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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Contents Contents 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-1 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons 2-1 2.2.2 Indicators...2-2 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the HG256 3-2 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility 3-3 4 Configuration of WLAN ...Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-10 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential i Copyright ©...
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Contents Contents 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-1 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons 2-1 2.2.2 Indicators...2-2 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the HG256 3-2 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility 3-3 4 Configuration of WLAN ...Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-10 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential i Copyright ©...
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Contents HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7-1 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File 7-2 7.4 Restoring Default Settings 7-3 7.5 Upgrading Software ...7-4 8 FAQs...8-1 ii Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Contents HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7-1 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File 7-2 7.4 Restoring Default Settings 7-3 7.5 Upgrading Software ...7-4 8 FAQs...8-1 ii Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections 3-2 Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services 5-1 Figure 6-1 Home storage connection 6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential iii Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections 3-2 Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services 5-1 Figure 6-1 Home storage connection 6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential iii Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the HG256 2-1 Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256 2-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-4 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential v Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the HG256 2-1 Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256 2-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-4 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential v Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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... Place the device on the device with any object. Do not expose the device to the device and its accessories. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Do not dismantle the device. z Do not block the openings on a stable surface. Unless ...the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it from electronic appliances that your hands are dry during operation. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully ...
... Place the device on the device with any object. Do not expose the device to the device and its accessories. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Do not dismantle the device. z Do not block the openings on a stable surface. Unless ...the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it from electronic appliances that your hands are dry during operation. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully ...
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... device in text or symbols. z Do not take the device into operating rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), or coronary care units (CCUs). 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all... cables connected to national or local standards. Maintenance z If the device is tested and approved according to it, and then contact an authorized service center. 1-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright ©...
... device in text or symbols. z Do not take the device into operating rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), or coronary care units (CCUs). 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all... cables connected to national or local standards. Maintenance z If the device is tested and approved according to it, and then contact an authorized service center. 1-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright ©...
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z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Do not use any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell.
z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Do not use any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell.
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to as PCs, to the HG256. z Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility. 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes the interfaces and buttons of the HG256 Interface or Button Description POWER Interface used to provide high-speed broadband access services...
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to as PCs, to the HG256. z Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility. 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes the interfaces and buttons of the HG256 Interface or Button Description POWER Interface used to provide high-speed broadband access services...
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... On - No network cable is connected to the WAN interface, or the HG256 is powered off the HG256. Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256, but no data is being transmitted on . 2 Product Overview Interface or Button PHONE WAN WPS WLAN ON/OFF HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Description It is used to connect Ethernet devices that provide Internet access...
... On - No network cable is connected to the WAN interface, or the HG256 is powered off the HG256. Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256, but no data is being transmitted on . 2 Product Overview Interface or Button PHONE WAN WPS WLAN ON/OFF HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Description It is used to connect Ethernet devices that provide Internet access...
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... data is being transmitted. No connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the HG256 and an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable and data is being transmitted on the WLAN. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Indicator WLAN VOIP LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 USB 2 Product Overview Color Green Green Green Green Green...
... data is being transmitted. No connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the HG256 and an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable and data is being transmitted on the WLAN. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Indicator WLAN VOIP LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 USB 2 Product Overview Color Green Green Green Green Green...
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...or electric fields. 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256 Place the HG256 in a stable and well-ventilated place and do not expose it to ... sunlight, as a cement or wooden wall, exists between your PC and the HG256. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 3-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Otherwise, the transmission of the HG256, you want to use the WLAN function of radio signals on the WLAN is...
...or electric fields. 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256 Place the HG256 in a stable and well-ventilated place and do not expose it to ... sunlight, as a cement or wooden wall, exists between your PC and the HG256. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 3-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Otherwise, the transmission of the HG256, you want to use the WLAN function of radio signals on the WLAN is...
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After you power on the HG256, if the HG256 works properly, the indicators on the front panel turn on the side panel of the HG256. HG256 works properly according to the descriptions in Table 2-2. 3-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start Figure 3-1 Cable connections HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Network jack on the wall 2 Phone 4 Set-top box 5 Power adapter 3 PC 3.3 Powering On the HG256 To power on the HG256, finish the cable connections and press the ON/OFF button on .
After you power on the HG256, if the HG256 works properly, the indicators on the front panel turn on the side panel of the HG256. HG256 works properly according to the descriptions in Table 2-2. 3-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start Figure 3-1 Cable connections HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Network jack on the wall 2 Phone 4 Set-top box 5 Power adapter 3 PC 3.3 Powering On the HG256 To power on the HG256, finish the cable connections and press the ON/OFF button on .
