Huawei EchoLife WS311 User manual

EchoLife WS311
Wireless Ethernet Adapter
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

EchoLife WS311
Wireless Ethernet Adapter
V100R001
User Guide
Issue 01
Date 2009-08-10
Part Number 202162
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Contents
1Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 1
Basic Requirements............................................................................................1
Environmental Requirements .............................................................................1
Operation Requirements.....................................................................................1
Cleaning Requirements ......................................................................................2
Wireless Product Usage Requirements ..............................................................2
Environmental Protection...................................................................................3
REACH Declaration...........................................................................................4
EU Regulatory Conformance .............................................................................4
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..................................4
2Getting to Know the WS 311 .................................................................. 6
Introduction to the WS311 .................................................................................6
Interfaces and Buttons of the WS311.................................................................7
Indicators of the WS311.....................................................................................8
3Using th e WS311 ................................................................................... 1 0
Connecting an IP STB to a Wireless Network.................................................10
Connecting a Computer to a Wireless Network...............................................12
4Configu ring the WS311........................................................................ 13
Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility .......................................13
Changing the Administrator Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility
..........................................................................................................................13
Changing the IP address of the LAN Interface ................................................14
Connecting to a Wireless Network...................................................................14
Restoring Default Settings ...............................................................................15
5FAQs ...................................................................................................... 16
6Appendix................................................................................................ 18
Default Settings ................................................................................................18
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................18
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1 Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife WS311 Wireless Ethernet Adapter (hereinafter
referred to as the WS311).
For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them
during operation.
Basic Requirements
zKeep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device.
zPrevent collision of the device with other objects during storage, transportation,
and operation of the device.
zDo not attempt to dismantle the device. In case of any fault, contact the authorized
maintenance center for assistance or repair.
zWithout prior written consent, no organization or individual is permitted to make
any change to the structure, safety, and performance design of the device.
zWhile using the device, observe all applicable laws, directives and regulations, and
respect the legal rights of other people.
Environmental Requirements
zPlace the device in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the device to direct
sunlight.
zKeep the device clean, free of dust and stain.
zDo not place the device near a water source or in a damp area.
zPlace the device on a stable surface.
zDo not place any object on the top of the device.Reserve a minimum space of 10
cm at the four sides of the device for heat dissipation.
zDo not place the device on or near inflammable materials such as foam.
zKeep the device away from heat source or fire, such as a radiator or a candle.
zKeep the device away from any household appliances with strong magnetic field
or electric field, such as a microwave oven, refrigerator, or mobile phone.
Operation Requirements
zDo not allow children to play with the device or accessories. Swallowing the
accessories may be fatal.
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zUse the accessories such as the power adaptor provided or authorized only by the
manufacturer.
zMake sure that the device does not get wet.If water gets into the device, disconnect
the power supply immediately, unplug all the cables connected to the device, and
then contact the appointed maintenance center.
zThe power supply of the device must meet the requirements of the input voltage of
the device.
zBefore plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the
power supply.
zWhile plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are dry.
zDo not step on, pull, or stretch any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged,
leading to malfunction of the device.
zDo not use old or damaged cables.
zKeep the power plug clean and dry, to prevent electric shock or other dangers.
zDuring lightning, disconnect the device from the power supply, and unplug all the
cables connected to the device, such as the power cable, to prevent lightning strike.
zIf the device is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power supply and
unplug the power plug.
zIf smoke, sound, or smell is emitted from the device, stop using the device
immediately, disconnect the power supply, unplug the power supply and other
cables, and remove the batteries. Contact the authorized maintenance center for
repair.
zMake sure that no object (such as metal shavings) enters the device through the
heat dissipation vent.
zDo not scratch or abrade the shell of the device. The shed painting may lead to skin
allergy or malfunctions of the device. If the shed painting material drops into the
host, a short circuit may occur.
Cleaning Requirements
zBefore cleaning the device, stop using it and disconnect the power supply.
zDo not clean the device cover with any cleaning solution or cleanser spray. Use a
piece of soft cloth to clean the device cover.
Wireless Product Usage Requirements
zKeep the device away from magnetic storage devices (such as a magnetic card or a
floppy disk), to prevent loss of the stored information.
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zStop using the device or disconnect the power supply in situations where wireless
device is prohibited or using of a wireless device leads to interference or danger.
zThe user who uses an electronic assistant medical-treatment device needs to
confirm with the service center regarding the effects of the radio wave on this
device.
zDo not take the device to the operating theater, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the
Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
zWhen using the device maintain distance of 3 cm between your body and the
antenna of the device.
zIn the area with inflammable or explosive materials, turn off your wireless device,
and follow the relevant instructions given in the label, to prevent explosion or fire.
zProtect the wireless device and its accessories, and use it in a clean and dust-free
environment.Make sure that the wireless device does not come in contact with
flame or a cigarette that is lit.
zMake sure that the wireless device and its accessories are dry.
zDo not drop, throw or try to bend your wireless device.
zDo not place the wireless device and its accessories in high temperature areas.
