Huawei MT882 Users Manual

SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router

User Manual

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router User Manual

Issue 01

Date 2007-09-06

No. 103074

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address:	Huawei Industrial Base
	Bantian, Longgang
	Shenzhen 518129
	People's Republic of China
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Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2007. All rights reserved.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

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All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Notice

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Safety Precautions

General Requirements:

zBefore you install and use the device, read these safety precautions carefully and observe them during operation.

zDuring storage, transportation and operation of the device, keep the device dry.

zDuring storage, transportation and operation of the device, avoid collision and crash of the device.

zNever attempt to dismantle the device by yourself. In case of any fault, contact the appointed maintenance center for repair.

zWithout prior written consent, no organization or individual is permitted to make any change to the structure or safety design of the device. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is not liable to any consequences or legal issues due to such changes.

zWhile using the device, observe all applicable laws, directives and regulations, and respect the legal rights of other people.

Environmental Requirements:

zPlace the device at a well-ventilated place. Do not dispose the device to direct sunlight.

zKeep the device clean and free of dusts.

zPlace the device on a stable platform.

zDo not place any object on top of the device. Otherwise, the device may be too hot during operation. It can even be deformed or damaged by the heavy load.

zKeep at least 10 cm between the device and the closest object for heat dissipation.

zDo not place the device on or near any object that can easily catch fire, such as something made of rubber.

zKeep the device far away from any heat source or bare fire, such as a candle or an electric heater.

zKeep the device far away from any household appliance with strong magnetic field or electromagnetic field, such as a microwave oven or a refrigerator.

Operating Requirements:

zDo no let a child operate the device without guidance.

zDo not let a child play with the device or any accessory. Swallowing the accessories may lead to peril.

zUse the accessories provided or authorized by the manufacturer only.

zThe power supply of the device shall meet the requirements of the input voltage of the device.

zBefore plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect it from the power supply.

zWhile plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are completely dry.

zDo not tread on, pull or over-bend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may be damaged, leading to malfunction of the device.

zDo not use an old or a damaged power cable.

zDuring lightning weather, stop using the device and disconnect it from the power supply. Unplug the power plug and the ADSL twisted pair, to avoid lightning strike.

zIf the device is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power supply and unplug the power plug.

zIn any of the following cases, stop using the device, disconnect it from the power supply and unplug the power plug immediately: there is smoke emitted from the device, or there is some abnormal noise or smell. Contact the specified maintenance center for repair.

zAvoid any object (such as metal shavings) from entering the device from the heat dissipation intakes.

zDo not scratch or abrade the shell of the device. This may lead to malfunctions of the device. The shed painting material may also lead to skin allergy.

zKeep the power plug clean and dry. Using a dirty or wet power plug may lead to electric shock or other perils.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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	Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .....................................................................		1
1.1	Functions and Features.........................................................	1
1.2	Appearance ...........................................................................	1
	1.2.1 Front Panel .................................................................	2
	1.2.2 Rear Panel..................................................................	4
Chapter 2 Installation of the MT882 ................................................		6
2.1	Preparation............................................................................	6
2.2	Connecting the MT882..........................................................	6
2.3	Installing the USB Driver .......................................................	8
	2.3.1 Installing the USB Driver in Linux ...............................	8
	2.3.2 Installing the USB Driver in MAC OS X ....................	11
	2.3.3 Installing the USB Driver in Windows Vista/XP/2K...	15
2.4	Setting Up the Configuration Environment..........................	19
	2.4.1 Planning the Parameters ..........................................	19
	2.4.2 Operation ..................................................................	20
2.5 Web Setup Page .................................................................		21
Chapter 3 Service Configuration...................................................		23
3.1	Configuration Method..........................................................	23
	3.1.1 Protocol Model..........................................................	23
	3.1.2 Steps.........................................................................	24
3.2	Service Modes of the MT882 ..............................................	25
3.3	Configuring the Pure Bridge Mode......................................	27
	3.3.1 Preparation ...............................................................	27

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	3.3.2 Steps.........................................................................	28
3.4	Configuring the PPPoE Mode .............................................	29
	3.4.1 Preparation ...............................................................	30
	3.4.2 Steps.........................................................................	31
3.5	Configuring the PPPoA Mode .............................................	33
3.6	Configuring the RFC2684B Mode .......................................	33
	3.6.1 Preparation ...............................................................	34
	3.6.2 Steps.........................................................................	34
3.7	Configuring the RFC2684(IPoA) Mode ...............................	37
Chapter 4 Other Configurations ....................................................		38
4.1	Changing the LAN IP Address ............................................	38
4.2	Changing the Administrator Password................................	39
4.3	Restoring the Default Settings ............................................	39
4.4	Firmware Upgrade...............................................................	40
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................		41
5.1	Fixing Common Problems...................................................	41
5.2 FAQs ...................................................................................		42
Chapter 6 Technical Specifications ..............................................		44
Chapter 7 Appendix ........................................................................		46
7.1	Default Settings ...................................................................	46
	7.1.1 Common Default Parameters ...................................	46
	7.1.2 Default PVC Parameters ..........................................	46
7.2	Acronyms and Abbreviations ..............................................	48

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter describes the functions and the appearance of the SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router (hereinafter referred to as the MT882).

1.1 Functions and Features

The MT882 is a type of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) terminal. Using the MT882 and a telephone line, you can enjoy data, video and audio services at a high speed.

