WS550 450Mbps Wireless Router User Guide
Contents 1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1 Supported Features............................................................................... 1 Ports and Buttons ................................................................................. 2 Indicators ............................................................................................. 3 2 Hardware Installation ................................................... 4 Selecting an Installation Location .
Turning On Smart Coverage................................................................ 26 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS550............................... 27 7 Maintenance Guide ..................................................... 28 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page ........................................................................................................... 28 Changing the Web Management Page Password ...............................
1 Product Overview Supported Features The WS550 450Mbps Wireless Router (WS550 for short) is a high-speed wireless router designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the WS550. Ethernet provides rugged stability, and with the WPS button, zero configuration is required for connections to multiple devices. Network range allows any device in a home to be connected with a transmission rate of up to 450Mbps.
Firewall The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks. ARP Attack Protection You can bundle an IP address and MAC address bi-directionally, which effectively protects your LAN from Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) attacks. Parental Controls Parents can control their children's computer usage by placing time limits on usage duration or forbidding access to certain websites.
Indicators Indicator Status Description Power Steady on The WS550 is powered on. Internet WLAN off The WS550 is powered off. Steady on The WS550 WAN port is connected to the Internet. Off The WS550 WAN port is not connected to any device. Steady on The WS550 has WLAN enabled. The WS550 has WLAN enabled by default, so the WLAN LED is steady on while the WS550 is powered on. WPS LAN off WLAN is disabled.
2 Hardware Installation Selecting an Installation Location Place the WS550 on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the best possible performance, take note of the following: Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer and WS550. Ensure that the computer and WS550 are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
Installing the WS550 on a Cable Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the cable broadband network, you can connect the WS550 to an Ethernet port of a Cable Modem, so that multiple computers could access the Internet. Connecting a Computer or Other Devices When the WS550 had been accessed to the network normal, you can add the Laptop computer, desktop computer, set-top box, pad, smart phone and other devices to the network.
Powering On To power on the WS550, press its On/Off button. After the WS550 is powered on, the WS550 indicator turns on. The following table lists how the indicators behave when the WS550 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly. Indicator Expected State Power Steady on Internet Steady on WLAN Steady on WPS Steady off LAN Steady on (A LAN port is connected to a computer or other Ethernet device through a network cable.
3 Setting Network Parameters Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS550 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. On Windows 7 1. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center. 2. Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. 3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. Initial configuration When using the WS550 for the first time, configure it as follows: Before configuring the WS550 ensure that the computer used for the configuration is connected to it and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or assigned with a static IP address. 1. Open a browser on the computer, enter 192.168.3.1 in the address box, and press Enter. 2. Click Let's Start.
3. The WS550 automatically checks your Internet connection method (dial-up connection for example). Follow the onscreen instructions to set the Internet access parameters, and click Next. 4. Click Next to configure the WS550's Wi-Fi network.
5. Enter the information required under Name and Password for the Wi-Fi network, and click Finish. – If Also used for web login is selected, the Wi-Fi password can be used to log in to the web configuration page. – If Also used for web login is not selected, besides Name and Password, Login password must also be set to log in to the web configuration page.
Logging In to the Web Management Page The WS550 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the WS550 parameters. Before you log in to the WS550 web management page, ensure that the computer used for the login is connected to the WS550 and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or assigned with a static IP address. 1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.3.1. Press Enter. 2. Enter the login password. Click Log in.
Scenario Connection Type When you are unsure of the network connection you subscribed to, you can select this mode that the device will detect the network connection automatically. Connect automatically The account name and password are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Connect with user account No parameter is provided by your ISP. The IP address is automatically assigned by the ISP. Connect without user account 3. Set WLAN parameters.
4. Click Broadband (PPPoE). 5. In User name and Password, enter the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your ISP. In Connection name, name the dial-up connection. Select or deselect Allow other people to use this connection. Then click Connect.
6. Return to the Network and Sharing Center page. Click Change adapter settings. Rightclick the icon for the dial-up connection you just set up and choose Create Shortcut from the shortcut menu. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes. After you successfully set up a PPPoE connection, a dial-up connection icon is displayed on your computer desktop. To connect to the Internet, double-click the dial-up connection icon. In the displayed dialog box, click Connect.
4 Wireless Connection Setup Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS550 and any WPS-capable device. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, the wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to the WS550 is WPS-capable. 1. Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation. For details, see the user guide for the wireless device. 2.
2. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS550. Click Connect. 3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. 4. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS550.
5 Network Security Improving WLAN Security Changing Your WLAN Name and Password WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN name and password. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Home Network tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings. 4. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page. 5. In SSID, enter a new WLAN name. 6. In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password. 7. Click Save.
6. Select the Only allow specific computers in the WLAN check box. 7. In Managed LAN devices, select the computer name for you wanted. 8. Click Save. Controlling Computer Internet Access You can set the period during which the PCs are not allowed to access the Internet. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Internet tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control. 4. Select Time Rules configuration page. 5. Click New time rule. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Internet tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control. 4. Select URL Filter configuration page. 5. Click New URL filter. 6. 7. 8. 9. In URL to block, enter the Web site address you specify. Select the Manually specify devices check box. In Apply to, select the computer name for you wanted. Click Save.
Controlling Computer Bandwidth By configuring bandwidth control policies, you can control the bandwidth of computers connected to the WS550 in the following ways: Determine the minimum bandwidth allocated to specific computers to help ensure the Internet access speed for those computers. Determine the maximum bandwidth certain computers can occupy so that bandwidth remains available to other computers. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Internet tab. 3.
4. In Download min, Download max, Upload min and Upload max, enter the desired rates. 5. From the Traffic management type drop-down list box, select a traffic management type. – IP QoS classification: In IP address, enter the IP address scope of the computer you want to control. – MAC QoS classification: From the MAC address drop-down list box, select the MAC address of the computer you want to control.
