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.

Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on
environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of
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

1-1
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: