HUAWEI Quidway W1000 Series Wireless Access Device WA1003A Wireless ADSL Access Point User Manual Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Administration Building, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, P. R. China Postal Code: 518129 Website: http://terminal.huawei.com E-mail: support@huawei.com...
Chapter 7 gives the technical specifications of the WA1003A. Appendix gives the abbreviation list and default factory settings for WA1003A. Intended Audience The manual is intended for the following readers: Marketing staff Installation engineers & technicians Operation & maintenance personnel Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Eye-catching symbols are also used in this manual to highlight the points worthy of special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows: Caution: Means reader be extremely careful during the operation. Note: Means a complementary description. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Environmental Protection This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of this product, national laws and regulations must be observed. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
2.4 Powering on WA1003A............10 3 Before Configuring WA1003A ............ 11 3.1 When to Configure the WA1003A........11 3.2 Setting IP Address on Your Computer........ 12 3.3 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Manager .... 13 3.3.1 Checking for Proxy Service ........13 Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Place the WA1003A in a location where you can easily view the LED indicators. The LEDs on the front panel of WA1003A are shown below: Figure 1-1 Front panel WA1003A The meanings of LEDs are listed as follows: Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Solid green indicates a valid USB connection. USB: Link/Act Blinking green indicates activity on the USB interface. Solid green light indicates a valid link on startup. Blinking green indicates data 1: Link/Act currently passing through the Ethernet port. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
With this port, you can establish an Ethernet Ethernet connection. If your computer has a USB port, you can connect the WA1003A to the USB port using a USB cable. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
1.2.1 ADSL Supporting ADSL2+, data rates up to 24 Mbps for downstream and 1 Mbps for upstream Supporting up to eight simultaneous virtual connections Supporting T1.413 issue 2, G.dmt and G.lite standards Widest range of DSLAM interoperability Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Built-in MIBs for SNMP management Upgradeable firmware through TFTP Friendly Web-based Graphic User Interface (GUI) for configuration and management. Built-in switch, supports up to 4 Ethernet connections Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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One-piece PC Card designed to fully support PC Card type II defined mechanical and environmental stress conditions. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
4.7 or higher is installed. Web browser JavaScript is enabled settings NIC adapter is installed Ethernet port TCP/IP is enabled 802.11b/g wireless LAN, WEP and WPA are Wireless LAN supported. 2.1.2 Collecting ISP Information VPI, VCI Encapsulation type Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
2.3.2 Connecting Your Computer to WA1003A Use a straight-through cable to connect your computer to WA1003A. You can connect the WA1003A directly to a 10/100Base-TX Ethernet adapter card on your PC with the provided Ethernet cable as shown in the following figure. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
WA1003A. Use cross-over cable to connect WA1003A and the uplink port of a switch or hub. Ensure that the cable connecting the LAN to WA1003A is no longer than 100 meters. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
The Power LED indicator is on, indicating the device is powered on. After a few seconds, ensure the LAN LINK indicator is on with steady light, which indicates a valid connection between the router and your computer. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
WA1003A operable in most networks. Usually, for the users with simple network topology, the default values can meet their basic requirements and need no change. If the condition of network has been changed due to modification of security, scale, line of communication, protocol or Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
WA1003A, example, address:192.168.1.100, Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0. For computers running non-Windows operating systems (OS), follow the instructions of the OS to configure the IP address of your computer to the same subnet as that of WA1003A. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
LAN IP address of the WA1003A is used. Type in “http://” followed by the default IP address, “192.168.1.1” in the address bar of the browser. The URL in the address bar should be: http://192.168.1.1. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
“4 Web-based Management”. Note: Do remember the user name and password for accessing the Web-based manager; do remember the ADSL account and password for PPP connections to access your ISP’s network as well. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
The left part of the page is the wizard column. You can enter the Web page of configuration or management through the hyperlink in the column. The right part of the page is the practical domain of configuration and management. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
WA1003A supports three DHCP modes for the LAN. By default, DHCP service is provided using an IP pool of 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.254 for a total of 253 IP addresses available. WA1003A can also relay DHCP service from another server through the WAN Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Figure 4-4 Configure DHCP service for the LAN II. Parameter description Server on: Select this option to enable DHCP service on the LAN. Start IP: Type in the base address for the IP pool of unassigned IP addresses. This IP address must be Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
LAN. Remember, if you are using DHCP from WA1003A, the IP address must be consistent with the DHCP IP settings. Enter the Setup menu and click Management IP in the wizard column to open the Management IP page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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LAN. Domain Name: Enter the local domain name if it exists. III. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. To save these changes permanently, select Tools > System Commands, and then click Save All. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
