HUAWEI HG256s
User Guide
Contents
Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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Contents
1 Warnings and Precautions .................................................................................. 1-1
2 Product Overview ................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Product Features .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2 Indicators......................................................................................................... 2-2
3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start ............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256s ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Knowing Cable Connections ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Powering On the HG256s ............................................................................................ 3-2
3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility ................................................... 3-2
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters ................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router .............................................................. 4-1
4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually ............................................................... 4-1
4.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the WPS Button ............................................... 4-3
5 Configuration of VoIP ......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Networking .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Configuration Introduction .......................................................................................... 5-2
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions .......................................................... 6-1
6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function ................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Improving the Security of a WLAN ............................................................................ 6-2
6.2.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN ......................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN ..................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Using Secure Encryption ................................................................................. 6-4
6.2.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN .......................... 6-5
6.3 Using the Home Storage Function............................................................................... 6-7
6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs ............................................................ 6-9
6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites............................................... 6-11