Huawei SmartAX MT882 User Manual

SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router

User Manual

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SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router

User Manual

V200R001

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SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router

User Manual

Manual Version V2.10

Product Version V200R001C01B021

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About This Manual

Release Notes

The product version corresponds to the manual is SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router V200R001C01B021.

Organization

z1 MT882 Overview provides a brief description of MT882 and a list of features.

z2 Hardware Installation introduces the hardware installation of MT882.

z3 Before Configuring MT882 introduces the preparation procedures before configuring the MT882.

z4 Web-based Management describes how to use the embedded Web-based management software to configure the MT882.

z5 Service Configuration describes the detailed configuration procedures for 6 applications.

z6 Troubleshooting lists several FAQs and trouble-locating methods.

z7 Technical Specifications gives the technical specifications of the MT882.

z8 Appendix gives the abbreviation list and default factory settings for MT882.

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Intended Audience

The manual is intended for the following readers:

Marketing staff

Installation engineers & technicians Operation & maintenance personnel

Conventions

The manual uses the following conventions:

I. General conventions

Convention	Description
Arial	Normal paragraphs are in Arial.

Boldface	Headings are in Boldface.

Courier New	Terminal Display is in Courier New.

II. Symbols

Eye-catching symbols are also used in this manual to highlight the points worthy of special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows:

Caution: Means reader be extremely careful during the

operation.

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Note: Means a complementary description.

Environmental Protection

This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

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	Table of Contents
1 MT882 Overview.............................................................................		1
1.1	Appearance...........................................................................	1
1.2	Parts of MT882......................................................................	1
	1.2.1 Front Panel .................................................................	1
	1.2.2 Rear Panel..................................................................	3
	1.2.3 External Splitter ..........................................................	4
1.3	MT882 Features....................................................................	4
2 Hardware Installation ....................................................................		6
2.1	Preparations..........................................................................	6
	2.1.1 Checking Computer Configuration .............................	6
	2.1.2 Collecting ISP Information..........................................	6
2.2	Fixing of the MT882 ..............................................................	7
2.3	Connecting MT882................................................................	7
	2.3.1 Installing USB Driver ..................................................	7
	2.3.2 Connecting ADSL Line .............................................	24
	2.3.3 Connecting the Computer to the MT882 ..................	24
	2.3.4 Connecting Ethernet LAN to the MT882 ..................	25
2.4	Powering On the MT882 .....................................................	26
3 Before Configuring the MT882 ...................................................		27
3.1 When to Configure the MT882............................................		27
3.2	Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer.........................	28
3.3	Accessing the Web-based Configuration Manager ............	28
	3.3.1 Checking for Proxy Service ......................................	29
	3.3.2 Applying the LAN IP Address of MT882...................	29
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		3.3.3 Inputting the User Name and Password ..................	29
4 Web-Based Management ............................................................			31
4.1	Manager Interface Layout ...................................................		31
4.2	System View (Home Page).................................................		33
4.3 WAN Setting........................................................................			34
		4.3.1 RFC2684 Bridged Connection .................................	34
		4.3.2 RFC2684 Routed Configuration ...............................	38
		4.3.3 PPP Configuration....................................................	40
4.4	DHCP Configuration............................................................		41
4.5	DNS Configuration ..............................................................		43
4.6	NAT Configuration...............................................................		44
4.7	Static Route.........................................................................		46
4.8	LAN Setting .........................................................................		47
4.9	Virtual Server ......................................................................		49
4.10		Applications.......................................................................	51
4.11		Filters ................................................................................	53
		4.11.1 IP Filters .................................................................	54
		4.11.2 MAC Filters.............................................................	57
		4.11.3 URL Blocking..........................................................	59
		4.11.4 Domain Blocking.....................................................	61
4.12		Firewall Rules....................................................................	62
4.13		RIP ....................................................................................	65
4.14		Administrator Setting.........................................................	67
4.15		Time ..................................................................................	69
4.16		System Setting ..................................................................	70
4.17		Firmware Upgrade ............................................................	71
4.18		Log ....................................................................................	73
		4.18.1 View Log.................................................................	73
		4.18.2 Log Settings............................................................	74

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	4.18.3 Save .......................................................................		75
4.19 Diagnostics........................................................................			75
4.20 Traffic Statistics.................................................................			77
5 Service Configuration .................................................................			78
5.1	Preparation for Service Configuration.................................		78
5.2	PPPoE Configuration ..........................................................		80
5.3	PPPoA Configuration ..........................................................		81
5.4	RFC	2684 Bridged (Pure Bridge) Configuration .................	82
5.5	RFC	2684 Bridged (Static IP) Configuration.......................	83
5.6	RFC	2684 Bridged (DHCP) Configuration ..........................	84
5.7	RFC	2684 Route (IPoA) Configuration ...............................	85
6 Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................................			87
6.1	Quick Troubleshooting ........................................................		87
6.2 FAQs ...................................................................................			88
7 Technical Specifications.............................................................			93
8 Appendix ......................................................................................			95
8.1	Factory Default Settings......................................................		95
8.2 FCC .....................................................................................			96
8.3	Abbreviations ......................................................................		99

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1 MT882 Overview

In this chapter you will learn about the appearance and features of the MT882.

1.1 Appearance

MT882 provides the small and private network with simple, secure, and cost-efficient ADSL Internet connection. It enables many interactive multi-media applications such as video conferencing. Figure 1-1 shows the appearance of the MT882.

