EchoLife HG521 Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
EchoLife HG521 Home Gateway V100R001 User Guide Issue 01 Date 2009-08-13 Part Number 202134 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China Website: http://www.huawei.com Email: terminal@huawei.
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Contents 1 Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 1 2 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started............................................ 5 2.1 Simple Connection .......................................................................................5 2.2 Connecting One Telephone ..........................................................................6 2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones ......................................................
6 FAQs......................................................................................................... 14 7 Appendix.................................................................................................. 17 7.1 Indicators....................................................................................................17 7.2 Interfaces and Buttons................................................................................18 7.3 Default Settings.......................................
1 Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife HG521 Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG521). For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them during operation. Basic Requirements z Keep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device. z Prevent collision of the device with other objects during storage, transportation, and operation of the device. z Do not attempt to dismantle the device.
z Use the accessories such as the power adaptor provided or authorized only by the manufacturer. z Make sure that the device does not get wet. If water gets into the device, disconnect the power supply immediately and unplug all the cables connected to the device. z The power supply of the device must meet the requirements of the input voltage of the device. z Before plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the power supply.
z Stop using the device or disconnect the power supply in situations where wireless device is prohibited or using of a wireless device leads to interference or danger. z The user who uses an electronic assistant medical-treatment device needs to confirm with the service center regarding the effects of the radio wave on this device. z Do not take the device to the operation theater, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
www.huaweidevice.com/certification. You are recommended to visit the Web site regularly for up-to-date information. EU Regulatory Conformance The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons. This euipment may be operated in all European countries. France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz Italy: For private use, a general authorisation is required if WAS/RLAN’s are used outside own premises.
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. 2 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started 2.1 Simple Connection If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access only and if you do not need to use a telephone, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables.
2.2 Connecting One Telephone If your telephone line is used for both the broadband network access and a telephone connection, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables. 1 POWER LAN 2 RESET ADSL MODEM LINE #### #### #### 3 4 1. Power adapter 2. Computer 4. Splitter 5. Telephone PHONE 5 3.
2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access, telephone connections, and fax connections, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables. 1 POWER LAN 2 RESET ADSL LINE MODEM #### 4 #### #### 3 5 6 PHONE 4 7 4 7 5 6 8 7 1. Power adapter 2. Computer 3. Splitter 4. Telephone 5. Telephone jack on the wall 6. T connector 7. Microfilter 8. Fax machine 2.
solid on. The POWER indicator is also solid on, which indicates that the HG521 is working properly. 3 Setting the Network-Access Parameters By configuring the HG521 and your computer, you can choose any of the following methods to surf the Internet: z Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on the HG521 z Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on Your Computer 3.
9. Enter the user name and password that are provided by the network operator in the User name and Password text boxes, and keep the default settings of other parameters. 10. Click Submit to save the settings. After you complete the preceding settings, you can surf the Internet. You need to perform the preceding operations on a computer once only. The next time when you power on your computer, you can surf the Internet without any configuration. 3.
You need to perform the preceding operations only once for creating a network connection. After the network connection is created, to access the network, double-click the icon for the dial-up connection, and then click Connect in the displayed dialog box. 4 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect you computer to the HG521 through a wireless connection.
8. Select TKIP from the WPA encryption drop-down combo box. 9. Click Submit to save the settings. Step 3 Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP. 1. Right-click My Computer, and then choose Manage from the shortcut menu. 2. In the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications >Services. 3.
5 Configuring the HG521 5.1 Changing the Administrator Password Used for Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility For safety reasons or to make the password easy to remember, you can change the administrator password for login after logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. To change the password, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Choose Maintenance > Account in the navigation tree to display the system management page.
Step 3 Select the Enable WLAN combo box or not. Step 4 Click Submit to save the settings. 5.3 Changing the Wireless Network Name and the Access Password To change the name and access password for the wireless network, do as follows (taking the authentication type WPA-PSK as an example): Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > LAN > WLAN. Step 3 Enter a wireless network name in the SSID text box.
button for over six seconds after the HG521 is powered on, and then release the button. In addition, you can restore the default settings of the HG521 through the Web-based configuration utility. To restore the default settings through the Web-based configuration utility, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility, and then choose Maintenance > Device in the navigation tree to display the reboot page. Step 2 Select Reset. Step 3 Click Restore Default Settings.
2. Ensure that the terminal or telephone lines are far from the electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. Replace telephone lines when necessary. If the ADSL indicator still blinks and does not turn solid on, contact your network operator. Step 3 Check whether the LAN indicator of the terminal is on. If the LAN indicator is off, perform further checks as follows: 1. Ensure that the network adapter of the computer is enabled. 2.
Windows XP as an example. To check whether the proxy server of the Web browser is correctly configured, do as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet Options. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Connections tab. In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings group box, click LAN Settings. 5.
Step 3 Place your computer close to your terminal. If your computer is far from your terminal, the effects of the WLAN are affected. Step 4 Place your terminal and computer in another direction. Step 5 Do not use your terminal to access the WLAN during thunderstorms. After a broadband terminal is installed, does Internet access degrade call quality or do telephone calls lower the Internet access rate? No.
Indicator Status Description LAN Blinking Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet interface. Solid on The Ethernet connection is set up. Off The Ethernet connection is not set up. Blinking z WLAN z Solid on z z Off The wireless network function is enabled. Data is being transmitted through the WLAN. The wireless network function is enabled. No data is being transmitted through the WLAN. The wireless network function is disabled. 7.
Parameter Setting Password used for logging in to the Web-based configuration utility admin DHCP server function Enable Wireless network function Enable 7.4 Technical Specifications Item Specification Entire-device power supply 5 V DC, 1 A Entire-device power consumption <5W Ambient temperature for operation 0°C to 40°C (32℉ to 104℉) Relative humidity for operation 5% to 95%, non-condensing Dimensions (L × W × H) 118.4mm × 40.4mm × 90.
Item Wireless transmission rates Specification 802.11b 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 5.5 Mbit/s, and 11 Mbit/s 802.11g 6 Mbit/s, 12 Mbit/s, 18 Mbit/s, 24 Mbit/s, 36 Mbit/s, 48 Mbit/s, and 54 Mbit/s 802.11n z z 20 Transmission rate：6 Mbit/s, 6.5 Mbit/s, 13 Mbit/s, 13.5 Mbit/s, 19.5 Mbit/s, 26 Mbit/s, 27 Mbit/s, 39 Mbit/s, 40.5 Mbit/s, 52 Mbit/s, 54 Mbit/s, 58.5 Mbit/s, 65 Mbit/s, 81 Mbit/s, 108 Mbit/s, 121.5 Mbit/s and 135 Mbit/s Reception rate：6 Mbit/s, 6.5 Mbit/s, 13 Mbit/s, 13.5 Mbit/s, 19.
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