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EchoLife HG556a

V100R001

Service Manual

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Contents

About This Document ............................................................................................... 1

1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 1-1

2 Product Overview................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1 Product Features.......................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Hardware..................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.1 Indicators......................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.2 Interfaces and Buttons..................................................................................... 2-2

3 Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Connecting Cables....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Inserting the USB Stick............................................................................................... 3-2

3.3 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility................................................... 3-3

4 Configuring the WAN Interface ........................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Selecting ADSL uplink mode...................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Configuring the PPPoA Mode......................................................................... 4-3

4.1.2 Configuring the PPPoE Mode ......................................................................... 4-5

4.1.3 Configuring the MER Mode ........................................................................... 4-7

4.1.4 Configuring the IPoA Mode............................................................................ 4-8

4.1.5 Configuring the Bridge Mode ......................................................................... 4-9

4.2 Selecting HSPA uplink mode...................................................................................... 4-9

5 Configuration of WLAN...................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the Wi-Fi Button.............................................. 5-1

5.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually............................................................... 5-1

6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions..........................................................6-1

6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the Internet........................................................ 6-1

6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function................................................................ 6-2

6.3 Using the Home Storage Function...............................................................................6-2

6.3.1 Accessing the Storage Device by the FTP Client ............................................ 6-3

6.3.2 Accessing the Storage Device by the Samba Function.................................... 6-3

6.3.3 Accessing the Storage Device by Mapping Network Drive............................ 6-4

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6.4 Using the USB Printer Function.................................................................................. 6-5

6.5 Improving the Security of a WLAN............................................................................ 6-8

6.5.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN .........................................................................6-8

6.5.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN..................................................................... 6-9

6.5.3 Using Secure Encryption............................................................................... 6-10

6.5.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN ........................ 6-11

6.6 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs.......................................................... 6-13

7 Maintenance Guide ..............................................................................................7-1

7.1 Changing the Administrator Password........................................................................ 7-1

7.2 Configuring the LAN Interface ...................................................................................7-2

7.3 Backing Up or Updating a Configuration File............................................................. 7-3

7.4 Restoring Default Settings........................................................................................... 7-3

7.5 Restarting the Terminal............................................................................................... 7-4

7.6 Updating Software....................................................................................................... 7-5

8 FAQs........................................................................................................................ 8-1

A Technical Specifications....................................................................................A-1

B Default Settings................................................................................................... B-1

C Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................... C-1

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Figures

Figure 3-1 Cable connections of the terminal................................................................... 3-1

Figure 4-1 Wide Area Network (WAN) Setup page....................................................... 4-3

Figure 4-2 ATM PVC Configuration page..................................................................... 4-3

Figure 4-3 Connection Type page ................................................................................... 4-4

Figure 4-4 PPP Username and Password page for PPPoA............................................ 4-4

Figure 4-5 PPP Username and Password page for PPPoE ............................................ 4-6

Figure 4-6 WAN IP Settings page for IPoA .................................................................... 4-8

Figure 6-1 Home storage connection................................................................................ 6-3

Figure 6-2 Share folder.................................................................................................... 6-3

Figure 6-3 USBDisk_1 folder .......................................................................................... 6-4

Figure 6-4 Map Network Drive page.............................................................................. 6-5

Figure 6-5 USB printer connection................................................................................... 6-6

Figure 6-6 Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard page ...................................................6-7

Figure 6-7 Add Printer Wizard page.............................................................................. 6-7

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Tables

Table 2-1 Indicators of the terminal.................................................................................. 2-1

Table 2-2 Interfaces and buttons of the terminal............................................................... 2-2

Table 3-1 PC settings required to log in to the Web-based configuration utility............... 3-3

Table 4-1 Work mode of the WAN interface..................................................................... 4-1

Table 4-2 Parameter for the ATM PVC Configuration page.......................................... 4-2

Table 4-3 Parameters for the PPP Username and Password page.................................. 4-5

Table 4-4 Parameters for the PPP Username and Password page.................................. 4-6

Table 4-5 Parameters for the WAN IP Settings page ....................................................... 4-7

Table 4-6 Parameters for the WAN IP Settings page for IPoA ........................................4-8

Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN........................... 6-11

Table 7-1 Parameters for the Local Area Network (LAN) Setup page........................... 7-2

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Purpose

This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the EchoLife HG556a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the terminal).

By reading this document, you can understand the functions and f terminal and the procedures for installing and configuring the terminal.

Related Versions

The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Version

HG556a V100R001

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eatures of the

Intended Audience

This document is intended for:

Installation and commissioning engineers

Technical support engineers

Organization

This document is organized as follows.

Chapter Describes

1 Safety Precautions

2 Product Overview

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The safety precautions to be followed during the use of the term

The functions and features of the terminal, the functional di terminal, and the indicator definitions and interface functions of the terminal.

inal.

fferences between different models of the

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Chapter Describes

3 Quick Start

4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters

5 Configuration of WLAN The methods for setting up a wireless connection. 6 Configuration Frequently

Used Functions 7 Maintenance Guide

8 FAQs

A Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the terminal. B Default Settings The default settings of the terminal. C Acronyms and

Abbreviations

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The methods for connecting the terminal, powering on the terminal, and logging in

to the Web-based

configuration utility of the terminal. The methods for configuring the Internet access

parameters of the terminal.

The methods for using some frequent functions of the terminal.

Some maintenance operations related to the terminal, such as login

account management, software upgrade,

and network status diagnosis. Some common questions about the use of the terminal

and the re

lated solutions.

The acronyms and abbreviations involved in this document.

Conventions

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol Description

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided

, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save ti

me.

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

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General Conventions

The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface

Italic Book titles are in italics.

Courier New

Command Conventions

The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface

Italic Command arguments are in italics. [ ]

{ x | y | ... }

[ x | y | ... ]

{ x | y | ... } *

[ x | y | ... ] *

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Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in boldface. Fo

r example, log in as user root.

Examples of information displayed on the screen are in Courier N

ew.

The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Items (keywords or arguments) in square brackets [ ] are op

tional.

Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by vert

ical bars. One item is selected.

Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by vert

ical bars. One item is selected or no item is

selected. Optional items are grouped in braces and separated

by vertical b

ars. A minimum of one item or a

maximum of all items can be selected. Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated

by vertical b

ars. Several items or no item can be

selected.

GUI Conventions

The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface

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titles are in boldface. For example, click OK.

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Convention Description

Keyboard Operations

The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Format Description

Key

Key 1+Key 2

Key 1, Key 2

Mouse Operations

The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Action Description

Click

Double-click

Drag

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Multi-level menus are in boldface and separa

ted by the ">" signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.

Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt+A means the thre

e keys should be pressed

concurrently. Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A

means the two key

s should be pressed in turn.

Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer.

Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly with

out moving the pointer.

Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the pointer to

a certain position.

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1 Safety Precautions

To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and

observe them during operation. strictly

Unless otherwi

Bas c Requirements

During storage, , and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent it from

colliding with other objects.

Do not dis evice. In case of any fault, contact an authorized service center for

mantl

assistance or repair.

Without au or individual can change the mechanical, safety, or

thorization,

performance design of the device.

