Huawei HG520B2 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway of Huawei.

EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway

User Manual

Manual Version: T1-20060310-V1.10

Product Version: V100R001

Copyright © 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All Rights Reserved

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Trademarks

, HUAWEI, EchoLife are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.

Notice

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Note:

The HG520 is used indoors only. Pay attention to the following when installing and using the HG520.

Basic requirements

zRead this manual carefully before installing and using the equipment.

zTake waterproof measures during storage, transportation and operation of the equipment.

zAvoid collision during storage, transportation and operation of the equipment.

zDo not dismantle the equipment by yourself. In case of failure, send the equipment to an authorized maintainer.

zWithout prior written consent from Huawei, no company or individual is allowed to decompile, disassemble, modify or reverse engineer the equipment and shall be solely responsible for any effect resulted from such action.

zWhile using the equipment, observe related laws and regulations, and respect the legal rights of others.

Environmental Requirements

zPlace the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight).

zKeep the equipment clean.

zPlace the equipment on a flat and stable platform which is beyond the reach of children.

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zDo not put heavy objects on the equipment.

zLeave at least 10 cm space around the equipment for heat dissipation.

zDo not put the equipment on any object that is flammable or not transcalent, such as foam and rubber.

zDo not cover the equipment with any object or block the ventilation holes of the equipment.

zKeep the equipment away from any heat source or exposed fire, such as an electronic warmer and a candle.

zKeep the equipment away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven and a refrigerator.

zKeep the equipment away from moisture or containers with liquid, such as a vase and a cup.

Usage

zDo not allow children to use the equipment alone.

zDo not allow children to touch or play with the small fittings, to avoid danger of deglutition.

zUse the power adapter provided with the equipment only.

zUse the accessories approved by the manufacturer.

zThe power supply shall meet the equipment specifications.

zBefore plugging or unplugging the cables, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply.

zWhile plugging or unplugging the cables, keep your hands dry and do not touch the metallic part of a cable.

zDo not trample on, stretch, or over bend the equipment cables, to avoid equipment failure.

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zDo not use broken or worn wires. If a wire is broken or worn, contact your supplier for change.

zIn a lightning storm, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply, to avoid lightning strike.

zUnplug the power supply if the equipment is not used for a long time.

zIn case of exceptions, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply immediately. Then contact your supplier for maintenance. For example, the equipment emits smoke, peculiar smell or exceptional sounds.

Cleaning

zBefore cleaning the equipment, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply.

zClean the equipment shell with a piece of soft cloth.

zIt is forbidden to spray liquid onto the equipment, to avoid damage to the internal circuit.

zKeep the power socket clean and dry, to avoid electric shock or

other dangers.

Note:

If the device is in use for a long time, temperature of the shell will go up. Please don’t worry. This is no exception and the device can work normally.

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About This Manual

This manual introduces function, features and operations of EchoLife HG520. The main contents are as follows:

	To know	Refer to
	Features, network application and	Chapter 1 Introduction
	hardware structure
	Installation	Chapter 2 Installation
	Basic configuration	Chapter 3 Configuration
		Preparation
	Detail configuration introduction	Chapter 4 Configuring
		HG520
	Introduce HG520’s WAN	Chapter 5 Connection
	connection mode	Mode
	Describe frequently encountered	Chapter 6
	problems and solutions	Troubleshooting
	Technical specifications	Chapter 7 Technical
		Specifications
	Technical terms and abbreviations	Chapter 6 Acronyms and
		Abbreviations

