HG556a INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL User Manual 1
Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................3 1.1 Contents in the Package.......................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 The Front Panel of the HG556a.............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 The Rear and Side Panels of the HG556a...
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Contents in the Package Vodafone Station Bracket Power adapter CD Autoinsta llanteV.1.0 DSL cable Ethernet cable GPL Warranty Card User CD If any of the stuff above cannot be found in your package, contact with the vendor and the stuff upwards is just the sample for reference.
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1.3 The Rear and Side Panels of the HG556a WiFi button 1.
1.4 Description of the Indicators on the Front and Rear Panels Indicator Color Status Meaning Message - Off There is no message. Red On There is an incoming message. - Off The HSPA module is not connected or used. Red On The connected 2G/3G module works normally. There is no Internet traffic on the USB port. - Off The Wi-Fi network is not activated. Red Blinking slowly The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) process is in progress. Red On The Wi-Fi connection is in good condition.
2 Installation Guide This chapter describes the procedure for installing the HG556a. 2.1 Inserting the Vodafone Internet Key 1. Remove the SIM card holder from the Vodafone Internet Key. 2. Insert the SIM card into the card holder. 3. Reinsert the SIM card holder into the Vodafone Internet Key. 4. Remove the lid on the back of the Vodafone Station and insert the Vodafone Internet Key into the slot.
2.2 Supplying Power to the HG556a 1. Connect the AC power adapter to the power interface on the back of the device and plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. R WE PO 2. After you finish the connection, the power indicator turns on, indicating that the HG556a is being activated and working normally.
2.3 Connecting the PC to the HG556a LAN Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the PC to any of the four LAN interfaces on the rear panel of HG556a.
2.4 Connecting the HG556a to the Fixed Network Use the provided telephone cable to connect the ADSL interface of the HG556a with the telephone jack on the wall. 2.5 Connecting telephones to the HG556a Connect a telephone to the PHONE/FAX or PHONE interface of the HG556a.
z If you have two VoIP numbers, you can connect two telephones to the PHONE/FAX and PHONE interfaces respectively. Only the PHONE/FAX interface provides the emergent public switched telephone network (PSTN) function. When the DSL network cannot work, the HG556a chooses the PHONE/FAX interface automatically to provide the PSTN function.
2.6 Connecting the PC to the HG556a Through Wi-Fi After you insert the Vodafone Internet Key into the slot on the HG556a, press the Wi-Fi button on the side panel of the HG556a. Then the PC is connected to the HG556a wirelessly. Procedure for enabling the Wi-Fi connection The initial configuration for the Wi-Fi radio interface of the HG556a is Disabled. To enable the Wi-Fi connection, do as follows: 1. Press the Wi-Fi button on the side panel of HG556a. 2.
3 User Manual 3.1 Introduction This manual provides instructions on how to use the product properly. It also provides instructions that must be followed to protect the HG556a and the safety of the operator. 3.2 Features of the HG556a The main features of the HG556a are as follows: 1. ADSL2+ interface z z z z z Supports ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.3 ADSL2 (G.dmt.bis), and G.992.5 ADSL2+ Annex A (G.dmt.bitplus) Supports ANSI T1.
z z z Supports WEP/TKIP/AES Supports WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports WMM 5. POTS interfaces z z Provides two plain old telephone service (POTS) interfaces Supports the emergent Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) function 3.3 Requirements of PC Configuration The requirements of PC configuration for displaying the management Web pages of the HG556a are: Microsoft® Windows Apple® Mac Operating system Windows® 98SE/ME Windows® 2000/XP/Vista Mac OS® 10.
3.4 Management of the HG556a 3.4.1 Home Gateway Page To log in to the configuration page, do as follows: 1. Launch the Internet Explorer and enter http://192.168.1.1 (the default LAN IP address of the HG556a) in the address bar. Then press Enter to display the login window. 2. Enter the user name and password provided by the ISP. Then you can see the home page of the HG556a.
3.4.2 Wi-Fi Basic This page allows you to enable or disable Wi-Fi on the Vodafone Station and to hide or show the wireless network. Choose WiFi > Basic in the navigation tree to display the Basic page. Figure 3-2 shows the Basic page. Figure 3-2 Basic page Table 3-1 lists the parameters for the basic settings. Table 3-1 Parameters for the basic settings Item Description Enable WiFi To enable or disable the Wi-Fi function. Hide Access Point It is used to hide or display the AP.
