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...mentioned are approved by local network operators or network service providers. Trademarks and Permissions , , and Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2010. All rights reserved. The product described in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in this document may... the product or its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. NO WARRANTY THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED "AS ...
...mentioned are approved by local network operators or network service providers. Trademarks and Permissions , , and Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2010. All rights reserved. The product described in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in this document may... the product or its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. NO WARRANTY THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED "AS ...
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Contents Contents About This Document 1 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-2 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons... the Web-Based Configuration Utility 4-1 4.2 Using the Setup Wizard 4-1 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 5-1 5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button 5-1 5.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the AP PIN Mode 5-1 5.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually 5-2 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6-1 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the...
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Contents Contents About This Document 1 1 Warnings and Precautions 1-1 2 Product Overview 2-1 2.1 Product Features...2-1 2.2 Hardware...2-2 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons... the Web-Based Configuration Utility 4-1 4.2 Using the Setup Wizard 4-1 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 5-1 5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button 5-1 5.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the AP PIN Mode 5-1 5.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually 5-2 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6-1 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the...
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Contents HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-9 6.6 Setting the Available Bandwidth of a PC 6-10 6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 6.8 Removing the Restriction Caused by the Binding ............ 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-2 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 A Technical Specifications A-1 B Default Settings B-1 C Acronyms or Abbreviations C-1 ii Issue 01 (2010-04-01)
Contents HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites 6-9 6.6 Setting the Available Bandwidth of a PC 6-10 6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet 6-11 6.8 Removing the Restriction Caused by the Binding ............ 7-1 7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility 7-2 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 A Technical Specifications A-1 B Default Settings B-1 C Acronyms or Abbreviations C-1 ii Issue 01 (2010-04-01)
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the router 2-2 Table 2-2 Indicators of the router 2-3 Table 3-1 Indicators that turn on after the router is powered on 3-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-5 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-11 Table 6-3 WDS working modes 6-17 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) v
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Tables Tables Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the router 2-2 Table 2-2 Indicators of the router 2-3 Table 3-1 Indicators that turn on after the router is powered on 3-2 Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN 6-5 Table 6-2 Protective effects of the preset protective levels of the firewall 6-11 Table 6-3 WDS working modes 6-17 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) v
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... can be expanded − Low radiation − Certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance z Integration of the functions of service (QoS) Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 2-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The router is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office...) dial-up mode, obtaining an IP address through which a WLAN can connect various home terminal devices, such as personal computers (PCs) and Internet Protocol (IP) set-top boxes (STBs), to the Internet.
... can be expanded − Low radiation − Certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance z Integration of the functions of service (QoS) Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 2-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The router is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office...) dial-up mode, obtaining an IP address through which a WLAN can connect various home terminal devices, such as personal computers (PCs) and Internet Protocol (IP) set-top boxes (STBs), to the Internet.
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...switches. WPS is lost. Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the router and then to the router. NOTE When the factory settings are restored, your wireless terminal devices securely without entering the name and password of the WLAN. 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-2 describes...power adapter to the POWER interface of the router Interface or Button Description POWER Interface used to the router. 2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide z Traffic control through a Web-based configuration utility 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes...
...switches. WPS is lost. Table 2-1 Interfaces and buttons of the router and then to the router. NOTE When the factory settings are restored, your wireless terminal devices securely without entering the name and password of the WLAN. 2.2.2 Indicators Table 2-2 describes...power adapter to the POWER interface of the router Interface or Button Description POWER Interface used to the router. 2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide z Traffic control through a Web-based configuration utility 2.2 Hardware 2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons Table 2-1 describes...
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... off . The WLAN function is enabled and data is being transmitted on the WLAN. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 2-3 A connection is set up between the router and a wireless client through a network cable, but no more than two minutes. NOTE This state lasts no data is...is set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the router, but the router is not connected to the WAN interface of the router Indicator Color Status POWER White On - Off INTERNET White Blinking White On Orange On WLAN WPS - The WPS function is disabled. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless...
... off . The WLAN function is enabled and data is being transmitted on the WLAN. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 2-3 A connection is set up between the router and a wireless client through a network cable, but no more than two minutes. NOTE This state lasts no data is...is set up between the Internet and the WAN interface of the router, but the router is not connected to the WAN interface of the router Indicator Color Status POWER White On - Off INTERNET White Blinking White On Orange On WLAN WPS - The WPS function is disabled. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless...