Configuring the Firewall The WS550 provides a firewall to help secure its WLAN and any devices connected to it. Set the firewall level based on site requirements to quickly configure the firewall. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Internet tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose Network Security. 4. Select Firewall configuration page. 5. In Firewall level, select the firewall level you specified. 6. Click Save.
6 WLAN Configuration Expanding WLAN Coverage To expand WLAN coverage, use the wireless distribution system (WDS) to set up a wireless connection between two WS550 devices. For example, if your house is too large to be fully covered by the WLAN provided by one WS550(A) device, add another WS550(B) device and set up a wireless connection between these two devices using the WDS. The WLAN coverage is then expanded.
e. Select Advanced Settings configuration page. Set the same value for the Channel about the two WS550, and click Save. Please select the same non-adaptive channel for Channel. 3. Set the web login IP addresses for the WS550 (A) and WS550 (B) to be different but on the same network segment. a. Log in to the web management page. b. Choose Home Network tab. c. In the navigation tree, choose LAN Interface. d. Select LAN Interface Settings configuration page.
e. In IP address, enter the WS550's IP addresses. For example, set the WS550 (A)'s IP address to 192.168.3.1 and the WS550 (B)'s to 192.168.3.100. f. Click Save. 4. Configure the DHCP function of the WS550 (A). Please ensure that the WS550 (B) has its DHCP server disabled. a. Log in to the web management page. b. Choose Home Network tab. c. In the navigation tree, choose LAN Interface. d. Select DHCP Server configuration page. e. Set DHCP Server to Enable. f. Click Save.
5. Configure the WDS function of the WS550 (B). Please ensure that the WS550 (A) has its WDS server disabled. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Log in to the web management page. Choose Home Network tab. In the navigation tree, choose WDS Bridge. Select 2.4 GHz Frequency Band configuration page. Set Enable to Enable. In Remote bridge MAC address, enter the wireless MAC address of other WS550. Click Save. You can also click Scan, then the wireless MAC address in the list of scanned wireless LAN, and then add it.
Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS550 You can use the web-based configuration utility to enable to disable the WLAN function. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Home Network tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings. 4. Select Basic Settings configuration page. 5. Select Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz. – Select Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz to enable the wireless network function. – Clear Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz to disable the wireless network function. 6. Click Save.
7 Maintenance Guide Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page The IP address used to log in to the WS550 web management page is the WS550 IP address. For security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS550 IP address conflicts with that of another device on the same network), you can change the WS550 IP address. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Home Network tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose LAN Interface. 4.
6. In New password, enter a new password, in Confirm password, enter the new password again. 7. Click Save. After the password is changed, the login page is displayed. Enter your new password to log in. If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the WPS/Reset button on the rear panel of the WS550 for over 6 seconds. The password used for logging in to the web management page is then restored to their default values.
Please save the WS550's configuration file and remember its storage location for necessary. For example, if you need to use the WS550 in different network environments always, you can configure the relevant parameters in these network environments and back up them carefully. If you want to change the network environment later, you can import the configuration file directly to restore the default configuration without any configuration again.
Using the Reset Button If you forget the login password to the web management page or could not access the web management page, use the reset button on the WS550 rear panel to restore the WS550 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS550 is restored, all custom data and settings will be lost. To restore the WS550 to its factory settings, power on the WS550 and press and hold the WPS/Reset button for at least 6 seconds until all the indicators turn off.
6. Click Restore Settings. During importing the configuration file, do not power off the WS550; otherwise, the restoring of the WS550 to the normal state may fail. 7. Then the WS550 automatically restarts to make the new configuration file useful. Upgrading Software The WS550 can be upgraded online using the web management page. Make sure you are connected to the Internet before the upgrade. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Maintain tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose Device Management.
Power Saving Settings To save power, you can set effective time for your WS550's LED indicators and Wi-Fi function. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Maintain tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose ECO Setting. 4. Select ECO Settings configuration page. 5. Select the Enable ECO LED and Enable ECO WLAN check boxes. 6. Set Time. 7. Click Save.
8 Huawei HiLink Huawei HiLink is a management application for your Huawei home router. With Huawei HiLink, you can easily manage your WS550 from your mobile phone. Device management: Huawei HiLink enables you to easily manage wireless devices connected to the WS550's Wi-Fi network. Parental control: Your children can surf the Internet only within periods specified by you. For more information, scan the following two-dimension code to download Huawei HiLink.
9 Reference Operations Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows On Windows 7 1. Right-click Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu. 2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services. 3. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, right-click WLAN AutoConfig and choose Properties from the shortcut menu. 4. In the displayed dialog box, check that Service status is Started. 5. Click OK to close the dialog box.
3. In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 70-F3-95-0C49-4E. The 70-F3-95-0C-49-4E string is your computer's MAC address.
10 FAQs What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? 1. Open Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings, and ensure that all check boxes are deselected. 2. Check that the computer IP address is 192.168.3.*. (* is any integer from 2 to 254.) 3. Check that the cables are securely connected to the WS550. If the problem persists, restore the WS550 to its default settings.
11 Appendix Technical Specifications Item Specifications Power supply 12 V DC, 0.5 A Power consumption <6W Ambient operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC Ambient humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) Dimensions (H x W x D) 32 mm x 210 mm x 135 mm (1.26 in. x 8.27 in. x 5.31 in.), antenna excluded Weight About 260 g WLAN standard 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (2.4GHz) Wireless transmission rate(2.4G) 802.11b Up to 11 Mbit/s 802.11g Up to 54 Mbit/s 802.
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