HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202497_02 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. For any assistance, please contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China Website: http://www.huawei.com Email: mobile@huawei.
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Selecting a Position for the HG232f ............................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Connecting Cables....................................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Powering On the HG232f ......................................................
Contents HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 FAQs ........................................................................................................................ 6-1 7 Appendix ................................................................................................................ 7-1 7.1 Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 7-1 7.2 Interfaces and Buttons ...................................
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Hardware Installation 1 Hardware Installation 1.1 Selecting a Position for the HG232f Place the HG232f in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose it to direct sunlight. For best results with the HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (HG232f for short) WLAN function, place the HG232f as follows: Place the HG232f in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer and the HG232f.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Hardware Installation When installing the base, ensure that the arrow on the base points in the same direction as the front panel of the HG232f. The following figure uses desktop and laptop computers as examples to show you how to connect to the Internet. In this example, the HG232f is connected to the desktop computer with cables and connected to the laptop computer over a wireless connection.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Hardware Installation 1.3 Powering On the HG232f Press the On/Off button on the side panel to power the HG232f on. When the Power indicator light remains lit, you can consider the HG232f to be working properly. To power the HG232f off, press the On/Off button again, and then unplug the power adapter.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 2 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 2.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility Most of the HG232f parameters are pre-set before delivery to meet common home application scenarios. To check the HG232f's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 2.2 Using the Setup Wizard After logging in to the web-based configuration utility, you can use the setup wizard provided by the utility to quickly configure the HG232f. When you configure the HG232f for the first time, you can view the setup wizard page after logging in to the utility.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters ----End After you complete the preceding procedure, you can start surfing the Internet. You need to perform the preceding procedure on a computer only once. The next time you power your computer on, you can start surfing the Internet without any further configurations.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 3 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect your computer to the HG232f over a wireless connection. The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varies by vendor. For details, see the installation guide provided by the vendor of your wireless adapter. 3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually You can set up a wireless connection manually.
3 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7. In the dialog box, enter the password you recorded in Step 1, and then click Connect. After the system verifies the password, Connected appears on the wireless network icon in the wireless network list, indicating that your computer has established a wireless connection to the HG232f. Step 4 Close Wireless Network Connection dialog box. ----End 3.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 4.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously Function Overview The HG232f provides four Ethernet ports and WLAN. Therefore, you can connect multiple computers to the HG232f over a wireless connection or through the Ethernet ports. The computers can then access the Internet simultaneously through the routing function of the HG232f.
4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The HG232f allows you to enable or disable the WLAN function. Configuration Example To enable or disable the WLAN function: Step 1 Step 2 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is then displayed. Step 3 Select Enable WLAN. – Select Enable WLAN to enable the WLAN function.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Step 2 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Select SSID1 for SSID Index. Set SSID to Enable. Set Hide broadcast to Enable, and then click Submit. Select SSID2 for SSID Index. Clear Enable for SSID, and then click Submit. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs. The WLAN configuration page is then displayed.
4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide As a result, only authorized parties can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access. The HG232f supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, meeting security requirements in diversified network environments. The WPS function can be used only when the security mode is set to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Blacklist: The computers whose MAC addresses are listed in the filtering list are prevented from connecting to the WLAN. Whitelist: The PCs whose MAC addresses are listed in the filtering list are allowed to be connected to the WLAN. You can select either of the preceding modes for the wireless MAC filtering function.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 4.4 Controlling Computers the Internet Access Rights of Function Overview You can prevent certain computers from accessing the Internet or allow only certain computers to access the Internet. In addition, you can specify the period during which computers are not allowed to access the Internet.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 10 Set the following parameters based on rule 1. Rule name: rule1 Source MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD Time control: Enable Start time: 00:00 End time: 18:59 Effective day: Select from Monday to Sunday. Status: Reject Step 11 Click Submit. Step 12 Click New. Step 13 Set the following parameters based on rule 2.
4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The configuration procedure is as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is then displayed. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click URL Filter. Click New. In URL, enter www.*.com. Select Reject for Status. Click Submit. ----End To delete a rule, select the desired rule from the rule list.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 4.7 Removing the Restriction Caused by the Binding of the Internet Access Account to the MAC Address Function Overview Certain network service providers bind your Internet access account to the MAC address of your computer's network adapter; only the computer with that MAC address can connect to the Internet.
4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Furthermore, IP addresses used by most users to access the Internet are dynamically assigned by network service providers, so many cannot use fixed IP addresses to access the resources provided on servers. The HG232f's Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) function allows Internet users to use fixed domain names to access the resources provided on servers.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring Frequently Used Functions External end port: 80 Internal host: 192.168.3.166 Internal port: 80 Click Submit. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > DDNS. Step 7 Step 8 The DDNS configuration page is then displayed. Step 9 Click New. Step 10 Select Others for Service provider. The DDNS function of the HG232f provides parameter setting templates of multiple DDNS providers.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Maintenance Guide 5 Maintenance Guide 5.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview You can configure all the parameters of the HG232f through the web-based configuration utility. To prevent unauthorized parties from changing these parameters, the user name and password are required to log in to the web-based configuration utility.
5 Maintenance Guide HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview By accessing the IP address 192.168.3.1 of the HG232f LAN port (the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0), you can change this IP address according to your individual requirements.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 4 Step 5 5 Maintenance Guide Click Download Configuration File. In the displayed dialog box, set the name and storage location of the configuration file, and then click OK. ----End To import the configuration file, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device. Click Configuration File. Click Browse.
5 Maintenance Guide Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device. Click Reset. Click Restore Default Settings. In the displayed confirmation dialog box, click OK. ----End 5.5 Upgrading Software Function Overview By using the software upgrading function, you can upgrade the software of the HG232f to its latest version.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 FAQs 6 FAQs Q 1: Can I use the HG232f as a DHCP server? Yes. The HG232f incorporates the DHCP server software. Q 2: How can I quickly restore the default settings of the HG232f? When the HG232f is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. The HG232f then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 FAQs Step 4 Step 5 Check the positions of the HG232f and computer. Ensure that they are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones. Place the HG232f and the computer in an open space. Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, passing through too many obstacles, such as walls and columns may negatively impact the transmission of WLAN radio signals.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 FAQs If the HG232f cannot access other web sites, restore to the default settings of the HG232f. If the problem persists, contact your network service provider. ----End Q 7: How do I improve the transmission quality of wireless signals? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Check the positions of the HG232f and computer.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Appendix 7 Appendix 7.1 Indicators Indicator Color Status Description Power Green On The HG232f is powered on. - Off The HG232f is powered off. Green On Internet Green Blinking Red On The HG232f is working in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up and an IP address has been obtained. No data is being transmitted. The HG232f is working in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Appendix Indicator Color Status Description Red Blinking WLAN WPS LAN1 to LAN4 7-2 The HG232f is working in bridge mode. The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted. - Off The HG232f is powered off or no WAN connection is set up. Green On The WLAN function is enabled, but no data is being transmitted on the WLAN. Green Blinking The WLAN function is enabled and data is being transmitted on the WLAN.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Appendix 7.2 Interfaces and Buttons Number Interface or Button Description 1 Reset To restore the HG232f to its default settings, power the HG232f on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. NOTE When the default settings are restored, your custom data is lost. Therefore, exercise caution when using the Reset button. 2 WPS Used to enable the WPS function.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Appendix 7.3 Default Settings Parameter Setting IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.3.1 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.
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