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Huawei WS550 User Manual

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  • Page 1 WS550 450Mbps Wireless Router User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 Hardware Installation ........... 4 Selecting an Installation Location ............4 Connecting the WS550 on an Ethernet Broadband Network ..4 Connecting the WS550 on a DSL Broadband Network ....4 Installing the WS550 on a Cable Broadband Network ....5 Connecting a Computer or Other Devices ..........
  • Page 3 What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? ..37 How Can I Restrict My Computer to Specified Websites? ....37 I Often Need to Restart the WS550 to Display Web Pages. What Can I Do? ..................... 37 What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC Address Filtering and MAC Address Filtering? ...............

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Easy configuration and management Access the web management page from your computer, smart phone, or tablet to easily configure WS550. You can also install the Huawei HiLink app on your smart phone or tablet to manage your router. High-Speed Ethernet Connectivity The WS550 provides WAN ports for Ethernet-enabled devices to access the Internet at high speeds.

  • Page 5: Ports And Buttons

    (WPS) negotiation while the WS550 is powered on. Reset button: Press Reset button (more than 6 seconds) to  restore to its default settings while the WS550 is powered A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use with caution.

  • Page 6: Indicators

    WLAN Steady on The WS550 has WLAN enabled. The WS550 has WLAN enabled by default, so the WLAN LED is steady on while the WS550 is powered on. WLAN is disabled. Steady on The WS550 is connected to a wireless client,...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Connecting the WS550 on an Ethernet Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the Ethernet Broadband, you can connect the WS550 to an Ethernet port, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.

  • Page 8: Installing The Ws550 On A Cable Broadband Network

    Installing the WS550 on a Cable Broadband Network If you have subscribed to the cable broadband network, you can connect the WS550 to an Ethernet port of a Cable Modem, so that multiple computers could access the Internet. Connecting a Computer or Other Devices When the WS550 had been accessed to the network normal, you can add the Laptop computer, desktop computer, set-top box, pad, smart phone and other devices to the network.

  • Page 9: Powering On

    To power on the WS550, press its On/Off button. After the WS550 is powered on, the WS550 indicator turns on. The following table lists how the indicators behave when the WS550 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.

  • Page 10: Setting Network Parameters

    Setting Network Parameters Setting the Computer IP Address Before logging in to the WS550 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will be used for the login. On Windows 7 1. Click in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center.

  • Page 11: Initial Configuration

    When using the WS550 for the first time, configure it as follows: Before configuring the WS550 ensure that the computer used for the configuration is connected to it and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or assigned with a static IP address.
  • Page 12 3. The WS550 automatically checks your Internet connection method (dial-up connection for example). Follow the onscreen instructions to set the Internet access parameters, and click Next. 4. Click Next to configure the WS550's Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 13 5. Enter the information required under Name and Password for the Wi-Fi network, and click Finish. If Also used for web login is selected, the Wi-Fi password can be used to log in to the – web configuration page. If Also used for web login is not selected, besides Name and Password, Login –...

  • Page 14: Logging In To The Web Management Page

    2. Enter the login password. Click Log in. Setting Network Access Parameters If this is your first time logging in to the WS550's web management page, you can quickly set its network connection parameters. If you need to configure the WS550 after that, use the configuration wizard on the web management page.

  • Page 15: Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters

    Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters When the WS550 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 WS550 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 16 4. Click Broadband (PPPoE). 5. 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 17 6. 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. After you successfully set up a PPPoE connection, a dial-up connection icon is displayed on your computer desktop.

  • Page 18: Wireless Connection Setup

    1. Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation. For details, see the user guide for the wireless device. 2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the WS550 for 1 second or more. The WPS indicator blinks.
  • Page 19 2. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS550. Click Connect. 3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK. 4. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,...

  • Page 20: Network Security

    To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to access your WLAN. 1. Connect a computer and the WS550 via wireless. 2. Log in to the web management page. 3. Choose Home Network tab.

  • Page 21: Controlling Computer Internet Access

    6. Select the Only allow specific computers in the WLAN check box. 7. In Managed LAN devices, select the computer name for you wanted. 8. Click Save. Controlling Computer Internet Access You can set the period during which the PCs are not allowed to access the Internet. 1.

  • Page 22: Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

    Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Internet tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control. 4. Select URL Filter configuration page. 5.