You can enable or disable firewall and NAT by selecting Enable or Disable in the configuration page and applying the settings. II. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. To save these changes permanently, select Tools > System Commands, and then click Save All. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Point (AP) depends on the local regulatory environment. Remember that all devices communicating with WA1003A must use the same channel (and use the same SSID). Select the channel for your 802.11b/g wireless LAN from the drop-down menu. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
PPP is a standard method for setting up a network connection or session between networked devices. Different forms of PPP include PPPoA and PPPoE. PPPoE requires a username and password to access the network. PPPoE is a method of using PPP through the Ethernet network. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Firewall: The Firewall enables you to protect the system against denial of service (DoS) attacks and other types of malicious accesses to your LAN. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Click Apply to set up a connection. Note that a menu button is created (PVC0-PVC5), this links to the configuration menu for PVC0-PVC5. If at any time you want to change, delete, disconnect or connect this WAN connection, click the PVC0-PVC5 button. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Connection SetupPPPoA page. Figure 4-9 Configure Connection – PPPoA Name: Type in a Name for the connection, such as PVC0. Type: Select PPPoA from the drop-down list.. Options: Enable NAT and/or Firewall by selecting corresponding check box. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Username & Password: Type the username and password to verify your identity. Typically, the username is an account assigned by your ISP. For most users, the remaining settings should not be changed. See your ISP for further information. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Internet. Click New Connection under WAN Setup to enter the Connection Setup configuration menu. Select Bridge in the Type drop-down list to display the Bridged Connection Setup page. Figure 4-10 Configure Connection – Bridge Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Subnet mask and the gateway should also be specified to set up the connection. Up to three Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses can also be specified. These enable you to access other web servers. Valid IP addresses range from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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VC (MUX) are two different methods for encapsulating the PPP packet. Contact your ISP to make sure the supported encapsulation. VPI&VCI: If prompted to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values given by your service provider. You may Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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WA1003A requests an IP address. Click New Connection under WAN Setup to enter the Connection Setup configuration menu. Select DHCP in the Type drop-down list to display the DHCP Connection Setup page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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VPI&VCI default values of PVCs. QoS: You can select UBR, CBR and VBR from QoS drop-down list, but it is suggested to leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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ISP, or use a static IP address assigned by the ISP. Click New Connection under WAN Setup to enter the Connection Setup configuration menu. Select CLIP in the Type drop-down list to display the CLIP Connection Setup page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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ISP did not provide this information. PCR&SCR: Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so. If prompted to change these, type in the values given by your service provider. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Enter the Setup menu and Click Modem Setup in wizard column to open the Modem Setup page. The Modem Setup menu is used to change the Modulation Type for the ADSL connection. This setting should be changed only if your service provider has given explicit instructions. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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ADSL2Plus. By default, WA1003A will automatically detect the modulation used; this setting is listed as MMODE (Multi-mode). II. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. To save the changes permanently, select Tools > System Commands page, and then click Save All. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter by using one of the preset keys. To display the WEP configuration window, click the WEP radio button. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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256-bit encryption with four keys available. Select a key by clicking a button on the left, select an encryption level from the drop-down list on the right, and then enter the proper-length key. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.) Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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For most small networks, such as those in a small business or home-based enterprise, WPA is the easiest way to obtain effective network security. In the three options of WPA, PSK String is the easiest to implement. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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1-32 characters in length. PSK String: PSK is a numeral of 1-63 characters in length. Note: If encryption of any kind, at any level is applied to WA1003A, all devices on the network must comply with the security measures. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
MAC address of the device is granted association. Packets received through the wireless interface from non-authorized devices, including other access points, will be discarded. I. Configuration page Figure 4-17 Wireless Management Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Use SNMP to configure system features for proper operation, monitor performance and detect potential problems in the switch, switch group or network. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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SNMP agent and used to manage the device. Enable SNMP Traps: Check the option of Enable SNMP Traps. Traps are messages that alert network personnel of events that occur on the device. The device generates Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Trap Community: A string of up to 20 characters to authenticate users that want to receive traps from the SNMP agent of the device. Trap Version: Choose SNMP v1 or SNMP v2c. III. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
