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Notice The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS"...
8 How do I know whether I'm connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or a 5 GHz Wi-Fi..28 9 How do I disable Prioritize 5 GHz/Tri-band auto-selection and manually connect to my HUAWEI router either 2.4 GHz 、 5 GHz Wi-Fi or 2.4 GHz \ 5 GHz_1\ 5 GHz_2 Wi-Fi.............................32 10 How do I enable or disable Wi-Fi on my HUAWEI router.........36...
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24 How do I restart my HUAWEI router................80 25 How do I optimize my Wi-Fi channels of my HUAWEI router......... 83 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart diagnosis function in the AI Life App ...............................87 27 How can I log in to my HUAWEI router's web-based management page..103 28 How do I access the web-based management page of my router on an Apple computer..........................
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Contents 44 How do I obtain the MAC address of a computer through a HUAWEI router...152 45 How do I check whether the WAN IP address of a HUAWEI router is a public IP address?............................ 153 46 How do I set the IPTV function of HUAWEI Router..........155 47 How do I modify the name of a device connected to the HUAWEI router..
If your old router can access the Internet but does not support HarmonyOS Mesh +, you can connect the HUAWEI router to the old router and set it as the secondary router to provide increased Wi-Fi coverage. Preparation: Ensure that the old router can properly access the Internet, and that the HUAWEI router is new or has been restored to factory settings.
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1 How do I connect my HUAWEI router cascade to HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 the old router through the network cable and set it HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 as the secondary router Step 3 Configuring the router Open an internet browser on your phone or computer, enter the default IP...
NO TE ● If this is the first time you have configured the HUAWEI router, you need to complete the Internet connection wizard before you can enter the Connect to Internet page. ● Only a one-pack router can be used together with an old router to function as a wireless switch.
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2 How do I set up my HUAWEI router as a wireless HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 switch for my old router Step 4 Your HUAWEI router can now be used as a wireless switch, and your phone, tablet, and laptop can be connected to its Wi-Fi network. ----End...
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 3 How many devices can I connect to my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router? How many devices can I connect to my HUAWEI router? The maximum number of connectable wired devices depends on the number of LAN ports on the router. The maximum number of connectable wireless devices depends on the router's Wi-Fi chipset.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 3 How many devices can I connect to my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router? Conne Network Maximum Connections Applicable Routers ction Port/Wi- Mode Frequen cy Band Non- The number of ● HUAWEI Router A1, auto- connectable wired devices HUAWEI Router WS318n,...
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 4 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my phone How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI router on my phone Your router supports broadband sharing. You can use your router to connect several household devices such as your computer, phone, tablet, laptop, or TV set- top box to the Internet with wireless or wired connections.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 4 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my phone NO TE If a notification prompt does not appear, touch the Add button in the upper right corner of the app's home screen.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 4 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my phone – If your Internet access mode is DHCP, no further configurations are required. Once you have followed the Internet access wizard and set your Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password, and login password.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 4 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my phone Select the Router setup and click Save, the configuration process is complete. Step 4 Getting your other devices online: To connect your wired devices (such as computers and TV set-top boxes) to the Internet, use an Ethernet cable to connect the devices to the LAN ports on your router.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 4 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my phone NO TE To configure the VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), enable the VLAN function on the Internet connection account screen and enter the configuration information. For details about the VLAN configuration information, contact your network carrier.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 5 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my computer How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI router on my computer Your router supports broadband sharing. You can use your router to connect several household devices such as your computer, phone, tablet, laptop, or TV set- top box to the Internet with wireless or wired connections.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 5 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my computer – Once your router identifies that your Internet access mode is set to DHCP, you will be automatically redirected to the set Wi-Fi password screen.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 5 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my computer – If your Internet access mode is Static IP address , enter your IP address 、 Subnet mask、Defalt getaway、Preferred DNS server、Alternate DNS server, then click Next.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 5 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my computer – To configure the VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), enable the VLAN function on the Internet connection account screen and enter the configuration information.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 5 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my computer Use the internet wizard to set a new Wi-Fi name and password for your router, as well as a login password to log in to the web-based management page.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 5 How can I set up the Internet for my new HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router on my computer Step 3 Getting your other devices online: To connect computers, set-top boxes, and other wired devices to the Internet, use an Ethernet cable to connect the device to the LAN port on your router. To connect phones, tablets, laptops and other wireless devices to the Internet, connect the devices to your router's Wi-Fi network.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 6 How to configure wired bridge for the HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 routers? How to configure wired bridge for the HUAWEI routers? Case 1: The uplink device is a HarmonyOS Mesh+ router Use a network cable to connect the LAN port of the uplink router to the WAN port of the router.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 6 How to configure wired bridge for the HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 routers? After the settings are saved, you can modify parameters such as the Wi-Fi name and password on the My Wi-Fi page as required. NO TE ● After you click Save, it is advised that you restart the router to ensure that the settings take effect.
