Huawei HG658 V2 User manual

HG658 V2 Home Gateway
User Guide

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Contents
1 Product Overview
1 Supported Features
2 Ports and Buttons
3Indicators
2 Hardware Installation
6 Selecting an Installation Location
6 Installing the HG658 V2 on a DSL Broadband Network
7PoweringOn
3 Setting Network Parameters
8 Setting the Computer IP Address
8 Logging In to the Web Management Page
8 Setting Network Access Parameters
4 Wireless Connection Setup
11 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
11 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
5 WLAN Configuration
12 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG658 V2
12 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
6 Network Security
14 Improving WLAN Security
17 Controlling Computer Internet Access
17 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites
18 Controlling Computer Bandwidth
20 Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the Internet
21 Configure DMZ
22 Configure Application Filter
23 Configure Port Forwarding
25 Configure Routing
26 Configure UPnP
7 IP Telephony
27 Introduction to IP Telephony

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27 Configuring VoIP
29 Placing a VoIP Call
8 USB Device
30 USB Storage Device
30 Connecting a USB Device
32 Configure DLNA
33 Sharing a USB Printer
9 Maintenance Guide
34 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page
34 Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password
35 Restoring Default Settings
36 Upgrading Firmware
36 Using Ping Tool Diagnose Network
37 Using Tracert Tool Diagnose Network
10 Reference Operations
38 Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters
40 Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows
41 Checking the Computer MAC Address
11 FAQs
43 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page?
43 What Can I Do If the HG658 V2 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network
Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?
43 What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet?
45 I Often Need to Restart the HG658 V2 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?
45 What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC Address Filtering and MAC Address
Filtering?
45 Can I Change the WLAN Password?
12 Appendix
46 Technical Specifications
47 Default Settings
13 For More Help
14 Legal Notice

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1 Product Overview
Supported Features
The HG658 V2 Home Gateway (HG658 V2 for short) is a high-speed wireless router designed for home
and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the HG658 V2.
• Digital subscriber line (DSL) provides rugged stability, and with the WPS button, zero configuration
is required for connections to multiple devices.
• Network range allows any device in a home to be connected with a transmission rate of up to
300Mbps.
• A powerful firewall is provided with a flexible network configuration and quality of service (QoS)
strategy, enabling different home devices to enjoy high-speed and high-quality broadband services.
High-Bandwidth DSL Connectivity
The HG658 V2 incorporates a high-performance ADSL2+/VDSL processor and provides high-speed
Internet access and abundant services to be delivered through the digital subscriber line (DSL).
Routing
The HG658 V2 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.
WLAN
The HG658 V2 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting
802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the HG658 V2 delivers a
wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the HG658 V2
supports multiple wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.
Bandwidth Control
The HG658 V2 supports bandwidth control and allocates bandwidth to different computers within
your home based on Internet access requirements. Your family can then access the Internet, play
online games, and watch videos without interfering with each other.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can set up wireless connections between the HG658 V2 and Wi-Fi enabled devices by pressing
the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
Firewall
The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks.

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Parental Controls
Parents can control their children's computer usage by placing time limits on usage duration or
forbidding access to certain websites.
Easy Configuration and Management
The HG658 V2 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal
data.
Ports and Buttons
No. Item Description
1WPS Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.
2WLAN Enables or disables the WLAN function.
3On/Off Powers the HG658 V2 on or off.
4Power Connects to a power adapter.
5DSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.
6LAN1
～ LAN4 Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes
(STBs), and switches.
7Phone1
～ Phone2 Connects to a telephone.
Power
DSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 Phone2 Phone1
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2
3
45 7
8
6
9
WPS
Reset
USB
WLAN
On/Off

