Huawei PT530 User manual

PT530 500Mbps Powerline
Access Point
User Guide

PT530 500Mbps Powerline Access Point
V100R001
User Guide
202595_01
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical
support and service. Please feel free to contact our local office or company
headquarters.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: Huawei Industrial Base
Bantian, Longgang
Shenzhen 518129
People's Republic of China
Website: http://www.huawei.com
Email: [e-mail]

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Contents
1Product Description ........................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Overview .................................................................................1
1.2 Feature Overview..................................................................................1
1.3 Technical Specifications ........................................................................2
2Hardware Description ........................................................................ 4
2.1 Ports and Buttons .................................................................................4
2.2 Indicators .............................................................................................7
3Quick Setup ....................................................................................... 9
3.1 Pairing Powerline Devices......................................................................9
3.2 Connecting Cables..............................................................................10
3.3 Setting the Computer .........................................................................11
3.4 Setting the PT530 ...............................................................................16
4Advanced Configuration Guide ........................................................ 22
4.1 Logging In to the Web Management Page ..........................................22
4.2 Setting Network Access Parameters ....................................................23
4.3 WLAN Configuration ..........................................................................26
4.3.1 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the PT530.........................26
4.3.2 Changing Your WLAN Name and Password ................................27
4.4 Powerline Network Configuration .......................................................27
4.4.1 Configuring the PLC Network Name...........................................27
4.4.2 Adding Powerline Devices to the local PLC network....................28
4.5 Network Security ................................................................................29

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4.5.1 Hiding the WLAN Name .............................................................29
4.5.2 Using High Security Encryption Modes........................................30
4.5.3 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN..........31
4.5.4 Controlling Computer Internet Access ........................................32
4.5.5 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites ..........................................33
4.5.6 Preventing Network Attacks .......................................................34
5Maintenance Guide.......................................................................... 36
5.1 Changing the Web Management Page User Name and Password........36
5.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page
................................................................................................................37
5.3 Restoring Default Settings...................................................................38
5.3.1 Using the Configuration Tool......................................................38
5.3.2 Using the Reset Button...............................................................39
5.4 Upgrading Firmware...........................................................................40
6Reference Operations....................................................................... 41
6.1 Setting the Computer IP Address.........................................................41
6.2 Wireless Connection Setup .................................................................44
6.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection................................44
6.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button............46
6.3 Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows .....................................47
6.4 Checking the Computer MAC Address ................................................48
7FAQs ................................................................................................ 51
7.1 What Can I Do If the PWR Indicator Is Off? .........................................51
7.2 What Can I Do If the LAN Indicator Is Off? ..........................................51
7.3 What Can I Do If the PLC Indicator Is Off? ...........................................51

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7.4 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? ............52
7.5 What Can I Do If I Cannot Access the Internet when I pair one PT530 in
router mode with another PT530 in bridge mode? ....................................52
7.6 Can I Connect Multiple PT530 Adapters ..............................................52
8Default Settings ............................................................................... 53
9For More Help.................................................................................. 54
10 Legal Notice..................................................................................... 55

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1Product Description
1.1 Product Overview
The PT530 500Mbps Powerline Access Point is a data networking device providing data
connections for home networks with blazing connection speeds of up to 500 Mbit/s.
Adopting Dynamic Neighbor Network Mitigation technology, the PT530 supports stable
HD multimedia streaming, online gaming, and Internet surfing. The PT530 uses the
existing electrical wiring to connect your HD set top boxes (STBs), PCs, and other devices
to your home network and the Internet, eliminating the need to route dedicated network
cables. With its support for 802.11n, the PT530 provides network access for mobile
phones and tablets at speeds up to 300 Mbit/s.
A secure powerline data connection can be promptly set up with one press of the push-
and-pair button.
The PT530 adopts green technology that complies with European Code of Conduct (CoC)
on Energy Efficiency and the European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) Tier 2.
1.2 Feature Overview
High-speed powerline communications
After you plug two or more PT530s (also compatible with PT500s) into power outlets and
connect one of the PT530s to a wireless router, you will witness faster and instant access
connections and greater Wi-Fi coverage with 500 Mbit/s physical data rate. The PT530
supports HomePlug AV and operates between 1.8 MHz to 68 MHz.
High-speed wireless access
Incredibly fast wireless access with superb signal strength and high data rates of up to 300
Mbit/s is all within your reach as the PT530 supports 2.4 GHz WLAN, adopts MIMO
technology, and incorporates 2T2R antennas.

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Push-and-pair button and WPS button
The PT530 provides two buttons, the push-and-pair button and WPS button, for secure and
convenient data network setup.
By pressing the push-and-pair button, you can set up secure powerline data connections
between the PT530 and other powerline devices.
By pressing the WPS buttons on the PT530 and any WPS-capable device, you can set up
an encrypted data connection.
Easy Configuration and Management
The PT530 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your
personal data.
1.3 Technical Specifications
Interfaces
1 x AC power plug (powerline communication interface)
2 x 2.4 G built-in antennas (wireless communication interface)
2 x RJ45 10/100M Ethernet ports
5 x LED indicators: PWR (power status), LAN1 (network connection status), LAN2
(network connection status), PLC (pair status), and WLAN (wireless connection status)
4 x buttons: reset button, push-and-pair button, WPS button, and power button
Wireless Functions
Wireless connection control (enable/disable)
SSID configuration
Channels: channels 1 through 13 and the automatic channel
Bandwidths: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, and auto
Wi-Fi modes: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11b/g, and 802.11b/g/n

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Wi-Fi encryption modes: WEP (64/128 bits), TKIP, AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, PA-
PSK/WPA2-PSK, and MAC address filtering
WPS-capable
Networking and Bridging
Bridging for data forwarding between the powerline and Ethernet
Maintenance and Management
Web-based local management and upgrade
Web-based management interface for easy switching between router mode and bridge
mode
Power Supply Specifications
Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: < 6 W
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions and Weight
Standard Dimensions Weight
American 107 mm x 62 mm x 72 mm (4.21 in. x 2.44
in. x 2.83 in.)
About 196.2 g
European 107 mm x 62 mm x 86 mm (4.21 in. x 2.44
in. x 3.39 in.)
About 199.8 g

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2Hardware Description
2.1 Ports and Buttons

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Item Description
PAIR Pair/Exit button
Pair:
Used to establish connection between two powerline devices.
Press and hold this button for about 1 second (from 0.5 second
to 4 seconds), and then release it. The PLC indicator will start
to blink. Within 2 minutes, press the PAIR button on the other
powerline device. If PLC indicators on both two powerline
devices turn to steady on from blinking status, it indicates that
connection between the PT530 and the PT500 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.