Preparation: Ensure that the old router can access the Internet properly, and that the HUAWEI router is new or has been restored to factory settings. Step 1 Connecting the cables: Connect the power supply of the HUAWEI router. Do not connect an Ethernet cable to WAN port on the HUAWEI router now.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 7 How do I connect my HUAWEI router to my old HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router using Wi-Fi repeater mode Step 4 Touch GET STARTED and select Extend a Wi-Fi network(relay)> Wireless network, then select the Wi-Fi network of your old router and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the configuration.
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Wi-Fi repeater mode NO TE The HUAWEI router supports Repeater mode over 5 GHz Wi-Fi. To do this, select your router's 5 GHz network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. Once the configuration is complete, the Wi-Fi name and password of the HUAWEI router will be the same as those of the old router, and there will be only one Wi-Fi network.
How do I know whether I'm connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or a 5 GHz Wi-Fi When you configure your router for the first time using the HUAWEI AI Life App and set your Wi-Fi name and password, Prioritize 5 GHz will be enabled by default.
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Method 2: Checking through the HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App and go to the Router screen, then click Connected devices, From here you can check whether your phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.
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9 How do I disable Prioritize 5 GHz/Tri-band auto- selection and manually connect to my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router either 2.4 GHz 、 5 GHz Wi-Fi or 2.4 GHz \ 5 HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 GHz_1\ 5 GHz_2 Wi-Fi Disable Prioritize 5 GHz/Tri-band auto-selection., then touch the √ icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Method 1: Through the HUAWEI AI Life App Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App from your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 10 How do I enable or disable Wi-Fi on my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router Step 3 Touch the Wi-Fi switch, then touch √ in the upper right corner of the screen to confirm and disable your router's Wi-Fi. NO TE You can also disable Prioritize 5 GHz / Tri-band auto-selection to off your 2.4 GHz or 5...
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 10 How do I enable or disable Wi-Fi on my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router ● You can also disable Prioritize 5 GHz / Tri-band auto-switch to off your 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network respectively. ----End NO TE ● When you disable Wi-Fi, you can select After restarting, your router will turn on Wi- Fi automatically, so that the next time you restart your router, the Wi-Fi function is automatically enabled.
HUAWEI router How do I re-enable Wi-Fi after I have scheduled it to shut down for a certain time period on my HUAWEI router Method 1: Restarting your router Once your router restarts, Wi-Fi will be enabled automatically. NO TE...
Method 1: Through the HUAWEI AI Life App Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App from your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 12 How do I modify my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 name and password Step 3 Enter a new Wi-Fi name and password in the Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password fields, then touch √ in the upper right corner of the screen to confirm.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 12 How do I modify my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 name and password NO TE ● You can also disable Prioritize 5 GHz to set a new Wi-Fi name and password for your 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network respectively by entering them in the corresponding Wi- Fi network name and Wi-Fi network password fields.
Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Signal strength, and click Max.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 13 How can I improve my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 signal Method 2: Through the web-based management page Step 1 Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default Wi-Fi name, no password) , or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 14 How do I set the security Mode of my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router How do I set the security Mode of my HUAWEI router The Wi-Fi security modes of the router include None mode, WPA2 PSK mode , WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid mode, and WPA2 PSK/WPA3 SAE hybrid mode.
Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi off schedule. Issue 01 (2022-02-18)
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 15 How can I set my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi to turn HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 off at a certain time From the Wi-Fi off schedule page, touch NEW.Modify the Wi-Fi off time 、 Wi-Fi on time, and Repeat options for your router, then touch the √ icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
● When multi-router Networking, only the main router supports Guest Wi-Fi. Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Guest Wi-Fi. Issue 01 (2022-02-18)
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 16 How can I turn on my HUAWEI router's Guest HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 Wi-Fi Turn on the Guest Wi-Fi button, you can set the Wi-Fi name, whether to set the Wi-Fi password, duration and Speed limited. Method 2: Using the web-based management page 1.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 16 How can I turn on my HUAWEI router's Guest HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 Wi-Fi Your guests will be able to get online by connecting their wireless devices to the Guest Wi-Fi network. ● From your router's web-based management page, you can limit the speed of any device in the Manage Device page, including the devices from your Guest network.
