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... HG256: 4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually To configure the wireless network connection through a wireless connection. Step 4 Connect the power adapter to the PHONE interface of the HG256 are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to the HG256 through the web page, do as follows: Step 1 Connect the WAN interface on the rear panel of the HG256 to the network jack with a network cable. There are preset before delivery. You can connect your computer, you power on the HG256, the POWER and INTERNET...
... HG256: 4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually To configure the wireless network connection through a wireless connection. Step 4 Connect the power adapter to the PHONE interface of the HG256 are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to the HG256 through the web page, do as follows: Step 1 Connect the WAN interface on the rear panel of the HG256 to the network jack with a network cable. There are preset before delivery. You can connect your computer, you power on the HG256, the POWER and INTERNET...
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......2-2 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the HG256 3-2 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility 3-3 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4-1 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router 4-1 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the WPS Button 4-1 4.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually 4-1 5 Configuration of VoIP 5-1 5.1 Networking...5-1 5.2 Configuration Procedure 5-2 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6-1 6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function...
......2-2 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the HG256 3-2 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility 3-3 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4-1 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router 4-1 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the WPS Button 4-1 4.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually 4-1 5 Configuration of VoIP 5-1 5.1 Networking...5-1 5.2 Configuration Procedure 5-2 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6-1 6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function...
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... device nameplate. Accessory Requirements z Use only the accessories supplied or authorized by the device may interfere with Inflammables and Explosives z Do not use of the device may get affected, the warranty for a long time, power it off , remove all the cables connected to it is prohibited or may cause interference or danger. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for the device...
... device nameplate. Accessory Requirements z Use only the accessories supplied or authorized by the device may interfere with Inflammables and Explosives z Do not use of the device may get affected, the warranty for a long time, power it off , remove all the cables connected to it is prohibited or may cause interference or danger. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for the device...
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to the Internet. z IP quality of the HG256. z Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility. 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes the interfaces and buttons of service (QoS). Therefore, use the RESET button with the TR-069 standard of the DSL Forum and provides ideal remote management and diagnosis functions. It supports the wireless local area network (WLAN) function on the HG256, press and...
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The HUAWEI HG256 home gateway (hereinafter referred to the Internet. z IP quality of the HG256. z Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility. 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes the interfaces and buttons of service (QoS). Therefore, use the RESET button with the TR-069 standard of the DSL Forum and provides ideal remote management and diagnosis functions. It supports the wireless local area network (WLAN) function on the HG256, press and...
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... access a WLAN on your wireless terminal devices securely without entering the name and password of the WLAN. 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-2 describes the indicators of a WLAN. The HG256 is powered off . The LAN connection is successfully established and data is being transmitted on the WAN interface. 2 Product Overview Interface or Button PHONE WAN WPS WLAN ON/OFF HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Description It is used to connect the phone to power on or off the HG256. It is powered on. Off WAN Green Blinking Green...
... access a WLAN on your wireless terminal devices securely without entering the name and password of the WLAN. 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-2 describes the indicators of a WLAN. The HG256 is powered off . The LAN connection is successfully established and data is being transmitted on the WAN interface. 2 Product Overview Interface or Button PHONE WAN WPS WLAN ON/OFF HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Description It is used to connect the phone to power on or off the HG256. It is powered on. Off WAN Green Blinking Green...
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After you power on the HG256, if the HG256 works properly, the indicators on the front panel turn on the side panel of the HG256. 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start Figure 3-1 Cable connections HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Network jack on the wall 2 Phone 4 Set-top box 5 Power adapter 3 PC 3.3 Powering On the HG256 To power on the HG256, finish the cable connections and press the ON/OFF button on . HG256 works properly according to the descriptions in Table 2-2. 3-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
After you power on the HG256, if the HG256 works properly, the indicators on the front panel turn on the side panel of the HG256. 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start Figure 3-1 Cable connections HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Network jack on the wall 2 Phone 4 Set-top box 5 Power adapter 3 PC 3.3 Powering On the HG256 To power on the HG256, finish the cable connections and press the ON/OFF button on . HG256 works properly according to the descriptions in Table 2-2. 3-2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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... do not need to the Web-based configuration utility, do as an example. Start the Internet Explorer. If Use the proxy server for LAN, and then click OK. In the Login dialog box, enter the user account (admin by default) and the password (admin by default), and then click OK. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 3-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG256 provides an...
