Huawei HG532D User Manual

HG532d 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router

User Guide

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Supported Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ports and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Selecting an Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Logging In to the Web Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Configuring the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wireless Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Improving WLAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Controlling Computer Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Controlling Computer Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Configuring the Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

WLAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG532d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Expanding WLAN Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page . . . . . . 35

Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Reference Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking the Computer MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

What Can I Do If the HG532d Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Net-

work Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady? . . . . . . . . . . 42

What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

I Often Need to Restart the HG532d to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?. . . 45
What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC Address Filtering and MAC Address

Filtering? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

For More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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1 Product Overview

Supported Features

The HG532d 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router (HG532d for short) is a high-speed wireless router
designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the HG532d.

High-Bandwidth DSL Connectivity

The HG532d 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 HG532d 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 HG532d supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting 802.11n
multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the HG532d delivers a wireless
transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the HG532d supports multiple
wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.

Bandwidth Control

The HG532d supports IP bandwidth control and allocates bandwidth to different computers within your
home based on Internet access requirements. Your family can then access the Internet, play online
games, and watch videos without interfering with each other.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

You can set up wireless connections between the HG532d and Wi-Fi enabled devices by pressing the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.

WDS Wireless Bridging and Repeating

The wireless distribution system (WDS) function in wireless bridging or wireless repeating mode
enables you to set up wireless connections between wireless routers to implement large-scale WLAN
coverage.

PVC Automatic Tuning

The HG532d offers a permanent virtual circuit (PVC) for automatic tuning. It can automatically detect
the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) for your area, eliminating all
configuration needs.

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.

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Parental Controls

ADSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1

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ADSL

LAN3

4

Reset On/Off Power

WPS

WLAN

Parents can control their children's computer usage by placing time limits on usage duration or
forbidding access to certain websites.

Easy Configuration and Management

The HG532d provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal
data.

Ports and Buttons

No. Item Description

1 ADSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.

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LAN1 ～ LAN4

3 Reset

4 On/Off Powers the HG532d on or off.

5 Power Connects to a power adapter.

6 WPS Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.

7 WLAN Enables or disables the WLAN function.

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Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes
(STBs), and switches.

Restores the HG532d to its default settings after you press and
hold this button for 6 seconds or more while the HG532d is
powered on.

A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost.
Use with caution.

Indicators

Indicator Status Description

Power

Internet

ADSL

Steady green The HG532d is powered on.

Off The HG532d is powered off.

Steady green

Blinking green

Off

Steady green

Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.

Off

The HG532d is connected to the Internet in router
mode, but no data is being transmitted.

The HG532d is connected to the Internet in router
mode, and data is being transmitted.

> The HG532d is in router mode, but not connected to

the Internet.

> The HG532d is in bridge mode.

A digital subscriber line (DSL) connection has been
set up and activated.

No DSL connection has been set up, or the DSL
connection is faulty.

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Indicator Status Description

The HG532d has WLAN enabled, but is not
transmitting data.

The HG532d has WLAN enabled, and data is being
transmitted.

The HG532d 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 HG532d is attempting to connect to a wireless
client over the WLAN using the WPS function.

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 connected to an Ethernet device with
a network cable, and data is being transmitted.

WLAN

WPS

LAN1 ～ LAN4

Steady green

Blinking green

Off WLAN is disabled.

Steady green

Blinking green

Off WPS is disabled.

Steady green

Blinking green

Off The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.

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2 Hardware Installation

ADSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1

Reset On/Off Power

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LINE

MODEM

PHONE

HG532d

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3

4

5

Telephone wall jack

Power adapter

Selecting an Installation Location

Place the HG532d on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the best
possible performance, take note of the following:

> Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer

and HG532d.

> Ensure that the computer and HG532d are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

Connecting Cables

If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the HG532d to a
telephone port for Internet access.

Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.

When configuring the HG532d for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the HG532d
to a computer.

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Powering On

Power

ADSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1

Reset On/Off Power

To power on the HG532d, press its power button.

After the HG532d is powered on, the HG532d indicator turns on. The following table lists how the
indicators behave when the HG532d is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected,
ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.

