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  • Page 1 PT530 500Mbps Powerline Access Point User Guide...

  • Page 2: User Guide

    PT530 500Mbps Powerline Access Point V100R001 User Guide 202595_01 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Logging In to the Web Management Page .......... 22 4.2 Setting Network Access Parameters ............ 23 4.3 WLAN Configuration ................26 4.3.1 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the PT530 ......26 4.3.2 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password ........ 27 4.4 Powerline Network Configuration ............27 4.4.1 Configuring the PLC Network Name ...........
  • Page 4 4.5.1 Hiding the WLAN Name ............. 29 4.5.2 Using High Security Encryption Modes ........30 4.5.3 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN ..31 4.5.4 Controlling Computer Internet Access ........32 4.5.5 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites .......... 33 4.5.6 Preventing Network Attacks ............
  • Page 5 7.4 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? .... 52 7.5 What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet when I pair one PT530 in router mode with another PT530 in bridge mode? ........52 7.6 Can I Connect Multiple PT530 Adapters ..........

  • Page 6: Product Description

    HomePlug AV and operates between 1.8 MHz to 68 MHz. High-speed wireless access Incredibly fast wireless access with superb signal strength and high data rates of up to 300 Mbit/s is all within your reach as the PT530 supports 2.4 GHz WLAN, adopts MIMO technology, and incorporates 2T2R antennas.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    By pressing the push-and-pair button, you can set up secure powerline data connections  between the PT530 and other powerline devices. By pressing the WPS buttons on the PT530 and any WPS-capable device, you can set up  an encrypted data connection.

  • Page 8: Power Supply Specifications

    Wi-Fi encryption modes: WEP (64/128 bits), TKIP, AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, PA-  PSK/WPA2-PSK, and MAC address filtering WPS-capable  Networking and Bridging Bridging for data forwarding between the powerline and Ethernet Maintenance and Management Web-based local management and upgrade Web-based management interface for easy switching between router mode and bridge mode Power Supply Specifications Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Ports and Buttons...
  • Page 10 Used to exit the current pairing connection and prepare for a new connection with other powerline device. Press and hold this button for more than 8 seconds until the PWR indicator turns off and then release it. The PT530 will exit the pairing connection.
  • Page 11 WPS: Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation. Press and hold PT530's WPS button for about 1 second (from 0.5 second to 3 seconds), and release it. The WLAN indicator will start to blink. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless terminal such as a Laptop computer.

  • Page 12: Indicators

    Reset Used to restore the PT530 to its default settings. After powering on the PT530, please use a needle to press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds until all the indicators turn off. The PT530 will restore to its default settings.
  • Page 13 The PT530 is searching for available networks.  The PT530 is not paired with other powerline device.  The PT530 is paired but cannot find the other powerline device. WLAN Steady on WLAN is enabled. Blinking The PT530 is attempting to connect to a wireless client over the WLAN using the WPS function.

  • Page 14: Quick Setup

    Plug the PT500 into a power outlet nearby the PT530. Press and hold the PAIR button on the PT530 for 1 second and then release it. Its PLC indicator will start to blink. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the PAIR button on the PT500 for 1 second and then release it.

  • Page 15: Connecting Cables

    Press and hold the PAIR button on the newly added PT530 for 1 second, and then release it. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the PAIR button on either the PT530 or the PT500 in the existing powerline network, and then release it.

  • Page 16: Setting The Computer

    The PT530 supports router function. You can log in to the web-based configuration utility and set one PT530 to router mode. And the PT530 can be used as a powerline device with wireless router function. If you do not have a router, you can choose this scenario.

  • Page 17: Wired Connection

    Windows 7 operating system as an example, to describe how to configure the computer. Wired Connection Use a network cable to connect the PT530’s LAN1 port and the computer’s network port. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop, and choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 18 Select Use the following IP address. Set IP address to 192.168.33.100, Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and Default gateway to 192.168.33.1. Click OK to return to the previous dialog box and click OK.

