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  • Page 1 WS320 Wireless Repeater User Guide...
  • Page 2 WS320 Wireless Repeater User Guide Issue Date 2010-08-16 Part Number 202302...
  • Page 3 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 Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China Website: http://www.huawei.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2010. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd and possible licensors.
  • Page 5 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation. NO WARRANTY THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button ....10 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the Web-Based Configuration Utility ...................... 17 4 Maintaining the WS320............27 Logging In to the Advanced Configuration Webpage......27 Connecting to a New Wireless Network..........28 Changing the IP Address of the LAN Interface........

  • Page 7: Warnings And Precautions

    1 Warnings and Precautions 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" refers to the device and its accessories. Basic Requirements During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent it from colliding with other objects.
  • Page 8 immediately, power it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center. 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Български: С настоящето Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. декларира, че този уред съответства на основните изисквания и другите разпоредби на Директива 1999/5/EC. Česky: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími souvisejícími opatřeními směrnice 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 11 Magyar: Jelen nyilatkozaton keresztül a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel az EC/5/1999 Irányelv összes lényeges követelményének és vonatkozó előírásának. Gaeilge: Fograíonn Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd leis seo go bhfuil an fheiste seo i gcomhlíonadh leis na fíor-riachtanais agus na forálacha eile maidir le Treoir 1999/5/AE.
  • Page 12 Smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovenščina: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. izjavlja, da je ta naprava v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami Direktive 1999/5/ES. Español (Europeo) : Con el presente documento, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 13 Notice: Observe the national local regulations in the location where the device is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member states of the European Union (EU). Notice: This device may be operated in all member states of the EU. France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p.

  • Page 14: Function Overview

    The following figure shows the network connection between the WS320 and other related devices. The PC in Room C on the second floor is some distance from the wireless router in Room A on the first floor. The WS320 is used to process the wireless signals transmitted between the PC and the wireless router.

  • Page 15: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection When using the WS320, you need to set up a wireless connection between the WS320 and the wireless router only. Then the PC can connect to the wireless network extended by the WS320 as it connects to the wireless network implemented by the wireless router.

  • Page 16: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Through The Wps Button

    Room A and Room C. Now you want the PC in Room C to connect to the wireless network also. The WS320 supports two methods of setting up a wireless connection. You can choose one of the following configuration methods based on your installation environment and operation habit.
  • Page 17 Step 1 Power on the wireless router in Room A. On the wireless router, ensure that the wireless network function and the WPS function implemented through PBC are enabled. The method of configuring a wireless network on a router varies with the routers produced by different manufacturers.
  • Page 18 Step 2 In Room A, connect the WS320 to a power socket near the wireless router. After the WS320 is powered on, the indicator on the panel turns red, indicating that the WS320 is being started. Wait for about one minute.
  • Page 19 Step 3 Press the WPS button of the wireless router to start the WPS negotiation of the router. Press and hold the WPS button of the WS320 for over 1s within two minutes, and then release the button. At this time, the indicator of the WS320 blinks in yellow, indicating that the WS320 is trying to connect to the wireless router through the WPS function.
  • Page 20 WS320 fails to connect to the wireless network. For a solution, see 5 "FAQs." Step 4 Unplug the WS320 in Room A, and then plug it into a power socket in Room B. After the WS320 is powered on, the indicator on the panel turns on in red, indicating that the WS320 is being started.
  • Page 22 Step 5 Place the PC in Room C. After being started, the PC automatically connects to the wireless network extended by the WS320. At this moment, the extended network can be used the same as that implemented in Room If you want to connect another PC to the wireless network, you can directly connect the PC to the wireless network in Room C.

  • Page 23: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Through The Web-Based Configuration Utility