Security Configure the security functions to control the access rights of users and to prevent unauthorized access to data during transmission. Choose WiFi > Security in the navigation tree to display the Security page. Figure 3-3 shows the Security page. Figure 3-3 Security page Table 3-2 lists the parameters for the security settings. Table 3-2 Parameters for the security settings Item Description Network Authentication It is used to enable or disable the network authentication function.
Access Control Choose WiFi > Access Control in the navigation tree to display the Access Control page. Figure 3-4 shows the Access Control page. Figure 3-4 Access Control Page Table 3-3 lists the parameters for access control. Table 3-3 Parameters for access control Item Description Configure Restriction The access rule for MAC addresses. Three options are available: z Deactivate: The MAC filter is deactivated.
3.4.3 HSPA Status Choose HSPA > Status in the navigation tree to display the Status page. This page allows you to understand the information about HSPA status. Figure 3-5 shows the Status page. Figure 3-5 Status page Configuration Choose HSPA > Configuration in the navigation tree to display the Configuration page. Figure 3-6 shows the Configuration page.
Table 3-4 lists the parameters for configuration. Table 3-4 Parameters for configuration Item Description APN Name Provides routing information for SGSN and GGSN, which identifies the external service requested by a user of the GPRS service and the Operator ID which specifies routing information. User Name The user name to access the service. Password The password to access the service. Athentication The three authentication modes of dial-up: AUTO, CHAP, PAP.
3.4.4 Voice Phone Figure 3-8 shows the Phone page.
Speed Dial Choose Voice > Speed Dial in the navigation tree to display the Speed Dial page. Figure 3-9 shows the Speed Dial page. Figure 3-9 Speed Dial page Table 3-6 lists the parameters for speed dialing.
Prefix Choose Voice > Prefix to display the Prefix page. Figure 3-10 shows the Prefix page. Figure 3-10 Prefix page Table 3-7 lists the parameters for prefix. Table 3-7 Parameters for prefix Item Description Sequence The sequence of a prefixed number. Select #01-#10. Append Prefix Append prefix when dialling number. Number The self-defined prefixed number.
3.4.5 Advanced User Administration This page allows you to change the password of user. Choose Advanced > User Administration to display the User Administration page. Figure 3-11 shows the User Administration page. Figure 3-11 User Administration page LAN Configuration Choose Advanced > LAN Configuration in the navigation tree to display the LAN Configuration page. The HG556a provides a default LAN IP address.
DHCP Reservation Choose Advanced > DHCP Reservation in the navigation tree to display the DHCP Reservation page. Figure 3-13 shows the DHCP Reservation page. Figure 3-13 DHCP Reservation page Table 3-8 lists the parameters for DHCP reservation. Table 3-8 Parameters for DHCP reservation Item Description Remove It is used to delete the current entry. Name The name of the current entry. Mac address The MAC address of a computer on your LAN.
FTP Choose Advanced > FTP in the navigation tree to display the FTP page. Figure 3-14 shows the FTP page. Figure 3-14 FTP page Table 3-9 lists the parameter for the FTP. Table 3-9 Parameter for the FTP Item Description Enable FTP It is used to enable or disable the FTP function. User Name The user name to visit the FTP server. Password The password to visit the FTP server. Confirm Password Enter the password again to confirm.
Print Server Choose Advanced > Print Server in the navigation tree to display the Print Server page. Figure 3-15 shows the Print Server page. Figure 3-15 Print Server page Table 3-10 lists the parameter for the print server. Table 3-10 Parameter for the print server Item Description Enable Print Server It is used to enable or disable the print server. Printer Name The name of the printer. Make and Model The model of the printer that user choose. Click Save to save the settings.
3.4.6 Firewall Port Forwarding Choose Firewall > Port Forwarding in the navigation tree to display the Port Forwarding page. Figure 3-16 shows the Port Forwarding page. Figure 3-16 Port Forwarding page Table 3-11 lists the parameters for port forwarding. Table 3-11 Parameters for port forwarding Item Description Services The type of service,application and game. Please Select One The name of service, application or game. Custom Service The server name that user-defined.