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...Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Indicator LAN1-LAN4 Color White White - NOTE ADSL = asymmetrical digital subscriber line 2-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) A connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the router and an Ethernet device (such as a PC). No connection is set up...an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable and data is being transmitted. Status Blinking On Off Indicates A connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the router and an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable, but no ...
...Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Indicator LAN1-LAN4 Color White White - NOTE ADSL = asymmetrical digital subscriber line 2-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) A connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the router and an Ethernet device (such as a PC). No connection is set up...an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable and data is being transmitted. Status Blinking On Off Indicates A connection is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the router and an Ethernet device (such as a PC) through a network cable, but no ...
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... modem. Table 3-1 Indicators that turn on after the router is powered on Indicator Color Status Indicates POWER White On The router is set up through the router and the LAN interfaces of the router. Switch 5. The PCs and switches on your home or SOHO network...on other types of networks, see Table 2-2. For details about the indicators of the router, see the descriptions in Table 3-1. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other sections of this chapter. 3.3 Powering On the Router To power on...
... modem. Table 3-1 Indicators that turn on after the router is powered on Indicator Color Status Indicates POWER White On The router is set up through the router and the LAN interfaces of the router. Switch 5. The PCs and switches on your home or SOHO network...on other types of networks, see Table 2-2. For details about the indicators of the router, see the descriptions in Table 3-1. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other sections of this chapter. 3.3 Powering On the Router To power on...
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...a technology that uses telephone lines to use an ADSL modem. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Indicator INTERNET Color White Orange WLAN White LAN1-LAN4 White Status On On On On Indicates A physical connection is set up between the WAN interface of the router and the Ethernet interface...through your PC, you can access the Internet through the router. ADSL is enabled. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3-3 A physical connection is set up between the WAN interface of the router and the Ethernet interface of an ADSL broadband network before the router is...
...a technology that uses telephone lines to use an ADSL modem. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Indicator INTERNET Color White Orange WLAN White LAN1-LAN4 White Status On On On On Indicates A physical connection is set up between the WAN interface of the router and the Ethernet interface...through your PC, you can access the Internet through the router. ADSL is enabled. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3-3 A physical connection is set up between the WAN interface of the router and the Ethernet interface of an ADSL broadband network before the router is...
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... your PC automatically and you can use the setup wizard provided by default), and then click OK. ----End You can view and set the parameters of Internet Access Parameters 4.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The router provides an easy-to-use Web-based... administrator account (admin by default) and the password (admin by the utility to configure the router quickly. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 4-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 4 Configuration of the router through this case, the router assigns an IP address to ...
... your PC automatically and you can use the setup wizard provided by default), and then click OK. ----End You can view and set the parameters of Internet Access Parameters 4.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The router provides an easy-to-use Web-based... administrator account (admin by default) and the password (admin by the utility to configure the router quickly. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 4-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 4 Configuration of the router through this case, the router assigns an IP address to ...
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... parameters, and then click Next. Click Submit. ----End 4-2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Set Connection Type based on . In this type, and then click Next. 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide When you configure the router for the first time, you can click Installation in chapter 3 "Hardware Installation...
... parameters, and then click Next. Click Submit. ----End 4-2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Set Connection Type based on . In this type, and then click Next. 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide When you configure the router for the first time, you can click Installation in chapter 3 "Hardware Installation...
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 5 Configuration of the WLAN is ...(typically 10s and at most 120s). The WPS indicator of the router to enable the router to Step 3. 5.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the AP PIN Mode The router supports the AP PIN mode of Internet Access Parameters." Press...the router quickly. Then the WPS indicator turns off. ----End After finishing the configuration, if the other PCs need to set to other WPS problems, see chapter 4 "Configuration of the WPS function. For details, see chapter 8 "FAQs." ...
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 5 Configuration of the WLAN is ...(typically 10s and at most 120s). The WPS indicator of the router to enable the router to Step 3. 5.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the AP PIN Mode The router supports the AP PIN mode of Internet Access Parameters." Press...the router quickly. Then the WPS indicator turns off. ----End After finishing the configuration, if the other PCs need to set to other WPS problems, see chapter 4 "Configuration of the WPS function. For details, see chapter 8 "FAQs." ...
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...need to set a wireless connection through the configuration software of router, and set the WPS mode to the default settings. To manually set up a wireless connection, do as follows: Set the WLAN parameters of the wireless network adapter. 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N ...Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 a wireless connection between your PC and the router manually. Click Reset PIN. 5. Click Submit. Set the following methods: z Use the tool...
