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Address: Website: Email: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huaweidevice.com terminal@huawei.com For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router V100R001 User Guide Issue Date Part Number 01 2010-04-01 202201 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 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.huaweidevice.com terminal@huawei.com For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router V100R001 User Guide Issue Date Part Number 01 2010-04-01 202201 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service.
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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 2-2 2.2.2 Indicators...2-2 3 Hardware Installation 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the Router 3-2 3.4 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 3-3 3.5 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network 3-6 3.6 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network 3-7 4 Configuration...
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 2-2 2.2.2 Indicators...2-2 3 Hardware Installation 3-1 3.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 3-1 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections 3-1 3.3 Powering On the Router 3-2 3.4 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 3-3 3.5 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network 3-6 3.6 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network 3-7 4 Configuration...
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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 ...
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 ...
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HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other devices 3-2 Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network ...3-4 Figure 3-3 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network ...3-5 Figure 3-4 Cable connections of a CATV broadband network before the...
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections between the router and other devices 3-2 Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network ...3-4 Figure 3-3 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network ...3-5 Figure 3-4 Cable connections of a CATV broadband network before the...
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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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...) users. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1 Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router (hereinafter referred to this document. Conventions Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in equipment damage, data loss, ...performance degradation, or unexpected results. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods ...
...) users. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1 Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router (hereinafter referred to this document. Conventions Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in equipment damage, data loss, ...performance degradation, or unexpected results. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods ...
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... in turn . Examples of files, directories, folders, and users are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs. For example, log in turn . About This Document HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide General Conventions The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Convention Times New Roman Boldface Italic Courier...
... in turn . Examples of files, directories, folders, and users are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs. For example, log in turn . About This Document HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide General Conventions The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Convention Times New Roman Boldface Italic Courier...
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Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Action Click Double-click About This Document Description Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer.
Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Action Click Double-click About This Document Description Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer.
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... it from 0°C to 40°C. z Keep the device far from colliding with other people. z Do not place any object. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them...
... it from 0°C to 40°C. z Keep the device far from colliding with other people. z Do not place any object. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1-1 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them...
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...center. 1-2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) z Ensure that the power adapter meets the specifications indicated on the use the device where using wireless devices is not used for a long time, power it off , remove all the cables connected to it . Maintenance z If the ...occur. Otherwise, they may damage the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z When using the device, ensure that the antenna of the device is damaged. z Ensure that the power adapter...
...center. 1-2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) z Ensure that the power adapter meets the specifications indicated on the use the device where using wireless devices is not used for a long time, power it off , remove all the cables connected to it . Maintenance z If the ...occur. Otherwise, they may damage the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. 1 Warnings and Precautions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z When using the device, ensure that the antenna of the device is damaged. z Ensure that the power adapter...
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z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Do not use any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it . Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1-3
z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to it off, and then remove all the cables connected to clean the device shell. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 1 Warnings and Precautions z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Do not use any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device. z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it . Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 1-3
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...configuring a static IP address z Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1, RIP version 2, and Static Routing Protocol z IP quality of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls z WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) and Ethernet standard (IEEE 802... 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 (SOHO) users.
...configuring a static IP address z Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1, RIP version 2, and Static Routing Protocol z IP quality of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls z WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) and Ethernet standard (IEEE 802... 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 (SOHO) users.
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... Local and remote configuration through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-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 ...socket. WPS is lost. Then supply the power socket with caution. LAN1-LAN4 Ethernet interfaces 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 the ...
... Local and remote configuration through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-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 ...socket. WPS is lost. Then supply the power socket with caution. LAN1-LAN4 Ethernet interfaces 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 the ...
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... state lasts no data is being transmitted on the WAN interface. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview Table 2-2 Indicators of the router and data is disabled. A connection is set up a wireless connection with a wireless client (such as an ADSL modem) through a network cable, but the router is installed) through the WPS function. A physical connection is being...
... state lasts no data is being transmitted on the WAN interface. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 2 Product Overview Table 2-2 Indicators of the router and data is disabled. A connection is set up a wireless connection with a wireless client (such as an ADSL modem) through a network cable, but the router is installed) through the WPS function. A physical connection is being...
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2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Indicator LAN1-LAN4 Color White White - 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 data is being transmitted. NOTE ADSL = ... 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) through a network cable and data is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the...
2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Indicator LAN1-LAN4 Color White White - 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 data is being transmitted. NOTE ADSL = ... 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) through a network cable and data is set up between the corresponding LAN interface of the...
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... as described in an open space and ensure that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections between the router and other devices. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation 3 Hardware Installation 3.1 Selecting a Position for a better performance of the WLAN: z Place the...
... as described in an open space and ensure that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. 3.2 Knowing Cable Connections Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections between the router and other devices. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware Installation 3 Hardware Installation 3.1 Selecting a Position for a better performance of the WLAN: z Place the...
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... that connects your home or SOHO network are connected through the router and the LAN interfaces of the router. Router 4. PC 6. 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 the router, connect the power adapter to the POWER interface of the...
... that connects your home or SOHO network are connected through the router and the LAN interfaces of the router. Router 4. PC 6. 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 the router, connect the power adapter to the POWER interface of the...
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... Ethernet interface of an Ethernet device (such as an ADSL modem) through a network cable and you need to configure the router as described in chapter 4 "Configuration of Internet Access Parameters." 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...
... Ethernet interface of an Ethernet device (such as an ADSL modem) through a network cable and you need to configure the router as described in chapter 4 "Configuration of Internet Access Parameters." 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...
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... installed on the network 1 POWER LAN 2 RESET ADSL 6 MODEM ## ### # PHONE LINE 5 3 4 1. PC 4. Splitter 6. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network. 3-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Their interface types and cable connections, however, are similar to those of the...
... installed on the network 1 POWER LAN 2 RESET ADSL 6 MODEM ## ### # PHONE LINE 5 3 4 1. PC 4. Splitter 6. 3 Hardware Installation HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Cable connections of an ADSL broadband network before the router is installed on the network. 3-4 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) Their interface types and cable connections, however, are similar to those of the...
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... a network cable to connect the WAN interface of the ADSL modem. Splitter 7. ADSL modem PHONE LINE 6 5 2. Telephone 6. Power adapter of a PC. Router 3. Telephone line interface on the network POWER LAN4 RESET LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN 1 8 POWER LAN RESET ADSL 2 7 MODEM ## ### # 3 4 1....Step 4 To install the router on an ADSL broadband network, do as follows: Connect the ADSL modem as described in its user guide. PC 5. Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the wall 8. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware ...
... a network cable to connect the WAN interface of the ADSL modem. Splitter 7. ADSL modem PHONE LINE 6 5 2. Telephone 6. Power adapter of a PC. Router 3. Telephone line interface on the network POWER LAN4 RESET LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN 1 8 POWER LAN RESET ADSL 2 7 MODEM ## ### # 3 4 1....Step 4 To install the router on an ADSL broadband network, do as follows: Connect the ADSL modem as described in its user guide. PC 5. Power adapter of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the wall 8. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 3 Hardware ...