Huawei EchoLife HG550 User manual

EchoLife HG550 Home Gateway
User Manual

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EchoLife HG550 Home Gateway
User Manual
Issue: 01
Date: 2006-08-31
No.

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Note:
HG550 Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as HG550) is used
indoors only. Pay attention to the following when installing and using
HG550.
Basic requirements
 Read this manual carefully before installing and using the
equipment.
 Take waterproof measures during storage, transportation and
operation of the equipment.
 Avoid collision during storage, transportation and operation of the
equipment.
 Do not dismantle the equipment by yourself. In case of failure,
send the equipment to an authorized maintainer.
 Without prior written consent from Huawei, no company or
individual is allowed to decompile, disassemble, modify or
reverse engineer the equipment and shall be solely responsible
for any effect resulted from such action.
 While using the equipment, observe related laws and regulations,
and respect the legal rights of others.
Environmental Requirements
 Place the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Avoid direct
irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight).
 Keep the equipment clean.
 Place the equipment on a flat and stable platform which is beyond
the reach of children.

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 Do not put heavy objects on the equipment.
 Leave at least 10 cm space around the equipment for heat
dissipation.
 Do not put the equipment on any object that is flammable or not
transcalent, such as foam and rubber.
 Do not cover the equipment with any object or block the
ventilation holes of the equipment.
 Keep the equipment away from any heat source or exposed fire,
such as an electronic warmer and a candle.
 Keep the equipment away from appliances with a strong electric
field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven and a
refrigerator.
 Keep the equipment away from moisture or containers with liquid,
such as a vase and a cup.
Usage
 Do not allow children to use the equipment alone.
 Do not allow children to touch or play with the small fittings, to
avoid danger of deglutition.
 Use the power adapter provided with the equipment only.
 Use the accessories approved by the manufacturer.
 The power supply shall meet the equipment specifications.
 Before plugging or unplugging the cables, turn off the equipment
and unplug the power supply.
 While plugging or unplugging the cables, keep your hands dry
and do not touch the metallic part of a cable.
 Do not trample on, stretch, or over bend the equipment cables, to
avoid equipment failure.
 Do not use broken or worn wires. If a wire is broken or worn,
contact your supplier for change.

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 In a lightning storm, turn off the equipment and unplug the power
supply, to avoid lightning strike.
 Unplug the power supply if the equipment is not used for a long
time.
 In case of exceptions, turn off the equipment and unplug the
power supply immediately. Then contact your supplier for
maintenance. For example, the equipment emits smoke, peculiar
smell or exceptional sounds.
Cleaning
 Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the equipment and unplug
the power supply.
 Clean the equipment shell with a piece of soft cloth.
 It is forbidden to spray liquid onto the equipment, to avoid damage
to the internal circuit.
 Keep the power socket clean and dry, to avoid electric shock or
other dangers.
Note
If the device is in use for a long time, temperature of the shell will
go up. Please do not worry. This is normal and the device can
work normally.

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(15.21)
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to
operate the equipment.
15.19 (a)(3)
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.
The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
CAUTION:
1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained
between the antenna of this device and all persons.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

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About This Manual
This manual introduces the function, features and operation of
EchoLife HG550. The main contents are as follows:
To know Refer to
Features, network application
and hardware structure Chapter 1 Introduction
Installation Chapter 2 Installation
Common Configurations Chapter 3 Common
Configurations
Technical specifications Chapter 4 Technical
Specifications
Technical terms and
abbreviations Chapter 5 Appendix
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 Introduction.....................................................................1
1.1 Functions...............................................................................1
1.2 Network Application ..............................................................1
1.3 Appearance...........................................................................2
1.3.1 Front Panel.................................................................3
1.3.2 Rear Panel..................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation.......................................................................6
2.1 Connecting Cables................................................................6
2.2 Simple Configuration.............................................................7
2.2.1 Preparing for Configuration........................................7
2.2.2 Logging In to the Configuration Interface...................7
Chapter 3 Common Configurations................................................9
3.1 Home Page...........................................................................9
3.2 Basic ...................................................................................10
3.2.1 System Information ..................................................10
3.2.2 Service Information ..................................................10
3.2.3 ADSL........................................................................10
3.2.4 WAN.........................................................................11
3.2.5 LAN...........................................................................16
3.2.6 DHCP .......................................................................17
3.2.7 WLAN.......................................................................19
3.2.8 Voice.........................................................................20
3.2.9 DNS..........................................................................25
3.2.10 Port Redirect...........................................................26

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3.2.11 DMZ Host ...............................................................28
3.2.12 Routing Table.........................................................29
3.3 Advanced............................................................................30
3.3.1 UPnP........................................................................30
3.3.2 RIP............................................................................31
3.3.3 Firewall.....................................................................32
3.3.4 SNTP........................................................................34
3.3.5 TR069.......................................................................35
3.3.6 IGMP Proxy..............................................................38
3.3.7 Quality of Service .....................................................38
3.4 Tools ...................................................................................40
3.4.1 Administrator Settings..............................................40
3.4.2 Configuration File .....................................................41
3.4.3 Firmware Upgrade....................................................41
3.4.4 Save & Reboot .........................................................42
3.5 Status..................................................................................43
3.5.1 Diagnostics...............................................................43
3.5.2 Statistics...................................................................43
Chapter 4 Technical Specifications..............................................45
Chapter 5 Appendix........................................................................48
5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations..............................................48