EchoLife HG531a Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
EchoLife HG531a Home Gateway V100R001 User Guide Issue 01 Date 2009-06-19 Part Number 202145 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............................................ 6 2.1 Simple Connection .......................................................................................6 2.2 Connecting One Telephone ..........................................................................7 2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones ......................................................
6 FAQs......................................................................................................... 14 7 Appendix.................................................................................................. 18 7.1 Indicators....................................................................................................18 7.2 Interfaces and Buttons................................................................................19 7.3 Default Settings.......................................
1 Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife HG531a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG531a). 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).
Safety Precaution The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons. Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.huaweidevice.com/certification. 0678 France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
2 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started 2.1 Simple Connection If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access only and do not need to use a telephone, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables. 1 LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 ADSL LAN1 POWER RESET 2 3 1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Power adapter 3. Computer If the wireless network function is used on the HG531a for the network access, you do not need to connect 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 LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 ADSL LAN1 RESET LINE #### 2 #### MODEM 3 4 1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Splitter 4. Computer 5. Telephone #### PHONE 5 3. Power adapter 2.
1 LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 ADSL LAN1 POWER RESET LINE #### 2 ## ## MODEM 3 PHONE 5 4 5 ## ## 7 8 6 1 7 1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Splitter 3. Power adapter 4. Computer 5. Telephone 6. Fax machine 7. Microfilter 8. T connector 2.4 Getting Started To power on the HG531a, press the ON/OFF button on the side panel of the HG531a. After you power on the HG531a, the ADSL indicator blinks (for less than three minutes), which indicates that the HG531a is being activated.
3 Setting the Network-Access Parameters By configuring the HG531a 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 HG531a z Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on Your Computer 3.
3.2 Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on Your Computer If you select this method for accessing the network, you need to install and configure the dial-up software on your computer. In addition, you need to perform dial-up operations on your computer upon each startup. To configure the HG531a and your computer for the network access, do as follows: Step 1 Set the working mode of the HG531a to Bridge.
4 Configuring Connection the Wireless Network If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect you computer to the HG531a through a wireless connection. To configure the wireless network connection, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Set the wireless network name and access password of the HG531a. To set the wireless network name and the access password, do as follows (taking the authentication type WPA-PSK as an example): 1.
5 Configuring the HG531a 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.
In addition, you can enable or disable the wireless network function through the Web-based configuration utility. To enable or disable the wireless network function, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > LAN. Step 3 Choose the WLAN page. Step 4 Select or not select Enable WLAN option button. Step 5 Click Submit. 5.
Step 5 Click Submit. To log in to the Web-based configuration utility after you change the IP address successfully, you need to launch the Internet Explorer, and then enter the new IP address in the address bar. Ensure that the IP address of the computer is in the same network segment as that of the HG531a so that the computer can access the Web-based configuration utility. 5.
If the POWER indicator is off, perform further checks as follows: 1. Ensure that the terminal is turned on. 2. Ensure that electricity comes from the socket and that the power input from the socket meets the requirements described on the label of the terminal power adapter. If the voltage is unsteady, for example, if the voltage is too high or too low, do not use the terminal. Wait until the voltage restores to its normal level, and then use the terminal. 3.
If no network adapter is found or if a question mark (?) or an exclamation mark (!) is displayed next to the icon of the network adapter, you can infer that the driver for the network adapter is not properly installed. In this case, re-install the driver for the network adapter of the computer. Step 5 Ensure that you have entered the correct user name and user password that are required by the PPP dial-up software. The user name and the user password are provided by your network operator.
manual. Step 2 Ensure that telephone lines are properly connected. If the telephone lines are improperly connected, the stability of the network connection is affected. Step 3 Check the positions of your terminal and your computer. Ensure that they are far from electric appliances, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones, that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. If the problem persists, contact your service provider.
7 Appendix 7.1 Indicators Indicator Status POWER Solid on The HG531a is powered on. Off The HG531a is powered off. Blinking The HG531a is being activated. ADSL INTERNET Description Solid on The HG531a is activated. Off The HG531a is powered off. Blinking z z z Solid on z z z Off z z WLAN Blinking z z Solid on z z Off The HG531a works in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted. The HG531a works in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up.
Indicator Status Description WPS Blinking This indicator has three blinking modes that indicate three states. z The indicator periodically blinks and is on for 0.2s and off for 0.1s, which indicates that the WPS function is activated and that a wireless terminal can connect to the HG531a. z The indicator periodically blinks and is on for 0.1s and off for 0.1s, which indicates that a wireless terminal fails to connect to the HG531a. z The indicator is on for 0.1s and then off for 0.1s.
Interface or Button Description WPS It is used to set up a wireless connection between the HG531a and a wireless terminal easily and safely. WLAN It is used to enable or disable wireless network function quickly. ON/OFF It is the power switch and is used to power on or power off the HG531a. 7.3 Default Settings Parameter Setting IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.
Item Specification Dimensions (L × W × H) 164 mm × 142 mm × 49 mm Weight About 300 g Standards ADSL standards z z z z DSL transmission rates ADSL2 standard ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A ADSL2+ standard ITU G.992.5 Annex A WLAN standard 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n G.dmt T1.413 z z G.992.5 (ADSL2+) z z Wireless transmission rates ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) ANSI T1.
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