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- Page 1 Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to HUAWEI 3G Wireless Gateway. HUAWEI 3G Wireless Gateway User Guide...
- Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see "Warnings and Precautions." Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interference or danger. Do not use your device while driving. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Using the Gateway Configuration Page................3 Logging in to the Management Page................3 Describing the Management Page.................4 Using the Quick Setup Wizard ..................5 Connecting to the Internet .....................5 Validating the PIN Code....................6 Viewing the Gateway Configuration Information............6 2 Quick Setup ...........................7 Configuring PPP Profile Settings ..................7 Selecting the PPP Connection Mode................7 Configuring the WLAN Setting ..................7... - Page 5 8 Dial-up Settings........................22 Configuring PPP Settings ....................22 Managing the Profile List....................23 9 DHCP Settings ........................25 10 WLAN Settings .........................26 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN................26 Configuring WLAN Settings..................26 Advanced WLAN Settings ..................27 Configuring the MAC Filter..................28 11 Security Settings (Optional)....................30 Firewall Switch......................30 LAN MAC Filter ......................31 LAN IP Filter.......................31 Virtual Server.......................32...
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Page 6: Using The Gateway Configuration Page
Using the Gateway Configuration Page The supported fun ctions and displayed appearance are subject to your product purchased. Pictures posted for illustration purpose only. Please refer to the product for actual appearance. For details of your product selectio n, consult your service provider. -
Page 7: Describing The Management Page
Describing the Management Page Operation Navigation Area: Shows the main functions of the management console. User Operation Area: Shows configuration information, data information, help information, and function operation area of the gateway. The user operation window varies with different function operations. Status Display Area: Shows the network mode, PPP dial-up status, network signal strength, and SIM card status in real-time. -
Page 8: Using The Quick Setup Wizard
Gateway Status The following table shows the gateway status information. Item Description The SIM card is not inserted The SIM card is valid. or invalid. The PPP dial-up connection is The PPP dial-up connection failed. is successful. WCDMA The WCDMA network is The WCDMA network is unavailable. -
Page 9: Validating The Pin Code
4. Wait for several minutes, if you are prompted that the connection is successful, you can start the IE browser and enter the website address to access the Internet. Validating the PIN Code If the PIN code protection is enabled, you are prompted to validate the PIN code when you restart the gateway and log in to the management page. -
Page 10: Quick Setup
Quick Setup You can use the q uick setup wizard to configure and maintain the basic parameters of the gateway. Click Quick Setup in the operation navigation to access the welcome page. Click to access the PPP profile setting page following the page prompts. Configuring PPP Profile Settings Profile Name: Enter the profile name when the text box is null. -
Page 11: Configuring The Wlan Encryption Mode
enter a character string as the SSID, such as MyHome. SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast. Enabled: The gateway broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN, and users can easily access the WLAN. Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access the WLAN because the SSID is broadcasted. -
Page 12: Validating Quick Setup
form a 64-bit key. You can also enter 13 ASCII characters or 26-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 128-bit key. Validating Quick Setup The last page of the wizard displays the all settings you have configured. To acc ept settings , click to submit the information. -
Page 13: Configuring Your Computer
Configuring Your Computer In this part, take the Window XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to configure your computer. For other OSs, th e configuration may be different; thus, you need to configure it according to the actual situa tion. -
Page 14: Configuring The Pc Network
4. If the encryption parameter is set for the gateway, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation. The value you entered must be consistent with the WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key of the gateway. - Page 15 Configuring the Network Connection 1. Select My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list box, and then click Properties.
- Page 16 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, and then click OK. Disabling Proxy Settings 1. Start the IE browser, and then select Tools > Internet Options. 2.
