EchoLife HG520s Home Gateway User Manual Issue 01 Date 2006-08-26 No. 202013 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Administration Building, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, 518129, People’s Republic of China Website: http://www.huawei.com Email: terminal@huawei.com Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2006. All rights reserved.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Class B: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Precautions Basic Requirements: Read this manual carefully before installing and using the equipment. Take waterproof measures during storage, transportation and operation of the equipment. Avoid collision during storage, transportation and operation of the equipment. Without prior written consent from Huawei, no company or individual is allowed to decompile, disassemble, modify or reverse engineer the equipment and shall be solely responsible for any effect resulted from such action.
The temperature of the equipment shell goes up when used for long hours. This is a normal phenomenon. Cleaning: Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply. Clean the equipment shell with a piece of soft cloth. Do not spray liquid onto the equipment, to avoid damage to the internal circuit. Keep the power socket clean and dry, to avoid electric shock or other dangers.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................1 1.1 Functions and Features.........................................................1 1.2 Hardware Configuration ........................................................1 1.2.1 Front Panel .................................................................2 1.2.2 Rear Panel..................................................................3 1.2.3 Splitter............................................
3.4.2 Steps.........................................................................17 3.5 Configuring the PPPoA mode .............................................19 3.6 Configuring the DHCP Mode...............................................19 3.6.1 Preparation ...............................................................19 3.6.2 Steps.........................................................................20 3.7 Configuring the Static IP Mode ...........................................21 3.7.
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces functions and structure of the EchoLife HG520s Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG520s). 1.1 Functions and Features The HG520s is a type of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) terminal. Data, video and audio are transmitted through the common telephone line at a higher rate by the HG520s. The features of the HG520s are: High transmission rate: The maximum downstream transfer rate is 24 Mbit/s; the maximum upstream transfer rate is 1.2 Mbit/s.
Note: Figures of the front panel and the rear panel are only for your reference. 1.2.1 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the HG520s. WLAN LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 INTERNET ADSL POWER Figure 1-1 Front panel of the HG520s Table 1-1 shows indicator descriptions of the HG520s in the front panel. Table 1-1 Indicator descriptions[a1] Indicator Power ADSL INTERNET Color Green Green Green Status Description On Power is on. Off Power is off. On DSL connection is established.
Indicator Color LAN1~4 Green WLAN Green Status Description Off The HG520s is in the bridging mode; or it is in the routing mode with no link established. On LAN connection is established. Blinking LAN data is being transmitted. Off LAN connection is not established. On WLAN connection is established. Blinking WLAN data is being transmitted. No WLAN connection is established. Off Note: PPP = Point-to-Point Protocol Note: If the HG520s fails to activate, it tries again after an interval.
Table 1-2 shows descriptions of interfaces and buttons in the rear panel of the HG520s. Table 1-2 Descriptions of Interfaces and Buttons[a2] Interface/Button Description Antenna Antenna for wireless Internet access. ADSL RJ-11 connector for connection with the telephone jack or a splitter through a telephone line. LAN1~4 RJ-45 connector for connection with the Ethernet port of a computer or a LAN hub.
Chapter 2 Installation of the HG520s This chapter introduces the installation when the HG520s is used for the first time. 2.1 Preparation Connect your computer with the HG520s through the Ethernet interfaces. Before installing the HG520s, make sure that your computer is equipped with the Ethernet card. 2.2 Connecting the HG520s Figure 2-1 shows the connection of the HG520s.
Connect the HG520s as follows: Caution: Before connecting the HG520s, power off the HG520s and your computer. (1) Connect the interfaces of the splitter with the corresponding equipment by using the telephone line. Connect the LINE interface of the splitter with the telephone jack on the wall. Connect the MODEM interface of the splitter with the ADSL interface of the HG520s. Connect the PHONE interface of the splitter with the interface of the telephone line.
2.3 Establishing Configuration Environment You can configure the HG520s on the Web configuration page. This chapter describes the process to establish the configuration and management environment of the HG520s. 2.3.1 Parameter Configuration Before establishing the configuration environment, set the following parameters.
Step 2 3 To... Do... Make sure not to use the proxy server. The process to unselect this function is described below taking Internet Explorer 6.0 as an example: (1) Start the Internet Explorer. Select Tools > Internet Options... to display the Internet Options dialog box. (2) Select the Connections tab. Click LAN Settings.... (3) Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).
The navigation tree: It is on the left side of the page. You can enter the corresponding configuration and management interfaces by clicking the related link. Configuration and management area: It is on the right side of the page.