  • Page 23: Controlling Computer Bandwidth

    Controlling Computer Bandwidth By configuring bandwidth control policies, you can control the bandwidth of computers connected to the WS550 in the following ways: Determine the minimum bandwidth allocated to specific computers to help ensure the  Internet access speed for those computers.

  • Page 24: Configure The Firewall To Prevent Attacks On The Internet

    4. In Download min, Download max, Upload min and Upload max, enter the desired rates. 5. From the Traffic management type drop-down list box, select a traffic management type. IP QoS classification: In IP address, enter the IP address scope of the computer you want –...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Firewall

    Configuring the Firewall The WS550 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. 1. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 26: Wlan Configuration

    For example, if your house is too large to be fully covered by the WLAN provided by one WS550(A) device, add another WS550(B) device and set up a wireless connection between these two devices using the WDS. The WLAN coverage is then expanded.
  • Page 27 WS550, and click Save. Please select the same non-adaptive channel for Channel. 3. Set the web login IP addresses for the WS550 (A) and WS550 (B) to be different but on the same network segment. Log in to the web management page.
  • Page 28 In IP address, enter the WS550's IP addresses. For example, set the WS550 (A)'s IP address to 192.168.3.1 and the WS550 (B)'s to 192.168.3.100. Click Save. 4. Configure the DHCP function of the WS550 (A). Please ensure that the WS550 (B) has its DHCP server disabled.

  • Page 29: Turning On Smart Coverage

    Your WS550 supports smart coverage. When you have multiple Huawei devices that support smart coverage in your home, such as Huawei wireless routers or the wireless range extenders, you can enable the smart coverage function on all these devices to enable them to synchronize their wireless settings and form one large wireless network.

  • Page 30: Enabling And Disabling The Wlan On The Ws550

    Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS550 You can use the web-based configuration utility to enable to disable the WLAN function. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Home Network tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Guide

    Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page The IP address used to log in to the WS550 web management page is the WS550 IP address. For security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS550 IP address conflicts with that of another device on the same network), you can change the WS550 IP address.

  • Page 32: Configuration Backup

    If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the WPS/Reset button on the rear panel of the WS550 for over 6 seconds. The password used for logging in to the web management page is then restored to their default values. After the WS550 is restored to its default settings, all user customized data will be lost.

  • Page 33: Restoring Default Settings

    Please save the WS550's configuration file and remember its storage location for necessary. For example, if you need to use the WS550 in different network environments always, you can configure the relevant parameters in these network environments and back up them carefully.

  • Page 34: Using The Reset Button

    WPS/Reset button for at least 6 seconds until all the indicators turn off. The WS550 will restart, which will cause temporary network interruptions. After the WS550 is restored to its default settings, change the computer IP address so that it is in the same network segment as the 192.168.3.1 default IP address.

  • Page 35: Upgrading Software

    7. Then the WS550 automatically restarts to make the new configuration file useful. Upgrading Software The WS550 can be upgraded online using the web management page. Make sure you are connected to the Internet before the upgrade. 1. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 36: Power Saving Settings

    Power Saving Settings To save power, you can set effective time for your WS550's LED indicators and Wi-Fi function. 1. Log in to the web management page. 2. Choose Maintain tab. 3. In the navigation tree, choose ECO Setting. 4. Select ECO Settings configuration page.

  • Page 37: Huawei Hilink

    Huawei HiLink Huawei HiLink is a management application for your Huawei home router. With Huawei HiLink, you can easily manage your WS550 from your mobile phone. Device management: Huawei HiLink enables you to easily manage wireless devices  connected to the WS550's Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 38: Reference Operations

    Reference Operations Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows On Windows 7 1. Right-click Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu. 2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) > Services and Applications > Services. 3.
  • Page 39 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 40: Faqs

    Verify the following: 1. Cables are securely connected to WS550 ports. Otherwise, network stability may suffer. 2. Your computer and the WS550 are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Technical Specifications Item Specifications Power supply 12 V DC, 0.5 A Power consumption < 6 W Ambient operating 0ºC to 40ºC temperature Ambient humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) Dimensions (H x W x D) 32 mm x 210 mm x 135 mm (1.26 in. x 8.27 in. x 5.31 in.), antenna excluded Weight About 260 g...

  • Page 42: For More Help

    For More Help Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region.

  • Page 43: Legal Notice

    No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei and possible licensors. Customers shall not in any manner reproduce, distribute, modify, decompile,...
  • Page 44 Privacy Policy To better understand how we protect your personal information, please see the privacy policy at http://consumer.huawei.com/privacy-policy.
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