EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE V100R001 User Guide Issue 01 Date 2009-05-15 Part Number 202127 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. For any assistance, please 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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EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Contents Contents About This Document ............................................................................................... 1 1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 1-1 2 Product Overview ................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 Product Features.......................................................................
Contents EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5.2 Configuring the ATM.................................................................................................. 5-1 5.3 Configuring the PTM .................................................................................................. 5-4 5.4 Configuring the WAN ................................................................................................. 5-4 5.5 Configuring the LAN ..........................................................
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Figures Figures Figure 2-1 HG612 appearance.......................................................................................... 2-1 Figure 3-1 Cable connections of the HG612 .................................................................... 3-1 Issue 01 (2009-05-15) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Indicators on the HG612................................................................................... 2-2 Table 2-2 Interfaces and buttons on the HG612................................................................ 2-2 Table 3-1 Requirements on computer settings for logging in to the Web-based configuration utility........................................................................................................................
Tables EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Table 5-18 UPnP parameters........................................................................................... 5-16 Table 5-19 LED parameters............................................................................................ 5-16 Table 6-1 Account parameters .......................................................................................... 6-1 Table 6-2 Reset parameters...................................................................
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the EchoLife HG612 fiber to the curb (FTTC) Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) Network Termination Equipment (NTE) (hereinafter referred to as the HG612). By reading this document, you can find out the functions and features of the HG612 and the procedures for installing and configuring the HG612.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide About This Document Chapter Describes 3 Getting Started How to connect the cables of the HG612, power on the HG612, and log in to the Web-based configuration utility of the HG612. 4 Checking the Status The parameters on the Web-based configuration utility and how to obtain the information about the working status of the HG612 from the Web-based configuration utility. 5 Parameter Settings How to configure the functions and set the parameters of the HG612.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Symbol About This Document Description Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. General Conventions The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Convention Description Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman. Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in boldface. For example, log in as user root. Italic Book titles are in italics.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide About This Document GUI Conventions The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Convention Description Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, windows, and dialog titles are in boldface. For example, click OK. > Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder. Keyboard Operations The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 1 Safety Precautions 1 Safety Precautions For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them during operation. Basic Requirements z z z z z Keep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device. Prevent collision of the device with other objects during storage, transportation, and operation of the device. Do not attempt to dismantle the device.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 1 Safety Precautions z z z z z z z z z z the power cable, and telephone cable and then contact the authorized maintenance center. Before plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the power supply. While plugging or unplugging any cable, ensure that your hands are dry. Do not step on, pull, or stretch any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, leading to malfunction of the device. Do not use old or damaged cables.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HG612 provides a user-friendly GUI, complemented by a fresh and unique appearance. On the network side, it supports the VDSL2 technology for rapid Internet access and high-speed broadband access, which is much faster than the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 2+ (ADSL2+). The HG612 is also compatible with the ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 2 Product Overview 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-1 describes the indicators on the HG612. Table 2-1 Indicators on the HG612 Indicator Color POWER Green On The HG612 is powered on. Green Blinking The HG612 is booting (to be confirmed if all more LEDs blink). - Off The HG612 is powered off, or the power module is faulty. Green On The HG612 is activated. DSL LAN1 LAN2 Status Description Green Blinking The HG612 is performing line training.