Huawei EchoLife HG532 User manual

HG532e Home Gateway
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Huawei Industrial Base
Bantian, Longgang
Shenzhen 518129
People's Republic of China
www.huaweidevice.com

HG532e Home Gateway
V100R001
User Guide
Issue 01
Date 2012-02-15
Part Number 202485
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Contents
1 Warnings and Precautions ....................................................... 1
2 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started ........................... 8
2.1 Connecting The Cables .............................................................8
2.2 Getting Started ...........................................................................9
3 Setting the Network-Access Parameters .............................. 10
3.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility..................10
3.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection to Access the Network .......12
4 Accessing the Network Wirelessly ........................................ 13
4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by Pressing Buttons..........13
4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually............................14
5 Configuring the Device........................................................... 16
5.1 Changing the User Management Account for Logging In to the
Web-Based Configuration Utility ....................................................16
5.2 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network Function.............17
Enable or disable the wireless network function by press button
.................................................................................................17
Enable or disable the wireless network function through
Web-based configuration utility ...............................................17
5.3 Changing the Wireless Network Name and the Access
Password .......................................................................................18
5.4 Restoring Default Settings .......................................................18
5.5 Reboot HG532e .......................................................................19
6 FAQs......................................................................................... 20
7 Appendix.................................................................................. 24
7.1 Indicators..................................................................................24
7.2 Interfaces and Buttons .............................................................26
7.3 Default Settings........................................................................27
7.4 Technical Specifications ...........................................................27

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1 Warnings and Precautions
To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions
carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise
specified, the term "device" refers to the device and its accessories.
Basic Requirements
During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and
prevent it from colliding with other objects.
Do not dismantle the device. In case of any fault, contact an authorized
service center for assistance or repair.
Without authorization, no organization or individual can change the
mechanical, safety, or performance design of the device.
When using the device, observe all applicable laws and regulations and
respect the legal rights of other people.
Environmental Requirements for Using the Device
Before connecting and disconnecting cables, stop using the device, and
then disconnect it from the power supply. Ensure that your hands are dry
during operation.
Keep the device far from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater or a
candle.
Keep the device far from electronic appliances that generate strong
magnetic or electric fields, such as a microwave oven or a refrigerator.
Place the device on a stable surface.
Place the device in a cool and well-ventilated indoor area. Do not expose
the device to direct sunlight.
Use the device in an area with a temperature ranging from 0°C to 40°C.
Do not block the openings on the device with any object. Reserve a
minimum space of 10 cm around the device for heat dissipation.
Do not place any object (such as a candle or a water container) on the
device. If any foreign object or liquid enters the device, stop using the

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device immediately, power it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and
then contact an authorized service center.
During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables
connected to it to prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes.
Precautions for Using Wireless Devices
When using the device, ensure that the antenna of the device is at least 20
cm away from all persons.
Do not use the device where using wireless devices is prohibited or may
cause interference or danger.
The radio waves generated by the device may interfere with the operation
of electronic medical devices. If you are using any electrical medical device,
contact its manufacturer for the restrictions on the use of the device.
Do not take the device into operating rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), or
coronary care units (CCUs).
Areas with Inflammables and Explosives
Do not use the device where inflammables or explosives are stored, for
example, in a gas station, oil depot, or chemical plant. Otherwise,
explosions or fires may occur. In addition, follow the instructions indicated
in text or symbols.
Do not store or transport the device in the same box as inflammable liquids,
gases, or explosives.
Accessory Requirements
Use only the accessories supplied or authorized by the device
manufacturer. Otherwise, the performance of the device may get affected,
the warranty for the device or the laws and regulations related to
telecommunications terminals may become null and void, or an injury may
occur.
Do not use the power adapter if its cable is damaged. Otherwise, electric
shocks or fires may occur.
Ensure that the power adapter meets the specifications indicated on the
device nameplate.

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Ensure that the power adapter meets the requirements of Clause 2.5 in
IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 and it is tested and approved according to national
or local standards.
For pluggable device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device
and shall be easily accessible.
Safety of Children
Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. Otherwise,
they may damage the device and its accessories by mistake, or they may
swallow the small components of the device, causing suffocation or other
dangerous situations.
Maintenance
If the device is not used for a long time, power it off, and then remove all
the cables connected to it.
If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or
unusual sound or smell, stop using the device immediately, power it off,
remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized
service center.
Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get
damaged, causing malfunction of the device.
Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all
the cables connected to it.
Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device shell. Do not use any
cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell.
Disposal and Recycling Information
This symbol on the device (and any included batteries) indicates that
the device (and any included batteries) should not be disposed of as
normal household garbage. Do not dispose of your device or
batteries as unsorted municipal waste. The device (and any batteries)
should be handed over to a certified collection point for recycling or proper
disposal at the end of its life.

