HG630a Home Gateway User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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User Guide Issue Date 2012-07-24 Part Number 202517 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang...
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Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.
Contents 1 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started ......1 1.1 Connecting Cables Using the DSL Port .......... 1 1.2 Connecting Cables Using the WAN Port ......... 3 1.3 Connecting Cables Using the USB Port ........4 2 Setting Network Access Parameters ........5 2.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility ......
1 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the HG630a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG630a). You can go online using the DSL, Ethernet, and USB modem services. However, you can only use one type of service at one time. The default way of...
After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side panel to power on the HG630a. After you power on the HG630a, the Power indicator turns on. The DSL indicator lights up and starts blinking. This indicates that the DSL port activation is in progress.
After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side panel to power on the HG630a. After you power on the HG630a, the Power indicator turns on, the WAN indicator turns on. This indicates that the HG630a is working properly. When the WAN indicator starts blinking, data is being transmitted between the HG630a and the connected device.
4. Power adapter 5. HG630a Getting Started After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side of the HG630a to power on the HG630a. After you power on the HG630a, the Power indicator turns on, the USB indicator turns on. This indicates that the HG630a is working properly. When the USB indicator starts blinking, data is being transmitted between the HG630a and the connected device.
The HG630a then assigns an IP address to your computer automatically. If you disable the DHCP function, please ensure that the IP address of the computer and that of the HG630a LAN port are in the same network segment to enable the computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
2.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection for Internet Access The HG630a works in routing mode by default. And the HG630a starts to set up a dial-up connection automatically after the startup. You can access the network after you power on your computer. You do not need to install any special dial-up software on your computer or perform dial-up operations on your computer.
HG630a wirelessly: Windows 7 supports the WPS function. Windows XP supports the WPS function using the wireless network adapter. Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the HG630a's side panel for at least 1 second.
Step 2 Enable the WPS negotiation function on the computer within 2 minutes. Wait for a while, the WPS indicator on the HG630a stops blinking and turns steady on, indicating that a wireless connection is set up between the HG630a and computer.
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You need to set up a wireless connection only once. Then you can access the wireless network anytime you want as long as that the wireless network name and password are not changed. When the HG630a is working properly, your computer connects to the HG630a automatically after its wireless function is enabled.
If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button on the rear panel of the HG630a for over 6 seconds. The user name and password used for logging in to the web-based configuration utility are then restored to their default values.
Using the WLAN Button To enable or disable the wireless network function, press the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG630a over 1 second. The WLAN indicator indicates the status of the wireless network function. Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility...
Explorer, and then enter the new IP address in the address bar. Ensure that the IP address of the computer is in the same network segment as that of the HG630a so that the computer can access the web-based configuration utility.
Reset button on the rear panel for over 6 seconds, and then release the button. You can also do the following to restore the HG630a to its default settings from the web-based configuration utility: Step 1 Log in to the HG630a's web-based configuration utility.
FTP Client The HG630a supports a home storage and printing function. After a portable storage device is connected to the USB port, you can configure the HG630a through the FTP server to access the portable storage device from the LAN or Internet.
Without special settings, Internet users cannot access the web or FTP servers on a LAN. By using the network address translation (NAT) function of the HG630a, specified Internet users are allowed to access the web and FTP servers on a LAN.
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Select Application, and then select Security web server (HTTP) for Application. The port mapping function of the HG630a provides parameter setting templates of multiple applications. After a template is selected, the HG630a sets relevant parameters automatically. You can change the parameter settings as required.
Yes. The HG630a incorporates the DHCP server software. How can I quickly restore the default settings of the HG630a? When the HG630a is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. The HG630a then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored.
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Step 2 Check whether the WLAN indicator of the HG630a is on. If the WLAN indicator is off, the WLAN function of the HG630a is disabled. If this is the case, enable the WLAN function. For details about how to enable the WLAN function, see section 5.1 "Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function."...
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Place your HG630a and computer in a different direction. Step 5 Avoid using your HG630a to access a WLAN during thunderstorms. What can I do if the WLAN of the HG630a is not encrypted and the computer cannot access the WLAN? Step 1 Delete the settings of wireless network connections from your computer.
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6. Click OK. Step 2 Create a wireless network connection that is not encrypted.
The HG630a is powered on. The HG630a is powered off or faulty. Blinking The HG630a is being activated through DSL. Steady on The HG630a is activated through DSL. The HG630a is powered off. The HG630a is activated through WAN or USB modem.
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The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted. The HG630a is working in bridge mode. The HG630a is working in routing mode, but the connection to the WAN has not been set The HG630a is powered off. WLAN The WLAN connection is set up, but no data is being transmitted.
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Indicator Status Description Blinking The HG630a is being activated through USB modem. Data is being transmitted on the USB port. Steady on The HG630a is activated through USB modem. A portable storage device is connected to the ...
WLAN Used to enable or disable wireless network function quickly. On/Off Used to power on or off the HG630a. Used to connect to the MODEM port on the splitter or connect to the telephone wall jack. 5 ~ 8 LAN4~...
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HG630a may not work correctly. Power Used to connect to the power adapter. Reset To restore the HG630a to its factory settings, power it on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 6 seconds, and then release it. NOTE After you restore the HG630a to its factory settings, your user settings will be lost.
Password used to log in to HuaweiUser the web-based configuration utility SSID used to access wireless Check the label on the HG630a's network rear panel WLAN key used to access wireless Check the label on the HG630a's...
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Item Specification Wireless transmission rates 802.11b Up to 11 Mbit/s 802.11g Up to 54 Mbit/s 802.11n (with Up to 300 Mbit/s 2T2R external antenna used)
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