Environmental Protection

This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

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	Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .....................................................................		6
1.1	Functions...............................................................................	6
1.2	Network Application ..............................................................	7
1.3	Appearance...........................................................................	7
	1.1.1 Front Panel .................................................................	8
	1.3.2 Rear Panel..................................................................	9
Chapter 2 Installation .....................................................................		11
2.1	Connecting Cables..............................................................	11
2.2	Power on/off HG520 ...........................................................	13
2.3	Getting online ......................................................................	13
Chapter 3 Configuration Preparation ...........................................		14
3.1	Build up a Configuration Environment ................................	14
3.2	Configure IP Settings on PC ...............................................	15
Chapter 4 Configuring HG520 .......................................................		18
4.1	Before You Start..................................................................	18
4.2	System Information .............................................................	18
	4.2.2 Service Information ..................................................	20
	4.2.3 Traffic Statistics ........................................................	22
4.3	Basic Configurations ...........................................................	24
	4.3.1 ADSL Mode ..............................................................	24
	4.3.2 WAN Setting .............................................................	26
	4.3.3 LAN Setting ..............................................................	32
	4.3.4 DHCP Setting ...........................................................	33
	4.3.5 DNS Settings ............................................................	35
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4.3.6 NAT ..........................................................................	36
4.3.7 IP Route Settings......................................................	39
4.4 Advanced Settings ..............................................................	40
4.4.1 SCL (Service Control List) Setting............................	40
4.4.2 RIP............................................................................	41
4.4.3 QoS Setting ..............................................................	42
4.4.4 ACL (Access Control List) Setting ............................	44
4.4.5 SNTP Setting............................................................	44
4.4.6 IP Filter .....................................................................	45
4.4.7 Multinat Setting.........................................................	47
4.4.8 Parental Control........................................................	49
4.4.9 Port Mapping ............................................................	50
4.4.10 Protocol Block.........................................................	52
4.5 Wireless Setup ....................................................................	53
4.5.1 Configuring Basic Features ......................................	54
4.5.2 Configuring Security .................................................	55
4.5.3 Configuring MAC Filter .............................................	64
4.5.4 Configuring Wireless Bridge.....................................	65
4.5.5 Configuring Advanced ..............................................	68
4.5.6 Quality of Service over the 802.11 Interface ............	72
4.5.7 Viewing Station Info..................................................	74
4.6 Tools ...................................................................................	74
4.6.1 User Management....................................................	74
4.7 System Diagnostics.............................................................	75
4.7.2 Backup Settings........................................................	76
4.7.3 System Log...............................................................	77
4.7.4 Alarm Setting............................................................	79
4.7.5 Firmware Upgrade....................................................	80
4.7.6 Save & Reboot .........................................................	80
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Chapter 5 Connection Mode..........................................................		82
5.1	HG520 Connection Mode ...................................................	82
5.2	Configuration Modes...........................................................	82
	5.2.1 PPPoA Dialup Mode.................................................	82
	5.2.2 PPPoE Dialup Mode.................................................	83
	5.2.3 MER Mode................................................................	83
	5.2.4 IPoA Mode................................................................	84
	5.2.5 Bridge Mode .............................................................	84
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting............................................................		86
6.1	Quick Troubleshooting ........................................................	86
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications..............................................		88
Chapter 8 Acronyms and Abbreviations......................................		93

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway (thereinafter referred to as HG520) is a kind of home gateway design for family and SOHO users. It provides high-speed ADSL and ADSL2+ interfaces for external broadband WAN access. It also provides WLAN, Ethernet and USB Client interfaces for internal connection with different family service terminals such as PC, STB, IAD and EPHONE.

HG520 has powerful routing and bridging functions. It supports the advanced NAT/Firewall technique, UpnP, flexible network configuration and the QoS strategy. With other network equipment, it provides end-to-end quality assurance. It extends the high-speed and high quality broadband services to service terminals inside families. HG520 also supports data, communications and entertainment services

1.1 Functions

HG520 are designed with the following functions:

zBuilt-in ADSL modem for high-speed Internet access. Support Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP filtering. Support network sharing and firewall protection.

zFour Ethernet interfaces for Internet access through LAN.

zSupport DHCP protocol.

zSupport Web-based configuration and status view.

zSupport remote/local upgrade through HTTP and TFTP.

zSupport IEEE 802.11g 54Mbit/s and can be used as a wireless access point equipment.

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1.2 Network Application

HG520 is located on the user access layer of the network. It enables small and medium enterprises and family users to access an IP network through the ADSL uplink port.

HG520 provides	both wired and wireless access.
Figure 1-1 shows the network topology of HG520.
	Carrier's OSS
N2000 NMS	IADMS/CPEMS
IPTV
	CDN	HG520
NGN	IP	DSLAM
	Network

Internet

BRAS

Figure 1-1 Network Topology of HG520

1.3 Appearance

Figure 1-2 shows the appearance of HG520.

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Figure 1-2 HG520

1.1.1 Front Panel

Figure 1-3 shows the front panel of HG520.

Figure 1-3 Front panel of HG520

Table 1-1 describes the different LED behaviors on the front panel of HG520.

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Table 1-1 Description of indicators

Indicator	Color	Status	Function
PWR	Green	On	Power is switched on.
		Off	Power is switched off.
LAN1-4	Green	On	LAN connection is established.
		Off	LAN connection is not established.
		Blinking	LAN data is being transmitted.
WLAN	Green	On	WALN connection is established.
		Off	No WLAN connection is established.
		Blinking	The WLAN data is being transmitted.
USB	Green	On	USB connection is established.
		Off	USB connection is not established.
		Blinking	USB data is being transmitted.
ADSL	Green	On	ADSL link is established.
		Off	ADSL connection is not established.
		Blinking	The ADSL link is in the activation
			process.
INTERNET	Green	On	Internet connection is established.
		Off	Internet connection is not established.
		Blinking	Data is being transmitted.

