HG630a Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
HG630a Home Gateway V100R001 User Guide Issue 01 Date 2012-07-24 Part Number 202517 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: mobile@huawei.
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Contents 1 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started ........................... 1 1.1 Connecting Cables Using the DSL Port ..........................................1 1.2 Connecting Cables Using the WAN Port .........................................3 1.3 Connecting Cables Using the USB Port ....................................4 2 Setting Network Access Parameters ....................................... 5 2.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility ..........................5 2.
7.1 Indicators ...................................................................................21 7.2 Ports and Buttons........................................................................24 7.3 Default Settings ..........................................................................26 7.4 Technical Specifications ...........................................................
1 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the HG630a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG630a). You can go online using the DSL, Ethernet, and USB modem services. However, you can only use one type of service at one time. The default way of going online is using the DSL service, though you can go online using the USB modem service when you cannot access the network using the DSL or Ethernet services. 1.
6 5 5 1 7 a c 2 b 4 3 1. Telephone wall jack 4. Desktop computer 7. HG630a a. LINE port 2. Splitter 5. Power adapter 3. Telephone 6. Laptop computer b. PHONE port c. MODEM port Getting Started After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side panel to power on the HG630a. After you power on the HG630a, the Power indicator turns on. The DSL indicator lights up and starts blinking. This indicates that the DSL port activation is in progress. The blinking may last less than 3 minutes.
1.2 Connecting Cables Using the WAN Port Connecting Cables If there is at least one available Ethernet wall jack in your home, you can go online using the Ethernet service. 5 4 3 1 2 1. Laptop computer 2. Desktop computer 4. Power adapter 5. HG630a 3. Ethernet wall jack Getting Started After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side panel to power on the HG630a. After you power on the HG630a, the Power indicator turns on, the WAN indicator turns on.
1.3 Connecting Cables Using the USB Port Connecting Cables 5 4 3 1 2 1. Laptop computer 2. Desktop computer 4. Power adapter 5. HG630a 3. USB modem Getting Started After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side of the HG630a to power on the HG630a. After you power on the HG630a, the Power indicator turns on, the USB indicator turns on. This indicates that the HG630a is working properly.
2 Setting Network Access Parameters 2.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most of the HG630a parameters are preset before delivery to meet common home application scenarios. To check the HG630a's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility. To log in to the web-based configuration utility, Step 1 Set up network access for your computer. Set the network connection of your computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
For security reasons or to make the password easy to remember, you can change the user name and password for the web-based configuration utility. For details, see section 4.1 "Changing the User Name and Password for the Web-Based Configuration Utility". If the user name and password have been changed, use the correct user name and password for login. After the system verifies your account information, the web-based configuration utility is displayed. 2.
Step 6 Check that the wireless name you set is correct, and then click Submit. Then check the status of the Internet indicator. When the Internet indicator turns green, you can access the Internet. The preceding operations need only be performed on a computer once. The next time when you power on the computer, you can access the Internet without any other configurations.
The WPS indicator on the HG630a starts blinking, indicating that the WPS negotiation is in progress. Step 2 Enable the WPS negotiation function on the computer within 2 minutes. Wait for a while, the WPS indicator on the HG630a stops blinking and turns steady on, indicating that a wireless connection is set up between the HG630a and computer. You need to wait for 10~120 seconds. The WPS indicator is on for about 300 seconds and then turns off. 3.
1. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection to display a shortcut menu, and then choose Properties. 3. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Select Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings. 5. Click View Wireless Networks. 6.
4 Maintenance Guide 4.1 Changing the User Name and Password for the Web-Based Configuration Utility For security reasons or to make the password easy to remember, you can change the user name and password for the web-based configuration utility. To change the user name and password for login: Step 1 Log in to the HG630a's web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Choose Maintenance > Account to display the user information management page.
Using the WLAN Button To enable or disable the wireless network function, press the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG630a over 1 second. The WLAN indicator indicates the status of the wireless network function. Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility To enable or disable the wireless network function from the web-based configuration utility: Step 1 Log in to the HG630a's web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Choose Basic > WLAN to display the WLAN tab. Step 3 Select Enable WLAN.
Remember the new wireless network name and password you just set. You will be prompted to enter this password when connecting wireless devices, such as a computer, to the HG630a's wireless network. If you forget the wireless network name and password, log in to the web-based configuration utility, and set a new name and password. Alternatively, you can restore the HG630a to its default settings. The name and password are then restored to the values printed on the label on the HG630a's rear panel. 4.
