EchoLife HG532 Home Gateway

User Guide

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

EchoLife HG532 Home Gateway
V100R001

User Guide

Issue 03

Date 2010-06-25

Part Number 202147

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 Contents

1 Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 1

2 Connecting the Cables and Getting Started............................................ 4

2.1 Simple Connection .......................................................................................4

2.2 Connecting One Telephone ..........................................................................5

2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones .................................................................5

2.4 Getting Started .............................................................................................6

3 Setting the Network-Access Parameters ................................................. 7

3.1 Configuring the HSPA uplink ......................................................................7

3.2 Configuring the ADSL uplink ......................................................................8

Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on
the HG532 ..................................................................................................8
Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on Your
Computer....................................................................................................8

4 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection.................................... 10

Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button...................10
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually............................................11

5 Configuring the HG532 .......................................................................... 12

5.1 Changing the Administrator Password Used for Logging In to the
Web-Based Configuration Utility ......................................................................12

5.2 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network Function ..............................13

5.3 Changing the Wireless Network Name and the Access Password .............13

5.4 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Protocol..................14

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 5.5 Changing the IP Address Used for Logging In to the Web-Based
Configuration Utility .........................................................................................15

5.6 Restoring Default Settings..........................................................................15

6 FAQs......................................................................................................... 17

7 Appendix.................................................................................................. 20
7.1 Indicators....................................................................................................20

7.2 Interfaces and Buttons................................................................................21

7.3 Default Settings..........................................................................................22

7.4 Technical Specifications.............................................................................22

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1 Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife HG532 Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to
as the HG532).
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
z During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and prevent
it from colliding with other objects.
z Do not dismantle the device. In case of any fault, contact an authorized service
center for assistance or repair.
z Without authorization, no organization or individual can change the mechanical,
safety, or performance design of the device.
z When using the device, observe all applicable laws and regulations and respect the
legal rights of other people.

Environmental Requirements for Using the Device

z Before connecting and disconnecting cables, stop using the device, and then
disconnect it from the power supply. Ensure that your hands are dry during
operation.
z Keep the device far from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater or a candle.
z Keep the device far from electronic appliances that generate strong magnetic or
electric fields, such as a microwave oven or a refrigerator.
z Place the device on a stable surface.
z Place the device in a cool and well-ventilated indoor area. Do not expose the device
to direct sunlight.
z Use the device in an area with a temperature ranging from 0°C to 40°C.
z Do not block the openings on the device with any object. Reserve a minimum space
of 10 cm around the device for heat dissipation.
z Do not place any object (such as a candle or a water container) on the device. If any
foreign object or liquid enters the device, stop using the device immediately, power
it off, remove all the cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service
center.

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z During thunderstorms, power off the device, and then remove all the cables
connected to it to prevent it from getting damaged due to lightning strikes.

Precautions for Using Wireless Devices

z When using the device, ensure that the antenna of the device is at least 20 cm away
from all persons.
z Do not use the device where using wireless devices is prohibited or may cause
interference or danger.
z 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.
z Do not take the device into operating rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), or
coronary care units (CCUs).

Areas with Inflammables and Explosives

z Do not use the device where inflammables or explosives are stored, for example, in
a gas station, oil depot, or chemical plant. Otherwise, explosions or fires may occur.
In addition, follow the instructions indicated in text or symbols.
z Do not store or transport the device in the same box as inflammable liquids, gases,
or explosives.

Accessory Requirements
z Use only the accessories supplied or authorized by the device manufacturer.
Otherwise, the performance of the device may get affected, the warranty for the
device or the laws and regulations related to telecommunications terminals may
become null and void, or an injury may occur.
z Do not use the power adapter if its cable is damaged. Otherwise, electric shocks or
fires may occur.
z Ensure that the power adapter meets the specifications indicated on the device
nameplate.
z Ensure that the power adapter meets the requirements of Clause 2.5 in
IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 and it is tested and approved according to national or local
standards.

Safety of Children
Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they
may damage the device and its accessories by mistake, or they may swallow the
small components of the device, causing suffocation or other dangerous situations.

