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Huawei HG536a User Manual

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HUAWEI HG536a Home Gateway

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HUAWEI HG536a Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 User Guide Issue Date 2010-11-12 Part Number 202264 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...
  • Page 3 Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Powering On ....................14 4 Setting the Internet Access Parameters..........15 4.1 Configuring the ADSL uplink ..............15 Using the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on the HG536a....15 Using the PPP Dial-Up Software on Your Computer.......16 4.2 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection..........17 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button....17...
  • Page 5 5.4 Changing the Login IP Address ..............21 5.5 Restoring Default Settings................22 6 Using the Handset ................... 23 6.1 Layout ......................23 6.2 Icons on the Handset LCD .................25 6.3 Powering On/Off the Handset ..............25 6.4 Registering a Handset.................26 6.5 Calling a Handset from the Host ..............26 6.6 Making a Call.....................27 6.7 Answering a Call ..................28 6.8 Basic Settings for the Handset..............28...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" refers to the device and its accessories. Basic Requirements During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent it from colliding with other objects.
  • Page 7 Precautions for Using Wireless Devices When using the device, ensure that the antenna of the device is at least 20 cm away from all persons. When using the handset of the device, however, you can use it close to your body. Do not use the device where using wireless devices is prohibited or may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 8 The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times before it eventually wears out. When the standby time and the talk time are shorter than the normal time, replace the battery. Use the AC power supply defined in the specifications of the charger. An improper power voltage may cause a fire or a malfunction of the charger.

  • Page 9: Emergency Call

    Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to it. Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device shell. Do not use any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Hg536A

    2 Getting to Know the HG536a 2.1 Overview HUAWEI HG536a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG536a) is a type of Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) terminal, providing the DECT module which supports the handset (1.8 or 1.9 GHz).
  • Page 11 Description Page button, which is used to call a registered handset or enable the registration function for handset. Press and hold the Page button for less than three seconds to call a registered handset. Press and hold the Page button for over five seconds to enable the registration function for handset.
  • Page 12 The HG536a is connected to WAN and transmits data Blinking in routing mode. The HG536a is in bridge mode. Or the HG536a is not connected to WAN in routing mode. ADSL The HG536a is activated. Blinking The HG536a is being activated.

  • Page 13: Handset And Base

    Indicator Status Description A wireless connection is set up between the HG536a and a wireless client through the WPS function. This state lasts 300s. Blinking The HG536a is attempting to set up a wireless connection with a wireless client (such as a PC on which a wireless network adapter is installed) through the WPS function.
  • Page 14 Description Handset, which is used to make calls. Base, which is used to charge up the handset and make the handset steady. Indicator, which indicates the handset charging status. There are two status: On: the handset is being charged. Off: the handset is not be charged Base interface, which is used to connect the base to the host.

  • Page 15: Installing The Hg536A

    3 Installing the HG536a 3.1 Connecting the Cables to the Host The HG536a provide the DECT module which supports the handset. You can make the calls by using the handset, no need to connect another telephone. Besides, you can also connect another telephone to make the calls if you need.

  • Page 16: Installing The Handset

    3. Splitter 4. Telephone 5. Telephone jack on the wall If the wireless network function is used on the HG536a for the network access, you do not need to connect the network cable. 3.2 Installing the Handset Installing the Battery A handset is provided with the HG536a.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Battery

    To install the battery, do as follows: Step 1 Slide the battery cover down to remove it. Step 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Step 3 Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment. Step 4 Slide the cover up until it snaps in place.
  • Page 18 Before using the handset for the first time, fully charge it for 16 hours continuously. Step 1 Electrify the base. The handset is charged by the base. There are two different ways to electrify the base, taking either of the following figures as a reference: - Electrify the base by connected to the host.

  • Page 19: Powering On

    LCD scroll. 3.3 Powering On To power on the HG536a, press the ON/OFF button on the side panel of the HG536a. After you power on the HG536a, the ADSL indicator blinks (for less than three minutes), which indicates that the HG536a is being activated.

  • Page 20: Setting The Internet Access Parameters

    Using the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on the HG536a If you select this method for accessing the network, the HG536a starts to set up a dial-up connection automatically after the startup. You can access the network after you power on your computer. You do not need to install any special dial-up software on your computer or perform dial-up operations on your computer.

  • Page 21: Using 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 HG536a and your computer for the network access, do as follows: Step 1 Set the working mode of the HG536a to Bridge.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Wireless Network Connection

    4.2 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection The HG536a provides the WLAN function on a Local Area Network (LAN). If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect your computer to the HG536a through a wireless connection.

  • Page 23: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Manually

    Press the WPS button on the side panel of the HG536a within 120s. The WPS indicator of the HG536a becomes on from the blinking state, indicating that the HG536a is connected to your PC through the WLAN. This state lasts 300s. Then the WPS indicator turns off.
  • Page 24 8. Select AES from the WPA encryption drop-down combo box. 9. Click Submit to save the settings. Step 2 Enable the wireless configuration service on your computer, do as follows (taking the Windows XP operating system as an example): 1. Right-click My Computer, and then choose Manage from the shortcut menu.

