Huawei WS323 User manual

WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router
V100R001
User Guide
202557_02
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Contents
1Product Overview .........................................................1-1
1.1 Supported Features..................................................................1-1
1.2 Ports and Buttons ....................................................................1-2
1.3 Indicators ................................................................................1-4
2Hardware Installation..................................................2-1
2.1 Application Modes ..................................................................2-1
2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode ..........................................................2-1
2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode.......................................................2-1
2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode ...........................................................2-2
2.2 Powering On ...........................................................................2-2
2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address ............................................2-3
3Wireless Connection Setup.........................................3-1
3.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection ..........................3-1
3.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button .....3-5
4Configuring WiFi Router Mode.................................4-1
4.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters .........................................4-1
4.2 Wireless Connection Setup .....................................................4-5
4.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection ..................4-5
4.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
.................................................................................................4-9
5Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode.............................5-1
5.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters .........................................5-1
5.2 Wireless Connection Setup .....................................................5-4

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5.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection ..................5-4
5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
.................................................................................................5-8
5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable
.................................................................................................5-9
6Configuring WiFi Client Mode..................................6-1
6.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters .........................................6-1
6.2 Setting Up a Connection with a Computer..............................6-4
7Network Security..........................................................7-1
7.1 Hiding the WLAN Name ........................................................7-1
7.2 Changing your WLAN Name and password...........................7-2
7.3 Using High Secure Encryption................................................7-3
7.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN ..7-4
7.5 Controlling Computer Internet Access....................................7-6
7.6 Configuring the Firewall.........................................................7-8
7.7 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites ......................................7-9
7.8 Changing WLAN Repeater Mode Settings ...........................7-10
8Maintenance Guide ......................................................8-1
8.1 Changing the Web Management Password .............................8-1
8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web management
page...............................................................................................8-1
8.3 Restoring Default Settings ......................................................8-2
9Reference Operations...................................................9-1
9.1 Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows .......................9-1
9.2 Checking the Computer MAC Address...................................9-2
10 FAQs ...........................................................................10-1

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1 Product Overview
1.1 Supported Features
The WS323 300Mbps Mini Wireless Router (WS323 for short) is a high-speed
wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS323 can serve as
a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to
expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network adapter.
This chapter describes the features supported by the WS323:
Wireless functions
Service set identifier (SSID) configuration
SSID hiding
Channels: channel 1 to 13 or automatic channel selection
Frequency bands: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or automatic selection
WiFi modes: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11b/g, or 802.11b/g/n
WiFi security: encryption using advanced encryption standard (AES), temporary
key integrity protocol (TKIP), and 64/128-bit wired equivalent privacy (WEP),
certification using WiFi protected access-pre-shared key (WPA-PSK),
WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK, and wireless MAC address filtering
WPS
Working modes: WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client
Automatic signal detection and signal strength display in WiFi client and WiFi
repeater modes
FCC support band 1 and band 4 for 5G
CE support band 1/2/3/4 for 5G

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Easy Configuration and Management
The WS323 provides password-protected web management pages to protect your
personal data.
Remote device management using the TR069
Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web
management page
1.2 Ports and Buttons
Table 1-1 Lists the WS323's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions.
Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference.

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Table 1-1 WS323 ports and buttons
Item Functions
Power plug Can be plugged into a power socket.
WPS button Quickly sets up a wireless connection or changes WS323's
working mode.
Reset button After the WS323 is powered on, press and hold the Reset button
for 6s or more to restore the WS323 to its factory settings.
Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your
user-defined data.
Status
indicator
Shows the WS323 working status. For details, see section 1.2.2
Indicators.
Signal
strength
indicator
Shows the network signal strength. For details, see section 1.2.2
Indicators.
ETH port Connects the WS323 to a network device.
Table 1-2 Using the WPS Button for Quick Configuration
Function Operation
WPS
connection
Press and hold the WPS button more than 1 second and less than
3 seconds, and press the wireless client's WPS button within 2
minutes.
When the status indicator turns from blinking to steady on,
the connection is set up.

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Function Operation
Switching
between 2.4
GHz and 5
GHz
Press and hold the WPS button until:
the three indicator start blinking at the same time to switch
between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz working bands.
When the blue indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is
switched to the 2.4 GHz band.
When the green indicator starts blinking, the WS323 is
switched to the 5 GHz band.
Switching the
working mode
Press and hold the WPS button until:
the indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Router
mode.
the indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Client
mode.
the indicator starts blinking to switch to WiFi Repeater
mode.
WPS is a computing standard that attempts to automate secure wireless
network setup and connection. The WPS function lets you securely add
wireless clients to a WLAN without entering the user name and password.
1.3 Indicators
Table 1-3 Lists the WS323 indicators and their meanings.

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Table 1-3 WS323 indicators and their meanings
Item Status Meaning
Status
indicator
Off The WS323 is powered off or faulty.
Blinking Blinking red: The WS323 is powering on.
Blinking blue: the WS323 is connecting to the
network in 2.4GHz mode.
Blinking green: the WS323 is connecting to the
network in 5GHz mode.
Steady on Steady red: The WS323 is working properly but is not
connected to a network.
Steady blue: the WS323 is connected to the network
in 2.4GHz mode.
Steady green: the WS323 is connected to the network
in 5GHz mode.
Signal
strength
indicator
Off The WS323 is not connected to a network.
Blinking The WS323 is connecting to a network or changing its
working mode.
Steady on The WS323 is connected to a network. The lightened
indicator bars indicate the network signal strength.
Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while
one bar means the network signals are weak.
The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi
client modes.

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2.1 Application Modes
2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode
When working in WiFi router mode, the WS323 is connected to the Internet through
its Ethernet port and works as a WiFi access point in a home, providing Internet
access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. To set up a wireless
connection, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and the
wireless client.
Best used in: one-story houses, apartments, hotels, and similar structures.
2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode
When working in WiFi repeater mode, the WS323 is wirelessly connected to the
Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and
computers. This mode is used to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage.
To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS
buttons on the WS323 and access point device.
Best used in: villas, duplex house, and other large venues.

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2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode
When working in WiFi client mode, the WS323 is connected to a client, such as
set-top box (STB) or computer, through its Ethernet port, providing the client with
access to a wireless access point. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all
you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device.
Best used in: devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example,
network multimedia players and Internet TV.
2.2 Powering On
Insert WS323's power plug into a power socket. The WS323 is then powered on.

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2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address
Before you set the computer's IP address, ensure that your computer is installed with
a wireless network adapter.
On Windows 7
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center.
Step 2 Choose Change adapter settings > Wireless Network Connection.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.

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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically. Click OK.

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On Windows XP
Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.

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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address
automatically. Click OK.

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