Instructions for Setting Up Rakuten Mobile APN on a Router or Pocket WiFi

1. Introduction

Rakuten Mobile is one of the popular mobile carriers in Japan, offering SIM services with unlimited data . However, to use a Rakuten Mobile SIM on a router or pocket WiFi device from another manufacturer, you need to set up the correct APN (Access Point Name).

This article provides detailed instructions on how to set up the Rakuten Mobile APN on these devices.

2. Necessary Conditions

Before you begin, you need to prepare:

• A router or pocket WiFi device that supports 4G/5G SIM cards.

• Rakuten Mobile SIM (most Pocket Wifi devices only support physical SIM cards, which can be micro or nano).

• Use a computer or phone to access the router's settings interface.

3. Steps to Set Up Rakuten Mobile APN

1. Insert the Rakuten Mobile SIM card into your WiFi Router/Pocket.

   1. Turn off the device.

   2. Insert the Rakuten Mobile SIM card into the SIM slot.

   3. Turn your router or pocket WiFi back on.

2. Accessing the Router's Management Interface

   1. Connect your computer or phone to the router's WiFi.

   2. Open your web browser and enter your router's IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 ).

   3. Log in using your username and password (the default is usually admin/admin , but this may vary depending on the device).

3. Setting up Rakuten Mobile APN

   1. Go to Network Settings or Mobile Network.

   2. Select APN Settings or Set up APN.

   3. Enter your Rakuten Mobile APN information as follows:

      1. APN Name: Optional, but preferably rakuten.jp or rakuten

      2. APN: rakuten.jp

      3. Username: Leave blank

      4. Password: Leave blank

      5. Authentication Type: CHAP

      6. APN Type: default,supp - can be omitted if this option is not selected.

      7. MCC (Mobile Country Code): 440 - can be omitted if this option is not available.

      8. MNC (Mobile Network Code): 11 - can be omitted if this option is not selected.

      9. APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6 - can be omitted if this option is not selected.

4. Save and Restart Router

   1. After entering all the information, click Save or Apply.

   2. Some types of Pocket Wi-Fi may require you to select the profile you just created as your primary profile...

   3. Restart your router or WiFi pocket.

5. Check your internet connection.

   1. Wait a few minutes for the device to detect the network.

   2. On the device connected to the router, try opening a website to check your internet connection.

   3. If there is no connection, check your APN information or try inserting the SIM card into your phone to ensure it is working properly.

4. Some Important Notes

• If your router isn't receiving a network signal, check if your device supports Rakuten Mobile's frequency bands (the main bands are 4G LTE Band 3 - 1800 MHz and 5G Band 77).

• Some routers or pocket WiFi devices are SIM-locked; you may need to unlock them to use your Rakuten Mobile SIM card.

• In some cases, you may need to update your router's firmware for better compatibility with Rakuten Mobile.

5. Conclusion

With the instructions above, you can easily set up Rakuten Mobile APN on your router or pocket WiFi. If you encounter any problems, try checking your APN settings again or contact Rakuten Mobile support for assistance.

I wish you success!