Huawei EchoLife HG520 User manual

EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway
User Manual

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HUAWEI
EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway
User Manual
V100R001

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EchoLife HG520 Home Gateway
User Manual
Manual Version T2-20050627-V1.10
Product Version
V100R001
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About This Manual
Release Notes
This manual applies to HG520 V100R001.
Related Manuals
The related manuals are listed in the following table.
Manual Content
EchoLife HG520 Home
Gateway User Manual
It is used for assisting you in data
configurations and typical applications.
EchoLife HG520 Home
Gateway Quick Quide
It will guide you to install HG520
quickly.
Organization
The manual introduces the system structure, hardware description,
configuration guide of the HG510.
There are four chapters in the manual.
Chapter 1 System Overview profiles the system characteristics,
main functions, system structure, external interfaces and networking
applications of the HG520.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Description focuses on the hardware modules
of the HG520. It discusses in detail the structure and configuration of
the hardware system of the equipment. This chapter covers the front
panel, real panel and the HG520 connection.
Chapter 3 Preparing Configuration
Chapter 4 Quick Setup presents the quick setup configuration of the
HG520 step by step.
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup presents the advanced setup
configuration of the HG520 step by step.
Chapter 6 Wireless Setup presents the wireless setup configuration
of the HG520 step by step.
Chapter 7 Diagnostics presents the diagnostics service of the
HG520 .
Chapter 8 Management presents the management service of the
HG520 .
Chapter 9 Device Info presents the device info of the HG520 .
Chapter 10 Technical Specifications presents the technical
specification of the HG520.
Chapter 11 Appendix includes the abbreviations and acronyms
used in this manual.
Intended Audience
The manual is intended for the following readers:

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zTechnical marketing specialists
zInstallation engineers and technicians
zOperation and maintenance personnel
Conventions
The manual uses the following conventions:
I. General conventions
Convention Description
Arial Normal paragraphs are in Arial.
Boldface Headings are in Boldface.
II. GUI conventions
Convention Description
< > Button names are inside angle brackets. For
example, click the <OK> button.
[ ]
Window names, menu items, data table and
field names are inside square brackets. For
example, pop up the [New User] window.
/ Multi-level menus are separated by forward
slashes. For example, [File/Create/Folder].

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III. Symbols
Eye-catching symbols are also used in this manual to highlight the
points worthy of special attention during the operation. They are
defined as follows:
Caution,Warning, Danger: Means reader be extremely careful
during the operation.
Note,Comment, Tip,Knowhow,Thought: Means a
complementary description.
IV. 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 System Overview ............................................................ 1
1.1 System Features ................................................................... 1
1.2 System Requirements........................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Description..................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel............................................................................ 3
2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................ 4
2.3 Connecting the Hardware ..................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Preparing Configuration................................................. 8
3.1 Setup..................................................................................... 8
3.2 Establishing the Connection ................................................. 8
Chapter 4 Quick Setup ................................................................... 11
4.1 Configuring PPPoE ............................................................ 11
4.2 Configuring IPoA ................................................................. 19
4.3 Configuring Bridge .............................................................. 25
4.4 Configuring MER................................................................. 32
4.5 Configuring PPPoA ............................................................. 32
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup............................................................ 34
5.1 Configuring WAN ................................................................ 35
5.2 Configuring LAN.................................................................. 35
5.3 Configuring NAT.................................................................. 36
5.3.1 Virtual Servers Configuration ................................... 36
5.3.2 Port Triggering Configuration ................................... 38

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5.3.3 DMZ Host Configuration........................................... 39
5.4 Configuring Security............................................................ 40
5.4.1 Outgoing IP Filtering Configuration .......................... 40
5.4.2 Incoming IP Filtering Configuration .......................... 42
5.4.3 Parental Control Configuration ................................. 44
5.5 Configuring Quality of Service ............................................46
5.6 Configuring Routing ............................................................ 48
5.6.1 Default Gateway Configuration ................................ 49
5.6.2 Static Route Configuration ....................................... 50
5.6.3 RIP Configuration ..................................................... 51
5.7 Configuring DNS ................................................................. 53
5.7.1 DNS Server Configuration........................................ 53
5.7.2 Dynamic DNS Configuration .................................... 54
5.8 Configuring DSL.................................................................. 56
5.9 Configuring Port Mapping ................................................... 57
Chapter 6 Wireless Setup .............................................................. 60
6.1 Configuring Basic Features................................................. 60
6.2 Configuring Security............................................................ 61
6.2.1 WEP Configuration ................................................... 61
6.2.2 802.1X Configuration................................................ 63
6.2.3 WPA/WPA2 Configuration........................................ 64
6.2.4 WPA/WPA2-PSK Configuration ............................... 65
6.3 Configuring MAC Filter........................................................ 66
6.4 Configuring Wireless Bridge ............................................... 68
6.5 Configuring Advanced Setting ............................................ 69
6.6 Viewing Station Info ............................................................ 71

