Huawei HG658 User Manual

Huawei HG658 User Manual

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HG658 Home Gateway

User Guide

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HG658 Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 User Guide Issue Date 2012-06-07 Part Number 202500 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 Cables and Getting Started ........1 1.1 Connecting Cables ..............1 1.2 Powering On the HG658 ............2 2 Setting Network Access Parameters ........3 2.1 Logging in to the Web-based Configuration Utility ..... 3 2.2 Using the Setup Wizard ............. 4 3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection ...........
  • Page 5 7.2 Ports and Buttons ..............23 7.3 Default Settings ................ 25 7.4 Product Specifications .............. 25...
  • Page 6: Connecting Cables And Getting Started

    Thank you for purchasing the HG658 Home Gateway (HG658 for short). 1.1 Connecting Cables The following figure shows an example of how to connect the cables. In this example, the HG658 is connected to a set-top box, desktop computer, laptop computer, and two telephones. Telephone wall jack...
  • Page 7: Powering On The Hg658

    After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side panel to power on the HG658. After you power on the HG658, the WAN indicator light blinks (for less than three minutes), indicating that the HG658 is being activated. Once activated, the WAN indicator light remains steady on.
  • Page 8: Setting Network Access Parameters

    2.1 Logging in to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most parameters of the HG658 are pre-set before delivery to meet common home application scenarios. To check the HG658's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 9: Using The Setup Wizard

    After logging in to the web-based configuration utility, you can use the setup wizard to quickly configure the HG658. When you configure the HG658 for the first time, the setup wizard page is displayed automatically after logging in to the utility.
  • Page 10: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    WPS function, do the following to connect your computer to the HG658 over a wireless connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button (on the HG658 side panel) for 1 or more seconds. The WLAN indicator light on the HG658 starts blinking, indicating that the HG658 is in the WPS negotiation state.
  • Page 11: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Manually

    5. Click OK to close the dialog box, and the close the Computer Management window. Step 2 Find the wireless network name (WLAN Name) and its password (WLAN Key) printed on the label of the HG658's rear panel. Step 3 Configure the wireless network connection on the computer as follows: 1.
  • Page 12 After the system verifies the password, Connected appears on the wireless network icon in the wireless network list, indicating that your computer has established a wireless connection to the HG658. 8. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. You need to set up a wireless connection only once.You can access the wireless network anytime you want as long as the wireless network name and password are not changed.
  • Page 13: Voice Services

    4 Voice Services 4.1 Introduction The HG658 supports voice services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP is an application layer protocol used to create, modify, or end multimedia sessions. 4.2 Networking Item Description Proxy server Server that forwards requests or responses in...
  • Page 14: Configuration Procedure

    Server that receives registration requests BRAS Broadband remote access server DSLAM Digital subscriber line access multiplexer HG658 Telephone Computer 4.3 Configuration Procedure The HG658's Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) parameters are set before delivery. Generally, these parameters do not need to be modified.
  • Page 15: Configuring The Hg658

    5 Configuring the HG658 5.1 Changing the User Name and Password for the Web-based Configuration Utility For safety or convenience reasons, you can change the user name and password for the web-based configuration utility. To change the login user name and password: Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 16: Enabling Or Disabling The Wireless Network Function

    IP address, enter the new IP address into the web browser's address box. Ensure that the IP address of the computer is in the same network segment as that of the HG658 to enable the computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 17: Changing The Wireless Network Name And Password

    Step 6 Click Submit. You will be prompted to enter this password when connecting wireless devices, such as a computer, to the HG658's wireless network. You cannot connect to the HG658's wireless network if you enter an incorrect password. If you cannot remember the wireless network name and password, log in to the web-based configuration utility to set a new name and password.
  • Page 18: Accessing Mobile Storage Devices Using The Ftp Client

    The HG658 supports a home storage function. Mobile storage devices, such as a USB flash drive, can be connected to the USB port on the HG658. You can then access the mobile storage devices from the Local Area Network (LAN) or Internet.
  • Page 19: Restoring Default Settings

    Therefore, exercise caution when using this function. To restore the HG658 to default settings, power on the HG658, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release. You can also restore the HG658 to default settings from the web-based configuration utility: Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 20: Faqs

    HG658's power adapter. If the voltage is unstable, for example, if the voltage is too high or too low, do not use the HG658. Wait until the voltage recovers, and then use the HG658.
  • Page 21 If the LAN indicator is off, perform further checks as follows: 1. Check that the network adapter on your computer is enabled. 2. Check that the network cable between the HG658 and the computer is securely connected. Remove and then insert the network cable or replace the network cable when necessary.
  • Page 22 LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections.) check box is cleared. Step 7 Try to access more websites to check whether the HG658 can access these websites. If the problem persists, contact your network service provider.
  • Page 23 On the wireless network list, check whether the HG658's wireless network is displayed as Connected. Step 7 Try to access more websites to check whether the HG658 can access these websites. If you still cannot access the websites, restore the HG658 to its default settings.
  • Page 24 WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, and the SSID is set to SSID1. It is recommended that you set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. What can I do if I cannot set up a wireless connection between the HG658 and the computer by pressing the WPS button? Step 1 Check that only one computer tries to connect to the HG658 using the WPS function at a time.
  • Page 25 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Step 4 Check the positions of the HG658 and the computer. Ensure that they are far from the electric appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    The HG658 is powered on. There are errors in the booting process. The HG658 is powered off. Green The DSL connection is established and activated. Green Blinking The DSL connection is being activated. The HG658 is powered off or no DSL connection is established.
  • Page 27 Blinking The Internet connection is successfully established and data is being transmitted. A physical connection is established, but the HG658 is not connected to the Internet. The HG658 is powered off.  The HG658 is working in bridge mode. ...
  • Page 28: Ports And Buttons

    Green Blinking The USB connection is successfully established in USB host mode and data is being transmitted. The HG658 is powered off.  No USB connection is established.  7.2 Ports and Buttons Port or Button Function Used to enable the WPS function.
  • Page 29 Used to power on or off the HG658. Power Connects a power adapter. Reset Restores the HG658 to default settings if you press and hold for 6 or more seconds. NOTE After you restore the HG658 to default settings, your customized data will be lost. Therefore, exercise caution when using the Reset button.
  • Page 30: Default Settings

    Password for web-based HuaweiUser configuration utility login Wireless network name See the label printed on the HG658's rear (WLAN Name) for wireless panel. connection Password (WLAN Key) See the label printed on the HG658's rear for wireless connection panel.
  • Page 31 Item Specifications Standards ADSL  G.992.1 (G.dmt) standards  G.992.2 (G.dmt)  G.994.1 (G.hs)  ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ADSL2  G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex L standard ADSL2+  G.992.5 (G.dmt.bitplus) standard VDSL  G.993.2 standard WLAN 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (2.4 GHz) standards Wireless 802.11b...
  • Page 32 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huaweidevice.com...

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