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HUAWEI HG256s
User Guide
1 Warnings and Precautions .................................................................................. 1-1
2 Product Overview ................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Product Features .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2 Indicators......................................................................................................... 2-2
3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start ............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256s ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Knowing Cable Connections ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Powering On the HG256s ............................................................................................ 3-2
3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility ................................................... 3-2
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters ................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router .............................................................. 4-1
4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually ............................................................... 4-1
4.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the WPS Button ............................................... 4-3
5 Configuration of VoIP ......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Networking .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Configuration Introduction .......................................................................................... 5-2
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions .......................................................... 6-1
6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function ................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Improving the Security of a WLAN ............................................................................ 6-2
6.2.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN ......................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN ..................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Using Secure Encryption ................................................................................. 6-4
6.2.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN .......................... 6-5
6.3 Using the Home Storage Function............................................................................... 6-7
6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs ............................................................ 6-9
6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites............................................... 6-11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons ..................2-1 2.2.2 Indicators......................2-2 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start ............3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256s ................3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections ..................3-1 3.3 Powering On the HG256s .................... 3-2 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility ........... 3-2 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters .............. - Page 2 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility ........ 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility ....7-2 7.3 Restoring Default Settings ................... 7-3 8 FAQs ........................8-1 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
- Page 3 HUAWEI HG256s User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections ................... 3-1 Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services ..............5-1 Figure 6-1 Home storage connection ................6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
- Page 5 User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the HG256s ............... 2-1 Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256s .................. 2-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN ......6-4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential...
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Page 7: Warnings And Precautions
During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it to prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd... - Page 8 If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or unusual sound or smell, stop using the device immediately, power it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
- Page 9 Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to it. Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device shell. Do not use any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256s home gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG256s) provides a user-friendly GUI, complemented by a fresh and unique appearance. On the network side, it provides a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet (GE) interface for wide area network (WAN) access. -
Page 12: Indicators
The HG256s is powered off. INTERNET Green A connection is set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the HG256s, but no data is being transmitted on the WAN interface. A physical connection is set up, but the HG256s is not connected to the Internet. - Page 13 Green The USB connection is successfully established but no data is being transmitted. The HG256s is powered off or the USB connection is not yet established. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
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Page 15: Hardware Installation And Quick Start
WLAN: Place the HG256s in an open space and ensure that no obstacle, such as a cement or wooden wall, exists between your PC and the HG256s. Otherwise, the transmission of radio signals on the WLAN is affected. -
Page 16: Powering On The Hg256S
Set the network connection of your PC and ensure that your PC obtains an IP address automatically. By default, the DHCP function of the HG256s is enabled. In this case, the HG256s assigns an IP address to your PC automatically and you do not need to configure the IP address of your... -
Page 17: Configuration Of Wlan Parameters
HG256s manually, do as follows: Step 1 Record the WLAN name. The WLAN name (SSID) of the HG256s is preset before delivery. You can find it from the label on the rear panel of the HG256s. Step 2 Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP. - Page 18 Connect in the lower right corner of the dialog box. Connected is displayed in the upper right corner of the WLAN icon in the WLAN list, indicating that a wireless connection is set up between you PC and the HG256s. 7. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box.
