Huawei EchoLife-HG556a-v2 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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To configure the LAN parameters, do as follows:

Step 1

Choose

A

Step 2

C

rameters

-1. Generally keep the default settings is OK.

T

ameters f

7.2 Configuring the LAN Interface

dvanced Setup

>

LAN

in the navigation tree.

hange the pa

refer to Table 7

able 7-1

Par

or the

Local Area Network (LAN) Setup

page

Parameter

Description

IP Address

using this IP address. If the DHCP function of the

computer and the IP address of the LAN

gment. In

address

It specifies the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal.

You can access the Web-based configuration utility of the

terminal by

terminal is enabled, the terminal assigns an IP address that is in

the same network segment as that of this interface to a

computer.

If the IP address of the LAN interface is changed, ensure that

the IP address of the

interface of the terminal are in the same network se

this case, you need to enter the new IP address in the

bar of an explorer.

Subnet Mask

It specifies the subnet mask of the LAN interface.

LAN Domain

ed

lity, you need to enter

Vodafone.DSLRouter

It specifies the domain to enter the web Web-based

configuration utility. The default LAN domain is

Vodafone.DSLRouter

. In this case, to access the Web-bas

configuration uti

in the address bar of

Internet

E

xplorer.

LAN

MTU:[296-1500]

length of the transported IP package of the

The maximum

LAN interface.

Enable IGMP

Snooping

n of

It specifies whether to enable the IGMP Snooping functio

the terminal.

Enable/Disab

DHCP Se

le

rver

ddresses

that can be assigned to the computers on the LAN. This

.

An IP address pool contains multiple consecutive IP a

parameter specifies the start IP address of the IP address pool

Start/End IP

Address

the IP address pool.

It specifies the end IP address of

Leased Time

(hour)

It specifies the period during which a computer on the LAN

can use an assigned IP address.

Step 3

Click

Save

to save the LAN configuration. Click

Save/Reboot

to save the LAN

configuration and reboot the terminal to make the new configuration effective.

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7.3 Ba

Function Overview

backup function, you can save a backup of the configuration file

ke,

Config

ed multiple advanced parameters according to actual

rs again for some reasons. To prevent

you can back up the configuration file of

quickly restore the

Step 1

b-based configuration utility.

Step 2

>

Settings > Backup

in the navigation tree.

Step 3

Click

Backup Settings

.

Step 4

rage location of the configuration file.

Step 2

>

Settings > Update

in the navigation tree.

Step 3

owse

.

Step 4

In the displayed dialog box, select the updated configuration file. Then click

OK

.

7.4 Re

Functio

ult when the terminal is manufactured. Those parameters enable the terminal to

the

ou cannot access the network after you have changed

assword of the Web-based configuration

ault settings by using either of the following methods:

cking Up or Updating a Configuration File

By using the parameter

of the terminal to a PC. If the configuration file of the terminal is modified by mista

you can import the backup file to the terminal.

uration Example

For example, you have modifi

requirements; and you need to modify the paramete

a network access failure due to mis-operations,

the terminal. Once the modification of the parameters fails, you can

terminal to the normal state.

To back up the configuration file, do as follows:

Log in to the We

Choose

Management

In the displayed dialog box, set the name and sto

Then click

OK

.

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To update the configuration file, do as follows:

configuration utility.

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based

Choose

Management

Click

Br

Step 5

Click

Update Settings

.

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storing Default Settings

n Overview

The terminal provides powerful functions and rich parameters. Many parameters are set

by defa

work in most of network environments. In the following cases, you can restore

default settings of the terminal: Y

the parameters or you have forgotten the login p

utility.

You can restore the def

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you have forgotten the login password. You can press the RESET button to

re

all the

restore the

ault settings through the web-based configuration

as follows:

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

ore Default

in the navigation tree.

7.5 Re

Functio

The terminal provides restart function.

inal by using either of the following methods:

Config

ord of the Web-based configuration

TART button to quickly

.

t the terminal through the web-based configuration utility, do as follows:

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Reboot

in the navigation tree.

z

Pressing the RESET button

z

Using the Web-based configuration utility

uration Example

For example, you have changed the login password of the Web-based configuration

utility and

quickly restore the default settings of the terminal.

When the terminal is powered on, press and hold the RESET button for more than 3s,

and then release it. Then the terminal automatically restarts and the default settings a

restored.

If your operations fail after multiple configurations and if you need to cancel

preceding configurations, you can use the Web-based configuration utility to

default settings. To restore the def

utility, do

Step 2

Choose

Management

>

Settings > Rest

Step 3

Click

Restore Default Settings

.

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starting the Terminal

n Overview

You can restart the term

z

Pressing the RESTART button

z

Using the Web-based configuration utility

uration Example

For example, you have changed the login passw

utility and you

wish

to make it effective, you can press the RES

use the new password

To restar

Step 2

Choose

Management

>

Save >

Step 3

Click

Save/Reboot

.

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7.6 Updating Software

t version.

Function Overview

By using the software upgrading function, you can upgrade the software of the terminal

to the lates

During the upgrade, do not power off the terminal; otherwise, the terminal may get

damaged.

Confi

uration Exam

g

ple

vider.

the terminal, do as follows:

Step 1

the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 2

Choose

Management

>

Update Software

in the navigation tree.

Step 3

Click

Browse

.

Step 4

In the displayed dialog box, select the upgrade file. Then click

OK

.

Step 5

Click

Update Software.

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You can download the latest software from your Internet Service Pro

To update

Log in to

the software of

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FAQs

Question 1:

Can I use the terminal as a DHCP server?

Yes, you can. The terminal incorporates the DHCP server software.

How can I

Question 2:

quickly restore the default settings of the terminal?

To restore the default settings of the terminal, power on the terminal, press and hold the

RESET button for a minimum of five seconds, and then release the RESET button.

Question 3:

What can I do if I cannot access the terminal configuration page?

Step 1

Check

address of your computer and ensure that this IP address is in the same

Step 2

r.

password that are used for

ttings of the terminal.

network segment as the LAN IP address of the terminal.

Ensure that your Web browser does not use a proxy serve

the IP

Step 3

Ensure that you have entered the correct user name and user

accessing the terminal configuration page.

If the problem persists, restore the default se

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Question 4:

What can I do if Web pages often cannot be displayed during

Web page browsing and can be displayed after the terminal is

restarted?

Step 1

En

rminal and other devices such as telephones or fax machines are

ted description in the manual.

Step 2

tability of the network connection

Step 3

sitions of your terminal and computer. Ensure that they are far from the

provider.

connected to the telephone cable through a splitter.

For details about how to install a splitter, see the rela

sure that the te

If the telephone cables are improperly connected, the s

Ensure that telephone cables are properly connected.

is affected.

Check the po

electric appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones that

generate strong magnetic or electric fields.

If the problem persists, contact your service

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