Huawei SmartAX MT880 User manual

HUAWEI
SmartAX MT880 ADSL Router
User Manual
V200R001

SmartAX MT880 ADSL Router
User Manual
Manual Version V2.10
Product Version V200R001C01B020
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About This Manual
Release Notes
The product version corresponds to the manual is SmartAX MT880
ADSL Router V200R001.
Organization
lChapter 1 provides a brief description of MT880 and a list of
features.
lChapter 2introduces the hardware installation of MT880.
lChapter 3 introduces the preparation procedures before
configuring the MT880.
lChapter 4 describes how to use the embedded Web-based
management software to configure the MT880.
lChapter 5describes the detailed configuration procedures for 6
applications.
lChapter 6 lists several FAQs and trouble-locating methods.
lChapter 7gives the technical specifications of the MT880.
lAppendix gives the abbreviation list and default factory settings
for MT880.
Intended Audience
The manual is intended for the following readers:
lMarketing staff

lInstallation engineers & technicians
lOperation & maintenance personnel
Conventions
Themanual uses the following conventions:
I. General conventions
Convention Description
Arial Normal paragraphs are in Arial.
Arial Narrow Warnings, Cautions, Notes and Tips are in Arial
Narrow.
Boldface Headings are in Boldface.
II. Symbols
Eye-catching symbols are also used in this manual to highlight the
points worthy of special attention during the operation. They are
defined as follows:
Caution:Means reader be extremely careful during the
operation.
&Note: Means a complementary description.

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this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

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Table of Contents
1 MT880 Overview....................................................................1-1
1.1 Appearance..................................................................1-1
1.2 Parts of MT880 .............................................................1-1
1.2.1 Front Panel .........................................................1-1
1.2.2 Rear Panel..........................................................1-2
1.2.3 External Splitter...................................................1-3
1.3 MT880 Features............................................................1-4
2 Hardware Installation............................................................2-1
2.1 Preparations.................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Checking Computer Configuration ........................2-1
2.1.2 Collecting ISP Information....................................2-1
2.2 Fixing of MT880............................................................2-2
2.3 Connecting MT880........................................................2-2
2.3.1 Connecting ADSL Line.........................................2-2
2.3.2 Connecting the computer to MT880 ......................2-2
2.3.3 Connecting Ethernet LAN to MT880 .....................2-3
2.4 Powering On MT880 .....................................................2-4
3 Before Configuring MT880....................................................3-1
3.1 When to Configure the MT880 .......................................3-1
3.2 Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer......................3-2
3.3 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Manager ..........3-2
3.3.1 Checking for Proxy Service..................................3-3
3.3.2 Applying the LAN IP Address of MT880 ................3-3
3.3.3 Inputting the User Name and Password ................3-3

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4 Web-based Management.......................................................4-1
4.1 Manager Interface Layout ..............................................4-1
4.2 System View (Home Page) ............................................4-3
4.3 WAN Setting.................................................................4-4
4.3.1 RFC2684 Bridged Connection..............................4-4
4.3.2 RFC2684 Routed Configuration............................4-8
4.3.3 PPP Configuration.............................................4-10
4.4 DHCP Configuration....................................................4-12
4.5 DNS Configuration ......................................................4-13
4.6 NAT Configuration.......................................................4-14
4.7 Static Route................................................................4-16
4.8 LAN Setting ................................................................4-17
4.9 Virtual Server..............................................................4-19
4.10 Applications ..............................................................4-21
4.11 Filters .......................................................................4-23
4.11.1 IP Filters .........................................................4-24
4.11.2 MAC Filters .....................................................4-26
4.11.3 URL Blocking..................................................4-28
4.11.4 Domain Blocking .............................................4-29
4.12 Firewall Rules ...........................................................4-31
4.13 RIP...........................................................................4-33
4.14 Administrator Setting .................................................4-35
4.15 Time.........................................................................4-38
4.16 System Setting..........................................................4-39
4.17 Firmware Upgrade.....................................................4-40
4.18 Log...........................................................................4-41
4.18.1 View Log.........................................................4-41
4.18.2 Log Settings ....................................................4-42
4.18.3 Save...............................................................4-43
4.19 Diagnostics...............................................................4-43
4.20 Traffic Statistics.........................................................4-45

