H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Shenzhen Hongdian Technologies Corporation F5~6, Building 14, Shangsha Science & Tech Park, Binhe Bl v d., Shenzhen, China Tel: +86-755-88864288 Fax: +86-755-83404677 : 518048 Postal Code www.hongdian.com www.mdtu.com Copyright 1997-2008 M80-892001-01 Release 1.0.0...
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Convention Technical support Acronyms and terms 1.1 Purpose This user manual is developed mainly on the basis of H8951 V1.0, and is used ® as the guideline while Hongdian H8951 series products are installed and tested. 1.2 Applicable scope...
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter1: About This Manual 1.4 Convention For reading and using this user manual fast and conveniently, the following conventions are reached for some abbreviations, icons, notes, security warnings and tips that appear in this user manual: Table -1.2: Convention Table...
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter1: About This Manual E-mail service: Technical support: support@hongdian.com Service service@hongdian.com Website and BBS service: Website: www.hongdian.com BBS: http://www.mdtu.com/forum/default.asp 1.6 Acronym and term In this user manual, the following acronyms and terms are used:...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter1: About This Manual ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node GMSC Gateway MSC GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global System for Mobile Communications GPRS Support Node GPRS Tunneling Protocol GTP-id...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter1: About This Manual Packet Control Function Packet Data Protocol Packet Data Network PDSN Packet Data Service Node PLMN Public Land Mobile Network Point of Sales PTM-G Point-to-Multipoint Group Call PTM-M Point-to-Multipoint Multicast Quality of Service...
Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router is characterized with excellent transmission reliability and a wide range of applicability. It is the ideal choice for various sectors as a special data communication system.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter2: Product Introduction Fig. 2.1.1-1: H8951 Appearance Panel introduction Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router features black plastic shell on which there are indicators on its front panel as shown below: Front panel Fig. 2.1.1-2: Front Panel...
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Note: After the router is powered on, LAN1~LAN2 status changes in the following sequence: full on—full off—flash in turn—full on—full off. Back panel interface Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router’s all interfaces are designed on the back panel as shown below: Fig. 2.1.1-3: Back Panel The interfaces on the back panel are described as below: ...
Relative humidity: 10%~95% (no condensation) Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router can be placed in office, on wall or installed or fixed in any places, without special wiring and heat radiating requirements. To ensure the long-term and stable operation of system, grounding measures and dust-proof measures should be taken on power supply, keep ventilation and a proper room temperature.
2.1.3.2 Wiring RJ-45 - Ethernet interface Standard 10/100BaseT Ethernet switch port, self-adaptive (hardware version>2.0) DC - power supply interface, Galaxy H8951 3G router’s power supply is generally +12VDC ANT - antenna interface The standard 5OΩ/SMA RF connector (female) is applied. In the environment of some industrial applications, the lightning protection measures should be taken.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter2: Product Introduction 2.2.2 Software function Internet access Broadband network and private network access by WAN port xDSL broadband network access by PPPoE dial Private network access by static IP address ...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter2: Product Introduction Add/delete static router Inquire system router’s route table in real-time manner NAT/NAPT One-to-one address (IP address/port) mapping management Multi-to-one address (IP address /port) mapping management Free access to host from Internet and Intranet by DMZ host function Route mode ...
Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router has two fast and self-adaptive 10M/100M Ethernet switch ports (LAN port), and one fast 10/100M Ethernet WAN port. Also, it can provide Wi-Fi access, which is convenient for users to access Internet. You may find H8951 has diversified applications. For example: SoHo application.
SIM/UIM card. Warning: Never pull or plug your SIM/UIM card when H8951 is power on. Your card may be damaged. 3.2.2.1 Ethernet direct connection method Using Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector, directly connect the computer to one of LAN...
3.2.2.2 LAN connection method When it is required to connect Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router to local network through HUB or switch, connect the hub or switch out-link port with any one of its switch ports as shown in the figure below.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration corresponding to the network card on this page. Refer to the figure below. Fig. 3.2.3-1: Computer Local Connection Configuration Enter (double click or right click) the “Local Area Connection”“Property (R)” and enter the interface shown in the figure below: Fig.
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IP address: 192.168.8.* (*indicates any integral between 2 to 254) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.8.1 Remember: Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router LAN port factory default parameter: IP address: 192.168.8.1; Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router factory default login parameter: Management interface login IP address: 192.168.8.1...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration If you don’t want to interrupt local PC LAN communication and configure Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router when the former network configuration exists, it is required add route (IP). The configuration operation is shown as below: Click the “Advanced (V)…”button in Fig.
Internet is accessed through original local network, the default gateway setting does not need to be modified; if Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router + is used, you need to modify the default gateway and configure it as Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Router’s default LAN IP address 192.168.8.1.
