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Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com mobile@huawei.com WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender V100R001 User Guide 202576_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. 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 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender V100R001 User Guide 202576_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service.
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... Guide 1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender (WS322 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS322 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13...signal strength display in WiFi client and WiFi repeater modes 1-1 This chapter describes the features supported by the WS322: Wireless functions Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless...
... Guide 1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview 1.1 Supported Features The WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender (WS322 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS322 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to 13...signal strength display in WiFi client and WiFi repeater modes 1-1 This chapter describes the features supported by the WS322: Wireless functions Service set identifier (SSID) configuration SSID hiding Channels: channel 1 to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless...
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Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data. 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Easy Configuration and Management The WS322 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your reference. 1-2 Local device configuration, management, and upgrade on the web management page Remote device management using the TR069 Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS322's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
Pictures shown in this document are only for your personal data. 1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Easy Configuration and Management The WS322 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your reference. 1-2 Local device configuration, management, and upgrade on the web management page Remote device management using the TR069 Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS322's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
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... from blinking to steady on, the connection is powered on, press and hold the WPS button more to restore the WS322 to a network device. Shows the network signal strength. Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration Function Operation ...user-defined data. Reset button After the WS322 is set up a wireless connection or changes WS322's working status. For details, see section 1.2.2 Indicators. For details, see section 1.2.2 Indicators. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 WS322 ports and buttons Item Functions Power plug ...
... from blinking to steady on, the connection is powered on, press and hold the WPS button more to restore the WS322 to a network device. Shows the network signal strength. Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration Function Operation ...user-defined data. Reset button After the WS322 is set up a wireless connection or changes WS322's working status. For details, see section 1.2.2 Indicators. For details, see section 1.2.2 Indicators. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 WS322 ports and buttons Item Functions Power plug ...
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1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Function Operation Switching the working properly but is not connected to a network. WPS is connecting to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. Blinking blue: The WS322 is a computing standard that attempts to a network. Steady blue: The WS322 is powering on Steady red: The WS322 is powered off or...
1 Product Overview WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Function Operation Switching the working properly but is not connected to a network. WPS is connecting to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. Blinking blue: The WS322 is a computing standard that attempts to a network. Steady blue: The WS322 is powering on Steady red: The WS322 is powered off or...
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Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Blinking The WS322 is connected to a network. Steady on The WS322 is connecting to a network. The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Signal strength indicator Off The WS322 is not connected to a network or changing its working mode.
Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Blinking The WS322 is connected to a network. Steady on The WS322 is connecting to a network. The WS322 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes. 1-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1 Product Overview Signal strength indicator Off The WS322 is not connected to a network or changing its working mode.
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... for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up a wireless connection, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS322 and the wireless client. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in WiFi repeater mode, the...
... for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up a wireless connection, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS322 and the wireless client. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Application Modes 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode When working in WiFi repeater mode, the...
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...WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. To quickly connect the WS322 to the Internet, all you have to a wireless access point. The WS322 is pressing the WPS buttons on . 2-2 For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV. 2.2 Powering On Insert WS322...'s power plug into a power socket. Best used in WiFi client mode, the WS322 is connected to a client, such as set-top box (STB) or ...
...WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode When working in : devices that require wireless Internet connections. To quickly connect the WS322 to the Internet, all you have to a wireless access point. The WS322 is pressing the WPS buttons on . 2-2 For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV. 2.2 Powering On Insert WS322...'s power plug into a power socket. Best used in WiFi client mode, the WS322 is connected to a client, such as set-top box (STB) or ...
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WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS322 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3
WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS322 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties. 2-3
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Click OK. 2-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
Click OK. 2-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2 Hardware Installation Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
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Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2 Hardware Installation WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties from the shortcut menu. 2-6
Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2 Hardware Installation WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties from the shortcut menu. 2-6
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Click OK. 2-8 2 Hardware Installation WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically.
Click OK. 2-8 2 Hardware Installation WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically.
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.... For details, see the user guide for 1 second or more. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on , a connection between the WS322 and any WPS-capable device. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to...
.... For details, see the user guide for 1 second or more. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on , a connection between the WS322 and any WPS-capable device. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3 Wireless Connection Setup 3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to...
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..., select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to set up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS322. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to connect. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network..., see the network adapter's user guide. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS322 cover label.
..., select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to set up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS322. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to connect. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network..., see the network adapter's user guide. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Connect/Disconnect. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS322 cover label.
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WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 3-3
WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 3-3
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Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Click Connect. 3-4 Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the the wireless device you want to connect .
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 3 Wireless Connection Setup WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Click Connect. 3-4 Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the the wireless device you want to connect .
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If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 3-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status.
If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS322. 3-5 WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status.
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WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode The WS322 can work as a wireless router, providing a WiFi access point for both the user name and password, and click Login. In the Login window, ... more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2 minutes. Step 2 Click WiFi Router. 4-1 To change the WS322 into WiFi Router mode. 4.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Launch a browser, enter http://192.168.33.1, and press Enter. For details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing...
WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode The WS322 can work as a wireless router, providing a WiFi access point for both the user name and password, and click Login. In the Login window, ... more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2 minutes. Step 2 Click WiFi Router. 4-1 To change the WS322 into WiFi Router mode. 4.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Launch a browser, enter http://192.168.33.1, and press Enter. For details, see chapter 8.1 "Changing...
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The login page will restart the WS322. Step 3 Click Next. 4-2 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Switching between working modes will be displayed and you need to enter your user name and password.
The login page will restart the WS322. Step 3 Click Next. 4-2 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Switching between working modes will be displayed and you need to enter your user name and password.
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.... DHCP 4-3 Table 4-1 describes the connection types. The IP address is automatically assigned by the service provider. Choose the connection type based on one computer only. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 4 Choose the network connection type.
.... DHCP 4-3 Table 4-1 describes the connection types. The IP address is automatically assigned by the service provider. Choose the connection type based on one computer only. WS322 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 4 Choose the network connection type.