UPnP also allows supported devices to leave a network automatically without adverse effects to the device or other devices on the network. Diverse networking media including Ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless, Firmware, phone line and power line networking can support UPnP. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. To save these changes permanently, select Tools > System Commands, and then click Save All. 4.4.5 Port Forwarding Click Port Forwarding from the Advanced menu to display the Port Forwarding page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Choose a connection: Select a WAN connection from the drop-down menu. LAN IP: Choose the client IP address listed in the LAN IP drop-down menu, or click New IP button to go to the LAN Clients menu. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
NAT and Firewall protection for any WAN connection, enable or disable DMZ IP addresses, enable or disable remote Telnet or web management from specified IP addresses, and enable or disable ICMP ping packets from the WAN. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Telnet management through the WAN port can be enabled for specified IP addresses. To enable remote management, click Remote Telnet or Remote Web. If there is IP address in IP Access List, choose one. Otherwise, enter a Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
In order to use these advanced features, you need to configure the IP addresses of LAN Clients. If there are no IP addresses in the LAN Clients menu, you cannot configure Port Forwarding, Access Control and Advanced Security. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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MAC address: Enter a MAC Address in the box, and then click Add. III. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. To save these changes, select Tools > System Commands, and click Save All. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
You can set up filter rules or disable a set of rules without loosing the rules that have been configured. I. Configuration page Figure 4-23 Bridge Filters II. Parameters explaination Enable Bridge Filters: select this option to add a bridge filter rule. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Click Web Filters from the Advanced menu to display the Web Filters page. The Web filtering enables users to allow/deny most Web applications, including Proxy, Cookies, Java Applets, ActiveX and Pop-Ups. Select the checkboxes to enable or disable the Web applications. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Multicast pass-through can be enabled or disabled for any WAN connection. When enabled, it allows IGMP packets to pass through the WAN interface. IGMP packets are used to control multicasts and discontinue multicasts to individual IP addresses when they are no longer needed. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Click the Apply button to save the settings in the RAM. To save these changes, select Tools > System Commands, and click Save All. 4.4.11 Static Routing Click Static Routing from the Advanced menu to display the Static Routing page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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New Destination IP/Mask/Gateway/Metric: Enter the proper parameters in these blanks and click Add. A new static route will be added in the table below and the route becomes active immediately. III. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Layer 3 routing devices. It also supports password protection which requires password verification for RIP requests. Use the Dynamic Routing menu to enable RIP and configure password protection. I. Configuration page Figure 4-27 Dynamic Routing Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. To save these changes, select Tools > System Commands, and click Save All. 4.4.13 Customer Port Forwarding Click Custom Port Forwarding from the Advanced menu to display the Customer Port Forwarding page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Port Start/End/Map: Enter the port number in each field for the starting port, ending port and mapping port. Protocol: Select the transmitting protocol for the customer port forwarding, including TCP, UDP and Both. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Custom Filter IP page. I. Configuration page Figure 4-29 Custom Filter IP II. Parameter explaination Filter Name: Enter a name for the customer filter. LAN Side IP Address/Netmask: Enter the IP address and subnet mask in each field. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Enter the Tools menu and click System Commands from the Advanced menu to display the System Commands page. System Commands are used to save settings to non-volatile memory, to reboot the WA1003A and to restore factory default settings of the WA1003A. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Restore option. This will also change both the LAN and WAN IP address of the device, so these will need to be reconfigured accordingly. To perform a reset, click Restore. Since the IP settings will return to their Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Click Remote Log from the Tools menu to display the Remote Log Settings page. Use the Remote Log menu to set up logging to servers or computers that are located outside of the LAN or subnet of the WA1003A. I. Configuration page Figure 4-31 Remote Log menu Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Commands, and click Save All. 4.5.3 User Management Click User Management from the Tools menu to display the User Management page. You need to change the administrator information for the WA1003A before or immediately after establishing a link to the WAN. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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If the web-based idle time exceeds the time, the web management will be closed. If you want to access the web management page, you must login in again. III. Save Click Apply to save the settings in the RAM. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
You can use the Update Gateway feature to load the latest firmware for the device. You can obtain the latest version of the WA1003A firmware from Huawei online technical support at http://terminal.huawei.com. Download the latest firmware version to your computer or an accessible TFTP server.
