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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 of...
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 of...
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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 ...10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN 6-17 7 Maintenance Guide 7-1 7.1 Changing the Administrator Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility......... 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...
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 ...10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN 6-17 7 Maintenance Guide 7-1 7.1 Changing the Administrator Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility......... 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...
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...time. Provides additional information to this document are defined as the router). Indicates a tip that may help you can understand the functions and features of the router and the procedures for small office or home office (SOHO) ... Product Name HG231f Version V100R001 Intended Audience This document is intended for installing and configuring the router. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router (hereinafter referred...
...time. Provides additional information to this document are defined as the router). Indicates a tip that may help you can understand the functions and features of the router and the procedures for small office or home office (SOHO) ... Product Name HG231f Version V100R001 Intended Audience This document is intended for installing and configuring the router. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router (hereinafter referred...
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...IEEE) 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n − Establishment of a secure wireless connection by the Wi-Fi Alliance z Integration of the functions of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls z WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g,... Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and configuring a static IP address z Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1, RIP version 2, and Static Routing Protocol z IP quality 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...
...IEEE) 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n − Establishment of a secure wireless connection by the Wi-Fi Alliance z Integration of the functions of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port switches, and firewalls z WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g,... Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and configuring a static IP address z Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1, RIP version 2, and Static Routing Protocol z IP quality 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...
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2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide z Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software 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 the router, power on the router, press and hold the RESET button for easy and...
2 Product Overview HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide z Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software 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 the router, power on the router, press and hold the RESET button for easy and...
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... an ADSL modem. On this case, you cannot access the Internet through the router. A physical connection is a technology that uses telephone lines to configure the router as described in chapter 4 "Configuration of Internet Access Parameters." To access an ADSL network through your PC, you ... an ADSL modem) through a network cable and you need to provide broadband access services. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3-3 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 ...
... an ADSL modem. On this case, you cannot access the Internet through the router. A physical connection is a technology that uses telephone lines to configure the router as described in chapter 4 "Configuration of Internet Access Parameters." To access an ADSL network through your PC, you ... an ADSL modem) through a network cable and you need to provide broadband access services. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 3-3 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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... bar of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 4.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The router provides an easy-to-use the setup wizard provided by the utility ...to configure the router quickly. You can use Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 By default, the DHCP function of the router through this case, the router assigns an IP address to your PC obtains ...
... bar of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 4.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The router provides an easy-to-use the setup wizard provided by the utility ...to configure the router quickly. You can use Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 By default, the DHCP function of the router through this case, the router assigns an IP address to your PC obtains ...
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... this case, you can see the setup wizard page after logging in the upper right corner to the Web-based configuration utility. To configure the router through the setup wizard, do as prompted, ensure that all the connected devices are proper, and then click Next.... PC and the router and between the router and the network access device (such as described in to display the setup wizard page. Click Submit. ----End 4-2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide When you configure the router for the first ...
... this case, you can see the setup wizard page after logging in the upper right corner to the Web-based configuration utility. To configure the router through the setup wizard, do as prompted, ensure that all the connected devices are proper, and then click Next.... PC and the router and between the router and the network access device (such as described in to display the setup wizard page. Click Submit. ----End 4-2 Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide When you configure the router for the first ...
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... through the WLAN. The WPS indicator of WLAN Parameters 5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button The router supports the WPS function. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 5 Configuration of the router blinks. To set up a wireless connection between your PC and the router quickly. For the solutions to other PCs need to set the Security...
... through the WLAN. The WPS indicator of WLAN Parameters 5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button The router supports the WPS function. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 5 Configuration of the router blinks. To set up a wireless connection between your PC and the router quickly. For the solutions to other PCs need to set the Security...
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... as follows: Set the WLAN parameters 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 quickly. Enter the WPS PIN in the AP PIN text box. Click Submit. 5 Configuration of router, and set a wireless connection through the configuration software of your network adapter. To set up...
... as follows: Set the WLAN parameters 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 quickly. Enter the WPS PIN in the AP PIN text box. Click Submit. 5 Configuration of router, and set a wireless connection through the configuration software of your network adapter. To set up...
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... then click Connect in the WLAN list, indicating that you PC and the router. 8. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. 9. For details, see chapter 4 "Configuration of the dialog box. 7. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. 2. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 If your PC runs on your PC...
... then click Connect in the WLAN list, indicating that you PC and the router. 8. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. 9. For details, see chapter 4 "Configuration of the dialog box. 7. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. 2. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 If your PC runs on your PC...
