Huawei HG659b User Manual

HG659b Home Gateway

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

User Guide

HG659b Home Gateway

V100R001

User Guide

Issue

202674_01

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Contents

1 Product Overvie w ................................................ 1

1.1 Ports and Buttons ................................................. 1

1.2 Indicators ............................................................ 3

2 Hardware Installation ......................................... 6

2.1 Selecting an Installation Location ............................ 6

2.2 Installing the HG659b on a DSL Broadband Service ... 7

2.3 Installing the HG659b on a Fibre Broadband Service . 8

2.4 Installing USB Mobile Broadband on the HG659b....... 9

2.5 Getting Started ................................................... 10

3 Setting Network Parameters ............................. 11

3.1 Logging In to the Web Management Page ............... 11

3.2 Setting Network Access Parameters ....................... 11

3.2.1 Configuring an Automatica l Connection to Access

the Internet ........................................................ 11

3.2.2 Configuring a Wireless Account ..................... 12

4 Wireless Connection Setup ................................ 13

4.1 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG659b .... 13

4.1.1 Using the WLAN Button ................................ 13

4.1.2 Using the Web Management Page .................. 13

4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the W PS Button

.............................................................................. 14

4.3 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection ............ 16

On Windows XP ................................................... 16

On Windows Vista ................................................ 16

On Windows 7 ..................................................... 17

On Windows 8 Desktop ........................................ 17

On Windows 8 Mobile ........................................... 17

On Google Android 4 ............................................ 18

On Apple Mac OS X .............................................. 18

On Apple iOS ...................................................... 18

4.4 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password .............. 19

5 USB Device ........................................................ 20

5.1 USB Storage Device ............................................ 20

5.2 Connecting a USB Device ..................................... 20

5.3 Content Sharing .................................................. 21

5.3.1 Setting the FTP Access Permission ................. 21

5.3.2 Setting the Samba Access Permission ............ 23

5.4 Sharing a USB Printer .......................................... 25

6 IP Telephony ..................................................... 28

6.1 Introduction to IP Telephony ................................. 28

6.2 Configuring VoIP ................................................. 29

6.3 Placing a VoIP Call ............................................... 30

7 IPTV .................................................................. 31

7.1 Introduction to IPTV ............................................ 31

7.2 Configure IPTV ................................................... 31

8 Advanced Configuration .................................... 32

8.1 Parent Control .................................................... 32

8.1.1 Controlling Computer Internet Access ............ 32

8.1.2 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites .............. 32

8.2 Configuring the DMZ ........................................... 33

8.3 Configuring the DLNA .......................................... 33

8.4 Configuring the Firewall ....................................... 34

9 Maintena nce Guide ............................................ 35

9.1 Changing the W eb Management Page User Name and

Password ................................................................. 35

9.2 Restoring Default Settings .................................... 35

9.2.1 Using the Configuration Tool ......................... 36

9.2.2 Using the Reset Button ................................ 36

9.3 Changing the W eb Management Page IP ................ 37

10 FAQs ............................................................... 38

11 Appendix ......................................................... 42

11.1 Default Settings ................................................ 42

11.2 Technical Specifications ...................................... 43

12 For More Help .................................................. 44

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1 Product Overview

1.1 Ports and Buttons

Number Port or

Button

1 WPS Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS)

2 WLAN Enables or disables the WLAN function. 3 On/Off Powers the HG659b on or off. 4 Power Connects to a power adapter.

Description

negotiation.

Number Port or

Description

Button

5 Reset Restores the HG659b to its default settin gs

after you press and hold this button for 8 seconds to 10 seconds while the HG659b is powered on.

CAUTION

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

6 DSL Used to connect to the MODEM port on the

splitter or connec t to the telephone wall jack.

7 Phone1~

Connects to a telephone.

Phone2

8 LAN1 ~

LAN4

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

9 WAN Connects to an Ethernet device that

provides Internet access, such as a fibre ONT, modem or switc h.

10 USB Connects to a USB device, such as a USB

storage device or a printer.

CAUTION

If you connec t a U SB device to the HG659b, verify that the input voltage and current of the USB device does not exceed 5 V/0.65 A. Otherwise, the HG659b may malfunction.