4.5 Restoring Default Settings If you restore the HG630a to its default settings, all customized user data will be lost. Use this function only when necessary. To restore the HG630a to its default settings, power on the HG630a, press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel for over 6 seconds, and then release the button. You can also do the following to restore the HG630a to its default settings from the web-based configuration utility: Step 1 Log in to the HG630a's web-based configuration utility.
5 Applications Guide 5.1 Accessing a Portable Storage Device Using the FTP Client The HG630a supports a home storage and printing function. After a portable storage device is connected to the USB port, you can configure the HG630a through the FTP server to access the portable storage device from the LAN or Internet. To access a portable storage device: Step 1 Connect the mobile storage device to the HG630a's USB port. Step 2 Enable the FTP server, and configure the FTP server settings. 1.
5.2 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server Without special settings, Internet users cannot access the web or FTP servers on a LAN. By using the network address translation (NAT) function of the HG630a, specified Internet users are allowed to access the web and FTP servers on a LAN. Furthermore, IP addresses used by most users to access the Internet are dynamically assigned by service providers, so many cannot use fixed IP addresses to access the resources provided on servers.
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Choose Advanced > NAT. Click Port Mapping tab. Click New. Select Application, and then select Security web server (HTTP) for Application. The port mapping function of the HG630a provides parameter setting templates of multiple applications. After a template is selected, the HG630a sets relevant parameters automatically. You can change the parameter settings as required. You can also set all the parameters manually based on the requirements of other applications.
6 FAQs Can I use the HG630a as a DHCP server? Yes. The HG630a incorporates the DHCP server software. How can I quickly restore the default settings of the HG630a? When the HG630a is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. The HG630a then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored.
Step 5 cordless telephones. Place the HG630a and the computer in an open space. Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, passing through too many obstacles, such as walls and columns may negatively impact the transmission of WLAN radio signals. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet through a wireless network adapter? Step 1 Ensure that the power cables and telephone lines of the HG630a are connected properly. Step 2 Check whether the WLAN indicator of the HG630a is on.
is connected to the WLAN. Step 7 Try to access different web sites to check whether the HG630a can access other web sites. If the HG630a cannot access other web sites, restore to the default settings of the HG630a. If the problem persists, contact your service provider. How do I improve the transmission quality of wireless signals? Step 1 Step 2 Check the positions of the HG630a and computer.
6. Click OK. Step 2 Create a wireless network connection that is not encrypted.
7 Appendix 7.1 Indicators Indicator Status Description Power On The HG630a is powered on. Off The HG630a is powered off or faulty. Blinking The HG630a is being activated through DSL. DSL Steady on The HG630a is activated through DSL. Off The HG630a is powered off. The HG630a is activated through WAN or USB modem.
Indicator Status Description Internet On Blinking Off WLAN WPS The HG630a is working in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted. The HG630a is working in bridge mode. The HG630a is working in routing mode, but the connection to the WAN has not been set up. The HG630a is powered off. On The WLAN connection is set up, but no data is being transmitted. Blinking The WLAN connection is set up, and data is being transmitted.
Indicator Status Description USB Blinking Steady on Off WAN The HG630a is being activated through USB modem. Data is being transmitted on the USB port. The HG630a is activated through USB modem. A portable storage device is connected to the USB port. The USB port is not connected. The HG630a is activated through DSL and WAN. On The HG630a is activated through Ethernet. Blinking Data is being transmitted between the HG630a and Ethernet.
7.2 Ports and Buttons 1 2 DSL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Number Port or Button Description 1 WPS Used to enable the WPS function. 2 WLAN Used to enable or disable wireless network function quickly. 3 On/Off Used to power on or off the HG630a. 4 DSL Used to connect to the MODEM port on the splitter or connect to the telephone wall jack. 5~8 LAN4~ LAN1 Used to connect Ethernet devices, such as computers and switches, to the HG630a. 9 WAN Used to connect the HG630a to the network.
Number Port or Button Description 10 USB USB port used to connect to a USB device, such as a USB storage device or printer. NOTE The maximum voltage/current output from the USB port is 5 V/1 A. That is, the input voltage/current of the USB device connected to the USB port cannot exceed 5 V/1 A. Otherwise, the HG630a may not work correctly. 11 Power Used to connect to the power adapter.
7.3 Default Settings Parameter Setting IP address of the LAN port 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask of the LAN port 255.255.255.0 User name used to log in to the web-based configuration utility user Password used to log in to the web-based configuration utility HuaweiUser SSID used to access wireless network Check the label on the HG630a's rear panel WLAN key used to access wireless network Check the label on the HG630a's rear panel DHCP server function Enable WLAN function Enable 7.
Item Specification Wireless transmission rates 802.11b Up to 11 Mbit/s 802.11g Up to 54 Mbit/s 802.
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