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WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router
User Guide

7 Network Security

7-9

Step 6

Click

DoS Attack

Step 7

Under

DoS Attack

, select the

ICPMP flooding

SYN flooding

and

ARP

attack

Step 8

Click

Submit

7.7 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. For example, if
www.***.com is not suitable for browsing, use URL filtering to create a blacklist
rule to block that website.

This function is available in WiFi router mode.

Step 1

Step 2

Click

Advance Settings

Step 3

In the navigation tree, choose

Advance

Filter

Step 4

Click

IP Filter

Step 5

Click

New

Step 6

Select

Protocol

. Then select

TCP

for

Protocol

Step 7

Set the following parameters as planned.

Summary of Contents for WS323

Page 1: ...WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD ...

Page 2: ...customers with comprehensive technical support and service Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters Huawei Technologies Co Ltd Address Huawei Industrial Base Bantian Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People s Republic of China Website http www huawei com Email mobile huawei com ...

Page 3: ...on or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability DISCLAIMER ALL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED AS IS EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAWS NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR...

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Page 5: ...dress 2 3 3 Wireless 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 4 Configuring 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 5 Configuring WiFi...

Page 6: ...d 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 8 Maintenance Guide 8 1 8 1 Changing the Web Management Password 8 1 8 2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to th...

Page 7: ...ntifier 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 ...

Page 8: ...anagement 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 th...

Page 10: ...s 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 W...

Page 11: ... 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 indicat...

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Page 13: ... 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 c...

Page 14: ...thernet 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...

Page 15: ... 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 ...

Page 16: ...stallation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 4 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 ...

Page 17: ...uide 2 Hardware Installation 2 5 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 ...

Page 18: ...ardware Installation WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 6 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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Page 21: ...an also use the tool built into the network adapter to set up a wireless connection For details see the network adapter s user guide Before setting up a wireless connection record the WLAN name and password of the WS323 The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Change adapte...

Page 22: ...23 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 2 Step 2 From the wireless network list select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect Click Connect Step 3 In the displayed dialog box enter the WLAN password and click OK ...

Page 23: ...ck the WLAN connection status If the status is Connected the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323 On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu ...

Page 24: ...300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 4 Step 2 From the wireless network list select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect Click Connect Step 3 In the displayed dialog box enter the WLAN password and click Connect ...

Page 25: ...computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323 3 2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS323 and any WPS capable device Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button verify the following The wireless network security mode of the WS323 is WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK ...

Page 26: ...wireless device to start WPS negotiation For details see the user guide for the wireless device Step 2 Within 2 minutes press and hold the WPS button on the WS323 for 1 second or more The WPS button indicator blinks When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is steady on a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is set up The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds Then the WPS indicator turns off ...

Page 27: ... same time When the band mode is changed the WS323 s status indicator changes its color To set up a wireless connection press and hold the WS323 s WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds and press the wireless client s WPS button within 2 minutes When the connection is set up the WS323 s status indicator turns from blinking to steady on 4 1 Setting Internet Access Parameters Step 1 L...

Page 28: ...iFi Router Mode WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 2 Switching between working modes will restart the WS323 The login page will be displayed and you need to enter your user name and password Step 3 Click Next ...

Page 29: ...ion types Table 4 1 Configuring the Internet access parameters Application Scenario Connection Type The user name and password are provided by your service provider PPPoE The user name and password are provided by your service provider Set up a dial up connection on one computer only Bridge Certain parameters such as the static IP address and DNS server address are provided by your service provide...

Page 30: ...less Router User Guide 4 4 Application Scenario Connection Type No parameters are provided by your service provider The IP address is automatically assigned by the service provider DHCP Step 5 Configure the network connection parameters and click Next ...

Page 31: ...iguration succeeded 4 2 Wireless Connection Setup 4 2 1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings Right click Wireless Network Conncetion and select Connect Disconnect ...

Page 32: ... Router Mode WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 6 Step 2 From the wireless network list select the WLAN provided by the WS323 Click Connect Step 3 In the displayed dialog box enter the WLAN password and click OK ...

Page 33: ...eck the WLAN connection status If the status is Connected the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323 On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu ...

Page 34: ...outer Mode WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 8 Step 2 From the wireless network list select the WLAN provided by the WS323 Click Connect Step 3 In the displayed dialog box enter the WLAN password and click Connect ...

Page 35: ...3 4 2 2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS323 and any WPS capable device Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button verify the following The wireless network security mode of the WS323 is WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK The wireless device laptop tablet or mobile phone to connect to th...