Dos Prevention Figure 3-17 shows the Dos Prevention page. Choose Firewall > Dos Prevention in the navigation tree to display the Dos Prevention page. Figure 3-17 Dos Prevention page Table 3-12 lists the parameter for Dos prevention. Table 3-12 Parameter for Dos prevention Item Description Enable Dos Prevention It is used to enable or disable the Dos prevention function.
Parent Control By using the parent control function, you can control the time of Internet surfing for the children. See the following Parent Control page for reference. Figure 3-18 shows the Parent Control page. Figure 3-18 Parent Control page Table 3-13 lists the parameters for parent control. Table 3-13 Parameters for parent control Item Description Rule Name The name of the rule. Select Days The weekday(s) to apply the rule.
Security Policies Figure 3-19 shows the Security Policies page. Figure 3-19 Security Policies page Select Disabled, Block-all, High, Medium, Standard or Low from the Select Firewall Level drop-down list and click Save to save the settings. IP Filter Choose Firewall > IP Filter in the navigation tree to display the IP Filter page. Figure 3-20 shows the IP Filter page.
Table 3-14 lists the parameters for the IP filter. Table 3-14 Parameters for the IP filter Item Description IP Filter Mode Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the IP filter. Rule Name The name of the rule. Source IP Address The IP address that allows or rejects access to the Internet or the destination address. Destination IP Address The IP address that allows or rejects the source IP address to have access to visit.
Table 3-15 lists the parameters for the MAC filter. Table 3-15 Parameters for the MAC filter Item Description Filter Mode The two optional modes are as follows: Black indicates that all MAC layer frames will be FORWARDED except those matching with any of the specified rules in the following table. White indicates that all MAC layer frames will be BLOCKED except those matching with any of the specified rules in the following table. Name The name of the filter.
DMZ Host Choose Firewall > DMZ Host in the navigation tree to display the DMZ Host page. Figure 3-23 shows the DMZ Host page. Figure 3-23 DMZ Host page Table 3-17 lists the parameter for the DMZ host. Table 3-17 Parameter for the DMZ host Item Description DMZ Host IP address The IP address of the DMZ host computer NOTE DMZ = Demilitarized Zone 3.4.7 Diagnostics By using the diagnostics function, you can test the LAN interfaces of the HG556a once you have completed the cable connection.
Figure 3-24 shows the USB page. Figure 3-24 USB page Click Test to test the USB ports. Network Choose Diagnostics > Network in the navigation tree to display the Network page. Figure 3-25 shows the Network page.
3.5 Troubleshooting The following table describes solutions to the common problems. You can also use the auto installation CD-ROM to solve certain connection problems. If the solutions provided in this document cannot solve the problems you meet, contact the customer service center of Vodafone. Phenomenon Possible Cause Solution The power indicator is off. The HG556a is not connected to the power supply. Connect the HG556a to the power supply. The ADSL indicator is off.
3.6 Safety Precautions 3.6.1 RF Exposure The device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling the connection controls the power level at which your device transmits. Huawei declares that the device is in compliance with EN50385.
Safety Precautions for Children Do not let children play with the device and its accessories. Otherwise, they may get hurt or may accidentally damage the device. The device contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury. Device Heating Your device may get heated during charging and normal use. WEEE Approval The device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU.
3.7 Glossary ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL is a technology for transmitting digital information at a high bandwidth on existing phone lines to homes and businesses. Unlike regular dial-up phone service, ADSL provides continuously-available, "always on" connection. ADSL is asymmetric in that it uses most of the channel to transmit downstream to the user and only a small part to receive information from the user. ADSL simultaneously accommodates analog (voice) information on the same line.
transfer rates of 10 Mbit/s. The Ethernet specification served as the basis for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which specifies the physical and lower software layers. Ethernet uses the CSMA/CD access method to handle simultaneous demands. It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a standards organization for computer and electronic devices. Its senior members are IEEE fellows.
Mbit/s Megabit per second A unit used to express the speed of a network. NAPT Network Address Port Translation NAPT enables a local area network (LAN) to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic. PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames in Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with DSL services. It offers standard PPP features such as authentication, encryption, and compression.
The global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web. USB Universal Serial Bus USB is a serial protocol and physical link, which transmits all data differentially on a single pair of wires. Another pair provides power to downstream peripherals. Virtual server A virtual server allows you to direct incoming traffic from the Internet (identified by protocol and external port) to an internal server with a private IP address on the LAN.
