Huawei EchoLife HG520s User manual

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EchoLife HG520s Home Gateway
User Manual
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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EchoLife HG520s Home Gateway User Manual
Issue 03
Date 2007-03-31
No. 202013
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: Huawei Industrial Base
Bantian, Longgang
Shenzhen 518129
People's Republic of China
Website: http://www.huawei.com
Email: [email protected]
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2007. All rights reserved.
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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every
effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy
of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this
document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.
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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Safety Precautions
General Requirements:
zBefore you install and use the device, read these safety precautions
carefully and observe them during operation.
zDuring storage, transportation and operation of the device, keep the
device dry.
zDuring storage, transportation and operation of the device, avoid
collision and crash of the device.
zNever attempt to dismantle the device by yourself. In case of any
fault, contact the appointed maintenance center for repair.
zWithout prior written consent, no organization or individual is
permitted to make any change to the structure or safety design of
the device. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is not liable to any
consequences or legal issues due to such changes.
zWhile using the device, observe all applicable laws, directives and
regulations, and respect the legal rights of other people.
Environmental Requirements:
zPlace the device at a well-ventilated place. Do not dispose the
device to direct sunlight.
zKeep the device clean and free of dusts.
zPlace the device on a stable platform.
zDo not place any object on top of the device. Otherwise, the device
may be too hot during operation. It can even be deformed or
damaged by the heavy load.
zKeep at least 10 cm between the device and the closest object for
heat dissipation.
zDo not place the device on or near any object that can easily catch
fire, such as something made of rubber.
zKeep the device far away from any heat source or bare fire, such as
a candle or an electric heater.
zKeep the device far away from any household appliance with strong
magnetic field or electromagnetic field, such as a microwave oven
or a refrigerator.

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Operating Requirements:
zDo no let a child operate the device without guidance.
zDo not let a child play with the device or any accessory. Swallowing
the accessories may lead to peril.
zUse the accessories provided or authorized by the manufacturer
only.
zThe power supply of the device shall meet the requirements of the
input voltage of the device.
zBefore plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and
disconnect it from the power supply.
zWhile plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands
are completely dry.
zDo not tread on, pull or over-bend any cable. Otherwise, the cable
may be damaged, leading to malfunction of the device.
zDo not use an old or a damaged power cable.
zDuring lightning weather, stop using the device and disconnect it
from the power supply. Unplug the power plug and the ADSL twisted
pair, to avoid lightning strike.
zIf the device is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power
supply and unplug the power plug.
zIn any of the following cases, stop using the device, disconnect it
from the power supply and unplug the power plug immediately:
there is smoke emitted from the device, or there is some abnormal
noise or smell. Contact the specified maintenance center for repair.
zAvoid any object (such as metal shavings) from entering the device
from the heat dissipation intakes.
zDo not scratch or abrade the shell of the device. This may lead to
malfunctions of the device. The shed painting material may also
lead to skin allergy.
Cleaning Requirements:
zBefore cleaning the device, stop using it and disconnect it from the
power supply.
zUse a piece of soft cloth to clean the device.

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zKeep the power plug clean and dry. Using a dirty or wet power plug
may lead to electric shock or other perils.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................1
1.1 Functions and Features.........................................................1
1.2 Hardware Configuration ........................................................1
1.2.1 Front Panel .................................................................2
1.2.2 Rear Panel..................................................................4
1.2.3 Splitter.........................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation of the HG520s..................................................6
2.1 Preparation............................................................................6
2.2 Connecting the HG520s........................................................6
2.3 Establishing Configuration Environment ...............................8
2.3.1 Parameter Configuration.............................................8
2.3.2 Steps...........................................................................9
2.4 Web Configuration Page .....................................................10
Chapter 3 Service Configuration.......................................................11
3.1 Method ................................................................................11
3.1.1 Protocol Model..........................................................11
3.1.2 Steps.........................................................................12
3.2 Service Modes of the HG520s ............................................12
3.3 Configuring the Bridge Mode ..............................................14
3.3.1 Preparation ...............................................................14
3.3.2 Steps.........................................................................15
3.4 Configuring the PPPoE Mode .............................................17
3.4.1 Preparation ...............................................................17
3.4.2 Steps.........................................................................18
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3.5 Configuring the PPPoA mode .............................................20
3.6 Configuring the RFC2684B Mode .......................................20
3.6.1 Preparation ...............................................................20
3.6.2 Steps.........................................................................21
3.7 Configuring the RFC2684 (IPoA) Mode ..............................23
3.8 Configuring the Wireless Mode ...........................................23
3.8.1 Preparation ...............................................................23
3.8.2 Steps.........................................................................24
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration...................................................27
4.1 Preparation..........................................................................27
4.2 Configuring the RIP.............................................................27
4.3 Configuring the Security......................................................28
4.4 Configuring the Filter...........................................................28
4.5 Configuring the QoS............................................................31
4.6 Configuring the Port Mapping .............................................34
4.7 Configuring the Timezone ...................................................35
4.8 Configuring the ACL............................................................36
4.9 Configuring the UPnP..........................................................37
Chapter 5 Other Settings ..................................................................38
5.1 Changing the IP Address of the LAN of the HG520s..........38
5.2 Changing the Administrator Password of the HG520s .......39
5.3 Restoring the Default Factory Settings ...............................39
5.4 Upgrading the Firmware......................................................40
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...............................................................41
6.1 Quick Failure Location.........................................................41
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6.2 FAQs ...................................................................................42
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications ..................................................44
Chapter 8 Appendix ..........................................................................45
8.1 Default Factory Settings......................................................45
8.1.1 Common Default Parameters ...................................45
8.1.2 Default PVC Parameters ..........................................45
8.2 Abbreviations.......................................................................46
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces functions and structure of the EchoLife
HG520s Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG520s).
1.1 Functions and Features
The HG520s is a type of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) terminal. Data, video and audio are transmitted through the
common telephone line at a higher rate by the HG520s.
The features of the HG520s are:
zHigh transmission rate: The maximum downstream rate is
24 Mbit/s; the maximum upstream rate is
1.2 Mbit/s.
zStrong network adaptability: The HG520s can be
interconnected with multiple Digital Subscriber Line Access
Multiplexer (DSLAMs).
zStrong maintainability: The HG520s provides multiple
indicator status, which is convenient to locate failures.
zEasy operation: The HG520s has a simple operation for the
configuration page.
1.2 Hardware Configuration
This section introduces the appearance and the structure of the
HG520s.

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Note:
Figures of the front panel and the rear panel are only for your
reference.
1.2.1 Front Panel
Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the HG520s.
WLAN LAN4 LAN3LAN2LAN1INTERNET ADSL POWER
Figure 1-1 Front panel of the HG520s
Table 1-1 shows indicators in the front panel.
Table 1-1 Indicators in the front panel
Indicator Color Status Description
On The connection is established in the
WLAN interface.
Blinking There are data being transmitted in
the WLAN interface.
WLAN Green
Off No connection is established in the
WLAN interface.