WS322 300Mbps Mini
Wireless Router
Quick Start Guide
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Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Click Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS
server addresses. Set IP address to 192.168.33.x (any integer
ranging from 2 to 252), Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and Preferred
DNS server to 192.168.33.1. Then click OK.
Hardware Specications Working Modes
1 2
WiFi Router Mode That Helps You Establish a Private Access Point WiFi Repeater Mode That Expands the WLAN Coverage WiFi Client Mode That Provides Internet Access for Devices
In this mode, the WS322 is connected to the Internet through its Ethernet
port and works as a WiFi access point in a home, providing Internet access
for wireless clients, such as phones and computers.
To set up a wireless connection, press and hold the WS322's WPS button
more than 1 second and less than 2 seconds, and press the wireless
client's WPS button within 2 minutes. When the connection is set up, the
WS322's status indicator turns from blinking to steady on.
To change WS322 into WiFi Router mode, press and hold the WS322's
WPS button more than 4 second and less than 6 seconds. Then release the
WPS button when you see a signal strength indicator blinking. The WS322
will restart and change into WiFi Router mode.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
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Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
1. Choose Start > Control Panel >
Network and Internet >
Network and Sharing Center >
Change adapter settings.
Right-click Local Area
Connection, and choose
Connect/Disconnect.
Signal strength indicator
Status indicator
WPS button
Figures in this guide are provided for your reference only. The
actual product may vary.
Reset button
Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
1. Choose Start > Control Panel >
Network and Internet
Connections.
2. Choose Network Connections
> Local Area Connection.
Right-click Local Area
Connection,and choose
Properties.
Status
Item
Off The WS322 is powered off or faulty.
Blinking red: the WS322 is powering on.
Blinking
Status
indicator
Signal
strength
indicator
WPS
button
Reset
button
3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS
server addresses. Set IP address to 192.168.33.x (any integer
ranging from 2 to 252), Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and Preferred
DNS server to 192.168.33.1, and click OK.
Blinking blue: the WS322 is connecting to the network.
Steady red: the WS322 is working properly but is not
Steady
connected to any network.
on
Steady blue: the WS322 is connected to the network.
Off The WS322 is not connected to any network.
Blinking The WS322 is changing its working mode.
The WS322 is connected to a network. The lightened
Steady
indicator bars indicates the network signal strength. Three
on
bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar
means the network signals are weak.
Quickly sets up a wireless connection or changes WS322's
/
working mode.
Restores the WS322 to its factory settings. When the
WS322 is powered on, use a sharp object to push and hold
/
this button for 1 second or more to restore the WS322 to its
default settings.
Description
2. From the wireless network list,
choose the WS322's SSID, and
click Connect.
In this mode, the WS322 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing
Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers.
This mode is used to expand the existing access point or router's signal
coverage.
To set up a wireless connection, press and hold the WS322's WPS button
more than 1 second and less than 2 seconds, and press the access point
device's WPS button within 2 minutes. When the connection is set up, the
WS322's status indicator turns from blinking to steady on.
To change WS322 into WiFi Repeater mode, press and hold the WS322's
WPS button more than 6 second and less than 8 seconds. Then release
the WPS button when you see two signal strength indicators blinking. The
WS322 will restart and change into WiFi Repeater mode.
3. Enter the key, and click OK. 4. After the key is veried,
Connected is displayed on the
right of the network icon,
indicating that the WS322 and
computer are wirelessly
connected.
Without the WLAN Function
In this mode, the WS322 is connected to a client, such as set-top box (STB)
or computer, through its Ethernet port, providing the client with wireless
access to a wireless access point or router.
To set up a wireless connection, press and hold the WS322's WPS button
more than 1 second and less than 2 seconds, and press the access point
device's WPS button within 2 minutes. When the connection is set up, the
WS322's status indicator turns from blinking to steady on.
To change WS322 into WiFi Client mode, press and hold the WS322's WPS
button more than 8 second and less than 10 seconds. Then release the
WPS button when you see three signal strength indicators blinking. The
WS322 will restart and change into WiFi Client mode.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
1. Choose Start > Control Panel >
Network and Internet
Connections > Network
Connections. Right-click
Wireless Network Connection,
and choose View Available
Wireless Networks.
2. From the wireless network list,
choose the WS322's SSID, and
click Connect.
Setting the Computer's IP Address
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Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
1. Choose Start > Control Panel >
Network and Internet >
Network and Sharing Center.
3. Enter the key and click OK.
4. After the key is veried, Connected is displayed on the right of the
network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set up
between the computer and WS322.
2. Choose Change adapter
settings > Local Area
Connection. Right-click Local
Area Connection, and choose
Properties.
For the WS322's default SSID and key, see the label on its casing.
Issue: 96721726 _01
Quickly Conguring the WS322
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1. Launch a browser. In the
address box, enter media.
router or 192.168.33.1, and
press Enter. Then enter your
user name and password.
