Huawei HG550C1 User Manual
EchoLife HG550 Home Gateway
User Manual
Free Communication, Wonderful Life
Thank you for purchasing EchoLife HG550 Home Gateway of
Huawei.
EchoLife HG550 Home Gateway
User Manual
Issue:
Date:
No.
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2006-08-31
Copyright © 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to
ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of
any kind, express or implied.
Note:
HG550 Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as HG550) is used
indoors only. Pay attention to the following when installing and using
HG550.
Basic requirements
Read this manual carefully before installing and using the
equipment.
Take waterproof measures during storage, transportation and
operation of the equipment.
Avoid collision during storage, transportation and ope ration of the
equipment.
Do not dismantle the equipment by yourself. In case of failure,
send the equipment to an authorized maintainer.
Without 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.
While using the equipment, observe related laws and regulations,
and respect the legal rights of others.
Environmental Requirements
Place the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Avoid direct
irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight).
Keep the equipment clean.
Place the equipment on a flat and stable platform which is beyond
the reach of children.
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Do not put heavy objects on the equipment.
Leave at least 10 cm space around the equipment for heat
dissipation.
Do not put the equipment on any object that is flammable or not
transcalent, such as foam and rubber.
Do not cover the equipment with any object or block the
ventilation holes of the equipment.
Keep the equipment away from any heat source or exposed fire,
such as an electronic warmer and a candle.
Keep the equipment away from appliances with a strong electric
field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven and a
refrigerator.
Keep the equipment away from moisture or containers with liquid,
such as a vase and a cup.
Usage
Do not allow children to use the equipment alone.
Do not allow children to touch or play with the small fittings, to
avoid danger of deglutition.
Use the power adapter provided with the equipment only.
Use the accessories approved by the manufacturer.
The power supply shall meet the equipment specifications.
Before plugging or unplugging the cables, turn off the equipment
and unplug the power supply.
While plugging or unplugging the cables, keep your hands dry
and do not touch the metallic part of a cable.
Do not trample on, stretch, or over bend the equipment cables, to
avoid equipment failure.
Do not use broken or worn wires. If a wire is broken or worn,
contact your supplier for change.
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In a lightning storm, turn off the equipment and unplug the power
supply, to avoid lightning strike.
Unplug the power supply if the equipment is not used for a long
time.
In 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
Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the equipment and unplug
the power supply.
Clean the equipment shell with a piece of soft cloth.
It is forbidden to spray liquid onto the equipment, to avoid damage
to the internal circuit.
Keep 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 do not worry. This is normal and the device can
work normally.
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(15.21)
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to
operate the equipment.
15.19 (a)(3)
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.
The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
CAUTION:
1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained
between the antenna of this device and all persons.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
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About This Manual
This manual introduces the function, features and operation of
EchoLife HG550. The main contents are as follows:
To know Refer to
Features, network application
and hardware structure
Installation
Common Configurations
Technical specifications
Technical terms and
abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 3 Common
Configurations
Chapter 4 Technical
Specifications
Chapter 5 Appendix
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.....................................................................1
1.1 Functions...............................................................................1
1.2 Network Application ..............................................................1
1.3 Appearance...........................................................................2
1.3.1 Front Panel.................................................................3
1.3.2 Rear Panel..................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation.......................................................................6
2.1 Connecting Cables................................................................6
2.2 Simple Configuration.............................................................7
2.2.1 Preparing for Configuration........................................7
2.2.2 Logging In to the Configuration Interface...................7
Chapter 3 Common Configurations................................................9
3.1 Home Page...........................................................................9
3.2 Basic ...................................................................................10
3.2.1 System Information ..................................................10
3.2.2 Service Information ..................................................10
3.2.3 ADSL........................................................................10
3.2.4 WAN.........................................................................11
3.2.5 LAN...........................................................................16
3.2.6 DHCP .......................................................................17
3.2.7 WLAN.......................................................................19
3.2.8 Voice.........................................................................20
3.2.9 DNS..........................................................................25
3.2.10 Port Redirect...........................................................26
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3.2.11 DMZ Host ...............................................................28
3.2.12 Routing Table.........................................................29
3.3 Advanced............................................................................30
3.3.1 UPnP........................................................................30
3.3.2 RIP............................................................................31
3.3.3 Firewall.....................................................................32
3.3.4 SNTP........................................................................34
3.3.5 TR069.......................................................................35
3.3.6 IGMP Proxy..............................................................38
3.3.7 Quality of Service .....................................................38
3.4 Tools ...................................................................................40
3.4.1 Administrator Settings..............................................40
3.4.2 Configuration File .....................................................41
3.4.3 Firmware Upgrade....................................................41
3.4.4 Save & Reboot .........................................................42
3.5 Status..................................................................................43
3.5.1 Diagnostics...............................................................43
3.5.2 Statistics...................................................................43
Chapter 4 Technical Specifications..............................................45
Chapter 5 Appendix........................................................................48
5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations..............................................48
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing EchoLife HG550 Home Gateway
(hereinafter referred to as HG550). HG550 is an ADSL Access Point
(AP) router for high-speed Internet access.