1.2 Indicators

Indicator Status Description

Power Steady

The HG659b is powered on.

on Off The HG659b is powered off or faulty.

WAN Blinking A DSL connection is being activated.

Steady on

 A DSL connection has been set up and

activated.

 A WAN connection has been set up.

Off  The HG659b is powered off.

 The WAN or DSL port is not connected.

Internet Steady

 The HG659b is working in routin g

mode.

 The WAN connection is set up.  No data is being transmitted.

Indicator Status Description

Blinking  The HG659b is working in routin g

mode.

 The WAN connection is set up.  Data is being transmitted.

Off  The HG659b is working in bridge

mode.

 The HG659b is working in routin g

mode, but the conn e c tion to the WAN has not been set up.

 The HG659b is powered off.

WLAN Steady

on Fast

Blinking (2Hz)

Slow Flashing

(1Hz)

Off  The WLAN function is disabled.

VoIP Steady

on Blinking The HG659b is registered with a SIP

Off  The HG659b is not registered with a

The HG659b has WLAN enabled, but is not transmittin g data.

The HG659b has WLAN enabled, and data is being transmitted.

The HG659b is atte mptin g to conn ect to a wireless client ove r the WLAN using the WPS function.

This process lasts for no longer than 120 seconds.

 The HG659b is powered off.

The HG659b is registered with a SIP server, but no da ta is being tran smitted.

server, and data is being transmitted.

SIP server.

 The HG659b is powered off.

Indicator Status Description

LAN1 ~ LAN4

Steady on

The HG659b is connected to a device properly.

Blinking Data is being transmitted betw een the

HG659b and the device connected.

Off  No connection is set up on th e port.

 The HG659b is powered off.

USB Blinking  The HG659b is being activated

through USB modem.

 Data is being transmitted on the USB

port.

Steady on

 The HG659b is activated through USB

modem.

 A portable storage device is connected

to the USB port.

Off  The USB port is not connected.

 The HG659b is powered off.

2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Selecting an Installation Location

Place the HG659b on a well-v entilated ev en sur face without exposu re to direct sunligh t. F or the bes t possible performan ce, ta ke note of the following:

− Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, betw een the c omputer and HG659b.

− Ensure that the computer and HG659b are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or elec tric fields, such as microwave ovens.

2.2 Installing the HG659b on a DSL

1. Telephone wall jack

2. DSL filter

3. Telephone

4. HG659b

5. Power adapter

6. Desktop computer

7. Set-top Box

8. Laptop computer

9. Mobile phone

10. Tablet

Broadband Service

If you have su bscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the HG659b to a telephone port f or Internet access.

Connect your dev ices in the sequence indicated in th e following figure.

When setting up the HG659b for the first time, connect the HG659b to a computer using an Ethernet cable

2.3 Installing the HG659b on a Fibre

1. Ethernet wa ll j a c k

2. HG659b

3. Power adapter

4. Desktop computer

5. Set-top Box

6. Telephone

7. Laptop computer

8. Mobile phone

9. Tablet

Broadband Service

In some regions, broadban d service is delivered by a Fibre connection. On this network , your HG659b gateway is directly c onnected to the Internet throu g h the local fibre company optical termination point (ONT) installed in your premise.

If you have subscribed to fibre broadband serv ices , connect your HG659b WAN Ethernet port to your f ibre company ONT us ing the blue Ethernet cable supplied.

Connect your dev ices in the sequence indicated in th e following figure.

2.4 Installing USB Mobile Broadband

1. Data card

2. HG659b

3. Power adapter

4. Desktop computer

5. Set-top Box

6. Telephone

7. Laptop computer

8. Mobile phone

9. Tablet

charges. Ensure your mobile broadband data plan is correct for

on the HG659b

If you wish to use 3G mobil e broadband to access the Intern et, plug in a supported 3G USB Mobile B roadban d T-Stick into the US B inter fa ce in the rear of the HG659b.

Connect your dev ices in the sequence indicated in th e following figure.

Using 3G Mobile Broadband in c urs mobile broadband data your needs before using.

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