Huawei EchoLife-HG521 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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etwork connection is created, to access the network,

double-click the icon for the dial-up connection, and then click

Connect

in the

g the Wireless Network

You need to perform the preceding operations only once for creating a network

connection. After the n

displayed dialog box.

4

Configurin

Connection

If a wirele

computer t

ss network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect you

o the HG521 through a wireless connection.

other. For details, see the installation guide provided by the wireless

network adapter provider.

The hardware installation methods and driver installation methods of

wireless network adapters provided by different companies vary from each

After the installation of a wireless network adapter, you need to configure the wirele

network connection on your computer. You can configure the wireless network

connection through the software provided with the wireless network adapter. If the

ss

ig

ws (taking the Windows XP

Step 1

g

r, and then press

Enter

.

and the password, and

To set the

authentica

Web-based configuration utility,

n combo box.

A pre

-s

hared key

text box.

Windows XP operating system is used, you can also configure the wireless network

connection through the wireless configuration software provided by Windows XP.

To conf

ure the wireless network connection, do as follo

operating system as an example):

Lo

in to the Web-based configuration utility.

1.

Launch the Internet Explorer on your computer. Enter

http://192.168.1.1

in the address ba

2.

In the displayed dialog box, enter the user name

then click

OK

.

By default, both the user name and the password are

admin

.

Step 2

Set the wireless network name and access password of the HG521.

wireless network name and the access password, do as follows (taking the

tion type WPA-PSK as an example):

1.

In the navigation tree on the left of the

choose

Basic

>

LAN

>

WLAN

.

2.

Select the

Enable WLAN

check box.

3.

Select the

SSID1

from the

SSID index

drop-dow

4.

Enter a wireless network name in the

SSID

text box.

5.

Select the

Enalbe

option box of

SSID

.

6.

Select

WPA-PSK

from the

Security

drop-down combo box.

7.

Enter an access password in the

WP

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Step 3

Ena

wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP.

ortcut

nt

uter)

the

r

Step 4

Co

rk connection on your computer.

om

r of the window.

ed

appears on the icon of the wireless network

in the wir

ected to the

HG521 th

8.

Close the

Wireless Network Connection

dialog box.

9.

In the

Wireless Network Connection Properties

dialog box, click

OK

.

8.

Select

AES

from the

WPA encryption

drop-down combo box.

9.

Click

Submit

to save the settings.

ble the

1.

Right-click

My Computer

, and then choose

Manage

from the sh

menu.

2.

In the

Computer Management

window, choose

Computer

Management (Local)

>

Services and Applications

>

Services

.

3.

From the services listed in the right pane of the

Computer Manageme

window, right-click

Wireless Zero Configuration

, and then choose

Properties

from the shortcut menu.

4.

In the

Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Comp

dialog box, check whether

Service status

is

Started

. If not, click

Start

button.

5.

Click

OK

to close the dialog box. Then, close the

Compute

Management

window.

nfigure the wireless netwo

1.

Choose

Start

>

All Programs

>

Accessories

>

Communications

>

Network Connections

.

2.

In the

Network Connections

window, right-click

Wireless Network

Connection

to display a shortcut menu, and then choose

Properties

fr

the shortcut menu.

tion Properties

dialog box, select

3.

In the

Wireless Network Connec

Wireless Networks

.

4.

Select

Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings

.

5.

Click

View Wireless Networks

.

6.

Select the wireless network that is configured in Step 2, and then click

Connect

in the lower right corne

7.

In the displayed dialog box, enter the access password that is preset in

Step 2, and then click

Connect

.

After the password is verified,

Connect

eless network list, which indicates that the computer is conn

rough a wireless connection.

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5

Configuring the HG521

5.1

Changing the Administrator Password Used

for Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration

Utility

For safety reasons or to make the password easy to remember, you can change the

administrator password for login after logging in to the Web-based configuration

utility.

To change the password, do as follows:

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 2

Choose

Maintenance

>

Account

in the navigation tree to display the system

management page.

Step 3

Select the

admin

from the

User name

drop-down combo box.

Step 4

Enter the Current password in the

Current Password

text box. Enter the new

password in the

New Password

text box. Then enter the new password again

in the

Confirm password

text box for confirmation.