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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)
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... MAC Address." To remove the restriction, see chapter 4 "Configuration of the router are completed before delivery. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to the router wirelessly or through the routing function of the router. Thus, you have bound your old desktop computer. Most configurations of Internet Access Parameters." For details, see chapter...
... MAC Address." To remove the restriction, see chapter 4 "Configuration of the router are completed before delivery. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to the router wirelessly or through the routing function of the router. Thus, you have bound your old desktop computer. Most configurations of Internet Access Parameters." For details, see chapter...
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.... After this function is displayed. The WLAN configuration page is enabled, the wireless signals transmitted from a wireless router carries the SSID. Thus, manual operations for selection and confirmation. In addition, the user of hiding the SSID. Generally, the wireless signals transmitted from the router do as required. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.2 Enabling or Disabling the...
.... After this function is displayed. The WLAN configuration page is enabled, the wireless signals transmitted from a wireless router carries the SSID. Thus, manual operations for selection and confirmation. In addition, the user of hiding the SSID. Generally, the wireless signals transmitted from the router do as required. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6.2 Enabling or Disabling the...
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... SSID is hidden, you enter a wrong SSID, the PC cannot connect to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Set Enable SSID to Enable, and then click Submit. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The router also provides the multi-SSID function. You can change of the...
... SSID is hidden, you enter a wrong SSID, the PC cannot connect to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Set Enable SSID to Enable, and then click Submit. HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The router also provides the multi-SSID function. You can change of the...
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... WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in diversified network environments. 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 period, to change this security mode is used, a wireless client should provide the corresponding password when connecting to the...
... WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in diversified network environments. 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 period, to change this security mode is used, a wireless client should provide the corresponding password when connecting to the...
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...6-5 z Set the encryption mode to MyPassword@2009. z Set the password used for accessing the WLAN to AES. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. The password consists of five visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 64 hexadecimal characters. To set the ...After the password used for accessing a WLAN is changed, you use the router at home, to select an optimum security mode, plan the parameters as 40-bit encryption). HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing ...
...6-5 z Set the encryption mode to MyPassword@2009. z Set the password used for accessing the WLAN to AES. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. The password consists of five visible ASCII characters entered through a keyboard or 64 hexadecimal characters. To set the ...After the password used for accessing a WLAN is changed, you use the router at home, to select an optimum security mode, plan the parameters as 40-bit encryption). HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Table 6-1 Rules for setting the password used for accessing ...
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... of allowing a PC connected to the router to access the Internet. In the displayed command line window, enter ipconfig /all. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide only specified PCs to be connected... to the WLAN, thus preventing unauthorized users from 1 to 32. Configuration Example For example, you have a desktop computer and a ...
... of allowing a PC connected to the router to access the Internet. In the displayed command line window, enter ipconfig /all. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide only specified PCs to be connected... to the WLAN, thus preventing unauthorized users from 1 to 32. Configuration Example For example, you have a desktop computer and a ...
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...Source MAC address is different from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to be 00:11:09:11:04:DD. Configuration Example For example, you have bought a PC for your PC from being restricted, you enter the MAC addresses of allowing a... replace the hyphens (-). Through the MAC address filtering function of the router, the preceding requirements can be met after you can prohibit certain PCs from that of a Windows XP operating system. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 6-7 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step...
...Source MAC address is different from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to be 00:11:09:11:04:DD. Configuration Example For example, you have bought a PC for your PC from being restricted, you enter the MAC addresses of allowing a... replace the hyphens (-). Through the MAC address filtering function of the router, the preceding requirements can be met after you can prohibit certain PCs from that of a Windows XP operating system. Issue 01 (2010-04-01) 6-7 HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step...
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...Select a time service address for Time zone. Step 6 Click Submit. Step 13 Click Submit. Step 14 Click . z Rule 2: From 19:59 to Enable. The configuration procedure is prohibited before 19:00 in to Enable. Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Parent Control. Step 8 Click MAC Filter. Step 16 Set...Step 15 Set Time control to 23:59 each day, prohibit the PC whose MAC address is prohibited after 20:00 in the evening. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide After the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the...
...Select a time service address for Time zone. Step 6 Click Submit. Step 13 Click Submit. Step 14 Click . z Rule 2: From 19:59 to Enable. The configuration procedure is prohibited before 19:00 in to Enable. Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Parent Control. Step 8 Click MAC Filter. Step 16 Set...Step 15 Set Time control to 23:59 each day, prohibit the PC whose MAC address is prohibited after 20:00 in the evening. 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router User Guide After the function of automatically synchronizing the time of the...