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Page 19: Setting Up A Wireless Connection By The Wps Button
The WPS function can be used only when the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Step 2 Press the WPS button of the HG256s to enable the HG256s to enter the WPS negotiation state. The WLAN indicator of the HG256s blinks. If the WLAN indicator does not blink, it indicates that the WPS function cannot be enabled. -
Page 21: Configuration Of Voip
HUAWEI HG256s User Guide 5 Configuration of VoIP Configuration of VoIP The HG256s supports voice services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The SIP is an application layer protocol used to create, modify, or end multimedia sessions. 5.1 Networking... -
Page 22: Configuration Introduction
5 Configuration of VoIP User Guide 5.2 Configuration Introduction The VoIP parameter has been configured with the delivered HG256s. In general, this parameter does not need to be configured and please keep the default settings. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd... -
Page 23: Configuring Frequently Used Functions
To enable the WLAN function, select Enable WLAN, and then click Submit. You can also use the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG256s to enable or disable the WLAN function. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd... -
Page 24: Improving The Security Of A Wlan
Therefore, anyone can find the WLAN, and then view the SSID, and the security of the WLAN is reduced. The HG256s provides the function of hiding the SSID. After this function is enabled, the wireless signals transmitted from the HG256s do not carry the SSID. Thus, it is not possible for unauthorized people to obtain the SSID from the wireless signals. -
Page 25: Changing The Name Of A Wlan
6.2.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN Function Overview If the HG256s has hidden the SSID of a WLAN, you need to enter the SSID of the WLAN manually when you use a PC to access the WLAN. If you enter a wrong SSID, the PC cannot connect to the WLAN. -
Page 26: Using Secure Encryption
The password consists of 8–63 visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 64 hexadecimal characters. WPA2-PSK Configuration Example If you use the HG256s at home, to select an optimum security mode, plan the parameters as follows: Set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. -
Page 27: Allowing Only Specified Pcs To Be Connected To A Wlan
The wireless MAC filtering function controls the option of allowing a PC to be connected to the HG256s through a WLAN. The MAC address filtering function described in section 6.4 "Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs" controls the option of allowing a PC connected to the HG256s to access the Internet. -
Page 28: Configuration Example
For example, you have a desktop computer and a laptop at home. The SSID of your WLAN is MyNewSSID. The desktop computer is connected to the HG256s through a network cable. A wireless network adapter is installed on the laptop. To allow only the... -
Page 29: Using The Home Storage Function
5. Enter the new port number for FTP server. 6. Click Submit to save the settings. Step 2 Connect a portable storage device to the USB interface on the terminal. For the connection method, see the following figure. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd... - Page 30 FTP server (the default user name and password are ftp) and then click Login. 3. After the password is verified, you can read and write the contents on the portable storage device connected to the terminal. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
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Page 31: Controlling The Internet Access Rights Of Pcs
The MAC address filtering function controls the option of allowing a PC connected to the HG256s to access the Internet. The wireless MAC filtering function controls the option of allowing a PC to be connected to the HG256s through a wireless network. - Page 32 Effective day: Select from Monday to Sunday. Step 17 Click Submit. ----End To delete a rule, select the rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule. Then click 6-10 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
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Page 33: Function Overview
You can prohibit PCs from accessing specified Web sites or restrict PCs to accessing only specified Web sites. Through the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering function of the HG256s, the preceding functions can be implemented after you enter the addresses of the Web sites to be controlled. -
Page 35: Maintenance Guide
If you cannot remember the password that has been changed, you can restore the default settings of the HG256s by pressing and holding the RESET button for more than 3s. In this case, the login password of the Web-based configuration utility is restored to admin. When the default settings are restored, your customized data is lost. -
Page 36: Changing The Login Ip Address Of The Web-Based Configuration Utility
Function Overview You can access the Web-based configuration utility by using the IP address 192.168.1.1. The IP address is used by the HG256s to communicate with your PC on the current network. You can also change the IP address according to actual requirements. If you change the... -
Page 37: Restoring Default Settings
You can press the RESET button to quickly restore the default settings of the HG256s. When the HG256s is powered on, press and hold the RESET button for more than 3s, and then release it. Then the HG256s automatically restarts and the default settings are restored. -
Page 39: Faqs
How can I quickly restore the default settings of the HG256s? When the HG256s is powered on, press and hold the RESET button for more than 3s, and then release it. Then the HG256s automatically restarts and the default settings are restored. - Page 40 Ensure that the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the SSID is set to SSID1. Note that the WPS function of the HG256s is forcibly disabled if the WEP encryption is used for accessing a WLAN.
- Page 41 HUAWEI HG256s User Guide 8 FAQs If the HG256s cannot access other Web sites, restore the default settings of the HG256s. If the problem persists, contact your network service provider. ----End Q 7: What can I do if the HG256s cannot access the Internet through a...
- Page 42 1 "Warnings and Precaution." If you want to use the WLAN function of the HG256s, you also need to pay attention to the following precautions so as to achieve the best performance of the WLAN: ...
- Page 43 User Guide 8 FAQs It is advised to adjust the location of the HG256s, such as place it in the middle of the house. If you need more details, kindly refer to the answer of Q 9:. Q 12:What can I do to improve the wireless coverage of the HG256s?