Step 5

Click

Submit

to save the settings.

After you change the password successfully, the current page jumps to the page for

logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. To log in to the Web-based

configuration utility, enter the new password, and then click

OK

.

If you forget the user name or password that has been changed, you can

restore the default settings of the HG521 by pressing and holding the

RESET button for over six seconds. Then, the user name and password

that are used for logging in to the Web-based configuration utility are

restored to default values. After you restore the default settings, however,

your customized data is lost. Therefore, use this function with caution.

5.2

Enabling or Disabling the Wireless

Network Function

The WLAN indicator shows whether the wireless network function is enabled.

you can enable or disable the wireless network function through the Web-based

configuration utility, do as follows:

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 2

In the navigation tree on the left, choose

Basic

>

LAN

>

WLAN

.

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Step 3

Select the

Enable WLAN

combo box or not.

Step 4

Click

Submit

to save the settings.

5.3

Changing the Wireless Network Name and

the Access Password

To change the name and access password for the wireless network, do as follows

(taking the authentication type WPA-PSK as an example):

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 2

In the navigation tree on the left, choose

Basic

>

LAN

>

WLAN

.

Step 3

Enter a wireless network name in the

SSID

text box.

Step 4

Select

WPA-PSK

from the

Security

drop-down combo box.

Step 5

Enter an access password in the

WPA Pre-Shared Key

text box.

Step 6

Select

AES

from the

WPA encryption

drop-down combo box.

Step 7

Click

Submit

to save the settings.

5.4

Changing the IP Address Used for Logging

In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility

To make the login IP address easy to remember, you can change the IP address after

logging in to the Web-based configuration utility.

To change the IP address, do as follows:

Step 1

Choose

Basic

>

LAN > DHCP

in the navigation tree to display the LAN

settings page.

Step 2

Enter a new IP address as desired in the

IP Address

text box. Then, enter a

subnet mask in

Subnet Mask

.

Step 3

Click

Submit

to save the settings.

To log in to the Web-based configuration utility after you change the IP

address successfully, you need to launch the Internet Explorer, and then

enter the new IP address in the address bar. Ensure that the IP address of

the computer is in the same network segment as that of the HG521 so that

the computer can access the Web-based configuration utility.

5.5

Restoring Default Settings

You can quickly restore the default settings of the HG521 by pressing the RESET

button on the rear panel. To restore the default settings, press and hold the RESET

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eb-based

ault settings through the Web-based

Step 1

se

Maintenance

e navigation tree to display the reboot page.

onfiguration utility by entering the default user name and password that

are

admin

.

button for over six seconds after the HG521 is powered on, and then release the button.

In addition, you can restore the default settings of the HG521 through the W

configuration utility. To restore the def

configuration utility, do as follows:

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility, and then choo

>

Device

in th

Step 2

Select

Reset

.

Step 3

Click

Restore Default Settings

.

After the preceding operations,the page jumps to the login page. You can log in to the

Web-based c

6

FAQs

How can I quickly restore the default settings of the terminal?

To restore the default settings, press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel

e the button.

for over six seconds after the HG521 is powered on, and then releas

What ca

I do if I cannot access the Internet through the terminal?

n

Step 1

ther checks as follows:

2.

3.

inal is properly connected to the socket through

WER indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance

Step 2

tes. Then, check

SL indicator blinks for a long time, perform further checks as

1.

Check whether the POWER indicator on the terminal is solid on.

If the POWER indicator is off, perform fur

1.

Ensure that the terminal is turned on.

Ensure that electricity comes from the socket and that the power input

from the socket meets the requirements described on the label of the

terminal power adapter. If the voltage is unsteady, for example, if the

voltage is too high or too low, do not use the terminal. Wait until the

voltage restores to its normal level, and then use the terminal.

Ensure that the term

the power adapter.

If the PO

center.

After powering on the terminal, wait for about three minu

whether the ADSL indicator on the terminal is solid on.

If the AD

follows:

Ensure that telephone lines are properly connected. Pay special

attention to the connections between the telephone lines and the

splitter.

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