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Huawei WS330 User Manual

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HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    WS330 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the Internet....30 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS330 ... 32 Using the WLAN Button .
  • Page 3 How Can I Restrict My Computer to Specified Websites? ....46 I Often Need to Restart the WS330 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do? . . . 46 Can I Change the WLAN Password? .

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    The WS330 provides WAN ports for Ethernet-enabled devices to access the Internet at high speeds. Routing The WS330 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.

  • Page 5: Ports And Buttons

    Powers the WS330 on or off. Restores the WS330 to its default settings after you press and hold this button for 2 seconds or more while the WS330 is powered on. Reset A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost.

  • Page 6: Indicators

    WLAN LED is steady on while the WS330 is powered on. WLAN is disabled. The WS330 is connected to a wireless client, such as a Steady on computer with a wireless network adapter, over the WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Modem POWER Telephone WS330 Splitter RESET ADSL Connecting the WS330 on an Ethernet Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the Ethernet Broadband, you can connect the WS330 to an Ethernet port, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer Or Other Devices

    WS330 Installing the WS330 on a Cable Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the cable broadband network, you can connect the WS330 to an Ethernet port of an Cable Modem, so that multiple computers could access the Internet. Network Interface...

  • Page 9: Powering On

    To power on the WS330, press its power button. After the WS330 is powered on, the WS330 indicator turns on. The following table lists how the indicators behave when the WS330 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
  • Page 10 Indicator Expected State Power Steady on WLAN Steady on Steady off...

  • Page 11: Setting Network Parameters

    Setting Network Parameters Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS330 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. On Windows 7 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 12 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK.
  • Page 13 On Windows XP Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. In the displayed dialog box, click Properties.

  • Page 14: Logging In To The Web Management Page

    Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. Logging In to the Web Management Page The WS330 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the WS330 parameters.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Internet Connection

    The WS330 supports quick configuration page. You can quickly configure the network connection parameters through the quick configuration page. When you configure the WS330 for the first time, you can see the setup wizard page after logging in to the utility. To configure the WS330 through the setup wizard.

  • Page 16: Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

    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 When the WS330 works in Bridge mode you need to perform this operation. Otherwise you do not need to perform this operation.
  • Page 17 Before setting dial-up connection parameters, verify that the WS330 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.
  • Page 18 Click Broadband (PPPoE). 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.
  • Page 19 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 Choose Start >...
  • Page 20 In the New Connection Wizard dialog box, click Next. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
  • Page 21 Select Set up my connection manually and click Next. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password and click Next.
  • Page 22 In ISP Name, name the dial-up connection. Click Next. Select Anyone's use or My use only and click Next.
  • Page 23 Enter the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your ISP and click Next. 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.

  • Page 24: Wireless Connection Setup

    Wireless Connection Setup Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS330 and any WPS- capable device. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: >...
  • Page 25 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS330. Click Connect. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,...
  • Page 26 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS330. Click Connect. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,...

  • Page 27: Network Security

    Network Security Improving WLAN Security Hiding the WLAN Name After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security. Log in to the web management page. Choose Home Network tab.
  • Page 28 After the SSID and key had been changed, your computer should use the new ones to establish a wireless connection to the WS330. Using High Security Encryption Modes Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as data interception on networks.
  • Page 29 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to access your WLAN. Connect a computer and the WS330 via wireless. Log in to the web management page. Choose Home Network tab.

  • Page 30: Controlling Computer Internet Access

    Controlling Computer Internet Access You can prohibit certain PCs from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to access the Internet. In addition, you can set the period during which the PCs are not allowed to access the Internet. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 31: Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

    Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. Log in to the web management page. Choose Internet tab. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control. Select URL Filter configuration page. Click New URL filter. In URL, enter the Web site address you specify.

  • Page 32: Controlling Computer Bandwidth

    Controlling Computer Bandwidth By configuring bandwidth control policies, you can control the bandwidth of computers connected to the WS330 in the following ways: > Determine the minimum bandwidth allocated to specific computers to help ensure the Internet access speed for those computers.

  • Page 33: Configure The Firewall To Prevent Attacks On The Internet

    Click New. In Rate mode, select the rate mode you specified. In Download min, Download max, Upload min and Upload max, enter the rate value you specified. In Traffic management type, select the traffic management type you specified. , enter the IP address of >...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Firewall

    Configuring the Firewall The WS330 provides a firewall to help secure its WLAN and any devices connected to it. Set the firewall level based on site requirements to quickly configure the firewall. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 35: Enabling And Disabling The Wlan On The Ws330

    The following two methods are available to enable and disable the WLAN on the WS330. Using the WLAN Button Press the WLAN button in the WS330 to enable or disable the WLAN. To ascertain whether the WLAN is enabled, view the WLAN indicator.

  • Page 36: Expanding Wlan Coverage

    WS330 devices. For example, if your house is too large to be fully covered by the WLAN provided by one WS330 device, add another WS330 device and set up a wireless connection between these two devices using the WDS.
  • Page 37 e. Select Advanced Settings configuration page. Set the same Channel.   Please select the same non-adaptive channel for Channel.
  • Page 38 In the navigation tree, choose WDS Bridge. d. Select 2.4G Frequency Band configuration page. e. Set Enable to Enable. f. In Remote bridge MAC address 1, enter the wireless MAC address of other WS330. g. Click Save.   You can also click Scan, then the wireless MAC address in the list of scanned wireless LAN,...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Guide

    Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page The IP address used to log in to the WS330 web management page is the WS330 IP address. For security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS330 IP address conflicts with that of another device on the same network), you can change the WS330 IP address.

  • Page 40: Configuration Backup

    If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button on the rear panel of the WS330 for over 2 seconds. The user name and password used for logging in to the web management page are then restored to their default values.

  • Page 41: Restoring Default Settings

    WS330 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS330 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

  • Page 42: 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 WS330 rear panel to restore the WS330 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS330 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

  • Page 43: Upgrading Firmware

    The WS330 supports upgrade firmware through the web management page. Before upgrading the firmware, please download the latest firmware of the WS330 at the Huawei's official website. To avoid any damage to the WS330, do not power off the WS330 when it is being upgraded. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 45: Reference Operations

    Reference Operations Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows On Windows XP Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, right-click Wireless Zero Configuration and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 46 On Windows 7 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu. Click Details.
  • Page 47 In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 70-F3–95–0C- 49–4E. The 70-F3–95–0C-49–4E string is your computer's MAC address. On Windows XP Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 48 Click the Support tab. Under Connection status, click Details. In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 78–AC–C0–B0– DF-A1. The 78–AC–C0–B0–DF-A1 string is your computer's MAC address.

  • Page 49: Faqs

    Wireless Network Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady? This is probably because the WS330 has its cables connected loosely, is placed too close to electronic appliances with intensive interference, or is too far from the computer. Verify that: The power and telephone cables are correctly connected to the WS330.

  • Page 50: Can I Change The Wlan Password

    Can I Change the WLAN Password? Yes. To improve your WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN password.

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Appendix Technical Specifications Item Specifications Power supply 12 V DC, 0.5 A Power consumption < 6 W Ambient operating 0°C to 40°C temperature Ambient humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) 30 mm x 177 mm x 105 mm (1.18 in. x 6.97 in. x 4.13 in.), antenna Dimensions (H x W x D) excluded Weight...
  • Page 52 Parameter Default Value Dynamic Host Configuration Enabled Protocol (DHCP) server WLAN Enabled...
  • Page 53 For More Help Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region.

  • Page 54: Legal Notice

    Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase. Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability. DISCLAIMER ALL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”.
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