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HUAWEI HG256 Home Gateway Quick Start 1 Introduction 1.1 The Front Panel of the HG256 The front panel of the HG256 provides the following indicators: z One power indicator: POWER z One WAN indicator: WAN z One Internet indicator: INTERNET z One WiFi indicator: WLAN z One VoIP indicator: VOIP z Four LAN indicators: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 z One USB indicator: USB 1
HUAWEI HG256 Home Gateway Quick Start 1 Introduction 1.1 The Front Panel of the HG256 The front panel of the HG256 provides the following indicators: z One power indicator: POWER z One WAN indicator: WAN z One Internet indicator: INTERNET z One WiFi indicator: WLAN z One VoIP indicator: VOIP z Four LAN indicators: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 z One USB indicator: USB 1
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... Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. 4 After you power on the HG256, the 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 your ... 2 Configure the wireless network connection on the rear panel of the HG256 or consult the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The WLAN name (SSID) and WLAN access password of the HG256 are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to the PHONE ...
... Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. 4 After you power on the HG256, the 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 your ... 2 Configure the wireless network connection on the rear panel of the HG256 or consult the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The WLAN name (SSID) and WLAN access password of the HG256 are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to the PHONE ...
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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 ...to Be Connected to a WLAN 6-5 6.3 Using the Home Storage Function 6-7 6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs 6-9 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-10 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the...
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 ...to Be Connected to a WLAN 6-5 6.3 Using the Home Storage Function 6-7 6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs 6-9 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-10 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the...
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... high-speed broadband access services. z Provides the Voice over IP (VoIP) service and supports value-added services. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to the Internet. z The HG256 is lost. NOTE When the factory settings are restored, your custom data is fully compatible with caution...
... high-speed broadband access services. z Provides the Voice over IP (VoIP) service and supports value-added services. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to the Internet. z The HG256 is lost. NOTE When the factory settings are restored, your custom data is fully compatible with caution...
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...interface, or the HG256 is used to the Internet. Button used to the HG256. Off INTERNET Green On Red On - The LAN connection is successfully established but the HG256 is being transmitted on or off . 2-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd... A connection is set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the HG256, but no data is being transmitted...
...interface, or the HG256 is used to the Internet. Button used to the HG256. Off INTERNET Green On Red On - The LAN connection is successfully established but the HG256 is being transmitted on or off . 2-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd... A connection is set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the HG256, but no data is being transmitted...
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... and set the parameters of the HG256 through this case, the HG256 assigns an IP address to your PC automatically and you do as an example. In the address bar of the Internet Explorer, enter http://192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. 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 configure the IP address of your...
... and set the parameters of the HG256 through this case, the HG256 assigns an IP address to your PC automatically and you do as an example. In the address bar of the Internet Explorer, enter http://192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. 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 configure the IP address of your...
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...specified PCs to be implemented in the following modes: z Blacklist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in section 6.4 "Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs" controls the option of the PCs to the WLAN. The wireless MAC filtering function can be connected to the... do as an example. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used for the wireless MAC filtering function. Through the wireless MAC filtering function of the HG256, the preceding functions can set this maximum number to access the Internet. The wireless MAC filtering ...
...specified PCs to be implemented in the following modes: z Blacklist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in section 6.4 "Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs" controls the option of the PCs to the WLAN. The wireless MAC filtering function can be connected to the... do as an example. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used for the wireless MAC filtering function. Through the wireless MAC filtering function of the HG256, the preceding functions can set this maximum number to access the Internet. The wireless MAC filtering ...
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... the Login dialog box, enter the user name and the password for logging in to the terminal. ----End 6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd To access the portable storage device by the FTP Server. After the password is verified, you ... default user name and password are ftp) and then click Login. 3. 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. Launch the Internet Explorer and enter FTP://192.168.1.1. 2.
... the Login dialog box, enter the user name and the password for logging in to the terminal. ----End 6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd To access the portable storage device by the FTP Server. After the password is verified, you ... default user name and password are ftp) and then click Login. 3. 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. Launch the Internet Explorer and enter FTP://192.168.1.1. 2.
