internet ....................3-7 Device Removal (PC) ..................... 3-8...

  • Page 37: Using Micro Usb Cable (Pc)

    Using Micro USB Cable (PC) Device Recognition (PC) Software Installation (PC) Router driver and SoftBank 006Z Utility are saved Insert Micro USB Cable micro plug into Wi-Fi router in advance. For initial activation, they are installed (USIM Card installed) External Device Port automatically.
  • Page 38 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SoftBank 006Z Driver Installation (Windows Vista) Utility dialog box appears. Click Next Power on PC and initiate Windows Connect Wi-Fi router to PC via Micro USB Cable Installer activates a few seconds after connection • If an older version of Utility is already installed a message...
  • Page 39 Connect Wi-Fi router to PC via Micro USB Cable Installer activates a few seconds after connection • If an older version of SoftBank 006Z Utility is already installed a message appears. Uninstall old version before installation. • If installer does not activate automatically, see (P.3-6).
  • Page 40 Micro USB Cable. In Start menu, click Computer Double-click SoftBank 006Z Utility shortcut icon appears and installation starts. Web browser activates and SoftBank 006Z Utility appears • Restart PC if it does not function correctly. If User Account Control appears, click Yes 設定言語の選択...
  • Page 41 * Always power on PC before connecting Wi-Fi router to PC via Micro USB Cable. Micro USB Cable. In Start menu, click Computer In Start menu, click Computer Double-click SoftBank 006Z Double-click SoftBank 006Z If User Account Control appears, click Continue 設定言語の選択 appears, see "Driver Installation 設定言語の選択 appears, see "Driver Installation (Windows Vista)"...

  • Page 42: Connecting To Internet

    User Account Control appears. Click Yes Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use • For Windows Vista, click Continue . SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet • For Windows XP, screen does not appear. Connectivity" (P.5-21).

  • Page 43: Device Removal (Pc)

    Device Removal (PC) Safely Remove Hardware appears. Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop • Close SoftBank 006Z Utility before removing Wi-Fi router. Do not remove Wi-Fi router during transmissions. For Windows 7, exit Utility before removing Wi-Fi router. • With Memory Card installed, in Task Tray, click then click Eject Removable Disk.
  • Page 44 When Safely Remove Hardware appears, disconnect the Wi-Fi router...

  • Page 45: Using Micro Usb Cable (Mac)

    Using Micro USB Cable (Mac) ..................4-2 Device Recognition (Mac) ................... 4-2 Software Installation (Mac) ..................4-2 Connecting to Internet ....................4-4 Device Removal (Mac) ....................4-5...

  • Page 46: Using Micro Usb Cable (Mac)

    Driver installation Port. Insert Micro USB Cable plug into Mac USB port. Mac should automatically recognize Wi-Fi router within a few Wi-Fi router driver and SoftBank 006Z Utility are saved seconds. in advance. For initial activation, they are installed automatically.
  • Page 47 When dialog box below appears, click Close • If an older version of this software, etc. is already installed, uninstall it, then install SoftBank 006Z Utility. • Make sure that only the latest Utility is installed before use. Standard Install on Macintosh HD dialog box appears.

  • Page 48: Connecting To Internet

    • Double-click Uninstall SoftBank 006Z Utility in Macintosh Press CONNECT Key or connect Wi-Fi router to PC and use HD/application folder. SoftBank 006Z Utility to change it to Manual. See "Internet Connectivity" (P.5-21). Click Uninstall Certification appears. Enter Name and Password and...

  • Page 49: Device Removal (Mac)

    SoftBank 006Z • If Memory Card is installed, first click card removal icon, then click beside SoftBank 006Z. Remove Wi-Fi router from Mac In Finder, if the above icon does not appear, end SoftBank 006Z Utility and remove Wi-Fi router.

  • Page 50: Wlan & Wan Information

    WLAN & WAN Information SoftBank 006Z Utility In SoftBank 006Z Utility, click Home WLAN and WAN Information appears. aMain Menu gNetwork Connection Status Toggle setting pages bSettings hHome Current settings and options Click to return to Main Menu cSignal Strength...