Environmental Protection
This marking on the device (and any included batteries) indicates
that they should not be disposed of as normal household garbage.
Do not dispose of this device or batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. The device (and any batteries) should be handed over to a
certified collection point for recycling or proper disposal at the end
of their life.
For more detailed information about the recycling of the device or
batteries, please contact your local city office, the household waste
disposal service or the retail store where you purchased this device.
The disposal of this device is subject to the Waste from Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive of the European
Union. The reason for separating WEEE and batteries from other
waste is to minimize the potential environmental impacts and
effects on human health of any hazardous substances that may be
present.
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REACH Declaration
This device is in compliant with the REACH regulation (Regulation 1907/2006/EC).
For more information about the device's REACH compliance, please visit
www.huaweidevice.com/certification. You are recommended to visit the Web site
regularly for up-to-date information.
EU Regulatory Conformance
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20cm from all persons.
This euipment may be operated in all European countries.
France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
Italy: For private use, a general authorisation is required if WAS/RLAN’s are used
outside own premises. For public use, a general authorisation is required
Luxembourg: General authorisation required for network and service supply
Norway: This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20
km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., declares that this product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at
www.huaweidevice.com/certification.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Huawei
Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
After the WS311 is used for a certain period of time, the cover gets
heated, which does not affect the functioning of the WS311.
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2 Getting to Know the WS311
Introduction to the WS311
The WS311 functions as a slave on a wireless network. By integrating the functions of a
wireless client, it can implement wireless connections for the terminals such as IP
set-top boxes (STBs) and computers with an Ethernet interface. The terminals connect
to the WS311 through an Ethernet, and then access a wireless network through the
WS311. The following figure shows the network connection between the WS311 and
other related devices.
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2
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1. WAN 2. Wireless router 3. IP STB or computer 4. WS311
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Interfaces and Buttons of the WS311
The following figure shows the positions of the interfaces and buttons on the WS311.
1
2
3
4
The following table lists the functions of the interfaces and the buttons.
No. Description
1 WPS button: used to enable the WPS function.
Press and hold the WPS button of the WS311 for over 2s, and then release
it. Then press the WPS button of the wireless router within two minutes.
In this case, the WS311 can quickly and securely access the wireless
network of the wireless router.
After accessing the wireless network successfully, the WS311 ends the
WPS operation automatically. Then the wireless network can exchange
data normally. If the WS311 cannot access the wireless network within
two minutes, the WS311 automatically ends the WPS operation as well
and waits for you to set up the connection again.
2 RESET button: used to restore the default settings of the WS311.
When the WS311 is powered on, press and hold the RESET button of the
WS311 for over 6s, and then release it. Then the WS311 automatically
restarts and the default settings are restored.
3 POWER interface: used to connect the power adapter to the WS311.
4 LAN interface: used to connect the WS311 to the Ethernet interface of an
IP STB or a computer.
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No. Description
Note:
LAN = local area network
WPS = Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, abbreviated to WPS, is a standard used for
simplifying the security settings of a wireless network. Through the
WPS function, wireless terminals can securely connect to a wireless
network without requiring users to enter the name and password of the
wireless network.
Indicators of the WS311
The following figure shows the positions of the indicators on the WS311.
1
2
3
4
The following table lists the functions of the indicators.
No. Name Color Status Description
Green On The WS311 is powered on.1 Power
indicator - Off The WS311 is not powered on.
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No. Name Color Status Description
Blue On The WS311 is started normally.2 Status
indicator - Off The WS311 is not powered on,
or the WS311 is not started.
Green On An Ethernet connection is set
up.
Green Blinking Data is being transmitted
through the Ethernet interface.
3 Ethernet
indicator
- Off No Ethernet connection is set
up.
Green On The WS311 has connected to a
wireless network.
Green Blinking The WS311 is transmitting data
through a wireless network.
- Off The WS311 has not connected
to a wireless network.
Orange Blinking The WS311 is trying to connect
to the wireless router through
the WPS function.
4 Wireless
network
indicator
Orange On The WS311 successfully
connects to the wireless router
through the WPS function. This
state lasts for 300s.
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3 Using the WS311
Through the Ethernet interface, you can connect the WS311 to various devices such as
IP STBs and computers. After being connected, the devices can be wirelessly connected
to the wireless network in your home. The following sections take an IP STB and a
computer as examples to describe how to connect the devices and how to use the WS311
respectively .
