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Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huaweidevice.com terminal@huawei.com provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router V100R001 User Guide Issue Date Part Number 01 2010-04-01 202201 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huaweidevice.com terminal@huawei.com provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router V100R001 User Guide Issue Date Part Number 01 2010-04-01 202201 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Contents Contents About This Document 1 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-2 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons 2-2 2.2.2 Indicators...2-2 3 Hardware Installation 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the Router 3-2 3.4 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 3-3 3.5 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network 3-6 3.6 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network...
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Contents Contents About This Document 1 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-2 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons 2-2 2.2.2 Indicators...2-2 3 Hardware Installation 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the Router 3-2 3.4 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 3-3 3.5 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network 3-6 3.6 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network...
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Contents HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-9 6.6 Setting the Available Bandwidth of a PC 6-10 6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 6.8 Removing the Restriction ...
Contents HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-9 6.6 Setting the Available Bandwidth of a PC 6-10 6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 6.8 Removing the Restriction ...
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other devices 3-2 Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network ...3-4 Figure 3-3 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network ...3-5 Figure 3-4 Cable connections of a CATV broadband network before...
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other devices 3-2 Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network ...3-4 Figure 3-3 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network ...3-5 Figure 3-4 Cable connections of a CATV broadband network before...
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the router 2-2 Table 2-2 Indicators of the router 2-3 Table 3-1 Indicators that turn on after the router is powered on 3-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-5 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-11 Table 6-3 WDS working modes 6-17 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) v
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the router 2-2 Table 2-2 Indicators of the router 2-3 Table 3-1 Indicators that turn on after the router is powered on 3-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-5 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-11 Table 6-3 WDS working modes 6-17 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) v
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... that may be found in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router (hereinafter referred to as follows. By reading this document. Related Versions The following table...
... that may be found in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router (hereinafter referred to as follows. By reading this document. Related Versions The following table...
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... are defined as follows. Press the keys concurrently. Multi-level menus are defined as follows. For example, press Enter and press Tab. About This Document HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide General Conventions The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. 2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Keyboard...
... are defined as follows. Press the keys concurrently. Multi-level menus are defined as follows. For example, press Enter and press Tab. About This Document HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide General Conventions The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. 2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Keyboard...
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Action Click Double-click About This Document Description Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3 Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer.
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Action Click Double-click About This Document Description Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3 Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer.
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... , and then contact an authorized service center. z When using the device, observe all the cables connected to prevent it from colliding with other people. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them...
... , and then contact an authorized service center. z When using the device, observe all the cables connected to prevent it from colliding with other people. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them...
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... authorized by the device may occur. In addition, follow the instructions indicated in the same box as inflammable liquids, gases, or explosives. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z When using the device immediately, power it off , and then remove all the cables connected to it.
... authorized by the device may occur. In addition, follow the instructions indicated in the same box as inflammable liquids, gases, or explosives. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z When using the device immediately, power it off , and then remove all the cables connected to it.
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z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it . HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1-3 Do not use any cable.
z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it . HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1-3 Do not use any cable.
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The router is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. It supports the wireless local area network (WLAN) function ...(DHCP), and configuring a static IP address z Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1, RIP version 2, and Static Routing Protocol z IP quality of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls z WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) and Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3u) z One 10/100 Mbit...
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The router is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. It supports the wireless local area network (WLAN) function ...(DHCP), and configuring a static IP address z Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1, RIP version 2, and Static Routing Protocol z IP quality of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls z WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) and Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3u) z One 10/100 Mbit...
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... 01 (2010-04-01) WPS Button used to connect the power adapter to the router. WPS is lost. 2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide z Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software z Local and remote configuration through a Web-based ...
... 01 (2010-04-01) WPS Button used to connect the power adapter to the router. WPS is lost. 2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide z Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software z Local and remote configuration through a Web-based ...