Page 36: ...or details see the user guide for the wireless device Step 2 Within 2 minutes press and hold the WPS button on the WS323 for 1 second or more The WPS button indicator blinks When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is steady on a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is set up The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds Then the WPS indicator turns off ...

Page 37: ... and hold the WS323 s WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds and press the access point device s WPS button within 2 minutes When the connection is set up the WS323 s status indicator turns from blinking to steady on 5 1 Setting Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Launch a browser enter http 192 168 33 1 and press Enter In the Login window enter admin for both the user name and passwo...

Page 38: ...5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 2 Step 3 Click Next ...

Page 39: ...bps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode 5 3 Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters The configuration succeeded ...

Page 40: ...AN when connecting the WS323 to other devices 5 2 Wireless Connection Setup 5 2 1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings Right click Local Area Connection and select Connect Disconnect Step 2 From the wireless network list select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you wan...

Page 41: ...iguring WiFi Repeater Mode 5 5 Step 3 In the displayed dialog box enter the WLAN password and click OK Step 4 In the wireless network list check the WLAN connection status If the status is Connected the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323 ...

Page 42: ...horized access change the SSID and key promptly On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu Step 2 From the wireless network list select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect Click Connect ...

Page 43: ...uring WiFi Repeater Mode 5 7 Step 3 In the displayed dialog box enter the WLAN password and click Connect Step 4 In the wireless network list check the WLAN connection status If the status is Connected the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323 ...

Page 44: ...de of the WS323 is WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK The wireless device laptop tablet or mobile phone to connect to the WS323 is WPS capable Step 1 Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation For details see the user guide for the wireless device Step 2 Within 2 minutes press and hold the WPS button on the WS323 for 1 second or more The WPS indicator blinks When the WPS indica...

Page 45: ...tion Using a Network Cable Step 1 Use a network cable to connect the WS323 to your computer Step 2 Set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address For details see section 2 3 Setting the Computer IP Address On Windows 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically Click OK ...

Page 46: ...5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 10 On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically Click OK ...

Page 47: ... press and hold the WS323 s WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds and press the access point device s WPS button within 2 minutes When the connection is set up the WS323 s status indicator turns from blinking to steady on 6 1 Setting Internet Access Parameters Step 1 Launch a browser enter http 192 168 33 1 and press Enter In the Login window enter admin for both the user name and ...

Page 48: ...6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 2 Step 3 Click Next ...

Page 49: ...WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode 6 3 Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters ...

Page 50: ...p a Connection with a Computer Step 1 Use a network cable to connect the WS323 to your computer Step 2 Set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address For details see section 2 3 Setting the Computer IP Address On Windows 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically Click OK ...

Page 51: ...WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode 6 5 On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically Click OK ...

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Page 53: ...on applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only Step 1 Log in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Basic WIFI Router WiFi router mode or Basic Management WIFI WiFi repeater mode to display the WLAN configuration page Step 4 In SSID Index select SSID index you want to hide Step 5 Set SSID to Enable Step 6 Set Hide broadcast to Enable Step 7 Cli...

Page 54: ...WiFi repeater mode this function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only Step 1 Log in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Basic WIFI Router WiFi router mode or Basic Management WIFI WiFi repeater mode to display the WLAN configuration page Step 4 In SSID Index select the SSIDindex you want to modify Step 5 In SSID enter a new WLAN name ...

Page 55: ...is function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only Step 1 Log in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Basic WIFI Router WiFi router mode or Basic Management WIFI WiFi repeater mode to display the WLAN configuration page Step 4 Click WLAN Step 5 In Security select WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Step 6 In WPA pre shared key enter the WLAN password you s...

Page 56: ...h devices are allowed to access your WLAN Each network device is assigned with a unique MAC address After you specify which MAC addresses can be used to access your WLAN only those devices with the specified MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes In WiFi repeater mode this function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only Step 1 V...

Page 57: ...LAN configuration page Step 5 In WiFi router mode click MAC Filter In WiFi repeater mode click WLAN Filtering Step 6 Select Enable Step 7 In Filtering mode select Whitelist Step 8 Click New Step 9 In Select SSID select the WLAN name Step 10 In Source MAC address enter the MAC address of the laptop The format of the MAC address entered in Source MAC address is different from that of the MAC address...

Page 58: ...nternet usage This function is available in WiFi router mode Step 1 Log in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Advanced SNTP Step 4 Select Enable auto synchronization with network time Step 5 Select a time service address for Time server 1 Step 6 Select your time zone for Time zone Step 7 Click Submit Step 8 In the navigation tree choose Ad...