1.3.2 Rear Panel

Figure 1-4 shows the rear panel of HG520.

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Figure 1-4 Rear panel of HG520

For the description of external interfaces, see Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Description of external interfaces

Port	Function
ADSL	RJ-11 port for connection with the telephone jack or a splitter via a
	telephone line.
Reset	Restore the default settings
LAN1-4	RJ-45 port for connection with the Ethernet port of a computer or
	a LAN hub.
USB	USB port for connection with other device via a USB cable.
ON/OFF	Switch on/off HG520
Power	Connect to the power adapter
Antenna	Antenna for wireless Internet connection

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Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Connecting Cables

Place HG520 in a safe and accessible location where you can easily view the LED indicators on the front panel of the device.

HG520 should be connected to a phone port, a power socket, and a computer or the network before it functions.

Caution:

If you need to install a telephone between HG520 and the wall socket, make sure you install a splitter first to prevent loss in voice quality.

You are now ready to connect HG520. Follow these steps:

I. Disconnect the power – Make sure you turn off the power for the computer and HG520.

II. Connect the ADSL cable

Use a telephone cable to connect the DSL interface of HG520 to either of the following interfaces:

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zWall socket: Plug one end of the twisted-pair cable (standard phone line) into the ADSL port on the rear panel of HG520 and insert the other end into the wall socket.

zExternal splitter: Or you can insert one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the modem connector on the external splitter.

zInsert the other end into the ADSL connector on the back panel of HG520.

zAfter installed, you can connect telephone to the phone connector on the external splitter.

III. Connect HG520 to your computer – Use an Ethernet cable provided to connect HG520 and your computer or notebook PC through the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports.

IV. Connect the power supply and start up HG520– Use the power adapter supplied and switch the power switch to the ON position. The Power LED indicator lights up and remain lit. Check and make sure the electronic current and voltage meet the requirement of the supplied power adapter. Check and make sure that the LAN: LINK and ADSL: LINK LED indicators light up in green. This indicates a successful connection between the ISP and the user’s PC.

Note:

zPlease note that the cable supplied is the straight-through cable. Be sure that the cable connected between LAN and HG520 does not exceed 100 meters.

zUse crossover cable to connect HG520 and the uplink port of a switch or hub.

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2.2 Power on/off HG520

1)To power on HG520, plug the power adapter into the power jack, and press the power switch to the ON position.

2) Check the LEDs. Refer to 6.1 if any LED does not light up when powering on.

3)To power off, press the power switch to the OFF position, and then unplug the power adapter from the power jack.

2.3Getting online

PPPoE dial-up users need to obtain an account with username and password provided by the ADSL ISP, and have the PPPoE dial-up application installed on the PC. User is able to start surfing the Internet by entering the username and password after executing the PPPoE dial-up application.

If other connection methods are used to access the Internet, users need to configure the HG520 in compliance with the actual situation before you can use the modem.

Note:

zThe factory default IP is 192.168.1.1. Log onto the HG520 (both the default user name and password are “admin”) to check the Internet connection status. Please contact the ISP in case of any need for changing the modem’s configurations.

zBe sure the device has to be stored, transported, and operated in a non-humid and dust-free environment. Be careful not to drop down the device.

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Chapter 3 Configuration Preparation

The default value of HG520 meets the need of most of the network environment. Beginners and the users with simple network environment are able to plug and play with no need to configure HG520.

However, if the network location of HG520 is within the network scope, and special requirements or modifications were done to the cooper wire loop quality/quantity, network protocol, network topology structures and other aspects. For instance, if you need to set a special value for the VPI/VCI, it is highly recommended that you configure the related settings for HG520 to adapt to the new network environment.

3.1 Build up a Configuration Environment

Before the configuration, ensure that you have made the following preparations:

4)Connect HG520 and your computer with the straight-through cable as shown in Figure 3-1.

5)Power on HG520 and start up the computer.

6)Configure the computer to obtain IP address automatically. Or you can configure the computer IP address to be in the same network segment as HG520. The default IP address of HG520 is192.168.1.1.

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(1) computer	(2)	straight-through	(3) HG520
	cable

Figure 3-1 Connecting HG520 and Computer

3.2 Configure IP Settings on PC

The factory default IP address for HG520 is 192.168.1.1. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Before configuring HG520, you need to make sure that the IP address on your PC is set to be on the same network as HG520.

1.Enter the IP address (192.168.1.1 by default) of HG520 in the address bar of IE browser. The dialog box of Figure 3-2 will appear.

2.Enter the user name and password. Both of them are admin by default as shown in Figure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2 Authentication

3. Click OK.

After the authentication is completed, the browser will display the home page of HG520 as shown in Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3 HG520 home page

The left side is the navigation tree of the operation interface. Click a hyperlink and the corresponding page will appear on the right. You can configure the services according to the prompts.