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Maintenance
z If the device is not used for a long time, power it off, and then remove all the cables
connected to it.
z If any exception occurs, for example, if the device emits any smoke or unusual
sound or smell, stop using the device immediately, power it off, remove all the
cables connected to it, and then contact an authorized service center.
z Do not trample, pull, or overbend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged,
causing malfunction of the device.
z Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the
cables connected to it.
z Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device shell. Do not use any cleaning
agent or spray to clean the device shell.

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2 Connecting the Cables and Getting
Started

2.1 Simple Connection

If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access only and do not need to
use a telephone, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables.

USB LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 ADSL

POWER
RESET

1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Power adapter 3. Computer

If the wireless network function is used on the HG532 for the network
access, you do not need to connect the cables.

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2.2 Connecting One Telephone
If your telephone line is used for both the broadband network access and a telephone
connection, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables.

USB LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 ADSL

POWER
RESET
####

LINE
2
#### ####

3 MODEM PHONE

4 5

1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Splitter 3. Power adapter

4. Computer 5. Telephone

2.3 Connecting Multiple Telephones

If your telephone line is used for the broadband network access, telephone connections,
and fax connections, take the following figure as a reference for connecting the cables.

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 1

USB LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 ADSL

POWER
RESET
# ###

LINE
2
## # # ## ##

3 MODEM PHONE

4 5

5
7

1
8

6 7

1. Telephone jack 2. Splitter 3. Power adapter 4. Computer

on the wall
5. Telephone 6. Fax machine 7. Microfilter 8. T connector

2.4 Getting Started

Press down the ON/OFF button on the side of the HG532 to power on the HG532.
After you power on the HG532, the POWER indicators turns on and the ADSL
indicator blinks (for less than three minutes), which indicates that the HG532 is being
activated. After the ADSL indicator blinking, the POWER and ADSL indicators keep
solid on, which indicates that the HG532 is working properly.

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3 Setting the Network-Access Parameters
The HG532 supports ADSL2+ uplink and High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) uplink
through Huawei HSPA data card. Realizes dynamic mutual backup of voice and data
services through the DSL link and HSPA link.

3.1 Configuring the HSPA uplink

When the HG532 is working through Huawei HSPA data card, you need to install the
Huawei HSPA data card on the HG532 so that your PC can connect to the Internet
through HSPA uplink. To create a HSPA uplink connection, do as follows:
Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
1. Launch the Internet Explorer on your computer. Enter http://192.168.1.1
in the address bar, and then press Enter.
2. In the displayed dialog box, enter the user name and the password, and
then click Login.
By default, both the user name and the password are admin. After the user
name and the password are verified, you can access the Web-based
configuration utility.
Step 2 Click Basic > WAN in the navigation tree to display the WAN Connection
Page.
Step 3 Click the connection whose access type is UMTS.
Step 4 Select Enable for WAN connection.
Step 5 Enter the APN and the Dial number that are provided by the network operator
in the APN text box and the Dial number text box.
Step 6 Enter the user name and password in the User name and Password text
boxes that you can configure.
Step 7 Click the Submit button to finish the UMTS settings.
If you want to verify the PIN code of your SIM card, then do as follows:
Step 1 Click Advanced > PIN in the navigation tree to display the PIN Page.
Step 2 Enter the original PIN number in the PIN text box.
Step 3 Click the Submit button to finish the settings on the PIN Page.
Use the default values for the other parameters. In general, they do not
need to be configured.

