Huawei PT530 User manual

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2 Connecting Cables
Taking the paired PT530 and PT500 as an example, this section introduce the installation method of PT530 by illustrating their connection to the Internet through a router.
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following gure.
After the PT530 is powered on, the PT530 indicator turns on. The following table
lists how the indicators behave when the PT530 is operating correctly. If the
indicators do not behave as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
Indicator Expected State Description
PWR Steady on The PT530 is powered on.
PLC Steady on The PT530 is paired with another powerline
device.
LAN1/LAN2 Steady on The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet
device with a network cable.
WLAN Steady on WLAN is enabled.
1 Pairing Powerline Devices
This product must be used with other powerline devices. This section uses a
PT530 and a PT500 to illustrate the pairing process. After paired successfully,
the PT530 and the PT500 can be plugged in or out at any time and you don’t
need to pair them again.
3 Setting the Computer IP Address
Before logging in to the PT530 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
2. Choose Change adapter settings.
Right-click Local Area Connection
and choose Properties.
3. Double-click Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select Use the following IP address. Set
IP address to 192.168.33.100, Subnet
mask to 255.255.255.0, and Default
gateway to 192.168.33.1. Click OK to return
to the previous dialog box and click OK.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
4 Setting the PT530 Wireless Parameters
1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.33.1. Press Enter.
2. Enter the login user name (admin by default) and password (admin by
default). Click Login.
3. Choose SETUP > Wireless Setup. Enter the SSID (WLAN name) and key you
specied into the WirelessName(SSID) and PassPhrase , and then click Apply.
Before the configuration, please ensure that your computer is connected to the
PT530's LAN port, and the IP address has been set according to the chapter 3
"Setting the Computer IP Address".
To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password
after the rst login.
If your router supports wireless function, setting the PT530's SSID and
password to the same values as your existing Wi-Fi network's SSID and key is
recommended.
1.Setting your SSID to a
easily recognizable name is
recommended, for example,
"HUAWEI".
2.Password can be set to a
combination of numbers or
letters, and the letter is case
sensitive.
You can record your SSID
and password below for later
examination:
SSID:
Key :
Quick Start
PT530 500Mbps Powerline Access Point 1. Click in the lower right corner
of your desktop. Choose Open
Network and Sharing Center.
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To expand the wireless signal coverage, please plug the PT530
into a power socket on a higher position.
1. Click in the lower right corner
of your desktop,
3. Double-click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP).
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2. In the displayed dialog box, click
Properties.
4. Select Use the following IP address. Set
IP address to 192.168.33.100, Subnet
mask to 255.255.255.0, and Default
gateway to 192.168.33.1. Click OK to return
to the previous dialog box and click OK.
1. Plug the PT530 and the PT500 into power sockets. When the PT530 is powered
on, its PWR indicator turns to steady on.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the PT530's and the PT500's PAIR buttons for
more than 1 second and less than 4 seconds. The PT530's PLC indicator will
start to blink, which indicate they are in the pairing process.
If the pairing process fail for several attempts, press and hold
the PT530's PAIR button for more than 8 seconds until the PWR
indicator turns off and then release it. When the PWR indicator
lights up again, repeat the pairing process.
For convenience, plug the PT530 and the PT500 into the adjacent
power sockets and complete the pairing process. After completed
the pairing process, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to connect
the cables.
3. If the PT530's and PT500's PLC indicators turn to steady on from blinking state
within 10 seconds, the PT530 and PT500 has been paired successfully.
PT500 PT530
PAIR
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Router
PT530
Ethernet port PT500
1. Use a network cable to connect the PT500 and the router’s LAN port.
2. Plug the PT500 into a power socket.
3.
Use a network cable to connect the PT530's LAN port (either LAN1 or LAN2) and your
computer's network port.
4. Plug the PT530 into a power socket.
After installation, you can access the Internet through a wired or wireless
network connection.
The default WLAN name and password are printed on the PT530's over
label and simple note. If you don't want to modify the default wireless
parameters, you can skip from Chapter 3 to Chapter 5. Through the
reference of Chapter 6, you can use the default WLAN name and password
to set up a wireless connection.
For the sake of security and the convenience to remember, it's
recommen ded that you modi fy the WLAN name and p assword
before setting up a wireless connection. For more instructions,
refer to Chapter 3 to Chapter 6.
5 Resetting the Computer IP Address
After the PT530 has completed its conguration, you need to set the network
connection of your computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
1. Enter into the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). For more details,
please refer to the chapter 3 Setting the Computer IP Address, from the
step 1 to the step 3.
2. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically, and then click OK. Return to the previews window,
and click OK.
1. Enter into the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). For more details, please refer to the
chapter 3 Setting the Computer IP Address, from the step 1 to the step 3.
2. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically , and then click OK. Return to the previews window,
and click OK.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
Currently connected to:
Network 40
Open Network and Sharing Center
Internet access
LocalArea Connection
Disable
Status
Diagnose
Bridge Connection
Create Shortcut
Delete
Rename
Properties
LocalArea Connection 10 Properties
Networking Sharing
OK Cancel
Connect using
Configure...
