Huawei HG531s User manual

HG531s V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router

User Guide

Contents

1 Product Overview

1 Supported Features

2 Ports and Buttons

3Indicators

2 Hardware Installation

5 Selecting an Installation Location

5ConnectingCables

7PoweringOn

3 Setting Network Parameters

8 Setting the Computer IP Address

8 Logging In to the Web Management Page

4 Wireless Connection Setup

9 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG531s V1

9 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button

10 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection

5 USB Device

12 USB Storage Device

12 Connecting a USB Device

13 Connecting to the Internet When Using 3G Service

14 Sharing a USB Printer

6 Maintenance Guide

15 Changing the Web Management Page Password

15 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password

16 Changing the PIN Code for Your SIM Card

16 Restoring Default Settings

7 FAQs

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

17 What Can I Do If the HG531s V1 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network

Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?

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

19 I Often Need to Restart the HG531s V1 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?

8 Appendix

20 Technical Specifications

21 Default Settings

9 For More Help

10 Legal Notice

Product Overview

Supported Features

The HG531s V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router (HG531s V1 for short) is a high-speed wireless

router designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the

HG531s V1.

•

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 HG531s V1 incorporates a high-performance ADSL2+ processor and provides high-speed Internet

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

High-Speed 3G Connectivity

The HG531s V1 provides a USB port into which you can insert a 3G data card to access the Internet

at high speeds.

Routing

The HG531s V1 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 HG531s V1 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting

802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the HG531s V1 delivers a

wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the HG531s V1

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

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

You can set up wireless connections between the HG531s V1 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.

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.

Easy Configuration and Management

The HG531s V1 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal

data.

Ports and Buttons

No. Item Description

1Reset

Restores the HG531s V1 to its default settings after you press and hold this

button for 6 seconds or more while the HG531s V1 is powered on.

Caution

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

caution.

2USB

Connects to a USB device.

Caution

If you connect a USB device to the HG531s V1, verify that the input

voltage and current of the USB device do not exceed 5 V/0.65 A.

Otherwise, the HG531s V1 may malfunction.

3On/Off Powers the HG531s V1 on or off.

456

WLAN/

WPS

Indicators

4Power Connects to a power adapter.

5LAN4~

LAN1

Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes (STBs), and

switches.

6ADSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.

7WLAN/

WPS

•

Enables or disables the WLAN function.

Press this button (more than 3 seconds) to enable the WLAN function.

•

Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.

Press this button (less than 3 seconds) to start WPS negotiation.

Indicator Status Description

Power

Steady green The HG531s V1 is powered on.

Off The HG531s V1 is powered off.

ADSL

Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.

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

activated.

Off

•

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

faulty.

•

The HG531s V1 is powered off.

Internet

Blinking green The HG531s V1 is connected to the Internet in router mode, and

data is being transmitted.

Steady green The HG531s V1 is connected to the Internet in router mode, but

no data is being transmitted.

Off

•

The HG531s V1 is in router mode, but not connected to the

Internet.

•

The HG531s V1 is in bridge mode.

•

The HG531s V1 is powered off.

WLAN

Blinking green The HG531s V1 has WLAN enabled, and data is being transmitted.

Steady green The HG531s V1 has WLAN enabled, but is not transmitting data.

Off

•

WLAN is disabled.

•

The HG531s V1 is powered off.

WPS

Blinking green

•

The HG531s V1 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.

•

The WPS indicator blinks for 120 seconds or less.

Steady green

•

The HG531s V1 is attempting to connect to a wireless client over

the WLAN using the WPS function.

•

The WPS indicator is steady on for 300 seconds, and then turns

off.

Off

•

WPS is disabled.

•

The HG531s V1 is powered off.

Hardware Installation

Selecting an Installation Location

Place the HG531s V1 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

HG531s V1.

•

Ensure that the computer and HG531s V1 are far from electric appliances that generate strong

magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

Connecting Cables

Installing the HG531s V1 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 HG531s V1 to

a telephone port for Internet access.

Follow the steps in the following figure to connect devices properly.

LAN1~

LAN4

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

cable, and data is being transmitted.

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.

Off

•

The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.

•

The HG531s V1 is powered off.

USB

Blinking green The HG531s V1 is connected to a USB device, and data is being

transmitted.

Steady green The HG531s V1 is connected to a USB device, but no data is being

transmitted.

Off

•

The HG531s V1 is not connected to any USB device.

•

The HG531s V1 is powered off.

When configuring the HG531s V1 for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the

HG531s V1 to a computer.

Installing the HG531s V1 on a 3G network

If you use the 3G data card to access the Internet, you can connect the data card to the USB interface

on the rear panel of the HG531s V1.

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

1Telephone wall jack 2Splitter 3Telephone

4Desktop computer 5Power adapter 6Set-top Box

7Laptop computer 8Smart Phone 9Pad

aLINE port bMODEM port cPHONE port

MODEM

PHONE

LINE

Powering On

To power on the HG531s V1, press its power button.

After the HG531s V1 is powered on, the HG531s V1 indicator turns on. If the indicators do not behave

as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.

1Data card 2Desktop computer 3Power adapter

4Laptop computer 5Smart Phone 6Pad

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