When using the all applicable laws and regulations and respect the legal

rights of other people.

se specified, the device includes the device and its accessories.

transportation

e the d

no organization

device, observe

Environmental Requirements for Using the Device

B n disconnect it

efore connecting and disconnecting cables, stop using the device, and the

from the power supply. Ensure that your hands are dry during operation.

Keep the device far from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater or a candle.

K enerate strong magnetic or electric

eep the device far from electronic appliances that g

fields, such as a microwave oven or

Place the device on a stable surface.

Place th direct

e device in a cool and well-ventilated indoor area. Do not expose the device to

sunlight. Use the device in an area with a temperature ranging from 0°C to 40°C.

o not bloc

D any object. Reserve a minimum space of 10 cm

k the openings on the device with

around the device for heat dissipation.

o not place any object (su

ch as a candle or a water container) on the device. If any foreign object or liquid enters the device, stop using the device immediately, power it off, r all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center.

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During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it to

prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes.

Precautions for Using Wireless Devices

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of

at least 20 cm from all persons.

Do not use the device where using wireless devices is prohibited or may cause interference

or danger.

The radio waves generated by the device may interfere with the operation of electronic

medical devices. If you are using any electrical medical device, contact its manufacturer for the restrictions on the use of the device.

Do not take the device into operating rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), or coronary care

units (CCUs).

Areas with Inflammables and Explosives

Do not use the device where inflammables or explosives are stored, for example, in a gas

station, oil depot, or chemical plant. Otherwise, explosions or fires may occur. In addition, follow the instructions indicated in text or symbols.

Do not store or transport the device in the same box as inflammable liquids, gases, or

explosives.

Accessory Requirements

Use only the accessories supplied or authorized by the device manufacturer. Otherwise, the

performance of the device may get affected, the warranty for the device or the laws and regulations related to telecommunications terminals may become null and void, or an injury may occur.

Do not use the power adapter if its cable is damaged. Otherwise, electric shocks or fires may

occur.

Ensure that the power adapter meets the specifications indicated on the device nameplate.

Ensure that the power adapter meets the requirements of Clause 2.5 in

IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 and it is tested and approved according to national or local standards.

Safety of Children

Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they may damage the device and its accessories by mistake, or they may swallow the small components of the device, causing suffocation or other dangerous situations.

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Maintenance

If the device is not used for a long time, power it off, and then remove all the cables

connected to it.

If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or unusual sound or

smell, stop using the device immediately, power it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center.

Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing

malfunction of the device.

Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables

connected to it.

Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device shell. Do not use any cleaning agent or

spray to clean the device shell.

Disposal and Recycling Information

This symbol on the device (and any included batteries) indicates that the device (and any included batteries) should not be disposed of as normal household garbage. Do not dispose of your device or batteries as unsorted municipal waste. The device (and any batteries) should be handed over to a certified collection point for recycling or proper disposal at the end of its life.

For more detailed information about the recycling of the device or batteries, contact your local city office, the household waste disposal service, or the retail store where you purchased this device.

The disposal of this device is subject to th Equipment (WEEE) Directive of the European Union. The purpose for separating WEEE and batteries from other waste is to minimize any environmental impact and health hazard due to the presence of hazardous substances.

e Waste from Electrical and Electronic

Reduction of Hazardous Substances

This device is compliant with the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (Regulation No 1907/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) and the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council). For more information about the REACH compliance of the device, visit the Web site www.huaweidevice.com/certification. You are recommended to visit the Web site regularly for up-to-date information.

EU Regulatory Conformance

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.

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p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz.

equired if WAS/RLAN's are used

network and service supply.

ographical area within a radius of 20

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2.1 Pr

oduct Features

The EchoLife HG556a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the terminal) is a home gateway using the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber supports high-speed wireless uplink through HSPA stick.

The Home Gateway is the core component of the digital home. In addition to the high-speed WAN interface, the terminal also provides abundant LAN interfaces to facilitate flexible LAN networking of business terminals and interworking between household terminals. The terminal can function as a print server when connected to a printer through the USB 2.0 host interface. It also supports multiple USB devices, such as the USB stick, USB hard disk, and USB card reader.

2.2 Hardware

2.2.1 In

dicators

Table 2-1 he terminal.

T ic the

able 2-1 Ind ators of terminal

Indicator Color Status Meaning

M geessa

HSPA

describes the indicators of t

Line (ADSL) technology. It also

- Off There is no message. Red On There is an incoming message.

- Off The HSPA module is not connected or used. Red

Red

Red On

Blinking slowly

Blin quic

The HSPA conn connection is being established.

king kly

connection is being established. The connected HSPA module works

normally.

ection is normal and data

ection is normal and v

oice The HSPA conn

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Indicator Color Status Meaning

Wi-Fi

DSL

POWER

LAN

- Off The Wi-Fi network is not activated. Red

slow

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (W

in progress. Red On The Wi-Fi connection is in good condi Red

quic being transmitted on the link.

The Wi-Fi connection is normal and data is Blinking

kly

PS) process is Blinking

tion.

- Off The ADSL connection is not activated.

The ADSL

connection is in process.

Red

Blinking

slow Red On The ADSL connection is in good condition. Red

Blinking

quick

ynchronization is in progress.

DSL s

- Off The terminal is powered off. Red On The terminal is powered on.

- Off The diagnostic button is not pressed. Green On The Ethernet connection is

in good condition.

Red On The LAN connection is not connected.

The four LAN indicators are off by default.

the diagnostic button is pressed, the four LAN in

When dicators tur

2.2.2 Interfaces and Buttons

2-2 describes

Table the interfaces and buttons of the terminal.

Table 2-2 Interfaces terminal

Interface or Button

ADSL Connects the telephone jack on the wall. PHONE1,

PHON LAN1,LAN2,

LAN3, LAN4

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and buttons of the

Meaning

Diagnostic button, press this button to check the status of the four LAN indicators.

Connects a phone to the PHONE1 or PHONE2 respectively. Th actual function have to consult the Internet Service Provider.

Connects PCs, switches, or other equipment.

n red or green.

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Interface or Meaning Button

Wi-Fi Enable or disable the Wi-Fi function and the WPS function. USB e device, such as a USB disk, a printer etc. Connects a USB storag RESET

Restores the factory settings if this button is pressed and

hold

more than 5 seconds.

NOTE

After you restore the factory lost. Therefore, press the

settings, the customized data will be

RESET

button with

caution. POWER wer adapter. Connects a po RESTART

Restarts the terminal if this button is pressed and hold more than

0.5 seconds.

z The initial configuration for the Wi-Fi function of the terminal is enabled.

z Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for less than four seconds to disable the Wi-Fi function.

z Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for more than four seconds to enable the WPS function.

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3.1 Co

nnecting Cables

Figure 3-1 terminal.

Figure 3-1 Cable connections of the terminal

shows the cable connections of the

1. Telephone jack 2. Mic 3. Splitter

4. Telephone 5. PC 6. Set-

7. Power adapter

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on the wall ro-filter

top box

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If y of the Figure 3-1:

1. socket.

3. Connect the phone to the micro-filter with the DSL cable.

ou have another phone, do as follows refer to the left

Unplug your telephone cable from the wall Connect the micro-filter to the wall socket.

3.2 Inse

1. B stick.

3. Reinsert

4. Remove the lid on the back of the terminal and insert the USB stick into the slot.

rting the USB Stick

Remove the SIM card holder from the US Insert the SIM card into the card holder.

the SIM card holder into the USB stick.

The previous USB stick is just the sample for your reference, you can choose other kind of USB stick that assigned by the Internet Service Provider

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3.3 Lo

gging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility

The terminal which you can vi

T 1 lists the PC settings requi Web-based configuration utility of

able 3- red to log in to the

he terminal.

T ttings required to l

able 3-1 PC se og in to the Web-based configuration utility

provides simple and easy Web-based configuration utility, through

ew or configure the working parameters of the terminal.

Item Requirement

Network protocol Enable TCP/IP. PC IP address

Set the IP address of the PC t

o the same network segment as the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal.

By default, the IP address of the LAN

interface of

the terminal is 192.168.1.1. By default, the DHCP function is enabled on the

terminal. Therefore, you can configure the PC to obtain an IP address automatically.

Internet Explorer Do not use the proxy server.

To log in to the Web-based configuration utility, perform the following steps: Sta e

rt the Internet Explorer on the PC and ensure that the Internet Explorer does not us

Step 1

any

proxy server.

Internet

use

any proxy server, perform the following steps:

Start the Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet Options on the menu bar.

2. tab in the Internet Options dialog box, and then click LAN

Click the Connect

Explorer 6.0 as an example. To check that the Internet Explorer does not

Settings.

3. In th

e Proxy Server area, ensure that Use the proxy server for LAN is cleared. If

Use the proxy server for LAN is select

ed, clear Use the proxy server for LA

and then click OK.

Step 2

Step 3

Enter

Enter the administrator account (User name is admin and password is default) in th

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p://192.168.1.1

htt

in the address bar of the Internet Explorer, and then press

VF-IRhg556

dialog box, and then click OK.

By default, the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal is 192.168.1.1. You can change this IP address. After changing this IP address, ensure that the IP address of the PC is in the same network segment as the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal.

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The terminal supports ADSL uplink and HSPA uplink, and you can choose any of the two modes to access the Internet.

Just keep the default settings, you can access the Internet configuration.

and do not need to do any

4.1 Se

lecting ADSL uplink mode

When you select the ADSL uplink mode, the WAN interface of the terminal supports multiple w

T mode of the W

able 4-1 Work AN interface

ork modes, as listed in Table 4-1.

Work Mode Description

PPP over ATM (PPPoA)

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

The terminal serves as a router.

Data packets use the PPPoA encapsulation mode

The terminal serves as a router.

Dialing is performed through the embedded PPP dialer software of the terminal.

Data packets are encapsulated in PPPoEoA mode.

MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER)

The terminal serves as a router.

Data packets use the IPoEoA encapsulation mode.

WAN IP address of the terminal can be a static IP address or allocated by the u server autom

IP over ATM (IPoA)

Bridge

The terminal serves as a router.

Data packets use the IPoA encapsulation m

The terminal serves as a network bridge.

Dialing is performed through the PPP dialer software installed on the PC.

The IP address of the computer is a static or is assigned by an upper-layer device.

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atically.

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Table 4-2 the ADSL uplink mode.

T amet PVC Configuration page

able 4-2 Par er for the ATM

lists the information to be collected before configuring

Parameter Description

VPI/VCI

It specifies the VPI and VCI of the PVC. The value is set as 8/35 by default.

The VPI and VC with those of the PVC of the devices on operator networks so that the connection between the terminal and the devices can be set up through the PVC.

Service Category

Connection

It specifies the traffic management ty

It specifies the protocol used by the PVC. You should select the protocol that meets the requirements of the DSLAM. The option protocols va

Encapsulation Mode

It specifies the packet encapsulation mode. It is ass Internet Service Provider.

Enable 802.1q It specifies whether to enable the VLAN function.

I of the PVC of the terminal should be consistent

pe used by the PVC.

UBR Without PCR: It refers to an unspecified bit rate without a peak cell rate. Since the transmission rate is not specified, the ATM network tries its best to transmit UBR user information, which is called the best effort. In this case, however, the transmission quality cannot be ensured. For example, the cell loss and the delay and jitter of cell transmission may occur. This type is applicable when an end-to-end fault tolerance mechanism or protocol exists at an upper layer and when no stringent requirement is imposed on the n

etwork transmission capability.

UBR With PCR: It refers to an unspecified bit rate with a peak cell rate.

CBR: It refers to a constant bit rate. Fixed requirements are imposed on the bandwidth (rate). This type is applicable to real-time tr

ansmission of audio and video signals.

Non Realtime VBR: It refers to a non-real-time variable bit rate. No stringent requirement is imposed on the cell delay. For example, when a user retrieves the MPEG-2 video from the video server through the ATM network, seconds of network delay does not affect the video quality. You should set transmission rates, such as the PCR and the SCR, on the network, thus reducing the cell loss

Realtime VBR: It refers to a real-time variable bit rate. The ce

rate.

ll delay is restricted stringently. This type is mainly used for real-time services, such as the video output by a va

riable rate encoder, video monitoring, and compressed voice communication.

al type

ry with the working mode of the PVC.

igned by the

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4.1.1

Configuring the PPPoA Mode

To configure the PPPoA mode for the WAN interface, do as follows

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Logging in to In to the Web-Based Configur

Choose Select Click

the Web-based configuration utility. For details, see section

ation Utility."

Advanced Setup

ADSL Uplink

to show the

Nex

Wide Area Network (WAN) Setup

WAN

in th

e navigation tree.

3.3 "Logging

page.

Step 5

Figure 4-1

Click

Wide Area Network (WAN) S

to show the

Add

ATM PVC Configuration

Table 4-2.

Figure 4-2 ATM PVC Configuration page

etup page

page, set th

e parameters refer to

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Enter the value in the

Step 6

Provider.

Step 7

Click

to show the

Figure 4-3 Connection Type page

Step 8

PPP over ATM (PPPoA)

Select

Encapsulation Mode

Step 9

Click

to show the

parameters refer to Table 4-3.

and

VPI

Connection Type

text boxes that provided by the Internet Service

VCI

page.

. Choose

LLC/ENCAPSULATION

drop-down list box.

PPP Username and Password

in the

page for PPPoA, set the

Figure 4-4 PPP Username and Password pa

ge for PPPoA

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Table 4-3 Parameters for the PPP Username and Password page

Parameter Description

PPP Username

The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider.

PPP Password

The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider.

PPP's MTU:[296-1492]

PPP's LCP Echo-req

The maximum length of the transported IP package with the se

lected PPPoA protocol.

It specifies the time interval of the two echo-requests.

Interval:[10-60] Authentication Method The authentication method of the PPP protocol.

Step 10

Step 11

Click sure choose

Click

to show the

Data

to show the

Nex

Click Back to make any modifications. Reboot the terminal so that the settings take effect.

Enable WAN Service

in the

Service Name

WAN Setup-Summary

page, just keep the default settings. Make

drop-down list box.

page, click

to save the settings.

Save

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4.1.2 Configuring the PPPoE Mode

To configure the PPPoE mode for the WAN interface, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

Repeat from the On the

Conne

by the Internet Service Provider. Click

the default settings or set the parameters refer to Table 4-4.

step1 to the step 7 of

tion Type

to show the

page, select

PPP Username and Password

4.1.1 "Configuring the PPPoA Mode."