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For more detailed information about the recycling of the device or batteries,
contact your local city office, the household waste disposal service, or the
retail store where you purchased this device.
The disposal of this device is subject to the Waste from Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive of the European Union. The purpose
for separating WEEE and batteries from other waste is to minimize any
environmental impact and health hazard due to the presence of hazardous
substances.
Reduction of Hazardous Substances
This device is compliant with the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation
and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (Regulation No
1907/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) and the EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (Directive 2002/95/EC
of the European Parliament and of the Council). For more information about
the REACH compliance of the device, visit the Web site
www.huaweidevice.com/certification. You are recommended to visit the Web
site regularly for up-to-date information.
EU Regulatory Conformance
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm between the antenna and all persons.
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English: Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Notice: Observe the national local regulations in the location where the device
is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member
states of the European Union (EU).
Notice: This device can be operated in all European countries.
France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5
MHz.
Italy: For private use, a general authorisation is required if WAS/RLAN's are
used outside own premises. For public use, a general authorisation is
required.
Norway: This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a
radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with part 68 of the FCC Rules.
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm between the antenna and all persons.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

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residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly
approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC authorization to
operate this device.

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2 Connecting the Cables and Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the HG532e Home Gateway (hereinafter referred
to as the HG532e).
2.1 Connecting The Cables
If your telephone line is used for both the broadband network access and a
telephone connection, take the following figure as a reference for connecting
the cables.
1. Power adapter 2. Desktop Computer 3. Telephone
4. Splitter 5. Telephone jack on the wall 6. Laptop Computer
a. MODEM interface b. PHONE interface c. LINE interface

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2.2 Getting Started
To power on the HG532e, press the On/Off button on the side panel of the
HG532e.
After you power on the HG532e, the ADSL indicator blinks (for about forty
seconds to three minutes), which indicates that the ADSL interface of the
HG532e is being activated. After the ADSL indicator stops blinking, the
ADSL indicator turns solid on, which indicates that the HG532e is working
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3 Setting the Network-Access
Parameters
3.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration
Utility
The HG532e provides an easy-to-use Web-based configuration utility. You can
view and set the parameters of the HG532e through this utility.
To log in to the Web-based configuration utility, do as follows:
Step 1 Set the network connection of your PC and ensure that your PC
obtains an IP address automatically, do as follows:
1. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to
display the Network Connections window.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click the working Local
Area Connection and choose Properties.
3. In the This connection uses the following items group box of the
Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
4. Ensure that your PC select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Step 2 Start the Internet Explorer on your PC and ensure that the Internet
Explorer does not use any proxy server.
Take the Internet Explorer 6.0 as an example. To ensure that the Internet
Explorer does not use any proxy server, do as follows:
1. Launch the Internet Explorer on your computer.
2. Choose Tools > Internet Options.
3. On the Connect tab of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN
Settings.
By default, the DHCP function of the HG532e is enabled. In this case,
the HG532e assigns an IP address to your PC automatically and you
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4. In the Proxy Server area, ensure that Use the proxy server for LAN
is cleared. If Use the proxy server for LAN is selected, clear Use the
proxy server for LAN, and then click OK.
Step 3 In the address bar of the Internet Explorer, enter http://192.168.1.1,
and then press Enter.
Step 4 In the Login dialog box, enter the Username (default is user) and the
Password (default is user).
Step 5 Click Login.
After the Username and the Password are verified, you can access the
Web-based configuration utility.
3.2 Configuring Wireless Account Quickly
The following configuration utility displayed only in the time when you logging
in to the Web configuration utility at the first time, and when you logging in to
the Web configuration utility at the first time after restoring the factory settings.
You can configure the wireless name and password for acess the network
wirelessly at the rapid configuration utility quickly. The specific configuration
methods are as follows:
After the username and password for login Web are verified, set the
WLAN SSID and the Key (see the label on the back panel of the
HG532e) in the displayed Quick Config WLAN SSID And
PreShared Or WEP Key window, and then click next.
After the WLAN SSID and the Key are verified, you can access the advanced
configuration page. On the left side of the page is operating the navigation tree.
Click the link in the navigation tree, the right side of the page will display the
corresponding configuration interface
The first time when you login to the Web-based configuration utility, it
will be jump to the rapid configuration page at first. And you can
access the advanced Web-based configuration utility by clicking here
from the click here to enter advanced configuration page to
quickly jump to the advanced Web-based configuration utility.
You can also set or modify the WLAN name and access password in
the Web configuration utility of Basic Configuration > WLAN. See
the 5.3 chapter "Changing the Wireless Network Name and the
Access Password" for the specific operation.