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Chapter 7 Diagnostics.................................................................... 73
Chapter 8 Management .................................................................. 74
8.1 Settings ............................................................................... 74
8.2 Viewing System Log ........................................................... 78
8.3 Configuring SNMP Agent.................................................... 81
8.4 Configuring Internet Time ................................................... 81
8.5 Configuring Access Control ............................................... 82
8.6 Updating Software............................................................... 85
8.7 Auto Update ........................................................................ 86
8.8 Save/Reboot ....................................................................... 88
Chapter 9 Device Info ..................................................................... 89
9.1 Summary............................................................................. 89
9.2 WAN.................................................................................... 89
9.3 Statistics.............................................................................. 90
9.3.1 LAN/WAN ................................................................. 90
9.3.2 ATM .......................................................................... 91
9.3.3 ADSL ........................................................................ 92
9.4 Route................................................................................... 94
9.5 ARP..................................................................................... 94
Chapter 10 Technical Specifications ............................................ 96
Chapter 11 Abbreviations .............................................................. 99

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Chapter 1 System Overview
Welcome to purchase the EchoLife HG520 ADSL AP router. With
the HG520, you can access the Internet.
This User Manual will show you how to install and set up the
HG520.
1.1 System Features
zBuilt-in ADSL modem for high speed Internet access
zNetwork Address Translation (NAT) and IP filtering functions
to provide network sharing and firewall protection for your
computers
z4-port switch to build your own local network
zEasy configuration through a web browser
zIEEE 802.11g 54Mbit/s Access Point

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1.2 System Requirements
In order to use the HG520 ADSL AP router, you need to have the
following:
zADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with at
least one public Internet address for your LAN.
zOne or more computers each containing an Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) or
wireless network adapter.
zFor system configuration, use the supplied web-based
program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer V5.0 or
later, or Netscape V4.7 or later .

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Chapter 2 Hardware Description
In addition to this manual, the HG510 shall arrive with the
following:
Item Quantity
HG520 ADSL AP router 1
Power adapter 1
Ethernet cable 1
Phone cable 1
Splitter 1
Product certificate, Qualitication Card 1
HUAWEI EchoLife HG520 Quick Start 1
CD 1
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel provides LEDs that indicate the status of the
HG520.

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Table 2-1 lists the LED indicators
Label Color Function
PWR Green
On: The device is powered on
Off: The device is powered off
LAN1-4 Green
On: The LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Flashes during data transfer
DSL Green
Flashes during the ADSL training mode
On: ADSL link established and active
Tx/Rx Green
On: The device is active
Flashes during data transfer through ADSL
line
WLAN Green
On: The WLAN enabled
Off: The WLAN disabled
Flashes during data transfer
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides ports for the HG520 to receive/send data
and get power supply.
Figure 2-1 Rear Panel of HG520

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Table 2-2 lists ports function
Interface Function
Power Button Switches the device on and off
Power Jack Connects to the power adapter cable
Reset
Press the reset button for 2 seconds and the
HG520 will be restarted (rebooted).
To reset to default settings, turn off the
device first. Hold the Reset button and then
turn on the device; wait for 5-8 seconds and
then release the button. Reset device’s
configuration to factory default.
LAN1-4
RJ-45 connector: connects the device to
your computer's Ethernet port, or to the
uplink port on your LAN's hub, using the
cable provided.
ADSL RJ-11 connector: connects the device to a
telephone jack using the supplied cable
2.3 Connecting the Hardware
You need to connect the HG520 to the phone jack, the power
outlet, and your computer or network devices.

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Caution:
Before cable connection, turn off your computer(s), LAN hub/switch (if
applicable), and the HG520.
I. Connect the ADSL cable
Connect one end of the phone cable to the RJ-11 connector on
the rear panel of HG520. Connect the other end to the ADSL outlet
provided by your service provider (normally MODEM port of the
attached splitter).
II. Connect the Ethernet cable
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the one of the four
RJ-45 connectors on the rear panel of HG520 , connect the other end
to your computer’s network adaptor (NIC). If you are connecting a
LAN to HG520, attach one end of the Ethernet cable to a regular hub
port and the other end to the LAN port on HG520.
III. Attach the power connector
Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on HG520
and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or power extension.

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IV. Turn on the HG520 and power up computers and LAN
devices
Press the Power switch on the rear panel of the device .
Turn on and boot your computer(s) and any LAN devices such as
hubs or switches.
V. Configure HG520 through the WEB interface
The detailed steps are described in Chapter 4 Quick Setup. It will
help you configure the HG520 .Quick Setup
VI. Save the configurations and Reboot
To make the settings you made on the HG520 take effect, save
the configurations and reboot.

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Chapter 3 Preparing Configuration
3.1 Setup
zConnect HG520 and computer with cross-over/
straight-through Ethernet cable.
zPower on HG520.
zThe default IP address of HG520 is 192.168.1.1.
3.2 Establishing the Connection
Enter the IP address (default: 192.168.1.1) of HG520 in the
address line of Web Browser
1) The dialog box displayed, as shown in “Figure 3-1”.

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Figure 3-1 Authentication
1) Please enter the management username/password into the
fields (the default username/password is admin/admin).
2) Click on the <OK> button.
3) If the authentication is valid, the home page “Device Info -
Summary” will be displayed on the screen. Refer to
“Figure 3-2”.