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

. Keep other settings

page for PPPoE, you can keep

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Figure 4-5 PPP Username and Password page for PPPoE

Table 4-4 Parameters for the PPP Username and Password page

Parameter Description

PPP Username

PPP Password

PPPoE Service Name

PPP's MTU:[296-1492]

PPP's LCP Echo-req Interval:[10-60]

Authentication Method The authentication method of the PPP protocol. Connect method It is assigned by the Internet Service Provider.

Step 4

Step 5

Click sure choose

Click

to show the

Nex

to show the

Data

The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider.

The name of the PPPoE, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider.

The maximum length of the transported IP package with the se

It specifies the time interval of the two echo-requests.

Enable WAN Service

in the

Service Name

WAN Setup-Summary

lected PPPoA protocol.

page, just keep the default settings. Make

drop-down list box.

page, click

to save the settings.

Save

Click Back to make any modifications. Reboot the terminal so that the settings take effect.

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4.1.3

Configuring the MER Mode

To configure the MER mode for the WAN interface, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2

Repeat from the On the

Conne

step1 to the step 7 of

tion Type

page, select

4.1.1 "Configuring the PPPoA Mode."

MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER)

. Keep

other settings by the Internet Service Provider.

Step 3

Click

to show the

WAN IP Settings

page, you can keep the default settings or set

the parameters refer to Table 4-5.

Step 4

Step 5

Table 4-5

Parameters for the WAN IP Settings page

Parameter Description

DHCP Class Identifier It specifies the client. WAN IP Address It specifies the WAN IP address of the PVC.

When the method for obtaining an IP address is set to using a static IP address, th

e terminal provides this

parameter.

WAN Subnet Mask It specifies the WAN subnet mask of the PVC.

When the method for obtaining an IP address is set to using a static IP address, th

e terminal provides this

parameter.

Primary DNS server

It specifies the IP address of the primary DNS server used by t

he PVC.

When the method for obtaining an IP address is set to using a static IP address, th

e terminal provides this

parameter.

Secondary DNS server

It specifies the IP address of the secondary used by the PVC.

When the method for obtaining an IP address is set to using a static IP address, th

e terminal provides this

parameter.

IpoE's MTU:[296-1500]

The maximum length of the transported IP package with the selected IPoE protocol.

Click default settings. Make sure choose

Click

to show the

Nex

to show the

Nex

Network Address Translation Settings

in the

Data

WAN Setup-Summary

Service Name

page, click

drop-down list box.

Save

DNS server

page, just keep the

to save the settings.

Click Back to make any modifications. Reboot the terminal so that the settings take effect.

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4.1.4

Configuring the IPoA Mode

To configure the IPoA mode for the WAN interface, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Repeat from the On the Click

Conne

step1 to the step 7 of

tion Type

to show the

page, select

WAN IP Settings

settings or set the parameters refer to

4.1.1 "Configuring the PPPoA Mode."

IP over ATM (IPoA)

page for IPoA, you can keep the default

Table 4-6.

Figure 4-6

WAN IP Settings page for

IPoA

Table 4-6 Parameters for the WAN IP Settings page for

IPoA

Parameter Description

WAN IP Address It specifies the WAN IP address of the PVC.

This parameter is provided by the Internet Serv

WAN Subnet Mask It specifies the WAN subnet mask of the PVC.

This parameter is provided by the Internet Serv

Remote WAN IP address

Primary DNS server

It specifies the remote WAN IP address of the PVC. This parameter is provided by th

e Internet Serv

It specifies the IP address of the primary DNS server used by t

he PVC.

This parameter is provided by the Internet Serv

Secondary DNS server

It specifies the IP address of the secondary DNS server used by the PVC.

This parameter is provided by the Internet Service Provider.

IpoA's MTU:[296-1500]

The maximum length of the transported IP package with the selected IPoA protocol.

ice Provider.

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Step 4

Step 5

Click default settings. Make sure choose

Click

to show the

Nex

Click Back to make any modifications. Reboot the terminal so that the settings take effect.

Network Address Translation Settings

in the

Data

WAN Setup-Summary

Service Name

page, click

page, just keep the

drop-down list box.

to save the settings.

Save

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4.1.5 Configuring the Bridge Mode

To configure the Bridge mode for the WAN interface, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Repeat from the On the

Conne

Provider. Click

page, keep the default settings. Make sure choose list box.

Click

Click Back to make any modifications. Reboot the terminal so that the settings take effect.

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step1 to the step 7 of

tion Type

to show the

4.1.1 "Configuring the PPPoA Mode."

page, select

. Keep other settings by the Internet Service

bridge

Unselect the check box below to disable this WAN service

WAN Setup-Summary

in the

Data

page, click

Service Name

to save the settings.

Save

drop-down

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4.2 Selecting HSPA uplink mode

To configure the WAN parameters by HSPA uplink mode, do as follows:

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3

Step 4

Step 5 Step 6

Logging in to In to the Web-Based Configur

Choose Select

details, see section 3.2 "Inserting the USB Stick." Click

the page. Click Click

terminal to make the new configuration effective.

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the Web-based configuration utility. For details, see section

ation Utility."

in th

Advanced Setup

USB Uplink

to show the

. If you choose the USB uplink, insert the USB stick firstly. More

Hsdpa Profile Settings

e navigation tree.

three times again.

Ne Save

ve the settings, click

to sa

Save/Reboot

3.3 "Logging

page, just keep the default settings on

to save the settings and reboot the

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

If the SIM card of your USB stick set the PIN Choose

Enter the Click

Advanced Setup

pin code of the USB stick in the

. After v

Check

n Code

erifying the pin code, you can access the Internet.

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de, you have to verify the pin code:

in the navigation tree.

Pin Code

text box.

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5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the Wi-Fi Butto

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

The terminal supports the WPS function. If your network adapter also supports the WPS function, you can use the WPS function to set up and the terminal quickly. To set up a wireless connection, do as follows:

Press the Wi-Fi the WPS negotiation state. The Wi-Fi indicator starts to blink slowly in a few seconds.

z B . Press the Wi-Fi button on the side

z I ink, it indicates that the WPS function cannot be enabled.

Access the WLAN through the wireless network adapter on your PC. After you install a wireless network adapter on your PC and e

function, the wireless network adapter automatically searches for an available wireless network and connect to the wireless network automatically.

Wait for of the tas

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button on the side panel and hold it for more than four seconds to enter

y default, the Wi-Fi function of the terminal is enabled panel and hold it for less than four seconds to disable the Wi-Fi function, and hold it for more than four seconds to enable the WPS function.

f the Wi-Fi indicator does not bl

Note that the WPS function can be used only when the security m to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

a few seconds, and then you can see the wireless icon on the corner to the right k bar of the PC.

a wireless connection between your PC

ode

of the WLAN is set

nable the WPS negotiation

5.2 Se

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If your network adapter does not support the WPS function, you can set up a wireless connection between your PC and the terminal manua connection, use either

Use the tool provided by your network adapter. For details, see the user guide of your network adapter.

Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your PC.

of the following methods:

lly. To manually set up a wireless

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If your PC runs on Windows XP, you can use the wireless zero configuration that i provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connec terminal.