Input correct user name and password, and enter the WEB configuration interface. 3.3 WEB-based configuration Galaxy H8951 3G SOHO Routers can be configured in WEB mode. The WEB-based operation features visualization and simplicity, so it is recommended to perform parameter configuration and operation in WEB mode. Connect the PC and Galaxy router according to the description in the previous section.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3-1: System Configuration Interface WLAN Configure is to configure the wireless LAN quickly. Internet Configure is to configure Internet access quickly. Advance Configure is to configure all of the router’s information.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Move the mouse pointer onto one tab; click this tab to enter the corresponding sub-tab list or configuration page. The function of each sub-tab and configuration page will be described in the following sections.
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【Advanced setting】: Configure advanced parameter by dialing protocol. Note: “Embedded Modem” & “Module Modem” both mean the Modem embedded in H8951. In the “Advanced setting” tab, it contains “PPP Advanced Settings” & “Internet Connection Type Settings”, the interface of “PPP Advanced Settings” is as below:...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.2.1-2: PPP Advanced Settings Considering the difference of mobile network authorization, the Point to Point Protocol connection should be compatible with different network. Advanced setting is used for the PPP special setting. Click “PPP Advanced Setting” button to start settings.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Normally, it is not required to change the setting for most of networks and applications. If it is necessary, you need to be cautious in setting PPP Advanced based on the network environment. For detailed configuration, consult the local mobile operator and carry out multiple trials to achieve the best suitability.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.2.2-1: Static IP Configuration Interface WAN port support three static IP address settings: 【WAN IP Address】: Set the IP address, generally subject to ISP or connected device interface. 【Subnet Mask】: Set the IP subnet mask.
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【Cancel】: Cancel the unsaved configuration. 【Refresh】: Refresh the information on the page. 3. PPPoE configuration When the H8951 3G WAN ports are connected with PPPoE protocol link by internet, select “PPPoE” and enter the following configuration interface: Fig. 3.3.2.2-3: Static IP Configuration Interface...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration 【Internet Connection Type Settings】 : Link to the sub-page: Internet Connection Type. After the configuration is completed based on demand, the following operation can be carried out to deal with the configuration result: 【Save】: Save the settings.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.2.3-2: Wan Configuration Interface 【Gateway】: Differ from the wan setting. 【DNS Customize】: Set whether configure the DNS server address manually: Enable/Disable. 【DNS1】: Set IP address of the primary DNS server.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration 3.3.3.1 LAN configuration In the “Local Network” main tab, click the “LAN” sub-tab to set the LAN port and enter the following configuration interface: Fig. 3.3.3.1: Local LAN Configuration In this interface, you can set the host name, local IP address and its subnet mask: 【Host Name】: Set the router’s host name.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.3.2: Wi-Fi Basic Configuration 【Wireless Status】 : Set whether enable the wireless network function: Enable/ Disable. 【Wireless Mode】: Select the wireless network mode: AP by default. 【Wireless Network Mode】: Set the wireless network’s protocol standard: “B-only” is 802.11b standard;...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.3.3-1: Wi-Fi Security Configuration 【Security Mode】: Set the security mode. Select one mode from the drop-down list: Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. Now I will explain every mode: Fig. 3.3.3.3-2: WEP Mode Configuration 【Encryption】: Select the key’s length from the drop-down list: 64-bits 10 hex digits,...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.3.3-3: WPA-PSK Mode Configuration 【WPA Algnorithms】: Select the encryption algorithms from the drop-down list: TKIP, AES, TKIP+AES. 【WPA Shared Key】: Set the shared key (8~23 characters long). 【WPA Renewal Interval】: Set the key’s renewal interval in second.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.3.4: DHCP Configuration Interface The configuration parameters include: 【DHCP Server】: Set whether enable the DHCP server function: Enable/Disable. 【IP Address Range】: Set the range of the DHCP dynamic address pool.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.3.5-1: WAN Configuration Interface The configuration parameters include: 【Add】: Map the DHCP client’s MAC address with IP. 【Del】: Delete or release the mapping of MAC and IP. 【Refresh】: Refresh the information on the page.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.4: Applications Configuration Tab 3.3.4.1 DDNS configuration The router is designed with DDNS (Dynamic Domain System) function which can make others to search the dynamic IP address by internet domain.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration After each configuration according to your specific needs, you can carry out the following operations to the configuration result: 【Save】: Save the settings. 【Refresh】: Refresh the information on the page. 3.3.4.2 Timing Operation configuration In the “Applications”...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.4.2-2: Timing Operation Configuration Interface Timing Operation configuration parameters include: 【Name】: Set the name of new Timing Operation. 【Status】: Set whether enable the Timing Operation. 【Action】: Decide execute which type of operation. There are three kinds: online, offline, reboot.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.4.3: Timing Operation Configuration Interface parameters include: Trigger On-line Data 【Status】: Set whether enable the Trigger On-line Data 【Time limit for idle offline】: Decide the time limit of offline when the router has no data transaction for a period.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.5-1: Filter Setting Interface The configuration parameters include: 【Firewall Service】: Set whether enable firewall function: Enable/Disable. 【Default Action】: Set the default action of the firewall: “Accept” means the router accepts other packets by default; “Drop” means the router drops other packets by default.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.5-3: Firewall Setting Interface The configuration parameters include: 【ID】: Set the identification of the firewall rule, generally using a name with meanings. 【Protocol】: Select the protocol of the firewall rule.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration 【MAC Address】: Set the MAC address. 【Action】: Select the actions to this rule of the firewall: Accept, Drop, Reject. 【Status】: Set whether enable this filter rule: Enable/Disable. After each configuration according to your specific needs, you can carry out the following operations to the configuration result: 【Save】: Save the settings.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration After each configuration according to your specific needs, you can carry out the following operations to the configuration result: 【Add】: Add new L2TP setting. 【Refresh】: Refresh the information on the page.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.6.2-1: PPTP Setting Interface 【Edit】: Edit the PPTP setting. 【Del】: Delete the PPTP setting. 【View】: View the status of PPTP, including Received Packets (TX), Received Errors Packets, Received Drops Packets, Received Bytes (RX), Send Packets (STX), Send Errors Packets, Send Drops Packet, and Send Bytes (SRX).
