Huawei EchoLife WS311 User Manual
Huawei EchoLife WS311 User Manual

Huawei EchoLife WS311 User Manual

Wireless ethernet adapter

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EchoLife WS311
Wireless Ethernet Adapter

User Guide

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    EchoLife WS311 Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 User Guide Issue Date 2009-08-10 Part Number 202162 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. NO WARRANTY THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety Precautions .................. 1 Basic Requirements....................1 Environmental Requirements ................1 Operation Requirements..................1 Cleaning Requirements ..................2 Wireless Product Usage Requirements ..............2 Environmental Protection...................3 REACH Declaration...................4 EU Regulatory Conformance ................4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ........4 2 Getting to Know the WS311 ..............6 Introduction to the WS311 .................6 Interfaces and Buttons of the WS311..............7 Indicators of the WS311..................8...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife WS311 Wireless Ethernet Adapter (hereinafter referred to as the WS311). For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them during operation. Basic Requirements Keep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device.
  • Page 6: Cleaning Requirements

    Use the accessories such as the power adaptor provided or authorized only by the manufacturer. Make sure that the device does not get wet.If water gets into the device, disconnect the power supply immediately, unplug all the cables connected to the device, and then contact the appointed maintenance center.
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Stop using the device or disconnect the power supply in situations where wireless device is prohibited or using of a wireless device leads to interference or danger. The user who uses an electronic assistant medical-treatment device needs to confirm with the service center regarding the effects of the radio wave on this device.
  • Page 8: Reach Declaration

    Norway: This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 9 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. After the WS311 is used for a certain period of time, the cover gets...
  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Ws311

    Getting to Know the WS311 Introduction to the WS311 The WS311 functions as a slave on a wireless network. By integrating the functions of a wireless client, it can implement wireless connections for the terminals such as IP set-top boxes (STBs) and computers with an Ethernet interface. The terminals connect to the WS311 through an Ethernet, and then access a wireless network through the WS311.
  • Page 11: Interfaces And Buttons Of The Ws311

    Interfaces and Buttons of the WS311 The following figure shows the positions of the interfaces and buttons on the WS311. The following table lists the functions of the interfaces and the buttons. Description WPS button: used to enable the WPS function. Press and hold the WPS button of the WS311 for over 2s, and then release it.
  • Page 12: Indicators Of The Ws311

    Description Note: LAN = local area network WPS = Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup, abbreviated to WPS, is a standard used for simplifying the security settings of a wireless network. Through the WPS function, wireless terminals can securely connect to a wireless network without requiring users to enter the name and password of the wireless network.
  • Page 13 Name Color Status Description Status Blue The WS311 is started normally. indicator The WS311 is not powered on, or the WS311 is not started. Ethernet Green An Ethernet connection is set indicator Green Blinking Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet interface. No Ethernet connection is set Wireless Green...
  • Page 14: Using The Ws311

    Using the WS311 Through the Ethernet interface, you can connect the WS311 to various devices such as IP STBs and computers. After being connected, the devices can be wirelessly connected to the wireless network in your home. The following sections take an IP STB and a computer as examples to describe how to connect the devices and how to use the WS311 respectively .
  • Page 15 W PS RESET POW ER 1. IP STB 2. WS311 3. Power adapter The position of the Ethernet interface on an IP STB varies with the IP STBs produced by different manufacturers. The position of the Ethernet interface on the IP STB as shown in the preceding figure is provided only for your reference.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Computer To A Wireless Network

    Step 5 Set the IP STB to access the network through the PPPoE dial-up mode. Connecting a Computer to a Wireless Network Suppose that a wireless router supporting the WPS function has been installed in your home, and you want your computer to access the network wirelessly. In this case, you can also use the WS311 to implement the wireless connection.
  • Page 17: Configuring The Ws311

    Configuring the WS311 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility By default, most parameters are preset on the WS311 for supporting the network applications in general conditions. To view the working status or to change the parameters of the WS311, you can log in to the Web-based configuration utility. To log in to the Web-based configuration utility, do as follows: Step 1 Connect the LAN interface of the WS311 to the Ethernet interface of the computer by using a network cable.
  • Page 18: Changing The Ip Address Of The Lan Interface

    Step 4 In the New password and Confirm password text boxes, enter the new password respectively. Then click Submit. Changing the IP address of the LAN Interface The IP address of the LAN interface is the IP address entered in the address bar of the Internet Explorer when you log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 19: Restoring Default Settings

    selected wireless network. The WS311 automatically saves the connection information about wireless networks to which it has successfully connected. Through the information, you can quickly connect the WS311 to a specified wireless network. To use and manage the connection information, access the WLAN Profile tab after logging in to the Web-based configuration utility and displaying the LAN configuration page.
  • Page 20: Faqs

    FAQs How can I quickly restore the default settings of the WS311? When the WS311 is powered on, press and hold the RESET button of the WS311 for over 6s, and then release it. Then the WS311 automatically restarts and the default settings are restored.
  • Page 21 electric fields. Step 4 It is recommended that you place the wireless router and the WS311 in an open space. Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, passing through too many obstacles such as cement or wooden walls can affect the transmission of radio signals of a wireless network.
  • Page 22: Appendix

    Appendix Default Settings Parameter Default Value IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.1.100 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0 User name used to log in to the Web-based admin configuration utility Password used to log in to the Web-based admin configuration utility Technical Specifications...
  • Page 23 Item Specification Wireless 802.11b 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 5.5 Mbit/s, and 11 Mbit/s transmission rates 802.11g 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 5.5 Mbit/s, 6 Mbit/s, 11 Mbit/s, 12 Mbit/s, 18 Mbit/s, 24 Mbit/s, 36 Mbit/s, 48 Mbit/s, and 54 Mbit/s 802.11n 6 Mbit/s, 6.5 Mbit/s, 13.0 Mbit/s, 13.5 Mbit/s, (a 1T ×...
  • Page 24 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China www.huawei.com Part Number: 202162...

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