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Page 17: Advanced Settings Overview
Advanced Settings Overview In the Advanced Settings page, you can configure the basic attributes a nd advanced parameters of the gateway, and perform routine maintenance and manag ement to the gateway. In the operation navigation area, click Advanced Settings to access the page he follo wing t able describes shortcut icons. - Page 18 Icon Description Open the DHCP setting interface to choose the IP address assignment mode. Open the interface to enable or disable the WLAN. Open the WLAN setting interface. Open the MAC address filter setting window.
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Page 19: System Management
System Management On the sy stem management page, you can modify the password, upgrade the software, restore facto ry defaults, restart the device, and view the version information. Click to access the system management page, as shown in the following figure. Modifying t he Password You can... -
Page 20: Restoring Factory Defaults
The software programs for upgrading must come from the official website of Huawei or the official website of the carrier. The system upgrading does not change the configuration of the client. Restoring Factory Defaults If you need to reconstruct the network or you forget the changes of some parameters, you can choose to restore factory defaults and reconfigure the gateway. -
Page 21: Sim Card Settings
SIM Card Settings You can manage the PIN c ode on the SIM card settings window, including the following operations: Enabling the PIN code Disabling the PIN code Modifing t he PIN code Unloc king the PIN code If you enter the wrong PIN code for three successive times, the PIN code is locked. -
Page 22: Modifying The Pin Code
1. Enter the correct PUK code. 2. Enter the new PIN code and confirm it. 3. Click to submit the setting. Modifying the PIN Code When the P IN code pr otection is enabled, you can reset the PIN code. . -
Page 23: Umts Settings
UMTS Settings On the UM S settings window, you can set the priority of connection modes and bands in searching a network. Click to open the UMTS Settings window, as shown in the following figure. Choos he Preferred Mode and B 1. -
Page 24: Configuring The Mode For Searching Network
If the carrier provides only the GPRS service and the Prefe rred Mode is configured as 3G only, you cannot access the Internet. If the carrier only provides only the 3G service and Preferred Mode is configured as GPRS only, you cannot access the Internet. f the carrier provides neither the 3G nor GPRS service, you cannot access the Internet regardless of th... -
Page 25: Dial-Up Settings
Dial-up Settings In the Dial- p Settings window, you can configure PPP settings and manage profile setting Click to open the Dial-Up Settings window, as shown in the following figure. Configuring PPP Settings 1. Click to open the PPP Settings window. 2. -
Page 26: Managing The Profile List
PPP Max Idle Time: The duration of the idle PPP connection. In On Demand mod e, if there is no data transmission beyond the duration, the P PP connection automatically closes. PPP MTU: The MTU of the PPP data transmission. It is used to set the maximum number of bytes encapsulated in a single da ta frame. - Page 27 2. Enter the profile inform ation. 3. Click to save the modified profile. De ting a Profile 1. Select a profile to be deleted in the Profile List drop-down list. 2. Click to delete the selected profile.
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Page 28: Dhcp Settings
DHCP Settings In the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) settings page, you can set the mode f assigning I addresses in a LAN. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to the network devices. If y ou are using the DHCP server, you need to do the following configurations on the PC connecting with the gateway. -
Page 29: Wlan Settings
WLAN Settings Enabling or Disabling the WLAN 1. Click to open the WLAN Module Settings window. 2. Enable or disable the WLAN module. Enable: Enable the W LAN module. You can use the WLAN function and configure relevant parameters. Disable: Disable the WLAN module. You cannot use the WLAN function and configure relevant parameters. -
Page 30: Advanced Wlan Settings
Enabling or Disabling the AP Isolation On: Th e terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN cannot access each other. Off: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN can access each other. Selecting the Country Country: It is used to identify the country. -
Page 31: Configuring The Mac Filter
Configuring the 802.11 Authenticat Open: Open system authentication. A user accessing the WLAN can choose WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK key to pass the authentication o r choose No encryption to skip the authentication. Shared: Shared key authentication. It can use only WEP . - Page 32 e client s access ing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN security performance. MAC Restric t Mode he follo wing ta ble lists the MAC address filter modes: Value Description Disabled The MAC address filter function is disabled. Allow The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the gateway through the WLAN.
