Huawei EchoLife HG520 User manual

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Huawei.

EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway

User Manual

Manual Version: T1-20060310-V1.10

Product Version: V100R001

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form

or by any means without priorwritten consent of Huawei Technologies

Co., Ltd.

Trademarks

, HUAWEI, EchoLife are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co.,

Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual are

the property of their respective holders.

Notice

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure

accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and

recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any

kind, express or implied.

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Note:

The HG520 is used indoors only. Pay attention to the following when

installing and using the HG520.

Basic requirements

zRead this manual carefully before installing and using the

equipment.

zTake waterproof measures during storage, transportation and

operation of the equipment.

zAvoid collision during storage, transportation and operation of the

equipment.

zDo not dismantle the equipment by yourself. In case of failure,

send the equipment to an authorized maintainer.

zWithout prior written consent from Huawei, no company or

individual is allowed to decompile, disassemble, modify or

reverse engineer the equipment and shall be solely responsible

for any effect resulted from such action.

zWhile using the equipment, observe related laws and regulations,

and respect the legal rights of others.

Environmental Requirements

zPlace the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Avoid direct

irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight).

zKeep the equipment clean.

zPlace the equipment on a flat and stable platform which is beyond

the reach of children.

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zDo not put heavy objects on the equipment.

zLeave at least 10 cm space around the equipment for heat

dissipation.

zDo not put the equipment on any object that is flammable or not

transcalent, such as foam and rubber.

zDo not cover the equipment with any object or block the

ventilation holes of the equipment.

zKeep the equipment away from any heat source or exposed fire,

such as an electronic warmer and a candle.

zKeep the equipment away from appliances with a strong electric

field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven and a

refrigerator.

zKeep the equipment away from moisture or containers with liquid,

such as a vase and a cup.

Usage

zDo not allow children to use the equipment alone.

zDo not allow children to touch or play with the small fittings, to

avoid danger of deglutition.

zUse the power adapter provided with the equipment only.

zUse the accessories approved by the manufacturer.

zThe power supply shall meet the equipment specifications.

zBefore plugging or unplugging the cables, turn off the equipment

and unplug the power supply.

zWhile plugging or unplugging the cables, keep your hands dry

and do not touch the metallic part of a cable.

zDo not trample on, stretch, or over bend the equipment cables, to

avoid equipment failure.

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zDo not use broken or worn wires. If a wire is broken or worn,

contact your supplier for change.

zIn a lightning storm, turn off the equipment and unplug the power

supply, to avoid lightning strike.

zUnplug the power supply if the equipment is not used for a long

time.

zIn case of exceptions, turn off the equipment and unplug the

power supply immediately. Then contact your supplier for

maintenance. For example, the equipment emits smoke, peculiar

smell or exceptional sounds.

Cleaning

zBefore cleaning the equipment, turn off the equipment and unplug

the power supply.

zClean the equipment shell with a piece of soft cloth.

zIt is forbidden to spray liquid onto the equipment, to avoid damage

to the internal circuit.

zKeep the power socket clean and dry, to avoid electric shock or

other dangers.

Note:

If the device is in use for a long time, temperature of the shell will

go up. Please don’t worry. This is no exception and the device

can work normally.

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About This Manual

This manual introduces function, features and operations of EchoLife

HG520. The main contents are as follows:

To know Refer to

Features, network application and

hardware structure Chapter 1 Introduction

Installation Chapter 2 Installation

Basic configuration Chapter 3 Configuration

Preparation

Detail configuration introduction Chapter 4 Configuring

HG520

Introduce HG520’s WAN

connection mode Chapter 5 Connection

Mode

Describe frequently encountered

problems and solutions Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Technical specifications Chapter 7 Technical

Specifications

Technical terms and abbreviations Chapter 6 Acronyms and

Abbreviations

Environmental Protection

This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on

environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of

this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................6

1.1 Functions...............................................................................6

1.2 Network Application ..............................................................7

1.3 Appearance...........................................................................7

1.1.1 Front Panel.................................................................8

1.3.2 Rear Panel..................................................................9

Chapter 2 Installation.....................................................................11

2.1 Connecting Cables..............................................................11

2.2 Power on/off HG520 ...........................................................13

2.3 Getting online......................................................................13

Chapter 3 Configuration Preparation ...........................................14

3.1 Build up a Configuration Environment ................................14

3.2 Configure IP Settings on PC...............................................15

Chapter 4 Configuring HG520 .......................................................18

4.1 Before You Start..................................................................18

4.2 System Information.............................................................18

4.2.2 Service Information ..................................................20

4.2.3 Traffic Statistics........................................................22

4.3 Basic Configurations...........................................................24

4.3.1 ADSL Mode..............................................................24

4.3.2 WAN Setting.............................................................26

4.3.3 LAN Setting ..............................................................32

4.3.4 DHCP Setting...........................................................33

4.3.5 DNS Settings............................................................35

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4.3.6 NAT ..........................................................................36

4.3.7 IP Route Settings......................................................39

4.4 Advanced Settings..............................................................40

4.4.1 SCL (Service Control List) Setting............................40

4.4.2 RIP............................................................................41

4.4.3 QoS Setting..............................................................42

4.4.4 ACL (Access Control List) Setting............................44

4.4.5 SNTP Setting............................................................44

4.4.6 IP Filter.....................................................................45

4.4.7 Multinat Setting.........................................................47

4.4.8 Parental Control........................................................49

4.4.9 Port Mapping............................................................50

4.4.10 Protocol Block.........................................................52

4.5 Wireless Setup....................................................................53

4.5.1 Configuring Basic Features......................................54

4.5.2 Configuring Security.................................................55

4.5.3 Configuring MAC Filter.............................................64

4.5.4 Configuring Wireless Bridge.....................................65

4.5.5 Configuring Advanced..............................................68

4.5.6 Quality of Service over the 802.11 Interface............72

4.5.7 Viewing Station Info..................................................74

4.6 Tools ...................................................................................74

4.6.1 User Management....................................................74

4.7 System Diagnostics.............................................................75

4.7.2 Backup Settings........................................................76

4.7.3 System Log...............................................................77

4.7.4 Alarm Setting............................................................79

4.7.5 Firmware Upgrade....................................................80

4.7.6 Save & Reboot .........................................................80

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Chapter 5 Connection Mode..........................................................82

5.1 HG520 Connection Mode ...................................................82

5.2 Configuration Modes...........................................................82

5.2.1 PPPoA Dialup Mode.................................................82

5.2.2 PPPoE Dialup Mode.................................................83

5.2.3 MER Mode................................................................83

5.2.4 IPoA Mode................................................................84

5.2.5 Bridge Mode.............................................................84

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting............................................................86

6.1 Quick Troubleshooting........................................................86

Chapter 7 Technical Specifications..............................................88

Chapter 8 Acronyms and Abbreviations......................................93

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of

the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate this equipment.

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