SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router
User Manual
HUAWEI
SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router
User Manual
V200R001
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SmartAX MT882 ADSL Router
User Manual
Manual Version
Product Version
V2.10
V200R001C01B021
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About This Manual
Release Notes
The product version corresponds to the manual is SmartAX MT882
ADSL Router V200R001C01B021.
Organization
1 MT882 Overview provides a brief description of MT882 and a
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list of features.
2 Hardware Installation introduces the hardware installation of
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MT882.
3 Before Configuring MT882 introduces the preparation
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procedures before configuring the MT882.
4 Web-based Management describes how to use the embedded
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Web-based management software to configure the MT882.
5 Service Configuration describes the detailed configuration
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procedures for 6 applications.
6 Troubleshooting lists several FAQs and trouble-locating
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methods.
7 Technical Specifications gives the technical specifications of
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the MT882.
8 Appendix gives the abbreviation list and default factory settings
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for MT882.
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Intended Audience
The manual is intended for the following readers:
Marketing staff
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Installation engineers & technicians
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Operation & maintenance personnel
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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
indicator
Power
ADSL LINK
ADSL ACT
LAN
Status Description
Steady green
light
Steady green
light
Blinking green
light
Steady green or
orange light
Blinking green or
orange light
Steady or
blinking green
light
Steady or
blinking orange
light
The unit is powered on.
A valid ADSL connection.
There is traffic over ADSL line.
A valid LAN connection.
There is traffic over Ethernet.
The speed of data transfer is
10Mbit/s.
The speed of data transfer is
100Mbps.
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LED
Status Description
indicator
Steady green
light
A valid USB connection.
USB
Blinking green
light
There is traffic over USB.
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:
ADSL: ADSL port, connecting to the splitter
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USB: USB port, connecting to PC or hub
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Ethernet: Ethernet port, connecting to PC or hub
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Reset: press this button for 3 seconds to restore the
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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
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9V AC 1A: power input plug
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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.
LINE: connect to the telephone jack
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PHONE: connect to the telephone
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MODEM: connect to ADSL modem with RJ-11 telephone
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line
1.3 MT882 Features
Data rates up to 24 Mbps for downstream and 1.2 Mbps for
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upstream
Friendly Web-Based graphical user interface for
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configuration and management
Supporting up to eight simultaneous virtual connections
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Widest range of DSLAM interoperability
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Built-in MIBs for SNMP management
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Upgradeable firmware through TFTP
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Easy 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
2.1 Preparations
2.1.1 Checking Computer Configuration
Item Requirement
OS Web browser, such as IE, is installed.
Web browser
type
Web browser
settings
Microsoft Internet Explorer®5.0 or Netscape
Navigator
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4.7 or above.
Enable JavaScript
NIC adapter
Ethernet port
Enable TCP/IP
2.1.2 Collecting ISP Information
VPI, VCI
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Encapsulation type
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Protocol type
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Modulation type
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User name, password
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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
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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3. Uninstall MT882 USB Driver for MAC
1) Click and select Applications.
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2) Click to select MT882 Modem.
3) Select Uninstall.app.
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4) Press <Next> button to start the uninstalling process.
5) Type in the administrator’s account and password, press
<OK> button.
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6) After the end of uninstalling process, select the option
Restart Now and then click on <Finish> button to reboot
your computer.
III. Install USB driver for Mac OS 9.2
1. Install MT882 USB Driver for MAC OS 9.2
1) Firstly click on Installer.app, a screen with welcome
information will be opened, shown as below:
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2) Press “Next” button to enter the next screen, shown as
below:
3) 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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4) After completed the installation, press <Finish> button.
You can enjoy your DSL modem now!
2. Configure MAC Network
1) Click Apple Menu -> scroll down to select System
Preference -> select Network -> select TCP/IP, the
opened screen as below:
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2) Enter the proper value for each parameter and click on
<Options…> button.
3) Start your Web Browser and Key in http://192.168.1.1
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 9.2.
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3. Uninstall MT882 USB Driver for MAC
1) Click to select MT882 Modem.
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