Huawei HG659 User Manual
User Guide
HG659 Home Gateway
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ports and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting an Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the HG659 on a DSL Broadband Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the HG659 on an Ethernet Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Logging In to the Web Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Network Access Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wireless Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG659. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing Your WLAN Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling Computer Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
IP Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction to IP Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuring VoIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Placing a VoIP Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the Samba Access Permission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessing Data Using Samba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sharing a USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
I
IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Introduction to IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configure IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the Web Management Page IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What Can I Do If the HG659 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network
Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What can I do if I cannot access the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
I Often Need to Restart the HG659 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?. . . . 21
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
For More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
II
1 Product Overview
Ports and Buttons
No. Item Description
1 WPS Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.
2 WLAN Enables or disables the WLAN function.
3 On/Off Powers the HG659 on or off.
4 Power 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.
5 Reset
6 DSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.
7 PHONE Connects to a telephone.
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LAN1 ～ LAN4
9 WAN
A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use
with caution.
Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes (STBs),
and switches.
Connects to an Ethernet device that provides Internet access, such as a
modem or switch.
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No. Item Description
Connects to a USB device.
10 USB
Indicators
If you connect a USB device to the HG659, verify that the input
voltage and current of the USB device does not exceed 5 V/0.65 A.
Otherwise, the HG659 may malfunction.
Indicator Status Description
Power
Steady green The HG659 is powered on.
Off The HG659 is powered off.
Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.
WAN
Steady green
A DSL connection has been set up and activated.
A WAN connection has been set up.
Off The WAN or DSL port is not connected.
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Indicator Status Description
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 Internet.
> The HG659 is in bridge mode.
The HG659 has WLAN enabled, but is not transmitting
data.
The HG659 has WLAN enabled, and data is being
transmitted.
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
being transmitted.
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device
(such as a computer) with a network cable, but no
data is being transmitted.
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with
a network cable, and data is being transmitted.
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.
Internet
WLAN
VoIP
LAN1 ～ LAN4
USB
Steady green
Blinking green
Off
Steady green
Fast Blinking
(2Hz)
Slow Flashing
(1Hz)
Off WLAN is disabled.
Steady green
Blinking green
Off The HG659 is not registered with a SIP server.
Steady green
Blinking green
Off The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.
Steady green
Blinking green
Off The HG659 is not connected to any USB device.
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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 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.
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.
1 Telephone wall jack 2 Power adapter 3 Splitter
4 Telephone 5 Set-top Box 6 Laptop computer
7 Desktop computer 8 Smart Phone 9 Pad
a LINE port b MODEM port c PHONE port
When configuring the HG659 for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the HG659
to a computer.
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Installing the HG659 on an Ethernet Broadband Network
In some communities, network service providers use Ethernet interfaces as Internet interfaces. On this
network, your PC is directly connected to the Internet through the Ethernet interface provided by the
network service provider.
If you have subscribed to digital Ethernet broadband, you can connect the HG659 to an Ethernet
interface for Internet access.
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.
6
1
4
2
1 Power adapter 2 Telephone 3 Set-top Box
Network interface on the
4
wall
7 Smart Phone 8 Laptop computer
5 Desktop computer 6 Pad
3
5
7
8
Powering On
To power on the HG659, press its power button.
After the HG659 is powered on, the HG659 indicator turns on.If the indicators do not behave as
expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
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3 Setting Network Parameters
Setting the Computer IP Address
Before logging in to the HG659 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be
used for the login.
On Windows 7
1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose
Properties.
3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically. Click OK.
On Windows XP
1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
2. Click Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties
from the shortcut menu.
3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically. Click OK.
Logging In to the Web Management Page
The HG659 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the HG659
parameters.
Before you log in to the HG659 web management page, ensure that the computer used for
the login is connected to the HG659 and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP
address or assigned with a static IP address.
1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.1.1. Press Enter.
2. Enter the login user name (user by default) and password (HuaweiUser by default). Click
Log in.
To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the first
login.
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