
HG659 Home Gateway
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ports and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Selecting an Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the HG659 on a DSL Broadband Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the HG659 on an Ethernet Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting the Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logging In to the Web Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Network Access Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG659. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Your WLAN Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controlling Computer Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Samba Access Permission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Data Using Samba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharing a USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Web Management Page IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2013. All rights reserved. . . . . . . . .
Trademarks and Permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISCLAIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Import and Export Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Product Overview
Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.
Enables or disables the WLAN function.
Powers the HG659 on or off.
Connects to a power adapter.
Restores the HG659 to its default settings after you press and hold
this button for 6 seconds or more while the HG659 is powered on.
A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost.
Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.
Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes
Connects to an Ethernet device that provides Internet access,
such as a modem or switch.
Ports and Buttons

No. Item Description
Connects to a USB device.
If you connect a USB device to the HG659, verify that the 10 USB
input voltage and current of the USB device does not exceed 5 V/0.65
A. Otherwise, the HG659 may malfunction.
The HG659 is powered off.
A DSL connection is being activated.
A DSL connection has been set up and activated.
A WAN connection has been set up.
The WAN or DSL port is not connected.
Indicators

The HG659 is connected to the Internet in router
mode, but no data is being transmitted.
The HG659 is connected to the Internet in router
mode, and data is being transmitted.
> The HG659 is in router mode, but not connected to
> The HG659 is in bridge mode.
The HG659 has WLAN enabled, but is not transmitting
The HG659 has WLAN enabled, and data is being
The HG659 is attempting to connect to a wireless
client over the WLAN using the WPS function.
This process lasts for no longer than 120 seconds.
The HG659 is registered with a SIP server, but no
data is being transmitted.
The HG659 is registered with a SIP server, and data is
The HG659 is not registered with a SIP server.
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device
(such as a computer) with a network cable, but no
data is being transmitted.
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with
a network cable, and data is being transmitted.
The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.
The USB port is connected to an USB device, but no
data is being transmitted.
The USB port is connected to an USB device, and
data is being transmitted.
The HG659 is not connected to any USB device.

2 Hardware Installation
Selecting an Installation Location
Place the HG659 on a well- ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the
best possible performance, take note of the following:
> Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the
Installing the HG659 on a DSL Broadband Network
In some communities, Internet service providers use telephone lines to provide broadband access
services. If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the
HG659 to a telephone port for Internet access.
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.
computer and HG659.
> Ensure that the computer and HG659 are far from electric appliances that generate
strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
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