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... your PC. In the address bar of the HG256 is enabled. In the Login dialog box, enter the user account (admin by default) and the password (admin by default), and then click OK. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 3-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd To log in to the ... the proxy server for LAN is selected, clear Use the proxy server for LAN is cleared. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG256 provides an easy-to-use any proxy server, do as follows: 1. You can view and ...
... your PC. In the address bar of the HG256 is enabled. In the Login dialog box, enter the user account (admin by default) and the password (admin by default), and then click OK. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 3-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd To log in to the ... the proxy server for LAN is selected, clear Use the proxy server for LAN is cleared. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG256 provides an easy-to-use any proxy server, do as follows: 1. You can view and ...
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... two minutes, and then wait for a moment (typically 10s and at most 120s). HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the HG256 are preset before delivery. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 4-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Note that the WPS function can use the WPS function to...
... two minutes, and then wait for a moment (typically 10s and at most 120s). HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the HG256 are preset before delivery. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 4-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Note that the WPS function can use the WPS function to...
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... the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP. 1. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click OK. ----End 4-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 1 z Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your computer. 1. Configure the wireless network connection...
... the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP. 1. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click OK. ----End 4-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 1 z Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your computer. 1. Configure the wireless network connection...
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 5 Configuration of VoIP 5 Configuration of the client A server that forwards requests or responses in place of VoIP The HG256 supports voice services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The SIP is an application layer protocol used to create, modify, ...or end multimedia sessions. 5.1 Networking Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services Proxy Server Registrar IP Server BRAS HG256 Telephone Computer Equipment Proxy Server Registrar Server BRAS Description A server that receives registration requests Broadband Remote Access Server...
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 5 Configuration of VoIP 5 Configuration of the client A server that forwards requests or responses in place of VoIP The HG256 supports voice services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The SIP is an application layer protocol used to create, modify, ...or end multimedia sessions. 5.1 Networking Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services Proxy Server Registrar IP Server BRAS HG256 Telephone Computer Equipment Proxy Server Registrar Server BRAS Description A server that receives registration requests Broadband Remote Access Server...
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In general, this parameter to use the default value for this parameter does not need to be configured. 5-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 5 Configuration of VoIP HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 5.2 Configuration Procedure You can use the VoIP service.
In general, this parameter to use the default value for this parameter does not need to be configured. 5-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 5 Configuration of VoIP HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 5.2 Configuration Procedure You can use the VoIP service.
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... the security of a WLAN are not encrypted, unauthorized persons may use the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG256 to enable or disable the WLAN function. 6.2 Improving the Security of a WLAN The signals of the data transmitted on the... disable the WLAN function as required to the Web-based configuration utility. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The HG256 supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. Configuration Example The WLAN function...
... the security of a WLAN are not encrypted, unauthorized persons may use the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG256 to enable or disable the WLAN function. 6.2 Improving the Security of a WLAN The signals of the data transmitted on the... disable the WLAN function as required to the Web-based configuration utility. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The HG256 supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. Configuration Example The WLAN function...
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...select Enable WLAN. Select SSID2 for Enable SSID. Then click Submit. The SSID, however, is displayed. In addition, the user of the WLAN is increased. The HG256 also provides the multi-SSID function. To use the WLAN, you should enable SSID1. Clear Enable for SSID Index. Set ... a physical access point. Note that are disabled. Select SSID1 for selection and confirmation. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide When accessing a WLAN, the user of a wireless client needs to enter the correct name of the WLAN, that is indicated by others), do not...
...select Enable WLAN. Select SSID2 for Enable SSID. Then click Submit. The SSID, however, is displayed. In addition, the user of the WLAN is increased. The HG256 also provides the multi-SSID function. To use the WLAN, you should enable SSID1. Clear Enable for SSID Index. Set ... a physical access point. Note that are disabled. Select SSID1 for selection and confirmation. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide When accessing a WLAN, the user of a wireless client needs to enter the correct name of the WLAN, that is indicated by others), do not...
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... encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in to AES. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions If you consider the use of a WLAN as inconvenient after secure encryption. You can... WLAN, an important solution is to the WLAN. When the HG256 is delivered, the SSID is protected against unauthorized access. Step 4 In SSID, enter MyNewSSID. An SSID consists of the Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Step 3 Select SSID1 for Information Interchange (...
... encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in to AES. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions If you consider the use of a WLAN as inconvenient after secure encryption. You can... WLAN, an important solution is to the WLAN. When the HG256 is delivered, the SSID is protected against unauthorized access. Step 4 In SSID, enter MyNewSSID. An SSID consists of the Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Step 3 Select SSID1 for Information Interchange (...