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WS329 300Mbps Wireless Router

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HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    WS329 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the Internet....31 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS329 ... 33 Using the WLAN Button .
  • Page 3 How Can I Restrict My Computer to Specified Websites? ....47 I Often Need to Restart the WS329 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do? . . . 47 Can I Change the WLAN Password? .

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    The WS329 provides WAN ports for Ethernet-enabled devices to access the Internet at high speeds. Routing The WS329 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.

  • Page 5: Ports And Buttons

    Easy Configuration and Management The WS329 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal data. Ports and Buttons Item Description Connects to an Ethernet device that provides Internet access, such as a modem or switch. Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes LAN1–LAN4...

  • Page 6: Indicators

    WLAN LED is steady on while the WS329 is powered on. WLAN is disabled. The WS329 is connected to a wireless client, such as a Steady on computer with a wireless network adapter, over the WLAN using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function.
  • Page 7 Indicator Status Description The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such as Steady on a computer) with a network cable, but no data is being transmitted. LAN1–LAN4 The LAN port is connected to an Ethernet device (such as Blinking a computer) with a network cable, and data is being transmitted.

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Modem POWER Telephone WS329 Splitter RESET ADSL Connecting the WS329 on an Ethernet Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the Ethernet Broadband, you can connect the WS329 to an Ethernet port, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Computer Or Other Devices

    WS329 Installing the WS329 on a Cable Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the cable broadband network, you can connect the WS329 to an Ethernet port of an Cable Modem, so that multiple computers could access the Internet. Network Interface...

  • Page 10: Powering On

    To power on the WS329, press its power button. After the WS329 is powered on, the WS329 indicator turns on. The following table lists how the indicators behave when the WS329 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected,...
  • Page 11 Indicator Expected State Internet Steady on Steady on Power Steady on WLAN Steady on Steady off...

  • Page 12: Setting Network Parameters

    Setting Network Parameters Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS329 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. On Windows 7 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 13 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK.
  • Page 14 On Windows XP Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. In the displayed dialog box, click Properties.

  • Page 15: Logging In To The Web Management Page

    Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. Logging In to the Web Management Page The WS329 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the WS329 parameters.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Internet Connection

    The WS329 supports quick configuration page. You can quickly configure the network connection parameters through the quick configuration page. When you configure the WS329 for the first time, you can see the setup wizard page after logging in to the utility. To configure the WS329 through the setup wizard.
  • Page 17 Choose Home tab, click Connect to the Internet. Select your Internet connection mode. Refer to the following table to configure the network connection. Scenario Connection Type When you are unsure of the network connection you subscribed to, you can select this mode that the device will detect the network Connect automatically connection automatically.

  • Page 18: Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

    Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters When the WS329 works in Bridge mode you need to perform this operation. Otherwise you do not need to perform this operation. Before setting dial-up connection parameters, verify that the WS329 is correctly connected to your computer and you have the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
  • Page 19 Click Broadband (PPPoE). In User name and Password, enter the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your ISP. In Connection name, name the dial-up connection. Select or deselect Allow other people to use this connection. Then click Connect.

  • Page 20: On Windows Xp

    Return to the Network and Sharing Center page. Click Change adapter settings. Right- click the icon for the dial-up connection you just set up and choose Create Shortcut from the shortcut menu. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes. On Windows XP Choose Start >...
  • Page 21 In the New Connection Wizard dialog box, click Next. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
  • Page 22 Select Set up my connection manually and click Next. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password and click Next.
  • Page 23 In ISP Name, name the dial-up connection. Click Next. Select Anyone's use or My use only and click Next.
  • Page 24 Enter the dial-up connection account name and password provided by your ISP and click Next. Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish. After you successfully set up a PPPoE connection, a dial-up connection icon is displayed on your computer desktop.

  • Page 25: Wireless Connection Setup

    Wireless Connection Setup Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS329 and any WPS- capable device. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: >...
  • Page 26 Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS329. On Windows 7 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS329. Click Connect.
  • Page 27 Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS329. Click Connect. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click Connect. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,...

  • Page 28: Network Security

    Network Security Improving WLAN Security Hiding the WLAN Name After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security. Log in to the web management page. Choose Home Network tab.

  • Page 29: Using High Security Encryption Modes

    Click Save. After the SSID and key had been changed, your computer should use the new ones to establish a wireless connection to the WS329. Using High Security Encryption Modes Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as data interception on networks.