HUAWEI router is changed What should I do if the Wi-Fi name or password of a HUAWEI router is changed Case 1: Router has been replaced If the Wi-Fi name and password of the new router are different from those of the old router, power on the smart home device, connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network of the new router, and add the smart home device again.
HUAWEI router How do I modify the Wi-Fi's frequency bandwidth of my HUAWEI router The router's frequency bandwidth refers to the frequency range occupied by the carrier. It is also the standard for the transmission of wireless signal frequencies.
Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App from your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 19 How do I hide my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi name Step 3 From the Wi-Fi screen, select Hide network in the lower left corner and touch √ in the upper right corner to confirm. NO TE You can also disable Prioritize 5 GHz/Tri-band auto-selection to hide your 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network respectively.
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Method 2: Configuration using HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Updates. Issue 01 (2022-02-18)
Method 2: Through the HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > HiLink > >Factory reset .
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 21 How do I restore my HUAWEI router to its HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 factory settings Then click RESTORE FACTORY SETTING. Method 3: through the web-based management page Connect your computer to the router's Wi-Fi (or to the router's gray network port (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable). In the browser address bar, enter...
Retain key settings option when restoring the router to its factory settings to protect your private information. ● Method 1: Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > HiLink > > Factory reset.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 23 How do I export my HUAWEI router's HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 configuration file How do I export my HUAWEI router's configuration file Step 1 Connect your computer to the router's Wi-Fi network (or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable). In the browser address bar, enter the default IP address and log in to the router's web-based management page(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default IP address).
Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Router setting > Restart router > OK.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 24 How do I restart my HUAWEI router Method 3: Through the web-based management page Step 1 Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default Wi-Fi name, no password) , or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi quality, Touch REMOVE INTERFERENCE and your router will automatically switch to a more optimal channel based on its quality information.
Procedure: Connect your phone to your router's Wi-Fi. Open the AI Life App on your phone and log in with the HUAWEI ID that is associated with your router. On the Home screen of the AI Life App, touch the corresponding router to access the router management screen.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App a. House layout editing: Touch the coverage status (or floor plan) to go to the signal coverage screen. Touch in the upper right corner to edit or modify the floor plan.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App – After editing the house layout, touch in the upper right corner to select the area of the house, and touch SAVE.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App b. Signal value measurement: After the house layout is edited and saved, you can measure the signal coverage. Move the router icon to the actual placement position in your...
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App NO TE The signal coverage heat map is also displayed on the home screen of the router management screen. You can also retest the signal values by touching on the signal coverage screen.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App Wi-Fi coverage: Displays the distribution of the Wi-Fi signal strength in your house. The signal strength is distinguished by color. The closer the color is to red, the stronger the signal.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App Touch the Wi-Fi interference card to optimize the router settings based on the suggestions for improving the signal strength. NO TE ● If the house layout plan is not edited, the Wi-Fi signal coverage heat map cannot be viewed.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 26 How do I use the HUAWEI router's smart HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 diagnosis function in the AI Life App : After the checkup screen is displayed, the system will automatically check the network connectivity, connection rate, signal quality, interference analysis, and route status. After the check is complete, the system will automatically generate a report containing the specific problems and optimization suggestions.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 27 How can I log in to my HUAWEI router's web- HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 based management page How can I log in to my HUAWEI router's web-based management page You can access the router's web-based management page by following these steps.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 27 How can I log in to my HUAWEI router's web- HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 based management page NO TE If your router is cascaded with another router as a secondary router and an IP address conflict occurs (that is, the IP address of the main router is also 192.168.3.1), the LAN IP of the main router will still be 192.168.3.1, but the IP address of the secondary router will be...
Method 1: Using the HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to your router's Wi-Fi, open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone. On the Home screen of HUAWEI AI Life App, touch the corresponding router to access the router management screen.
HUAWEI Router NO TE Currently, you can only turn off the indicator on your router through the HUAWEI AI Life App. You cannot turn off the indicator by logging in to your router's web-based management page on your computer. Make sure you have installed the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone.
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Method 2: Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Router settings > Router indicator light ,then turn off the button.
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After turning off the indicator, there are two methods to turn the indicator back ● Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > HiLink > Indicator and turn on the indicator.