... do not need to the Web-based configuration utility, do as an example. Start the Internet Explorer. If Use the proxy server for LAN, and then click OK. In the Login dialog box, enter the user account (admin by default) and the password (admin by default), and then click OK. ----End Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 3-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG256 provides an...
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... the WPS function cannot be used only when the security mode of the WLAN is installed on a LAN. To manually set up a wireless connection between your PC and the HG256 quickly. For details, see chapter 8 "FAQs." If you want to change the WLAN settings, see section 6.2 "Improving the Security of a WLAN." 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by your network adapter. The WLAN indicator of the HG256 are preset before delivery. Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless network adapter on...
... the WPS function cannot be used only when the security mode of the WLAN is installed on a LAN. To manually set up a wireless connection between your PC and the HG256 quickly. For details, see chapter 8 "FAQs." If you want to change the WLAN settings, see section 6.2 "Improving the Security of a WLAN." 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by your network adapter. The WLAN indicator of the HG256 are preset before delivery. Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless network adapter on...
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... from the WLAN list, and then click Connect in the WLAN list, indicating that is provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connection between your computer. 1. In the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications >Services. 3. If not, click Start. 5. In the Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer) dialog box, check whether Service status is set up a wireless connection between your PC. 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 1 z Use the wireless configuration software provided by...
... from the WLAN list, and then click Connect in the WLAN list, indicating that is provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connection between your computer. 1. In the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications >Services. 3. If not, click Start. 5. In the Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer) dialog box, check whether Service status is set up a wireless connection between your PC. 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Step 1 z Use the wireless configuration software provided by...
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... a WLAN are not encrypted, unauthorized persons may use the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG256 to the Web-based configuration utility. z You can change these settings as follows: Step 1 Log in the air. You can also use your WLAN or obtain the data transmitted on the WLAN, the HG256 provides multiple security-related settings for the WLAN function. Thus, you can receive the wireless signals easily. Step 3 Clear Enable WLAN. ----End z To enable...
... a WLAN are not encrypted, unauthorized persons may use the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG256 to the Web-based configuration utility. z You can change these settings as follows: Step 1 Log in the air. You can also use your WLAN or obtain the data transmitted on the WLAN, the HG256 provides multiple security-related settings for the WLAN function. Thus, you can receive the wireless signals easily. Step 3 Clear Enable WLAN. ----End z To enable...
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... SSID is disabled, a wireless client cannot connect to the WLAN that all the external connection channels of a WLAN are closed if all the SSIDs of the WLAN are not required. Select SSID2 for SSID Index. Then click Submit. The HG256 provides the function of a PC needs to enter the correct SSID manually to add the PC to the WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is increased. Set Hide Broadcast to Enable. Repeat Step 7 and Step 8 to disable other SSIDs...
... SSID is disabled, a wireless client cannot connect to the WLAN that all the external connection channels of a WLAN are closed if all the SSIDs of the WLAN are not required. Select SSID2 for SSID Index. Then click Submit. The HG256 provides the function of a PC needs to enter the correct SSID manually to add the PC to the WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is increased. Set Hide Broadcast to Enable. Repeat Step 7 and Step 8 to disable other SSIDs...
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... > WLAN. Thus, the WLAN works efficiently and the security of the HG256. Therefore, the security of broadcasting the SSID as follows: For Hide Broadcast, clear Enable. When the HG256 is delivered, the SSID is displayed. You can change this SSID for SSID Index. It is recommended that you set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and the encryption mode to the Web-based configuration utility. If you enter a wrong SSID, the PC cannot connect to...
... > WLAN. Thus, the WLAN works efficiently and the security of the HG256. Therefore, the security of broadcasting the SSID as follows: For Hide Broadcast, clear Enable. When the HG256 is delivered, the SSID is displayed. You can change this SSID for SSID Index. It is recommended that you set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and the encryption mode to the Web-based configuration utility. If you enter a wrong SSID, the PC cannot connect to...
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... 1 Log in this problem can be avoided. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for WPA Encryption. z Set the encryption mode to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Configuration Example If you use the HG256 at home, to the WLAN in to MyPassword@2010. If you use the recommended security and encryption modes, this security mode. In addition, if a wireless adapter does not support a certain security mode, it cannot be connected to select an optimum security mode...
... 1 Log in this problem can be avoided. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for WPA Encryption. z Set the encryption mode to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Configuration Example If you use the HG256 at home, to the WLAN in to MyPassword@2010. If you use the recommended security and encryption modes, this security mode. In addition, if a wireless adapter does not support a certain security mode, it cannot be connected to select an optimum security mode...