Connecting an IP STB to a Wireless Network
Suppose that a wireless router supporting the WPS function has been installed in your
home, and an IP STB used for watching Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) programs
is newly placed. The IP STB needs to be connected to a network through the wireless
router, but it is some distance from the wireless router. Therefore, the layout of the
network cables used for connecting the devices will be troublesome. In this case, you
can use the WS311 to connect the IP STB to the wireless router wirelessly, which
eliminates the trouble of cable layout.
Requirements on network and IP STB configurations vary with different IPTV service
providers. This section describes how to connect and configure the WS311 by
supposing that the IP STB accesses the wireless network through the Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) dial-up mode.
Step 1 Configure the wireless router: Set the wide area network (WAN) interface of
the wireless router to the bridging mode, and ensure that the wireless network
function and the WPS function implemented through the Push Button
Configuration (PBC) method are enabled.
The method for configuring a router varies with the routers produced by
different manufacturers. For details about the configuration method, see the
wireless router user guide provided by the manufacturer.
Step 2 Connect the WS311 to the IP STB and the power socket as shown in the
following figure.
Connect the LAN interface of the WS311 to the Ethernet interface of the IP
STB by using a network cable. Connect the POWER interface of the WS311 to
the power socket by using a power adapter.
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1
2
3
WPS
RESET
POWER
LAN
1. IP STB 2. WS311 3. Power adapter
The position of the Ethernet interface on an IP STB varies with the IP
STBs produced by different manufacturers. The position of the
Ethernet interface on the IP STB as shown in the preceding figure is
provided only for your reference.
Step 3 Power on the WS311.
After the power adapter connected to the WS311 is supplied with power, the
WS311 is powered on and the power indicator on the panel turns on. Wait for a
moment (less than one minute). When the status indicator turns on, it indicates
that the WS311 is started normally.
Step 4 Press the WPS button of the wireless router. Within two minutes, press and
hold the WPS button of the WS311 for over 2s, and then release it.
At this time, the wireless network indicator of the WS311 blinks in orange,
indicating that the WS311 is trying to connect to the wireless router through the
WPS function. Wait for a moment (generally about 10s and less than 120s).
When the wireless network indicator of the WS311 turns solid orange, it
indicates that the WS311 successfully connects to the wireless router through
the wireless network.
The wireless network indictor keeps on in solid orange for 300s.After
300s, it turns green.
If the wireless network indictor turns off after blinking in orange, it
indicates that the WS311 cannot connect to a wireless network. For the
solution, see section 5"FAQs."
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Step 5 Set the IP STB to access the network through the PPPoE dial-up mode.
Connecting a Computer to a Wireless Network
Suppose that a wireless router supporting the WPS function has been installed in your
home, and you want your computer to access the network wirelessly. In this case, you
can also use the WS311 to implement the wireless connection.
This section describes how to connect and configure the WS311 by supposing that the
computer accesses the wireless network by using the routing function of the wireless
router.
Step 1 Configure the wireless router.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Set the WAN interface to access the network by using the PPPoE dial-up
mode.
Enable the routing and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
functions.
Enable the wireless network function and enable the WPS function
implemented through the PBC method.
Step 2 Connect the WS311.
Connect the LAN interface of the WS311 to the Ethernet interface of the
computer by using a network cable.
Connect the POWER interface of the WS311 to the power socket by using a
power adapter.
Step 3 Power on the WS311.
Step 4 Press the WPS button of the wireless router. Within two minutes, press and
hold the WPS button of the WS311 for over 2s, and then release it.
Wait for a moment. When the wireless network indicator of the WS311 turns
solid orange, it indicates that the WS311 successfully connects to the wireless
router through the wireless network.
Step 5 Set the computer to obtain an IP address automatically for setting up a network
connection.
After the computer obtains the IP address allocated by the wireless router, you
can access the Internet by using the computer.
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4 Configuring the WS311
Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility
By default, most parameters are preset on the WS311 for supporting the network
applications in general conditions. To view the working status or to change the
parameters of the WS311, you can log in to the Web-based configuration utility. To log
in to the Web-based configuration utility, do as follows:
Step 1 Connect the LAN interface of the WS311 to the Ethernet interface of the
computer by using a network cable.
Step 2 Set the IP address of the computer and ensure that the IP address is in the same
network segment as the IP address of the WS311 LAN interface.
By default, the IP address of the WS311 LAN interface is 192.168.1.100 and
the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.If the IP address is not changed, you can set
the IP address to 192.168.1.101 and the subnet mask to 2 55.255.255.0 on the
computer.
Step 3 Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer. Enter http://192.1 68.1.100
in
the address bar and then press Ente r.
Step 4 In the displayed login dialog box, enter the user name (admin
by default) and
the password (admin by default), and then click Login .
After the password is verified, you can access the Web-based configuration
utility.