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 2 Product Overview Interface or Button Description LAN1, LAN2 This interface is used to connect to the Ethernet interface on a computer. RESET To restore the default settings of the HG612, press this button. After you restore the default settings, your customized data is lost. Therefore, use this function with caution. BBU This interface is used to connect to an external battery. POWER This interface is used to connect to a power adapter.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 3 Getting Started 3 Getting Started 3.1 Connecting the Cables Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections of the HG612. Figure 3-1 Cable connections of the HG612 1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Gateway 3. Computers 4. Power adapter 3.2 Powering on the HG612 To power on the HG612, press the POWER button on the top of the HG612. After you power on the HG612, the DSL indicator blinks in green, which indicates that the HG612 is performing line training.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 3 Getting Started 3.3 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG612 provides a simple and easy Web-based configuration utility through which you can view and set the parameters of the HG612. By default, you cannot log in to the Web-based configuration utility before you enable the login function through TR069. Table 3-1 lists the requirements on computer settings for logging in to the Web-based configuration utility.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Step 2 Step 3 3 Getting Started Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the Internet Explorer, and then press Enter. In the Login dialog box, enter the user name and the password, and then click OK. By default, both the user name and the password are admin. By default, the IP address of the LAN interface of the HG612 is 192.168.1.1. You can change this IP address.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 3 Getting Started 4. Click Submit. Note z ATM = Asynchronous Transfer Mode z ISP = Internet service provider z PPPoA = Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM z PVC = permanent virtual channel z VCI = Virtual Channel Identifier z VPI = Virtual Path Identifier z WAN = Wide Area Network 3.4.2 Configuring the ATM Route–DHCP Step 1 Step 2 Configure the ATM PVC. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > ATM. 2. Enter VPI/VCI provided by the ISP. 3.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 3 Getting Started 3.4.3 Configuring the ATM Route–Static Step 1 Step 2 Configure the ATM PVC. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > ATM. 2. Enter VPI/VCI provided by the ISP. 3. Set DSL link type to EoA. 4. Click Submit. Set WAN parameters. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WAN. 2. Select a PVC from the Layer2 interface drop-down list box. Note z The name of this PVC should begin with atm. z The DSL link type of this ATM PVC should be EoA. 3. 4. 5.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 3 Getting Started Note z The name of this PVC should begin with atm. z The DSL link type of this ATM PVC should be EoA. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Step 3 Select Enable for WAN connection. Select a service from the Service list drop-down list box. Set Port binding to LAN1 or LAN2. Select Route from the Connection mode drop-down list box. Set Connection type to PPPoE. Select Enable for WAN802.1q, WAN802.1p, LAN802.1q, LAN802.1p, or NAT as required. 9.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Step 3 3 Getting Started Set LAN parameters. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN. 2. Set the IP address and subnet mask of the LAN connection. 3. Click Submit. 3.5 PTM Mode Configuration 3.5.1 Configuring the PTM Route–DHCP Step 1 Step 2 Set PTM parameters. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > PTM. 2. Set DSL latency to Path0 or Path1. 3. Set PTM priority to Normal Priority or High Priority. 4. Click Submit. Set WAN parameters. 1.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 3 Getting Started Step 2 4. Click Submit. Set WAN parameters. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WAN. 2. Select a PVC from the Layer2 interface drop-down list box. Note The name of this PVC should begin with ptm. Select Enable for WAN connection. Select a service from the Service list drop-down list box. Set Port binding to LAN1 or LAN2. Select Route from the Connection mode drop-down list box. Set Connection type to Static. Select Enable for WAN802.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Step 3 3 Getting Started 10. Select Enable for DHCP spoofing as required. 11. Select the authentication mode provided by the ISP. 12. Select a dialing method, and then click Submit. Set LAN parameters. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN. 2. Set the IP address and subnet mask of the LAN connection. 3. Select Enable for DHCP server, and then set the corresponding parameters. 4. Click Submit. 3.5.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 4 Checking the Status 4 Checking the Status 4.1 Checking Device Information Function You can check device information, including the product type, hardware version, and software version. Path Choose Status > Device. Parameter Description Table 4-1 describes the device information. Table 4-1 Device information Parameter Description Product type It indicates the product type. Hardware version It indicates the hardware version of the HG612.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 4 Checking the Status 4.3 Checking WAN Information Function You can check the connection status and line status of the WAN and the xDSL. Path Choose Status > WAN. Parameter Description Table 4-2 describes WAN information. Table 4-2 WAN information Parameter Description Connection Name It indicates the connection name of the WAN. IP Address It indicates the IP address of the WAN interface. Subnet Mask It indicates the subnet mask of the WAN interface.