Huawei SmartAX MT882a User manual

SmartAX MT882a ADSL CPE
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

SmartAX MT882a ADSL CPE
V100R001
User Guide
Issue 01
Date 2008-12-24
Part Number 103130

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Contents
1Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 1
2Connecting the Cables and Getting Started............................................ 4
2.1 Simple Connection .......................................................................................4
2.2 Connecting One Telephone ..........................................................................5
2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones .................................................................6
2.4 Getting Started .............................................................................................6
3Installing the USB Driver ......................................................................... 7
3.1 Installing the USB Driver on the Linux OS..................................................7
3.2 Installing the USB Driver on the MAC OS ..................................................9
3.3 Installing the USB Driver on the Windows OS..........................................11
4Setting the Network-Access Parameters ............................................... 15
4.1 Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software of the
MT882a .............................................................................................................15
4.2 Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on the Computer
...........................................................................................................................16
5Configuring the MT882a ........................................................................ 17
5.1 Changing the Administrator Password Used for Logging In to the Web
Configuration Page ............................................................................................17
5.2 Changing the IP Address............................................................................18
5.3 Restoring Default Settings..........................................................................18
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6FAQs......................................................................................................... 18
7Appendix.................................................................................................. 22
7.1 Indicators....................................................................................................22
7.2 Interfaces and Buttons................................................................................22
7.3 Default Settings..........................................................................................23
7.4 Technical Specifications.............................................................................23
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1 Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing SmartAX MT882a ADSL CPE (hereinafter referred to as the
MT882a).
For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them
during operation.
Basic Requirements
zKeep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device.
zPrevent collision of the device with other objects during storage, transportation, and
operation of the device.
zDo not attempt to dismantle the device. In case of any fault, contact the authorized
maintenance center for assistance or repair.
zWithout prior written consent, no organization or individual is permitted to make
any change to the structure, safety, and performance design of the device.
zWhile using the device, observe all applicable laws, directives and regulations, and
respect the legal rights of other people.
Environmental Requirements
zPlace the device in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the device to direct
sunlight.
zKeep the device clean, free of dust and stain.
zDo not place the device near a water source or in a damp area.
zPlace the device on a stable surface.
zDo not place any object on the top of the device. Reserve a minimum space of 10
cm at the four sides and on the top of the device for heat dissipation.
zDo not place the device on or near inflammable materials such as foam.
zKeep the device away from heat source or fire, such as a radiator or a candle.
zKeep the device away from any household appliances with strong magnetic field or
electric field, such as microwave oven, refrigerator, or mobile phone.

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Operation Requirements
zDo not allow children to play with the device or accessories. Swallowing the
accessories may be fatal.
zUse the accessories such as the power adaptor provided or authorized only by the
manufacturer.
zMake sure that the device does not get wet. If water gets into the device, disconnect
the power supply immediately and unplug all the cables connected to the device.
zThe power supply of the device must meet the requirements of the input voltage of
the device.
zBefore plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the
power supply.
zWhile plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are dry.
zDo not step on, pull, or stretch any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged,
leading to malfunction of the device.
zDo not use old or damaged cables.
zKeep the power plug clean and dry, to prevent electric shock or other dangers.
zDuring lightning, disconnect the device from the power supply and unplug all the
cables connected to the device, such as the power cable, telephone cable, and RF
cable, to prevent lightning strike.
zIf the device is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply and unplug the
all the cables connected to the device.
zIf smoke, sound, or smell is emitted from the device, stop using the device
immediately, disconnect the power supply, unplug the power supply and other
cables, and remove the batteries. Contact the authorized maintenance center for
repair.
zMake sure that no object (such as metal shavings) enters the device through the heat
dissipation vent.
zDo not scratch or abrade the shell of the device. The shed painting may lead to skin
allergy or malfunctions of the device. If the shed painting material drops into the
host, a short circuit may occur.
Cleaning Requirements
zBefore cleaning the device, stop using it, disconnect the power supply, and unplug
all the cables connected to the device.
zDo not clean the device cover with any cleaning solution or cleanser spray. Use a
piece of soft cloth to clean the device cover.

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Environmental Protection
Do not dispose the abandoned device or battery in a garbage can. You need to dispose it
according to the local regulations on disposing of device packing materials, exhausted
battery and abandoned device, and support the recycling activity.
After the MT882a is used for a certain period of time, the cover will be
heated, which will not affect the function of the MT882a.

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2 Connecting the Cables and Getting
Started
2.1 Simple Connection
If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access only and you do not
need to use a telephone, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the
cables.
1
2
3
POWER
LAN
RESET
ADSL
USB
1 Telephone jack on the wall 2 Computer 3 Power adapter

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2.2 Connecting One Telephone
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.
POWER
LAN
RESET
1
2
3
4
ADSL
5
USB
1 Telephone jack on the wall 2 Splitter
3 Telephone 4 Computer
5 Power adapter

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2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones
If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access, telephone connections,
and fax connections, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables.
####
#### ####
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
5
5
6
5
7
8
POWER
LAN
RESE T
ADSL
USB
1 Telephone jack on the wall 2 T connector 3 Microfilter 4 Splitter
5 Telephone 6 Fax 7 Computer 8 Power adapter
2.4 Getting Started
Press the power button on the top of the MT882a to power on the MT882a.
After you power on the MT882a, the ADSL indicator blinks (for less than three
minutes), indicating that the MT882a is being activated. Later, the ADSL indicator
becomes on. The POWER indicator is also on, indicating that the MT882a is working.