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The router is disabled. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview Table 2-2 Indicators of the router, or the router is powered off . No network cable is being transmitted on the WLAN. The router is attempting to set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the router, but ... is being transmitted on which a wireless network adapter is being transmitted on the WAN interface. Off Indicates The router is set up between the router and a wireless client through the WPS function. The WLAN function is powered off . The WPS function is not...
The router is disabled. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview Table 2-2 Indicators of the router, or the router is powered off . No network cable is being transmitted on the WLAN. The router is attempting to set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the router, but ... is being transmitted on which a wireless network adapter is being transmitted on the WAN interface. Off Indicates The router is set up between the router and a wireless client through the WPS function. The WLAN function is powered off . The WPS function is not...
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... device (such as a PC) through a network cable, but no data is being transmitted. A connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the router and an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable and data is being transmitted. 2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Indicator LAN1-LAN4 Color White White -
... device (such as a PC) through a network cable, but no data is being transmitted. A connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the router and an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable and data is being transmitted. 2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Indicator LAN1-LAN4 Color White White -
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...01) 3-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation 3 Hardware Installation 3.1 Selecting a Position for a better performance of the WLAN: z Place the router in chapter 1 "Warnings and Precaution." Otherwise, the transmission of the router, you also need to pay attention to the following precautions for the Router Place the router in a .... If you want to use the WLAN function of radio signals on the WLAN is affected. z Ensure that the router and your PC are far from the electric appliances (such as a microwave oven) that no obstacle, such as described...
...01) 3-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation 3 Hardware Installation 3.1 Selecting a Position for a better performance of the WLAN: z Place the router in chapter 1 "Warnings and Precaution." Otherwise, the transmission of the router, you also need to pay attention to the following precautions for the Router Place the router in a .... If you want to use the WLAN function of radio signals on the WLAN is affected. z Ensure that the router and your PC are far from the electric appliances (such as a microwave oven) that no obstacle, such as described...
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... or SOHO network are connected through the router and the LAN interfaces of the router. Desktop computer installed with a wireless network adapter 3. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other sections of this chapter. 3.3 Powering On the Router To power on the router, connect the power adapter to the POWER...
... or SOHO network are connected through the router and the LAN interfaces of the router. Desktop computer installed with a wireless network adapter 3. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other sections of this chapter. 3.3 Powering On the Router To power on the router, connect the power adapter to the POWER...
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...ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a PC to provide broadband access services. To access an ADSL network through the router. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Indicator INTERNET Color White Orange WLAN White LAN1-LAN4 White Status On On On On Indicates A physical connection... is set up between the WAN interface of the router and the Ethernet interface of an Ethernet device (such as an ADSL modem) through a network cable and you can access the ...
...ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a PC to provide broadband access services. To access an ADSL network through the router. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Indicator INTERNET Color White Orange WLAN White LAN1-LAN4 White Status On On On On Indicates A physical connection... is set up between the WAN interface of the router and the Ethernet interface of an Ethernet device (such as an ADSL modem) through a network cable and you can access the ...
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... line interface on the ADSL broadband network. Other models of ADSL modems might vary in Figure 3-2. Power adapter of the ADSL modem 3. Telephone 5. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network. 3-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Splitter 6.
... line interface on the ADSL broadband network. Other models of ADSL modems might vary in Figure 3-2. Power adapter of the ADSL modem 3. Telephone 5. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network. 3-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Splitter 6.
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... the wall 8. Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network POWER LAN4 RESET LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN 1 8 POWER LAN RESET ADSL 2 7 MODEM ## ### # 3 4 1. PC 5. Telephone 6. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Figure 3-3 Cable connections of the router 4. ADSL modem PHONE LINE 6 5 2. Use a network cable to connect any...
... the wall 8. Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network POWER LAN4 RESET LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN 1 8 POWER LAN RESET ADSL 2 7 MODEM ## ### # 3 4 1. PC 5. Telephone 6. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Figure 3-3 Cable connections of the router 4. ADSL modem PHONE LINE 6 5 2. Use a network cable to connect any...