    WS320. The service set identifier (SSID) of the wireless network is Repeater. When you use the WS320 for the first time, you can connect to the default wireless network to access the Web-based configuration utility of the WS320.
  • Page 24 Step 1 Power on the wireless router in Room A. Ensure that the wireless network function of the wireless router is enabled. SSID: AP...
  • Page 25 Step 2 In Room A, connect the WS320 to a power socket near the wireless router. Wait for about one minute until the WS320 is started.
  • Page 26 Step 3 In Room A, log in to the quick configuration webpage of the WS320 on the PC. 1. Set up a wireless connection between the PC and the WS320. The SSID of the wireless network to be connected is Repeater. For the method of manually configuring a wireless connection on the PC, see 5 "FAQs."...
  • Page 27 Step 4 On the quick configuration webpage of the WS320, set up a connection between the WS320 and the wireless router. 1. Click Manual Connecting. The WS320 searches for wireless network signals. Wait patiently until the browser displays a wireless network list.
  • Page 29 If the indicator turns solid yellow and the browser cannot display the quick configuration webpage, press the reset button on the panel of the WS320 to restore the WS320 to the default settings. Then log in to the quick configuration webpage of the WS320 again.
  • Page 30 Step 5 Configure the wireless connection of the PC again. Set the PC to connect to the wireless network with the SSID of AP .
  • Page 31 Step 6 Unplug the WS320 in Room A, and then plug it into a power socket in Room B. SSID: AP...
  • Page 32 After the WS320 sets up a wireless connection with the wireless router, the SSID named Repeater is disabled. If you want to use this SSID to access the Web configuration utility of the WS320 again, you need to enable the SSID by restoring the WS320 to the default settings.

  • Page 33: Logging In To The Advanced Configuration Web

    Step 2 Set the network connection of the PC and ensure that the IP address of the PC is in the same network segment as the IP address of the WS320 local area network (LAN) interface.

  • Page 34: Connecting To A New Wireless Network

    Connecting to a New Wireless Network After the WS320 is connected to the wireless network of a wireless router, if you want to connect the WS320 to the wireless network of another wireless router, you can press the WPS button.

  • Page 35: Changing The Ip Address Of The Lan Interface

    When powered on in the future, the WS320 will automatically connect to the wireless network you have set. After the WS320 is connected to a new wireless network, you need to configure the wireless connection of your PC again and then connect the PC to the new wireless network.

  • Page 36: Restoring Default Settings

    Therefore, use this function with caution. When the WS320 is powered on, press and hold the reset button of the WS320 for over 1s by using an object with a sharp point (such as a pin), and then release the button.
  • Page 37 One network is set up by the wireless router, and the other one is set up by the WS320. When the PC is being moved, the signal strength of the two networks searched for by the wireless network adapter of the PC changes.
  • Page 38 You can configure a wireless network connection by using the software delivered with the wireless network adapter. If a Windows OS is installed on your PC, you can use the wireless connection configuration software provided by the Window OS. The following procedure takes Windows XP as an example and describes how to configure a wireless connection.
  • Page 39 How can I quickly restore the WS320 to the default settings? When the WS320 is powered on, press and hold the reset button of the WS320 for over 1s by using an object with a sharp point (such as a pin), and then release the button.
  • Page 40 You can manually connect the WS320 to the wireless network of the wireless router by using the Web-based configuration utility of the WS320. If the WS320 fails to connect to the wireless network of a wireless router after I press and hold the WPS button, what should I do? Step 1 Ensure that only one wireless router has started the WPS negotiation at a particular moment.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Step 4 On the wireless router, ensure that the MAC filtering function does not prohibit the WS320 from connecting to the wireless router. Step 5 Check the positions of the wireless router and the WS320. Keep them away from the electric appliances, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones, which generate strong magnetic or electric fields.
  • Page 42 Description Reset button: used to restore the default settings of the WS320. When the WS320 is powered on, press and hold the reset button of the WS320 for over 1s, and then release it. Then the WS320 automatically restarts and the default settings are restored.

  • Page 43: Default Settings

    Description Status indicator: located in the middle of the WPS button and used to indicate the working status of the WS320. For details about the status indicator, see the following table. The following table describes the functions of the indicator.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Parameter Default Value Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0 User name used to log in to the admin Web-based configuration utility Password used to log in to the admin Web-based configuration utility Wireless network name (SSID) Repeater Wireless network password None.
  • Page 45 About 61 g Wireless networking 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (2.4–2.4835 GHz) standards Wireless network Maximum distance of 150 m from the WS320 to a coverage wireless router (with no obstacle and interference between) 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 5.5 Mbit/s, and Wireless data rates 802.11b...
  • Page 46 Warranty Card Thank you for choosing Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. — a leading telecom solution provider. To get better services, please read this warranty card carefully, fill in the required information and preserve this card in good condition. Your Name...

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    (2) The defects are caused by the fact that the product is dismantled or altered by anyone that is not from a Huawei authorized service partner. (3) The defects are caused by the fact that the product is used in a harsh...
  • Page 48 In any case that is not covered by this limited warranty or should the warranty expire, Huawei shall charge for the service(s) claimed for the products if the product is still remediable. Huawei preserves the right for interpretation of this limited warranty.
  • Page 49 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huawei.com Part Number: 202302...

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