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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides 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...
  • Page 3 Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Product Introduction .................... 1-1 2 Hardware Installation ..................2-1 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router ................2-1 2.2 Installing the Hardware ....................2-1 2.3 Connecting the Cables ....................2-2 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network ......2-2 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network ........
  • Page 5 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router Contents User Guide 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server ....... 5-17 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN ..............5-20 6 Maintenance Guide ....................6-1 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility ..6-1 6.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility ....

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    1 Product Introduction Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as the router) is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. On the network side, the router provides an Ethernet interface that is used to access the Internet at a high speed.
  • Page 7 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 1 Product Introduction User Guide Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of  peer-to-peer (P2P) software Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility ...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose it to direct sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as follows: Place the router in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as ...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Cables

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 2 Hardware Installation User Guide 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers use Ethernet interfaces as Internet interfaces. In such a network, you can access the Internet through your computer if a network adapter is installed on the computer.

  • Page 10: Installing The Router On An Adsl Broadband Network

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network On the ADSL broadband network, the ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. Figure 2-2 Shows the cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1.
  • Page 11 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 2 Hardware Installation User Guide Figure 2-3 Shows the cable connections of a CATV broadband network after the router is installed on the network 1. Power adapter of the router 2. Router 3. Desktop computer 4. Cable modem 5.

  • Page 12: Powering On The Router

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on the side panel to power the router on. When the Power indicator light remains lit, you can consider that the router to be working properly.

  • Page 14: Configuration Of Internet Access Parameters

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most of the router parameters are pre-set before delivery to meet common home application scenarios. To check the router's working status or configure certain advanced network functions, use the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 15 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters User Guide 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 5. Go back to the former page, and click OK.
  • Page 16 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows XP operating  system is as follows: 1. Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.
  • Page 17 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters User Guide 5. Go back to the former page, and click OK. If you disable the DHCP function, please ensure that the IP address of the computer and that of the router LAN interface are in the same network segment to enable the computer to access the web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 18 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 2. On the Connections tab of the Internet Options dialog box, click LAN Settings. 3. In the Proxy server area, ensure that Use a proxy server for your LAN is cleared.

  • Page 19: Using The Setup Wizard

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters User Guide Step 5 Click Login. The first time you log in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to  change the password is displayed. The wizard page will be displayed when you have not modified the default password.

  • Page 20: Application Scenario

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters If you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after  logging in to the web-based configuration utility. However, you can still click Setup Wizard in the upper right corner to display the setup wizard page.
  • Page 21 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters User Guide If you choose PPPoE, Static IP, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to the  Internet as long as the router is working properly. If you choose Bridge, use the dial-up software on the computer to set up a dial-up ...

  • Page 22: Configuration Of Wlan Parameters

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use it to access the wireless network set up by the router. The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varies by vendor. For details, see the installation guide provided by the vendor of your wireless adapter.

  • Page 23: Procedure On Computers Running Windows Xp

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect. Step 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click OK.
  • Page 24 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect. Step 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click Connect.

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Wireless Connection With The Wps Button

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters User Guide ----End 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS Button The router supports the WPS function. If your network adapter also supports the WPS function, you can use the WPS function to set up a wireless connection between your computer and the router quickly.
  • Page 26 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters The WPS indicator light of the router starts blinking. If the WPS indicator light does not start blinking, the WPS function cannot be enabled. For solutions to other WPS issues, see chapter 8 "FAQs."...

  • Page 28: Configuring Frequently Used Functions

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously Function Overview The router provides four Ethernet ports and WLAN. Therefore, you can connect multiple computers to the router over a wireless connection or through the Ethernet ports. The computers can then access the Internet simultaneously through the routing function of the router.

  • Page 29: Enabling Or Disabling The Wlan Function

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide 5.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router allows you to enable or disable the WLAN function. Configuration Example To enable or disable the WLAN function: Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility.

  • Page 30: Improving The Security Of A Wlan

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN WLAN signals are transmitted in the air and can be easily intercepted by unauthorized parties. If the wireless signals are not encrypted, unauthorized parties may use your WLAN or obtain data transmitted on the WLAN.
  • Page 31 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide Step 6 Select SSID2 for SSID Index. Step 7 Clear Enable for SSID, and then click Submit. Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs.

  • Page 32: Changing The Name Of A Wlan

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN Function Overview When your router is delivered, the SSID is pre-set. You can find this pre-set SSID on the rear panel label of your router. However, you can change the SSID of your router as required.

  • Page 33: Configuration Example

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is being transmitted. As a result, only authorized parties can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access.

  • Page 34: Allowing Only Specified Computers To Be Connected To A Wlan

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions ----End After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a...

  • Page 35: Controlling The Internet Access Rights Of Computers

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide 3. In the displayed command line window, enter ipconfig /all, and then press Enter. Multiple lines of information are displayed. Find the line of information that is similar to Physical Address..: 00-11-09-11-04-DD. 00-11-09-11-04-DD is the MAC address of the computer.
  • Page 36 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Through the MAC address filtering function of the router, the preceding requirements can be met after you enter the MAC addresses of the computers to be controlled. The MAC address filtering function controls the option of whether to allow a computer connected to the router to access the Internet.
  • Page 37 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is then displayed. Step 8 Click MAC Filter. Step 9 Click New. Step 10 Set the following parameters based on rule 1.
  • Page 38 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 12 Click New. Step 13 Set the following parameters based on rule 2. Rule name: rule2  Source MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD  Time control: Enable  Start time: 19:59 ...