Note:

If you have problems during configuration, contact your Internet service provider for help.

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Chapter 4 Configuring HG520

This chapter provides step-by-step guideline to configure the HG520.

4.1 Before You Start

After the log-in is completed, the Web configuration interface appears. The left side of the page is navigator items. Go to each page to configure by clicking the hyper link button. The right side of the page shows the actual configuration and system management page.

You may check the detail of traffic statistics, configure PVC parameters and security settings, together with upgrade firmware by clicking the either of the four buttons on the HG520 web page.

Whenever you made a configuration, remember to save the changes and reboot so to activate the changes.

4.2 System Information

HG520 provides you with the ADSL operation status and service information. To monitor the ADSL operation status you can click the

Status link.

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	Figure 4-1 System Information
	Table 4-1 System Status Description
Item		Description
Product Name		Shows the name and model type of the device
Physical Address		Show the MAC address of the device
Software Release		Show the software release version of the device
Firmware Version		Show the firmware release version of the device
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Item	Description
Software Loader Version	Show the software loader version of the device
Wireless Driver Version	Show the wireless driver version of the device
Batch Number	Show the batch number of the released software
	version
Release Date	Show the release date of the software version
ADSL State	Show the ADSL status. It includes start to
	handshake, start to train and activated.
Data Path	Show the current data path, including Hi-speed and
	Interactive modes.
Operation Mode	Indicate standard ADSL connection mode,
	including Multimode, G.mdt. T1.413, and G.lite etc.
Bandwidth Down/Up	Indicate the down/up bandwidth after it is activated.
(kbps)
SNR Margin Down/Up	Indicate the down/up SNR margin.
(dB)
Attenuation Down/Up (dB)	Indicate the down/up attenuation.
Output Down/Up (dB)	Indicate the Down/Up output
ADSL Power Up Time	Show how long the ADSL has been powered up.
ADSL Active Time	Show how long the ADSL is activated.
PPP Select	Show the different options of PPP parameters.

4.2.2 Service Information

The second item under the System status is Service Information. You can view the information of IP address on the LAN port, subnet mask, MAC address, speed, duplex mode and status. It also shows

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the PVC, VPI/VCI, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, routing mode and status on the WAN port.

	Figure 4-2 Service Information
Parameter Definition
Parameter	Definition
IP address	It is the address of a website that the computer
	recognizes for connection. The default IP address for the
	LAN port is 192.168.1.1.
Subnet Mask	The subnet mask consists of network address and subnet
	mask. It is meant for confirming the subnet that certain IP
	address belongs to.
MAC address	It is the address for subnet of the Ethernet and is used for
	identifying different network devices.
Speed	Ethernet transmission speed.
Full/half	In terms of network transmission, full duplex refers to
duplex	receive and transmit packages simultaneously, while half
	duplex means only receive or transmit.
Status	Show the Ethernet status.
PVC/VPI/VCI	Show the PVC the device is using when transmitting
	packet to remote router.
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Parameter	Definition
Gateway	A gateway is often associated with both a router, which
	directs the packets of data that arrive at the gateway, and
	a switch, which furnishes the path in and out of the
	gateway for a given packet.
Protocol	Show the protocol this device applies for connecting to
	the Internet.

4.2.3 Traffic Statistics

This page provides the statistics of ATM, LAN and DSL. It also includes the packet transmitted and received from LAN and WAN ports. Click Renew to update the statistics.

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Figure 4-3 Traffic Statistics

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Parameter Definitions

Parameter	Definition
ATM Statistics	Shows the packets amount transmitted and received via
	this interface. It also tells the bytes of each packet, cell
	counts, errors, and the number of packet that is dropped.
LAN Statistics	Shows the packets amount transmitted and received via
	this interface. It also tells the bytes of each packet, cell
	counts, errors, and the number of packet that is dropped.
USB Statistics	Shows the packets amount transmitted and received via
	this interface. It also tells the bytes of each packet, cell
	counts, errors and the number of packet that is dropped.
Wireless	Shows the packets amount transmitted and received via
Statistics	this interface. It also tells the bytes of each packet, cell
	counts, errors and the number of packet that is dropped.
DSL Statistics	Shows the packets amount transmitted and received via
	this interface. It also tells the bytes of each packet, cell
	counts, errors and the number of packet that is dropped.

4.3 Basic Configurations

4.3.1 ADSL Mode

You will see the ADSL Mode by clicking ADSL Mode from the Main menu. You can configure the ADSL mode here, though ADSL mode is generally configured as default parameters with no need of further configuration. However, if your ISP requests you to modify the default ADSL configuration, you may select the proper ADSL mode in this section. Single click Submit to complete the configurations.

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