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Page 33: Security Settings (Optional)
Security Settings (Optional) In the Security Settings window, you can configure the advanced security setti ngs. In the operation navigation area, click Security. The Security Settings window is displayed, as shown in the following figure. Firewall Switch Your gatew ay h as a true firewall that controls the incom ing and outgoing data flow and protects your computer from illegal intrusion. -
Page 34: Lan Mac Filter
LAN MAC Filter Your gateway supports MAC filtering based on a list of either denied or allowed computers. A common method to restricting network access is to specify the Media Access Control (MAC) address. To locate the MAC address in Windows, choose Start > Run, and then enter cmd. The command window is displayed, enter ipconfig /all, and then press Enter. -
Page 35: Virtual Server
3. Click Deleting an IP Address Click in the Modification column. The corresponding IP address filter is deleted. Making an IP Filter Effective 1. Add a new IP address or select a record in the IP address filter table. 2. Select On for Status. 3. -
Page 36: Dmz Service
Modifying a Virtual Server 1. Click in the Modification column. The corresponding virtual server is displayed. 2. Modify the contents as required. 3. Click Deleting a Virtual Server Click in the Modification column. The corresponding virtual server is deleted. Making a Virtual Server Effective 1. -
Page 37: Upnp Setting
UPnP Setting The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service allows other network users to control your gateway’s network features to realize the intelligent interconnection. 1. Click to access the UPnP window. 2. Select Enabled or Disabled for UPnP Status enable or disable the UPnP service. 3. -
Page 38: Typical Networking Example
Typical Networking Example You can construct a small LAN through the WLAN interface or four Ethernet interfaces of the gateway. Your gateway also supports external hubs, Ethernet switches, or routers. To construct a LAN with multiple PCs, you can extend the Ethernet interfaces through a hub or Ethernet switch. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshootin e PC in a LAN cannot access internet. 1. The power indicator is on, and the gateway is normally connected with the power adapter. I f the power indicator is off, you need to check whether the power is normally connected. - Page 40 What to do if bridging between two gateways is unsuccessful 1. Make sure that the two gateways work on the same channel. For details, see "Selecting the WLAN Channel." 2. Make sure that the MAC address of one gateway is in the peer MAC address list of another gateway.
- Page 41 5. Rename New Value #1 to TcpWindowSize. 6. Right-click TcpWindowSize and then select Modify in the shortcut menu. 7. Select Decimal and enter 65535 in the Value data text box, and then click OK.
- Page 42 8. For the DWORD value of DefaultRcvWindow, do the same operations as that of TcpWindowSize.
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Page 43: Warnings And Precautions
arnings and Precautions Electronic Device Turn off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device may affect the performance of these devices. Such devices include hear ing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices can be affected. If you are using an electronic medical device, co nsult the device manufacturer to confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this device. - Page 44 Do not put your wireless device, and other accessories in containers with strong magnetic field, such as an induction cooker and a microwave oven. Ot herwise, circuit failure, fire, or explosion may occur. Do not leave your wireless device, and other accessories in a very ho t or cold place.
- Page 45 If the wireless device or any of its fittings does not work, turn to the local authorize service center for help.
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Page 46: Abbreviations
Abbreviations he Third Generation lternating Current Address Resolution Protocol Access Point Access Point Name CDMA ode Division Multiple Access DHCP ynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Server down link, downlink EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution Global System for Mobile communications GPRS eneral Packet Radio Service GGSN... - Page 47 Internet Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Mobile Switching Center Network Address Translation Personal communication systems PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network POTS Plain Old Telephone Service PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Radio Transmission Technology SOHO Small Office Home Office...
- Page 48 Virtual Private Network Wide Area Network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WCDMA Wideband CDMA WI-FI Wireless Fidelity Version: V100R001_01, English, Normal, Firewall...