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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com mobile@huawei.com WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202557_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com mobile@huawei.com WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202557_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service.
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... User Guide 1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS323 300Mbps Mini Wireless Router (WS323 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for 5G 1-1 The WS323 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13 or ... 4 for 5G CE support band 1/2/3/4 for homes and business travelers. This chapter describes the features supported by the WS323: Wireless functions Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network ...
... User Guide 1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS323 300Mbps Mini Wireless Router (WS323 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for 5G 1-1 The WS323 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13 or ... 4 for 5G CE support band 1/2/3/4 for homes and business travelers. This chapter describes the features supported by the WS323: Wireless functions Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network ...
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1 Product Overview WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Easy Configuration and Management The WS323 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your reference. 1-2 Remote device management using the TR069 Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS323's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions. Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data.
1 Product Overview WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Easy Configuration and Management The WS323 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your reference. 1-2 Remote device management using the TR069 Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS323's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions. Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data.
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WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 WS323 ports and buttons Item Functions Power plug Can be plugged into a power socket. Connects the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your user-defined data. Shows the network signal strength. Table 1-2... WPS button within 2 minutes. Status indicator Signal strength indicator ETH port Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings. Reset button After the WS323 is set up a wireless connection or changes WS323's working status. WPS button Quickly sets up . 1-3 When the status indicator turns...
WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 WS323 ports and buttons Item Functions Power plug Can be plugged into a power socket. Connects the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your user-defined data. Shows the network signal strength. Table 1-2... WPS button within 2 minutes. Status indicator Signal strength indicator ETH port Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings. Reset button After the WS323 is set up a wireless connection or changes WS323's working status. WPS button Quickly sets up . 1-3 When the status indicator turns...
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... the 5 GHz band. When the green indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is switched to WiFi Router the mode. Switching the working bands. When the blue indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is switched to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. indicator starts...starts blinking to switch to a WLAN without entering the user name and password. 1.3 Indicators Table 1-3 Lists the WS323 indicators and their meanings. 1-4 1 Product Overview WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Function Switching between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Operation Press and hold the WPS button until...
... the 5 GHz band. When the green indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is switched to WiFi Router the mode. Switching the working bands. When the blue indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is switched to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. indicator starts...starts blinking to switch to a WLAN without entering the user name and password. 1.3 Indicators Table 1-3 Lists the WS323 indicators and their meanings. 1-4 1 Product Overview WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Function Switching between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Operation Press and hold the WPS button until...
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... changing its working properly but is working mode. Steady on Steady red: The WS323 is not connected to a network. The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings Item Status Meaning Status indicator Off Blinking The...
... changing its working properly but is working mode. Steady on Steady red: The WS323 is not connected to a network. The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings Item Status Meaning Status indicator Off Blinking The...
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... connection, all you have to do is connected to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such... as phones and computers. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in : villas, duplex house...
... connection, all you have to do is connected to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such... as phones and computers. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in : villas, duplex house...
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... set-top box (STB) or computer, through its Ethernet port, providing the client with access to do is then powered on the WS323 and access point device. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example, network multimedia players and...
... set-top box (STB) or computer, through its Ethernet port, providing the client with access to do is then powered on the WS323 and access point device. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example, network multimedia players and...
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Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address Before you set the computer's IP address, ensure that your computer is installed with a wireless network adapter. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3
Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address Before you set the computer's IP address, ensure that your computer is installed with a wireless network adapter. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3
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Click OK. 2-4 Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Click OK. 2-4 Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-5
WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-5
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Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click OK. 2-6
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click OK. 2-6
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... wireless connection. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label. Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS323. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. 3-1 On Windows... > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. For details, see the network adapter's user guide. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection The wireless configuration software ...
... wireless connection. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label. Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS323. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. 3-1 On Windows... > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. For details, see the network adapter's user guide. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection The wireless configuration software ...
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Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK. 3-2 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect.
Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK. 3-2 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect.
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Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3-3 If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323. On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3-3 If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323. On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status.
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Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. 3-4 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect.
Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. 3-4 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect.
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If the status is Connected, the computer is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 3-5 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the WS323. 3.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS323 and any WPS-capable device.
If the status is Connected, the computer is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 3-5 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the WS323. 3.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS323 and any WPS-capable device.
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... the WPS indicator turns off. 3-6 When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is WPS-capable. The WPS indicator is on the wireless device to the WS323 is steady on the WS323 for 300 seconds. The WPS button indicator blinks. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 The wireless device (laptop, tablet...
... the WPS indicator turns off. 3-6 When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is WPS-capable. The WPS indicator is on the wireless device to the WS323 is steady on the WS323 for 300 seconds. The WPS button indicator blinks. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 The wireless device (laptop, tablet...
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...Management Page". When the connection is changed, the WS323's status indicator changes its color. To change into WiFi Router mode, press and hold the WS323's WPS button until the longest signal strength indicator blinks. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode... 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode The WS323 can work as a wireless router, providing a WiFi access...
...Management Page". When the connection is changed, the WS323's status indicator changes its color. To change into WiFi Router mode, press and hold the WS323's WPS button until the longest signal strength indicator blinks. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode... 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode The WS323 can work as a wireless router, providing a WiFi access...