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HUAWEI HG256 Home Gateway Quick Start 1 Introduction 1.1 The Front Panel of the HG256 The front panel of the HG256 provides the following indicators: z One power indicator: POWER z One WAN indicator: WAN z One Internet indicator: INTERNET z One WiFi indicator: WLAN z One VoIP indicator: VOIP z Four LAN indicators: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 z One USB indicator: USB 1
HUAWEI HG256 Home Gateway Quick Start 1 Introduction 1.1 The Front Panel of the HG256 The front panel of the HG256 provides the following indicators: z One power indicator: POWER z One WAN indicator: WAN z One Internet indicator: INTERNET z One WiFi indicator: WLAN z One VoIP indicator: VOIP z Four LAN indicators: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 z One USB indicator: USB 1
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The rear panel of the HG256 1. 1.2 The Rear and Side Panel of the HG256 provides the following interface and buttons: z One USB interface: USB z One WPS button: WPS z One WLAN button: WLAN z One ON/OFF button: ON/OFF 2 The side panel of the HG256 provides the following interfaces and button: z One WAN interface: WAN z One PHONE interface: PHONE z Four LAN interfaces: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 z One Reset button: RESET z One power interface: POWER 2.
The rear panel of the HG256 1. 1.2 The Rear and Side Panel of the HG256 provides the following interface and buttons: z One USB interface: USB z One WPS button: WPS z One WLAN button: WLAN z One ON/OFF button: ON/OFF 2 The side panel of the HG256 provides the following interfaces and button: z One WAN interface: WAN z One PHONE interface: PHONE z Four LAN interfaces: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 z One Reset button: RESET z One power interface: POWER 2.
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... with a network cable. You can connect your computer (taking the Windows XP operating system as an example): 1. To connect the cables for installing the HG256, do as follows: Step 1 Record the WLAN name and the WLAN access password. There are preset before delivery. The WLAN name (SSID) and WLAN... access password of the HG256 are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to any of the four LAN interfaces on the computer to enable the Wi-Fi function...
... with a network cable. You can connect your computer (taking the Windows XP operating system as an example): 1. To connect the cables for installing the HG256, do as follows: Step 1 Record the WLAN name and the WLAN access password. There are preset before delivery. The WLAN name (SSID) and WLAN... access password of the HG256 are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to any of the four LAN interfaces on the computer to enable the Wi-Fi function...
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... by the WPS button If the wireless network adapter on your computer can connect your computer to the HG256 wirelessly as follows: Step 1 Press the WPS button of the HG256 to enable the HG256 to your PC within two minutes, and then wait for a moment (typically 10s and at most ... Connect. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection to press the WLAN button. Step 2 Enable the WPS negotiation function of the HG256 blinks. 2. The WLAN indicator of the wireless network adapter on , so you can support the WPS function, you do not need to display a...
... by the WPS button If the wireless network adapter on your computer can connect your computer to the HG256 wirelessly as follows: Step 1 Press the WPS button of the HG256 to enable the HG256 to your PC within two minutes, and then wait for a moment (typically 10s and at most ... Connect. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection to press the WLAN button. Step 2 Enable the WPS negotiation function of the HG256 blinks. 2. The WLAN indicator of the wireless network adapter on , so you can support the WPS function, you do not need to display a...
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Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com terminal@huawei.com Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI HG256 V100R001 User Guide Issue Date Part Number 03 2010-06-09 202238 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters.
Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com terminal@huawei.com Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI HG256 V100R001 User Guide Issue Date Part Number 03 2010-06-09 202238 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters.
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Contents Contents 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-1 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons 2-1 2.2.2 Indicators...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 ... 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-10 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential i Copyright ©...
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Contents Contents 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-1 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons 2-1 2.2.2 Indicators...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 ... 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-10 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential i Copyright ©...
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Contents HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7-1 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File 7-2 7.4 Restoring Default Settings 7-3 7.5 Upgrading Software ...7-4 8 FAQs...8-1 ii Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Contents HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7-1 7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-1 7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File 7-2 7.4 Restoring Default Settings 7-3 7.5 Upgrading Software ...7-4 8 FAQs...8-1 ii Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections 3-2 Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services 5-1 Figure 6-1 Home storage connection 6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential iii Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections 3-2 Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services 5-1 Figure 6-1 Home storage connection 6-8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential iii Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the HG256 2-1 Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256 2-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-4 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential v Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the HG256 2-1 Table 2-2 Indicators of the HG256 2-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-4 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential v Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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... device, keep it dry and prevent it , and then contact an authorized service center. Environmental Requirements for heat dissipation. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions...operation of any object (such as a heater or a candle. z Keep the device far from 0°C to 40°C. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Do not block the openings on a stable surface. z During thunderstorms, power off , remove all ...
