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WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202555_02 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Overview ............1-1 1.1 Supported Features ..............1-1 1.2 Ports and Buttons ..............1-2 1.3 Indicators ................1-4 2 Hardware Installation ..........2-1 2.1 Application Modes ..............2-1 2.2 Powering On ................2-2 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address ..........2-3 3 Wireless Connection Setup .........
  • Page 6 5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable ....................5-9 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode ........6-1 6.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters ......... 6-1 6.2 Setting Up a Connection with a Computer ......6-4 7 Network Security ............7-1 7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name ............

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS322 300Mbps Mini Wireless Router (WS322 for short) is a high-speed wireless router designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the WS322 Wireless functions...

  • Page 8: Ports And Buttons

    Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS322's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions. Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference. Table 1-1 WS322 ports and buttons...
  • Page 9 1 Product Overview Reset button After the WS322 is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6s or more to restore the WS322 to its factory settings. Restoring the WS322 to its factory settings will erase your user-defined data.

  • Page 10: Indicators

    The WS322 is connected to a network. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. This mode is used to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage. To quickly connect the WS322 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS322 and access point device.

  • Page 12: Powering On

    To quickly connect the WS322 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS322 and access point device. Best used in: devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV.

  • Page 13: Setting The Computer Ip Address

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS322 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start >...
  • Page 14 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 2 Hardware Installation User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  • Page 15 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
  • Page 16 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 2 Hardware Installation User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 17 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK.

  • Page 19: Wireless Connection Setup

    The WPS button indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is steady on, a connection between the WS322 and wireless device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds. Then the WPS indicator turns off.
  • Page 20 For details, see the network adapter’s user guide. Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS322. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS322 cover label. On Windows 7 Choose Start >...
  • Page 21 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322.
  • Page 22 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Wireless Connection Setup User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 23 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322.
  • Page 24 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Wireless Connection Setup User Guide...

  • Page 25: Configuring Wifi Router Mode

    4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Configuring WiFi Router Mode The WS322 can work as a wireless router, providing a WiFi access point for homes and business travelers. To set up a wireless connection, press and hold the WS322's WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2 minutes.
  • Page 26 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide Switching between working modes will restart the WS322. The login page will be displayed and you need to enter your user name and password. Step 3 Click Next.

  • Page 27: Application Scenario

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 4 Choose the network connection type. Choose the connection type based on the application scenario. Table 4-1 describes the connection types. Table 4-1 Configuring the Internet access parameters...
  • Page 28 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide Application Scenario Connection Type No parameters are provided by your service provider. The IP DHCP address is automatically assigned by the service provider. Configure the network connection parameters, and click Next.

  • Page 29: Wireless Connection Setup

    WS322 and any WPS-capable device.Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS322 is WPA2-PSK or  WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK. The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to the WS322  is WPS-capable.

  • Page 30: Manually Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the WS322 for 1 second or more. The WPS button indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is steady on, a connection between the and wireless device is set up. The WPS button indicator is on for 300 seconds. Then the WPS indicator turns off.
  • Page 31 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter theWLAN password and click OK. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322.
  • Page 32 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS322. Click Connect.
  • Page 33 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322.
  • Page 34 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide 4-10...

  • Page 35: Configuring Wifi Repeater Mode

    5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The WS322 can work as a repeater together with a wireless router to expand the WLAN coverage. To change the WS322 into WiFi Repeater mode, press and hold the WS322's WPS button until the shortest signal strength indicator blinks.
  • Page 36 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode User Guide Step 3 Click Next.
  • Page 37 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network. Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters.

  • Page 38: Wireless Connection Setup

    The WPS indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS322 is steady on, a connection between the WS322 and wireless device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds. Then the WPS indicator turns off.

  • Page 39: Manually Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5.2.2 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection On Windows 7 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Step 1 Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect.
  • Page 40 User Guide Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322.
  • Page 41 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The default SSID and key are printed on the router's rear label. To protect your WLAN from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly. On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start >...
  • Page 42 User Guide Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322.

  • Page 43: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Using A Network Cable

    5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable Step 1 Use a network cable to connect the WS322 to your computer. Step 2 Set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address."...
  • Page 44 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode User Guide On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK. 5-10...
  • Page 45 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5-11...

  • Page 47: Configuring Wifi Client Mode

    Then the WS322 will restart and change into WiFi Client mode. To set up a wireless connection, press and hold the WS322's WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the access point device's WPS button within 2 minutes.
  • Page 48 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode User Guide Step 3 Click Next.
  • Page 49 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network. Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters.