Chapter 3 Service Configuration This chapter introduces how to use the Web configuration page to configure the HG520s. Note: The figures in the introduction to the configuration operation are only for your reference. 3.1 Method 3.1.1 Protocol Model Figure 3-1 shows the protocol model of HG520s connection and the access equipment DSLAM at the office end.
From the previous figure, you can know that the transmission of the HG520s and the DSLAM is based on the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). To realize all the service modes of the HG520s, configure the relevant parameters of the HG520s. For example, configure the Permanent Virtual Channel (PVC) parameter and others. 3.1.2 Steps The service modes of HG520s can be realized by configuring the corresponding working parameters. The steps to realize a service mode are described below. Step To... Do...
3.2 Service Modes of the HG520s The HG520s supports multiple service modes and the configuration of the DSLAM at the office end should be taken into consideration when a service mode is being selected. The various service modes are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 the HG520s service mode introduction Service Mode Working Method Configuration Pure bridge Take the HG520s as pure bridge equipment. Use the PPPoE dial-up software of the computer to dial a number. Refer to 3.3 "Configuring the Bridge Mode".
Service Mode Working Method Take the HG520s as a router. The HG520s uses the static public IP address to access the Internet. Use the IPoA encapsulation mode to encapsulate the packets. IPoA Configuration Refer to 3.8 "Configuring the IPoA Mode". Note: ISP = Internet Service Provider PPPoE = PPP over Ethernet PPPoA = PPP over ATM IPoA = Internet Protocol over ATM Caution: Some configurations are validated only after they are saved and the HG520s is rebooted.
Table 3-2 Configuration for the pure bridge mode Name Configuration PVC mode Pure Bridge PVC operation mode Enable VPI/VCI Provided by the ISP Encapsulation Provided by the ISP PPP dial-up software Install the PPP dial-up software on your computer to access the Internet (The Windows XP operating system is provided with the PPP dial-up software) Username and password for the PPPoE dial-up Provided by the ISP 3.3.2 Steps Configure the following equipment: The HG520s Your computer 1.
(4) Select Pure Bridge in the PVC configuration page. Set the operation mode to Enable. Configure relevant parameters in Figure 3-2 according to the values in the Table 3-2. [a6] Figure 3-2 Configuring the pure bridge mode (5) (6) (7) (8) Click Submit. Select Tools > Save & Reboot in the navigation tree. Select Save in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to save the configuration. Select Reboot in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to reboot the HG520s. 2.
(3) (4) (5) (6) Click Next in the New Connection Wizard dialog box. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a username and password and click Next. (7) Enter the name of the connection. You can name it as you like. Then click Next. (8) Select an option from Anyone's use or My use only and click Next. (9) Enter the username and password. Then click Next. (10) Click Finish. 3.
Name Configuration Encapsulation Provided by the ISP Username and password for the PPPoE dial-up Provided by the ISP DHCP mode of the HG520s Enable the DHCP server Note: After the DHCP server is enabled, the HG520s allocates the private IP address for the computer. 3.4.2 Steps 1. Configuring the HG520s Follow the steps described below: (1) (2) (3) (4) Log in to the Web configuration page. For the procedure, refer to 2.3 "Establishing Configuration Environment".
[a7] Figure 3-3 Configuring the PPPoE mode (5) (6) Click Submit. Select Basic > DHCP in the navigation tree to display the DHCP configuration page. (7) Select DHCP Server in the DHCP configuration page. Click Submit. (8) Select Tools > Save & Reboot in the navigation tree. (9) Select Save in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to save the configuration. (10) Select Reboot in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to reboot the HG520s.
2. Configuring Your Computer Configure your computer NIC, to enable the computer to automatically obtain information such as the IP address, gateway and Domain Name Server (DNS). 3.5 Configuring the PPPoA mode In the PPPoA mode, the HG520s uses the built-in PPP dial-up software to dial a number. Configuring PPPoA mode is similar to configuring PPPoE mode. The only difference is that you have to select PPPoA in the PVC configuration mode to configure PPPoA and select PPPoE to configure PPPoE.
3.6.2 Steps 1. Configuring the HG520s Follow the steps described below: (1) (2) (3) (4) Log in to the Web configuration page. For the procedure, refer to 2.3 "Establishing Configuration Environment". Select Basic > WAN Settings in the navigation tree to display the WAN configuration page. In the WAN configuration page, select the PVC that needs to be configured. Click the editing icon of the PVC to display the configuration page. Select Bridged+DHCP in the PVC configuration page.