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.6.2-2: PPTP Setting Interface PPTP configuration parameters include: 【Name】: Set a name for this PPTP connect. 【Status】: Set whether enable this PPTP: Enable/Disable. 【Server IP or Domain】: Input Server IP or Domain of the VPN service provider.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration In the “Forward” main tab, click the “NAT&DMZ” sub-tab to set the route mode, NAT and DMZ functions and go to the following configuration interface: Fig. 3.3.7.1-1: NAT&DMZ Setting Interface NAT&DMZ configuration parameters include: 【NAT/NAPT Services】...
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Route Mode configuration parameters include: 【Interface】:On selected interface, the source IP of packets pass through H8951would not be replaced to H8951’s IP, the destination machine can see the source IP directly. Note: Normally you may not need this option except for some certain application.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.7.2-4: DMZ Setting Interface DMZ configuration parameters include: 【Outside Interface】 the interface on which the DMZ function acts. : Set 【Inside Address】 : Set the IP address of the host assigned by DMZ record.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration NAT configuration parameters include: 【Name】: Set the name mapped by NAT port. 【Protocol】: Set the protocol mapped by NAT port. 【Outside Interface】: Select the interface on which NAT function acts. 【Outside Port】: Set the outside port number mapped by NAT port.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.7.2-2: Static Route Configuration Interface The static route’s configuration parameters include: 【Destination IP】: Configure the destination network address of this static route. 【Subnet Mask】: Configure the subnet mask of the destination address of this static route.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration In the “System Tools” main tab, click the “Local Log” sub-tab to view the log information and go to the following configuration interface: Fig. 3.3.8.1: Log View Interface Log view settings include: 【System Log】: Set the type of log to be displayed.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.8.2: System Log Management Interface The system log configuration parameters include: 【Local Log Status】: Set whether enable local log function: Enable/Disable. 【Remote Log Status】: Set whether enable remote log function: Enable/Disable. After this function is enabled, the router will send the log information to the configured remote PC.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.8.3: NTP Configuration Interface The system clock configuration parameters include: 【NTP Server IP】: Set the domain or IP address of the NTP server. 【NTP Synch. Interval】: Set the interval of the router making NTP synchronization in successive two times.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration The system clock configuration parameters include: 【Input New Password】: Input your new password. 【Please Input New Password Again】:Input your new password again After the configuration according to your specific needs, you can carry out the following operations to the configuration result: 【Save】: Save the settings.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration Fig. 3.3.8.5-2: Restoration Configuration Interface The configuration file restoration operations include: 【Select】: Select the location where the parameters file to be imported is located. 【Restore】: Import the parameters. 【Cancel】: Cancel the information in the address input box.
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration 3.3.8.6 Firmware upgrade In the “System Tools” main tab, click the “Firmware Upgrade” sub-tab to use the software upgrade function and go to the following interface: Fig. 3.3.8.6: Upgrade Management Interface The upgrade configuration parameters include: 【Select】: Select the location of the upgrade software.
H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter3: Router Configuration After reboot the router, please reboot the browser! 3.3.9 Status display When you click the “Status” tab, the following sub-tabs appear on the page: Base Information Embedded Modem ...
(Note: H8951 Router’s LINK indicator and PC’s Link indicator must be on). Whether PC’s TCP/IP environment is configured correctly? (Note: If H8951 Router’s IP address is 192.168.8.1, PC’s IP address must be 192.168.8.xxx). For more check, click the relevant menu and enter the DOS interface. Type the...
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H8951 3G SOHO Router User Manual Chapter4: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) C:\>ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter local connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix..: IP Address ....: 192.168.8.48 Subnet Mask .
Appendix Appendix: Software Upgrade Description Upgrade tool description and operating instructions Galaxy H8951 3G Router is designed with the platform technology, whose software can be upgraded with the development of the communication and network technology. WEB upgrade: Galaxy H8951 3G Router supports the function of upgrading the firmware directly by importing the upgrade file via the WEB configuration interface.
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