Huawei B683 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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(Optional) Installing an External Antenna

In areas with poor network coverage, connect an external antenna to the

device's external antenna port. Screw the external antenna in fully, as shown

in the following figure.

Note:



Skip this section if you do not need to connect an external antenna to the

device.



Before using an external antenna, log in to the web management page

(http://192.168.1.1) and set antenna mode to external. For details, see the

help information on the web management page.



Only use the external antenna indoors.



You cannot switch between the internal antenna and the external

antenna while using a voice or data service.

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(Optional) Connecting to a Telephone

If you want to use the device to make voice calls, connect the device to a

telephone, as shown in the following figure.

Note:



Skip this section if you do not plan to use the device's voice services.



Radio signals can interfere with telephone call connection and quality. To

eliminate the risk of possible interference, place the telephone at least 1

meter (3.28 feet) away from the device.

Connecting to a Computer

Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to one of the device's LAN

ports, as shown in the following figure.

When the connection between the device and the computer is set up, the

device's corresponding LAN indicator turns on.

Ensure that the Ethernet cable is not longer than 100 meters (328 feet).

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Connecting to a USB Flash Drive,

Portable Hard Disk Drive, or USB Printer

Connect a USB flash drive, portable hard disk drive, or USB printer to the

device's USB port, as shown in the following figure. For details, see the help

information on the web management page.

Note:



Do not connect a computer to the device's USB port.



The device's USB port can supply a maximum current of 500 mA to power

connected USB devices. If the current required by a portable hard disk

drive (or other peripherals) connected to the device is higher than 500 mA,

the device may fail to recognize the hard disk drive. In this case, use an

auxiliary power supply for the hard disk drive. For more information,

contact your service provider.

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Connecting to a Power Outlet

Connect a compatible power adapter to the device's power port, and then

plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Note:

Using an incompatible power adapter may damage the device.

Powering the Device On or Off



After connecting to a power outlet, the device will power on

automatically.



To manually power the device on, press and hold

until all indicators

turn on.



To power the device off, press and hold

until all indicators turn off.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Turning the Device's Wi-Fi On

By default, the device's Wi-Fi automatically turns on when the device is

powered on.

To manually turn Wi-Fi on, press and hold

until

turns steady

on.

Note:

To turn Wi-Fi off, press and hold

for 2 seconds, and then

release your finger. The

indicator turns off.

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Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection

Note:

Before setting up a Wi-Fi connection, ensure that a wireless network

adapter has been installed on your computer. If the wireless network adapter

is functioning correctly, you will be able to find a wireless network

connection in your computer's connection manager application.

Method 1: Set up a Wi-Fi connection.

1.

Ensure that

is steady on.

2.

Scan for available wireless network connections using your computer's

connection manager application.

3.

Connect to the wireless network that has the same service set

identification (SSID) as the device.

Note:



If a security mechanism has been enabled for the wireless network

connection, enter the correct network key.



The SSID and the network key are printed on the device label.

Method 2: (Optional) Set up a WPS connection.

If the client to which your device connects supports WPS, a network key is

generated automatically.

To set up a WPS connection:

1.

Ensure that

is steady on.

2.

Press and hold

until

blinks to activate the WPS

connection on your device.

3.

Activate the WPS connection on the client.

Note:

For details about the client's operations, see its user guide.

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