Huawei WS7100 User manual

Quick Start Guide

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Getting Started (WS7100)
Quick Start Guide
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RESET button Power button: Press once to power on the device, or
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WAN port: Connect to optical modems, broadband modems, etc.
LAN port: Connect to a wired Internet device, such as a computer.
Power portH button Indicator
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Step 1: Connecting the cables
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HUAWEI WiFi AX3
WAN
LAN Internet
Optical/Broadband/cable modem
(from your broadband provider)
ǾErect the all antennas upright to ensure optimized Wi-Fi®signal.
ǾIf the indicator stays red, this indicates that the router is not connected to the Internet.
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Connect your mobile phone or computer
to the router’s Wi-Fi network (no
password required).
Check for the Wi-Fi name on the bottom of
the new router.
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Connected
Open the browser, you will be
automatically redirected.
( If the page is not displayed
automatically, enter 192.168.3.1) .
Let's get started
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Enter your broadband account and password.
If your Internet connection does not require an account and password, please skip to the
next step.
Internet access wizard
Broadband account
Broadband password
VLAN
Next
ǾIf you have forgotten your broadband account
and password, contact your broadband carrier
to obtain a broadband account and password.
ǾIf you need to configure VLAN on your
network, contact your broadband carrier to
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VLAN switch on the screen.

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Set a new Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password, and admin password for the new router.
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Manage the router with our mobile app
Scan the QR code to download and install the HUAWEI smart
device management app on your mobile phone or tablet. You can
use the app to manage your router.
Indicator
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Steady red
Flashing
Connected to the network
Not connected to the network
ǾLoose cable or connect error. Check the cable.
ǾBroadband network error. Contact your broadband carrier.
The router has detected a pairable device.
When other HUAWEI routers (with H or Hi button) are detected, the
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that the pairable device is connecting to the HUAWEI WiFi AX3. The
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ǾIf you touched the H button by accident, wait for 2 minutes till the
indicator returns to normal.
ǾThe H button also features WPS functionality.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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ǾIf your device did not detect the router's Wi-Fi: Ensure that the router is powered on. Wait for a
moment (till the router is started) and try to search again on your device.
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connected to the router's Wi-Fi network, and then enter 192.168.3.1 in the browser to visit this
page on your device.
ǾIf the page displays "Cable disconnected": Ensure that the router's WAN port is connected to
the modem's LAN port, and the modem has Internet access. Check that all joints are securely
connected and in good contact, and the network cables are in good condition.
If the issue persists, restore the router to the factory settings, and follow the guide to reconnect the
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Connect the router to the power supply and wait until the router completes the startup process.
Use a needle or pin to press the RESET button on the router for more than two seconds until the
indicator light goes out. Wait for the router to complete the restart process. When the indicator
turns red, this indicates that the router has been restored to its factory settings.
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Q5: What should I do if I forget my login password for the app or the router's web-based
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Unlock your phone, enable NFC on it, and touch the NFC area on the back against the NFC area
on the router, then follow the onscreen instructions to connect the phone to the Wi-Fi network.
This feature is available on Android devices that support NFC, but some devices with non-standard NFC
may be unable to connect. iOS devices do not support connecting through NFC.
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This router supports Wi-Fi 6, which is the new generation Wi-Fi technology that can improve
network speeds for Wi-Fi 6 devices. However, some earlier devices, such as laptops using Intel
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this case, try to update the software version of the devices by referring to the device instruction
manual, or perform the following operations:
Update the router and the HUAWEI smart device management app to the latest version. Then
open the app, touch the router icon, touch Show more, search for and enable Wi-Fi 5 backup
network, and connect your device to the Wi-Fi 5 network.