Indicator Expected State

Power Steady on

Steady on or blinking

ADSL

LAN Steady on or blinking (indicator of the connected LAN port)

The blinking may last from 40 seconds to 3 minutes. When the
indicator stops blinking and remains on, the HG532d is working
correctly.

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3 Setting Network Parameters

Setting the Computer IP Address

Before logging in to the HG532d web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will
be used for the login.

On Windows 7

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose

Properties.

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3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically. Click OK.

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On Windows XP

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.

2. Click Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties

from the shortcut menu.

3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

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4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically. Click OK.

Logging In to the Web Management Page

The HG532d provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the HG532d
parameters.
Before you log in to the HG532d web management page, ensure that the computer used for the login
is connected to the HG532d and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or
assigned with a static IP address.

1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.1.1. Press Enter.

2. Enter the login user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default). Click Login.

To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the first
login.

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Configuring the Internet Connection

When you install the HG532d for the first time, you need to configure the HG532d. The HG532d
supports quick configuration page. You can quickly configure the network connection parameters
through the quick configuration page.

1. Log in to the Web management page.

2. Select a network connection type and set the network connection parameters.

> If you selected PPPoE or Static, enter the parameters provided by your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) and click Connect.

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> If you selected Bridge or DHCP , click Connect.

If you selected PPPoE, Static, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to the Internet
as long as the HG532d is working correctly. If you selected Bridge, use the dial-up software
on the computer to set up a dial-up connection each time you want to access the Internet.

If Did not get an available network connection is displayed, set the VPI and VCI to the
values obtained from your ISP and click Connect.

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3. If Network connected successfully is displayed, the HG532d is connected to the Intenet.

You can click Configure Wireless to modify the wireless settings.

4. Enter the SSID (WLAN name) and key and click Next.

To obtain the default SSID and key, check the label on the rear panel. To better secure your
WLAN, promptly change the SSID and key.

5. In the displayed Wireless config successful page, click Completed to complete the

configuration.

Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

When the HG532d works in Bridge mode you need to perform this operation. The other three
connection types PPPoE, DHCP and Static do not need to perform this operation.

Before setting dial-up connection parameters, verify that the HG532d is correctly connected to your
computer and you have the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your Internet
service provider (ISP). This section demonstrates how to set up a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
(PPPoE) connection on Windows.

On Windows 7

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

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2. Under Change your networking settings, click Set up a new connection or network.

3. In the Set Up a Connection a Network window, select Connect to the Internet and click

Next.

4. Click Broadband (PPPoE).

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5. In User name and Password, enter the dial-up connection account name and password

provided by your ISP. In Connection name, name the dial-up connection. Select or deselect
Allow other people to use this connection. Then click Connect.

6. Return to the Network and Sharing Center page. Click Change adapter settings. Right-

click the icon for the dial-up connection you just set up and choose Create Shortcut from the
shortcut menu. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes.

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On Windows XP

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network

Connections.

2. Under Network Tasks, click Create a New Connection.

3. In the Network Connection Wizard dialog box, click Next.

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4. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.

5. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next.

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6. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and

password and click Next.

7. In ISP Name, name the dial-up connection. Click Next.

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8. Select Anyone's use or My use only and click Next.

9. Enter the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your ISP and click

Next.

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10. Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish.

After you successfully set up a PPPoE connection, a dial-up connection icon is displayed on your
computer desktop.

To connect to the Internet, double-click the dial-up connection icon. In the displayed dialog box, click

Connect.

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4 Wireless Connection Setup

WPS WLAN

Power

Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button

Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the HG532d and any WPS­capable device.

Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following:

> The wireless network security mode of the HG532d is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK.
> The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to the HG532d is WPS-

capable.

1. Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation. For details, see the

user guide for the wireless device.

2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the HG532d for 1 second or more. The

WPS indicator blinks.

When the WPS indicator on the HG532d is steady on, a connection between the HG532d and wireless
device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds.

Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection

The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to describe how to
set up a wireless connection.

You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. For
details, see the network adapter's user guide.

Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the HG532d. The
default WLAN name and password are printed on the HG532d cover label.