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Indicators
8USB
Connects to a USB device, such as a USB storage device or a USB
printer.
Caution
If you connect a USB device to the HG658 V2, verify that the
input voltage and current of the USB device do not exceed
5 V/0.5 A. Otherwise, the HG658 V2 may malfunction.
9Reset
Restores the HG658 V2 to its default settings after you press and
hold this button for 6 seconds or more while the HG658 V2 is
powered on.
Caution
A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use
with caution.
Indicator Status Description
Power
Steady green The HG658 V2 is powered on.
Off The HG658 V2 is powered off.
No. Item Description
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WAN
Steady green A digital subscriber line (DSL) connection has been set
up and activated.
Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.
Off No DSL connection has been set up, or the DSL
connection is faulty.
Internet
Steady green The HG658 V2 is connected to the Internet in router
mode, but no data is being transmitted.
Blinking green The HG658 V2 is connected to the Internet in router
mode, and data is being transmitted.
Off
• The HG658 V2 is in router mode, but not connected to
the Internet.
• The HG658 V2 is in bridge mode.
WLAN
Steady green The HG658 V2 has WLAN enabled, but is not
transmitting data.
Blinking green The HG658 V2 has WLAN enabled, and data is being
transmitted.
Off WLAN is disabled.
WPS
Steady green
The HG658 V2 is connected to a wireless client, such
as a computer with a wireless network adapter, over
the WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
function.
Blinking green The HG658 V2 is attempting to connect to a wireless
client over the WLAN using the WPS function.
Off WPS is disabled.
LAN1 ～ LAN4
Steady green
The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such
as a computer) with a network cable, but no data is
being transmitted.
Blinking green The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with
a network cable, and data is being transmitted.
Off The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.
Indicator Status Description

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USB
Steady green The HG658 V2 is connected to a USB device, but no
data is being transmitted.
Blinking green The HG658 V2 is connected to a USB device, and data
is being transmitted.
Off The HG658 V2 is not connected to any USB device.
VoIP
Steady green The HG658 V2 is registered with a SIP server, but no
data is being transmitted.
Blinking green The HG658 V2 is registered with a SIP server, and
data is being transmitted.
Off The HG658 V2 is not registered with a SIP server.
Indicator Status Description

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2 Hardware Installation
Selecting an Installation Location
Place the HG658 V2 on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the best
possible performance, take note of the following:
• Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer and
HG658 V2.
• Ensure that the computer and HG658 V2 are far from electric appliances that generate strong
magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
Installing the HG658 V2 on a DSL Broadband Network
In some communities, Internet service providers use telephone lines to provide broadband access
services.
If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the HG658 V2 to a
telephone port for Internet access.
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.
1Telephone wall jack 2Splitter 3Telephone
4
Power
DSL LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 Phone2 Phone1
6
3
8
9
10
1
2
a
b
7
5
c

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When configuring the HG658 V2 for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the HG658
V2 to a computer.
Powering On
To power on the HG658 V2, press its power button.
After the HG658 V2 is powered on, the HG658 V2 indicator turns on. The following table lists how
the indicators behave when the HG658 V2 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as
expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
4HG658 V2 5Power adapter 6Desktop computer
7Set-top Box 8Laptop computer 9Smart Phone
10 Pad
aLINE port bPHONE port cMODEM port
Indicator Expected State
Power Steady on
WAN Steady on
WLAN Steady on
LAN Steady on or blinking (indicator of the connected LAN port)
Internet Steady on or blinking

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3 Setting Network Parameters
Setting the Computer IP Address
Before logging in to the HG658 V2 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that
will be used for the login.
On Windows 7
1. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center .
2. Choose Change adapter settings . Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties .
3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) .
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically . Click OK .
Logging In to the Web Management Page
The HG658 V2 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the HG658 V2
parameters.
Before you log in to the HG658 V2 web management page, ensure that the computer used for
the login is connected to the HG658 V2 and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP
address or assigned with a static IP address.
1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.1.1 . Press Enter .
2. Enter the login user name ( user by default) and password ( HuaweiUser by default). Click Login .
Caution
To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the first
login.
Setting Network Access Parameters
Configuring an Automatical Connection to Access the Internet
TheHG658 V2 supports you to choose the proper connection mode automatically to access the
Internet, meaning you do not need to install dial-up software or perform dial-up operations on your
computer and just following the wizard page.
To set up an automatical connection to access the Internet:
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home tab, click Start Wizard .

