Huawei WS329 Owner's Manual

WS329 300Mbps Wireless Router

User Guide

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Supported Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ports and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Selecting an Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting a Computer or Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Logging In to the Web Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Configuring the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wireless Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Improving WLAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Controlling Computer Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Controlling Computer Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS329 . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the WLAN Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Web Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Expanding WLAN Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page . . . . . . 37

Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Configuration Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Reference Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Checking the Computer MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

What Can I Do If the WS329 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network

Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

How Can I Restrict My Computer to Specified Websites? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

I Often Need to Restart the WS329 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do? . . . 47

Can I Change the WLAN Password? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

1 Product Overview

Supported Features

The WS329 300Mbps Wireless Router (WS329 for short) is a high-speed wireless router designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the WS329.

> Ethernet provides rugged stability, and with the WPS button, zero configuration is required

for connections to multiple devices.

> Network range allows any device in a home to be connected with a transmission rate of up to

300Mbps.

> A powerful firewall is provided with a flexible network configuration and quality of service

(QoS) strategy, enabling different home devices to enjoy high-speed and high-quality broadband services.

High-Speed Ethernet Connectivity

The WS329 provides WAN ports for Ethernet-enabled devices to access the Internet at high speeds.

Routing

The WS329 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.

WLAN

The WS329 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting 802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the WS329 delivers a wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the WS329 supports multiple wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.

Bandwidth Control

The WS329 supports bandwidth control and allocates bandwidth to different computers within your home based on Internet access requirements. Your family can then access the Internet, play online games, and watch videos without interfering with each other.

WDS Wireless Bridging and Repeating

The wireless distribution system (WDS) function in wireless bridging or wireless repeating mode enables you to set up wireless connections between wireless routers to implement large-scale WLAN coverage.

Firewall

The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks.

Parental Controls

Parents can control their children's computer usage by placing time limits on usage duration or forbidding access to certain websites.

Easy Configuration and Management

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The WS329 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal data.

Ports and Buttons

No. Item Description

1 WAN

2 LAN1–LAN4

3 WLAN/WPS

4 ON/OFF Powers the WS329 on or off.

5 POWER Connects to a power adapter.

Connects to an Ethernet device that provides Internet access, such as a modem or switch.

Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes (STBs), and Ethernet switches.

> WPS button: Press the WPS button (less than 3 seconds) to start

Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation while the WS329 is powered on.

> WLAN button：Press the WLAN button (more than 3 seconds) to

enable or disable WLAN while the WS329 is powered on.

> Reset button: Press Reset button (more than 20 seconds) to

restore to its default settings while the WS329 is powered on.

A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use with caution.

Indicators

Indicator Status Description

Power

Internet

WLAN

WPS

Steady on The WS329 is powered on.

Off The WS329 is powered off.

Steady on

Blinking

The WS329 is connected to the Internet in router mode, but no data is being transmitted.

The WS329 is connected to the Internet in router mode, and data is being transmitted.

Off The WS329 WAN port is not connected to any device.

WS329 has WLAN enabled.

Steady on

Off WLAN is disabled.

The WS329 is connected to a wireless client, such as a

Steady on

computer with a wireless network adapter, over the WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function.

Blinking

The WS329 is attempting to connect to a wireless client over the WLAN using the WPS function.

Off WPS is disabled.

The WS329 has WLAN enabled by default, so the WLAN LED is steady on while the WS329 is powered on.

Indicator Status Description

The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such as

Steady on

LAN1–LAN4

Blinking

Off The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.

a computer) with a network cable, but no data is being transmitted.

The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such as a computer) with a network cable, and data is being transmitted.

2 Hardware Installation

POWER

LAN

RESET

ADSL

Modem

Telephone wall jack

Telephone

Splitter

WS329

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Selecting an Installation Location

Place the WS329 on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the best possible performance, take note of the following:

> Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer

and WS329.

> Ensure that the computer and WS329 are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

Connecting the Cables

Connecting the WS329 on a DSL Broadband Network

If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the WS329 to a telephone port for Internet access, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.

Connecting the WS329 on an Ethernet Broadband Network

If you have subscribed to the Ethernet Broadband, you can connect the WS329 to an Ethernet port, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.

Installing the WS329 on a Cable Broadband Network

Network Interface

WS329

If you have subscribed to the cable broadband network, you can connect the WS329 to an Ethernet port of an Cable Modem, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.

Network Interface of an Cable

WS329

Cable Modem

Connecting a Computer or Other Devices

When the WS329 had been accessed to the network normal, you can add the Laptop computer, desktop computer, set-top box, pad, smart phone and other devices to the network.

Powering On

WS329

Smart phone

Pad

Laptop computer

Desktop computer

To power on the WS329, press its power button.

After the WS329 is powered on, the WS329 indicator turns on. The following table lists how the indicators behave when the WS329 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.

Indicator Expected State

Internet Steady on

LAN Steady on

Power Steady on

WLAN Steady on

WPS Steady off

3 Setting Network Parameters

Setting the Computer IP Address

Before logging in to the WS329 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login.

On Windows 7

1. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing

Center.

2. Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose

Properties.

3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically. Click OK.

On Windows XP

1. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop.

2. In the displayed dialog box, click Properties.

3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically. Click OK.

Logging In to the Web Management Page

The WS329 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the WS329 parameters.

Before you log in to the WS329 web management page, ensure that the computer used for the login is connected to the WS329 and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or assigned with a static IP address.

1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.3.1. Press Enter.

2. Enter the login user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default). Click Log

in.

To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the first login.

Configuring the Internet Connection

When you install the WS329 for the first time, you need to configure the WS329.

Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility page

The WS329 supports quick configuration page. You can quickly configure the network connection parameters through the quick configuration page.

When you configure the WS329 for the first time, you can see the setup wizard page after logging in to the utility. To configure the WS329 through the setup wizard.

Do as follows:

1. Log in to the web management page.

2. Choose Home tab, click Connect to the Internet. Select your Internet connection mode.

Refer to the following table to configure the network connection.

Scenario Connection Type

When you are unsure of the network connection you subscribed to, you can select this mode that the device will detect the network connection automatically.

The account name and password are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

No parameter is provided by your ISP. The IP address is automatically assigned by the ISP.

The user name and password are provided by Internet Service Provider (ISP). Set up a dial-up connection on one computer only.

Connect automatically

Connect with user account

Connect with no user account

Connect with another modem

3. Set WLAN parameters.

> If you selected Connect with user account， enter the parameters provided by your

Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click Next.

> If you selected Connect with no user account or Connect with another modem, click

Next.

If you selected Connect with user account or Connect with no user account, the computer automatically connects to the Internet as long as the router is working properly.

4. Choose Home tab, click Set Up WLAN, set WLAN parameters, click Save.

To obtain the default SSID and key, check the label on the rear panel. To better secure your WLAN, promptly change the SSID and key.

Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

When the WS329 works in Bridge mode you need to perform this operation. Otherwise you do not need to perform this operation.

Before setting dial-up connection parameters, verify that the WS329 is correctly connected to your computer and you have the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). This section demonstrates how to set up a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection on Windows.

On Windows 7

1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Under Change your networking settings, click Set up a new connection or network.

3. In the Set Up a Connection or Network window, select Connect to the Internet and click

Next.

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