Install...
Description
TrasmissionControl Protocol/Internet Protocol.The default
wide area network protocol that provides communication
across diverse interconnected networks.
Uninstall Properties
This connection uses the following items:
Generic MarvellYukon 88E8070 based Ethernet Controlle
Client for Microsoft Networks
Flie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol Version6 (TCP/IPv6)
Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4）
Link-Layer TopologyDiscovery Mapper I/O Driver
Link-Layer TopologyDiscovery Responder
Qos Packet Scheduler
Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
Youcan ger IP settings assigned automatically if your nerwork supports
this capability.Otherwise,youneed to ask your network adminstrator
for the appropriate IPsettings.
General
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use the following IP address:
IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
Obtain DNS sever address automatically
Use the following DNS sever address:
Preferred DNS server:
Alternate DNS server:
Validatesettings upon exit Advanced...
OK Cancel
192 . 168 .33 .100
255 . 255 . 255. 0
192 . 168 .33 . 1
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. . .
LocalArea Connection Status
LocalArea Connection Status
General
Connection
Status: Connected
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100.0 Mbps
Duration:
Speed:
Sent Received
Activity
Packets:
Disable
Properties
Support
Close
?
X
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Youcan ger IP settings assigned automatically if your nerwork supports
thiscapability.Otherwise,you need to ask your network adminstrator
forthe appropriate IP settings.
General
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use the following IP address:
IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
Obtain DNS sever address automatically
Use the following DNS sever address:
Preferred DNS server:
Alternate DNS server:
Advanced...
OK Cancel
192 . 168 . 33 .100
255 . 255 . 255 . 0
192 . 168 . 33 . 1
?
X
LocalArea Connection Properties
LocalArea Connection Properties
General
Description
Show icon in notification area when connected
Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity
TransmissionControl Protocol/Internet Protocol.The default
wide area network protocol that provides communication
across diverse interconnected networks.
Connect using:
This connection uses the following items:
Realtek EAPPkt Protocol
AEGIS Protocol (IEEE 802.1x)v3.7.5.0
Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
Intel(R) Gigabit CT DesktopAdapter
Configure...
Install... Uninstall Properties
Advanced
OK Cancel
?
X
Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
Youcan ger IP settings assigned automatically if your nerwork supports
this capability.Otherwise,youneed to ask your network adminstrator
for the appropriate IP settings.
General Alternate Configuration
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use the following IP address:
IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
Obtain DNS sever address automatically
Use the following DNS sever address:
Preferred DNS server:
Alternate DNS server:
Validatesettings upon exit Advanced...
OK Cancel
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Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Youcan ger IP settings assigned automatically if your nerwork supports
this capability.Otherwise,youneed to ask your network adminstrator
for the appropriate IP settings.
General Alternate Configuration
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use the following IP address:
IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
Obtain DNS sever address automatically
Use the following DNS sever address:
Preferred DNS server:
Alternate DNS server:
Advanced...
OK Cancel
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X

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6 Wireless Connection Setup
Before you proceed, make sure your computer has a network adapter installed. Then perform the following steps:
Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
Indicators
Indicator Status Description
PLC
Steady on The PT530 is connected to a powerline device.
Blinking The PT530 is searching for available networks.
Off
The PT530 is not paired with other powerline device.
The PT530 is paired but cannot nd the other
powerline device.
LAN1/LAN2
Steady on The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device
(such as a computer) with a network cable.
Off The LAN port is not connected to any Ethernet
device.
PWR Steady on The PT530 is powered on.
Off The PT530 is powered off.
WLAN
Steady on WLAN is enabled.
Blinking The PT530 is attempting to connect to a wireless
client over the WLAN using the WPS function.
Off WLAN is disabled.
Buttons and Ports
Button or port Description
PAIR button
Pair/Exit button
Pair: Used to establish connection between two powerline devices.
Press and hold this button for more than 1 second and
less than 4 seconds, and repeat this operation on the other
powerline device within 2 minutes. If PLC indicators on
both two powerline devices turn to steady on from blinking
status, the connection between the two devices has been
established successfully.
Exit the paring:
Used to exit the current pairing connection and prepare for a
new connection with other powerline device.
Press and hold this button for more than 8 seconds until the
PWR indicator turns off and then release it. The PT530 will
exit the pairing connection.
Reset button
Used to restore the PT530 to its default settings.
After powering on the PT530, please use a needle to press and hold
this button for more than 2 seconds until all the indicators turn off.
The PT530 will restore to its default settings.
1. Click in the lower right
corner of your desktop.
3. In the displayed dialog box, enter
the WLAN password and click OK.
4. In the wireless network list, check
the WLAN connection status.
If the status is Connected, the
computer is wirelessly connected
to the PT530.
Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
4. In the wireless network list, check
the WLAN connection status. If the
status is Connected, the computer
is wirelessly connected to the
PT530.
