HUAWEI HG532c Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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User Guide Issue Date 2010-07-26 Part Number 202263 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang...
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Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.
3.3 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection..........9 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button.....9 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually..........10 4 Configuring the HG532c................. 12 4.1 Changing the Administrator Password Used for Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility ..............12 4.2 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network Function ......12...
1 Warnings and Precautions Thank you for purchasing the HUAWEI HG532c Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG532c). To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise specified, the term "device"...
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During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it to prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes. Precautions for Using Wireless Devices When using the device, ensure that the antenna of the device is at least 20 cm away from all persons.
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Maintenance If the device is not used for a long time, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to it. If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or unusual sound or smell, stop using the device immediately, power it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center.
1. Power adapter 2. Computer 3. Telephone jack on the wall If the wireless network function is used on the HG532c for the network access, you do not need to connect the network cable.
5. Telephone jack on the wall 2.3 Getting Started Press down the ON/OFF button on the side of the HG532c to power on the HG532c. After you power on the HG532c, the Power indicators turns on and the ADSL indicator blinks (for less than three minutes), which indicates that the HG532c is being activated.
Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on the HG532c If you select this method for accessing the network, the HG532c starts to set up a dial-up connection automatically after the startup. You can access the network after you power on your computer.
If you select this method for accessing the network, you need to install and configure the dial-up software on your computer. In addition, you need to perform dial-up operations on your computer upon each startup. To configure the HG532c and your computer for the network access, do as follows: Step 1 Set the working mode of the HG532c to Bridge.
When the HG532c is working through Huawei USB HSPA modem, you need to install the Huawei USB HSPA modem on the HG532c so that your PC can connect to the Internet through HSPA uplink. To create a HSPA uplink connection, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Perform operations based on the software user interface to display the interface of searching for the wireless network. Step 3 Press the WPS button of the HG532c to enable the HG532c to enter the WPS negotiation state. Step 4...
The WPS indicator of the HG532c becomes on from the blinking state, indicating that the HG532c is connected to your PC through the WLAN. This state lasts 300s. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 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.
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9. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click OK. After the password is verified, Connected appears on the icon of the wireless network in the wireless network list, which indicates that the computer is connected to the HG532c through a wireless connection.
You can quickly enable or disable the wireless network function by pressing the WLAN button on the HG532c. 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.
In addition, you can enable or disable the wireless network function through the Web-based configuration utility. To enable or disable the wireless network function, 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 WLAN page.
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 HG532c 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 HG532c is powered on, and then release the button.
To restore the default settings, press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel for over six seconds after the HG532c is powered on, and then release the button. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet through the terminal? Step 1 Check whether the Power indicator on the terminal is solid on.
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1. Ensure that the network adapter of the computer is enabled. 2. Ensure that the network cable between the terminal and the computer is properly connected. Remove and then insert the network cable or replace the network cable when necessary. If the LAN indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance center.
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If the problem persists, contact your service provider. Does the WPS function have any special requirement on the wireless encryption settings of the HG532c? The WPS function can be used only when the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the SSID is set to SSID1.
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are far from electrical appliances, such as a microwave oven, a refrigerator, or a cordless telephone, that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. Step 5 It is recommended that you place the router and the PC in an open space. Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, passing through too many obstacles such as cement or wooden walls can affect the transmission of radio signals of a WLAN.
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Step 2 Create a wireless network connection that is not encrypted. After a broadband terminal is installed, does Internet access degrade call quality or do telephone calls lower the Internet access rate? No. The terminal uses the frequency division multiplexing (FDM) and splitter technologies to separate voice signals from data signals.
The dial-up operation through the embedded PPP dial-up function of the HG532c succeeded, but no data is being transmitted. The HG532c is working in bridging mode or the dial-up operation through the embedded PPP dial-up function of the HG532c failed.
The USB port is connected. The USB port is not connected. 6.2 Interfaces and Buttons 4 5 6 7 8 9 Interface or Used to… Button set up a wireless connection between the HG532c and a wireless terminal easily and safely.
HG532c. Power connect the power adapter. Reset restore the default settings of the HG532c. You can press and hold the Reset button for over six seconds to restore the default settings. Note After you restore the default settings, your customized data is lost.
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Item Specification Ambient 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) temperature operation Ambient humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing for operation Dimensions 156.4 mm ×52 mm×124.3 mm (L × W × H) Weight About 245 g Standards ADSL standards ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) ANSI T1.413 Issue 2...
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