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4.
Choose the network name you set from the services list, and enter the dial-up connection account name
and password provided by your ISP in
Account Name
and
Password
. Select or deselect
Remember this
password
. Then click
Connect
.
5.
Select
Show PPPoE status in menu bar
.
6.
Click
Advanced
.
7.
In the displayed dialog, select settings as needed.
8.
Click
OK
.
9.
Return to the
Network
page, click
Apply
.
After you successfully set up a PPPoE connection, a dial-up connection icon is displayed on your
computer desktop.
To connect to the Internet, double-click the dial-up connection icon. In the displayed dialog box, click
Connect
.
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Wireless Connection Setup
Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG531 V1
The following two methods are available to enable and disable the WLAN on the HG531 V1.
Using the WLAN Button
Press the WLAN button in the HG531 V1 to enable or disable the WLAN. To ascertain whether the
WLAN is enabled, view the WLAN indicator.
Using the Web Management Page
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
In the navigation tree, choose
Basic
>
WLAN
.
3.
Configure wireless.
•
Select
Enable WLAN
to enable the WLAN.
•
Clear
Enable WLAN
to disable the WLAN.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the HG531 V1 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
HG531 V1
is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK.
•
The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to the
HG531 V1
is WPS-capable.
1.
Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation. For details, see the user guide for
the wireless device.
2.
Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button (less than 3 seconds) on the HG531 V1. The WPS
indicator blinks.
When the WPS indicator on the HG531 V1 is steady on, a connection between the HG531 V1 and wireless
device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds, then turns off.
Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to describe how to set
up a wireless connection.
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.
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Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the HG531 V1. The
default WLAN name and password are printed on the HG531 V1 cover label.
Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the HG531 V1.
On Windows 7
1.
Click
in the lower right corner of your desktop.
2.
From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the HG531 V1. Click
Connect
.
3.
In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click
OK
.
4.
In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is
Connected
, the
computer is wirelessly connected to the HG531 V1.
On Windows Vista
1.
Choose
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet
>
Network and Sharing Center
>
Manage wireless
networks
.
2.
In the
Connecting to a network
window, double-click the WLAN provided by the HG531 V1.
3.
In the displayed dialog box, enter the password and click
Connect
.
4.
In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is
Connected
, the
computer is wirelessly connected to the HG531 V1.
On Windows 8
1.
Choose
Settings
from the right side of the desktop.
2.
Click
Available
to list the available wireless networks.
3.
Under
Connections
, select the WLAN provided by the HG531 V1 and click
Connect
.
4.
In the displayed dialog box, enter the your WLAN password and click
Next
.
5.
You will be asked if you would like to enable sharing between computers and connect to devices within
the network. Selecting
Yes
will turn on sharing and
No
will leave it off.
6.
In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is
Connected
, the
computer is wirelessly connected to the HG531 V1.
On MAC OS X
1.
Click
at the top right side of your desktop.
2.
Click
Turn Airport On
.
3.
From the wireless network list, Select the WLAN provided by the HG531 V1.
4.
In the displayed dialog box, enter your WLAN password and click
Join
.
5.
When a check mark appears next to the HG531 V1's SSID, the computer is wireless connected to the
HG531 V1.
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Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly
change your WLAN name and password.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
In the navigation tree, choose
Basic
>
WLAN
.
3.
On the displayed page, enable your WLAN.
4.
On the
Wireless Settings
area, enter your desired WLAN name and password in
SSID
and
WPA pre-
shared key
, and click
Submit
.
5
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.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
In the navigation tree, choose
Maintenance
>
Account
.
3.
In
New user name
, enter your desired user name.
4.
In
Current password
, enter the currently used password.
5.
In
New password
, enter the new password you specified. In
Confirm password
enter the new password
again.
6.
Click
Submit
.
When modify password successfully, this page will jump to the login page, enter the new user name
and password to log in.
If you forget the password , you can press and hold the
Reset
button for 6 seconds or more, then the
user name and password of the Web management page will back to factory value. This operation
will make your own configuration data lost, please perform this operation with caution.
Restoring Default Settings
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 HG531 V1 rear panel to restore the HG531 V1 to its default settings.
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Perform this operation with caution. After the HG531 V1 is restored to its default settings, all custom
data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to user.
1.
Press the HG531 V1 power button to power the HG531 V1 on.
2.
Press and hold the reset button for 6 seconds or more.
The HG531 V1 will restart, which will cause temporary network interruptions.
Using the Configuration Tool
If the HG531 V1 parameter settings were configured incorrectly, log in to the web management page to
reload the default configuration file and restore the HG531 V1 to its default settings. Perform this
operation with caution. After the HG531 V1 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings
will be lost, and the password will be restored to user.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
In the navigation tree, choose
Maintenance
>
Device
.
3.
In
Reset
, click
Restore Default Settings
.
4.
In the displayed dialog box, click
OK
.

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