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Before you begin, ensure you can connect to the internet using the Ethernet connection.

Your Gateway has a Wi-Fi network ready to use out of the box. Your Gateway has a

unique

SSID

(or Network Name) and

WLAN Key

(or Wireless Password or Key) to make

connecting using Wi-Fi easy. These details are found on the information label on the

rear of the Gateway.

The Wi-Fi network is designed to provide a strong level of network security. To keep

your network secure, keep your SSID/WLAN Key out of public view.

To connect a wireless enabled device (computer, tablet, mobile phone etc) using the

default

SSID

and

WLAN Key

, complete the following steps:

1.

Use your device’s network connection manager or wizard to search for your Wi-Fi

network.  If you are not sure how to do this, refer to the help function for your

device’s operating system, or the manufacturer’s website or help desk.

2.

Find and select your wireless

SSID

. Example:

Telecom-T23456

3.

When prompted enter your 

WLAN Key

.  Example:

TT73H9VSK7

4.

If the device connection manager allows you to save your SSID and WLAN Key

details then do so. Otherwise you may have to repeat these steps each time

you connect.

5.

On your device open a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox or

Chrome. If the a web page loads correctly and you can surf the internet, you are

connected to your Wi-Fi network.

Power Rating:

Name: Home Gateway

12V

; 1.0A

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

.

MADE IN CHINA

Model: HG630b

XX

This Vodafone Huawei

HG556a HW.C Home

Gateway may be connected

to the Telecom Network.

9.

CONNECT TO WI-FI

(WIRELESS NETWORKING)

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10.

CONNECT TO WI-FI USING WPS

ENABLED DEVICES (OPTIONAL)

This Gateway supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Set-Up) which is a quick method

of connecting a WPS enabled device to the Gateway. The connecting device must

support WPS and have wireless turned on. Check your device manual or the

manufacturer’s website to confirm WPS support.

To connect, press the WPS button on the side of the Gateway for at least 2 seconds and

within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the connecting device. The WPS button will

be a physical button on a device like a printer, or virtual such as a software button on a

computer, mobile phone or tablet.

The two devices will establish a connection and the Gateway will recognise the

wireless device.

This WiFi connection will remain until the Gateway is factory reset.

WPS button

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11. ACCESS FREE

PREMIUM SERVICES

As a valued

Spark

customer, you can access a range of free and exclusive

premium services including:

1.

Security Suite

powered by McAfee to protect your computer from

Internet

threats (worth over $95 a year). Available for Microsoft Windows computers

only. Your free licence allows you to install McAfee on up to 5 Windows

computers.

2.

Flickr Pro Account

so you can get more than just a standard account.

Store, organise and share your photos and videos securely.

3.

Up to 10 free sub-accounts

so everyone in the family can have their own

suite of free services from Yahoo! including their very own Flickr Pro account.

Visit

www.

spark

.co.nz/premiumservices

to find out more.

Don’t forget to register for the Broadband Usage Meter so you can keep track

of how much data you’ve used at any time during the month.

Visit

www.

spark

.co.nz/myaccount

to find out more.

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12. SECURING YOUR GATEWAY

The most effective method to keep your Gateway secure is to keep your Gateway

and Wi-Fi password details in a safe place and protect against unauthorised physical

access to your Gateway.

Your Gateway settings are password protected with an administrator login.

The default username =

admin

The default password =

admin

Spark

recommends you create a unique password to protect access to your

Gateway. To do this, you need to use the Gateway’s User Interface:

1.

Open a web browser, type

192.168.1.254

into the address bar and press enter.

This will take you to the User Interface.

2.

Enter the Username and Password and click on Login.

3.

Click on the

Maintenance

tab on left side menu to access the Account menu;

then click on

Account

.

4.

When prompted, enter the current Gateway Username (by default

admin

)

and Password (by default

admin

); then enter your new password and confirm it,

then click

Submit

. Your password is changed.

The next time you want to change your Gateway settings you must log in using your

unique

password.

Note:

If you forget your Administrator password you will need to reset the Gateway to

factory default, (see step 13).

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13. FACTORY RESET

1.

While the Gateway is turned on, insert a paper clip into the Reset hole in the back,

press down for 8 to 10 seconds, then release.

2.

The Gateway will reset and then restart. This can take up to 5 minutes.

3.

After a factory reset, you must manually reconnect each Wi-Fi device and redo

any customisations.