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On Windows 7

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >

Change adapter settings. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select
Connect/Disconnect.

2. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the HG532d. Click Connect.

3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK.

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4. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,

the computer is wirelessly connected to the HG532d.

On Windows XP

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network

Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available
Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu.

2. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the HG532d. Click Connect.

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3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect.

4. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,

the computer is wirelessly connected to the HG532d.

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5 Network Security

Improving WLAN Security

Hiding the WLAN Name

After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct
WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.

3. In SSID index, select the SSID index you want to hide.

4. Set SSID to Enable.

5. Set Hide broadcast to Enable.

6. Click Submit.

Changing Your WLAN Name and Password

WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly
change your WLAN name and password.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.

3. In SSID, enter a new WLAN name.

4. In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password.

5. Click Submit.

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Using High Security Encryption Modes

Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as data
interception on networks.

To improve WLAN security without sacrificing working efficiency, use WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK and
AES. This step also prevents WLAN unavailability caused by network adapters' incompatibility with the
selected security mode.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.

3. In Security, choose WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK.

4. In WPA pre-shared key, enter the WLAN password you specified.

5. In WPA encryption, select AES.

6. Click Submit.

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Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN

To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to access
your WLAN.

1. View and record the MAC address of the laptop.

For details, see chapter Checking the Computer MAC Address.

2. Log in to the web management page.

3. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN and click WLAN Filtering.

4. Select Enable.

5. In Filtering mode, select Whitelist.

6. Click New.

7. In Select SSID, select the WLAN name.

8. In Source MAC address enter the MAC address of the laptop.

The format of the MAC address entered in Source MAC address is different from that of the
MAC address displayed in the command line window of a Windows operating system. The
colons (:) replace the hyphens (-).

9. Click Submit.

If Whitelist is chosen, WPS function will be unavailable. If you want to use WPS function,
please uncheck Whitelist.

Controlling Computer Internet Access

Your HG532d provides MAC address filtering. With this function, you can confine Internet access to
specific computers or deprive specific computers of Internet access. While using this function, you can
also set limits on the duration of Internet usage.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > SNTP.

3. Select Enable auto synchronization with network time.

4. Select a time service address for Time server 1.

5. In Time zone, select your time zone.

6. Click Submit.

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7. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter. The Mac Filter page is displayed.

8. Click New.

9. Create the filtering rules.

> In Rule name, enter a filtering rule name you specified.
> In Source MAC address, enter the MAC address of the computer you want to control.

For details, see chapter Checking the Computer MAC Address.

> In Priority, enter any integer from 0 to 254.

A larger value indicates higher priority. When a MAC address matches two MAC filtering
rules, the rule with higher priority takes effect.

> In Status, select Reject.

10. Set Time control to Enable, and set the effective time of the rule.

If you do not want to set the specific period during which the PCs are not allowed to access
the Internet, you can clear Enable for Time control.

11. Click Submit.

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Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter and click URL Filter.

3. Click New.

4. In URL, enter the Web site address you specify.

5. In Priority enter any integer from 0 to 254.

A larger value indicates higher priority. When a URL matches two URL filtering rules, the rule
with higher priority takes effect.

6. In Status, select Reject.

7. Click Submit.

Controlling Computer Bandwidth

By configuring bandwidth control policies, you can control the bandwidth of computers connected to
the HG532d in the following ways:

> Determine the minimum bandwidth allocated to specific computers to help ensure the Internet

access speed for those computers.

> Determine the maximum bandwidth certain computers can occupy so that bandwidth remains

available to other computers.

You can configure different bandwidth control policies for different computers.

HG532d supports three types of traffic management.

> IP Address: Manage traffic according to the IP address of the LAN side device.
> MAC Address: Manage traffic according to the MAC address of the LAN side device.
> LAN Interface: Manage traffic according to the LAN interface of HG532d connected to the

LAN side device.

The configuration procedure is as follows:

1. Log in to the web management page.

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2. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > IP QoS.