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 4 Checking the Status You can check the interface and connection information of the LAN. Path Choose Status > LAN. Parameter Description Table 4-4 describes network information. Table 4-4 Network information Parameter Description IP address It indicates the IP address of the Ethernet interface on the HG612. MAC address It indicates the MAC address of the Ethernet interface on the HG612. Table 4-5 describes Ethernet information.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings 5 Parameter Settings 5.1 Configuring the DSL Function The DSL standard used by the HG612 must be the same as that used by the upper-layer equipment so that the two can communicate with each other. Currently, multiple DSL standards are available. Path Choose Basic > DSL. Parameter Description Table 5-1 describes DSL parameters. Table 5-1 DSL parameters Parameter Description Modulation type It specifies the working mode of the DSL.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings You can set ATM parameters as required. Path Choose Basic > ATM. Parameter Description Table 5-2 describes ATM parameters. Table 5-2 ATM parameters Parameter Description VPI/VCI It specifies the VPI of the selected PVC. To enable the HG612 to communicate with the upper-layer equipment, ensure that this VPI is the same as the VPI set on the upper-layer equipment. DSL latency It specifies the DSL latency for the HG612.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide Parameter Service type 5 Parameter Settings Description It specifies the traffic management type used for the PVC. UBR Without PCR: The ATM network makes the best efforts to transmit UBR user information. This is called best-effort transmission. The transmission quality, such as cell loss, transmission delay, and jitter, cannot be guaranteed.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Parameter Description Note z CBR = Constant Bit Rate z IPoE = IP over Ethernet z LLC = Logical Link Control z MPEG-2 = Moving Picture Experts Group-2 z PCR = Peak Cell Rate z PPP = Point-to-Point Protocol z PPPoE = Point to Point over Ethernet z SCR = Sustainable Cell Rate z UBR = Unspecified bit rate z VBR = Variable Bit Rate z VCMUX = Virtual Circuit Multiplexing 5.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings The HG612 communicates with the upper-layer network equipment of an operator through the WAN interface. During the communication, the parameter settings of the HG612 must be consistent with those of the upper-layer network equipment. On the WAN Connection page, you can set WAN parameters. Path Choose Basic > WAN. Parameter Description Table 5-4 describes WAN parameters.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Parameter Connection type Description You can select one of the following options: DHCP: If this option is selected, the HG612 obtains its IP address used for the WAN connection from the DHCP server of the service provider. z Static: If this option is selected, the HG612 uses the static IP address provided by the service provider for the WAN connection.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Parameter Description Primary DNS This parameter is valid when Connection type is set to Static. It specifies the primary DNS address of the PVC. Secondary DNS This parameter is valid when Connection type is set to Static. It specifies the secondary DNS address of the PVC. Default Gateway This parameter is valid when Connection type is set to Static. It specifies the gateway IP address of the PVC.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings in to the Web-based configuration utility, you need to enter the new IP address of the LAN interface of the HG612 in the address bar of the Internet Explorer. Path Choose Basic > LAN. Parameter Description Table 5-6 describes LAN parameter. Table 5-6 LAN parameters 5-8 Parameter Description IP address It specifies the primary IP address of the LAN interface of the HG612.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings 5.6 Configuring the Routing Function Function The routing function enables a computer network to forward data packets between different subnets so that computers in different subnets can communicate with each other. Path Choose Advanced > Routing. Parameter Description Table 5-7 describes static routing parameters.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Table 5-8 Dynamic routing parameters Parameter Description Operation It specifies the direction of transmitting RIP information. Version It specifies the RIP version supported by the HG612. 5.7 Configuring the Firewall Function The firewall can prevent unauthorized access to the WAN interface of the HG612. The firewall function, however, is valid only when the HG612 works in routing mode. Path Choose Advanced > Firewall.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings determine when and how to perform the translation between WAN IP addresses and LAN IP addresses. Path Choose Advanced > NAT. Parameter Description Table 5-10 describes application-level gateway (ALG) parameters. Table 5-10 ALG parameters Parameter Description Enable L2TP ALG, Enable IPSec ALG, Enable H.323 ALG, Enable RTSP ALG, Enable SIP ALG, and Enable PPTP ALG It specifies whether to enable the corresponding ALG function.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Parameter Description External port It specifies the external port. Internal port It specifies the internal port. Internal host It specifies the internal host. Remote host It specifies the remote host. Mapping name It specifies the name of the mapping rule. Note UDP = User Datagram Protocol 5.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Multiple QoS methods are used to provide different priorities to different services or data flows to ensure that high-priority data is processed at first priority. Different applications provided by the HG612 impose different QoS requirements. To meet these QoS requirements, the HG612 may resort to service classification to provide the required QoS through DiffServ.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings 5.11 Configuring the SNTP Function The HG612 needs to record the operation time of certain logs. Therefore, the HG612 should access a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to obtain the accurate time. Path Choose Advanced > SNTP. Parameter Description Table 5-16 describes the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) parameters.