Page 59: ...d time 18 59 Effective day Select from Monday to Sunday Status Disable Step 12 Click Submit Step 13 Click New Step 14 Set the following parameters based on rule 2 Rule name Prohibited after 20 00 Source MAC address 00 11 09 11 04 DD Time control Enable Start time 19 59 End time 23 59 Effective day Select from Monday to Sunday Status Disable ...

Page 60: ...iguring the Firewall Step 1 The WS323 provides a firewall to help secure its WLAN and any devices connected to it Set the firewall level based on site requirements to quickly configure the firewall Log in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Advanced Firewall Step 4 In Firewall Level select the firewall level you specified Step 5 Click Submi...

Page 61: ...tain websites from being accessed For example if www com is not suitable for browsing use URL filtering to create a blacklist rule to block that website This function is available in WiFi router mode Step 1 Log in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Advance Filter Step 4 Click IP Filter Step 5 Click New Step 6 Select Protocol Then select TC...

Page 62: ...peater mode settings to let the uplink access point identify the number and information of wireless clients connected to the WS323 This function is available in WiFi repeater mode For example your WS323 is working in WiFi repeater mode and is connected to an uplink access point computer 1 and computer 2 The uplink access point uses MAC filtering to block computer 1 s signals while keeps computer 2...

Page 63: ...ess Router User Guide 7 Network Security 7 11 Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Basic WIFI Repeater Step 4 Click AP List Step 5 From the WLAN Repeater Mode drop down list select Multi STA ...

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Page 65: ...in to the web management page Step 2 Click Advance Settings Step 3 In the navigation tree choose Maintenance Account Step 4 In User Name select admin Step 5 In Current password enter the currently used password Step 6 In New password enter a new password In Confirm password enter the new password again to confirm it Step 7 Click Submit 8 2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web manageme...

Page 66: ...n tree choose Basic LAN setting Step 4 Click DHCP Sever Step 5 In IP address under the LAN Host Settings group box enter the new IP address 192 168 3 88 in IP address Step 6 Under LAN Host Settings click Submit 8 3 Restoring Default Settings Using the Configuration Tool If the WS323 parameter settings were configured incorrectly log in to the web management page to reload the default configuration...

Page 67: ...x click OK Using the Reset Button If you forget the login password to the web management page or could not access the web management page use the Reset button on the WS323 rear panel to restore the WS323 to its default settings Perform this operation with caution After the WS323 is restored to its default settings all custom data and settings will be lost and the password will be restored to admin...

Page 68: ... Guide WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 4 After the WS323 is restored to its default settings change the computer IP address so that it is in the same network segment as the 192 168 33 1 default IP address ...

Page 69: ... window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and choose Properties from the shortcut menu Step 4 In the displayed dialog box check that Service status is Started Step 5 Click OK to close the dialog box Then close the Computer Management window On Windows 7 or Windows Vista Step 1 Right click Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu Step 2 In the left pane of the Computer Management win...

Page 70: ...AC address also known as the physical address is a unique identifier assigned to a network adapter A MAC address contains six groups of two hexadecimal digits such as 2C 41 38 8D 75 8D This section demonstrates how to check your computer s MAC address On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings Right click Local Area Connec...

Page 71: ...ps Wireless Router User Guide 9 Reference Operations 9 3 Step 3 In Network Connection Details find the line similar to Physical Address 70 F3 95 0C 49 4E The 70 F3 95 0C 49 4E string is your computer s MAC address ...

Page 72: ...s WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 9 4 On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Right click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu ...

Page 73: ...ference Operations 9 5 Step 2 Click the Support tab Under Connection status click Details Step 3 In Network Connection Details find the line similar to Physical Address 78 AC C0 B0 DF A1 The 78 AC C0 B0 DF A1 string is your computer s MAC address ...

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Page 75: ... strength is strong or good What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page Step 1 Open Internet Explorer Choose Tools Internet Options Connection LAN settings and ensure that all check boxes are deselected Step 2 Check that the computer IP address is 192 168 33 is any integer from 2 to 254 Step 3 Check that the cables are securely connected to the WS323 and that the LAN ports indicator is ...

Page 76: ...rdless telephones Step 3 The WS323 is is in an open area and there are no obstacles such as concrete or wooden walls between the WS323 and computer Step 4 The WS323 is close to the computer Step 5 The angle between the WS323 and computer is appropriate Do not use the WS323 during thunderstorms as the signal strength may be unsteady and the WS323 itself may be damaged due to lightning strikes What ...

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