Huawei HG531s User manual

HG531s V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router
User Guide

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Contents
1 Product Overview
1 Supported Features
2 Ports and Buttons
3Indicators
2 Hardware Installation
5 Selecting an Installation Location
5ConnectingCables
7PoweringOn
3 Setting Network Parameters
8 Setting the Computer IP Address
8 Logging In to the Web Management Page
4 Wireless Connection Setup
9 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the HG531s V1
9 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
10 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
5 USB Device
12 USB Storage Device
12 Connecting a USB Device
13 Connecting to the Internet When Using 3G Service
14 Sharing a USB Printer
6 Maintenance Guide
15 Changing the Web Management Page Password
15 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
16 Changing the PIN Code for Your SIM Card
16 Restoring Default Settings
7 FAQs
17 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page?
17 What Can I Do If the HG531s V1 Cannot Access the Internet through a Wireless Network
Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady?
18 What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet?
19 I Often Need to Restart the HG531s V1 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do?

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8 Appendix
20 Technical Specifications
21 Default Settings
9 For More Help
10 Legal Notice

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1 Product Overview
Supported Features
The HG531s V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router (HG531s V1 for short) is a high-speed wireless
router designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the
HG531s V1.
• 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 HG531s V1 incorporates a high-performance ADSL2+ processor and provides high-speed Internet
access and abundant services to be delivered through the digital subscriber line (DSL).
High-Speed 3G Connectivity
The HG531s V1 provides a USB port into which you can insert a 3G data card to access the Internet
at high speeds.
Routing
The HG531s V1 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 HG531s V1 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting
802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the HG531s V1 delivers a
wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the HG531s V1
supports multiple wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can set up wireless connections between the HG531s V1 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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ARP Attack Protection
You can bundle an IP address and MAC address bi-directionally, which effectively protects your LAN
from Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) attacks.
Easy Configuration and Management
The HG531s V1 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal
data.
Ports and Buttons
No. Item Description
1Reset
Restores the HG531s V1 to its default settings after you press and hold this
button for 6 seconds or more while the HG531s V1 is powered on.
Caution
A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use with
caution.
2USB
Connects to a USB device.
Caution
If you connect a USB device to the HG531s V1, verify that the input
voltage and current of the USB device do not exceed 5 V/0.65 A.
Otherwise, the HG531s V1 may malfunction.
3On/Off Powers the HG531s V1 on or off.
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WLAN/
WPS
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Indicators
4Power Connects to a power adapter.
5LAN4~
LAN1
Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes (STBs), and
switches.
6ADSL Connects to a DSL filter or phone socket.
7WLAN/
WPS
• Enables or disables the WLAN function.
Press this button (more than 3 seconds) to enable the WLAN function.
• Starts Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) negotiation.
Press this button (less than 3 seconds) to start WPS negotiation.

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Indicator Status Description
Power
Steady green The HG531s V1 is powered on.
Off The HG531s V1 is powered off.
ADSL
Blinking green A DSL connection is being activated.
Steady green A digital subscriber line (DSL) connection has been set up and
activated.
Off
• No DSL connection has been set up, or the DSL connection is
faulty.
• The HG531s V1 is powered off.
Internet
Blinking green The HG531s V1 is connected to the Internet in router mode, and
data is being transmitted.
Steady green The HG531s V1 is connected to the Internet in router mode, but
no data is being transmitted.
Off
• The HG531s V1 is in router mode, but not connected to the
Internet.
• The HG531s V1 is in bridge mode.
• The HG531s V1 is powered off.
WLAN
Blinking green The HG531s V1 has WLAN enabled, and data is being transmitted.
Steady green The HG531s V1 has WLAN enabled, but is not transmitting data.
Off
• WLAN is disabled.
• The HG531s V1 is powered off.
WPS
Blinking green
• The HG531s V1 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.
• The WPS indicator blinks for 120 seconds or less.
Steady green
• The HG531s V1 is attempting to connect to a wireless client over
the WLAN using the WPS function.
• The WPS indicator is steady on for 300 seconds, and then turns
off.
Off
• WPS is disabled.
• The HG531s V1 is powered off.

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2 Hardware Installation
Selecting an Installation Location
Place the HG531s V1 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
HG531s V1.
• Ensure that the computer and HG531s V1 are far from electric appliances that generate strong
magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
Connecting Cables
Installing the HG531s V1 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 HG531s V1 to
a telephone port for Internet access.
Follow the steps in the following figure to connect devices properly.
LAN1~
LAN4
Blinking green The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device with a network
cable, and data is being transmitted.
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.
Off
• The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet device.
• The HG531s V1 is powered off.
USB
Blinking green The HG531s V1 is connected to a USB device, and data is being
transmitted.
Steady green The HG531s V1 is connected to a USB device, but no data is being
transmitted.
Off
• The HG531s V1 is not connected to any USB device.
• The HG531s V1 is powered off.

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When configuring the HG531s V1 for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to connect the
HG531s V1 to a computer.
Installing the HG531s V1 on a 3G network
If you use the 3G data card to access the Internet, you can connect the data card to the USB interface
on the rear panel of the HG531s V1.
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.
1Telephone wall jack 2Splitter 3Telephone
4Desktop computer 5Power adapter 6Set-top Box
7Laptop computer 8Smart Phone 9Pad
aLINE port bMODEM port cPHONE port
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PHONE
LINE
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Powering On
To power on the HG531s V1, press its power button.
After the HG531s V1 is powered on, the HG531s V1 indicator turns on. If the indicators do not behave
as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
1Data card 2Desktop computer 3Power adapter
4Laptop computer 5Smart Phone 6Pad
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