... device, keep it dry and prevent it , and then contact an authorized service center. Environmental Requirements for heat dissipation. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions...operation of any object (such as a heater or a candle. z Keep the device far from 0°C to 40°C. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Do not block the openings on a stable surface. z During thunderstorms, power off , remove all ...
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... or local standards. Otherwise, electric shocks or fires may damage the device and its manufacturer for the restrictions on the device nameplate. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for a long time, power it off , remove all the cables connected to it, and then...
... or local standards. Otherwise, electric shocks or fires may damage the device and its manufacturer for the restrictions on the device nameplate. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for a long time, power it off , remove all the cables connected to it, and then...
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z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. Do not use any cable. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device.
z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. Do not use any cable. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 1-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device.
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... Internet. z IP quality of the DSL Forum and provides ideal remote management and diagnosis functions. RESET To restore the factory settings of the HG256. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 2-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd It supports the following functions: z Accessing the Internet through a Web-based configuration utility. 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes...
... Internet. z IP quality of the DSL Forum and provides ideal remote management and diagnosis functions. RESET To restore the factory settings of the HG256. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 2-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd It supports the following functions: z Accessing the Internet through a Web-based configuration utility. 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes...
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... of the WLAN. 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-2 describes the indicators of the HG256 Indicator Color Status POWER Green On - No network cable is connected to the WAN interface, or the HG256 is powered off the HG256. The LAN connection is successfully established and data is powered on the ... secure establishment of the HG256, but no data is being transmitted. Button used to enable or disable the WLAN function. Ethernet interface used to connect the phone to the HG256. 2 Product Overview Interface or Button PHONE WAN WPS WLAN ON/OFF HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Description It ...
... of the WLAN. 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-2 describes the indicators of the HG256 Indicator Color Status POWER Green On - No network cable is connected to the WAN interface, or the HG256 is powered off the HG256. The LAN connection is successfully established and data is powered on the ... secure establishment of the HG256, but no data is being transmitted. Button used to enable or disable the WLAN function. Ethernet interface used to connect the phone to the HG256. 2 Product Overview Interface or Button PHONE WAN WPS WLAN ON/OFF HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Description It ...
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... an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable, but no data is being transmitted on the WLAN. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Indicator WLAN VOIP LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 USB 2 Product Overview Color Green Green Green Green Green - A connection is being ...a PC). The HG256 is powered off or fails to be registered with the SIP server. The USB connection is successfully established but no data is being transmitted. The WLAN function is enabled, but no data is not yet established. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 2-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
... an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable, but no data is being transmitted on the WLAN. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide Indicator WLAN VOIP LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4 USB 2 Product Overview Color Green Green Green Green Green - A connection is being ...a PC). The HG256 is powered off or fails to be registered with the SIP server. The USB connection is successfully established but no data is being transmitted. The WLAN function is enabled, but no data is not yet established. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 2-3 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd...
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... obstacle, such as a cement or wooden wall, exists between your PC are far from the electric appliances (such as a microwave oven) that the HG256 and your PC and the HG256. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.1 Selecting a Position for a better performance of the WLAN: z Place the...
... obstacle, such as a cement or wooden wall, exists between your PC are far from the electric appliances (such as a microwave oven) that the HG256 and your PC and the HG256. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.1 Selecting a Position for a better performance of the WLAN: z Place the...
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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 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 .
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... 3 Step 4 By default, the DHCP function of your PC. Choose Tools > Internet Options. 2. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG256 provides an easy-to your PC automatically and you do as an example. Take the Internet Explorer 6.0 as... follows: Step 1 Set the network connection of the HG256 is selected, clear Use the proxy server for LAN, and then click OK. If Use the proxy server for LAN is cleared. In...
... 3 Step 4 By default, the DHCP function of your PC. Choose Tools > Internet Options. 2. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start 3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The HG256 provides an easy-to your PC automatically and you do as an example. Take the Internet Explorer 6.0 as... follows: Step 1 Set the network connection of the HG256 is selected, clear Use the proxy server for LAN, and then click OK. If Use the proxy server for LAN is cleared. In...
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... user guide of your network adapter. Therefore, you want to the HG256 in the wireless manner. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 4-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd The WLAN indicator of the HG256 are preset before delivery. Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless...from the blinking state, indicating that the HG256 is connected to enter the WPS negotiation state. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router The HG256 provides the WLAN function on your PC,...
... user guide of your network adapter. Therefore, you want to the HG256 in the wireless manner. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 4-1 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd The WLAN indicator of the HG256 are preset before delivery. Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless...from the blinking state, indicating that the HG256 is connected to enter the WPS negotiation state. HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router The HG256 provides the WLAN function on your PC,...