  • Page 30: Allowing Only Specified Computers To Access Your Wlan

    Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to access your WLAN. Connect a computer and the WS329 via wireless. Log in to the web management page. Choose Home Network tab.

  • Page 31: Controlling Computer Internet Access

    Controlling Computer Internet Access You can prohibit certain PCs from accessing the Internet or allow only certain PCs to access the Internet. In addition, you can set the period during which the PCs are not allowed to access the Internet. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 32: Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

    Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. Log in to the web management page. Choose Internet tab. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control. Select URL Filter configuration page. Click New URL filter. In URL, enter the Web site address you specify.

  • Page 33: Controlling Computer Bandwidth

    Controlling Computer Bandwidth By configuring bandwidth control policies, you can control the bandwidth of computers connected to the WS329 in the following ways: > Determine the minimum bandwidth allocated to specific computers to help ensure the Internet access speed for those computers.

  • Page 34: Configure The Firewall To Prevent Attacks On The Internet

    The configuration procedure is as follows: Click New. In Rate mode, select the rate mode you specified. In Download min, Download max, Upload min and Upload max, enter the rate value you specified. In Traffic management type, select the traffic management type you specified. , enter the IP address >...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Firewall

    Configuring the Firewall The WS329 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.

  • Page 36: Enabling And Disabling The Wlan On The Ws329

    The following two methods are available to enable and disable the WLAN on the WS329. Using the WLAN Button Press the WLAN button in the WS329 to enable or disable the WLAN. To ascertain whether the WLAN is enabled, view the WLAN indicator.

  • Page 37: Expanding Wlan Coverage

    WS329 devices. For example, if your house is too large to be fully covered by the WLAN provided by one WS329 device, add another WS329 device and set up a wireless connection between these two devices using the WDS.
  • Page 38 e. Select Advanced Settings configuration page. Set the same Channel.   Please select the same non-adaptive channel for Channel.
  • Page 39 In the navigation tree, choose WDS Bridge. d. Select 2.4G frequency band configuration page. e. Set Enable to Enable. f. In Remote bridge MAC address 1, enter the wireless MAC address of other WS329. g. Click Save.   You can also click Scan, then the wireless MAC address in the list of scanned wireless LAN,...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Guide

    Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page The IP address used to log in to the WS329 web management page is the WS329 IP address. For security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS329 IP address conflicts with that of another device on the same network), you can change the WS329 IP address.

  • Page 41: Configuration Backup

    If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the WLAN/WPS button on the rear panel of the WS329 for over 20 seconds. The user name and password used for logging in to the web management page are then restored to their default values.

  • Page 42: Restoring Default Settings

    WS329 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS329 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

  • Page 43: 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 WS329 rear panel to restore the WS329 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS329 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.

  • Page 44: Upgrading Firmware

    The WS329 supports upgrade firmware through the web management page. Before upgrading the firmware, please download the latest firmware of the WS329 at the Huawei's official website. To avoid any damage to the WS329, do not power off the WS329 when it is being upgraded. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 46: Reference Operations

    Reference Operations Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows On Windows XP Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, right-click Wireless Zero Configuration and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 47 On Windows 7 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu. Click Details.
  • Page 48 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. On Windows XP Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 49 Click the Support tab. Under Connection status, click Details. 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.

  • Page 50: Faqs

    Wireless Network Adapter Sometimes or If the WLAN Connection Is Unsteady? This is probably because the WS329 has its cables connected loosely, is placed too close to electronic appliances with intensive interference, or is too far from the computer. Verify that: The power and telephone cables are correctly connected to the WS329.

  • Page 51: Can I Change The Wlan Password

    Can I Change the WLAN Password? Yes. To improve your WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN password.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix Technical Specifications Item Specifications Power supply 12 V DC, 0.5 A Power consumption < 6 W Ambient operating 0°C to 40°C temperature Ambient humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) 32 mm x 180 mm x 126 mm (1.26 in. x 7.09 in. x 4.96 in.), antenna Dimensions (H x W x D) excluded Weight...
  • Page 53 Parameter Default Value Dynamic Host Configuration Enabled Protocol (DHCP) server WLAN Enabled...

  • Page 54: For More Help

    For More Help Please visit www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region.

  • Page 55: Legal Notice

    Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase. Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability. DISCLAIMER ALL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”.
  • Page 56 Privacy Policy To better understand how we protect your personal information, please see the privacy policy at http://consumer.huawei.com/en/privacy-policy/index.htm.
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