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]
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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
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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.

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Indicator Color Status Description
On The connection is established in the
LAN interface.
Blinking There are data being transmitted in
the LAN interface.
LAN1–4 Green
Off No connection is established in the
LAN interface.
On
The embedded PPPoE and PPPoA
dial-ups of the HG520s are
successful, but there is no data
transmission.
Blinking There are data are being transmitted
in the INTERNET interface.
INTERNET Green
Off
The HG520s is in the bridge mode or
the PPPoE/PPPoA connection is not
established.
On The DSL connection is established.
Blinking
There are data being transmitted in
the DSL connection or the DSL
connection is being activated.
ADSL Green
Off
The telephone line is not connected
or the DSL connection is not
established.
On The HG520s is powered on.
POWER Green Off The HG520s is powered off.
Note:
PPPoE = Point-to-Point over Ethernet
PPPoA = Point-to-Point over ATM
LAN = Local Area Network
WLAN = Wireless Local Area Network
Note:
If the HG520s fails to activate, it tries again after an interval. The ADSL
LINK indicator is off during the interval, lasting for about 1 minute.

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1.2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of the HG520s.
ADSL
LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
ON/ OFF
POWER
RESET
Figure 1-2 Rear panel of the HG520s
Table 1-2 shows interfaces and buttons in the rear panel.
Table 1-2 Interfaces and Buttons in the rear panel
Interface/Button Description
Antenna Antenna for wireless Internet access.
RESET
To restart the HG520s, press the RESET button and
release it within three seconds. To restore the default
settings of the HG520s, press the RESET button and
release it after three seconds. Once you use this
function, all your custom settings will be lost. Therefore,
please be careful when using it.
POWER Connect to the power adapter.
ON/OFF Power on/off the HG520s.
LAN 1–4
Ethernet interfaces.
To connect LAN network devices (such as a computer
and a switch).
ADSL
ADSL interface.
To connect the telephone jack or a splitter through a
telephone line.
1.2.3 Splitter
The external splitter can efficiently reduce the signal disturbance
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same telephone line at the same time, you need an external splitter to
separate the voice and data signals:
zLINE: Connecting to the phone jack on the wall.
zPHONE: Connecting to the telephone.
zMODEM: Connecting to the ADSL interface of the HG520s.

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Chapter 2 Installation of the HG520s
This chapter introduces the installation when the HG520s is used
for the first time.
2.1 Preparation
Connect your computer with the HG520s through the Ethernet
interfaces. Before installing the HG520s, make sure that your computer
is equipped with the network card
2.2 Connecting the HG520s
Figure 2-1 shows the connection of the HG520s.

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USB
(1) Power adaptor (2) Switch (3) Computer
(4) Set-Top Box (5) Modem port of splitter (6) Line interface
of splitter
(7) Phone interface of
splitter
(8) Splitter (9) Phone
(10) Phone Jack
Figure 2-1 Connection of the HG520s
Connect the HG520s as follows:
Caution:
Before connecting the HG520s, power off the HG520s and your
computer.
(1) Connect the interfaces of the splitter with the corresponding
equipment by using the telephone line.

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zConnect the LINE interface of the splitter with the telephone
jack on the wall.
zConnect the MODEM interface of the splitter with the ADSL
interface of the HG520s.
zConnect the PHONE interface of the splitter with the
interface of the telephone line.
(2) Connect the Ethernet interface of the HG520s with the
Ethernet interface of the computer by using Ethernet cable.
(3) Plug the output end of the provided power adapter into the
power input interface of the HG520s; plug the other end into
the power socket.
(4) Press the POWER button of the HG520s in the rear panel to
power on the HG520s.
Check the power indicator in the front panel of the HG520s.
If it is on, the HG520s is power on.
2.3 Establishing Configuration Environment
You can configure the HG520s on the Web configuration page.
This section describes the process to establish the configuration
environment of the HG520s.
2.3.1 Parameter Configuration
Before establishing the configuration environment, set the
following parameters.
Table 2-1 Parameters for the configuration environment
Name Description
Administrator username and
password of the HG520s
Default:
zUsername: admin
zPassword: admin

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IP address and subnet mask
of the LAN of the HG520s
Default:
zIP address: 192.168.1.1
zSubnet mask: 255.255.255.0
IP address and subnet mask
of the computer
Set them to be in the same network
segment as the IP address of the LAN of the
HG520s
For example:
zIP address: 192.168.1.100
zSubnet mask: 255.255.255.0
2.3.2 Steps
Follow the steps to establish the configuration environment.
Step To... Do...
1 Connect the
HG520s
For details to connect the HG520s, refer to 2.2
"Connecting the HG520s."
2
Make sure not
to use the proxy
server.
The process to unselect this function is described
as follows (taking Internet Explorer 6.0 as an
example):
(1) Start the Internet Explorer. Select Tools >
Internet Options... to display the Internet
Options dialog box.
(2) Select the Connections tab. Click LAN
Settings....
(3) Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN
(These settings will not apply to dial-up
or VPN connections).
3
Log in to the
Web
configuration
page
(1) In the address bar of Internet Explorer, enter
http://192.168.1.1 (the default IP address of
the HG520s). Then press Enter. The login
window is displayed.
(2) Enter the username and the password of the
administrator in the login window.
When the password is authenticated, you
can access the Web configuration page.

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Note:
After configuring the parameters of the HG520s, configure the
computer according to the configuration status of the HG520s. For
details, please refer to Chapter 3 "Service Configuration."
2.4 Web Configuration Page
The Web configuration page of the HG520s is divided into two
parts:
zThe navigation tree: It is on the left side of the page. It
provides you to access to different configuration pages.
zConfiguration area: It is on the right side of the page.

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Chapter 3 Service Configuration
This chapter introduces the method for configuring the HG520s.
Note:
The figures in the following configuration operations are only for your
reference.
3.1 Method
3.1.1 Protocol Model
Figure 3-1 shows the protocol model of for the connection
between the HG520s and the DSLAM at the office end.
PHY ADSL PHYADSL
ATM
PHY
MAC MACATM
(1) (2) (3)
PVC
Figure 3-1 Protocol model
(1) Computer (2) HG520s (3) DSLAM
The transmission between the HG520s and the DSLAM is based
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of the HG520s, you need to configure parameters, for example, the
permanent virtual channel (PVC).
3.1.2 Steps
The service modes of HG520s can be realized by configuring the
corresponding working parameters.
The steps to realize a service mode are described as follows.
Step To... Do...
1
Establish the
configuration
environment
Refer to "2.3 Establishing Configuration
Environment."
2 Configure the
HG520s
(1) Select the PVC to be configured.
(2) Select the service mode of this PVC and
configure the parameters of the PVC.
(3) Configure functions according to the
requirements.
For example, configure the DHCP function.
(4) Save the configuration and reboot the
HG520s.
3 Configure your
computer
Configure the parameters of the network card for
the computer or install the dial-up software in the
computer according to the service mode of the
HG520s.
Note:
DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
3.2 Service Modes of the HG520s
The HG520s supports multiple service modes and the
configuration of the DSLAM at the office end should be considered
when you select a service mode. Table 3-1 lists the service modes of
the HG520s.