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... Network 2-3 2.4 Powering On the Router 2-5 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3-1 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility 3-1 3.2 Using the Setup Wizard 3-6 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4-1 4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually 4-1 4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 4-1 4.1.2 Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP 4-2 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS Button 4-4 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-1 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously 5-1 5.2 Enabling or Disabling...
... Network 2-3 2.4 Powering On the Router 2-5 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3-1 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility 3-1 3.2 Using the Setup Wizard 3-6 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4-1 4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually 4-1 4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 4-1 4.1.2 Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP 4-2 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS Button 4-4 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-1 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously 5-1 5.2 Enabling or Disabling...
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... an Ethernet interface that is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to the Internet. On the user side, the router provides the wireless local area network (WLAN) function and four Ethernet interfaces through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and configuring a static IP address IP quality of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls ...
... an Ethernet interface that is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to the Internet. On the user side, the router provides the wireless local area network (WLAN) function and four Ethernet interfaces through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and configuring a static IP address IP quality of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls ...
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... > Change adapter settings. 2. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 3-1 To check the router's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most of your computer automatically. The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows 7 operating system is enabled. The router then assigns an IP address to...
... > Change adapter settings. 2. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 3-1 To check the router's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most of your computer automatically. The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows 7 operating system is enabled. The router then assigns an IP address to...
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The first time you log in to the web-based configuration utility, you can use the setup wizard provided by choosing Maintenance > Account, for details, see chapter 7.1 "Changing the User Name and Password of Internet Access Parameters Step 5 Click Login. The wizard page will be displayed when you don't to the utility. To configure the router through the setup wizard: 3-6 Enter a new password and Re-enter the new password to quickly configure the router. After the default password is changed, the...
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The first time you log in to the web-based configuration utility, you can use the setup wizard provided by choosing Maintenance > Account, for details, see chapter 7.1 "Changing the User Name and Password of Internet Access Parameters Step 5 Click Login. The wizard page will be displayed when you don't to the utility. To configure the router through the setup wizard: 3-6 Enter a new password and Re-enter the new password to quickly configure the router. After the default password is changed, the...
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... address and DNS Static IP server address, are provided by your service Bridge provider. The following message displays: Click Here to enter the advanced configuration page. Choose the network connection type and configure the network connection parameters. Set up a dial-up connection on the application scenario. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Step 2 If you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after logging in to the Web-based configuration utility...
... address and DNS Static IP server address, are provided by your service Bridge provider. The following message displays: Click Here to enter the advanced configuration page. Choose the network connection type and configure the network connection parameters. Set up a dial-up connection on the application scenario. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Step 2 If you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after logging in to the Web-based configuration utility...
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... router manually. 4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use either of the following methods: Use the tool provided by the router. For details, see the user guide of your network adapter. Use the wireless configuration software provided by vendor. Right-click Local Area Connection...
... router manually. 4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use either of the following methods: Use the tool provided by the router. For details, see the user guide of your network adapter. Use the wireless configuration software provided by vendor. Right-click Local Area Connection...
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...'s wireless function is connected to set up a wireless connection only once. This state lasts 300 seconds. If the WPS indicator light does not start blinking, the WPS function cannot be enabled. The router WPS indicator light stops blinking and remains lit, indicating that the router is enabled. 4-5 The WPS indicator light then turns off. ----End You need to your computer over the WLAN. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 3 The WPS indicator light of the wireless network adapter on...
...'s wireless function is connected to set up a wireless connection only once. This state lasts 300 seconds. If the WPS indicator light does not start blinking, the WPS function cannot be enabled. The router WPS indicator light stops blinking and remains lit, indicating that the router is enabled. 4-5 The WPS indicator light then turns off. ----End You need to your computer over the WLAN. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 3 The WPS indicator light of the wireless network adapter on...
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...." HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to the router by using network cables. You only need to connect the desktop computers and laptop to the router and set certain Internet access parameters: Step 1 Connect the two desktop computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously Function Overview The router provides four Ethernet ports and WLAN. For details, see chapter 4 "Configuration of WLAN Parameters." To remove the restriction, see chapter 3 "Hardware Installation...
...." HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to the router by using network cables. You only need to connect the desktop computers and laptop to the router and set certain Internet access parameters: Step 1 Connect the two desktop computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously Function Overview The router provides four Ethernet ports and WLAN. For details, see chapter 4 "Configuration of WLAN Parameters." To remove the restriction, see chapter 3 "Hardware Installation...
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... this SSID. The router also provides the multi-SSID function. After an SSID is specified by unauthorized parties. Set Hide broadcast to the WLAN. In addition, computer users need to enter the valid SSID manually to add the computer to Enable, and then click Submit. 5-3 You can connect to Enable. If the wireless signals are not required. Therefore, the security of them. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Set SSID...
... this SSID. The router also provides the multi-SSID function. After an SSID is specified by unauthorized parties. Set Hide broadcast to the WLAN. In addition, computer users need to enter the valid SSID manually to add the computer to Enable, and then click Submit. 5-3 You can connect to Enable. If the wireless signals are not required. Therefore, the security of them. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Set SSID...
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... HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is displayed. As a result, only authorized parties can be used for accessing the WLAN to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Configuration Example If you use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is set to AES. Set the password used only when the security mode is protected against unauthorized access. The router supports WEP encryption...
... HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is displayed. As a result, only authorized parties can be used for accessing the WLAN to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Configuration Example If you use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is set to AES. Set the password used only when the security mode is protected against unauthorized access. The router supports WEP encryption...
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... the WLAN. In Open, enter cmd. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN Function Overview After the SSID is hidden and an optimum security mode is used after you enter the MAC addresses of the computers to be controlled. The MAC address filtering function described in a secure state. The wireless MAC filtering function controls...
... the WLAN. In Open, enter cmd. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN Function Overview After the SSID is hidden and an optimum security mode is used after you enter the MAC addresses of the computers to be controlled. The MAC address filtering function described in a secure state. The wireless MAC filtering function controls...
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Log in to the router through a wired Ethernet network or a WLAN. 5-13 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is not less than a specified bandwidth so that the computer can access the Internet at a required rate Restricting the bandwidth used by a specified computer for accessing the Internet to a specified bandwidth...
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Log in to the router through a wired Ethernet network or a WLAN. 5-13 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is not less than a specified bandwidth so that the computer can access the Internet at a required rate Restricting the bandwidth used by a specified computer for accessing the Internet to a specified bandwidth...
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... a WDS MAC list should be configured on the router in lazy mode. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of the router in lazy mode, however, needs to be the same: − Wireless channel − Encryption mode − Encryption password 5-20 Repeater It is required to expand the coverage of the following principles: Both wireless routers should support the WDS function. The WDS function should be connected to the router. The router...
... a WDS MAC list should be configured on the router in lazy mode. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of the router in lazy mode, however, needs to be the same: − Wireless channel − Encryption mode − Encryption password 5-20 Repeater It is required to expand the coverage of the following principles: Both wireless routers should support the WDS function. The WDS function should be connected to the router. The router...
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... − WPA Pre-Shared Key: MyPassword@2012 − WPA Encryption: AES 4. Click Submit. 5-22 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Set the subnet mask of the LAN interface to 255.255.255.0. Disable the DHCP server function. Enable the DHCP relay function. Select SSID1 for accessing the WLAN to MyPassword@2012. Enable the WDS function and set the WDS mode to Repeater. Add the wireless MAC address of router A to the WDS MAC list. In the...
... − WPA Pre-Shared Key: MyPassword@2012 − WPA Encryption: AES 4. Click Submit. 5-22 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Set the subnet mask of the LAN interface to 255.255.255.0. Disable the DHCP server function. Enable the DHCP relay function. Select SSID1 for accessing the WLAN to MyPassword@2012. Enable the WDS function and set the WDS mode to Repeater. Add the wireless MAC address of router A to the WDS MAC list. In the...
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... > LAN. Step 7 Disable the DHCP server function of router B. 2. Click Submit. Click New. 6. Under DHCP Server, clear Enable. 5-24 Configure the WDS function of router B. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN. Under LAN Host Settings, enter 192.168.3.88 in to the Web-based configuration utility of router B. 1. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 5 Step 6 1. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. 3. Set the following parameters. − Channel: 1 − SSID Index: SSID1 − SSID: mySSID − Enable SSID...
