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Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 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 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 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 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Product Introduction 1-1 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 2-1 2.2 Installing the Hardware 2-1 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2-2 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network 2-2 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 2-3 2.3.3 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband 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...
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Product Introduction 1-1 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 2-1 2.2 Installing the Hardware 2-1 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2-2 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network 2-2 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 2-3 2.3.3 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband 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...
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Contents HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server 5-17 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN 5-20 6 Maintenance Guide 6-1 6.1 Changing the User Name ...
Contents HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server 5-17 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN 5-20 6 Maintenance Guide 6-1 6.1 Changing the User Name ...
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... − Low radiation − Certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance Integration of the functions of service (QoS) IPv6 1-1 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as accessing a broadband network in Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) dial-up mode, obtaining an IP...
... − Low radiation − Certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance Integration of the functions of service (QoS) IPv6 1-1 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as accessing a broadband network in Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) dial-up mode, obtaining an IP...
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1 Product Introduction HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility 1-2
1 Product Introduction HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility 1-2
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...Installing the Hardware Adjust the antennas by referring to direct sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as follows: Place the router in an open space and ensure that the arrow on the WLAN may be negatively impacted. ..., such as walls and columns, between your computer and the router. Otherwise, the transmission of the router. 2-1 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose ...
...Installing the Hardware Adjust the antennas by referring to direct sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as follows: Place the router in an open space and ensure that the arrow on the WLAN may be negatively impacted. ..., such as walls and columns, between your computer and the router. Otherwise, the transmission of the router. 2-1 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose ...
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Figure 2-1 Shows the cable connections of the router 2. Power adapter of a community broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. 2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2.3.1 Installing the Router on the wall (Ethernet interface) 2-2 Router 3. Desktop computer 4. Community broadband network interface on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers...
Figure 2-1 Shows the cable connections of the router 2. Power adapter of a community broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. 2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2.3.1 Installing the Router on the wall (Ethernet interface) 2-2 Router 3. Desktop computer 4. Community broadband network interface on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers...
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Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Telephone 8. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network On CATV broadband network, the cable modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. 2-3 Router 4. Desktop computer 6. Telephone line interface on the...
Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Telephone 8. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network On CATV broadband network, the cable modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. 2-3 Router 4. Desktop computer 6. Telephone line interface on the...
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CATV network interface on the network 1. 2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Shows the cable connections of the cable modem 6. Desktop computer 4. Cable modem 5. Power adapter of a CATV broadband network after the router is installed on the wall 2-4 Power adapter of the router 2. Router 3.
CATV network interface on the network 1. 2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Shows the cable connections of the cable modem 6. Desktop computer 4. Cable modem 5. Power adapter of a CATV broadband network after the router is installed on the wall 2-4 Power adapter of the router 2. Router 3.
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on the side panel to be working properly. To power the router off, press the On/Off button again, and then unplug the power adapter. 2-5 When the Power indicator light remains lit, you can consider that the router to power the router on.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on the side panel to be working properly. To power the router off, press the On/Off button again, and then unplug the power adapter. 2-5 When the Power indicator light remains lit, you can consider that the router to power the router on.
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By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) function is as follows: 1. 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. ...
By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) function is as follows: 1. 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. ...
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Go back to the former page, and click OK. 3-2 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5.
Go back to the former page, and click OK. 3-2 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5.
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows XP operating system is as follows: 1. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. 3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 3-3
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows XP operating system is as follows: 1. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. 3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 3-3
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3 Configuration of the router LAN interface are used. 1. Go back to access the web-based configuration utility. Start Internet Explorer. Using Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example to ensure no ... the computer and that the browser does not use any proxy servers. Open a web browser on your computer and ensure that of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.
3 Configuration of the router LAN interface are used. 1. Go back to access the web-based configuration utility. Start Internet Explorer. Using Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example to ensure no ... the computer and that the browser does not use any proxy servers. Open a web browser on your computer and ensure that of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.
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Step 3 Enter http://192.168.3.1 in the Username and Password text boxes. 3-5 In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your LAN is cleared. Step 4 Enter the user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default) in the address bar, and then press Enter. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. On the Connections tab of Internet Access Parameters 2. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, clear Use a proxy server for your LAN, and then click OK.
Step 3 Enter http://192.168.3.1 in the Username and Password text boxes. 3-5 In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your LAN is cleared. Step 4 Enter the user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default) in the address bar, and then press Enter. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. On the Connections tab of Internet Access Parameters 2. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, clear Use a proxy server for your LAN, and then click OK.
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...to the configuration wizard page. You can use the setup wizard provided by choosing Maintenance > Account, for the first time, you configure the router for details, see chapter 7.1 "Changing the User Name and Password of Internet Access Parameters Step 5 Click Login. After the default password is changed, ... can view the setup wizard page after logging in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to change the default password. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The first time you have not modified the default password. To configure the...
...to the configuration wizard page. You can use the setup wizard provided by choosing Maintenance > Account, for the first time, you configure the router for details, see chapter 7.1 "Changing the User Name and Password of Internet Access Parameters Step 5 Click Login. After the default password is changed, ... can view the setup wizard page after logging in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to change the default password. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The first time you have not modified the default password. To configure the...
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...IP server address, are provided by your service Bridge provider. The following message displays: Click Here to enter the advanced configuration page. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Step 2 If you can still click Setup Wizard in the ... service PPPoE provider. (recommended) The user name and password are provided by your service provider. However, you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after logging in to the web-based configuration utility. Log in to the...
...IP server address, are provided by your service Bridge provider. The following message displays: Click Here to enter the advanced configuration page. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Step 2 If you can still click Setup Wizard in the ... service PPPoE provider. (recommended) The user name and password are provided by your service provider. However, you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after logging in to the web-based configuration utility. Log in to the...
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... the computer to set up a dial-up software on the router's rear label. 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 If you choose PPPoE, Static IP, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to the Internet as long as the router is working properly. If you choose Bridge, use...
... the computer to set up a dial-up software on the router's rear label. 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 If you choose PPPoE, Static IP, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to the Internet as long as the router is working properly. If you choose Bridge, use...
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... 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 it to set up a wireless connection between your computer. This section takes Windows XP and Windows 7 as an...
... 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 it to set up a wireless connection between your computer. This section takes Windows XP and Windows 7 as an...
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... 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click Connect. 4 Configuration of the network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set up between the computer and router. ----End 4.1.2 Procedure on the right of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured...
... 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click Connect. 4 Configuration of the network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set up between the computer and router. ----End 4.1.2 Procedure on the right of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured...