EchoLife HG556a Home Gateway Service Manual HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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EchoLife HG556a Service Manual Contents Contents About This Document ............................................................................................... 1 1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 1-1 2 Product Overview ................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 Product Features................................................................................
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual Contents 6.4 Using the USB Printer Function.................................................................................. 6-5 6.5 Improving the Security of a WLAN ............................................................................ 6-8 6.5.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN ......................................................................... 6-8 6.5.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN..................................................................... 6-9 6.5.
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual Figures Figures Figure 3-1 Cable connections of the terminal................................................................... 3-1 Figure 4-1 Wide Area Network (WAN) Setup page....................................................... 4-3 Figure 4-2 ATM PVC Configuration page..................................................................... 4-3 Figure 4-3 Connection Type page ...................................................................................
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual Tables Tables Table 2-1 Indicators of the terminal.................................................................................. 2-1 Table 2-2 Interfaces and buttons of the terminal............................................................... 2-2 Table 3-1 PC settings required to log in to the Web-based configuration utility............... 3-3 Table 4-1 Work mode of the WAN interface.....................................................................
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the functions, features, and configuration methods of the EchoLife HG556a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the terminal). By reading this document, you can understand the functions and features of the terminal and the procedures for installing and configuring the terminal. Related Versions The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual About This Document Chapter Describes 3 Quick Start The methods for connecting the terminal, powering on the terminal, and logging in to the Web-based configuration utility of the terminal. 4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters The methods for configuring the Internet access parameters of the terminal. 5 Configuration of WLAN The methods for setting up a wireless connection.
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual About This Document General Conventions The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Convention Description Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman. Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in boldface. For example, log in as user root. Italic Book titles are in italics. Courier New Examples of information displayed on the screen are in Courier New.
EchoLife HG556a Service Manual About This Document Convention Description > Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder. Keyboard Operations The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Format Description Key Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab. Key 1+Key 2 Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt+A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.
1 Safety Precautions 1 Safety Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise specified, the device includes the device and its accessories. Basic Requirements z During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent it from colliding with other objects. z Do not dismantle the device.
1 Safety Precautions z During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables connected to it to prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes. Precautions for Using Wireless Devices z The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. z Do not use the device where using wireless devices is prohibited or may cause interference or danger.
1 Safety Precautions Maintenance z If the device is not used for a long time, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to it. z If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or unusual sound or smell, stop using the device immediately, power it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center. z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, causing malfunction of the device.
1 Safety Precautions Български: С настоящето Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. декларира, че този уред съответства на основните изисквания и другите разпоредби на Директива 1999/5/EC. Česky: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími souvisejícími opatřeními směrnice 1999/5/EC. Dansk: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
1 Safety Precautions Polski: Wymieniona w tym dokumencie firma Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. deklaruje, że niniejsze urządzenie spełnia zasadnicze wymagania w zakresie zgodności oraz inne odnośne postanowienia Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português (Europeu) : Deste modo, a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões relevantes da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Română: Prin prezenta Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Features The EchoLife HG556a Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the terminal) is a home gateway using the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) technology. It also supports high-speed wireless uplink through HSPA stick. The Home Gateway is the core component of the digital home.
2 Product Overview Indicator Color Status Meaning Wi-Fi - Off The Wi-Fi network is not activated. Red Blinking slowly The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) process is in progress. Red On The Wi-Fi connection is in good condition. Red Blinking quickly The Wi-Fi connection is normal and data is being transmitted on the link. - Off The ADSL connection is not activated. Red Blinking slowly The ADSL connection is in process. Red On The ADSL connection is in good condition.
2 Product Overview Interface or Button Meaning Wi-Fi Enable or disable the Wi-Fi function and the WPS function. USB Connects a USB storage device, such as a USB disk, a printer etc. RESET Restores the factory settings if this button is pressed and hold more than 5 seconds. NOTE After you restore the factory settings, the customized data will be lost. Therefore, press the RESET button with caution. POWER Connects a power adapter.
3 Quick Start 3 Quick Start 3.1 Connecting Cables Figure 3-1 shows the cable connections of the terminal. Figure 3-1 Cable connections of the terminal 1. Telephone jack on the wall 4. Telephone 7. Power adapter 2. Micro-filter 5. PC Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 3. Splitter 6.
3 Quick Start If you have another phone, do as follows refer to the left of the Figure 3-1: 1. Unplug your telephone cable from the wall socket. 2. Connect the micro-filter to the wall socket. 3. Connect the phone to the micro-filter with the DSL cable. 3.2 Inserting the USB Stick 1. Remove the SIM card holder from the USB stick. 2. Insert the SIM card into the card holder. 3. Reinsert the SIM card holder into the USB stick. 4.
3 Quick Start 3.3 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility The terminal provides simple and easy Web-based configuration utility, through which you can view or configure the working parameters of the terminal. Table 3-1 lists the PC settings required to log in to the Web-based configuration utility of the terminal. Table 3-1 PC settings required to log in to the Web-based configuration utility Item Requirement Network protocol Enable TCP/IP.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface 4 Configuring the WAN Interface The terminal supports ADSL uplink and HSPA uplink, and you can choose any of the two modes to access the Internet. Just keep the default settings, you can access the Internet and do not need to do any configuration. 4.1 Selecting ADSL uplink mode When you select the ADSL uplink mode, the WAN interface of the terminal supports multiple work modes, as listed in Table 4-1.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface Table 4-2 lists the information to be collected before configuring the ADSL uplink mode. Table 4-2 Parameter for the ATM PVC Configuration page 4-2 Parameter Description VPI/VCI It specifies the VPI and VCI of the PVC. The value is set as 8/35 by default. The VPI and VCI of the PVC of the terminal should be consistent with those of the PVC of the devices on operator networks so that the connection between the terminal and the devices can be set up through the PVC.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface 4.1.1 Configuring the PPPoA Mode To configure the PPPoA mode for the WAN interface, do as follows Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. For details, see section 3.3 "Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility." Choose Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree. Select ADSL Uplink. Click Next to show the Wide Area Network (WAN) Setup page.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface Step 6 Step 7 Enter the value in the VPI and VCI text boxes that provided by the Internet Service Provider. Click Next to show the Connection Type page. Figure 4-3 Connection Type page Step 8 Step 9 Select PPP over ATM (PPPoA). Choose LLC/ENCAPSULATION in the Encapsulation Mode drop-down list box. Click Next to show the PPP Username and Password page for PPPoA, set the parameters refer to Table 4-3.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface Table 4-3 Parameters for the PPP Username and Password page Parameter Description PPP Username The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider. PPP Password The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider. PPP's MTU:[296-1492] The maximum length of the transported IP package with the selected PPPoA protocol. PPP's LCP Echo-req Interval:[10-60] It specifies the time interval of the two echo-requests.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface Figure 4-5 PPP Username and Password page for PPPoE Table 4-4 Parameters for the PPP Username and Password page Step 4 Step 5 Parameter Description PPP Username The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider. PPP Password The user name of the PPP, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider. PPPoE Service Name The name of the PPPoE, which is provided by the Internet Service Provider.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface 4.1.3 Configuring the MER Mode To configure the MER mode for the WAN interface, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Repeat from the step1 to the step 7 of 4.1.1 "Configuring the PPPoA Mode." On the Connection Type page, select MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER). Keep other settings by the Internet Service Provider. Click Next to show the WAN IP Settings page, you can keep the default settings or set the parameters refer to Table 4-5.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface 4.1.4 Configuring the IPoA Mode To configure the IPoA mode for the WAN interface, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Repeat from the step1 to the step 7 of 4.1.1 "Configuring the PPPoA Mode." On the Connection Type page, select IP over ATM (IPoA). Click Next to show the WAN IP Settings page for IPoA, you can keep the default settings or set the parameters refer to Table 4-6.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface Step 4 Step 5 Click Next to show the Network Address Translation Settings page, just keep the default settings. Make sure choose Data in the Service Name drop-down list box. Click Next to show the WAN Setup-Summary page, click Save to save the settings. Click Back to make any modifications. Reboot the terminal so that the settings take effect. ----End 4.1.
4 Configuring the WAN Interface 4.2 Selecting HSPA uplink mode To configure the WAN parameters by HSPA uplink mode, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. For details, see section 3.3 "Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility." Choose Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree. Select USB Uplink. If you choose the USB uplink, insert the USB stick firstly. More details, see section 3.2 "Inserting the USB Stick.
5 Configuration of WLAN 5 Configuration of WLAN 5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the Wi-Fi Button The terminal supports the WPS function. If your network adapter also supports the WPS function, you can use the WPS function to set up a wireless connection between your PC and the terminal quickly. To set up a wireless connection, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Press the Wi-Fi button on the side panel and hold it for more than four seconds to enter the WPS negotiation state.
5 Configuration of WLAN If your PC runs on Windows XP, you can use the wireless zero configuration that is provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connection between your PC and the terminal. This section takes Windows XP as an example and describes how to set up a wireless connection between your PC and the terminal manually. To set up a wireless connection between your PC and the terminal manually, do as follows: Step 1 Record the WLAN name and the WLAN access password.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the Internet Function Overview The terminal provides four Ethernet interfaces and the WLAN function. Thus, you can connect multiple PCs to the terminal wirelessly or through the Ethernet interfaces. Then the PCs can access the Internet simultaneously through the routing function of the terminal.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The terminal supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. Thus, you can enable or disable the WLAN function as required. Configuration Example To disable the WLAN function, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Choose Wireless > Basic in the navigation tree. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. Step 3 Clear Enable Wireless, and then click Submit.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.3 Using the Home Storage Function Function Overview The terminal supports the home storage function. Portable storage devices, such as USB flash drives and portable hard disks, can be connected to the USB port on the terminal. If your portable storage device is a card reader, insert the storage card (for example CF, SD, and MMC card) in the card reader, and then connect the card reader to the USB interface of the terminal.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.3.1 Accessing the Storage Device by the FTP Client To access the portable storage device by the FTP client, do as follows. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Launch the Internet Explorer and enter FTP://192.168.1.1. In the Login dialog box, enter the user name and the password for logging in to the FTP server (the default user name and password are vodafone) and then click Login.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 3 Double click the USBDisk_1 folder, and then you can see the folder structure of your portable storage device. ----End 6.3.3 Accessing the Storage Device by Mapping Network Drive The terminal allows you to accessing the portable storage device by mapping as a network drive, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop of your PC.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.4 Using the USB Printer Function To enable the USB printer function, do as follows. Step 1 Connect the cables refer to Figure 6-5. Figure 6-5 USB printer connection Step 2 Step 3 6-6 Configure the web page as follows: 1. Launch the Internet Explorer on your computer and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 2. Enter the user name and the password in the displayed window, and then click OK. 3.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Figure 6-6 Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard page 3. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer and then click Next. Figure 6-7 Add Printer Wizard page Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 4. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network. 5. Enter http://192.168.1.1:631/printers/myprinter in the URL text box, click Next. The address 192.168.1.1:631 is preset and cannot be changed, myprinter is the printer name that you specified. 6. Choose the printer model that you want. If there is no printer model for you to choose, please install the printer driver on your PC first. 7.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.5 Improving the Security of a WLAN The signals of a WLAN are transmitted in the air. Therefore, unauthorized persons can receive the wireless signals easily. If the wireless signals are not encrypted, unauthorized persons may use your WLAN or obtain the data transmitted on the WLAN. To ensure the security of the data transmitted on the WLAN, the terminal provides multiple security-related settings for the WLAN function.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Enable the Enable Wireless option text box. Clear the Hide Access Point option text box, and then click Save/Apply. In the Wireless - Guest/Virtual Access Points area, enter SSID2 in the SSID text box. Clear the Enabled option text box. Then click Save/Apply. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions the corresponding password when connecting to the WLAN and data is being transmitted after secure encryption. Thus, only authorized persons can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access. The terminal supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in diversified network environments.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The WLAN configuration page is displayed. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Select Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK in Network Authentication drop-down list box. In WPA Pre-Shared Key text box, enter MyPassword. Select AES in WPA Encryption drop-down list box. Click Save/Apply. ----End After the password used for accessing a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a PC to the WLAN. 6.5.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions network cable. A wireless network adapter is installed on the laptop. To allow only the laptop to be connected to the WLAN and prohibit other unauthorized users from accessing the WLAN, you can use the whitelist mode of the wireless MAC filtering function. To create a whitelist and allow only your laptop to be connected to the WLAN, do as follows: Step 1 View and record the MAC address of the laptop. Take the Windows XP operating system as an example.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 6.6 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs Function Overview You can prohibit certain PCs from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to access the Internet. In addition, you can set the period during which certain computers are not allowed to access the Internet. Through the MAC address filtering function of the terminal, the preceding requirements can be met after you enter the MAC addresses of the PCs to be controlled.
