Huawei EG8143A5 User manual

EchoLife EG8143A5
Quick Start for QR code (5dBi)
Issue 01
Date 2020-07-08
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Contents
1 Placing the Device................................................................................................................... 1
2 Connecting Cables................................................................................................................... 3
3 Indicator Description.............................................................................................................. 5
4 Technical Specications......................................................................................................... 7
5 FAQs............................................................................................................................................ 8
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1 Placing the Device
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● Do not install the ONT outdoors or in an outdoor cabinet.
● The ONT can be mounted onto a wall or placed on a desk. Do not install the ONT in
other modes, such as ceiling.
● Keep 10 cm clearance on all sides to ensure adequate ventilation.
● It is recommended that the computer and ONT be put far away from electric appliances
that generate strong magnetic or electric elds, such as microwave ovens.
Mounting an ONT on the Desk
The gure below shows an ONT that is horizontally placed on a desk.
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The appearance shown in this document may be dierent from the actual appearance of
the product. The actual product prevails.
Mounting an ONT onto a Wall
1. Mark two positions with the same spacing as that between the two mounting
holes of the ONT using a marker on a wall.
2. Select a proper drill bit according to the outer diameter of the screws. Use a
hammer drill to drill the marked positions on the wall. Then clean the holes
and install two expansion bolts.
3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws into the expansion bolts, reserving 5
mm ends out of the wall, and mount the ONT onto the screws.
NO TE
It is recommended that the screw be about 4 mm in diameter and longer than 20 mm.
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2 Connecting Cables
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● The ber connector connected to the optical port on the wall varies depending on
actual conditions.
● To ensure normal use of bers, make sure that the ber bending radius is larger than 30
mm.
No. Item Description
1 TEL Connects to the ports on a telephone or fax machine.
2 LAN1-LAN4 Connects to PCs or IP set-top boxes (STBs).
3 Power Connects to a power adapter.
4On/O Powers the ONT on or o.
5 CATV Connects to a TV.
6 Reset Press the button for a short time to reset the device, or
press the button for a long time (longer than 10s) to
restore the device to the default settings and reset the
device.
NOTE
Reset Huawei ONTs with caution. Otherwise, the ONTs may
fail to access the Internet. If an ONT cannot access the
Internet after a reset, contact your Internet service provider.
7 WPS When the WLAN is on, press the WPS button (> 3s)
and release the button to start Wi-Fi protected setup
(WPS) negotiation.
8 WLAN Used to enable or disable the WLAN function
- When the WLAN is disabled, press the WLAN button
(> 3s) and release the button to enable the WLAN.
- When the WLAN is enabled, press the WLAN button
(> 3s) and release the button to disable the WLAN.
9 Optical port The optical port is equipped with a rubber plug and
connected to a ber for upstream transmission.
The type of the optical connector connected to the
optical port can be SC/APC.
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3 Indicator Description
Indicator Status Description
Power Steady on The ONT is powered on.
O The power supply is cut o.
PON/LOS See the following table.
LAN1-
LAN4
Steady on The Ethernet connection is in the normal
state.
Blinking Data is being transmitted over the Ethernet
port.
O The Ethernet connection is not set up.
TEL Steady on The ONT is registered with the softswitch but
no service ows are transmitted.
Blinks twice a
second
The ONT is registered with the softswitch,
and data is being transmitted on the port.
Blinks once every
2 seconds
The ONT fails to be registered with the
softswitch.
O The POTS port is disabled.
WLAN Steady on The WLAN function is enabled.
Blinking Data is being transmitted over the WLAN
port.
O The WLAN function is disabled.
WPS Steady on The WPS function is enabled.
Blinking A Wi-Fi terminal is accessing the system.
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Indicator Status Description
O The WPS function is disabled.
CATV Steady on The CATV function is enabled and CATV
signals are received.
O The CATV function is disabled or no CATV
signal is received.
Statu
s No.
PON Status LOS Status Description
1O O The ONT is prohibited by the
upper-layer device or blinks
abnormally. Contact the service
provider for help.
2 Blinks twice a
second
Blinks twice a
second
3 Blinks twice a
second
O The ONT attempts to set up a
connection with its upper-layer
device.
4 Steady on O A connection is set up between the
ONT and its upper-layer device.
5O Blinks once
every 2 seconds
The ONT is not connected to bers
or does not receive optical signals.
6 Blinks once
every 2
seconds
Blinks once
every 2 seconds
The hardware is faulty.
NO TE
If the ONT is not powered on or the power switch is turned o, all indicators are o.
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4 Technical Specications
Product Function
EG8143A5(5dBi) ● 4 Ethernet ports (1GE + 3FE)
● 1 POTS port
● 1 CATV port
● 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
● Power adapter input: See the nameplate on the adapter.
● System power supply: See the nameplate on the device.
● Ambient temperature: 0ºC to +40ºC
● Ambient humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing)
● Dimensions (H x W x D): 34 mm × 175 mm × 115 mm (without external
antenna and pads)
● Weight: About 269 g
● Maximum system power consumption: 12 W
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