This secti

on takes Windows XP as an example and describes how to set up a wireless

connection between your PC and the terminal manually. To set up a wireless connection

follo

ws:

Reco

Step 1

Step 2

the WLAN name and th

The WLAN name (SSID) delivery. You can find them from the label on the rear p

Ena ed by

ble the wireless configuration service provid

Right-click My Compute

In the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and

From the services listed in the right pane of the Co right-click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then choose shortcut menu.

4. reless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer) dialog box,

In the Wi check whether Service status is Started. If not, click Start.

Click OK to window.

Con

figure the wireless network connection on your computer.

Step 3

1. ommunications > Network

Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > C Connections.

2. ork Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection,

In the Netw and then choose Properties from the shortcut menu.

3. ection Properties dialog box, select Wireless

In the Wireless Network Conn

orks.

Netw

Select

Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.

Click View Wireless Networks.

In the Wireless Network Connection dialog box, select the WLAN with the same name

as the WLAN name that you h

Connect in the lower right corner of the dialog box.

7. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN access password that you recorded, and then click Conne

Aft the upper right corner of

er the password is authenticated, Connected is display

the

WLAN icon in the WLAN list, indicating that a wireless connection is set up

between you PC and the terminal.

8. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box.

9. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

tion between your PC and the

between your PC and the terminal manually, do as

e WLAN access password.

and WLAN access password of the terminal are preset before

anel of the terminal.

Windows XP.

r, and then choose Manage from the shortcut menu.

Applications > Services.

mputer Management window,

Properties from the

close the dialog box, and then close the Computer Management

ave recorded from the WLAN list, and then click

have

ct.

ed in

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6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the Internet

Functio

Config

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

n Overview

The terminal provides four Ethernet interfaces and the WLAN function. Thus, you connect multiple PCs to the terminal wirelessly or through the Ethernet interfaces. the PCs can access the Internet simultaneously through the routing function of the terminal.

can

Then

uration Example

For example, you have two desktop computers and a new laptop with a wireless network adapter installed. You can configure the desktop computers and the laptop to access the Internet simultaneously. In this example, the laptop is configured to access the Interne wirelessly.

Most configurations of the terminal are completed before delivery. You only need to connect the desktop computers and the laptop to the terminal and acc ss parameters of the terminal as follows: e

Connect the two desktop computers to the

details, see section 3.1 "Connecting Cables."

For Connect the laptop to the terminal wirelessly For details, see chapter 5 "Configuration Set the Internet access parameters of the terminal to connect t For details, see chapter 4

e network connections on the desktoConfigur

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obtain IP addresses automatically.

s can

"Configuring th

terminal

of WLAN."

e WAN Interface."

by using network cables.

by config

p computers and the laptop so that these

uring the laptop.

he terminal to the Internet.

set certain In

ternet

If the desktop computers and the laptop cannot access the Internet after the preceding configuration, the Internet Service Provider might have bound your Internet access account to

dia Access Control (MAC) address of the network adapter of your old desktop

the Me computer. To remove the restriction, consult the Internet Service Provider.

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6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function

Function Overview

The terminal supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. Thus, you can enable or disable the WLAN function as required.

Configuration Example

To disable the WLAN function, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

The WLAN configuration page is displayed. Clear

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the Web-based configuration utility.

Wireless

You can also use the Wi-Fi button on the side panel of the term WLAN function. More details, see 5.1 "Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the Wi-Fi Button."

able Wireless

the navigation tree.

Basic

, and then click

Submit

inal to enable or disable the

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6.3 Using the Home Storage Function

Function Overview

The terminal supports the home storage function. Portable storage devices, such as USB flash drives and portable hard disks, can be connected to the USB port on the terminal. If your portable storage device is a card reader, insert the storage card (for example CF, SD,

and MMC card) in the card reader, and then connect the card reader to the USB interface of the terminal. The hard disks of the NTFS format support read only, cannot write.

Configuration Example

To access a portable storage device, do as follows:

Step 1

Step 2

Enable th

Connect a portable stor method, see the following figure.

e FTP server. To configure parameters of the FTP server, do as follows: Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Choose Advanced Setup > FTP Select Enabled. Enter the name and password of the FTP in the UserName and Password text boxes.

Enter the password again in the Confirm Password text box. Click Save/Apply to save the settings.

age device to the USB port on the terminal. For the connection

the navigation tree.

Figure 6-1

After connecting the cables, you can access the portable stor methods as follows.

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6.3.1

Accessing the Storage Device by the FTP Client

To access the portable storage device by the FTP client, do as follows. Launch the Inter

Step 1

In the

Step 2

Step 3

6.3.2

Accessing the Storage Device by the Samba Function

Step 1

Log

server (the default user name and password are After the password is verified, you can read and write the contents on the portable

storage device connected to the terminal.

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To access the portable storage device by the Samba Function, do as follows. Launch th

to display the

net Explorer and enter

dialog box, enter the user name and the password for logging in to the FTP

e Internet Explorer and enter

folder.

FTP://192.168.1.1

vodafone

\\192.168.1.1

) and then click

in the address bar, then press

Enter

Step 2

Figure 6-2

Double-click the Share folder. Then you can share the contents on the portable storage device.

Figure 6-3 USBDisk_1 folder

Share fold

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Step 3

Double click the

USBDisk_1

folder, and then you can see the folder structure of your

portable storage device.

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6.3.3

Accessing the Storage Device by Mapping Network Drive

The terminal allows you to accessing the portable storage device by mapping as a network drive, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Right click Choose

ecify the drive name (take Z as an example) in the

Sp Enter the Click Double click th Double click th

the

My Computer

p Network Drive

path of the shared folder:

finish

e My Computer icon to see a mapped network drive named Z. e Z disk to see the content in your portable storage device.

icon on the desktop of your PC.

to display the

Map Network Drive

Drive

\\192.168.1.1\share.

page, see

drop-list box.

Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4

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6.4 Using the USB Printer Function

To enable the USB printer function, do as follows.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Connect the cables refer to

Figure 6-5 USB printer connection

Configure the w

Launch the Internet Explorer on your computer and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

Enter the user name and the password in the displayed window, and then click OK.

Choose Advanced Setup > Printer S Enable the Enable on-board print server option tex

Enter the printer name and the model of your printer in the Printer name and Make

eb page as follows:

and model text boxes.

Click Save/Apply to save the settings.

Set the printer parameters on the PC.

Choose Start

> Printers and Faxes. Then click the Add Printer icon on the left side

of the displayed page.

Click Next in the Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard page.

Figure 6-5.

erver in the navigation tree.

t box.

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Figure 6-6

Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard page

Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer and

then

click Next.

Figure 6-7

Add Printer Wizard page

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Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network.

Enter http://192.168.1.1:631/printers/myprinter in the URL text box, click Next.

The address 192.168.1.1:631 is preset and cannot be changed, myprinter is the printer na that you specified.

Choose the printer model that you want. 6.

If there is no printer model for you to choose, please install first.

Click OK to set the current printer as the default printer.

Click Finish to

complete the settings.

Open the files you want to print on your PC. Then you can choose the printer just installe

d to print your files.

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6.5 Improving the Security of a WLAN

The signals of a WLAN are transmitted in the air. Therefore, unauthorized persons can receive the wireless signals easily. If the wireless signals are not encrypted, unauthorized persons may use your WLAN or obtain the data transmitted on the WLAN. To ensure the security of the data transmitted on the WLAN, the terminal provides multiple security-related settings for the WLAN function. You can change these settings as required to protect your WLAN from unauthorized access.

