Huawei WS331A User Manual
WS331a 300Mbps Mini Wireless
Router Quick Start
1 Connecting Cables
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.
2 Setting up a Wireless Connection
Before setting up the wireless connection, please make sure that the wireless safety lock is on
status. The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to
describe how to set up a wireless connection.
To obtain the default SSID, check the label on the rear panel. If the SSID and key have
been changed, use the new ones.
On Windows 7
Click
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
On Windows XP
Step 1
in the lower right corner of your desktop.
From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS331a. Click
.
Connect
In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK.
In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is
, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS331a.
Connected
Click
in the lower right corner of your desktop.
1
From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS331a. Click
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
.
Connect
In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click
In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is
, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS331a.
Connected
Connect
.
3 Setting the WS331a
Open a browser. In the address box, enter
Step 1
Enter the login user name (
Step 2
Click
On the
Step 3
type and set network parameters based on the network provided by your Internet
service provider.
On the
Step 4
Click
Reconnect your computer to the WS331a using the new SSID and key.
Step 5
After setting up the wireless connection, you can set the wireless safety lock to
protect against unauthorized wireless connection.
.
Login
To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the
first login. For details, see chapter 4"Maintenance Guide".
tab, click
Home
You can choose Connect automatically, and WS331a will automatically select
the network connection type.
tab, click
Home
to complete the configuration.
Save
admin
Connect to the Internet
Connect to Internet by WLAN
http://192.168.3.1
by default) and password (
. Then select a network connection
. Press
admin
, set WLAN parameters,
.
Enter
by default).
status to
4 Maintenance Guide
Changing the Web Management Page User Name and
Password
The correct user name and password are required to log in to the web management page.
Regular changes to the web management page user name and password can effectively
prevent unauthorized users from logging in and modifying important parameters.
Log in to the web management page.
Step 1
In the navigation tree, choose
Step 2
Select
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Change Password
In
Username
In
Current password
Account Management
configuration page.
, Select the user account you want to modify.
, enter the currently used password.
.
2
In
New password
Step 6
password again.
Click
Step 7
After the user name and password are changed, the login page is displayed. Enter your new
user name and password to log in.
Save
If you forget the password, you can press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds or more,
then the user name and password of the web management page will back to factory value.
This operation will make your own configuration data lost, please perform this
operation with caution.
, enter a new password, in
.
Confirm password
, enter the new
Appearence
No. Name Description
1 Power Port Used to connect to the power adapter.
2 Reset Button Restores the WS331a to its default settings.
3 LAN Port
To restore the WS331a to its default settings, press and
hold the Reset button for over 6 seconds. After the
WS331a is restored to its default settings, all user
customized data will be lost. Use this function only when
necessary.
Router Mode: connects to an Ethernet device that provides
Internet access, such as a modem or switch.
Repeater Mode: connects to Ethernet devices, such as
computers, set-top boxes (STBs), and switches.
3
No. Name Description
Wireless safety
4
lock
5 Status Indicator
: Reject new wireless device connecting to the WS331a.
: All wireless device can connect to the WS331a using
the correct SSID and Key.
Steady on: the WS331a is powered on.
Blinking: the WS331a is being powered.
Off: the WS331a is powered off.
Obtaining More Information
This quick start guide will show you how to connect your WS331a to a network and access
the Internet. The figures in this guide are for reference only. The appearance and display
features may vary slightly depending on the actual product version.
For the full user guide, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/. Enter WS331a in the website
search box and press Enter.
Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/hotline for recently updated hotline
and email address in your country or region.
Safety information
This section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also
contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully
before using your device.
Electronic device
Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so
causes danger or interference with other electronic devices.
Interference with medical equipment
Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities. Do not use
your device where prohibited.
Some wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids or pacemakers. Consult
your service provider for more information.
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm be maintained
between a device and a pacemaker to prevent potential interference with the pacemaker. If
using a pacemaker, hold the device on the side opposite the pacemaker and do not carr y the
device in your front pocket.
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