Huawei HG532f Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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WLAN

Steady green

The HG532f has WLAN enabled, but is not

transmitting data.

Blinking green

The HG532f has WLAN enabled, and data is being

transmitted.

Off

WLAN is disabled.

WPS

Steady green

The HG532f is connected to a wireless client, such as

a computer with a wireless network adapter, over the

WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

function.

Blinking green

The HG532f is attempting to connect to a wireless

client over the WLAN using the WPS function.

Off

WPS is disabled.

LAN1

～

LAN4

Steady green

The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device

(such as a computer) with a network cable, but no

data is being transmitted.

Blinking green

The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with

a network cable, and data is being transmitted.

Off

The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.

USB

Steady green

The HG532f is connected to a USB device, but no

data is being transmitted.

Blinking green

The HG532f is connected to a USB device, and data is

being transmitted.

Off

The HG532f is connected to a USB device, and data is

being transmitted.

Indicator

Status

Description

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Hardware Installation

Selecting an Installation Location

Place the HG532f on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the best

possible performance, take note of the following:

>

Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer

and HG532f.

>

Ensure that the computer and HG532f are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

Connecting Cables

If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the HG532f to a

telephone port for Internet access.

Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.

When configuring the HG532f for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the HG532f

to a computer.

1

Telephone wall jack

2

Splitter

3

Telephone

4

HG532f

5

Desktop computer

6

Power adapter

7

Laptop computer

a

MODEM port

b

PHONE port

c

LINE port

Reset On/O f Power

ADSL

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

Reset

On/O f

Power

USB

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

a

b

c

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Powering On

To power on the HG532f, press its Power button.

After the HG532f is powered on, the HG532f indicator turns on. The following table lists how the

indicators behave when the HG532f is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected,

ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.

Indicator

Expected State

Power

Steady on

ADSL

Steady on or blinking

The blinking may last from 40 seconds to 3 minutes. When the indicator

stops blinking and remains on, the HG532f is working correctly.

LAN

Steady on or blinking (indicator of the connected LAN port)

ADSL

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

Reset On/Off Power

USB

Power

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Setting Network Parameters

Setting the Computer IP Address

Before logging in to the HG532f web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will

be used for the login.

On Windows 7

1.

Choose

start

>

Control Panel

>

Network and Internet

>

Network and Sharing Center

.

2.

Choose

Change adapter settings

. Right-click

Local Area Connection

and choose

Properties

.

3.

Double-click

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

.

4.

Select

Obtain an IP address automatically

and

Obtain DNS server address

automatically

. Click

OK

.

On Windows XP

1.

Choose

start

>

Control Panel

>

Network and Internet Connections

.

2.

Click

Network Connections

. Right-click

Local Area Connection

and choose

Properties

from the shortcut menu.

3.

Double-click

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

.

4.

Select

Obtain an IP address automatically

and

Obtain DNS server address

automatically

. Click

OK

.

Logging In to the Web Management Page

The HG532f provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the HG532f

parameters.

Before you log in to the HG532f web management page, ensure that the computer used for the login is

connected to the HG532f and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or assigned

with a static IP address.

1.

Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.1.1. Press

Enter

.

2.

Enter the login user name (

user

by default) and password (

user

by default). Click

Login

.

To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the first

login.

Configuring a Wireless Account

The HG532f supports configuration wizard page. You can quickly configure the wireless parameters

through the configuration wizard page.

1.

Log in to the web management page.

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2.

Enter the SSID (WLAN name) and key and click

To obtain the default SSID and key, check the label on the rear panel. To better secure your

WLAN, promptly change the SSID and key.

Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

Before setting dial-up connection parameters, verify that the HG532f is correctly connected to your

computer and you have the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your Internet

service provider (ISP). This section demonstrates how to set up a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet

(PPPoE) connection on Windows.

On Windows 7

1.

Choose

start

>

Control Panel

>

Network and Internet

>

Network and Sharing Center

.

2.

Under

Change your networking settings

, click

Set up a new connection or network

.

3.

In the

Set Up a Connection a Network

window, select

Connect to the Internet

and click

4.

Click

Broadband (PPPoE)

.

5.

In

User name

and

Password

, enter the dial-up connection account name and password

provided by your ISP. In

Connection name

, name the dial-up connection. Select or deselect

Allow other people to use this connection

. Then click

Connect

.

6.

Return to the

Network and Sharing Center

page. Click

Change adapter settings

. Right-

click the icon for the dial-up connection you just set up and choose

Create Shortcut

from the

shortcut menu. In the displayed dialog box, click

Yes

.

On Windows XP

1.

Choose

start

>

Control Panel

>

Network and Internet Connections

>

Network

Connections

.

2.

Under

Network Tasks

, click

Create a New Connection

.

3.

In the

Network Connection Wizard

dialog box, click

4.

Select

Connect to the Internet

and click

5.

Select

Set up my connection manually

and click

6.

Select

Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and

password

and click

7.

In

ISP Name

, name the dial-up connection. Click

8.

Select

Anyone's use

or

My use only

and click

9.

Enter the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your ISP and click

10.

Select

Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop

and click

Finish

.

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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