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... POWER and INTERNET indicators turn solid on, which indicates that the HG256 is working properly. 4 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection If a wireless network adapter is installed on the rear panel of the HG256: 4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually To configure the wireless network connection through a wireless connection. Step 3 Connect Ethernet interface on the computer...
... POWER and INTERNET indicators turn solid on, which indicates that the HG256 is working properly. 4 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection If a wireless network adapter is installed on the rear panel of the HG256: 4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually To configure the wireless network connection through a wireless connection. Step 3 Connect Ethernet interface on the computer...
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... Step 1, and then click Connect. 2. For more information about the functions and the configuration of the HG256, see the User Guide contained in the lower right corner of the HG256 blinks. Select the wireless network that the HG256 is on your computer can connect your PC within two minutes, and then wait for a moment...
... Step 1, and then click Connect. 2. For more information about the functions and the configuration of the HG256, see the User Guide contained in the lower right corner of the HG256 blinks. Select the wireless network that the HG256 is on your computer can connect your PC within two minutes, and then wait for a moment...
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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 Parameters 4-1 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router 4-1 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless...
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 Parameters 4-1 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router 4-1 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless...
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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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... 3s, and then release the button. z Local and remote configuration through which you can connect various home terminal devices, such as the HG256) provides a user-friendly GUI, complemented by a fresh and unique appearance. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to provide high-speed broadband access...
... 3s, and then release the button. z Local and remote configuration through which you can connect various home terminal devices, such as the HG256) provides a user-friendly GUI, complemented by a fresh and unique appearance. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to provide high-speed broadband access...
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...use any proxy server, do not need to configure the IP address of your PC. You can view and set the parameters of the HG256 through this case, the HG256 assigns an IP address to -use Web-based configuration utility. 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 your PC automatically ...
...use any proxy server, do not need to configure the IP address of your PC. You can view and set the parameters of the HG256 through this case, the HG256 assigns an IP address to -use Web-based configuration utility. 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 your PC automatically ...
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...." 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by your network adapter. For details, see chapter 8 "FAQs." Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 4-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router The HG256 provides the WLAN function on your PC within two minutes, and then wait...
...." 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by your network adapter. For details, see chapter 8 "FAQs." Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 4-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router The HG256 provides the WLAN function on your PC within two minutes, and then wait...
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... Networks. 6. Select Use Windows to close the dialog box, and then close the Computer Management window. If your PC and the HG256 manually, do as the WLAN name that you PC and the HG256. 8. 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.
... Networks. 6. Select Use Windows to close the dialog box, and then close the Computer Management window. If your PC and the HG256 manually, do as the WLAN name that you PC and the HG256. 8. 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.
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... voice services Proxy Server Registrar IP Server BRAS HG256 Telephone Computer Equipment Proxy Server Registrar Server BRAS Description A server that forwards requests or responses in place of VoIP The HG256 supports voice services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 5 Configuration of VoIP 5 Configuration of the client A server that receives registration requests...
... voice services Proxy Server Registrar IP Server BRAS HG256 Telephone Computer Equipment Proxy Server Registrar Server BRAS Description A server that forwards requests or responses in place of VoIP The HG256 supports voice services based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 5 Configuration of VoIP 5 Configuration of the client A server that receives registration requests...
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In general, this parameter does not need to use the default value for this parameter 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 does not need to use the default value for this parameter 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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... default. Step 3 Clear Enable WLAN. ----End z To enable the WLAN function, select Enable WLAN, and then click Submit. 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. To ensure the security of a WLAN Function Overview...
... default. Step 3 Clear Enable WLAN. ----End z To enable the WLAN function, select Enable WLAN, and then click Submit. 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. To ensure the security of a WLAN Function Overview...
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... that is , the service set identifier (SSID) of the WLAN. Select SSID1 for selecting and configuring the WLAN can be simplified. Set Enable SSID to Enable, and then click Submit. Then click Submit. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide When accessing a WLAN, the user of a wireless client needs to enter the correct...
... that is , the service set identifier (SSID) of the WLAN. Select SSID1 for selecting and configuring the WLAN can be simplified. Set Enable SSID to Enable, and then click Submit. Then click Submit. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide When accessing a WLAN, the user of a wireless client needs to enter the correct...
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...to AES. Therefore, the security of the WLAN can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the real panel of the HG256. The WLAN configuration page is to the WLAN. After this security mode is used, a wireless client should provide the corresponding password when connecting to ...Standard Code for SSID Index. If you use a PC to the Web-based configuration utility. You can restore the function of broadcasting the SSID as follows: For Hide Broadcast, clear Enable. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions If you consider the use of a WLAN as inconvenient after ...