  • Page 51: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings 3G Settings Click item to set/check Click Settings Click item to set/check ■Network Operator (P.5-5) ■APN Setting (P.5-5) ■Traffic Information (P.5-6) ■3G Settings ■Data Communication Area Setting (P.5-7) Set details regarding Internet connection (P.5-4). ■Wi-Fi Settings Set details regarding WLAN (P.5-8). ■Firewall Set details regarding security (P.5-12).
  • Page 52 Network Operator APN Setting Select Network Operator. Setting cannot be changed during Select Unlimited Data Discount Area or Sub Area profiles Internet use. (connection settings). Create, edit and delete profiles. Perform these steps for APN Setting for Unlimited Data Discount Area, etc.: ■Create New Profile Set each item Click Add and proceed to Step...
  • Page 53 Traffic Information Item Used to Options Default Save up to View data packets and connection times. Profile Select profile to edit/ ten profiles Selection delete including two defaults Enter optional profile Alphanumerics Profile Name name if initially /symbols setting (except \) Alphanumerics/ symbols (.
  • Page 54 Data Communication Area Setting Perform these operations ■Refresh Traffic Information These settings cannot be changed while Wi-Fi router is connected Click Refresh . to the Internet. • Data packets and connection time values are updated. ■Change Traffic Information Units In Unit Setting, click Byte / Packet → Apply . • Unit is changed.
  • Page 55 Wi-Fi Settings Station List View a list of WLAN MAC addresses connected to Wi-Fi router. Click item to set/check ■Station List ■Basic (P.5-9) ■Security (P.5-10) ■WPS (P.5-11)
  • Page 56 WLAN 11b Only, 11g (11b/11g/11n) Only *See WLAN Initialization Sticker for SSID and WEP key. Available • After completing settings, reconnect Wi-Fi devices. characters: 32 006Z- • Wi-Fi communications cannot be used overseas. Network Set network alphanumerics/ ************ Name (SSID) name SSID...
  • Page 57 Security Item Used to Options Default Set security settings for wireless network. Appears if Security mode is set to Default Key OPEN or SHARED. 1 to 4 Set default WEP Hex (64-bit key): 5 alphanumerics/symbols (except , ": ; ¥ /), or 10-digit hex number Appears if Security (0-9, A-F)
  • Page 58 Click Apply Appears if PIN is selected. Set PIN for WPS compatible Wi-Fi • Previously set Wi-Fi devices may be unavailable with these devices. settings. Change settings. • For greater security, use WPA/WPA2. Some game consoles may not be WPA compatible. Set each item Item Used to Options...
  • Page 59 MAC/IP/Port Filtering Click Apply • Wi-Fi router WPS function activates automatically. Connect Set/apply rules whether to connect or not if setting MAC address, Connect WPS compatible Wi-Fi devices within two minutes. IP addresses and port numbers. Firewall & Port Filtering Settings Click item to set/check Set each item Item...
  • Page 60 Click Apply Item Used to Options Default • Filtering rules appear in Current MAC/IP/Port Filtering Rules Default Policy in System list. -- The packet To delete rule, check Box and click Delete . that doesn't Set action for MAC/IP/ Accepted, Accepted To clear Boxes of all checks, click Reset .
  • Page 61 UPnP Item Used to Options Default Select Port Set whether to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) for Wi-Fi Port Mapping Forwarding action Enable, Disable Disable devices within the LAN. mode Set port numbers to Src. Port 1 to 65535 open up Four sets of Set IP address to open...
  • Page 62 Advanced Status View hardware information. Click item to set/check ■Status (P.5-15) ■Management (P.5-16) ■Restore (P.5-16) ■PIN Management (P.5-17) ■Router (P.5-18) 5-15...
  • Page 63 Management Restore Change SoftBank 006Z Utility default Administrator Password Reset all Wi-Fi router settings to their factory defaults. ("admin"). Click Restore Enter current Password, new Password, then enter Click OK to reset to factory defaults new Password again for verification Defaults are restored.
  • Page 64 ■Changing PIN ■To Enable/Disable PIN Authentication Enable PIN Authentication, power on Wi-Fi router, then use Select Modify → Enable SoftBank 006Z Utility to enter PIN. Set each item Select Enable / Disable from Action Enter PIN correctly in PIN Item...
  • Page 65 Lock is enabled. Enter number PUK Code Click Apply • SoftBank 006Z Utility required to change PIN. Disable PIN operations for Wi-Fi devices other than computers. • Log into SoftBank 006Z Utility to enable PIN Authentication. PIN Authentication window appears: Enter PIN → Click Apply • Incorrectly entering PIN three consecutive times activates PIN...