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5 Service Configuration ...........................................................5-1
5.1 Preparation for Service Configuration.............................5-1
5.2 PPPoE Configuration.....................................................5-2
5.3 PPPoA Configuration.....................................................5-2
5.4 RFC 2684 Bridged (Pure Bridge) Configuration...............5-3
5.5RFC 2684 Bridged (Static IP) Configuration ....................5-3
5.6RFC 2684 Bridged (DHCP) Configuration .......................5-4
5.7RFC 2684 Route (IPoA) Configuration............................5-5
6 Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................6-1
6.1 Quick Troubleshooting...................................................6-1
6.2 FAQs............................................................................6-2
7 Technical Specifications.......................................................7-1
8 Appendix...............................................................................8-1
8.1 Fix MT880 into the Stand...............................................8-1
8.2 Factory Default Settings ................................................8-2
8.3 Abbreviations ................................................................8-3

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1 MT880 Overview
In this chapter you will learn about the appearance and features
of MT880.
1.1 Appearance
MT880 provides the small and private network with simple,
secure, and cost-efficient ADSL Internet connection. It enables many
interactive multi-media applications such as the connection of video
conferencing. Appearance of the MT880 is shown as Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1Appearance of the MT880
1.2 Parts of MT880
1.2.1 Front Panel
Place the MT880 in a location where the LED indicators can be
easily viewed.
The LEDs on the front panel of MT880 are shownas below:

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Figure 1-2Front panel display with LED indicators
The meanings of LEDs are listed as follows:
LEDIndicator Status Description
Power Steady green light The unit is powered on.
Steady greenlight Avalid ADSL connection.
ADSL LINK/ACT Blinking green light There is traffic over ADSL line.
Steadylight Avalid LAN connection.
Blinking green light There is traffic over Ethernet.
Green light The speed of data transfer is 10Mbps.
LAN LINK/ACT
Orange light The speed of data transfer is 100Mbps.
1.2.2 Rear Panel
All cablesare connected to the rear panel of MT880.
The ports and switch on the rear panel of MT880 are shownas
below:

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Figure 1-3Rear panel cable and power connections
The meaning of ports and switch are listed as follows:
Port & switch Description
ADSL ADSL port, connecting to the splitter.
Ethernet Ethernet port, connecting to PC or hub.
Reset Press this button for 3 seconds to restore the default setting. This
operationwillletyouloseyourcustomsetting.Pleasebecarefulwhen
using Reset button.
Power Power switch.
9V AC 1A Power input plug.
1.2.3 External Splitter
Using splitter can reduce disturbance signals in the telephone
line. MT880 has to use an external splitter, which has three ports:
LINE, PHONE and MODEM port.
lLINE: Connects to the telephone jack.
lPHONE: Connects to the telephone.
lMODEM: Connects to ADSL modem with RJ-11 telephone
line.

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1.3 MT880 Features
lData rates up to24 Mbps for downstream and 1.2Mbps for
upstream
lFriendly Web-based graphical user interface for
configuration and management
lSupporting up to eight simultaneous virtual connections
lWidest range of DSLAM interoperability
lBuilt-in MIBs for SNMP management
lUpgradeable firmware through TFTP
lEasy to install and use

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2 Hardware Installation
In this chapter you will learn about the various connections you
need to make in order to use the MT880.
1) Preparations
2) Connecting MT880
3) Power on MT880
2.1 Preparations
2.1.1 Checking Computer Configuration
Item Requirement
OS Web browser, such as IE, is installed.
Web browser type Microsoft Internet Explorer®5.0or Netscape Navigator®4.7or
above.
Webbrowser
settings EnableJavaScript
Ethernet port NIC adapter
Enable TCP/IP
2.1.2 Collecting ISP Information
lVPI, VCI
lEncapsulation type
lProtocol type
lModulation type
lUser name, password