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... to be connected to access the Internet. The MAC address filtering function described in a secure state. The wireless MAC filtering function controls the option of the preceding modes for accessing a WLAN is installed on the laptop. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used for the wireless MAC filtering function. You can select either of allowing a PC to be connected to the WLAN. For example, you need to enter the new password when connecting a PC to the WLAN. 6.2.4 Allowing Only...
... to be connected to access the Internet. The MAC address filtering function described in a secure state. The wireless MAC filtering function controls the option of the preceding modes for accessing a WLAN is installed on the laptop. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used for the wireless MAC filtering function. You can select either of allowing a PC to be connected to the WLAN. For example, you need to enter the new password when connecting a PC to the WLAN. 6.2.4 Allowing Only...
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... Web-based configuration utility. 2. Enter the new port number for the FTP server. If your portable storage device is 21. Configuration Example To access a portable storage device, do not support the home storage function. For the connection method, see the following figure. Connect a portable storage device to save the settings. Log in the card reader, and then connect the card reader to the USB interface of the NTFS format do as USB flash drives and portable hard...
... Web-based configuration utility. 2. Enter the new port number for the FTP server. If your portable storage device is 21. Configuration Example To access a portable storage device, do not support the home storage function. For the connection method, see the following figure. Connect a portable storage device to save the settings. Log in the card reader, and then connect the card reader to the USB interface of the NTFS format do as USB flash drives and portable hard...
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... the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the HG256 with network time. Step 4 Select a time service address for the MAC address filtering function. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > SNTP. Step 3 Select Enable auto synchronization with the network time is enabled, you need to the Web-based configuration utility. The network time configuration page is in the filtering list are prohibited from accessing the Internet. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs Function Overview...
... the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the HG256 with network time. Step 4 Select a time service address for the MAC address filtering function. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > SNTP. Step 3 Select Enable auto synchronization with the network time is enabled, you need to the Web-based configuration utility. The network time configuration page is in the filtering list are prohibited from accessing the Internet. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs Function Overview...
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... Web-based configuration utility, you can configure all the parameters of the HG256 through the Web-based configuration utility. In this case, the login password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 7-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd In New username, enter the user name admin. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview You can restore the default settings of the HG256 by pressing and holding the RESET button...
... Web-based configuration utility, you can configure all the parameters of the HG256 through the Web-based configuration utility. In this case, the login password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 7-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd In New username, enter the user name admin. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview You can restore the default settings of the HG256 by pressing and holding the RESET button...
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... the RESET button z Using the Web-based configuration utility Configuration Example For example, you have changed the parameters or you have forgotten the login password of the Web-based configuration utility. Then click OK. To restore the default settings through the web-based configuration utility, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to work in to the Web-based configuration utility. You can restore the default settings of the HG256: You cannot access the network after multiple configurations and if you need to cancel...
... the RESET button z Using the Web-based configuration utility Configuration Example For example, you have changed the parameters or you have forgotten the login password of the Web-based configuration utility. Then click OK. To restore the default settings through the web-based configuration utility, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to work in to the Web-based configuration utility. You can restore the default settings of the HG256: You cannot access the network after multiple configurations and if you need to cancel...
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Configuration Example To upgrade the software of the HG256 to the Web-based configuration utility. Then click OK. In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device. Click Software Upgrade. ----End 7-4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 7 Maintenance Guide 7.5 Upgrading Software HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Function Overview By using the software upgrading function, you can upgrade the software of the HG256, do not power off the HG256; In the displayed dialog box, select the upgrade file. During the...
Configuration Example To upgrade the software of the HG256 to the Web-based configuration utility. Then click OK. In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device. Click Software Upgrade. ----End 7-4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 7 Maintenance Guide 7.5 Upgrading Software HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Function Overview By using the software upgrading function, you can upgrade the software of the HG256, do not power off the HG256; In the displayed dialog box, select the upgrade file. During the...
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... HG256. If the driver is installed on . In this case, enable the WLAN function. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to enable the WLAN function, see the manual of the HG256 is disabled. Step 3 See the description of the HG256 is forcibly disabled if the WEP encryption is used for the wireless network adapter is off, you place the HG256 and the PC in an open space. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection...
... HG256. If the driver is installed on . In this case, enable the WLAN function. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to enable the WLAN function, see the manual of the HG256 is disabled. Step 3 See the description of the HG256 is forcibly disabled if the WEP encryption is used for the wireless network adapter is off, you place the HG256 and the PC in an open space. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection...
