Quick Installation Guide
This information is for reference only and does
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Get to know about the router
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LED Indicator H Button
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Power port
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WAN/LAN ports: Used to connect the router to modem, computer, etc.
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Reset button
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LED Indicators
Steady green Internet is available.
Steady red
Blinking The router has detected a pairable device:
Internet is not available:
Please refer to this user manual to configure the router.
Please make sure that the Ethernet cable is not loose and
connected properly.
Please call the ISP to confirm if the network is faulty.
When a smart device that can be paired is found, the router indicator
automatically changes to slow blinking. At this time, click the H
button of the router, the indicator light will blink faster, and the paired
device will connect to the router’s WiFi. After connecting, the router
indicator stops blinking.
If you accidentally click the H button to cause the indicator
light to blink, please wait 2 minutes and the indicator light will
automatically recover.
The H button of the router also has the WPS button function.
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Install HUAWEI AI Life App
Scan the QR code, or download "HUAWEI AI Life" from the app store.
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RESET
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POWER
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1000M WAN/LAN
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Connect to the Internet
DSL/Cable modem
Provided by your ISP.
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RESET
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POWER
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1000M WAN/LAN
The Ethernet cable can be plugged into any Ethernet port.
*When the four antennas are all upright, the wifi signal is better.
or
Ethernet port on the wal
LAN
POWER
RESET
LAN
Internet
Configuration
Method one:
Use app to configure router (Recommended)
Step 1: Connect the mobile phone to the
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router’s Wi-Fi network using the SSID
(Network Name) labeled on the bottom of
the router. There is no WiFi password by
default.
WLAN
WLAN
XXXXX
Connected
Wi-Fi name: XXXX
Step 2: Open HUAWEI AI Life
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app, click “CONFIGURE”
My home
Devices
An unconfigured router
XXX was found.
Configure now?
LATER CONFIGURE
If the prompt box
does not pop-up,
click "+" to add a
device.
+
添加设备
Click
Step 3: Click “GET STARTED”
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GET STARTED
Click
Remenber the username and password, you can:
Internet settings
Enter the username and
password provided by your ISP
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If you forget the username and password, you can:
Obtain the username and password provided by your ISP from the original
router.
Connect the WAN port of the original router to any Ethernet port of the
new router using an Ethernet cable.
Internet settings
User name
No need
Enter
or
Password
CONNECT
Obtain...
If you only have one Ethernet cable, use this cable to connect the
original router to obtain the network configuration. After that, use this
cable to connect any Ethernet port of the new router to the modem or
Ethernet port on the wall.
...
Click
you can contact your ISP to obtain the username and password.
Enter
User name
Password
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POWER
1000M WAN/LAN
NEXT
CONNECT
Obtain...
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RESET
Click
Click
Customize your WiFi name (SSID), WiFi password, set
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the WiFi password as the login password of the router
if you need. And click NEXT.
Note: The WiFi password is used to connect to the
WiFi network, and the login password is used to login
to the web UI of the router.
Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi settings
Auto-switch
Wi-Fi name
Enter
Wi-Fi password
Use Wi-Fi password as
router password
NEXT
*Turn on the Auto Switch: Automatically switch
between 2.4GHz and 5GHz to ensure the fastest
Wi-Fi connection. Disable to set manually
Click
NEXT
If you don't need the username and password provided by your ISP:
please follow step directly.
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Method two:
Using webpage to Configure router
Step 1: Connect the mobile phone/ computer to the new router’s Wi-Fi network using the
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SSID labeled on the bottom of the router. There is no WiFi password by default.
WLAN
WLAN
XXXXX
Connected
Wi-Fi name: XXXX
Step 2: Start a web browser, the webpage will automatically pop-up (If not, enter
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192.168.3.1), then complete the configuration according to the page prompts.
192.168.3.1
WELCOME
CONFIGURE
Click
FAQ
HUAWEI AI Life can not identify the router, what should I do?
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Please make sure the HUAWEI AI Life app is at the latest version.
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Please make sure the router is connected to the power, wait a few moments and then
detect the WiFi again.
Please make sure your mobile phone is connected to the router’s WiFi.
Please make sure your router is new or has been restored to factory mode.
It is recommended that when configuring the router, there should be no more than two
walls between the mobile phone and the router.
How to reset the router?
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Locate the Reset button on the back of your router.
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With the router powered on, use the pointed end of a paperclip or similar object to press
and hold the Reset button for 2 seconds. After the router restarts and turns on the red
light, the router is reset successfully.
How to use the WPS function?
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When the router is powered on, within two minutes, press the H button of the router and the
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WPS button of other WiFi devices in turn to start standard WPS negotiation and connect the
WiFi device to the router's WiFi network.
How to set up a mesh network with others HUAWEI/ HONOR routers (With H/ Hi button)?
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Direct connection with Ethernet cable. Use a Ethernet cable to connect any Ethernet port of
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this router (already connected to the Internet successfully) to the WAN port of another
Huawei/Honor router (new or restored to factory settings). No other operations are
required, done.
H key pairing: (1) Within 1 meter of the router which is connected to the Internet , power
on other routers (New or restored to factory settings). (2) The LED indicator light of the
router that has been connected to the Internet will automatically change to slow blinking.
Press the H key at this time and wait for the indicator light of other routers to be connected
to the Internet (for example: Steady green), now the mesh networking is built completely.
Then you can move other routers to other rooms and turn on the power.
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If some devices cannot detect the router or connect to the router's WiFi, what should I do?
HONOR router 3 supports WiFi 6. With WiFi 6, you can expect faster network speed,
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stronger Wi-Fi connections, and wider signal coverage on all your devices. That means
smoother streaming and gaming, and lightning speed downloads. However some devices
with earlier network adapter drivers (such as certain laptops with Intel network adapters)
can't discover the Wi-Fi 6 network, please upgrade your device's driver to the latest or follow
the method below:
Please upgrade the latest version of the router and HUAWEI AI Life app, in the HUAWEI AI
Life app, click the router icon, search for "Backup WiFi5" in View more and turn on the WiFi5
backup network, and then use the old device to connect to the WiFi5 network.
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