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2.2 Fixing of MT880
MT880 enables horizontal and vertical positions as well as
hanging on the wall. Place the MT880 in a location where the LED
indicators can be easily viewed.
2.3 Connecting MT880
2.3.1 Connecting ADSL Line
Simply plug one end of the twisted-pair telephone cable into the
Modem port of the splitter and insert the other end into the ADSL port
on the rear panel of MT880.
Use another telephone cable to connect thesplitter and the
Phone Jack in the wall.
2.3.2 Connecting the computer to MT880
Use a straight-through cable to connect your computer and
MT880. You can connect the MT880 directly to a 10/100Base-TX
Ethernet adapter card on your PC with the provided Ethernet cable
as shown in this diagram.

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(1) Computer (2) RJ-11 Tel Cable (3) Phone (4)RJ-45EthernetCable
(5) Splitter (6) Phone Jack (7) MT880 (8) RJ-11 Tel Cable
Figure 2-1Computer to MT880 connection
2.3.3 Connecting Ethernet LAN to MT880
MT880 may be connected to any 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port.
When connecting MT880 to any Ethernet device that is capable of
operating at speeds higher than 10Mbps, be sure that the device has
auto-negotiation mode enabled for the connecting port.
Use cross-over cable to connect MT880 and the uplink port of a
switch or hub. Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to MT880
does not exceed 100 meters.

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2.4 Powering On MT880
1) Use the provided power adapter and plugs it into a suitable
power source nearby.
2) You should see the Power LED indicators light up, which
indicates the device is powered on.
3) After a few seconds, look at the LANLINK indicator and
make sure it with steady light, which indicates a valid
connection between the Router and your computer.

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3 Before Configuring MT880
To configure MT880, you have to connect MT880 to a computer
as shown below. Use the provided straight-through cable.
(1) Computer (2) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (3) MT880
Figure 3-1Computer to MT880 Connection
3.1 When to Configure the MT880
The factory default settings of MT880 have optimized all
functions, and made it can be operated in most conditionsof network.
Usually, for the users with simple network topology, the default
setting values can meet their basic requirements and need no
change.
If the condition of network has been changed by the
modification of security, scale, line of communication, protocol and
topology, for example, ademand of particular VPI and VCI, you

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should adjust accordingly the default settingsto be able to adapt to
the changes.
3.2 Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer
The steps of configure the IP settings is as below.
1) Understand the default IP settings for MT880: IP address
(192.168.1.1), Subnet mask (255.255.255.0).
2) Make sure your computer hasthe TCP/IP protocol installed
and enabled.
lIf you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably
already has TCP/IP protocol installed.
lIf you are using Windows XP, the TCP/IP is enabled by
default for standard installations.
3) Configure the IP address and Subnet mask of your
computer to make the computer set in the same subnet
with the MT880, for example, IP address:192.168.1.100,
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
For computers running non-Windows operating systems,
follow the instructions for your OS that configure the IP setting
to occupy the same subnet asMT880.
3.3 Accessing the Web-based Configuration
Manager
Once the computer has IP settings that allow it to access the
Web-based configuration manager, you can change the factory
default settings to enable the MT880 to connect to the Internet.

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3.3.1 Checking for Proxy Service
If the browser software on the computer is configured to use a
proxy server for Internet access, it is necessary to first disable the
proxy connection.
In Windows Internet Explorer, you can check whether a proxy
server is enabled using the following procedures:
1) In the Explorer Window, select and click on
Tools à Internet Options, and enter the Internet Options
window.
2) In the Internet Options window, click the Connections
tab and click on the LAN Settings button.
3) Verify that the “Use proxy server” option is NOT checked. If
it is checked, click in the checked box to deselect the
option and click OK.
3.3.2 Applying the LAN IP Address of MT880
To access the Web-based configuration manager, launch your
Web browser and enter the LAN IP address of the MT880. For the
first access, the default LAN IP address of the MT880 is used. Type
in “http://” followed by the default IP address, “192.168.1.1”in the
address bar of the browser. The URL in the address bar should read:
http://192.168.1.1.
3.3.3 Inputting the User Name and Password
A new window appears prompting you for a user name and
password needed to access the Web-based configuration manager.