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Click to select: Select from Monday to Sunday Start Blocking Time (hh:mm): 00:00 z End Blocking Time (hh:mm): 18:59 Click Save/Apply. Click Add. Set the following parameters based on rule 2. z User name: Internet access after 20:00 in the evening z Other MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD z Click to select: Select from Monday to Sunday z Start Blocking Time (hh:mm): 19:59 z End Blocking Time (hh:mm): 23:59 Click Save/Apply.
7 Maintenance Guide 7 Maintenance Guide 7.1 Changing the Administrator Password Function Overview You can configure all the parameters of the terminal through the Web-based configuration utility. To prevent unauthorized personnel from changing these parameters, you need to use the administrator name and password to log in to the Web-based configuration utility. After logging in to the Web-based configuration utility, you can change the administrator password.
7 Maintenance Guide 7.2 Configuring the LAN Interface To configure the LAN parameters, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Choose Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Change the parameters refer to Table 7-1. Generally keep the default settings is OK. Table 7-1 Parameters for the Local Area Network (LAN) Setup page Step 3 Parameter Description IP Address It specifies the IP address of the LAN interface of the terminal.
7 Maintenance Guide 7.3 Backing Up or Updating a Configuration File Function Overview By using the parameter backup function, you can save a backup of the configuration file of the terminal to a PC. If the configuration file of the terminal is modified by mistake, you can import the backup file to the terminal. Configuration Example For example, you have modified multiple advanced parameters according to actual requirements; and you need to modify the parameters again for some reasons.
7 Maintenance Guide z z Pressing the RESET button Using the Web-based configuration utility Configuration Example For example, you have changed the login password of the Web-based configuration utility and you have forgotten the login password. You can press the RESET button to quickly restore the default settings of the terminal. When the terminal is powered on, press and hold the RESET button for more than 3s, and then release it.
7 Maintenance Guide 7.6 Updating Software Function Overview By using the software upgrading function, you can upgrade the software of the terminal to the latest version. During the upgrade, do not power off the terminal; otherwise, the terminal may get damaged. Configuration Example You can download the latest software from your Internet Service Provider. To update the software of the terminal, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
8 FAQs 8 FAQs Question 1: Can I use the terminal as a DHCP server? Yes, you can. The terminal incorporates the DHCP server software. Question 2: How can I quickly restore the default settings of the terminal? To restore the default settings of the terminal, power on the terminal, press and hold the RESET button for a minimum of five seconds, and then release the RESET button.
8 FAQs Question 5: Step 1 What can I do if noises exist during telephone calls? Ensure that a splitter is installed. A splitter helps to protect the call quality of the asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) from being affected due to the interference of other type of signals. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Ensure that telephone cables are properly connected. Especially ensure that the telephone cable connecting to the splitter is properly connected.
8 FAQs Check the list of wireless network connections and ensure that the terminal is connected to the WLAN. Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Ensure that the PPP dialing software is properly installed and that the parameters of the software are correctly configured. Check whether you can use the PPP dialing software to dial successfully. Try to access multiple Web sites to check whether the terminal can access other Web sites.
8 FAQs Step 2 4. In the Preferred Networks group box, select the latest wireless network connection saved on your computer. Then click Remove. 5. Delete all the other wireless network connections from the Preferred Networks group box. 6. Click OK. Create a wireless network connection that is not encrypted. ----End 8-4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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