Huawei HG630a User Manual

Huawei HG630a User Manual

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HG630a Home Gateway

User Guide

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HG630a Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 User Guide Issue 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...
  • 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

    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 ......
  • Page 5 7.1 Indicators ................... 21 7.2 Ports and Buttons ................ 24 7.3 Default Settings ................26 7.4 Technical Specifications ............26...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Cables And Getting Started

    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...
  • Page 7: 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.
  • Page 8: Connecting Cables Using The Wan Port

    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. This indicates that the HG630a is working properly. When the WAN indicator starts blinking, data is being transmitted between the HG630a and the connected device.
  • Page 9: Connecting Cables Using The Usb Port

    4. Power adapter 5. HG630a 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. When the USB indicator starts blinking, data is being transmitted between the HG630a and the connected device.
  • Page 10: Setting Network Access Parameters

    The HG630a then assigns an IP address to your computer automatically. If you disable the DHCP function, please ensure that the IP address of the computer and that of the HG630a LAN port are in the same network segment to enable the computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 11: Configuring A Dial-Up Connection For Internet Access

    2.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection for Internet Access The HG630a works in routing mode by default. And the HG630a 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 12: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    HG630a wirelessly: Windows 7 supports the WPS function. Windows XP supports the WPS function using the wireless network adapter. Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the HG630a's side panel for at least 1 second.
  • Page 13: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Manually

    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.
  • Page 14 You need to set up a wireless connection only once. Then you can access the wireless network anytime you want as long as that the wireless network name and password are not changed. When the HG630a is working properly, your computer connects to the HG630a automatically after its wireless function is enabled.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Guide

    If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button on the rear panel of the HG630a for over 6 seconds. The user name and password used for logging in to the web-based configuration utility are then restored to their default values.
  • Page 16: Changing The Wireless Network Name And Password

    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...
  • Page 17: Changing The Ip Address Used To Log In To The Web-Based Configuration Utility

    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 HG630a so that the computer can access the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 18: Restoring Default Settings

    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.
  • Page 19: Applications Guide

    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.
  • Page 20: 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Faqs

    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.
  • Page 23 Step 2 Check whether the WLAN indicator of the HG630a is on. If the WLAN indicator is off, the WLAN function of the HG630a is disabled. If this is the case, enable the WLAN function. For details about how to enable the WLAN function, see section 5.1 "Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function."...
  • Page 24 Place your HG630a and computer in a different direction. Step 5 Avoid using your HG630a to access a WLAN during thunderstorms. What can I do if the WLAN of the HG630a is not encrypted and the computer cannot access the WLAN? Step 1 Delete the settings of wireless network connections from your computer.
  • Page 25 6. Click OK. Step 2 Create a wireless network connection that is not encrypted.
  • Page 26: Appendix

    The HG630a is powered on. The HG630a is powered off or faulty. Blinking The HG630a is being activated through DSL. Steady on The HG630a is activated through DSL. The HG630a is powered off.  The HG630a is activated through WAN or USB  modem.
  • Page 27 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 The HG630a is powered off.  WLAN The WLAN connection is set up, but no data is being transmitted.
  • Page 28 Indicator Status Description Blinking The HG630a is being activated through USB  modem. Data is being transmitted on the USB port.  Steady on The HG630a is activated through USB modem.  A portable storage device is connected to the ...
  • Page 29: Ports And Buttons

    WLAN Used to enable or disable wireless network function quickly. On/Off Used to power on or off the HG630a. Used to connect to the MODEM port on the splitter or connect to the telephone wall jack. 5 ~ 8 LAN4~...
  • Page 30 HG630a may not work correctly. Power Used to connect to the power adapter. Reset To restore the HG630a to its factory settings, power it on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 6 seconds, and then release it. NOTE After you restore the HG630a to its factory settings, your user settings will be lost.
  • Page 31: Default Settings

    Password used to log in to HuaweiUser the web-based configuration utility SSID used to access wireless Check the label on the HG630a's network rear panel WLAN key used to access wireless Check the label on the HG630a's...
  • Page 32 Item Specification Wireless transmission rates 802.11b Up to 11 Mbit/s 802.11g Up to 54 Mbit/s 802.11n (with Up to 300 Mbit/s 2T2R external antenna used)
  • Page 33 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huawei.com...

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