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provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202557_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com mobile@huawei.com Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters.
provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202557_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com mobile@huawei.com Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters.
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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 selection Frequency bands: 20 MHz, 40 .... 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 adapter. 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...
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 selection Frequency bands: 20 MHz, 40 .... 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 adapter. 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...
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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. 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
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Shows the network signal strength. 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. Status indicator Signal strength indicator ETH port Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your user-defined data. Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration Function...
Shows the network signal strength. 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. Status indicator Signal strength indicator ETH port Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your user-defined data. Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration Function...
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When the green indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is switched 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 Switching the working bands. The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to... and connection. indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater WPS is switched to the 2.4 GHz band. 1 Product Overview WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Function Switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz working mode Press and hold the WPS button until : the mode. indicator...
When the green indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is switched 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 Switching the working bands. The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to... and connection. indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater WPS is switched to the 2.4 GHz band. 1 Product Overview WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Function Switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz working mode Press and hold the WPS button until : the mode. indicator...
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... is connected to the network in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in 2.4GHz mode. Steady on Steady red: The WS323 is connecting to a network. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength.... are weak. Steady on . Steady green: the WS323 is not connected to a network. 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 WS323 is connecting to the network in 5GHz mode. Blinking...
... is connected to the network in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in 2.4GHz mode. Steady on Steady red: The WS323 is connecting to a network. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength.... are weak. Steady on . Steady green: the WS323 is not connected to a network. 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 WS323 is connecting to the network in 5GHz mode. Blinking...
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...used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures. 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode When working in WiFi router mode, the WS323 is connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. This mode is pressing the WPS buttons... for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. Best used in: villas, duplex house, and other large venues. 2-1 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...
...used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures. 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode When working in WiFi router mode, the WS323 is connected to the Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. This mode is pressing the WPS buttons... for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. Best used in: villas, duplex house, and other large venues. 2-1 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...
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... a wireless access point. For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV. 2.2 Powering On Insert WS323's power plug into a power socket. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. The WS323 is pressing the WPS buttons on . 2-2 Best used in WiFi client mode, the...
... a wireless access point. For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV. 2.2 Powering On Insert WS323's power plug into a power socket. 2 Hardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. The WS323 is pressing the WPS buttons on . 2-2 Best used in WiFi client mode, the...
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Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3 Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. 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.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3 Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. 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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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). Click OK. 2-4 Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
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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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... Connect/Disconnect. 3-1 You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. 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 provided by Windows is used as an example...
... Connect/Disconnect. 3-1 You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. 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 provided by Windows is used as an example...
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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. Click Connect.
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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. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3-3 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status.
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. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3-3 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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WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 3-5 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.
WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. 3-5 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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... wireless device is set up. The WPS button indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is WPS-capable. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to start WPS negotiation. Then ...the WPS indicator turns off. 3-6 Press the WPS button on the WS323 for the wireless device Within 2 ...
... wireless device is set up. The WPS button indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is WPS-capable. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to start WPS negotiation. Then ...the WPS indicator turns off. 3-6 Press the WPS button on the WS323 for the wireless device Within 2 ...
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...Router mode, press and hold the WS323's WPS button until the three signal strength indicators blink at the same time. For details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing the Administrator Password of the Web Management Page". 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 password, and click Login. When the ...
...Router mode, press and hold the WS323's WPS button until the three signal strength indicators blink at the same time. For details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing the Administrator Password of the Web Management Page". 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 password, and click Login. When the ...