  • Page 19: Wireless Connection

    Wireless Connection Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the PT530. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the PT530 cover label. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 20 255.255.255.0, and Default gateway to 192.168.33.1. Click OK to return to the previous dialog box and click OK. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the PT530. Click Connect.

  • Page 21: Setting The Pt530

    Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the PT530. Setting the PT530 The PT530 provides a Web-based configuration tool. You can log in to the PT530's Web management page to set the Internet access parameters and wireless connection parameters. Router Mode Open a browser on your computer.
  • Page 22 Dynamic IP IP address is automatically assigned by the service provider. Select LAN2/WAN for WAN port. Configure the PT530's Internet parameters. − If you choose PPPoE or Static IP, enter the parameters provided by your service provider, and click Apply.
  • Page 24 − If you choose Dynamic IP, click Apply without changing any configurations. In the navigation tree, choose SETUP > Wireless Setup. Enter the SSID (WLAN name) and key you specified into the Wireless Name (SSID) and PassPhrase. Click Apply. Reset the computer’s IP address to Obtain an IP address automatically. details, see chapter 6.1 Setting the Computer IP Address.

  • Page 25: Bridge Mode

    PT530 in router mode to 192.168.*.1("*" is any integer from 1 to 255, except 33). For details, see chapter 5.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page. Bridge Mode The PT530's default working mode is bridge, and you do not need to configure the Internet connection parameters of the PT530.
  • Page 26 Reset the computer’s IP address to Obtain an IP address automatically. For details, see chapter 6.1 Setting the Computer IP Address.

  • Page 27: Advanced Configuration Guide

    Advanced Configuration Guide Logging In to the Web Management Page The PT530 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the PT530 parameters. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.33.1. Press Enter. Enter the login user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default). Click Login.

  • Page 28: Setting Network Access Parameters

    By configuring the PT530's connection type, you can switch the PT530's working mode to the bridge mode or router mode. When you set the PT530's connection type to PPPoE, Static IP or Dynamic IP, then the  PT530 will work in router mode.
  • Page 29 − Powerline Port：Powerline uplink. The PT530 will access the Internet through the network cable. When you set the PT530's connection type to Bridge, then the PT530 will work in bridge mode. Configure the PT530's Internet parameters. − If you choose PPPoE or Static IP, enter the parameters provided by your service...
  • Page 30 − If you choose Dynamic IP, click Apply without changing any configurations.

  • Page 31: Wlan Configuration

    Press and hold the WPS button for more than 3 seconds until the WLAN indicator turns to steady on to enable the PT530's wireless network function. Or press and hold this button for more than 3 seconds until the WLAN indicator turns off to disable the wireless network...

  • Page 32: Changing Your Wlan Name And Password

    4.3.2 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password The PT530's default WLAN name and password are printed on the PT530's cover label. You can use the default WLAN parameters to setup the wireless network connection. For safety or easy to remember, please modify the WLAN parameters regularly.

  • Page 33: Adding Powerline Devices To The Local Plc Network

    Enter the network name you specified into the Network Name. Click Set Local Device or Set All Device. − Set Local Device: Only modify the network name of the currently configured PT530. Once configured, the current PT530 will separate from other powerline network adapters and create a new network.

  • Page 34: Network Security

    Network Security 4.5.1 Hiding the WLAN Name 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. Logging In to the Web Management Page. In the navigation tree, choose ADVANCED >...

  • Page 35: Using High Security Encryption Modes

    4.5.2 Using High Security Encryption Modes Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as data interception on networks. To improve WLAN security without sacrificing working efficiency, use WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK and AES. This step also prevents WLAN unavailability caused by network adapters' incompatibility with the selected security mode.

  • Page 36: Allowing Only Specified Computers To Access Your Wlan

    4.5.3 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to access your WLAN. View and record the MAC address of the laptop. For details, see chapter 6.4 Checking the Computer MAC Address.

  • Page 37: Controlling Computer Internet Access

    The colons (:) replace the hyphens (-). Click Apply. 4.5.4 Controlling Computer Internet Access Your PT530 provides MAC address filtering. With this function, you can confine Internet access to specific computers. Logging In to the Web Management Page. In the navigation tree, choose ADVANCED > Access Control > MAC Filter.