Button or port Description
WPS button
WPS/WLAN button
WPS: Used to start the WPS negotiation.
Press and hold this button for more than 1 second and
less than 3 seconds. The WLAN indicator will start to blink.
Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless
terminal such as a Laptop computer. If the WLAN indicator
on the PT530 turns to steady on from blinking status,
it indicates that wireless connection between wireless
terminal and the PT530 has been established successfully.
WLAN: Used to enable or disable the wireless network function.
Press and hold this button for more than 3 seconds until
the WLAN indicator turns to steady on to enable PT530's
wireless network function. Or press and hold this button
for more than 3 seconds until the WLAN indicator turns off
to disable the wireless network function.
Power switch Powers the PT530 on or off.
LAN1 port LAN interface used to connect to Ethernet devices, such as
computers, set-top boxes (STBs), and switches.
LAN2/WAN port
LAN interface in bridge mode or router mode using powerline uplink:
Used to connect to Ethernet devices, such as computers,
set-top boxes (STBs), and switches.
WAN interface in router mode using LAN uplink:
Used to connects to an Ethernet device that provides
Internet access, such as a modem or switch.
By default, the PT530 uses bridge mode for network connection.
You can log in to the web-based conguration utility and change it to
router mode.
Figures in this guide are for reference only. Actual products may vary.
FAQs
Q1: If I Don't Have any Router, Can I Use the PT530 to Enable My
Computer to Access the Internet?
A1: Yes, the PT530 supports router function. You can log in to the web-based
conguration utility and set the PT530 to router mode. And this PT530 can
be used as a powerline device with wireless router function.
For more help, go to http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ to download the
User Guide.
For More Help
For the full user guide, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/. Enter PT530
in the website search box and press Enter.
Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/hotline for
recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region.
Q2: What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page?
A2: Perform the following steps:
1.Ensure that the cables are securely connected to the PT530 and the LAN
port's indicator is on.
2.Ensure that the computer's IP address is in the same network segment
as the PT530.
3.Ensure that the router's IP address and the PT530's IP address are
in different network segments. If there is a IP address conflict, please
disconnect the connection between the PT530 and the router, and modify
the router's IP address to 192.168.*.1 ("*" is any integer from 1 to 255,
except 33) referring to the router's user manual.
4.Open the Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet Options >
Connections > LAN settings, and ensure that all check boxes are
deselected.
If the problem persists, restore the PT530 to its default settings.
What's in the box:
PT530 x 1, network cable x 1, Quick Start x 1,
Safty Information & Warranty Card x 1 and Simple Note x 1.
1. Click in the lower right corner of
your desktop.
3. In the displayed dialog box, enter
the WLAN password and click
Connect.
2. From the wireless network list,
select the WLAN provided by the
PT530. Click Connect.
2. From the wireless network list, select
the WLAN provided by the PT530.
Click Connect.
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Q3: What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet when I pair one
PT530 in router mode with another PT530 in bridge mode?
A3: Please modify the IP address of the PT530 in router mode following the
steps below:
1.Logging In to the web management page.
2.In the navigation tree, choose SETUP > LAN Setup.
3.In IP Address, modify the PT530's IP address to 192.168.*.1 ("*" is any
integer from 1 to 255, except 33).
4.Click Apply.
After changing the PT530's IP address, you need to reconnect your PC for
new IP address.
1. Plug the newly added PT530 into a power socket.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the PAIR button on the newly added
PT530 and the PAIR button on either the PT530 or the PT500 in the existing
powerline network for more than 1 second and less than 4 seconds.
3. If the PLC indicator on the newly added P T530 turns to steady on from blinking
state within 10 seconds, the PT530 and PT500 has been paired successfully.
4. If you havemore PT530s need tojoin in this network, please repeat the above
operation.
If you have another PT530 need to join in the existing powerline network
created by the PT530 and the PT500, perform the following steps:
PT500 PT530 PT530
Steady on
Adding Powerline Devices
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Connections are available
连接(C)
Open Network and Sharing Center
Wireless Network Connection 3
HUAWEI-xxxxxx
ConnectConnect automatically
Connect to a Network
security key：
Youcan also connect by pushing the
button on the router.
Hidecharacters
Typethe network security key
CancelOK
X
Choose a wireless network
Clickan item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or get more
information.
Toconnect to this network,click Connect.You might need to enter
additionalinformation.
Security-enabledwireless network(WPA2)
HUAWEI-xxxxxx
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Network Connection
Connect
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Network Connection
Connect Cancel
X
Thenetwork “huawei” requires a network key (also called a WEP key or WPA key).A
nerworkkey helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network.
Typethe key,and then click Connect.
Networkkey:
Confirmnetwork key:
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Network Connection
Connect
X
Choose a wireless network
Clickan item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or get more
information.
Security-enabledwireless network(WPA2)
Connected
HUAWEI-xxxxxx
PWR LAN1
LAN2 PLC
WLAN
PAIR button
Power pins
WPS button
LAN1 network port
LAN2/WAN
network port
Reset button
Power switch