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provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. 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. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters.
provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. 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. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters.
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... set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network adapter. The WS323 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13 or automatic channel ... modes FCC support band 1 and band 4 for 5G CE support band 1/2/3/4 for homes and business travelers. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 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
... set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network adapter. The WS323 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13 or automatic channel ... modes FCC support band 1 and band 4 for 5G CE support band 1/2/3/4 for homes and business travelers. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 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
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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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.... When the status indicator turns from blinking to steady on , press and hold the WPS button more to restore the WS323 to a network device. Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration Function Operation WPS connection Press and hold the ... and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2 minutes. Shows the network signal strength. Shows the WS323 working mode. 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. WPS button Quickly sets up...
.... When the status indicator turns from blinking to steady on , press and hold the WPS button more to restore the WS323 to a network device. Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration Function Operation WPS connection Press and hold the ... and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2 minutes. Shows the network signal strength. Shows the WS323 working mode. 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. WPS button Quickly sets up...
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...working bands. indicator 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 The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to WiFi Client the mode. When the green ... indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater WPS is switched to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. 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 three...
...working bands. indicator 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 The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to WiFi Client the mode. When the green ... indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater WPS is switched to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. 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 three...
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... network signal strength. Steady on . Blinking green: the WS323 is not connected to a network. Steady blue: the WS323 is connected to the network in 5GHz mode. Steady green: the WS323 is connected to the network in 2.4GHz mode. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings Item Status Meaning Status...
... network signal strength. Steady on . Blinking green: the WS323 is not connected to a network. Steady blue: the WS323 is connected to the network in 5GHz mode. Steady green: the WS323 is connected to the network in 2.4GHz mode. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings Item Status Meaning Status...
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... do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and the wireless client. 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 WiFi repeater mode, the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet...
... do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and the wireless client. 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 WiFi repeater mode, the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the Internet, providing Internet...
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...WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to a wireless access point. The WS323 is pressing the WPS buttons on . 2-2 For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV. 2.2 Powering On Insert WS323...'s power plug into a power socket. Best used in WiFi client mode, the WS323 is connected to a client, such as set-top box (STB) or ...
...WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to a wireless access point. The WS323 is pressing the WPS buttons on . 2-2 For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV. 2.2 Powering On Insert WS323...'s power plug into a power socket. Best used in WiFi client mode, the WS323 is connected to a client, such as set-top box (STB) or ...
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Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3 On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 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.
Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3 On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 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.
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Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. 2-4 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. 2-4 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-5 Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-5 Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
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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 Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically.
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Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS323. You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control ... and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label. 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...
Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS323. You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control ... and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label. 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...
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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. Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK. 3-2
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Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3-3 On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323. 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 On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323. 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. 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. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. 3-4
Click Connect. 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. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. 3-4
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If the status is Connected, the computer 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. 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 WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 3-5
If the status is Connected, the computer 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. 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 WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 3-5
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...wireless device Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on , a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is WPS-capable. The WPS indicator is on the wireless device to the WS323 is set up. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 3-6 The WPS button indicator blinks. ...Press the WPS button on for 1 second or more. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 The wireless device ...
...wireless device Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on , a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is WPS-capable. The WPS indicator is on the wireless device to the WS323 is set up. Then the WPS indicator turns off. 3-6 The WPS button indicator blinks. ...Press the WPS button on for 1 second or more. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 The wireless device ...
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...first login. When the band mode is set up , the WS323's status indicator turns from unauthorized access, change the WS323 into WiFi Router mode. In the Login window, enter admin for homes and business travelers. 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 point for both the user name and...
...first login. When the band mode is set up , the WS323's status indicator turns from unauthorized access, change the WS323 into WiFi Router mode. In the Login window, enter admin for homes and business travelers. 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 point for both the user name and...