Huawei OptiXstar K562e-10 User manual

Huawei OptiXstar K562e-10
Quick Start
Issue 01
Date 2023-03-20
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Contents
1 Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 1
2 Network Expansion................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Wireless Network Expansion............................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Wired Network Expansion....................................................................................................................................................5
3 Network Management...........................................................................................................7
4 Specications............................................................................................................................8
5 FAQs............................................................................................................................................ 9
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1 Product Overview
Huawei OptiXstar K562e-10 is an edge router (AX3000Mbps Wi-Fi 6 Edge ONT)
that supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6. It provides users with gigabit broadband access
using Ethernet/Wi-Fi uplink technologies.
Description of Indicators
Indicator State Description
Power Steady green The device is powered on.
O The device is powered o.
Internet Steady green The device is connected to the Internet.
Blinking
green
The device is connected to the Internet and data is
being transmitted.
O ● When functioning as a router, no network cable
is connected to the network port.
● When functioning as a Wi-Fi repeater, the
device is not connected to the Wi-Fi network of
the router.
Ethernet Steady green Any GE port is connected to an Ethernet device (for
example, a computer) with a network cable.
Blinking
green
Data is being transmitted on any GE port.
O None of the four GE ports are connected with a
network cable.
WLAN Steady green Wi-Fi is enabled.
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Indicator State Description
Green:
Blinking
quickly (twice
per second)
WPS pairing is in progress.
Green:
Blinking
slowly (once
every 2
seconds)
The K562e-10 has detected a device that can be
paired.
O Wi-Fi is disabled (enabled by default).
Ports and Buttons
No. K562e-10 Description
1 Power Connects to the power adapter.
2 Network
ports
The port is auto-negotiated to a LAN port when connected
to a computer or STB, and to a WAN port when connected
to the LAN port of an Internet gateway.
3 Reset
button
When the K562e-10 is starting, use a needle-shaped object
to press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds until
all indicators turn o. After the device restarts and the
Power indicator turns on, the factory settings are restored.
NOTE
Exercise caution when pressing the button. If you cannot access the
Internet after the device is restored to factory settings, contact your
service provider for help.
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No. K562e-10 Description
4 WLAN/W
PS
● When the WLAN is on, press the WPS button (> 1s) and
release the button to start Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS)
negotiation.
● Used to enable or disable the WLAN function
- When the WLAN is disabled, press the WLAN button (>
5s) and release the button to enable the WLAN.
- When the WLAN is enabled, press the WLAN button (>
5s) and release the button to disable the WLAN.
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● The K562e-10 can only be used indoors. It can be mounted onto a wall or be placed
horizontally on a desktop. Do not install it in other modes, such as on the ceiling.
● Keep a clearance of more than 10 cm around the device to ensure proper ventilation.
● Keep the device away from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric
elds, such as microwave ovens.
● The gures shown in this document may dier from the actual products, but the
dierences do not aect the functions of the products.
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2 Network Expansion
2.1 Wireless Network Expansion
When you already have Wi-Fi in your home and need to expand the Wi-Fi
coverage, you can use the WLAN/WPS button to connect the K562e-10 to the
existing Wi-Fi network.
NO TICE
● This section assumes that your home network supports WPS features. If your
home network does not support WPS features, you can log in to the K562e-10
web page to congure parameters and expand Wi-Fi.
● Three-level Wi-Fi cascading is not allowed on the K562e-10 network. A
maximum of two-level Wi-Fi cascading is supported.
WPS Code Pairing Operation Guide
1. Place the K562e-10 close to the home gateway (within 2 meters) and power
it on.
2. After the K562e-10 starts up, press and hold the WLAN/WPS button of the
K562e-10 and the WPS button of the home gateway for 3 to 5 seconds in
turn within 2 minutes.
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The WLAN indicator of the K562e-10 blinks during the pairing.
3. After the WLAN and Internet indicators of the K562e-10 turn steady green,
the K562e-10 is connected to the Internet.
4. Move the K562e-10 to a room where you need to expand Wi-Fi and power it
on. After the Internet indicator turns steady green, Wi-Fi is expanded
successfully.
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If your home gateway is a Huawei smart gateway (consult your device provider for more
information), the Wi-Fi SSID and password of the gateway will be automatically
synchronized to the K562e-10. Otherwise, use the Wi-Fi SSID and password of the K562e-10
(see the nameplate at the bottom) to access the Internet.
Layout Principles
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You can also check on the LinkHome app whether the distance between the K562e-10 and
the home gateway is optimal.
2.2 Wired Network Expansion
If you have a wired network but have no Wi-Fi at home, you can connect the
K562e-10 to the wired network using a network cable to set up a Wi-Fi network.
NO TICE
This section assumes that there is no Wi-Fi in your home. If you have a Wi-Fi
network at home, you can also refer to this section to expand the network.
1. Connect cables.
a. Use a network cable to connect the any of the 4 network ports of
K562e-10 and the LAN port of the home gateway.
b. Connect the K562e-10 power cable to a nearby power outlet.
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If your home gateway is a Huawei smart gateway (consult your device provider for
more information), the Wi-Fi SSID and password of the gateway will be automatically
synchronized to the K562e-10, and there is no need to reset the Wi-Fi parameters of
the K562e-10.
2. Set Wi-Fi parameters for the K562e-10.
a. Connect a mobile phone or computer to the K562e-10 Wi-Fi (no
password is required for the rst connection). For the Wi-Fi name, see the
SSID on the device nameplate.
b. Open the browser and enter the IP address (see the nameplate at the
bottom of the K562e-10).
c. Click Start. The K562e-10 will automatically detect your Internet access
mode.
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If there is no Start button displayed, enter the login username or password as
promopted (see the nameplate at the bottom of the K562e-10).
d. Modify the Wi-Fi SSID and password on the My Wi-Fi page, and
reconnect to the new Wi-Fi to access the Internet.
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3 Network Management
1. Scan the QR code using a smartphone to download and install the LinkHome
app.
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If the app is already installed on your phone, make sure you have the latest version of
the app.
2. You can log in to the LinkHome app from a smartphone to view and manage
your home Wi-Fi network.
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