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3. On the I want to... Connect to the Internet page, selcet Agree , and click Next .
4. Select your Internet connection mode.
Refer to the following table to configure the network connection.
Scenario Connection Type
When you are unsure of the network connection you
subscribed to, you can select this mode that the device will
detect the network connection automatically.
Connect automatically
The account name and password are provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Connect with user account
No parameter is provided by your ISP. The IP address is
automatically assigned by the ISP. Connect without user account

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5. Set WLAN parameters.
• If you selected Connect with user account ， enter the parameters provided by your ISP and click Next .
• If you selected Connect without user account or Connect with another modem , click Next .
If you selected Connect with user account or Connect without user account , the computer
automatically connects to the Internet as long as the router is working properly.
6. Choose Home tab, click Set Up WLAN , set WLAN parameters, and click Save .
To obtain the default SSID and key, check the label on the rear panel. To better secure your
WLAN, promptly change the SSID and key.
The user name and password are provided by ISP. Set up a
dial-up connection on one computer only. Connect with another modem
Scenario Connection Type

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4 Wireless Connection Setup
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the HG658 V2 and any
WPS-capable device.
Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following:
• The wireless network security mode of the HG658 V2 is WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK.
• The wireless device (laptop, tablet, or mobile phone) to connect to the HG658 V2 is WPS-capable.
1. Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation. For details, see the user
guide for the wireless device.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the HG658 V2 for 1 second or more. The WPS
indicator blinks.
When the WPS indicator of the HG658 V2 is on and then turn off, a connection between the HG658
V2 and wireless device has been set up.
Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to describe how to
set up a wireless connection.
You can also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection. For details,
see the network adapter's user guide.
Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the HG658 V2. The
default WLAN name and password are printed on the HG658 V2 cover label.
On Windows 7
1. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop.
2. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the HG658 V2. Click Connect .
3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK .
4. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected , the
computer is wirelessly connected to the HG658 V2.

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5 WLAN Configuration
Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG658 V2
The following two methods are available to enable and disable the WLAN on the HG658 V2.
Using the WLAN Button
Press the WLAN button in the HG658 V2 to enable or disable the WLAN. To ascertain whether the
WLAN is enabled, view the WLAN indicator.
Using the Web Management Page
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings .
4. Select Basic Settings configuration page.
5. Set Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz to enable.
6. Click Save .
Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly
change your WLAN name and password.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings .
4. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page.
5. In SSID , enter a new WLAN name.
6. In WPA pre-shared key , enter a new WLAN password.
7. Click Save .

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After the SSID and key had been changed, your computer should use the new ones to establish
a wireless connection to the HG658 V2.

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6 Network Security
Improving WLAN Security
Hiding the WLAN Name
After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct
WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings .
4. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page.
5. Set Hide broadcast to enable.
6. Click Save .
Using High Security Encryption Modes
Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as data
interception on networks.
To improve WLAN security without sacrificing working efficiency, use WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK and
TKIP+AES . This step also prevents WLAN unavailability caused by network adapters' incompatibility
with the selected security mode.
1. Log in to the web management page.

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2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings .
4. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page.
5. Select Security mode for you wanted.
6. Select WPA encryption mode for you wanted.
7. In WPA pre-shared key , enter the WLAN password you specified.
8. Click Save .
After the password used for accessing a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password
when connecting a PC to the WLAN.
Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN
To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to access
your WLAN.
1. Connect a computer and the HG658 V2 via wireless.
2. Log in to the web management page.
3. Choose Home Network tab.
4. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Access .
5. Select WLAN Access Rules configuration page.
6. Set Only allow specific computers in the WLAN to enable.
7. In Managed LAN devices , select the computer name for you wanted.
8. Click Save .

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Enable WPS Function
After the WPS function is turned on, you can safely access the wireless network without enter a
wireless network name and password.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Access .
4. Select WLAN WPS configuration page.
5. Set Enable WPS to enable.
6. Under the expanded WPS configuration menu, select the WPS mode you want to use.
• WPS by push button (PBC) ： Enable the WPS function by press the WPS button on theHG658 V2.
• WPS by client PIN (PIN) ： Get the pin code from a pin client and then enter the pin code in PIN
code
text box. Click Connect .
• WPS by AP-PIN (AP-PIN) : Click PIN to get the pin code and then enter the pin code into the text
box on the pin client.
7. Click Save .

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Controlling Computer Internet Access
You can prohibit certain PCs from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to access the
Internet. In addition, you can set the period during which the PCs are not allowed to access the
Internet.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Internet tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control .
4. Select Time Rules configuration page.
5. Click New time rule .
6. In Rule name , enter a filtering rule name you specified.
7. In Internet access allowed , enter a time zone you specified.
8. In Apply to , select the computer name for you wanted.
9. Click Save .
Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites
Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Internet tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control .
4. Select URL Filter configuration page.
5. Click New URL filter .