HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 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 Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China Website: http://www.huawei.com Email: mobile@huawei.
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2013. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and possible licensors.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Product Introduction ............................................................................................ 1-1 2 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................... 2-1 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router .............................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Installing the Hardware ............................................................
Contents HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server ............................... 5-17 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN ...................................................................... 5-20 6 Maintenance Guide .............................................................................................. 6-1 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility ...... 6-1 6.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as the router) is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. On the network side, the router provides an Ethernet interface that is used to access the Internet at a high speed.
1 Product Introduction 1-2 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of peer-to-peer (P2P) software Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose it to direct sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as follows: Place the router in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer and the router.
2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers use Ethernet interfaces as Internet interfaces. In such a network, you can access the Internet through your computer if a network adapter is installed on the computer. Figure 2-1 Shows the cable connections of a community broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network On the ADSL broadband network, the ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. Figure 2-2 Shows the cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Power adapter of the router 3. Power adapter of the ADSL modem 5. ADSL modem 7. Splitter 2. Router 4. Desktop computer 6. Telephone 8.
2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Shows the cable connections of a CATV broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Power adapter of the router 3. Desktop computer 5. Power adapter of the cable modem 2-4 2. Router 4. Cable modem 6.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on the side panel to power the router on. When the Power indicator light remains lit, you can consider that the router to be working properly. To power the router off, press the On/Off button again, and then unplug the power adapter.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most of the router parameters are pre-set before delivery to meet common home application scenarios. To check the router's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility.
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5. Go back to the former page, and click OK.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows XP operating system is as follows: 1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. 3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK.
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5. Go back to the former page, and click OK. If you disable the DHCP function, please ensure that the IP address of the computer and that of the router LAN interface are in the same network segment to enable the computer to access the web-based configuration utility. Step 2 Open a web browser on your computer and ensure that the browser does not use any proxy servers. Using Internet Explorer 8.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 2. On the Connections tab of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your LAN is cleared. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, clear Use a proxy server for your LAN, and then click OK. Step 3 Step 4 Enter http://192.168.3.1 in the address bar, and then press Enter.
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Step 5 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Click Login. The first time you log in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to change the password is displayed. The wizard page will be displayed when you have not modified the default password. If you don’t to change the password, click Skip to skip the wizard and go immediately to the configuration wizard page.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters If you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after logging in to the web-based configuration utility. However, you can still click Setup Wizard in the upper right corner to display the setup wizard page.
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Step 3 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide If you choose PPPoE, Static IP, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to the Internet as long as the router is working properly. If you choose Bridge, use the dial-up software on the computer to set up a dial-up connection each time you access the Internet. Set WLAN parameters, and then click Next. The default SSID and key are printed on the router's rear label.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use it to access the wireless network set up by the router. 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. 4.
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect. Step 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click OK. Step 4 After the key is verified, Connected is displayed on the right of the network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set up between the computer and router. ----End 4.1.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect. Step 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click Connect. Step 4 After the key is verified, Connected is displayed on the right of the network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set up between the computer and router.
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS Button The router 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 computer and the router quickly. To set up such a wireless connection: Step 1 Check whether the WLAN indicator light of the router is on.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters The WPS indicator light of the router starts blinking. If the WPS indicator light does not start blinking, the WPS function cannot be enabled. For solutions to other WPS issues, see chapter 8 "FAQs." Step 3 Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless network adapter on your computer within 2 minutes, and then wait for a short while (typically 10 seconds, at most 120 seconds).
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously Function Overview The router provides four Ethernet ports and WLAN. Therefore, you can connect multiple computers to the router over a wireless connection or through the Ethernet ports. The computers can then access the Internet simultaneously through the routing function of the router.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router 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 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN WLAN signals are transmitted in the air and can be easily intercepted by unauthorized parties. If the wireless signals are not encrypted, unauthorized parties may use your WLAN or obtain data transmitted on the WLAN. To improve the security of data transmitted on the WLAN, the router provides multiple security-related settings for the WLAN function.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 6 Step 7 Select SSID2 for SSID Index. Clear Enable for SSID, and then click Submit. Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End If you no longer wish to hide the WLAN SSID, you can start broadcasting the SSID again as follows: In Hide broadcast, clear Enable, and then click Submit.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN Function Overview When your router is delivered, the SSID is pre-set. You can find this pre-set SSID on the rear panel label of your router. However, you can change the SSID of your router as required.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is being transmitted. As a result, only authorized parties can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access. The router supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, meeting security requirements in diversified network environments.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions ----End After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN Function Overview After the SSID is hidden and an optimum security mode is used, your WLAN is in a secure state.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 2 Step 3 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3. In the displayed command line window, enter ipconfig /all, and then press Enter. Multiple lines of information are displayed. Find the line of information that is similar to Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-09-11-04-DD. 00-11-09-11-04-DD is the MAC address of the computer. Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Through the MAC address filtering function of the router, the preceding requirements can be met after you enter the MAC addresses of the computers to be controlled. The MAC address filtering function controls the option of whether to allow a computer connected to the router to access the Internet.