This manual introduces how to install and configure HG550.
1.1 Functions
The functions of HG550 are as follows:
Built-in ADSL/ADSL2+ modem for high-speed Internet
access
Support Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP filtering
Support network sharing and firewall protection
Four Ethernet interfaces for Internet access through LAN
A PSTN interface and two phone interfaces for VoIP
Support the DHCP protocol
Support web-based configuration
Support IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbit/s and can be used as
wireless AP equipment
Support VoIP
1.2 Network Application
HG550 is located on the user access layer of the network.
It enables the following users to access an IP network t hrough the
ADSL uplink interface:
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Small and medium enterprises
Family users
HG550 provides both wired and wireless access. Figure 1-1
shows the network application of HG550.
Carrier' s OSS
IPTV
NGN
Internet
NMS
CDN
IP
Network
BRAS
Figure 1-1 Network application of HG550
1.3 Appearance
Figure 1-2 shows the appearance of HG550.
HGW
DSLAM
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Figure 1-2 HG550
1.3.1 Front Panel
Figure 1-3 shows the front panel of HG550.
Figure 1-3 Front panel of HG550
Table 1-1 describes these indicators.
Table 1-1 Description of indicators
Indicator Status Description
On The power is on.
POWER
Off The power is off.
On The WLAN link is normal. WLAN
Off The WLAN link is not established.
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Indicator Status Description
Blinking The WLAN data is being transferred.
On The ADSL link is normal.
ADSL
Off The ADSL link is not established.
Blinking The ADSL data is being transferred.
On The LAN link is normal.
LAN 1-4
Off The LAN link is not established.
Blinking The LAN data is being transferred.
On The VoIP link is normal.
VoIP
Off The VoIP link is not established.
Blinking The VoIP link is being activated.
On The VoIP phone is in use.
Phone 1-2
Blinking There is a VoIP coming call.
On The VoIP phone is in use.
PSTN
Off The PSTN phone is in use.
1.3.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1-4 shows the rear panel of HG550.
Figure 1-4 Rear panel of HG550
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For description of external interfaces and buttons on the rear
panel, see Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Description of external interfaces
Port/Button Description
ADSL It is the RJ-11 port used to connect with the phone
jack on the wall or a splitter.
PSTN It is used to connect with telephone wall outlet.
PHONE 1-2 It is used to connect with telephone set to make phone
call through VoIP.
LAN1-4 It is the RJ-45 port used to connect with the Ethernet
port of a computer or a LAN hub.
RESET It is used to restore the default settings of HG550.
ON/OFF It is used to switch on/off HG550.
POWER It is used to connect with the power adapter.
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Connecting Cables
Y ou need to connect HG 550 with the phone jack on the wall, your
computer(s), and the power adapter.
Caution:
Before operation, you need to power off your computer(s), LAN
hub/switch, and HG550.
I. Connect the ADSL line
Use a telephone line to connect the ADSL interface of HG550
with either of the following two interfaces:
the phone jack on the wall
the Modem interface of a splitter
II. Connect the network cable
To connect HG550 to a LAN or comp uter, do as follows:
Use a network cable to connect the hub port or the Ethernet
interface of your computer with a LAN interface of HG550.
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III. Connect the power supply
Use the power adapter to connect the POWER interface of
HG550 with the power socket.
IV. Start up the network devices
Switch on HG550 and start up your computer, hub or other
network devices.
V. Configure HG550 through the Web interface
For detailed configuration descriptions, see "Chapter 3 Common
Configuration".
2.2 Simple Configuration
2.2.1 Preparing for Configuration
Before the configuration, make sure that you have made the
following preparations:
1) Connect HG550 and your computer with a network cable.
2) Power on HG550 and start up the computer.
3) Configure the computer to obtain IP address automatically.
Alternatively, configure your computer to be in the same
network segment as HG550. The default IP address of
HG550 is 192.168.1.1.
2.2.2 Logging In to the Configuration Interface
The steps are as follows:
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1) Enter the IP address of HG550 (192.168.1.1 by default) in
the address bar of IE browser.
2) Enter the default user name admin and password admin in
the pop-up window.
3) Click OK.
Note:
If you have problems during the configuration, contact your ISP for
help.
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Chapter 3 Common Configurations
3.1 Home Page
After login, the home page of HG550 is displayed. See Figure
3-1.
Figure 3-1 Home page of HG550
The left part is the navigation bar, providing links for you to
access different pages.
The right part is the information area, showing details of
configuration and management.
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