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3.3 Configuring a Dial-up Connection to
Access the Network
The method of the HG532e for accessing the network is Bridge, you need to
configure the dial-up connection on your computer to access the network. In
addition, you need to perform dial-up operations on your computer upon each
startup. To create a dial-up connection, do as follows (taking the Windows XP
operating system as an example):
Step 1 Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications >
Network Connections.
Step 2 Click Create a new connection in Network Tasks to display the New
Connection Wizard window, and then click Next.
Step 3 Select Connect to the Internet, and then click Next.
Step 4 Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
Step 5 Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user
name and password, and then click Next.
Step 6 Enter the name (as desired) of the dial-up connection in ISP Name,
and then click Next.
Step 7 Select Anyone's use or My use only, and then click Next.
Step 8 Enter the user name and password provided by the network
operator and used for the dial-up connection, and then click Next.
Step 9 Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, and then
click Finish.
An icon for the dial-up connection is displayed on the desktop of your computer.
You need to perform the preceding operations only once for creating a network
connection. After the network connection is created, to access the network,
double-click the icon for the dial-up connection, and then click Connect in the
displayed dialog box.

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4 Accessing the Network Wirelessly
If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect
your computer to the HG532e through a wireless connection.
After the installation of a wireless network adapter, you need to configure the
wireless network connection on your computer. You can configure the wireless
network connection through the software provided with the wireless network
adapter.
4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by Pressing
Buttons
The HG532e supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function. If your
network adapter also supports the WPS function, you can use the WPS
function to set up a wireless connection between your PC and the HG532e
quickly.
To configure the wireless network connection, do as follows:
Step 1 Check whether the WLAN indicator of the HG532e is on. If the WLAN
indicator is off, Press the WLAN button on the side panel of the
HG532e to enable the WLAN function.
Step 2 Press the WPS button on the side panel of the HG532e to enable the
HG532e to enter the WPS negotiation state.
Step 3 Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless network adapter
on your PC within two minutes, and then wait for a moment (typically
10s and at most 120s).
The WPS indicator of the HG532e becomes on from the blinking state,
indicating that the HG532e is connected to your PC through the WLAN. The
WPS indicator state lasts 300s, and then turns off.
The hardware installation methods and driver installation methods
of wireless network adapters provided by different companies vary
from each other. For details, see the installation guide provided by
the wireless network adapter provider.

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4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually
If your network adapter does not support the WPS function, you can set up a
wireless connection between your PC and the HG532e manually.
Takes Windows XP as an example, to set up a wireless connection between
your PC and the HG532e manually, do as follows:
Step 1 Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP.
1. Right-click My Computer, and then choose Manage from the
shortcut menu.
2. In the Computer Management window, choose Computer
Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services.
3. From the services listed in the right pane of the Computer
Management window, right-click Wireless Zero Configuration, and
then choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
4. In the Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer)
dialog box, check whether Service status is Started. If not, click
Start.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box, and then close the Computer
Management window.
Step 1 Record the WLAN name and the WLAN access password.
Step 2 Configure the wireless network connection on your computer.
1. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications >
Network Connections.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network
Connection to display a shortcut menu, and then choose Properties
from the shortcut menu.
3. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, select
Wireless Networks.
4. Select Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
5. Click View Wireless Networks.
6. In the Wireless Network Connection dialog box, select the WLAN
with the same name as the WLAN name that you have recorded from
The WLAN name (SSID) and WLAN access password of the HG532e
are preset before delivery. You can find them from the label on the
bottom of the HG532e.

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the WLAN list, and then click Connect in the lower right corner of the
dialog box.
7. In the displayed dialog box, enter the access password, and then click
Connect.
After the password is verified, Connected is displayed in the upper right
corner of the WLAN icon in the WLAN list, which indicates that a wireless
connection is set up between your PC and the HG532e.
8. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box.