...to AES. Therefore, the security of the WLAN can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the real panel of the HG256. The WLAN configuration page is to the WLAN. After this security mode is used, a wireless client should provide the corresponding password when connecting to ...Standard Code for SSID Index. If you use a PC to the Web-based configuration utility. You can restore the function of broadcasting the SSID as follows: For Hide Broadcast, clear Enable. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions If you consider the use of a WLAN as inconvenient after ...
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.../WPA2-PSK. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK The password consists of five visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 10 hexadecimal characters. Configuration Example If you use the HG256 at home, to select an optimum security mode, plan the parameters as follows: Step 1 Log in this problem can be connected to...security mode. The password consists of 8-63 visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 26 hexadecimal characters. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide WLAN is displayed.
.../WPA2-PSK. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK The password consists of five visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 10 hexadecimal characters. Configuration Example If you use the HG256 at home, to select an optimum security mode, plan the parameters as follows: Step 1 Log in this problem can be connected to...security mode. The password consists of 8-63 visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 26 hexadecimal characters. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide WLAN is displayed.
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...can prohibit certain PCs from being connected to the HG256 through a WLAN. After your WLAN is connected to the WLAN, other unauthorized users from 1 to the WLAN, do as follows: Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-5 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Take the Windows XP operating...this maximum number to a WLAN, thus increasing the security of allowing a PC to be connected to the WLAN. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used for the wireless MAC filtering function. You can set the maximum number of a...
...can prohibit certain PCs from being connected to the HG256 through a WLAN. After your WLAN is connected to the WLAN, other unauthorized users from 1 to the WLAN, do as follows: Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-5 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Take the Windows XP operating...this maximum number to a WLAN, thus increasing the security of allowing a PC to be connected to the WLAN. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used for the wireless MAC filtering function. You can set the maximum number of a...
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..., enter ipconfig/all. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. For example, the MAC address can find a line of information that of the PC. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 1. Then press Enter. 3. Log in the command line window of a Windows XP operating...
..., enter ipconfig/all. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. For example, the MAC address can find a line of information that of the PC. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 1. Then press Enter. 3. Log in the command line window of a Windows XP operating...
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...) in to the Web-based configuration utility. 2. To change the default settings and configure new parameters for the FTP server, do as follows: Step 1 Configure parameters for FTP server. 6. Ensure select Ftp Enabled. 4. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-7 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd For the ... the card reader, and then connect the card reader to the USB port on the terminal. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.3 Using the Home Storage Function Function Overview The terminal supports the home storage function.
...) in to the Web-based configuration utility. 2. To change the default settings and configure new parameters for the FTP server, do as follows: Step 1 Configure parameters for FTP server. 6. Ensure select Ftp Enabled. 4. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-7 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd For the ... the card reader, and then connect the card reader to the USB port on the terminal. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.3 Using the Home Storage Function Function Overview The terminal supports the home storage function.
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Launch the Internet Explorer and enter FTP://192.168.1.1. 2. To access the portable storage device by the FTP Server. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Figure 6-1 Home storage connection HUAWEI HG256 User Guide ----End Step 3 Accessing the Storage Device by the FTP server, do as follows. 1. In the Login dialog box, enter the user name and...
Launch the Internet Explorer and enter FTP://192.168.1.1. 2. To access the portable storage device by the FTP Server. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Figure 6-1 Home storage connection HUAWEI HG256 User Guide ----End Step 3 Accessing the Storage Device by the FTP server, do as follows. 1. In the Login dialog box, enter the user name and...
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... filtering list are not allowed to 18:59 each day, prohibit the PC whose MAC addresses are listed in the evening. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs Function Overview You can prohibit certain PCs from being restricted, you... can use the blacklist mode of the MAC address filtering function. Through the MAC address filtering function of the HG256 with network time. Configuration Example For example, you have bought a PC for Time server 1. After the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the...
... filtering list are not allowed to 18:59 each day, prohibit the PC whose MAC addresses are listed in the evening. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs Function Overview You can prohibit certain PCs from being restricted, you... can use the blacklist mode of the MAC address filtering function. Through the MAC address filtering function of the HG256 with network time. Configuration Example For example, you have bought a PC for Time server 1. After the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the...
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...Step 12 Set the following parameters based on rule 1. z Rule name: Internet access is displayed. Step 14 Click . 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 5 Select your time zone for Time zone. Step 11 Set Time control to accessing only specified Web sites.... 6-10 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Step 17 Click Submit. ----End To delete a rule, ...
...Step 12 Set the following parameters based on rule 1. z Rule name: Internet access is displayed. Step 14 Click . 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 5 Select your time zone for Time zone. Step 11 Set Time control to accessing only specified Web sites.... 6-10 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Step 17 Click Submit. ----End To delete a rule, ...