  • Page 39: Prohibiting Computers From Accessing Specified Web Sites

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide ----End To delete a rule, select the desired rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule, and then click Remove. 5.5 Prohibiting Computers from Accessing Specified...

  • Page 40: Setting The Available Bandwidth Of A Computer

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is then displayed. Step 3 Click URL Filter.
  • Page 41 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide Each computer can be configured with only one bandwidth control rule. A bandwidth control rule distinguishes different computer s based on the IP addresses of the computer s. It is recommended that you configure your computer to obtain an IP address from the router automatically.

  • Page 42: Preventing Attacks On The Internet

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions ----End To restrict the available bandwidth of a computer, select Restrict Maximum Bandwidth  for Mode. To configure more than four rules, you can perform adding, deleting, and editing ...

  • Page 43: Removing The Restriction Caused By The Binding Of The Internet Access Account To The Mac Address

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Firewall. The firewall page is then displayed. Step 3 Select High for Firewall level.

  • Page 44: Allowing Internet Users To Access An Internal Resource Server

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The WAN interface configuration page is then displayed. Step 3 Set MAC Address Clone to Enable. Step 4 Click Clone My PC's MAC. Step 5 Click Submit. ----End 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal...
  • Page 45 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide The IP address of the web server is 192.168.3.166.  You can use the port relay function of the NAT and DDNS function to implement the preceding requirements. Before the configuration, you need to complete the following actions: Apply for the DDNS from a DDNS provider to obtain relevant parameters.
  • Page 46 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 8 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > DDNS. The DDNS configuration page is then displayed. Step 9 Click New. Step 10 Select Others for Service provider. The DDNS function of the router provides parameter setting templates of multiple DDNS providers.

  • Page 47: Expanding The Coverage Of A Wlan

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN Function Overview The router supports the WDS function. Through the WDS function, two routers can be connected wirelessly, thus expanding the coverage of a WLAN.
  • Page 48 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions The security modes set on the two wireless routers can be different but the encryption  modes should be the same. The SSIDs of the two WLANs can be different but it is recommended that the two ...
  • Page 49 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide Set the subnet mask of the LAN interface to 255.255.255.0.  Disable the DHCP server function.  Enable the DHCP relay function.  Select SSID1 for SSID (default value).
  • Page 50 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 3 Configure the WDS function of router A. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. 2. Click WLAN WDS. 3. Select Enable.
  • Page 51 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions User Guide 1. Log in to the Web-based configuration utility of router B. 2. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. 3. Set the following parameters.
  • Page 52 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 3. Under DHCP Server, click Submit. Step 8 Enable the DHCP relay function of router B. 1. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > LAN. The DHCP page is displayed.

  • Page 54: Maintenance Guide

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide Maintenance Guide 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview You can configure all the parameters of the router through the web-based configuration utility. To prevent unauthorized parties from changing these parameters, the user name and password are required to log in to the web-based configuration utility.

  • Page 55: Changing The Login Ip Address Of The Web-Based Configuration Utility

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 6 Maintenance Guide User Guide If you cannot remember the user name and password that you have set, you can restore them to their default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button for 6 or more seconds. Once complete, the login information of the web-based configuration utility is restored to default settings.

  • Page 56: Backing Up Or Importing A Configuration File

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File Function Overview By using the parameter backup function, you can save a backup of the router configuration file to a computer. If the router configuration file is modified by mistake, you can import the backup file to the router.

  • Page 57: Restoring Default Settings

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 6 Maintenance Guide User Guide Step 4 Click Browse. Step 5 In the displayed dialog box, select the backup configuration file, and then click OK. Step 6 Click Upload Configuration File. ----End 6.4 Restoring Default Settings Function Overview By default, many parameters are already set when the router is manufactured.

  • Page 58: Upgrading Software

    During the upgrade, do not power off the router; otherwise, the router may get damaged. Configuration Example You can download the latest software from the Huawei Device technical support web site: http://www.huaweidevice.com. To upgrade the software of the router:...
  • Page 59 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 6 Maintenance Guide User Guide Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Maintenance > Device. Step 3 Click Firmware Upgrade. Step 4 Click Browse. Step 5 In the displayed dialog box, select the upgrade file, and then click OK.

  • Page 60: Faqs

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs FAQs Can I use the router as a DHCP server? Q 1: Yes. The router incorporates the DHCP server software. How can I quickly restore the default settings of the router? Q 2: When the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it.
  • Page 61 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 7 FAQs User Guide Step 4 Check the positions of the router and computer. Ensure that they are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones.
  • Page 62 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs ----End How do I improve the transmission quality of wireless signals? Q 7: Step 1 Check the positions of the router and computer. Ensure that they are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones.

  • Page 64: Appendix

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Appendix Appendix 8.1 Indicators Indicator Color Status Description Power Green The router is powered on. The router is powered off. Internet Green The router is working in routing mode.  The WAN connection is set up and an IP address ...
  • Page 65 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 8 Appendix User Guide Indicator Color Status Description Blinking The router is working in bridge mode.  The WAN connection is set up.  Data is being transmitted.  The router is powered off or no WAN connection is set up.

  • Page 66: Interfaces And Buttons

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Appendix 8.2 Interfaces and Buttons Number Interface or Button Description Reset To restore the router to its default settings, power the router on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it.

  • Page 67: Default Settings

    HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router 8 Appendix User Guide 8.3 Default Settings Parameter Setting IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.3.1 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0 User name used to log in to the admin web-based configuration utility Password used to log in to the...
  • Page 68 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huawei.com...

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