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Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 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 provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service.
Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 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 provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service.
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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-based...
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-based...
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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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... Alliance Integration of the functions of service (QoS) IPv6 1-1 On the user side, the router provides the wireless local area network (WLAN) function and four Ethernet interfaces through which a WLAN can connect various home terminal devices, ...network side, the router provides 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 as the router) is used to ...
... Alliance Integration of the functions of service (QoS) IPv6 1-1 On the user side, the router provides the wireless local area network (WLAN) function and four Ethernet interfaces through which a WLAN can connect various home terminal devices, ...network side, the router provides 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 as the router) is used to ...
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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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... your computer are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer and the router. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in the same direction as the front panel of the arrows in an open space and ensure that there are far from the...
... your computer are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer and the router. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in the same direction as the front panel of the arrows in an open space and ensure that there are far from the...
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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 Figure 2-1 Shows the cable connections of the router 2. Router 3. Desktop computer 4. Community broadband network interface on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers use...
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 Figure 2-1 Shows the cable connections of the router 2. Router 3. Desktop computer 4. Community broadband network interface on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers use...
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... Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. 2-3 Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Router 4. ADSL modem 7. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network On the ADSL broadband network, the ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to...
... Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. 2-3 Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Router 4. ADSL modem 7. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network On the ADSL broadband network, the ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to...
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Desktop computer 4. Cable modem 5. CATV network interface on the network 1. Power adapter of the cable modem 6. Power adapter of the router 2. Router 3. 2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Shows the cable connections of a CATV broadband network after the router is installed on the wall 2-4
Desktop computer 4. Cable modem 5. CATV network interface on the network 1. Power adapter of the cable modem 6. Power adapter of the router 2. Router 3. 2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Shows the cable connections of a CATV broadband network after the router is installed on the wall 2-4
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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 the side panel to be working properly. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on .
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 the side panel to be working properly. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on .
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Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. 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 ... Area Connection and choose Properties. 3. To log in to the web-based configuration utility: Step 1 Set the network connection of the router parameters are pre-set before delivery to obtain an IP address automatically. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 3-1 The...
Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. 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 ... Area Connection and choose Properties. 3. To log in to the web-based configuration utility: Step 1 Set the network connection of the router parameters are pre-set before delivery to obtain an IP address automatically. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 3-1 The...
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3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4. Go back to the former page, and click OK. 3-2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5.
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4. Go back to the former page, and click OK. 3-2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5.
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Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 3-3 Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. 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.
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 3-3 Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. 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.
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... 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. Go back to access the web-based configuration utility. Using Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example to ensure no proxy servers are in the...
... 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. Go back to access the web-based configuration utility. Using Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example to ensure no proxy servers are in the...
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Step 4 Enter the user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default) in the address bar, and then press Enter. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, clear Use a proxy server for your LAN, and then click OK. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your LAN is cleared. Step 3 Enter http://192.168.3.1 in the Username and Password text boxes. 3-5 On the Connections tab of Internet Access Parameters 2.
Step 4 Enter the user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default) in the address bar, and then press Enter. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, clear Use a proxy server for your LAN, and then click OK. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your LAN is cleared. Step 3 Enter http://192.168.3.1 in the Username and Password text boxes. 3-5 On the Connections tab of Internet Access Parameters 2.
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... in to the web-based configuration utility, you log in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to the utility. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The first time you can also change the default password. Enter a new password and Re-enter the new password ...to quickly configure the router. To configure the router through the setup wizard: 3-6 If you have not modified the default password. After the default password is changed, the login page...
... in to the web-based configuration utility, you log in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to the utility. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The first time you can also change the default password. Enter a new password and Re-enter the new password ...to quickly configure the router. To configure the router through the setup wizard: 3-6 If you have not modified the default password. After the default password is changed, the login page...
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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 the upper right corner to display the setup wizard page. To skip ...
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 the upper right corner to display the setup wizard page. To skip ...
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... and then click Next. The default SSID and key are printed on a computer only once. The next time you power your wireless network from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly.You can also configure the WLAN SSID and key by choosing Basic >... you can start surfing the Internet without any further configurations. 3-8 You need to perform the preceding procedure 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 ...
... and then click Next. The default SSID and key are printed on a computer only once. The next time you power your wireless network from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly.You can also configure the WLAN SSID and key by choosing Basic >... you can start surfing the Internet without any further configurations. 3-8 You need to perform the preceding procedure 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 ...
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... adapter, you can use either of the following methods: Use the tool provided by vendor. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer and the 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, you can use either of the following methods: Use the tool provided by vendor. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer and the 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...
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... 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 the router, and click Connect. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks. 4-2 Step 3 Enter the key set when you...
... 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 the router, and click Connect. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks. 4-2 Step 3 Enter the key set when you...