Huawei HG658 V2 User manual

HG658 V2 Home Gateway

User Guide

Contents

1 Product Overview

1 Supported Features

2 Ports and Buttons

3Indicators

2 Hardware Installation

6 Selecting an Installation Location

6 Installing the HG658 V2 on a DSL Broadband Network

7PoweringOn

3 Setting Network Parameters

8 Setting the Computer IP Address

8 Logging In to the Web Management Page

8 Setting Network Access Parameters

4 Wireless Connection Setup

11 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button

11 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection

5 WLAN Configuration

12 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG658 V2

12 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password

6 Network Security

14 Improving WLAN Security

17 Controlling Computer Internet Access

17 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

18 Controlling Computer Bandwidth

20 Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the Internet

21 Configure DMZ

22 Configure Application Filter

23 Configure Port Forwarding

25 Configure Routing

26 Configure UPnP

7 IP Telephony

27 Introduction to IP Telephony

27 Configuring VoIP

29 Placing a VoIP Call

8 USB Device

30 USB Storage Device

30 Connecting a USB Device

32 Configure DLNA

33 Sharing a USB Printer

9 Maintenance Guide

34 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page

34 Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password

35 Restoring Default Settings

36 Upgrading Firmware

36 Using Ping Tool Diagnose Network

37 Using Tracert Tool Diagnose Network

10 Reference Operations

38 Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

40 Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows

41 Checking the Computer MAC Address

11 FAQs

43 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page?

43 What Can I Do If the HG658 V2 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network

Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?

43 What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet?

45 I Often Need to Restart the HG658 V2 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?

45 What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC Address Filtering and MAC Address

Filtering?

45 Can I Change the WLAN Password?

12 Appendix

46 Technical Specifications

47 Default Settings

13 For More Help

14 Legal Notice

Product Overview

Supported Features

The HG658 V2 Home Gateway (HG658 V2 for short) is a high-speed wireless router designed for home

and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the HG658 V2.

•

Digital subscriber line (DSL) 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

300Mbps.

•

A powerful firewall is provided with a flexible network configuration and quality of service (QoS)

strategy, enabling different home devices to enjoy high-speed and high-quality broadband services.

High-Bandwidth DSL Connectivity

The HG658 V2 incorporates a high-performance ADSL2+/VDSL processor and provides high-speed

Internet access and abundant services to be delivered through the digital subscriber line (DSL).

Routing

The HG658 V2 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.

WLAN

The HG658 V2 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting

802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the HG658 V2 delivers a

wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the HG658 V2

supports multiple wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.

Bandwidth Control

The HG658 V2 supports bandwidth control and allocates bandwidth to different computers within

your home based on Internet access requirements. Your family can then access the Internet, play

online games, and watch videos without interfering with each other.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

You can set up wireless connections between the HG658 V2 and Wi-Fi enabled devices by pressing

the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.

Firewall

The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks.

Parental Controls

Parents can control their children's computer usage by placing time limits on usage duration or

forbidding access to certain websites.

Easy Configuration and Management

The HG658 V2 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal

data.

Ports and Buttons

No. Item Description

1WPS Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.

2WLAN Enables or disables the WLAN function.

3On/Off Powers the HG658 V2 on or off.

4Power Connects to a power adapter.

5DSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.

6LAN1

～

LAN4 Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes

(STBs), and switches.

7Phone1

～

Phone2 Connects to a telephone.

Power

DSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 Phone2 Phone1

45 7

WPS

Reset

USB

WLAN

On/Off

Indicators

8USB

Connects to a USB device, such as a USB storage device or a USB

printer.

Caution

If you connect a USB device to the HG658 V2, verify that the

input voltage and current of the USB device do not exceed

5 V/0.5 A. Otherwise, the HG658 V2 may malfunction.

9Reset

Restores the HG658 V2 to its default settings after you press and

hold this button for 6 seconds or more while the HG658 V2 is

powered on.

Caution

A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use

with caution.

Indicator Status Description

Power

Steady green The HG658 V2 is powered on.

Off The HG658 V2 is powered off.

No. Item Description

VoI P

WAN

Steady green A digital subscriber line (DSL) connection has been set

up and activated.

Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.

Off No DSL connection has been set up, or the DSL

connection is faulty.

Internet

Steady green The HG658 V2 is connected to the Internet in router

mode, but no data is being transmitted.

Blinking green The HG658 V2 is connected to the Internet in router

mode, and data is being transmitted.

Off

•

The HG658 V2 is in router mode, but not connected to

the Internet.

•

The HG658 V2 is in bridge mode.

WLAN

Steady green The HG658 V2 has WLAN enabled, but is not

transmitting data.

Blinking green The HG658 V2 has WLAN enabled, and data is being

transmitted.

Off WLAN is disabled.

WPS

Steady green

The HG658 V2 is connected to a wireless client, such

as a computer with a wireless network adapter, over

the WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

function.

Blinking green The HG658 V2 is attempting to connect to a wireless

client over the WLAN using the WPS function.

Off WPS is disabled.

LAN1

～

LAN4

Steady green

The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such

as a computer) with a network cable, but no data is

being transmitted.

Blinking green The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with

a network cable, and data is being transmitted.

Off The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.

Indicator Status Description

USB

Steady green The HG658 V2 is connected to a USB device, but no

data is being transmitted.

Blinking green The HG658 V2 is connected to a USB device, and data

is being transmitted.

Off The HG658 V2 is not connected to any USB device.

VoIP

Steady green The HG658 V2 is registered with a SIP server, but no

data is being transmitted.

Blinking green The HG658 V2 is registered with a SIP server, and

data is being transmitted.

Off The HG658 V2 is not registered with a SIP server.

Indicator Status Description

Hardware Installation

Selecting an Installation Location

Place the HG658 V2 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

HG658 V2.

•

Ensure that the computer and HG658 V2 are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

Installing the HG658 V2 on a DSL Broadband Network

In some communities, Internet service providers use telephone lines to provide broadband access

services.

If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the HG658 V2 to a

telephone port for Internet access.

Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.

1Telephone wall jack 2Splitter 3Telephone

Power

DSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 Phone2 Phone1

When configuring the HG658 V2 for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the HG658

V2 to a computer.

Powering On

To power on the HG658 V2, press its power button.

After the HG658 V2 is powered on, the HG658 V2 indicator turns on. The following table lists how

the indicators behave when the HG658 V2 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as

expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.

4HG658 V2 5Power adapter 6Desktop computer

7Set-top Box 8Laptop computer 9Smart Phone

10 Pad

aLINE port bPHONE port cMODEM port

Indicator Expected State

Power Steady on

WAN Steady on

WLAN Steady on

LAN Steady on or blinking (indicator of the connected LAN port)

Internet Steady on or blinking

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