  • Page 38: Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

    Click Apply. 4.5.5 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. Logging In to the Web Management Page. In the navigation tree, choose ADVANCED > Access Control > URL Filter. Select Enable URL Filter. Click Add.

  • Page 39: Preventing Network Attacks

    Preventing Network Attacks The Internet is an open network that keeps computers around the world connected. Unfortunately, this means these computers are vulnerable to hacking attacks. The PT530 was designed with this threat in mind, and provides strong protection measures against attacks, creating a safe network environment.

  • Page 41: Maintenance Guide

    Maintenance Guide Changing the Web Management Page User Name and 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 42: Changing The Ip Address Used To Log In To The Web Management Page

    Reset button on the panel of thePT530 for over 2 seconds. The user name and password used for logging in to the web management page are then restored to their default values. After the PT530 is restored to its default settings, all user customized data will be lost. Perform this operation with caution.

  • Page 43: Restoring Default Settings

    After changing the PT530's IP address, you need to reconnect your PC for new IP address. Restoring Default Settings 5.3.1 Using the Configuration Tool If the PT530 parameter settings were configured incorrectly, log in to the web management page to reload the default configuration file and restore the PT530 to its default settings.

  • Page 44: Using The Reset Button

    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 PT530 rear panel to restore the PT530 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the PT530 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

  • Page 45: Upgrading Firmware

    Upgrading Firmware The PT530 supports upgrade firmware through the web management page. Before upgrading the firmware, please download the latest firmware of the PT530 at the Huawei's official website www. Logging In to the Web Management Page. In the navigation tree, choose MAINTENANCE > Firmware Update.

  • Page 46: Reference Operations

    Reference Operations Setting the Computer IP Address Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop, and choose Open Network and Sharing Center. Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  • Page 47 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. On Windows XP Click in the lower right corner of your desktop.
  • Page 48 In the displayed dialog box, click Properties. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK.

  • Page 49: Wireless Connection Setup

    You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. For details, see the network adapter's user guide. Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the PT530. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the PT530 cover label.
  • Page 50 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the PT530. On Windows XP Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the PT530. Click Connect.

  • Page 51: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Using The Wps Button

    6.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the PT530 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 PT530 is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK.

  • Page 52: Enabling Wireless Configuration On Windows

     capable. Press and hold PT530's WPS button for about 1 second (from 0.5 second to 3 seconds), and release it. The WLAN indicator will start to blink. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless terminal such as a Laptop computer.

  • Page 53: Checking The Computer Mac Address

    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. This section demonstrates how to check your computer's MAC address. Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 Choose Start >...
  • Page 54 In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 70-F3–95– 0C-49–4E. The 70-F3–95–0C-49–4E string is your computer's MAC address. Procedure on Computers Running XP Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 55 In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 78–AC–C0– B0–DF-A1. The 78–AC–C0–B0–DF-A1 string is your computer's MAC address.

  • Page 56: Faqs

    FAQs What Can I Do If the PWR Indicator Is Off? Check that the PT530 is correctly connected to the power socket. Check whether the power socket is faulty. If yes, replace it or find another. If the PWR indicator is still off but other indicators are normal, consult your local Internet service provider (ISP) for help.

  • Page 57: What Can I Do If I Cannot Open The Web Management Page

    Logging In to the Web Management Page. In the navigation tree, choose SETUP > LAN Setup. In IP Address, modify the PT530's IP address to 192.168.*.1 ("*" is any integer from 1 to 255, except 33). Click Apply. After changing PT530's IP address, you need to reconnect your PC for new IP address.

  • Page 58: Default Settings

    Default Settings Parameter Default Value LAN port IP address 192.168.33.1 LAN port subnet mask 255.255.255.0 User name to log in to the web admin configuration page Password to log in to the web admin configuration page WLAN name Labeled on the product cover WLAN password Labeled on the product cover...

  • Page 59: For More Help

    For More Help Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region.

  • Page 60: Legal Notice

    Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase. Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.
  • Page 61 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HUAWEI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL SAVINGS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORSEEABLE OR NOT.

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