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3 Installing the USB Driver
Of the SmartAX series, the MT882a also provides a USB port in addition to an Ethernet
interface.
zIf your PC does not provide any Ethernet interface, you can connect the PC through
a USB cable to the MT882a.
zIf you have two PCs, you can connect the Ethernet interface and the USB port on
the MT882 to the two PCs respectively. After you enable the routing function of the
MT882a, both PCs can access the Internet.
If you hope to connect your PC through the USB port to the MT882a, you need to
install the USB driver on the PC. The USB driver of the MT882a supports the following
types of operating systems (OSs):
zLinux
zMAC OS 9 or MAC OS 10
zWindows
The installation process of the USB driver varies according to the specific OS, as
described in the following sections.
Before installing the USB driver on the PC, do not connect the MT882a
through a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.
3.1 Installing the USB Driver on the Linux OS
Take the RedHat 8.0 as an example. To install the USB driver on the Linux OS, perform
the following steps:
Step 1 Start the RedHat 8.0 and log in with the account root.
Step 2 Open the USB Driver\Linux directory on the compact disk-read only
memory (CD-ROM) of the MT882a and find the source code file of the Linux
OS driver.
Step 3 Copy the source code file of the Linux OS driver to the
usb_driver_for_linux directory on the PC.
Step 4 Run the following commands:
# sb_driver_for_linuxcd u
# make
# make install

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The usb_driver_for_linux directory stores the source code file of the
Linux OS driver.
Step 5 Add the following two configuration command lines at the end of the rc.local
file in the /etc/rc.d directory.
insmod /usr/local/lib/trendchip/trendchip.o &>/dev/null &
ifconfig eth1 192.168.1.2 up &>/dev/null &
After you add the two configuration command lines, the system
automatically loads the USB driver during start.
Step 6 Create a file named ifcfg-eth1 in the /etc/sysconfig/networking/device/
directory. Add the following configuration information in this file:
# Please read /usr/share/doc/initscripts-*/sysconfig.txt
# for the documentation of these parameters.
SERCTL=no
EERDNS=yes
ATEWAY=192.168.1.1
YPE=Ethernet
DEVICE=eth1
HWADDR=00:aa:bb:cc:00:01
BOOTPROTO=none
NETMASK=255.255.255.0
ONBOOT=no
IPADDR=192.168.1.2
NETWORK=192.168.1.0
BROADCAST=192.168.1.255
Assume your PC already has an Ethernet interface eth0. In this step you
create an Ethernet interface eth1 and configure the related properties of this
Ethernet interface.
Step 7 Find the resolv.conf file in the /etc/sysconfig/networking/profiles/default/
directory (Create this file if this file does not exist in this directory). Add the
following configuration information in this file:
nameserver <ip of your primary DNS>
nameserver <ip of your second DNS>
In this step, you configure the domain name server (DNS). In the
configuration command, <ip of your primary DNS> is the real IP address
of the DNS server provided by the network service provider.
Step 8 Create a file named ifcfg-eth1 in the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ directory.
Add the following configuration information in this file:
EVICE=eth1

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OOTPROTO=none
ROADCAST=192.168.1.255
PADDR=192.168.1.2
ETMASK=255.255.255.0
ETWORK=192.168.1.0
NBOOT=no
SERCTL=no
EERDNS=no
ATEWAY=192.168.1.1
YPE=Ethernet
Step 9 Restart the PC.
Step 10 Connect the MT882a through a USB cable to the PC, and then power on the
MT882a.
3.2 Installing the USB Driver on the MAC OS
To install the USB driver on the MAC OS, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Open the USB Driver\MAC directory on the compact disk-read only
memory (CD-ROM) of the MT882a, and find and decompress the driver of
the MAC OS.
Step 2 Double-click the installer to start the installation program.

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Step 3 Click Next.
The Authenticate dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Enter the OS administrator account and the password, and then click OK.
Step 5 Click Accept to start the installation procedure.

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Step 6 Wait for the installation to end.
A dialog box is displayed, indicating that the installation is complete.
Step 7 Select Restart now and click Finish to restart the PC.
Step 8 Connect the MT882a through a USB cable to the PC, and then power on the
MT882a.
3.3 Installing the USB Driver on the Windows
OS
To install the USB driver on the Windows OS, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Open the USB Driver\Windows directory on the compact disk-read only
memory (CD-ROM) of the MT882a and find the driver of the Window OS.
Step 2 Double-click the installer to start the installation program.

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Step 3 In the Choose Setup Language dialog box, select a language such as English,
and then click Next.
Step 4 Click Next.

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Step 5 Select Typical, and then click Next.
Step 6 Click Next to start the installation procedure. Wait for the installer to
complete the installation.
A dialog box is displayed, asking you to connect the terminal.

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Step 7 Connect the MT882a through a USB cable to the PC, and then power on the
MT882a. Wait for the MT882a to start.
The Hardware Installation dialog box is displayed.
Step 8 Click Continue Anyway to continue with the installation.

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Step 9 Click Finish.
4 Setting the Network-Access Parameters
By configuring the MT882a and the computer, you can choose any of the following
methods to surf the Internet:
zAccessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software of the
MT882a
zAccessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on the Computer
4.1 Accessing the Network Through the
Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software of the MT882a
If you select this method for accessing the network, the MT882a starts to set up dial-up
connection automatically after the startup. You can access the network after you power
on the computer. You do not need to install any special dial-up software on the
computer or perform the dial-up operations on the computer. To configure the MT882a
and the computer for the network access, do as follows:
Step 1 Log in to the Web configuration page.