Huawei HG630 User manual

HG630 Home Gateway
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

HG630 Home Gateway
V100R001
User Guide
Issue 01
Date 2012-09-18
Part Number 202531
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Contents
1 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started ........................... 1
1.1 Connecting Cables Using the DSL Port ..........................................1
1.2 Connecting Cables Using the USB Port ....................................2
2 Setting Network Access Parameters....................................... 3
2.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility..........................3
2.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection for Internet Access...............4
3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection........................................... 5
3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection With the WPS Button ..........6
3.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually..............................6
4 Maintenance Guide ................................................................... 8
4.1 Changing the User Name and Password for the Web-Based
Configuration Utility...........................................................................8
4.2 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network Function .....................8
4.3 Changing the Wireless Network Name and Password.......................9
4.4 View and Configure the PIN ........................................................10
4.5 Configuring the Firewall .............................................................11
4.6 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web-based
Configuration Utility.........................................................................11
4.7 Restoring Default Settings ...........................................................12
5 Applications Guide ................................................................. 13
5.1 Accessing a Portable Storage Device Using the FTP Client....13
5.2 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server
.......................................................................................................14
6 FAQs......................................................................................... 16
7 Appendix.................................................................................. 19
7.1 Indicators ...................................................................................19

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7.2 Ports and Buttons........................................................................21
7.3 Default Settings ..........................................................................23
7.4 Technical Specifications ...........................................................23

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1 Connecting the Cables and Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the HG630 Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as
the HG630).
You can go online using the DSL and USB modem services.
1.1 Connecting Cables Using the DSL Port
Connecting Cables
If your home has opened the DSL broadband service, you can go online
through telephone wall jack. The following figure shows an example of how to
connect the cables. In this example, the HG630 is connected to a desktop
computer, a laptop computer, and a telephone.
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b
c
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1. Telephone wall jack
2. Splitter
3. Telephone
4. Desktop computer
5. Power adapter
6. Laptop computer
7. HG630
a. Splitter LINE port
b. Splitter PHONE port
c. Splitter MODEM port
1.2 Connecting Cables Using the USB Port
Connecting Cables
The following figure shows an example of how to connect the cables. In this
example, the HG630 is connected to a desktop computer, a laptop computer,
and a USB modem.
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Laptop computer 2.
Desktop computer 3.
USB modem
4.
Power adapter 5.
HG630
HG630 supports USB modem of E220, E169, E176G, E180,
E1690, E1820, E1780 and E660.
When you do not need to go online, remove the USB modem.
Otherwise, your operator may continue to charge you for USB
modem services.

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Getting Started
After connecting the cables, press the On/Off button on the side of the HG630
to power on the HG630.
After you power on the HG630, the Power indicator turns on, this indicates that
the HG630 is working properly.
To power off the HG630, press the On/Off button on the side panel,
and then unplug the power adapter.
2 Setting Network Access Parameters
2.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration
Utility
Most of the HG630 parameters are preset before delivery to meet common
home application scenarios. To check the HG630's working status or configure
certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility.
To log in to the web-based configuration utility,
Step 1 Set up network access for your computer. Set the network connection
of your computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
Step 2 Open a web browser on your computer and ensure that the browser
does not use any proxy servers.
Using Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example to ensure no proxy servers
are used:
1. Choose Tools > Internet Options.
2. On the Connections tab of the Internet Options dialog box, click
LAN Settings.
By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
function is enabled. The HG630 then assigns an IP address to your
computer automatically. If you disable the DHCP function, please
ensure that the IP address of the computer and that of the HG630
LAN port are in the same network segment to enable the computer to
access the web-based configuration utility.

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3. In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your
LAN is cleared. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, clear
Use a proxy server for your LAN, and then click OK.
Step 3 Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar, and then press Enter.
Step 4 Enter the user name (default is user) and password (default is
HuaweiUser) in the Username and Password text boxes.
Step 5 Click Login.
After the system verifies your account information, the web-based configuration
utility is displayed.
2.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection for
Internet Access
The HG630 works in routing mode by default. And the HG630 starts to set up a
dial-up connection automatically after the startup. You can access the network
after you power on your computer. You do not need to install any special dial-up
software on your computer or perform dial-up operations on your computer.
To configure the HG630 and your computer for the network access, do as
follows:
Step 1 Log in to the HG630's web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 Click Setup Wizard to display the Wizard tab.
Step 3 Click Next.
Step 4 In WAN device, select the type for your device, and then click Next.
ADSL or VDSL device, enter the user name and password that are
provided by your service provider in User name and Password text
box.
UTMS device, enter the APN and dial number that are provided by
your service provider in APN and Dial number text box.
For security reasons or to make the password easy to remember, you
can change the user name and password for the web-based
configuration utility. For details, see section 4.1 "Changing the User
Name and Password for the Web-Based Configuration Utility".
If your SIM card need to verify the PIN, please see chapter 4.4 “View
and Configure the PIN”.

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Step 5 In User name and Password, enter the user name and password that
are provided by your service provider, and then click Next.
Step 6 In SSID and WPA pre-shared key, set a wireless network name and
password, and then click Next.
Step 7 Confirm the information you set and then click Submit.
Then check the status of the Internet indicator. When the Internet indicator
turns green, you can access the Internet.
The preceding operations need only be performed on a computer once. The
next time when you power on the computer, you can access the Internet without
any other configurations.
3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection
If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect
your computer to the HG630 over a wireless connection.
The HG630's wireless network function is enabled by default. To check the
function status, see section 4.2 "Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network
Function".
There are two methods for setting up a wireless connection between the
HG630 and your computer.
The default wireless network name and password which are printed
on the label of the HG630's rear panel are preset before delivery.
They are unique and safe. If you do not want to modify them, click
Next.
The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varies by
vendor. For details, see the installation guide provided by the vendor
of your wireless adapter.