Figure 1-1 Appearance

1.2 Parts of MT882

1.2.1 Front Panel

Place the MT882 in a location where the LED indicators can be easily viewed.

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The LEDs on the front panel of the MT882 are shown as below:

Figure 1-2 LED indicators on the front panel

The meanings of LEDs are listed as follows:

LED	Status	Description
indicator	Status	Description
indicator
Power	Steady green	The unit is powered on.
Power	light	The unit is powered on.
	light

ADSL LINK	Steady green	A valid ADSL connection.
ADSL LINK	light	A valid ADSL connection.
	light

ADSL ACT	Blinking green	There is traffic over ADSL line.
ADSL ACT	light	There is traffic over ADSL line.
	light

	Steady green or	A valid LAN connection.
	orange light	A valid LAN connection.
	orange light

	Blinking green or	There is traffic over Ethernet.
	orange light	There is traffic over Ethernet.
	orange light

LAN	Steady or	The speed of data transfer is
	blinking green	The speed of data transfer is
	blinking green	10Mbit/s.
	light	10Mbit/s.
	light

	Steady or	The speed of data transfer is
	blinking orange	The speed of data transfer is
	blinking orange	100Mbps.
	light	100Mbps.
	light

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LED	Status	Description
indicator	Status	Description
indicator
	Steady green	A valid USB connection.
	light	A valid USB connection.
USB	light

	Blinking green	There is traffic over USB.
	Blinking green
	light
	light

1.2.2 Rear Panel

All cables are connected to the rear panel of MT882.

The ports and switch on the rear panel of MT882 are shown as below:

Figure 1-3 Rear panel cable and power connections

The meaning of ports and switch are listed as follows:

zADSL: ADSL port, connecting to the splitter

zUSB: USB port, connecting to PC or hub

zEthernet: Ethernet port, connecting to PC or hub

zReset: press this button for 3 seconds to restore the default setting. This operation will let you lose your customized setting. Please be careful when using Reset button.

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Power: power switch

9V AC 1A: power input plug

Note:

Different adapters are used in according to regions. Make sure your power adapter is comply with the sign in the rear panel (9V AC 1A or 9V DC 1A).

1.2.3 External Splitter

Using the splitter can reduce disturbance signals in the telephone line. The MT882 has to use an external splitter, which has three ports: LINE, PHONE and MODEM.

zLINE: connect to the telephone jack

zPHONE: connect to the telephone

zMODEM: connect to ADSL modem with RJ-11 telephone line

1.3MT882 Features

zData rates up to 24 Mbps for downstream and 1.2 Mbps for upstream

zFriendly Web-Based graphical user interface for configuration and management

zSupporting up to eight simultaneous virtual connections

zWidest range of DSLAM interoperability

zBuilt-in MIBs for SNMP management

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zUpgradeable firmware through TFTP

zEasy to install and use

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2 Hardware Installation

In this chapter you will learn about the various connections you need to make in order to use the MT882.

1)Preparations

2)Connecting the MT882

3)Powering on the MT882

2.1Preparations

2.1.1 Checking Computer Configuration

	Item	Requirement
	OS	Web browser, such as IE, is installed.

	Web browser	Microsoft Internet Explorer®5.0 or Netscape
	type	Navigator®4.7 or above.
	Web browser	Enable JavaScript
	settings	Enable JavaScript
	settings

	Ethernet port	NIC adapter
	Ethernet port	Enable TCP/IP
		Enable TCP/IP

2.1.2 Collecting ISP Information

zVPI, VCI

zEncapsulation type

zProtocol type

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Modulation type

User name, password

2.2 Fixing of the MT882

TheMT882 can be put in a horizontal or a vertical position as well as being hung on the wall. Place the MT882 in a location where the LED indicators can be easily viewed.

2.3 Connecting MT882

2.3.1 Installing USB Driver

You should install the USB driver into your PC before using USB connection. For different system, the process of USB driver installing is different. Following is instruction for three systems: Linux, MAC OS 9/ 10, and Windows:

I. Install USB driver for Linux

1)Firstly start RedHat 8.0, and then select “install all”.

2)Log in under root.

3)#cd /usr/src

#ln –s linux-2.4.18-14 linux

4)Copy original codes to /root/MT882.

5)#cd /root/MT882

#make clean

#make all

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6) Add alias eth1 VKGEther to /etc/modules.conf.

# vi /etc/modules.conf

7)Reboot linux, connect USB cable to ADSL.

8)#cd /root/MT882

# insmod ./VKGEther

9)#ifconfig eth0 down

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ifconfig eth1 192.168.1.3 up

II. Install USB driver for MAC OS X

1. Install MT882 USB Driver for MAC OS X

1)Firstly click on Installer, a screen with welcome information will be opened, shown as below:

2)Press “Next” button to enter the Authentication screen, shown as below:

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3)Type in the administrator’s account and password and then press <OK> button to enter the next screen.

4)Please read the content of License Agreement. If you agree with the License Agreement, press <Accept> button to start the installation.

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5)After completed the installation, click to select the option Restart now, and press <Finish> button. Your computer will be rebooted.

2. Configure MAC Network

1)Click Apple Menu -> scroll down to select System Preference -> select Network, the opened screen as below:

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2)Enter the proper value for each parameter and click on <Apply Now> button.

3)Start your Web Browser and Key in http://192.168.1.1 at the URL/Address field to open up the Login Page for the user. Key in the username and password and click <OK> button to enter the Web GUI of MAC OS.

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