6.5.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN

Function Overview

When accessing a WLAN, the user of a wireless client needs to enter the correct name of the WLAN, that is, the service set identifier (SSID) of the WLAN. Generally, the wireless signals transmitted from a wireless terminal carries the SSID. The wireless adapter of a PC can find and display the SSID for selection and confirmation. Thus, manual operations for selecting and configuring the WLAN can be simplified. The SSID, however, is not encrypted. Therefore, anyone can find the the SSID, and the security of the WLAN is reduced.

The terminal provides the function of hiding the SSID. After this function is enabled, the wireless signals transmitted from the terminal do not carry the SSID. Thus, it is not possible for unauthorized people to obtain the SSID from the wireless signals. In addition, the user of a PC needs to enter the correct SSID manually to add the PC to the WLAN. Thus, the security of the WLAN is increased.

The terminal also provides the multi-SSID function. You can configure 4 SSIDs, and then enabl

e one or multiple of them.

WLAN, and then view

Through the multi-SSID function, multiple virtual acces established. For a wireless client, each virtual access point can be used as a physical access point. In addition, each virtual access point has its SSID.

You can disable the SSIDs that are not required. After an SSID is disabled, a wireless client cannot connect to the WLAN that is indicated by this SSID. Note that all the external connection channels of a WLAN are closed if all the SSIDs of the WLAN are disabled. To use the WLAN, you need to enable the WLAN function and at least one SSID. In addition, to use the WPS function, you should enable SSID1.

Configuration Example

To use and hide SSID1 and disable the other SSIDs (so that the WLAN cannot be found

Basic

SSID

the navigation tree.

text box.

by others), do as follows: Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 1

Choose

Step 2

Step 3

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Wireless

The WLAN configuration page is displayed. Enter

SSID1

in t

s points of a WLAN can be

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Enable the

Step 4

Clear the

Step 5

In the

Step 6

Clear the

Step 7

Repeat

Step 8

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Changing the Name of a WLAN

Enable Wireless

Hide Access Point

Wire

less - Guest/Virtual Access Points

Enabled

Ste

p 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs.

If you consider the use of a WLAN is inconvenient after the SSID of the WLAN is hidden, you can r Enable. Then click Save/Apply.

option text box. Then click

estore the function of broadcasting the SSID as follows: For Hide Broadcast, clear

option text box.

option text box, and then click

Function Overview

If the terminal has hidden the SSID of a WLAN, you need to enter the SSID of the WLAN manually when you use a PC to access the WLAN. If you enter a wrong SSID, the PC cannot connect to the WLAN. Therefore, the security of the WLAN can be improved if the SSID is difficult to be predicted.

An SSID consists of 1-32 American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) characters. When the terminal is delivered, the SSID is preset. You can find this preset SSID on the label on the real panel of the terminal. In addition, the terminal supports the change of the SSID. You can change the SSID as required.

area, enter

Save/Apply

in the

SSID2

SSID

text box.

Configuration Example

If your current SSID index is SSID1 and if you have used this SSID for a certain period, to change this SSID to MyNewSSID, do as follows:

Step 1

Choose

Step 2

Step 3 Step 4

6.5.3

Using Secure Encryption

Wireless

The WLAN configuration page is displayed. Clear

SSID1

Click

Save/Apply

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SSID

the navigation tree.

Basic

text box, and enter

NewSSID

Function Overview

To ensure the security of a WLAN, an important solution is to select an optimum security mode for the WLAN. After this security mode is used, a wireless client should provide

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the corresponding password when connecting to the WLAN and data is being transmitted after secure encryption. Thus, only authorized persons can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access.

The terminal supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in diversified network environments.

It is recommended that you set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WP

A2-PSK and the encryption mode to AES. Thus, the WLAN works efficiently and the security of the WLAN is ensured. In addition, if a wireless adapter does not support a certain security mode, it cannot be connected to the WLAN in this security mode. If you use the recommended security and encryption modes, this problem can be avoided.

z The WPS function can be used only when the security mode is set to WPA-PSK or

WPA2-PSK.

z AES = Advanced Encryption Standard

Table 6-1 lists the rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN in different security modes.

Table 6-1 Rules for setting

Security

Password Setting Rule

Mode

WEP

encryption

WPA-PSK or

The password consists of 8–63 visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 64 hexadecimal characters.

WPA2-PSK

Configuration Example

If you use the terminal at home, to select an optimum security mode, plan the parameters as follows:

Set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

Set the encryption mode to AES.

Set the password used for accessing the WLAN to MyPassword. To set the preceding parameters, do as follows: Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 1 Step 2

Choose

Wireless

the password used for accessing a WLAN

It uses 64-bit encryption (also referred to as 40-bit encryption). The password consists of five visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 10 hexadecimal characters.

It uses 128-bit encryption (also referred to as 104-bit encryption). The password consists of 13 visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 26 hexadecimal characters.

in the navigation tree.

ecurity

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The WLAN configuration page is displayed.

Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

Select In Select Click

Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK

WPA Pre-S

Save/Apply

hared Key

AES

WPA Encryption

Network Authentication

text box, enter

drop-down list box.

MyPassword

drop-down list box.

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After the password used for accessing a WLAN is change password when connecting a PC to the WLAN.

d, you need to enter the new

6.5.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN

Function Overview

After the SSID is hidden and an optimum security mode is used, your WLAN is in a secure state. You can prohibit certain PCs from being connected to the WLAN or allow only specified PCs to be connected to the WLAN, thus preventing unauthorized users from accessing the WLAN.

Through the wireless MAC filtering function of the terminal, the preceding functions can be used after

The wireless MAC filtering function can be implemented in the following modes:

Blacklist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in the filtering list are prohibited

from being connected to the WLAN.

Whitelist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in the filtering list are allowed

to be connected to the WLAN. You can select either of the preceding modes for the wireless MAC filtering function.

you enter the MAC addresses of the PCs to be controlled.

The wireless MAC filtering function controls the option of allowing a PC t the terminal through a WLAN. The MAC address filtering function described in section 6.6 "Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs" controls the option of allowing a PC connected to the term

You can set the maximum number of the devices that are thus increasing the security of the example, you have only one laptop that needs to be connected to the WLAN. You can set this maximum number to 1. After your laptop is connected to the WLAN, other PCs cannot be connected to the WLAN.

inal to access the Internet.

WLAN. This maximum number ranges from 1 to 32. For

Configuration Example

For example, you have a desktop computer and a laptop at home. The SSID of your WLAN is MyNewSSID. The desktop computer is connected to the terminal through a

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network cable. A wireless network adapter is installed on the laptop. To allow only the laptop to be connected to the WLAN and prohibit other unauthorized users from accessing the WLAN, you can use the whitelist mode of the wireless MAC filtering function. To create a whitelist and allow only your laptop to be connected to the WLAN, do as follows:

Step 1

View and record

the MAC address of the laptop.

Take the Windows XP operating system as an example. To view the MAC address of a PC, do as follow

Choose Start > Run.

In Open, ente

In the displayed command line window, enter ipco

r cmd. Then press Enter.

nfig/all. Then press Enter.

Multiple lines of information is displayed. You can find a line of information that is

similar to Phy

sical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-09-11-04-DD. 00-11-09-11-04-DD is

the MAC address of the PC.