(7) Select DHCP Server in the DHCP configuration page. Click Submit. (8) Select Tools > Save & Reboot in the navigation tree. (9) Select Save in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to save the configuration. (10) Select Reboot in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to reboot the HG520s. 2. Configuring Your Computer Configure your computer NIC, to enable the computer to automatically obtain information such as the IP address, gateway and DNS. 3.
Name Configuration IP address of the gateway IP address of the gateway for the HG520s to access the network is provided by the ISP. DHCP mode of the HG520s Enable the DHCP server. 3.7.2 Steps 1. Configuring the HG520s Follow the steps described below: (1) (2) (3) (4) Log in to the Web configuration page. For the procedure, refer to 2.3 "Establishing Configuration Environment". Select Basic > WAN Settings in the navigation tree to display the WAN configuration page.
[a9] Figure 3-5 Configuring the static IP (5) (6) Click Submit. Select Basic > DHCP in the navigation tree to display the DHCP configuration page. (7) Select DHCP Server in the DHCP configuration page. Click Submit. (8) Select Tools > Save & Reboot in the navigation tree. (9) Select Save in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to save the configuration. (10) Select Reboot in the Save/Reboot page. Click Submit to reboot the HG520s. 2.
3.8 Configuring the IPoA Mode Configuring the IPoA mode is similar to configuring the static IP mode. The only difference is that you have to select IPoA in the PVC configuration mode to configure IPoA and select Static IP to configure static IP. For details, refer to 3.7 "Configuring the Static IP Mode".
Chapter 4 Other Settings 4.1 Changing the IP Address of the LAN of the HG520s You can access the Web configuration page of the HG520s through the IP address of the LAN of the HG520s. The IP address of the LAN of the HG520s is configured by default, you can change it as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) Log in to the Web configuration page of the HG520s. For the procedure, refer to 2.3 "Establishing Configuration Environment". Select Basic > LAN Settings in the navigation tree to display the WAN configuration page.
4.2 Changing the Administrator Password of the HG520s The Web manager of the HG520s provides the password protection function to prevent illegal users from changing the configuration of the HG520s. The username and the password of the HG520s are configured by default. To change the administrator password, follow the steps described below: (1) (2) (3) (4) Log in to the Web configuration page of the HG520s. For the procedure, refer to 2.3 "Establishing Configuration Environment".
1. Using the Reset button Do as follows: (1) (2) Find the Reset button in the rear panel of the HG520s Use a pin to press the Reset button and then release it after 3 seconds. 2. Using the Web Manager Do as follows: (1) (2) (3) Select Tools > Save & Reboot in the navigation tree to display the Save/Reboot page. Select Factory Setting Reboot in the factory setting reboot page. Click Submit.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Quick Failure Location Problem Solution The Power indicator is not on Ensure that the power adapter matches the HG520s. Ensure that the HG520s is connected to the power supply properly. Ensure that the Power button is pressed. The ADSL LINK indicator is not on Ensure that the ADSL line is connected properly. Ensure that the telephone line works normally. Run the check by using a telephone. Ensure that there is no capacitor or diode in the connection box.
Problem The Internet cannot be accessed Solution Ensure that all the previous problems are addressed. Ensure that the PVC parameters provided by the ISP are not changed. Otherwise, restore the default settings. Ensure that the dial-up software is correctly installed and set properly on your computer. Ensure that you have entered the right username and password. If you still cannot access the Internet after the dial-up operation, check whether the proxy server on your IE is correctly configured.
2. What to do if the username and the password of the Web configuration page are forgotten? If the username and the password of the Web configuration page are forgotten, configure the HG520s to the default factory settings. Use the default username and password to access the Web manager. For restoring the default factory settings, refer to 4.3 "Restoring the Default Factory Settings". For the username and the password of the HG520s, refer to 7.1 "Default Factory Settings".
Chapter 6 Technical Specifications Main Technical Specifications ADSL standard ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ADSL2 standard ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A ADSL2+ standard ITU G.992.5 Annex A Standard Data transfer rate G.dmt T1.413 The maximum downstream rate is 8 Mbit/s The maximum upstream rate is 896 kbit/s G.lite The maximum downstream rate is 1.
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Chapter 7 Appendix 7.1 Default Factory Settings 7.1.1 Common Default Parameters Item Default Value Username of administrator Admin Password of administrator Admin IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP mode None NAT Enable 7.1.2 Default PVC Parameters[a11] Sequence No.
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