...need to set a wireless connection through the configuration software of router, and set the WPS mode to the default settings. To manually set up a wireless connection, do as follows: Set the WLAN parameters of the wireless network adapter. 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N ...Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 a wireless connection between your PC and the router manually. Click Reset PIN. 5. Click Submit. Set the following methods: z Use the tool...
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... Properties dialog box, click OK. ----End Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 5-3 Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connection between you PC and the router. 8. Select Use Windows to close the dialog box, and then close the Computer...Connect in the WLAN list, indicating that is set up a wireless connection between your PC and the router manually, do as the WLAN name that you have recorded from the shortcut menu. 4. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. 9. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of ...
... Properties dialog box, click OK. ----End Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 5-3 Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connection between you PC and the router. 8. Select Use Windows to close the dialog box, and then close the Computer...Connect in the WLAN list, indicating that is set up a wireless connection between your PC and the router manually, do as the WLAN name that you have recorded from the shortcut menu. 4. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. 9. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of ...
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5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide After finishing the configuration, if the other PCs need to setting up a wireless connection manually, please repeat Step 3. 5-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01)
5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide After finishing the configuration, if the other PCs need to setting up a wireless connection manually, please repeat Step 3. 5-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01)
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...You only need to connect the desktop computers and the laptop to the router and set certain Internet access parameters of the Internet Access Account to the MAC Address." Step 3 Set the Internet access parameters of the router are completed before delivery. Issue 01 (... that these PCs can connect multiple PCs to the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the network adapter of Internet Access Parameters." HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to access the Internet wirelessly...
...You only need to connect the desktop computers and the laptop to the router and set certain Internet access parameters of the Internet Access Account to the MAC Address." Step 3 Set the Internet access parameters of the router are completed before delivery. Issue 01 (... that these PCs can connect multiple PCs to the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the network adapter of Internet Access Parameters." HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to access the Internet wirelessly...
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...unauthorized persons may use your WLAN from the router do as required to enter the correct name of the WLAN, that is, the service set identifier (SSID) of the WLAN is enabled, the wireless signals transmitted from unauthorized access. 6.3.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN Function ...SSID. After this function is reduced. You can find and display the SSID for the WLAN function. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. The...
...unauthorized persons may use your WLAN from the router do as required to enter the correct name of the WLAN, that is, the service set identifier (SSID) of the WLAN is enabled, the wireless signals transmitted from unauthorized access. 6.3.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN Function ...SSID. After this function is reduced. You can find and display the SSID for the WLAN function. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. The...
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... its SSID. After an SSID is disabled, a wireless client cannot connect to the WLAN that the WLAN cannot be used as required. Set Enable SSID to use the WPS function, you should enable SSID1. An SSID consists of the WLAN are not required. In addition, to...click Submit. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 6-3 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The router also provides the multi-SSID function. In addition, each virtual access point can configure multiple SSIDs, and then enable one SSID. Set Hide Broadcast to the WLAN. Then click Submit. ...
... its SSID. After an SSID is disabled, a wireless client cannot connect to the WLAN that the WLAN cannot be used as required. Set Enable SSID to use the WPS function, you should enable SSID1. An SSID consists of the WLAN are not required. In addition, to...click Submit. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 6-3 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The router also provides the multi-SSID function. In addition, each virtual access point can configure multiple SSIDs, and then enable one SSID. Set Hide Broadcast to the WLAN. Then click Submit. ...
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... on the WLAN is displayed. Step 4 In SSID, enter MyNewSSID. z AES = Advanced Encryption Standard Table 6-1 lists the rules for setting the password used for SSID Index. After this security mode. Thus, the WLAN works efficiently and the security of a WLAN, an important...should provide the corresponding password when connecting to the WLAN and data is being transmitted after secure encryption. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Configuration Example If your current SSID index is SSID1 and if you have used this SSID for a certain...
... on the WLAN is displayed. Step 4 In SSID, enter MyNewSSID. z AES = Advanced Encryption Standard Table 6-1 lists the rules for setting the password used for SSID Index. After this security mode. Thus, the WLAN works efficiently and the security of a WLAN, an important...should provide the corresponding password when connecting to the WLAN and data is being transmitted after secure encryption. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Configuration Example If your current SSID index is SSID1 and if you have used this SSID for a certain...