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is then displayed. Step 8 Click MAC Filter. Step 9 Click New. 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.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 12 Click New. Step 13 Set the following parameters based on rule 2. Rule name: rule2 Source MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD Time control: Enable Start time: 19:59 End time: 23:59 Effective day: Select from Monday to Sunday. Status: Reject Step 14 Click Submit.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End To delete a rule, select the desired rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule, and then click Remove. 5.5 Prohibiting Computers from Accessing Specified Web Sites Function Overview You can restrict computers from accessing specified web sites or restrict computers to access only specified web sites.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 1 Step 2 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter 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. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The filter page is then displayed. ----End To delete a rule, select the desired rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule, and then click Remove. 5.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Each computer can be configured with only one bandwidth control rule. A bandwidth control rule distinguishes different computer s based on the IP addresses of the computer s. It is recommended that you configure your computer to obtain an IP address from the router automatically. After the IP address of your computer is obtained, you can configure the bandwidth control rule based on this IP address.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions ----End To restrict the available bandwidth of a computer, select Restrict Maximum Bandwidth for Mode. To configure more than four rules, you can perform adding, deleting, and editing operations in the Bandwidth list in the lower area of the page. 5.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Step 2 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Firewall. The firewall page is then displayed. Step 3 Step 4 Select High for Firewall level. Click Submit. ----End 5.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The WAN interface configuration page is then displayed. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Set MAC Address Clone to Enable. Click Clone My PC's MAC. Click Submit. ----End 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server Function Overview Without special settings, Internet users cannot access the web or FTP servers on a LAN.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide The IP address of the web server is 192.168.3.166. You can use the port relay function of the NAT and DDNS function to implement the preceding requirements. Before the configuration, you need to complete the following actions: Apply for the DDNS from a DDNS provider to obtain relevant parameters. Apply for a domain name for the web site from the institution that manages web site domain names.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 8 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > DDNS. The DDNS configuration page is then displayed. Step 9 Click New. Step 10 Select Others for Service provider. The DDNS function of the router provides parameter setting templates of multiple DDNS providers. After a template is selected, the router sets relevant parameters automatically. You can change the parameter settings as required.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN Function Overview The router supports the WDS function. Through the WDS function, two routers can be connected wirelessly, thus expanding the coverage of a WLAN. Table 6-3 lists three WDS working modes, functions in each working mode, and relevant setting requirements.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The security modes set on the two wireless routers can be different but the encryption modes should be the same. The SSIDs of the two WLANs can be different but it is recommended that the two WLANs use the same SSID. Thus, wireless terminals can use one SSID to connect to the WLAN that is expanded.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Set the subnet mask of the LAN interface to 255.255.255.0. Disable the DHCP server function. Enable the DHCP relay function. Select SSID1 for SSID (default value). Set the name of SSID1 to my SSID that is the same as the setting on router A. Set the WLAN channel to 1 that is the same as the setting on router A.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 3 Configure the WDS function of router A. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. 2. Click WLAN WDS. 3. Select Enable. 4. Select Repeater for WDS MODE. 5. Click New. 6. Select mySSID for Select SSID. 7. In MAC Address, enter BB:BB:BB:BB:BB:BB. This MAC address is the wireless MAC address of router B and is recorded in Step 1. 8. Click Submit.
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1. Log in to the Web-based configuration utility of router B. 2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. 3. Set the following parameters. − Channel: 1 − SSID Index: SSID1 − SSID: mySSID − Enable SSID: Enable − Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK − WPA Pre-Shared Key: MyPassword@2012 WPA Encryption: AES 4. Click Submit. Configure the WDS function of router B. 1.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 3. Under DHCP Server, click Submit. Step 8 Enable the DHCP relay function of router B. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN. The DHCP page is displayed. 2. Under DHCP Option Pool, select Computer in Device type. 3. Set DHCP relay to Enable. 4. Click Submit. 5. Repeat 2 to 4 to enable the DHCP relay function for each port in the LAN port drop-down list box.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview You can configure all the parameters of the router 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.
6 Maintenance Guide HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide If you cannot remember the user name and password that you have set, you can restore them to their default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button for 6 or more seconds. Once complete, the login information of the web-based configuration utility is restored to default settings. When the default settings are restored, your custom data is lost. Therefore, exercise caution when using the Reset button. 6.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File Function Overview By using the parameter backup function, you can save a backup of the router configuration file to a computer. If the router configuration file is modified by mistake, you can import the backup file to the router.
6 Maintenance Guide Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Click Browse. In the displayed dialog box, select the backup configuration file, and then click OK. Click Upload Configuration File. ----End 6.4 Restoring Default Settings Function Overview By default, many parameters are already set when the router is manufactured. Those parameters enable the router to work in most of network environments.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide When the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored. If your operations fail after multiple configurations and you need to cancel all the preceding configurations, you can use the web-based configuration utility to restore to the default settings.
6 Maintenance Guide 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 Firmware Upgrade. Click Browse. In the displayed dialog box, select the upgrade file, and then click OK. Click Software Upgrade.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs 7 FAQs Q 1: Can I use the router as a DHCP server? Yes. The router incorporates the DHCP server software. Q 2: How can I quickly restore the default settings of the router? When the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs Step 4 Step 5 Check the positions of the router 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 router 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 7 FAQs ----End Q 7: How do I improve the transmission quality of wireless signals? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Check the positions of the router 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 your router in an open space.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Appendix 8 Appendix 8.1 Indicators Indicator Color Status Description Power Green On The router is powered on. - Off The router is powered off. Green On Internet Green Blinking Red On The router is working in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up and an IP address has been obtained. No data is being transmitted. The router is working in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted.
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Appendix Indicator Color Status Description Red Blinking WLAN WPS LAN1 ~ LAN4 8-2 The router is working in bridge mode. The WAN connection is set up. Data is being transmitted. - Off The router 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 8 Appendix 8.2 Interfaces and Buttons Number Interface or Button Description 1 Reset To restore the router to its default settings, power the router 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 8 Appendix 8.3 Default Settings Parameter Setting IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.3.1 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huawei.
