Huawei HG531 V1 User Manual
HG531 V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router
User Guide
Contents
1 Product Overview
1 Supported Features
2 Ports and Buttons
3 Indicators
2 Hardware Installation
5 Selecting an Installation Location
5 Connecting Cables
6 Powering On
3 Setting Network Parameters
6 Setting the Computer IP Address
7 Logging In to the Web Management Page
7 Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters
4 Wireless Connection Setup
10 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG531 V1
10 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
10 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
12 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
5 Maintenance Guide
12 Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password
12 Restoring Default Settings
6 FAQs
14 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page?
14 What Can I Do If the HG531 V1 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network
Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?
14 What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet?
16 I Often Need to Restart the HG531 V1 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?
7 Appendix
17 Technical Specifications
18 Default Settings
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Product Overview
Supported Features
The HG531 V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router (HG531 V1 for short) is a high-speed wireless router
designed for home and small office use. This chapter descri bes the features suppor ted by the HG531 V1.
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Digital subscriber line (DSL) provides rugged stability, and with the WPS button, zero configuration is
required for connections to multiple devices.
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Network range allows any device in a home to be connected with a transmission rate of up to
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A powerful firewall is provided with a flexible network configuration and quality of service (QoS)
strategy, enabling different home devices to enjoy high-speed and high-quality broadband services.
High-Bandwidth DSL Connectivity
The HG531 V1 incorporates a high-performance ADSL2+ processor and provides high-speed Internet
access and abundant services to be delivered through the digital subscriber line (DSL).
Routing
The HG531 V1 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.
WLAN
The HG531 V1 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802. 11b/ g/ n ( 2. 4 GHz). Adopt i ng 8 02.11 n
multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, t he HG531 V1 delivers a wireless
transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. I n addition, the HG531 V1 support s multipl e
wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can set up wireless connections between the HG531 V1 and Wi-Fi enabled devices by pressing the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
300Mbps
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Firewall
The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks.
ARP Attack Protection
You can bundle an IP address and MAC address bi-directionally, which effectively protects your LAN
from Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) attacks.
Easy Configuration and Management
The HG531 V1 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal data.
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Ports and Buttons
Caution
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No. Item Descripti on
Restores the HG531 V1 to its default settings after you press and
hold this button for 6 seconds or more while the HG531 V1 is
1 Reset
2 On/Off Powers the HG531 V1 on or off.
3 Power Connects to a power adapter.
4 LAN4~LAN1
5 ADSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.
6 WLAN/WPS
powered on.
A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use
with caution.
Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes
(STBs), and switches.
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Enables or disables the WLAN function.
Press this button (more than 3 seconds) to enable the WLAN function.
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Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.
Press this button (less than 3 seconds) to start WPS negotiation.
WLAN/
WPS
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Indicators
Indicator Status Description
Power
ADSL
Internet
Steady green The HG531 V1 is powered on.
Off The HG531 V1 is powered off.
Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.
Steady green
Off
Blinking green
Steady green
Off
A digital subscriber line (DSL) connection has b een set
up and activated.
No DSL connection has been set up, or the DSL
connection is faulty.
The HG531 V1 is powered off.
The HG531 V1 is connected to the Internet in router
mode, and data is being transmitted.
The HG531 V1 is connected to the Internet in router
mode, but no data is being transmitted.
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The
HG531 V1
Internet.
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The
HG531 V1
The HG531 V1 is powered off.
is in router mode, but not connected to the
is in bridge mode.
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WLAN
WPS
LAN1~LAN4
Blinking green
Steady green
Off
Blinking green
Steady green
Off
Blinking green
Steady green
Off
The HG531 V1 has WLAN enabled, and data is being
transmitted.
The HG531 V1 has WLAN enabled, but is not
transmitting data.
WLAN is disabled.
The HG531 V1 is powered off.
The HG531 V1 is connected to a wireless client, such as
a computer with a wireless network adapter, over the
WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
function.
The WPS indicator blinks for 120 seconds or less.
The HG531 V1 is attempting to connect to a wireless
client over the WLAN using the WPS function.
The WPS indicator is steady on for 300 seconds, and
then turns off.
WPS is disabled.
The HG531 V1 is powered off.
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with a
network cable, and data is being transmitted.
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such
as a computer) with a network cable, but no data is
being transmitted.
The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.
The HG531 V1 is powered off.
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Hardware Installation
Selecting an Installation Location
Place the HG531 V1 on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the best
possible performance, take note of the following:
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Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer and
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Ensure that the computer and
electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
HG531 V1
are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or
HG531 V1
Connecting Cables
If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the HG531 V1 to a
telephone port for Internet access.
Follow the steps in the following figure to connect devices properly.
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8
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a
LINE
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1 Telephone wall jack 2 Splitter 3 Telephone
4 Desktop computer 5 Power adapter 6 Set-top Box
7 Laptop computer 8 Smart Phone 9 Pad
a LINE port b MODEM port c PHONE port
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2
PHONE
MODEM
b
4
c
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7
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