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If the WPS indicator does not blink, it indicates that the WPS function
cannot be enabled. Note that the WPS function can be used only when the
wireless network function is enabled
and
the wireless network security
mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually
If your network adapter does not support the WPS function, you can set up a wireless
connection between your PC and the HG532 manually. To manually set up a wireless
connection, use either of the following methods:
z
Use the tool provided by your network adapter
For details, see the user guide of your network adapter.
z
Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your
PC
This section takes Windows XP as an example and describes how to set up a wireless
connection between your PC and the HG532 manually, do as follows:
Step 1
Enable the wireless network function, and set the wireless network name and
access password of the HG532.
1.
Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
2.
In the navigation tree on the left of the Web-based configuration utility,
choose
Basic
>
WLAN
.
3.
Select the
Enable
WLAN
option.
4.
Enter a wireless network name in the
SSID
text box.
5.
Select
WPA-PSK
from the
Security
drop-down combo box.
6.
Enter an access password in the
WPA pre-shared key
text box.
7.
Select
AES
from the
WPA encryption
drop-down combo box.
8.
Click
Submit
to save the settings.
Step 2
Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP.
1.
Right-click
My Computer
, and then choose
Manage
from the shortcut
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 Management
window, right-click
Wireless Zero Configuration
, and then choose
Properties
from the shortcut menu.
4.
In the
Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer)
dialog box, check whether
Service status
is
Started
. If not, click
Start
.
5.
Click
OK
to close the dialog box, and then close the
Computer
Management
window.
Step 3
Configure the wireless network connection on your computer.
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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 select
View Available
Wireless Networks
from the shortcut menu.
3.
In the
Wireless Network Connection Properties
dialog box, select
Wireless Networks
.
4.
Select
Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
.
5.
Click
View Wireless Networks
.
6.
In the Wireless Network Connection dialog box, select the WLAN with
the same name that is configured in Step 1, and then click
Connect
in the
lower right corner of the window.
7.
In the displayed dialog box, enter the access password that is preset in
Step 1, and then click
Connect
.
After the password is authenticated, 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 HG532.
8.
Close the
Wireless Network Connection
dialog box.
9.
In the
Wireless Network Connection
Properties
dialog box, click
OK
.
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Configuring the HG532
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
admin
from the
User name
drop-down combo box.
Step 4
Enter the Current password and the new password. Then enter the new
password again in the
Confirm
password
text box for confirmation.
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Step 5
Click
Submit
.
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
.
r,
your customized data is lost. Therefore, use this function with caution.
If you forget the user name or password that has been changed, you can
restore the default settings of the HG532 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, howeve
5.2
sabling
the
Wireless
Enabling
or
Di
Network Function
You can quickly enable or disable the wireless network function by pressing the
WLAN button on the HG532. To enable the wireless network function, press and hold
the WLAN button for over one second, and then release the button. You can disable the
wireless network function in the same way. The WLAN indicator shows whether the
onfiguration utility. To enable or disable the wireless network function, do
e left, choose
Basic
>
LAN
.
ect
Enable
WLAN
option button.
Cli
wireless network function is enabled.
In addition, you can enable or disable the wireless network function through the
Web-based c
as follows:
Step 1
Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2
In the navigation tree on th
Step 3
Choose the
WLAN
page.
Step 4
Select or not sel
Step 5
ck
Submit
.
f the WLAN indicator is on, the
wireless network function is enabled.
You can refer to the state of the WLAN indicator to check whether the
wireless network function is enabled. I
5.3
ss Network Name and
Changing the Wirele
the Access Password
To change the name and access password for the wireless network, do as follows
th
):
(taking
e authentication type WPA-PSK as an example
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Step 1
Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
.
A
pre-shared key
text box.
Step 7
Select
TKIP
from the
WPA
encryption
drop-down combo box.
Step 2
In the navigation tree on the left, choose
Basic
>
LAN
Step 3
Choose the
WLAN
page.
Step 4
Enter a wireless network name in the
SSID
text box.
Step 5
Select
WPA-PSK
from the
Security
drop-down combo box.
Step 6
Enter an access password in the
WP
Step 8
Click
Submit
to save the settings.
5.4
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through
the WPS Protocol
The HG532 supports the WPS technology. By using this technology, the HG532 can
connect to a wireless terminal easily and safely. During the connecting process, you do
not need to enter the name and access password of the WLAN network.
To use the WPS function, your wireless network adapter should support the WPS
function. Meanwhile, you need to set the encryption type of the WLAN to
WPA-PSK
or
WPA2-PSK
.
To set up a wireless connection by using a wireless network adapter through the W
do as follows:
PS
protocol,
Step 1
onfiguration utility.
n tree on the left, choose
Basic
>
LAN
.
the WPS
function. After a few seconds (normally 10s to 120s), the WPS indicator of the HG532
turns solid on in orange (this state lasts for 300s), which indicates that the connection
between the HG532 and the wireless network adapter is set up successfully.
Enable the WPS function.
1.
Log in to the Web-based c
2.
In the navigatio
3.
Choose the
WLAN
page.
4.
Select
Enable
for
WPS
.
5.
Click
Submit
.
Step 2
Launch the WPS client software of the wireless network adapter of the
computer. Perform operations based on the software user interface to display
the interface of searching for the wireless network.
Step 3
Press the WPS button on the side panel of the HG532 within two minutes.
The WPS indicator of the HG532 blinks in green, which indicates that the connection
between the HG532 and the wireless network adapter is being set up through
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The WPS applications may vary with different types of wireless network
adapters. For details about the configuration and operations of the WPS
application, refer to the operation guide provided by the application
provider.
5.5
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
Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2
In the navigation tree on the left, choose
Basic
>
LAN
.
Step 3
Choose the
DHCP
page.
Step 4
Enter a new IP address as desired in the
IP address
text box. Then, enter a
subnet mask in
Subnet mask
.
Step 5
Click
Submit
.
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 HG532 so that
the computer can access the Web-based configuration utility.
5.6
Restoring Default Settings
After you restore the default settings, your customized data is lost.
Therefore, use this function with caution.
You can quickly restore the default settings of the HG532 by pressing the RESET
button on the rear panel. To restore the default settings, press and hold the RESET
button for over six seconds after the HG532 is powered on, and then release the button.
In addition, you can restore the default settings of the HG532 through the Web-based
configuration utility. To restore the default settings through the Web-based
configuration utility, do as follows:
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