3. Select Enable Traffic Management.

4. In Traffic Management Type, select the traffic management type you specified.

5. In Bandwidth Classifications, click New.

6. In Configuration, select Enable. In Rate Mode, select the rate mode you specified. In

Download, enter the bandwidth you specified.

7. In Configuration, specify the computers you want to control.

> When the Traffic Management Type is IP Address, enter the IP address of the

computers you want to control in

> When the Traffic Management Type is MAC Address, select the MAC address of

the computer you want to control in

IP Address.

MAC Address.

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> When the Traffic Management Type is LAN Interface, select the interface of the

HG532d connected to the computer you want to control in LAN Interface.

8. Click Apply.

Configuring the Firewall

The HG532d provides a firewall to help secure its WLAN and any devices connected to it. Set the
firewall level based on site requirements to quickly configure the firewall.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Firewall.

3. In Firewall level, select the firewall level you specified.

4. Click Submit.

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6 WLAN Configuration

Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG532d

The following two methods are available to enable and disable the WLAN on the HG532d.

Using the WLAN Button

Press the WLAN button in the HG532d to enable or disable the WLAN. To ascertain whether the WLAN
is enabled, view the WLAN indicator.

Using the Web Management Page

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.

3. Configure Wireless.

>Select Enable to enable the WLAN.
> Clear Enable to disable the WLAN.

Expanding WLAN Coverage

To expand WLAN coverage, use the wireless distribution system (WDS) to set up a wireless
connection between two HG532d devices.
For example, if your house is too large to be fully covered by the WLAN provided by one HG532d
device, add another HG532d device and set up a wireless connection between these two devices

using the WDS. The WLAN coverage is then expanded.

While setting up the wireless connection between the two HG532d devices, configure the devices to
use the same radio channel, WLAN name, encryption method, and encryption key.

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1. Find and record the wireless MAC addresses of the two HG532d.

a. Log in to the web management page.
b. In the navigation tree, choose Status > LAN. Click WLAN.
c. Under Security Settings, find a character string that is similar to 12:3A:4B:5C:66:90.

This value is the wireless MAC address of the HG532d.

2. Configure the WDS function of the first HG532d.

a. Log in to the web management page.
b. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Click WDS.
c. Select Enable.
d. In Channel, select a channel for HG532d.
e. In Mode selection, select Central Base Station.
f. In Repeater MAC Address 1, enter the wireless MAC address of the other HG532d.
g. Click Submit.

You can click Scan under WIFI AP list, and select the SSID of the other HG532d to obtain
the wireless MAC address automatically.

3. Set the WLAN parameters of the other HG532d.

a. Log in to the web management page.
b. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.
c. Set Channel, SSID, WPA pre-shared key and WPA encryption to the same value as

the first HG532d.

d. Click Submit.

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4. Configure the WDS function of the other HG532d.

a. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Click WDS.
b. Select Enable.
c. Set Channel to the same value as the first HG532d.
d. In Mode selection, select Repeater.
e. In Base Station MAC Address, enter the wireless MAC address of the first HG532d.
f. In Repeater's IP address, enter the IP address which is in the same network segment as

the first HG532d's IP address.

g. Click Submit.

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7 Maintenance Guide

Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page

The IP address used to log in to the HG532d web management page is the HG532d IP address. For
security or other purposes (for instance, if the default HG532d IP address conflicts with that of another
device on the same network), you can change the HG532d IP address.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN.

3. Under LAN Host Settings, enter a new IP address in IP address.

4. Click Submit.

After changing the HG532d's IP address, you need to reconnect your PC for new IP address.
Use the new IP address to log in to the web management page.

Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password

The correct user name and password are required to log in to the web management page. Regular
changes to the web management page user name and password can effectively prevent unauthorized
users from logging in and modifying important parameters.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Account.

3. In New user name, enter a new user name.

4. In Current password, enter the currently used password.

5. In New password, enter a new password. In Confirm password enter the new password

again.

6. Click Submit.

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After the user name and password are changed, the login page is displayed. Enter your new user name
and password to log in.

If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the
Reset button on the rear panel of the HG532d for over 6 seconds. The user name and
password used for logging in to the web management page are then restored to their default
values. After the HG532d is restored to its default settings, all user customized data will be
lost. Perform this operation with caution.

