Huawei WS323 Owner's Manual
WS323 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
WS323 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender
V100R001
User Guide
202577_02
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Contents
1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1-1
1.1 Supported Features .................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Ports and Buttons .................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Indicators ................................................................................ 1-4
2 Hardware Installation .................................................. 2-1
2.1 Application Modes .................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Wi-Fi Router Mode ......................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Wi-Fi Repeater Mode ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Wi-Fi Client Mode .......................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering On ........................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address ............................................ 2-3
3 Wireless Connection Setup ......................................... 3-1
3.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection .......................... 3-1
3.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button ..... 3-5
4 Configuring Wi-Fi Router Mode ............................... 4-1
4.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters ......................................... 4-1
4.2 Wireless Connection Setup ..................................................... 4-5
4.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection .................. 4-5
4.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
................................................................................................. 4-9
5 Configuring Wi-Fi Repeater Mode ............................ 5-1
5.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters ......................................... 5-1
5.2 Wireless Connection Setup ..................................................... 5-4
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5.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection .................. 5-4
5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
................................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable
................................................................................................. 5-9
6 Configuring Wi-Fi Client Mode ................................ 6-1
6.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters ......................................... 6-1
6.2 Setting Up a Connection with a Computer .............................. 6-4
7 Network Security .......................................................... 7-1
7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name ........................................................ 7-1
7.2 Changing your WLAN Name and password ........................... 7-2
7.3 Using High Secure Encryption ................................................ 7-3
7.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access your WLAN . 7-4
7.5 Controlling Computer Internet Access .................................... 7-6
7.6 Configuring the Firewall ......................................................... 7-8
7.7 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites ...................................... 7-9
7.8 Changing WLAN Repeater Mode Settings ........................... 7-10
8 Maintenance Guide ...................................................... 8-1
8.1 Changing the Web Management Password ............................. 8-1
8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web management
page ............................................................................................... 8-1
8.3 Restoring Default Settings ...................................................... 8-2
9 Reference Operations ................................................... 9-1
9.1 Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows ....................... 9-1
9.2 Checking the Computer MAC Address ................................... 9-2
10 FAQs ........................................................................... 10-1
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1 Product Overview
1 Product Overview
1.1 Supported Features
The WS323 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender (WS323 for short) is a high-speed
wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS323 can serve as
a router that provides a Wi-Fi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to
expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network adapter.
This chapter describes the features supported by the WS323:
Wireless functions
Service set identifier (SSID) configuration
SSID hiding
Channels: channel 1 to 13 or automatic channel selection
Frequency bands: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or automatic selection
Wi-Fi modes: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11b/g, or 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi security: encryption using advanced encryption standard (AES), temporary
key integrity protocol (TKIP), and 64/128-bit wired equivalent privacy (WEP),
certification using Wi-Fi protected access-pre-shared key (WPA-PSK),
WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK, and wireless MAC address filtering
WPS
Working modes: Wi-Fi router, Wi-Fi repeater, and Wi-Fi client
Automatic signal detection and signal strength display in Wi-Fi client and Wi-Fi
repeater modes
FCC support band 1 and band 4 for 5G
CE support band 1/2/3/4 for 5G
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Easy Configuration and Management
The WS323 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your
personal data. Local device configuration, management, and upgrade on the web
management page
Remote device management using the TR069
Switch between Wi-Fi router, Wi-Fi repeater, and Wi-Fi client modes on the web
management page
1.2 Ports and Buttons
Table 1-1 Lists the WS323's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference.
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Table 1-1 WS323 ports and buttons
Item Functions
Power plug Can be plugged into a power socket.
WPS button Quickly sets up a wireless connection or changes WS323's
working mode.
Reset button After the WS323 is powered on, press and hold the Reset button
for 6s or more to restore the WS323 to its factory settings.
Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your
user-defined data.
Status
indicator
Signal
strength
Shows the WS323 working status. For details, see section 1.2.2
Indicators.
Shows the network signal strength. For details, see section 1.2.2
Indicators.
indicator
ETH port Connects the WS323 to a network device.
Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration
Function Operation
WPS
connection
Press and hold the WPS button more than 1 second and less than
3 seconds, and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2
minutes.
When the
status indicator turns from blinking to steady on,
the connection is set up.
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Function Operation
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Switching
between 2.4
GHz and 5
GHz
Switching the
working mode
WPS is a computing standard that attempts to automate secure wireless
network setup and connection. The WPS function lets you securely add
wireless clients to a WLAN without entering the user name and password.
Press and hold the WPS button until:
the three
between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz working bands.
When the blue
switched to the 2.4 GHz band.
When the green
switched to the 5 GHz band.
Press and hold the WPS button until:
the indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Router
mode.
the indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Client
mode.
the indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater
mode.
indicator start blinking at the same time to switch
indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is
indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is
1.3 Indicators
Tab l e 1- Lists the WS323 indicators and their meanings.
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Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings
Item Status Meaning
Status
indicator
Signal
strength
indicator
Off The WS323 is powered off or faulty.
Blinking Blinking red: The WS323 is powering on.
Blinking blue: the WS323 is connecting to the
network in 2.4GHz mode.
Blinking green: the WS323 is connecting to the
network in 5GHz mode.
Steady on Steady red: The WS323 is working properly but is not
connected to a network.
Steady blue: the WS323 is connected to the network
in 2.4GHz mode.
Steady green: the WS323 is connected to the network
in 5GHz mode.
Off The WS323 is not connected to a network.
Blinking The WS323 is connecting to a network or changing its
working mode.
Steady on The WS323 is connected to a network. The lightened
indicator bars indicate the network signal strength.
Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while
one bar means the network signals are weak.
The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in Wi-Fi repeater and Wi-Fi
client modes.
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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Application Modes
2.1.1 Wi-Fi Router Mode
When working in Wi-Fi router mode, the WS323 is connected to the Internet
through its Ethernet port and works as a Wi-Fi access point in a home, providing
Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up a
wireless connection, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323
and the wireless client.
Best used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures.
2.1.2 Wi-Fi Repeater Mode
When working in Wi-Fi repeater mode, the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the
Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and
computers. This mode is used to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage.
To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS
buttons on the WS323 and access point device.
Best used in: villas, duplex house, and other large venues.
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2.1.3 Wi-Fi Client Mode
When working in Wi-Fi client mode, the WS323 is connected to a client, such as
set-top box (STB) or computer, through its Ethernet port, providing the client with
access to a wireless access point. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all
you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device.
Best used in: devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example,
network multimedia players and Internet TV.
2.2 Powering On
Insert WS323's power plug into a power socket. The WS323 is then powered on.
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2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address
Before you set the computer's IP address, ensure that your computer is installed with
a wireless network adapter.
On Windows 7
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center.
Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.
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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically. Click OK.
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On Windows XP
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.
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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address
automatically. Click OK.
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3 Wireless Connection Setup
3.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to
describe how to set up a wireless connection.
You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless
connection. For details, see the network adapter’s user guide.
Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of
the WS323. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover
label.
On Windows 7
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click Wireless
Network Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect.
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Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the
wireless device you want to connect. Click Connect.
Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK.
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Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the
status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323.
On Windows XP
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections >
Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and
choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu..
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