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... 1: From 00:00 to access the Internet. z Rule 2: From 19:59 to 23:59 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 set the period during which certain computers are not allowed to access the Internet. In addition, you have bought a ...
... 1: From 00:00 to access the Internet. z Rule 2: From 19:59 to 23:59 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 set the period during which certain computers are not allowed to access the Internet. In addition, you have bought a ...
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...select the rule from accessing specified Web sites or restrict PCs to accessing only specified Web sites. 6-10 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Then click . 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites Function Overview You can prohibit.... 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 5 Select your time zone for Time zone. Step 16 Set the following parameters based on rule 2. Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Parent Control. z Rule name: Internet access is prohibited before 19:00...
...select the rule from accessing specified Web sites or restrict PCs to accessing only specified Web sites. 6-10 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Then click . 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites Function Overview You can prohibit.... 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 5 Select your time zone for Time zone. Step 16 Set the following parameters based on rule 2. Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Parent Control. z Rule name: Internet access is prohibited before 19:00...
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Through the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering function of the HG256, the preceding functions can be implemented after you enter the addresses of the Web site... function. Then click . 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet may be controlled. The configuration procedure is displayed. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-11 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Whitelist: Users can select either of the HG256 provides multiple preset protective levels. Configuration Example For example,...
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Through the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering function of the HG256, the preceding functions can be implemented after you enter the addresses of the Web site... function. Then click . 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet may be controlled. The configuration procedure is displayed. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-11 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Whitelist: Users can select either of the HG256 provides multiple preset protective levels. Configuration Example For example,...
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...; √ The user of a × PC on a LAN accesses the shared folder of another PC in a different network segment through the HG256. × √ √ √ √ The user of a × PC on a LAN performs other accessing operations on the Internet. × × √ √ √ 6-12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright ©...
...; √ The user of a × PC on a LAN accesses the shared folder of another PC in a different network segment through the HG256. × √ √ √ √ The user of a × PC on a LAN performs other accessing operations on the Internet. × × √ √ √ 6-12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright ©...
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... 4 Click Submit. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-13 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Configuration Example For example, you have stringent requirements on your router. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Operation An Internet user runs the ping command ...to Standard. z FTP = File Transfer Protocol When the HG256 is delivered, the level of the Firewall ...
... 4 Click Submit. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-13 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Configuration Example For example, you have stringent requirements on your router. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Operation An Internet user runs the ping command ...to Standard. z FTP = File Transfer Protocol When the HG256 is delivered, the level of the Firewall ...
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...that runs Windows XP as cement or wooden walls are properly connected. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to SSID1. 8 FAQs HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Ensure that the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the SSID... the 802.11b/g/n protocols. Step 2 Check whether the WLAN indicator of a WLAN, do if I cannot access the Internet through too many obstacles such as follows: 1. Check the positions of the HG256 successfully. In this case, enable the WLAN function. If the WLAN indicator is off, you place the...
...that runs Windows XP as cement or wooden walls are properly connected. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to SSID1. 8 FAQs HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Ensure that the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the SSID... the 802.11b/g/n protocols. Step 2 Check whether the WLAN indicator of a WLAN, do if I cannot access the Internet through too many obstacles such as follows: 1. Check the positions of the HG256 successfully. In this case, enable the WLAN function. If the WLAN indicator is off, you place the...
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...vacant area. Do not use your router to access a WLAN during thunderstorms. ----End Q 8: What can I do if the HG256 cannot access the Internet through too many obstacles such as an example. Take a computer that is unsteady? Although radio signals can I do as microwave ... your computer. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Place your computer. Step 1 Step 2 Delete the settings of the HG256. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 8 FAQs If the HG256 cannot access other wireless network connections from the Preferred Networks group box. 6. In the Network Connections window, right-click ...
...vacant area. Do not use your router to access a WLAN during thunderstorms. ----End Q 8: What can I do if the HG256 cannot access the Internet through too many obstacles such as an example. Take a computer that is unsteady? Although radio signals can I do as microwave ... your computer. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Place your computer. Step 1 Step 2 Delete the settings of the HG256. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 8 FAQs If the HG256 cannot access other wireless network connections from the Preferred Networks group box. 6. In the Network Connections window, right-click ...