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Contents Contents 1 Warnings and Precautions ..................1 2 Product Overview ..................... 3 2.1 Product Features ......................3 2.2 Network Application..................... 4 2.3 Indicators, Interfaces and Buttons................. 5 Indicators ........................5 Interfaces and Buttons....................7 2.4 System Requirements ....................8 3 Product Installation ....................
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Figures Figures Figure 2-1 Network application of the HG552a1..............4 Figure 2-2 Indicators ......................5 Figure 2-3 Interfaces and buttons ..................7 Figure 3-1 Connecting the HG552a1 ..................9 Figure 4-1 Connect to the USB interface................10 Figure 5-1 Network model of voice services ..............13 Tables Table 2-1 Description of the elements for the network application diagram......
Warnings and Precautions 1 Warnings and Precautions To use the device properly and safely, read these warnings and precautions carefully and strictly observe them during operation. Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" refers to the device and its accessories. Basic Requirements During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent it from colliding with other objects.
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Warnings and Precautions The radio waves generated by the device may interfere with the operation of electronic medical devices. If you are using any electrical medical device, contact its manufacturer for the restrictions on the use of the device. Do not take the device into operating rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), or coronary care units (CCUs).
The EchoLife HG552a1 (hereinafter referred to as the HG552a1) is a high-performance Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) voice gateway designed for home users and small office and home office (SOHO) users. This section describes the features of the HG552a1. Flexible Routing...
Supporting PPPoE (RFC2516) Supporting routing and bridging in conformance with RFC 2684 2.2 Network Application Figure 2-1 shows the network application of the HG552a1. Figure 2-1 Network application of the HG552a1 : indicates an actual network connection. : indicates a logical management channel.
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer Operations Support System Auto-Configuration Server HG552a1 Telephone set-top box Desktop computer Notebook computer 2.3 Indicators, Interfaces and Buttons Indicators The indicators of the HG552a1 are located on the front panel, as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Indicators...
The DSL connection is established and activated. Blinking The DSL connection is being activated. The HG552a1 is powered off or no DSL connection. INTERNET The Internet connection is set up, but no data is being transmitted on the WAN interface.
Product Overview Interfaces and Buttons The interfaces and buttons of the HG552a1 are located on the rear panel and side panel, as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Interfaces and buttons The USB interface is on the top of the HG552a1.
USB (on the top of connect the USB device. the HG552a1) 2.4 System Requirements Make sure that the following requirements are met before using the HG552a1. Operating System Requirements The operating system (OS) requirements are as follows: Windows 98 Windows Me...
Functions Introduction Connect the other equipment, such as the PC and the telephone, to the HG552a1 according to Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Connecting the HG552a1 Telephone jack on the wall Splitter Telephone Computer Set-top box Power adapter 3.2 Getting Started To power on the HG552a1, press the ON/OFF button on the side panel of the HG552a1.
OK. 4.2 Accessing Mobile Storage Devices The HG552a1 provides the home storage function. USB devices, such as USB disks, can be connected to the USB interface on the HG552a1. You can access mobile storage devices through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.
Start the FTP client and access the LAN IP address of the HG552a1 through FTP. The Login dialog box is displayed. Assume that the LAN IP address of the HG552a1 is 192.168.1.1. To access the LAN IP address of the HG552a1 Internet Explorer, enter FTP://192.168.1.1.
HG552a1. 4.5 Restoring Default Settings You can quickly restore the default settings of the HG552a1 by pressing the RESET button. To restore the default settings, press and hold the RESET button for over six seconds after the HG552a1 is powered on, and then release the button.
Broadband Remote Access Server DSLAM Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer HG552a1 Telephone Computer Configuration Procedure The VoIP parameter has been configured with the delivered HG552a1. In general, this parameter does not need to be configured and please keep the default settings.
To configure the wireless network connection by configuring the web page, do as follows: Step 1 Set the wireless network name and access password of the HG552a1 (taking the authentication type WPA-PSK as an example). 1. Log in to the Web configuration page.
Set the IP address of the computer and ensure that the IP address is in the same network segment as the local area network (LAN) IP address of the HG552a1. Assume that the default LAN IP address of the HG552a1 is 192.168.1.1. To set the IP address of the computer, do as follows: 1.
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1. Ensure that electricity comes from the socket and that the input power of the socket meets the requirements described on the label of the HG552a1 power adapter. If the voltage is unsteady, for example, if the voltage is too high or too low, do not use the HG552a1.
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If you cannot use the PPP dialing software to dial successfully, perform further checks as follows: 1. Stop the PPP dialing software and then power off the HG552a1. After five minutes, power on the HG552a1 and use the PPP dialing software to dial again.
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2. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Network. If the computer cannot detect a WLAN, place the computer close to the HG552a1 and ensure that no obstacles such as cement or wooden walls are present between the wireless client and the HG552a1.
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I do if I cannot access the HG552a1 configuration page? Step 1 See the answer to 0"What can I do if I cannot visit Web sites through the HG552a1?" an ensure that the power supply of the HG552a1 works properl y and that the telephone lines and network cables of the HG552a1 are properly connected.
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If the telephone lines are improperly connected, the stab ility of the network connection is affected. Step 3 Check the positions of your HG552a1 and computer. Ensure that they are far from the electric appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, or cordless telephones that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.
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