If you forget the IP address of the WS311 LAN interface, user name, or
password after change, you can press the RESET button of the WS311 to
restore the default settings.
Changing the Administrator Password of the Web-based
Configuration Utility
For security reasons or to use a password that is easy to remember, you can change the
administrator password after logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. To
change the administrator password of the Web-based utility, do as follows:
Step 1 In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Account to display the system
management page.
Step 2 Select ad min
from the User name drop-down combo box.
Step 3 In the Curr ent passw ord
text box, enter the currently used password.
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Step 4 In the New password
and Confirm password text boxes, enter the new
password respectively. Then click Sub mit.
Changing the IP address of the LAN Interface
The IP address of the LAN interface is the IP address entered in the address bar of the
Internet Explorer when you log in to the Web-based configuration utility. You can
change the IP address after logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. To change
the IP address of the LAN interface, do as follows:
Step 1 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN
to display the LAN configuration
page.
Step 2 On the right of the page, click the DHCP
tab.
Step 3 In the IP address text box, enter a new IP address .
Step 4 In the Sub net mask text box, enter the subnet mask.
Step 5 Click Submit
.
When changing the IP address of the WS311 LAN interface, ensure that
the new IP address does not conflict with the IP address of the device that
is connected to Ethernet interface of the WS311.
Connecting to a Wireless Network
You can connect the WS311 to a wireless network by pressing and holding the WPS
button. If the wireless router does not support the WPS function, you can manually
connect the WS311 to a wireless network by using the Web-based configuration utility.
To manually connect the WS311 to a wireless network, do as follows:
Step 1 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN
to display the LAN configuration
page.
Step 2 On the right of the page, click the WLAN AP List tab.
The WS311 searches for wireless network signals before the WLAN AP List
page is displayed. The search for signals will take some time. Wait patiently for
the WLAN AP List page to be displayed completely.
Step 3 Select the wireless network to be connected from the WLAN AP List list.
Step 4 In the Setti ngs area, set the encryption type and access password of the
wireless network.
Step 5 In the lower right corner, click Connect.
When the connection is set up successfully, Connection Status in the
Connection Status area at bottom of the page is displayed as Connec ted.
When powered on in the future, the WS311 automatically connects to the
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selected wireless network.
The WS311 automatically saves the connection information about
wireless networks to which it has successfully connected. Through the
information, you can quickly connect the WS311 to a specified wireless
network. To use and manage the connection information, access the
WLAN Profile tab after logging in to the Web-based configuration
utility and displaying the LAN configuration page.
Restoring Default Settings
After you restore the default settings, your customized data will be lost.
Therefore, use this function with caution.
To restore the WS311 to the default settings, you can press and hold the RESET button
of the WS311 for over 6s after the WS311 is powered on, and then release the button.
After the WS311 automatically restarts, the WS311 is restored to the default settings.
You can also do as follows to restore the WS311 to the default settings after logging in
to the Web-based configuration utility:
Step 1 In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device
to display the system
reboot page.
Step 2 On the right of the page, click the Reset
tab.
Step 3 Click Rest ore Default Settings.
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5 FAQs
How can I quickly restore the default settings of the WS311?
When the WS311 is powered on, press and hold the RESET button of the WS311
for over 6s, and then release it. Then the WS311 automatically restarts and the
default settings are restored.
Does the WPS function have any special requirement on the wireless encryption
settings of the wireless router?
The WPS function has no special requirement on the wireless encryption settings;
however, it is recommended that you use encryption methods such as Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) rather than Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) for
accessing a wireless network. The reasons are as follows: If a wireless network is
not encrypted or encrypted by using the WEP, the security performance is poor. In
addition, on some wireless routers, the WPS function is forcibly disabled if the
WEP encryption is used for accessing a wireless network.
If several service set identifiers (SSIDs) are enabled on my wireless router, when
the WS311 tries to connect to a wireless network by using the WPS function, which
wireless network does the WS311 connects to?
By using the WPS function, the WS311 tries to connect to the wireless network
with the SSID numbered 1.
If my router does not support the WPS function, how can I connect the WS311 to a
wireless network?
You can manually connect the WS311 to a wireless network by using the
Web-based configuration utility.
If the WS311 fails to connect to a wireless network after I press and hold the WPS
button, what should I do?
Step 1 Ensure that only one WS311 is trying to connect to the wireless router
through the WPS function at a particular moment.
Step 2 On the wireless router, ensure that the wireless network function and the
WPS function implemented through the PBC method are enabled. Note
that on some wireless routers, the WPS function is forcibly disabled if the
WEP encryption is used for accessing a wireless network.
Step 3 Check the positions of the wireless router and the WS311. Ensure that they
are far from the electric appliances, such as a microwave oven, a
refrigerator, or a cordless telephone, that generate strong magnetic or
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