WPS App. Apple devices do not currently support WPS. For instructions on how to set up a WPS connection for devices other than HUAWEI phones, consult the accompanying user guide for your device.
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NO TE If your router is HUAWEI WiFi AX2, press the WPS/RESET button. Step 3 When the phone connects to the router's Wi-Fi, the indicator should stop flashing but stay lit. Throughout the whole process, there is no need to select a Wi-Fi network or enter a password.
Method 1: Using the HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Show more > Network settings > Internet connection type.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 32 How do I set my HUAWEI router's Internet access HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 mode Select an Internet access mode according to your current network environment. Touch √ in the upper right corner of the screen to confirm. Method 2: Using the web-based management page Step 1 Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi, or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 32 How do I set my HUAWEI router's Internet access HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 mode NO TE ● If this is the first time you have configured your router, you will enter the Internet wizard. Follow the wizard to set your internet access mode.
Scenario 1: The main router is a HUAWEI WS series router, and the secondary router is a HUAWEI router. The LAN IP of the HUAWEI WS series router is 192.168.3.1. If the HUAWEI router and the HUAWEI WS series router are cascaded, the LAN IP of the HUAWEI router (secondary router) will be modified to 192.168.4.1 automatically.
Connect your phone to your router's Wi-Fi. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone. On the Home screen of HUAWEI AI Life App, touch the corresponding router to access the router management screen. Issue 01 (2022-02-18)
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 37 How do I view the access devices of HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 Routers Method 2: Using the web-based management page On the device page of the web-based management page, you can view historical connections of online (wired and wireless) and offline devices.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 management page How do I modify the IP address and IP address pool range of my HUAWEI router's web-based management page You can modify your router's IP address and IP address pool range for security purposes or other reasons. Note that if the default IP address of your router conflicts with the IP address of another device on the network, your router will modify its IP address automatically.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 39 How do I remove an associated MAC address (or HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 set a MAC clone) from my HUAWEI router How do I remove an associated MAC address (or set a MAC clone) from my HUAWEI router Some network service providers will associate your Internet account with the MAC address for your PC's network adapter.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 40 How can I use the HUAWEI router's web-based HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 management page to associate a static IP address How can I use the HUAWEI router's web-based management page to associate a static IP address Associating your computer's IP address and MAC address can effectively protect against ARP spoofing attacks.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 40 How can I use the HUAWEI router's web-based HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 management page to associate a static IP address Step 4 Add the MAC address and IP address of the device you want to associate in the Reserve Static IP Address pop-up dialog box.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 41 How can I turn off my HUAWEI router's LAN HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 DHCP server feature How can I turn off my HUAWEI router's LAN DHCP server feature The LAN DHCP server feature is enabled by default on your router. This means that devices connected to your router can automatically obtain the IP address from your router.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 network port on a HUAWEI router? How do I disable WAN/LAN auto- adaptive of the network port on a HUAWEI router? For routers that support WAN/LAN auto-adaptive, you do not need to distinguish between the WAN port (dialup port) and LAN port (network access port), but you will be able to access the Internet by inserting the network cable into any port.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 42 How do I disable WAN/LAN auto-adaptive of the HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 network port on a HUAWEI router? NO TE ● After WAN/LAN auto-adaptive is disabled, the WAN port is always the network port that is nearest to the power port (the first network port on the right of the power port).
43 How can I switch to the HUAWEI router's PC HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 version of the web-based management page on the HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 phone How can I switch to the HUAWEI router's PC version of the web-based management page on the phone After the router is configured for the first time, if you use a browser on a mobile...
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 through a HUAWEI router How do I obtain the MAC address of a computer through a HUAWEI router You can use the MAC address cloning function of the router to obtain the MAC address of the computer. Connect the computer to the LAN port of the router, or mobile phone connect...
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 HUAWEI router is a public IP address? How do I check whether the WAN IP address of a HUAWEI router is a public IP address? Step 1: Open the search engine with a mobile phone or computer that is connected to the router's Wi-Fi network (ensure that the device can access the Internet).
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45 How do I check whether the WAN IP address of a HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 HUAWEI router is a public IP address? Step 3: If the WAN IP address queried on the search engine website is the same as that in the router information, it indicates that the WAN IP address of the router is a public network IP address.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 46 How do I set the IPTV function of HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 Router How do I set the IPTV function of HUAWEI Router You can log in to the web-based management page to set the IPTV. Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default Wi-Fi name, no password) , or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
Method 1: Using the HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App from your phone and go to the Router screen, then click Connected devices, and click the name of device you want to modify from the list of online.
Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then click Connected devices, select the device you want to limit from the list of online.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 48 How do I set a limit on the internet access speed HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 of devices connected to the HUAWEI router Method 2: Using the web-based management page Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default Wi-Fi name, no password) , or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, touch the four-dot icon in the upper right corner ,and click Device information to view the device information of your router.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 49 How do I view my HUAWEI router's device HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 information Method 2: Using the web-based management page 1. Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi ( check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default Wi-Fi name, no password) , or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then go to Parental control, click Add new device. Touch the name of device to modify and set the Connect, Disconnect, and Repeat options, then touch √...
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 50 How do I set Parental control on my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router NO TE You can also select the device from the list of Connected devices on the Router page and go to Parental control > New to set up control settings for your child.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 50 How do I set Parental control on my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router ● If you want to restrict the access to a certain website, you can enter its specific URL, such as "www.abc.com". ● If you want to restrict the access to a certain type of website, you can enter keywords such as "abc"...
Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then check the list for connected devices, including their devices names and other information to determine whether a Wi-Fi squatter is on your network.
Fi network. This helps to increase the security of your Wi-Fi network. ● Try using the one-click blocklisting feature through the HUAWEI AI Life App. You can view all the devices that are currently connected to your router. You can add a phone or computer to the Wi-Fi blocklist with a single click Allow to prohibit it from connecting to your Wi-Fi network.
Method 1: Using HUAWEI AI Life App Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, Touch Connected devices to view device connection details. Click the name of a device, close the Allow button, then this device is blocklisted.
Step 1 Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network. Step 2 Open the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone and go to the Router screen, then select the device you want to blocklist from the list of Connected devices, click Allow button, then touch OK in the pop-up dialog box to blocklist the corresponding device and prevent it from accessing your Wi-Fi network.
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● From the list of Online devices, the device labeled "[Me] XXX" is the device you used to log in to the HUAWEI AI Life App and cannot be blocklisted. ● To remove a device from the blocklist, select the device from the list of Blocked devices and enable Allow access to Wi-Fi, then touch OK in the pop-up dialog box.
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55 How do I kick or blocklist a phone or computer HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 that's connected to Wi-Fi network of my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 router NO TE ● For routers that feature self-adaptive ports, you do not need to distinguish between WAN and LAN ports.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 58 How do I enable UPnP on my HUAWEI router? How do I enable UPnP on my HUAWEI router? When Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is enabled, computers in the Local Area Network (LAN) can request the router to automatically perform port conversions.
Step 1 Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi of the first HUAWEI router. Step 2 Set up the Internet for your first HUAWEI router and ensure that the indicator remains steady green. This router will serve as your main router, while the other will serve as your secondary router.
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Step 3 Place the secondary router (new or reset one) close to the main router (within 1 meter), and connect its power source. Open the HUAWEI AI Life App to automatically detect new devices, then follow the onscreen instructions to add the new router.
You can enable or disable the Wi-Fi 5 backup network in either of the following ways: Method 1: In the HUAWEI AI Life App, access the router management page, and go to More features > Wi-Fi management > Backup Wi-Fi 5.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 61 What do the indicator colors on the HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 WiFi AX2 colors mean? What do the indicator colors on the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 colors mean? Power-on Steady red Router starting up... Internet Steady green Router connected to the Internet.
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 61 What do the indicator colors on the HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 WiFi AX2 colors mean? Flashing red quickly Pairing over HarmonyOS Connect... Flashes red quickly HarmonyOS Connect pairing successful and then switches to (steady green: Internet access successful; the Internet...
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 62 What do the ports and buttons on my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 WiFi AX2 do? What do the ports and buttons on my HUAWEI WiFi AX2 do? Button/Port Description Power port Connect the power adapter to this port. WAN/LAN The ports that connects to the Internet (e.g., a fiber auto-adaptive optic modem/broadband modem/cable modem).
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HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 62 What do the ports and buttons on my HUAWEI HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 WiFi AX2 do? Button/Port Description WPS/RESET When the router is powered on, you can press and hold button the reset button for more than 8 seconds until the indicator turns off.
HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 HUAWEI_WIFI_AX2 63 How to connect cables to HUAWEI WiFi AX2? How to connect cables to HUAWEI WiFi AX2? Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the WAN/LAN port (any port) on the router and connect the other end to an Extranet (such as modem).
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