Step 2 Step 3

the Web-based configuration utility.

Wireless

MAC Filter

in th

e navigation tree. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. S

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Select Click In

MAC ad

MyNewSSID Allow

Add

elect

For example, the MAC address is 00:11:09:1

in the

Select SSID

drop-down list box.

text box, enter the MAC address of the laptop.

ress

1:04:DD.

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

Step 8

Click

Save/Apply

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6.6 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs

Function Overview

You can prohibit certain PCs from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to access the Internet. In addition, you can set the period during which certain computers are not allowed to access the Internet.

Through the MAC address filtering function of the terminal, the preceding requirements can be

met after you enter the MAC addresses of the PCs to be controlled.

The MAC address filtering function can be implemented in the following modes:

Blacklist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in the filtering list are prohibited from accessing the Internet.

Whitelist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in the filtering list are allowed to access the Internet.

You can select either of the preceding modes for the MAC address filtering function.

The MAC address filtering function controls the option of allowing a PC connected to the term

inal to access the Internet. The wireless MAC filtering function controls the option of

allowing a PC to be connected to the terminal through a wireless network.

Configuration Example

For example, you have bought a PC for your child who is in a primary school. To restrict the Internet access period of the child to from 19:00 to 20:00 in each evening and to protect your PC from being restricted, you can use the blacklist mode of the MAC address filtering function.

Suppose the MAC address of the PC of your child is 00:11:09:11:04:DD. After the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the terminal with the

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

network time is enabled,

Rule 1: From 00:00 to 18:59 each day, prohibit the PC whose MAC address is

00:11:09:11:04:DD from accessing the Internet. The name of this rule is Internet access before 19:00 in the evening.

Rule 2: From 19:59 to 23:59 each day, prohibit the PC whose MAC address is

00:11:09:11:04:DD from accessing the Internet. The name of this rule is Internet access after 20:00 in the evening.

The configuration procedure is as follows: Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

In the naviga Click Set the followin

User Name: Internet access before 19:00 in the evening

Other MAC Address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD

tion tree, choose

Add

g parameters based on rule 1.

you need to create the following two filtering rules:

Advanced Setup > Security

Parental Control

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Click to select: Select from Monday to Sunday

Start Blocking Time (hh:mm): 00:00

End Blocking Time (hh:mm): 18:59

Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Step 8

Click

Save/Apply

Click

Add

Set the followin

User name: Internet access after 20:00 in the evening

Other MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD

Click to select: Select from Monday to Sunday

Start Blocking Time (hh:mm): 19:59

End Blocking Time (hh:mm): 23:59

Click

Save/Apply

g parameters based on rule 2.

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z Make sure enable auto synchronization with network time. If not, contact the Internet

Service Provider.

z To delete a rule, select the rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule.

Then click Remove.

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7.1 Changing the Administrator Password

Functio

Config

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Step 6

n Overview

You can configure all the parameters of the terminal through the Web-based configuration utility. To prevent unauthorized personnel from changing these param you need to use the administrator name and password to log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

After logging in password.

If you cannot remember the password that has been changed, you can restore the default settings of the terminal by pressing and holding the RESET button for more than 3s. In this case, the login passwo When the default settings are restored, your customized data is lost. Therefore, use the RESET button with caution

to the Web-based configuration utility, you can change the administrator

rd of the Web-based configuration utility is restored

to VF-IRhg556.

uration Example

The administrator password is VF-IRhg556. Fo MyWebPassword, do as follows:

Management

Select

from the

admin

Enter the currently used password Enter the new p

password Click

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Sav

MyWebP e/Apply

assw

Access

Username

ord

MyWebPassword

assword

Control > User Management

drop-down list box.

VF-IRhg556

again in

Confirm Password

r example, to change the password to

in the naviga

Old Password

New Password

text box.

text box. Enter the new

text box.

tion tree.

eters,

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7.2 Configuring the LAN Interface

To configure the LAN parameters, do as follows:

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

Choose

dvanced Setup

C rameters -1. Generally keep the default settings is OK.

hange the pa refer to Table 7

T ameters f

able 7-1 Par or the Local Area Network (LAN) Setup page

Parameter Description

IP Address

Subnet Mask It specifies the subnet mask of the LAN interface. LAN Domain

LAN MTU:[296-1500]

Enable IGMP Snooping

Enable/Disab DHCP Se

rver

Start/End IP Address

Leased Time (hour)

Click

Save

to save th

configuration and reboot the terminal to make the new configuration effective.

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in the navigation tree.

LAN

It specifies the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal. You can access the Web-based configuration terminal by

using this IP address. If the DHCP function of the terminal is enabled, the terminal assigns an IP address that is in the same n

etwork segment as that of this interface to a

computer. If the IP address of the LAN interface is changed, ensure that

the IP address of the

computer and the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal are in the same network se this case, you need to enter the new IP address in the bar of an explorer.

It specifies the domain to enter the web Web-based configuration utility

Vodafone.DSLRouter

configuration uti

. The default LAN domain is

. In this c

lity, you need to enter

in the address bar of Internet Explorer.

length of the tran

LAN interface.

enable the IGMP Snooping functio

the terminal

An IP address pool contains multiple consecutive IP a that can be assigned to the computers on the LAN. This parameter specifies the start IP address of the IP address pool

It specifies the period during which a computer on the LAN can use an assigned IP address.

e LAN configuration. Click

Save/Reboot

utility of the

gment. In

address

ase, to access the Web-bas

Vodafone.DSLRouter

sported IP package of the The maximum

ddresses

the IP address pool. It specifies the end IP address of

to save the LAN

n of It specifies whether to

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cking Up or Updating a Configuration File

Function Overview

By using the parameter of the terminal to a PC. If the configuration file o you can import the backup file to the terminal.

backup function, you can save a backup of the configuration file

f the terminal is modified by mista

ke,

Config

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

7.4 Re

uration Example

For example, you have modifi requirements; and you need to modify the para a network access failure due to mis-operations, the terminal. Once the modification of the parameters fails, you can terminal to the normal state.

To back up the configuration file, do as follows: Log in to the We

Choose

Management

Click

Backup Settings

In the displayed dialog box, set the name and sto

Then cli

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To update the configuration file, do as follows: Log in to

Choose

Management

Click

In the displayed dialog box, select the updated configuration file. Then click OK. Click

Update

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b-based configuration utility.

k OK.

the Web-based

owse

Settings

ed multiple advanced parameters according to actual

mete

rs again for some reasons. To prevent

you can back up the configuration file of

Settings > Backup

igur

conf

Settings > Update

ation utility.

in the navigation tree.

rage location of the configuration file.

in the navigation tree.

quickly restore the

storing Default Settings

Functio

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The terminal provides powerful functions and rich parameters. Many parameters are set

ult when the terminal is manufactured. Those parameters enable the terminal to

by defa work in most of network environments. In the following cases, you can restore default settings of the terminal: Y the parameters or you have forgotten the login utili

ty.

You can restore the def

ault settings by using either of the following methods:

ou cannot access the network after you have changed

the

assword of the Web-based configuration

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Pressing the RESET button

Using the Web-based configuration utility

Config

Step 1 Step 2

p 3

Ste

7.5 Re

Functio

uration Example

For example, you have changed the login password of the Web-based configuration utility and quickly restore the default settings of the terminal.