The features of the MT882 are:

zHigh transmission rate: The maximum downlink transmission rate is 24 Mbit/s. The maximum uplink transmission rate is 1.2 Mbit/s.

zStrong network adaptability: The MT882 can interconnect with multiple Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs).

zStrong maintainability: The MT882 provides a number of indicators, helping you to locate failures.

zEasy operation: The MT882 provides user-friendly interfaces for configuration and management.

1.2Appearance

This section describes the appearance of the MT882.

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1.2.1 Front Panel

Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the MT882.

Figure 1-1 Front panel of the MT882

Note:

The figure of the front panel is only for your reference.

Table 1-1 describes the indicators on the front panel.

Table 1-1 Indicators on the front panel

	Indicator	Status		Description
		Steady		The MT882 is powered on.
	Power	green light
		Off		The MT882 is powered off.

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	Indicator	Status	Description
		Blinking	The MT882 is being activated.
		green light
		On	The MT882 is activated.
		Blinking
	ADSL	orange	The built-in PPP dial-up software is dialing.
		light
	LINK
		Steady	The built-in PPP dial-up software
		orange
			completes dialing successfully.
		light
		Off	The telephone line is not connected or the
			MT882 is preparing for the next activation.
		Blinking	Data is being transmitted over the ADSL
	ADSL	green light	interface.
	ACT	Off	No data is transmitted over the ADSL
			interface.
		On	The Ethernet interface is connected.
		Blinking	Data is being transmitted over the Ethernet
		green light	interface and the data rate is 10 Mbit/s.
	LAN
		Blinking	Data is being transmitted over the Ethernet
		orange
			interface and the data rate is 100 Mbit/s.
		light
		Off	The Ethernet interface is not connected.

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Indicator	Status	Description
	Steady	The USB interface is connected.
	green light
USB
	Blinking	Data is being transmitted over the USB
	green light	interface.
	Off	The USB interface is not connected.

Note:

If the MT882 fails to activate, it tries again after one minute. The ADSL LINK indicator is off during this period.

1.2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of the MT882.

Figure 1-2 Rear panel of the MT882

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Note:

The figure of the rear panel is only for your reference.

Table 1-2 describes the interfaces and buttons on the rear panel.

Table 1-2 Interfaces and buttons on the rear panel

Interface/Button

ADSL

USB

Ethernet

Reset

Power

12V AC 0.8A

Description

It connects with the Modem interface of a splitter.

It connects with a computer.

It connects with a computer or a switch.

It restores the default settings of the MT882.

Once you press this button, all your customized settings will be lost. Be cautious with this operation.

It powers on or off the MT882.

It connects with the power adapter.

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Chapter 2 Installation of the MT882

This chapter introduces the installation of the MT882.

2.1 Preparation

Before installing the MT882, prepare the following components:

zEthernet card: The MT882 communicates with a computer through an Ethernet card. Make sure that an Ethernet card is installed on the computer before connecting the MT882 with the computer.

zSplitter (optional): A splitter can separate the data signals from the voice signals being transmitted over a telephone line. Only with this component can you make a telephone call and access the Internet at the same time.

2.2Connecting the MT882

You can connect the MT882 according to Figure 2-1.

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Figure 2-1 Connecting the MT882

	(1)	PC	(2)	Phone	(3)	RJ-11 telephone line
	(4)	Splitter	(5)	RJ-11 telephone line	(6)	Phone jack
	(7)	RJ-11 telephone	(8)	MT882	(9)	RJ-45 Ethernet cable
	line

Caution:

Before connecting the MT882, power off the MT882 and the computer.

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Operation:

1)Connect the interfaces of the splitter with other devices by

using a telephone line:

zLINE interface --> telephone jack on the wall

zMODEM interface --> ADSL interface of the MT882

zPHONE interface --> telephone

2)Connect the Ethernet interface of the MT882 with the Ethernet interface of the computer by using a straight through cable.

3)Connect the MT882 to a power socket by using the provided power adapter.

4)Press the Power button of the MT882 to power on the MT882.

5)Check the Power indicator on the front panel of the MT882. If it is on, the MT882 is powered on.

2.3Installing the USB Driver

You need to install the USB driver on your PC before using the USB connection. The installation process of the USB driver varies on different systems. The following provides instructions for three systems: Linux, MAC OS 9/10, and Windows.

2.3.1 Installing the USB Driver in Linux

To install the USB driver in a Linux system, do as follows.

1)Start RedHat 8.0, and log in as root.

2)Copy the original codes to the usb_driver_for_linux directory.

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3)Execute the following commands:

#cd usb_driver_for_linux

#make

#make install

Note:

usb_driver_for_linux is the file name where you store the driver.

4)Edit file located on /etc/rc.d/rc.local, append two lines as below:

insmod /usr/local/lib/trendchip/trendchip.o &>/dev/null &

ifconfig eth1 192.168.1.2 up &>/dev/null &

Note:

This step will make trendchip's driver be loaded automatically when system startup.

5)Create a new file named ifcfg-eth1 in

/etc/sysconfig/networking/device/. We assume that you already have an interface eth0. Add the following content in the file.

USERCTL=no

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PEERDNS=yes

GATEWAY=192.168.1.1

TYPE=Ethernet

DEVICE=eth1

HWADDR=00:aa:bb:cc:00:01

BOOTPROTO=none

NETMASK=255.255.255.0

ONBOOT=no

IPADDR=192.168.1.2

NETWORK=192.168.1.0

BROADCAST=192.168.1.255

Note:

This step will create a new Ethernet interface eth1 and configure this properties.

6)Create or modify the file named resolv.conf in

/etc/sysconfig/networking/profiles/default/. Add the following content:

nameserver <ip of your primary DNS>

nameserver <ip of your second DNS>

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