  • Page 25: Basic Configuration For The Host

    If you forget the user name or password that has been changed, you can restore the default settings of the HG536a by pressing and holding the Reset button for over six seconds. Then, the user name and password that are used for logging in to the Web-based configuration utility are restored to default values.

  • Page 26: Changing The Wireless Network Name And The Access Password

    Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > WLAN. Step 3 Choose the WLAN page. Step 4 Select or not sel ect the Enable WLAN option. Step 5 lick Submit.

  • Page 27: Restoring Default Settings

    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 HG536a so that the computer can access the Web-based configuration utility. 5.5 Restoring Default Settings You can quickly restore the default settings of the HG536a by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel.

  • Page 28: Using The Handset

    6 Using the Handset 6.1 Layout Item Function Earpiece. LCD.
  • Page 29 Item Function 3/5/7/13 Navigation keys. Use the up or down navigation key to select items. During text editing, use the left or right navigation key to move the cursor. In standby mode: Press the up navigation key softly for the list of missed calls.

  • Page 30: Icons On The Handset Lcd

    Item Function Speaker. Battery cover. Charger pins. 6.2 Icons on the Handset LCD Varied icons appear in different modes on the LCD. The following table lists the icons and their descriptions. Icon Description It indicates the signal strength. The more the vertical bars, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 31: Registering A Handset

    6.4 Registering a Handset You can register up to five handsets to your host. The HG536a assigns a name to each handset according to the registration order of the handsets. For example, the name assigned to the first handset that is registered is HS 1, and in standby mode, the name HS 1 is displayed on the LCD of that handset.

  • Page 32: Making A Call

    6.6 Making a Call Making an External Call You can dial numbers with up to 32 digits. If the number has over 10 digits, the LCD automatically switches to a smaller font in order to accommodate the whole number. You can view the number you are dialing and modify it when necessary before dialing. To make an external call by dialing numbers, do as follows: Step 1 Enter a phone number in standby mode.

  • Page 33: Answering A Call

    Step 2 Choose the number of the handset you want to call on the handset. Step 3 Press to invite the third party. During a three-party call, any party can end this call, and other parties still keep in call. 6.7 Answering a Call When a call is received, the handset rings.

  • Page 34: Setting The Dial Mode

    Setting the Dial Mode For PSTN calls, in order to provid ompatibility with other tele phone systems, your handset an be s to e her tone dialing or pulsing dialing. To set th dial m ode, do as follows: Step 1 In standby mode, press to display the main menu.

  • Page 35: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Step 5 Press to save the settings. Setting the Alarm Clock To enable the alarm function, do as follows: Step 1 In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Step 2 Press repeatedly to select HS Settings and then pr ess Step 3 Press repeatedly to select Alarm, a...
  • Page 36 To restore default settings of the handset, do as follows: Step 1 In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Step 2 Press repeatedly to select HS Settings and then press Step 3 Press repeatedly to select HS Reset, and the press ep 4 Enter the PIN (0000 by default), and then press...

  • Page 37: Faqs

    7 FAQs How can I quickly enable or disable the wireless network function? Press and hold the WLAN button for over one second, and then release the button to enable or disable the wireless network function. The WLAN indicator shows whether the wireless network function is enabled.
  • Page 38 If the LAN indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance center. Step 4 Check whether the driver for the network adapter is properly installed. Take a computer that runs Windows XP as an example. To check whether the driver for the network adapter is installed, do as follows: 1.
  • Page 39 Place your terminal and computer in another direction. Step 5 Do not use your terminal to access the WLAN during thunderstorms. What can I do if the WLAN of the HG536a is not encrypted and the computer cannot access the WLAN? Step 1 Delete the settings of wireless network connections from your computer.
  • Page 40 It is recommended that you place the HG536a and the PC in an open space. Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, passing through too many obstacles such as cement or wooden walls can affect the transmission of radio signals of a WLAN.
  • Page 41 After a broadband terminal is installed, does Internet access degrade call quality or do telephone calls lower the Internet access rate? No. The terminal uses the frequency division multiplexing (FDM) and splitter technologies to separate voice signals from data signals. Although the two types of signals are transmitted through one telephone line, they are carried by different frequency bands.
  • Page 42 a higher volume. (For details, see "Setting the Ring tone " on page 29.) Symptom: The battery efficiency is very low. The charging pins may be not clean. Try cleaning them. The battery life may have reached its end. Contact your service provider to replace the battery.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Relative humidity for 5% to 95%, non-condensing operation 281 mm % 142 mm % 153 mm Dimensions HG536a (L × W × H) 206 mm % 32 mm % 126 mm Host without support 75 mm % 70 mm % 40 mm...
  • Page 44 Item Specification Weight HG536a about 525 g Host without about 360 g support Base about 35 g Handset about 125 g Host Standards ADSL2+ ITU G.992.5 (G.dmt.bitplus) Annex A standard ADSL2 ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A standards ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex L ADSL ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A...
  • Page 45 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huawei.com Part Number: 202264...

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