When the terminal is powered on, press and hold the RESET button for more than 3s, and then release it. Then the terminal automatically restarts and the default settings a restored.

If your operations fail after multiple configurations and if you need to cancel preceding configurations, you can use the Web-based configuration utility to default settings. To restore the def utility, do

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you have forgotten the login password. You can press the RESET button to

ault settings through the web-based configuration

as follows:

Management

Restore Default Settings

Settings > Rest

ore Default

in the navigation tree.

all the

restore the

starting the Terminal

n Overview

The terminal provides restart function. You can restart the term

Pressing the RESTART button

Using the Web-based configuration utility

inal by using either of the following methods:

Config

Step 1 Step 2 Ste

uration Example

For example, you have changed the login passw utility and you wish to make it effective, you can press the RES use the new password

To restar Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Choose Click

p 3

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Management

Save/Reb

Save >

Reboot

oot

ord of the Web-based configuration

in the navigation tree.

TART button to quickly

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7.6 Updating Software

Function Overview

By using the software upgrading function, you can upgrade the software of the terminal to the lates

During the upgrade, do not power off the terminal; otherwise, the terminal may get damaged.

Confi uration Examg ple

You can download the latest software from your Internet Service Pro To update Log in to

Step 1

Choose

Step 2

Click

Step 3

In the displayed dialog box, select the upgrade file. Then click OK.

Step 4

Click

Step 5

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t version.

the software of

the Web-based configuration utility.

Management

Browse

Update Software.

the terminal, do as follows:

Update Software

vider.

in the navigation tree.

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Question 1: Can I use the terminal as a DHCP server?

Yes, you can. The terminal incorporates the DHCP server software.

Question 2:

Question 3: What can I do if I cannot access the terminal configuration page?

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3

Question 4:

How can I

To restore the default settings of the terminal, power on the terminal, press and hold the RESET button for a minimum of five seconds, and then release the RESET button.

the IP

Check address of your computer and ensure that this IP address is in the same network segment as

Ensure that your Web browser does not use a proxy serve Ensure that

accessing the terminal configuration page. If the problem persists, restore

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quickly restore the default settings of the terminal?

the LAN IP address of the terminal.

you have entered the correct user name and user

the default se

ttings of the terminal.

password that are used for

What can I do if Web pages often cannot be displayed during Web page browsing and can be displayed after the terminal is restarted?

sure that the te

En rminal and other devices such as telephones or fax machines are

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

connected to the telephone cable through For details about how to install a splitter, see the rela Ensure that telephone cables If the telephone

is affected. Check the po

electric appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.

If the problem persists, contact your service

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cables are improperly connected, the s

sitions of your terminal and computer. Ensure that they are far from the

are properly connected.

a splitter.

ted description in the manual.

tability of the network connection

provider.

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Question 5: What can I do if noises exist during telephone calls?

Ensure that a splitter is installed.

Step 1

A splitter helps to protect the call quality of th

e asymmetric digital subscriber line

(ADSL) from being affected due to the interference of other type of signals. Ensure that telephone cables are properly connected. Especially ensure that the

Step 2

telephone cable connecting to the splitter is properly connected.

Step 3 Step 4

Replace telepho Check the pos

ne cables and ensure that the telephone cables are not faulty.

itions of your terminal and computer. Ensure that they are far from the electric appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.

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Ensure that the power cables and telephone cables of the terminal are properly

Step 1

connected. Check whether the Wi-Fi indicator of the terminal is on.

Step 2

If the Wi-Fi indicator is off, you can infer that the wireless local area network (WLAN) function of th

For details about how to enable the WLAN function, see the manual of the terminal. See the

Step 3

check whether the wireless network adapter supports the 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n protocols.

If the wireless network adapter does not support the 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n protocols, replace it with the network adapter

Check whether the driv

Step 4

computer. If the driver is improperly installed, install it properly. Check whet

Step 5

Take a computer that runs Windows XP as an example. To check whether the computer can re

If the computer cannot detect a WLAN, place the computer close to the terminal and ensure that no obstacles such as cement or wooden walls are present between the wireless client and the terminal.

Check whet

Step 6

What can I do if the terminal cannot access the Internet through a wireless network adapter?

e terminal is disabled. In this case, enable the WLAN function.

description of the wireless network adapter that is installed on the computer and

that supports the protocols.

er for the wireless network adapter is properly installed on the

her the computer can receive the signals of a WLAN.

ceive the signals of a WLAN, do as follows:

In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to display the Network Connections window.

In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Network.

her the computer accesses the WLAN of the terminal successfully.

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Check the list of wireless network connections and ensure that the terminal is connected to the WLAN.

Ensure that the PPP dialing software is properly installed and that the parameters of the

Step 7

software are correctly configured. Check whether you can use the PPP dialing software to dial successfully.

Step 8

Try to

Step 9

access multiple Web sites to check whether the terminal can access other Web

sites. If the terminal cannot access othe

terminal. If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider.

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r Web sites either, restore the default settings of the

Question 7:

Check the positions of your terminal and computer. Ensure that they are far from the

Step 1

electric appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.

Place y

Step 2

Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, th radio signals are affected if radio signals pass through too many obstacles such as cement or wooden walls.

Place

Step 3

If your computer is far from your terminal, the effects of the WLAN are affected. P

Step 4

Do not use y

Step 5

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Question 8:

Delete the settings of wireless network connections from your computer.

Step 1

Take a computer that runs Windows XP as an example. To delete the settings of wireless network connections, do

What can I do if sometimes the terminal cannot access the Internet through a wireless network adapter or if the WLAN connection is unsteady?

our terminal in an open position.

e transmission effects of WLAN

your computer close to your terminal.

your terminal and computer in another direction.

lace

our terminal to access a WLAN during thunderstorms.

What can I do if the WLAN of the terminal is not encrypted and the computer cannot access the WLAN?

as follows:

In the Contro Network Connections window.

In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties.

In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click the Wireless

Networks tab.

l Panel window, double-click Network Connections to display the

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In the Preferred Networks group box, select the latest wireless network connection saved on your computer. Then click Remove.

Delete all the other wireless network connections from the Preferred Networks group box.

Click OK.

Create a wireless

network connection that is not encrypted.

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Bantian, Longgang

Shenzhen 518129

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Part Number: 202219

Huawei HG556a User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Document

1 Safety Precautions

2 Product Overview

2.2 Hardware

2.2.2 Interfaces and Buttons

3 Quick Start

4 Configuring the WAN Interface

Configuring the PPPoA Mode

4.1.2 Configuring the PPPoE Mode

Configuring the MER Mode

Configuring the IPoA Mode

4.1.5 Configuring the Bridge Mode

4.2 Selecting HSPA uplink mode

5 Configuration of WLAN

6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions

6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the Internet

6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function

6.3 Using the Home Storage Function

Accessing the Storage Device by the FTP Client

Accessing the Storage Device by the Samba Function

Accessing the Storage Device by Mapping Network Drive

6.4 Using the USB Printer Function

6.5 Improving the Security of a WLAN

6.5.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN

Changing the Name of a WLAN

Using Secure Encryption

6.5.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN

6.6 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs

7 Maintenance Guide

7.1 Changing the Administrator Password

7.2 Configuring the LAN Interface

7.6 Updating Software

8 FAQs