Restoring Default Settings

Using the Configuration Tool

If the HG532d parameter settings were configured incorrectly, log in to the web management page to
reload the default configuration file and restore the HG532d to its default settings. Perform this
operation with caution. After the HG532d is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings
will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device.

3. Under Restore Default, click Restore Default Settings.

4. In the displayed dialog box, click OK.

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Using the Reset Button

If you forget the login password to the web management page or could not access the web
management page, use the reset button on the HG532d rear panel to restore the HG532d to its default
settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the HG532d is restored to its default settings, all
custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

1. Press the HG532d power button to power the HG532d on.

2. Press and hold the reset button for 6 seconds or more.

The HG532d will restart, which will cause temporary network interruptions.

After the HG532d is restored to its default settings, change the computer IP address so that
it is in the same network segment as the 192.168.1.1 default IP address.

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8 Reference Operations

Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows

On Windows XP

1. Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu.

2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management

(Local) > Services and Applications > Services.

3. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, right-click Wireless Zero

Configuration and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.

4. In the displayed dialog box, check that Service status is Started.

5. Click OK to close the dialog box. Then close the Computer Management window.

On Windows 7 or Windows Vista

1. Right-click Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu.

2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management

(Local) > Services and Applications > Services.

3. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, right-click WLAN AutoConfig and

choose Properties from the shortcut menu.

4. In the displayed dialog box, check that Service status is Started.

5. Click OK to close the dialog box. Then close the Computer Management window.

Checking the Computer MAC Address

The MAC address, also known as the physical address, is a unique identifier assigned to a network
adapter. A MAC address contains six groups of two hexadecimal digits, such as 2C-41–38–8D-75–8D.
This section demonstrates how to check your computer's MAC address.

On Windows 7

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >

Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the

shortcut menu.

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2. Click Details.

3. In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 70-F3–95–0C-

49–4E. The 70-F3–95–0C-49–4E string is your computer's MAC address.

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On Windows XP

1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network

Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut

menu.

2. Click the Support tab. Under Connection status, click Details.

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3. In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 78–AC–C0–B0–

DF-A1. The 78–AC–C0–B0–DF-A1 string is your computer's MAC address.

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9 FAQs

What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page?

1. Open Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings,

and ensure that all check boxes are deselected.

2. Check that the computer IP address is 192.168.1.*. (* is any integer from 2 to 254.)

3. Check that the cables are securely connected to the HG532d and that the LAN port's

indicator is on.

4. Ensure that the user name and password are correct.

If the problem persists, restore the HG532d to its default settings.

What Can I Do If the HG532d Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?

This is probably because the HG532d has its cables connected loosely, is placed too close to
electronic appliances with intensive interference, or is too far from the computer. Verify that:

1. The power and telephone cables are correctly connected to the HG532d.

2. Your computer and the HG532d are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones.

3. The HG532d is in an open area, and there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden

walls, between the HG532d and computer.

4. The HG532d is close to the computer.

5. The angle between the HG532d and computer is appropriate.

Do not use the HG532d during thunderstorms, as the signal strength may be unsteady and
the HG532d itself may be damaged due to lightning strikes.

What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet?

1. Check that the Power indicator on the HG532d is steady on. If the Power indicator is off,

perform further checks as follows:
a) Check that the HG532d is turned on.
b) Check that electricity comes from the socket and that the power input from the socket

meets the requirements described on the label of the HG532d's power adapter. If the
voltage is unstable, for example, if the voltage is too high or too low, do not use the

HG532d. Wait until the voltage recovers, and then use the HG532d.
c) Check that the HG532d is securely connected to the socket using its power adapter.
If the Power indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance center.

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2. After powering on the HG532d, wait for about 3 minutes. Then check whether the ADSL

indicator turns steady on.
a) Check that the telephone line is correctly and securely connected, especially the

connection between the telephone line and the splitter.
b) Check that the HG532d and telephone line are located far from any electric appliances

that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. Replace the telephone line when

necessary.
If the ADSL indicator is still off, contact your network service provider.