Otherwise, the configuration in the flash could be damaged. 4.5.5 Ping Test Click Ping Test from the Tools menu to display the Ping Test page. The Ping Test menu allows you to ping any IP address from the WA1003A to test the connectivity. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Click Test to start the Ping. The results of the Ping will be shown at the bottom of the page. 4.5.6 Modem Test Click Modem Test from the Tools menu to display the Modem Test menu. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
4.6 Status Menus The Status page displays performance data about the WA1003A. Click the hyperlink or button for the desired Status page. 4.6.1 Network Statistics Click Network Statistics from the Status menu to display the Network Statistics page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
There are four options at the top of the page. Choose the desired option and then click Refresh to view the latest network statistics. 4.6.2 Connection Status Click Connection Status from the Status menu to display the Connection Status page. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
You can view the information of current connection. Click Refresh to view the latest connection status information. 4.6.3 DHCP Clients Click DHCP Clients from the Status menu to display the DHCP Clients page. This page displays the status of all current DHCP clients. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Figure 4-38 DHCP Clients page 4.6.4 Modem Status Click Modem Status from the Status menu to display the Modem Status page. This page displays DSL statistics and various modem status data. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Figure 4-39 Modem Status page 4.6.5 Product Information Click Product Information from the Status menu to display the Product Information page. This page displays product information including hardware and firmware versions. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Figure 4-40 Product Information page 4.6.6 System Log Click System Log from the Status menu to display the System Log page. The system log displays chronological event log data. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Figure 4-41 System Log page Click Refresh to get the most current system log information. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
This section describes the configuration for six modes of SmartAX WA1003A ADSL router device for ADSL online service. The contents include: Preparation for service configuration PPPoE PPPoA Bridged (Pure Bridge) Bridged (Static IP) Bridged (DHCP) Routed (IPoA) Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
5.3 PPPoA Configuration Configurations on WA1003A Location Parameters Comments The value shall be provided by VPI/VCI your ISP. The value shall be provided by Encapsulation your ISP. Usually you can keep the default value:LLC. Type Select PPoA Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
The value shall be provided by your Encapsulation ISP. Usually you can keep the default value:LLC. Type Select Bridge. Configurations on the user PC PPPoE dial–up Before connecting to the Internet, you shall install application PPPoE dial–up application on the PC .. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Configurations on the user PC IP Address and It is recommended to set the mode to obtain an IP Network Mask address automatically. It is recommended to set the mode to automatically obtain an IP address of DNS server. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
It is recommended to set the mode to o automatically btain an IP address of DNS server. 5.7 CLIP (IPoA) Configuration Configurations on WA1003A Location Parameters Comments The value shall be provided by your VPI/VCI ISP. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Configurations on the user PC IP Address and It is recommended to set the mode to automatically network mask obtain an IP address. It is recommended to set the mode to automatically obtain an IP address of DNS server. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Note: For other advanced configurations, please refer to 4 Web-based Management Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
4. Check IP connection using ping command. 5. Make sure the DNS of computer is correct. Can not 1. The MTU of operating system may be too large access some 2. Upgrade the operating system with patches. WEB server Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
To avoid the potential problems of encryption setting, do not set the WEP mode with a wireless PC card. 6.2 FAQs Q: Why my computer is not able to access the Internet, even when the physical links are well connected? Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Q: My configuration is gone after rebooting WA1003A. If you want to keep your settings after reboot WA1003A. Please go to Web-based Configuration Manager, enter the Tools>System Command page, and click Save all to save new settings. Figure 6-1 System Command Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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ADSL line, it may be the hardware issue and please contact your vendor. Q: When can I use the “Restore Factory Default Setting” button? If you changed some setting unconsciously in the Web Management Interface and you forgot the detailed values that you Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
System Commands page, then click Restore Defaults button, answer yes in the following dialog box . Q: How to connect multiple phones? See the figures below to complete the installation. Note that a splitter is required for proper working. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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(1) Phone Socket (2~3) Phone (4) RJ-11 Tel Cable (5) Splitter (6~7) RJ-11 Tel Cable (8) Phone Jack (9) WA1003A Figure 6-2 Connect Multiple Phones-1 Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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(2) Phone Socket (3) Phone (4) RJ-11 Tel Cable (5) Splitter (6) RJ-11 Tel Cable (7) Phone Socket (8) RJ-11 Tel Cable (9) Splitter (10) RJ-11 Tel Cable (11) Phone Jack (12) WA1003A Figure 6-3 Connect Multiple Phones-2 Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
Performance Pass DSL Forum TR-067 Performance Criteria Four Fast Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100Mbps, MDI/MDIX ports Auto-sesnsing Standard Compliance IEEE802.3, IEEEE802.3u Type B connector One USB port Standard Compliance USB Implementation Forum USB 1.1 Specification Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11 Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps Reset Button Reset to factory default after push the button for 5 sec. Physical and Environmental Specifications Input: 110V -240VAC,50/60Hz AC Inputs: Output: 12VAC, 1.2A Power Adapter: 12VDC, 1.25A Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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There may be different power adapter used in different regions. Please make sure that your power adapter is in conformity with the sign on the rear panel (12VAC 1.2A or 12VDC 1.25A). Waterproof should be used during the storage, transportation and running of the equipment. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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The REN for this product may be printed on the product label or part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a RN of 0.3). Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the (ADSL device), please contact Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. XXXXXX(phone number) for repair or warranty information.
Internet Protocols Over ATM Internet Service Provider Local Area Network Media Access Module Media Access Control Management Information Base Network Interface Card Network Management Station Point to Point Protocol PPPoA PPP over ATM PPPoE PPP over Ethernet Permanent Virtual Connection Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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Random Access Memory Routing Information Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Transfer Control Protocol TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol User Datagram Protocol Virtual Channel Identifier Virtual Path Identifier Wide Area Network Huawei Technologies Proprietary...
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