  • Page 66: Changing Security

    Changing Security Item Used to Options Default Select DHCP Change security from default WEP. DHCP Server server action Enable/Disable Enable mode Click Settings Four sets of In Connection menu, select Wi-Fi Settings numbers (0 to 255) • Starting address value must be Set DHCP IP pool 192.168.3.2 smaller than...
  • Page 67 Click Security Open Security Mode menu to select security • Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Set items as required • See "Security" (5-10). Click Apply 5-20...

  • Page 68: Internet Connectivity

    Internet Connectivity Data Roaming Setting Click WAN Connection → Data Roaming Setting Connection Manage Internet connectivity manually via SoftBank 006Z Utility. Click WAN Connection In Connection menu, select Always On → Apply • Alternatively, open Manual menu → Select Connect Internet → Apply for manual Internet connection.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ......................6-2...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Unable to connect WLAN Case Refer 1. Unable to connect WLAN P.6-2 Make sure Wi-Fi router is properly connected to PC 2. PC does not recognize Wi-Fi router P.6-3 If WPS connection fails, see Wi-Fi modem user guide or set Wi-Fi router manually (See "Connecting Wi-Fi 3.
  • Page 71 2. PC does not recognize Wi-Fi router Confirm that devices outlined below appear (COM port numbers vary by PC operating environment) Confirm that Wi-Fi router is properly installed Remove Wi-Fi router from PC, restart PC, then reconnect Wi-Fi router ● For Windows 7 or Windows Vista, follow these steps to confirm proper Wi-Fi router installation.
  • Page 72 • The access point might be busy depending on the time of day, wait a little while then reconnect. Check USIM Card for damage • Activate SoftBank 006Z Utility and confirm that Check USIM Card IC chip for scuffs/corrosion 3G settings and network settings are correct. See Debris on USIM Card IC chip may prevent recognition.
  • Page 73 • User name does not appear in Classic Start menu: Right → → click Start menu Properties Start menu radio 12. Old phone number appears in SoftBank 006Z Utility button. Depending on contract/cancellation method, old phone → Click Start Control Panel number may appear in SoftBank 006Z Utility.

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix ......................... 7-2 Specifications ........................ 7-2 Warranty & Service ....................... 7-2 Customer Service ......................7-3...

  • Page 75: Appendix

    Frequency W-CDMA: 1500 MHz, 1700 MHz • Files and settings may be lost or altered due to accidents or repairs. Keep a copy of important files, etc. SoftBank Mobile is WAN: 3G (W-CDMA); 3G High Speed (HSUPA/ Compatible not liable for damages resulting from accidental loss or...

  • Page 76: Customer Service

    *These numbers cannot be dialed from outside Japan. SoftBank Mobile Global Call Center From outside Japan, dial +81-3-5351-3491 (toll free from SoftBank handsets) If 006Z is lost/stolen, call this number immediately (international charges apply) ZTE Japan Customer Support Website http://www.zte.co.jp/products/handsets/handsets_gallery/...
  • Page 77 SoftBank 006Z User Guide December 2011, Third Edition SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Please help the mobile industry maintain high environmental standards. Recycle your old handsets, batteries and charger units (all manufacturers and brands). Before you recycle, please remember these important points: •...

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