3. Check whether the LAN indicator is on. If the LAN indicator is off, perform further checks as

follows:
a) Check that the network adapter on your computer is enabled.
b) Check that the network cable between the HG532d and the computer is securely

connected. Remove and then insert the network cable or replace the network cable when

necessary.
If the LAN indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance center.

4. Check that the driver for the network adapter is correctly installed. The following example

uses a computer running the Windows XP operating system to check whether the driver for
the network adapter is installed:
a) Right-click My Computer, and choose Manage from the displayed shortcut menu.
b) In the Computer Management window, click Device Manager.
c) In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click Network adapters.
If no network adapter is found or if a question mark (?) or an exclamation mark (!) is displayed
next to the network adapter icon, the driver for the network adapter is not correctly installed.
Re-install the driver.

5. Check that PPP dial-up software is installed and parameters are set correctly. For details

about parameter settings, see the user guide for the PPP dial-up software.

6. Check that you have entered the correct user name and password required by the PPP dial-

up software. The user name and password are provided by your network service provider.

7. Check that you can use the PPP dial-up software to set up dial-up connection. If the dial-up

connection fails, perform further checks as follows:
a) Close the PPP dial-up software, and power off the HG532d. After 5 minutes, power on

the HG532d, and use the PPP dial-up software to dial again.
b) Restore the HG532d to its default settings.
If the problem persists, contact your network service provider.

8. Check that the proxy server of the browser is correctly configured. The following example

uses Internet Explorer on the Windows XP operating system to check whether the proxy
server of the browser is correctly configured:
a) Launch Internet Explorer.
b) Choose Tools > Internet Options.
c) In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Connections tab.
d) In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings area, click LAN Settings.

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e) In the Proxy server area of the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, check

that the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up

or VPN connections). check box is cleared.

9. Try to access more websites to check whether the HG532d can access these websites. If the

problem persists, contact your network service provider.532d

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I Often Need to Restart the HG532d to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?

Verify the following:

1. The HG532d and other devices such as telephones or fax machines are connected to the

plain old telephone service (POTS) line through a digital subscriber line (DSL) filter. For
details about how to install a DSL filter, see the description in the DSL filter manual.

2. Cables are securely connected to HG532d ports. Otherwise, network stability may suffer.

3. Your computer and the HG532d are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones.

If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider.

What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC Address Filtering and MAC Address Filtering?

> Wireless MAC address filtering: controls whether a computer can connect to the HG532d

over the WLAN.

> MAC address filtering: controls whether a computer connected to the HG532d can access the

Internet.

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10 Appendix

Technical Specifications

Item Specifications

Power supply 12 V DC, 0.5 A

Power consumption < 6 W

Ambient operating
temperature

Ambient humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight About 360 g

DSL standard

DSL transmission rate

Wireless transmission rate

0°C to 40°C

37 mm x 181 mm x 120 mm (1.46 in. x 7.13 in. x 4.72 in.), antenna
excluded

ADSL standard

ADSL2 standard

ADSL2+ standard

WLAN standard 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (2.4 GHz)

G.dmt
T1.413

ADSL

ADSL2+

802.11b Up to 11 Mbit/s

802.11g Up to 54 Mbit/s

802.11n (2T2R
antenna
technology)

ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt)
ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
ANSI T1.413 Issue 2

ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A
ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex L
ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex M

ITU G.992.5 (G.dmt.bitplus) Annex A
ITU G.992.5 (G.dmt.bitplus) Annex M

Downlink: 8 Mbit/s
Uplink: 896 kbit/s

Downlink: 12 Mbit/s
Uplink: 1024 kbit/s

Downlink: 24 Mbit/s
Uplink: 1024 kbit/s

Up to 300 Mbit/s

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Default Settings

Parameter Default Value

LAN port IP address 192.168.1.1

LAN port subnet mask 255.255.255.0

User name to log in to the web
configuration page

Password to log in to the web
configuration page

WLAN name Labeled on the product cover

WLAN password Labeled on the product cover

Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server

WLAN Enabled

admin

admin

Enabled

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