... > LAN. Step 7 Disable the DHCP server function of router B. 2. Click Submit. Click New. 6. Under DHCP Server, clear Enable. 5-24 Configure the WDS function of router B. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN. Under LAN Host Settings, enter 192.168.3.88 in to the Web-based configuration utility of router B. 1. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 5 Step 6 1. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. 3. Set the following parameters. − Channel: 1 − SSID Index: SSID1 − SSID: mySSID − Enable SSID...
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... Upgrading Software Function Overview By using the software upgrading function, you can download the latest software from the Huawei Device technical support web site: http://www.huaweidevice.com. The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored. To restore to the web-based configuration utility. To upgrade the software of the router to the default settings. During the upgrade, do as follows: Log in to default settings through the web-based configuration utility, do not power off the router; Click Reset. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide...
... Upgrading Software Function Overview By using the software upgrading function, you can download the latest software from the Huawei Device technical support web site: http://www.huaweidevice.com. The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored. To restore to the web-based configuration utility. To upgrade the software of the router to the default settings. During the upgrade, do as follows: Log in to default settings through the web-based configuration utility, do not power off the router; Click Reset. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide...
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... router LAN IP address. The router incorporates the DHCP server software. Q 2: How can I quickly restore the default settings of the router? The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are enabled. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Check the IP address of the router. ----End Q 4: Does the WPS function have entered the valid user name and password used to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs 7 FAQs Q 1: Can I press and hold the Reset button for the WLAN. 7-1 It is connecting...
... router LAN IP address. The router incorporates the DHCP server software. Q 2: How can I quickly restore the default settings of the router? The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are enabled. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Check the IP address of the router. ----End Q 4: Does the WPS function have entered the valid user name and password used to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs 7 FAQs Q 1: Can I press and hold the Reset button for the WLAN. 7-1 It is connecting...
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... default settings of the router is on the computer and check whether the wireless network adapter supports the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols. If the wireless network adapter does not support the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols, replace it . Using a computer that the router is installed on the computer properly. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to the WLAN. Although radio signals can access other web sites, restore to the router...
... default settings of the router is on the computer and check whether the wireless network adapter supports the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols. If the wireless network adapter does not support the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols, replace it . Using a computer that the router is installed on the computer properly. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to the WLAN. Although radio signals can access other web sites, restore to the router...
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... off. Used to enable the WPS function. Used to the router. 8-3 Used to enable or disable the wireless network function. Used to connect to its default settings, power the router on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. NOTE When the default settings are restored, your custom data is lost. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8.2 Interfaces and Buttons 8 Appendix Number Interface or Button 1 Reset 2 WPS 3 WLAN 4 On/Off 5 Power 6 WAN 7~10 LAN1~ LAN4 Description To restore the router to the power adapter.
... off. Used to enable the WPS function. Used to the router. 8-3 Used to enable or disable the wireless network function. Used to connect to its default settings, power the router on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. NOTE When the default settings are restored, your custom data is lost. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8.2 Interfaces and Buttons 8 Appendix Number Interface or Button 1 Reset 2 WPS 3 WLAN 4 On/Off 5 Power 6 WAN 7~10 LAN1~ LAN4 Description To restore the router to the power adapter.
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8 Appendix HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8.3 Default Settings Parameter IP address of the LAN interface Subnet mask of the LAN interface User name used to log in to the web-based configuration utility Password used to log in to the web-based configuration utility SSID used to access wireless network WLAN key used to access wireless network DHCP server function WLAN function Setting 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0 admin admin Check the label on the router's rear panel Check the label on the router's rear panel Enable Enable 8.4 Technical Specifications Item Ambient temperature for ...
8 Appendix HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8.3 Default Settings Parameter IP address of the LAN interface Subnet mask of the LAN interface User name used to log in to the web-based configuration utility Password used to log in to the web-based configuration utility SSID used to access wireless network WLAN key used to access wireless network DHCP server function WLAN function Setting 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0 admin admin Check the label on the router's rear panel Check the label on the router's rear panel Enable Enable 8.4 Technical Specifications Item Ambient temperature for ...