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings Table 5-17 describes customer-premises equipment (CPE) WAN Management Protocol (CWMP) parameters. Table 5-17 CWMP parameters Parameter Description Periodic inform It specifies whether to send inform packets periodically. If this function is enabled, the HG612 sends inform packets to the ACS at a specified interval. Periodic inform interval It specifies the interval at which the HG612 sends inform packets.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 5 Parameter Settings 5.13 Configuring the UPnP Function The universal plug and play (UPnP) function supports plug-and-play and automatic discovery for multiple types of network equipment. If the UPnP function is enabled, a device that supports the UPnP function can access networks, obtain an IP address, transmit performance data, detect other devices, and learn the performance data of the other devices. Path Choose Advanced > UPnP.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 6 Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6.1 Account Management Function The Web-based configuration utility of the HG612 provides the password protection function. You can create and modify the accounts used to access the Web-based configuration utility of the HG612. Path Choose Maintenance > Account. Parameter Description Table 6-1 describes account parameters.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 6 Maintenance You can manage the HG612. For example, you can reboot the HG612, restore the default settings, perform backup operations, and upgrade the configuration file. Path Choose Maintenance > Device. Parameter Description Table 6-2 describes reset parameters. Table 6-2 Reset parameters Parameter Description Reboot To reboot the HG612 and save the settings, click this button.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 6 Maintenance Parameter Description Software Upgrade To upload the selected upgrade file, click this button. The system uses the specified upgrade file to upgrade the firmware of the HG612. Table 6-5 describes multicast-upgrade parameters. Table 6-5 Multicast-upgrade parameters Parameter Description Multicast upgrade It specifies whether to enable the multicast upgrade. Multicast IP address It specifies the IP address used for the multicast upgrade.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 6 Maintenance Parameter Description Table 6-7 describes diagnosis parameters. Table 6-7 Diagnose parameters Parameter Description IP address It specifies the IP address to be pinged. Start To start to ping the specified IP address, click this button. Auto Diagnose To perform diagnosing operations, click this button. Interface It specifies the interface on which the diagnosing operations are performed. Start To start the Atm Oamf5 test, click this button.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 6 Maintenance Parameter Description Table 6-9 describes log parameters. Table 6-9 Log parameters Parameter Description Log level The events whose levels are higher than or equal to this level are recorded. Enable log server If Enable is selected, the HG612 starts to record all the events that match the specified condition.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide 7 FAQs 7 FAQs Question 1 Can I use the HG612 as a DHCP server? Yes, you can. The HG612 incorporates the DHCP server software. Question 2 How can I quickly restore the default settings of the HG612? To restore the default settings of the HG612, power on the HG612, press and hold the RESET button, and then release the RESET button.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide A Technical Specifications A Technical Specifications Item Specification Dimensions 162 mm × 120 mm × 29 mm Weight About 320 g Power consumption <6W Overall power supply 12 V DC, 0.7 A Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC Operating humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Standards ADSL standard z z z ADSL2 standard ITU G.992.3 Annex A ADSL2+ standard ITU G.992.5 Annex A VDSL2 standard z z Issue 01 (2009-05-15) ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A ITU G.994.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide B Default Settings B Default Settings Parameter Default Value IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0 Administrator name admin Administrator password admin Issue 01 (2009-05-15) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations C Acronyms and Abbreviations A ACS Automatic Configuration Server ADSL Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line ADSL2+ Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line 2plus ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode B BAS Broadband Access Server C CBR Constant Bit Rate CDN Content Distribution Network CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check D DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DMZ Demilitarized Zone DNS Domain Name Server DSCP Differentiated Servi
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations I IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol IP Internet Protocol IPoA IP over ATM IPoEoA IP over Ethernet over ATM L LAN Local Area Network LLC Logical Link Control M MAC Media Access Control MBS Maximum Burst Size N NAPT Network Address and Port Translation NAT Network Address Translation NRT-VBR Non-Real Time Variable Bit Rate NTP Network Time Protocol P PC Personal Computer PPPoA Point to Point Protocol over A
EchoLife HG612 FTTC VDSL NTE User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations S SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol T TCP Transfer Control Protocol U UBR Unspecified Bit Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol URL Uniform Resource Locator USB Universal Serial Bus UPnP Universal Plug and Play V VCI Virtual Channel Identifier VDSL Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VoIP Voice over IP VPC Virtual Path Connection VPI Virtual Path Identifier W WAN Issue 01 (2009-05-
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