  • Page 50: Setting Up A Connection With A Computer

    The configuration succeeded. 6.2 Setting Up a Connection with a Computer Step 1 Use a network cable to connect the WS322 to your computer. Step 2 Set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address."...
  • Page 51 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK.

  • Page 53: Network Security

    After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security. This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 54: Changing Your Wlan Name And Password

    WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN name and password. This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 55: Using High Security Encryption Modes

    WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and AES. This step also prevents WLAN unavailability caused by network adapters’s incompatibility with the selected security mode. This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1...

  • Page 56: Allowing Only Specified Computers To Access Your Wlan

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 7 Network Security User Guide Step 2 Click Advance Settings. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Router (WiFi router mode) Step 3 or Basic > Management WIFI (WiFi repeater mode) to display the WLAN configuration page.
  • Page 57 MAC addresses can be used to access your WLAN, only those devices with the specified MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN. This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS322 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop.

  • Page 58: Controlling Computer Internet Access

    User Guide 7.5 Controlling Computer Internet Access Your WS322 provides MAC address filtering. With this function, you can confine Internet access to specific computers or deprive specific computers of Internet access. While using this function, you can also set limits on the duration of Internet usage.
  • Page 59 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Network Security Step 8 In the navigation tree, choose Advance > Filter. Step 9 Click MAC Filter. Step 10 Click New. Step 11 Set the following parameters based on rule 1. Rule name: Prohibited before 19:00 ...
  • Page 60 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 7 Network Security User Guide Step 13 Click New. Step 14 Set the following parameters based on rule 2. Rule name: Prohibited after 20:00  Source MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD  Time control: Enable  Start time: 19:59 ...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Firewall

    To delete a rule, select the rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule. Then click Remove. 7.6 Configuring the Firewall The WS322 provides a firewall to help secure its WLAN and any devices connected to it. Set the firewall level based on site requirements to quickly configure the firewall.

  • Page 62: Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 7 Network Security User Guide Step 6 Click DoS Attack. Step 7 Under DoS Attack, select the ICPMP flooding, SYN flooding and ARP attack. Step 8 Click Submit. 7.7 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. For example, if www.***.com is not suitable for browsing, use URL filtering to create a blacklist...

  • Page 63: Changing Wlan Repeater Mode Settings

    WS322. This function is available in WiFi repeater mode. For example, your WS322 is working in WiFi repeater mode and is connected to an uplink access point, computer 1, and computer 2. The uplink access point uses MAC filtering to block computer 1's signals while keeps computer 2's signals.
  • Page 64 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 7 Network Security User Guide Step 3 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Repeater. Click AP List. Step 4 Step 5 From the WLAN Repeater Mode drop-down list, select Multi-STA. 7-12...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Guide

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Maintenance Guide Maintenance Guide 8.1 Changing the Web Management Page Password The correct user name and password are required to log in to the web management page. Regular changes to the web management page user name and password can effectively prevent unauthorized users from logging in and modifying important parameters.

  • Page 66: Changing The Ip Address Used To Log In To The Web Management Page

    8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page The IP address used to log in to the WS322 web management page is the WS322 IP address. For security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS322 IP address conflicts with that of another device on the same network), you can change the WS322 IP address.

  • Page 67: Restoring Default Settings

    If you forget the login password to the web management page or could not access the web management page, use the Reset button on the WS322 rear panel to restore the WS322 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS322 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.
  • Page 68 Step 2 The WS322 will restart, which will cause temporary network interruptions. After the WS322 is restored to its default settings, change the computer IP address so that it is in the same network segment as the 192.168.33.1 default IP address.

  • Page 69: Reference Operations

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 9 Reference Operations Reference Operations Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows On Windows XP Step 1 Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu. Step 2 In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) >...

  • Page 70: Checking The Computer Mac Address

    WS322 300Mbps Wireless Router 9 Reference Operations User Guide Checking the Computer MAC Address The MAC address, also known as the physical address, is a unique identifier assigned to a network adapter. A MAC address contains six groups of two hexadecimal digits, such as 2C-41–38–8D-75–8D.

  • Page 71: Faqs

    It is recommended that you use the WS322 in a network where the signal strength is strong or good.
  • Page 72 Step 3 The WS322 is is in an open area, and there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the WS322 and computer. Step 4 The WS322 is close to the computer.

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