The default user name and password are both admin. To protect
your device from unauthorized access, change your user name and
password the rst time you log in.
2. Click the working mode you want.
3. Set the wireless parameters for the mode you selected.
3.1 WiFi Router Mode
3.1.1 Click WiFi Router.
3.1.2 Click Next.
3.1.3 Select the desired network connection type, and click Next.
Application Scenario Connection
The user name and password are provided by your
Internet service provider (ISP).
The user name and password are provided by your ISP.
Set up a dial-up connection on one computer only.
Certain parameters, such as the static IP address and
DNS server address, are provided by your ISP.
No parameters are provided by your ISP. The IP
address is automatically assigned by the ISP.
Type
PPPoE
Bridge
IP Static
DHCP
3.1.4 Set the SSID and password for the access point, and click Next.
For the following procedure, see chapter 6 "Changing the IP address."
3.2 WiFi Repeater Mode
3.2.1 Click WiFi Repeater.
3.2.2 Click Next.
3.2.3 Click SCAN to search for networks in range.
3.2.4 Select the network you want to connect, enter the key,
and click Next.
It is recommended that you use this mode when the signal strength
is two bars or better.
3.3 WiFi Client Mode
3.3.1Click WiFi Client.
3.2.2 Click Next.
3.3 WiFi Client Mode
3.2.3 Click SCAN to search for networks in range.
3.2.4 Select the network you want to connect, enter the key, and
click Next.
It is recommended that you use this mode when the signal strength
is two bars or better.
Setting the IP Address of the Device
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Connecting to WS322's WLAN
This chapter use computers running Windows 7 and Windows XP to illustrate
how to set the IP address of the device connecting to the WS322's WLAN.
Procedure on Computers
Running Windows 7
Click Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain
DNS
address automatically,
and click OK.
Procedure on Computers
Running Windows XP
Click Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain
DNS address automatically,
and click OK.
Connecting a Device to the WS322 WLAN
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This chapter use computers running Windows 7 and Windows XP to
illustrate how to connect a device to the WS322's WLAN.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
1. From the wireless network list,
click the SSID set when you
congured the WS322, and
click Connect.
This operation applies to WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes only.
2. If you have set a key for the
wireless network when you
congured the WS322, enter
the key when prompted, and
click OK.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
1. From the wireless network
list, double-click the SSID set
when you congured the
router.
2. If you have set a key for the
wireless network when you
congured the router, enter the
key when prompted, and click
Connect.
FAQs
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What can I do if I cannot access the Internet through a wireless network
adapter?
1.
Check whether the WS323's WLAN indicator is on. If the WLAN indicator
is off, the WLAN function of the router is disabled. Log in to the web
management page, choose Basic > WLAN, and select Enable WLAN.
2.
Check that the WLAN function is enabled on the computer. A computer
running Windows 7 is used as an example: Right-click My Computer,
and choose Manage > Services and Applications > Services, and
check whether WLAN AutoCong is Started. If not, right-click WLAN
AutoCong, and choose Start.
> If the wireless network adapter driver is installed and the network
adapter is enabled, a green icon is displayed next to it.
> If the wireless network adapter is disabled, a red X is displayed
next to it. To enable the network adapter, right-click it and choose
Enable.
> If the network adapter driver is not properly installed, a question
mark or exclamation mark is displayed. In this case, re-install the
network adapter driver.
> If no network adapter is found, right-click any icon, and choose Scan
for hardware changes.
3.
Place the WS323 close to the computer, and make sure that there are
no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between them.
4.
Go to the wireless network connection list to check whether the
computer is connected to the WLAN set up by the WS323.
5.
Try to access multiple websites to check whether the WS323 can access
other websites.
If the WS323 cannot access other websites, restore the default settings of
the WS323. If the problem persists, contact your network service provider.
What can I do if I cannot access the WS323 conguration page?
1.
Check that the cables, such as the power cable and telephone cable,
are securely connected, and that the LAN port's indicator is on.
2.
Check that the user name and password to access the web management
page are correct.
3.
Check whether the computer's IP address is 192.168.33.x. (x is any integer
from 2 to 254.) If not, see chapter "Setting the Computer's IP Address" to
set the IP address. If the computer cannot properly obtain an IP address,
restart the computer.
4.
Launch the Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options >
Connections > LAN settings, and ensure that none of the check boxes
are selected.
If the problem persists, restore the WS323 to its factory settings.
What are the meanings of the WS323 signal indicator?
The WS323 signal indicator only works in Wi-Fi repeater and Wi-Fi client
modes.
The number of lightened bars shows the network signal strength. Three
bars mean the network signals are strong, two bars mean the network
signals are good, and one bar means the network signals are weak. It is
recommended that you use the WS323 in a network where the signal
strength is strong or good.
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2012. All rights reserved.
This document is provided for your reference only. All statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a
warranty of any kind, express or implied.
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