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3.2 Configuring the ADSL uplink
By configuring the HG532 and your computer, you can choose any of the following
methods to surf the Internet:
z Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on the
HG532
z Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up Software on Your Computer

Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP

Dial-Up Software on the HG532
If you select this method for accessing the network, the HG532 starts to set up a dial-up
connection automatically after the startup. You can access the network after you power
on your computer. You do not need to install any special dial-up software on your
computer or perform dial-up operations on your computer. To configure the HG532 and
your computer for the network access, do as follows:
Step 1 Verify the HG532 and the PC have connected properly, and the PC has
obtained the IP address.
Step 2 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility of the HG532.
Step 3 Enable the embedded dial-up function.
1. In the navigation tree on the left of the Web-based configuration utility,
choose Basic > WAN.
2. Select a PVC from the connection list.
3. Select Route from the Connection mode drop-down combo box.
4. Enter the VPI and VCI parameters that are provided by the network
operator in the VPI/VCI text boxes.
5. Select PPPoE from the Connection type drop-down combo box.
6. Enter the user name and password that are provided by the network
operator in the Username and Password text boxes, keep the default
settings of other parameters.
7. Click Submit.
After you complete the preceding settings, you can surf the Internet.
You need to perform the preceding operations on a computer once only. The next time
when you power on your computer, you can surf the Internet without any configuration.

Accessing the Network Through the PPP Dial-Up

Software on Your Computer
If you select this method for accessing the network, you need to install and configure
the dial-up software on your computer. In addition, you need to perform dial-up

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operations on your computer upon each startup. To configure the HG532 and your
computer for the network access, do as follows:
Step 1 Set the working mode of the HG532 to Bridge.
1. In the navigation tree on the left of the Web-based configuration utility,
choose Basic > WAN.
2. Select a PVC from the connection list.
3. Select Bridge from the Connection mode drop-down combo box.
4. Click Submit.
Step 2 Install and configure the PPP dial-up software on your computer.
The PPP dial-up software is pre-installed on certain computer operating
systems. To create a dial-up connection, do as follows (taking the Windows
XP operating system as an example):
1. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications >
Network Connections.
2. Click Create a new connection in Network Tasks to display the New
Connection Wizard window, and then click Next.
3. Select Connect to the Internet, and then click Next.
4. Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
5. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user
name and password, and then click Next.
6. Enter the name (as desired) of the dial-up connection in ISP Name, and
then click Next.
7. Select Anyone's use or My use only, and then click Next.
8. Enter the user name and password provided by the network operator and
used for the dial-up connection, and then click Next.
9. Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, and then click
Finish.
An icon for the dial-up connection is displayed on the desktop of your computer.
You need to perform the preceding operations only once for creating a network
connection. After the network connection is created, to access the network,
double-click the icon for the dial-up connection, and then click Connect in the
displayed dialog box.

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4 Configuring the Wireless Network
Connection
If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect you
computer to the HG532 through a wireless connection.
The hardware installation methods and driver installation methods of
wireless network adapters provided by different companies vary from
each other. For details, see the installation guide provided by the
wireless network adapter provider.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS

Button
The HG532 supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function. If your network
adapter also supports the WPS function, you can use the WPS function to set up a
wireless connection between your PC and the HG532 quickly. To set up a wireless
connection, do as follows:
Step 1 Enable the wireless network function, and set the wireless network name and
access password of the HG532, do as follows (taking the authentication type
WPA-PSK as an example):
1. Log in to the Web-based configuration utility of the HG532.
2. In the navigation tree on the left of the Web-based configuration utility,
choose Basic > WLAN.
3. Select the Enable WLAN option.
4. Enter a wireless network name in the SSID text box.
5. Select WPA-PSK from the Security drop-down combo box.
6. Enter an access password in the WPA pre-shared key text box.
7. Select AES from the WPA encryption drop-down combo box.
8. Click Submit to save the settings.
Step 2 Press the WPS button of the HG532 to enable the HG532 to enter the WPS
negotiation state.
Step 3 Enable the WPS negotiation function of the wireless network adapter on your
PC within two minutes, and then wait for a moment (typically 10s and at most
120s).
The WPS indicator of the HG532 becomes on from the blinking state, indicating that
the HG532 is connected to your PC through the WLAN. This state lasts 300s. Then the
WPS indicator turns off.

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 If the WPS indicator does not blink, it indicates that the WPS function
cannot be enabled. Note that the WPS function can be used only when the
wireless network function is enabled and the wireless network security
mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually

If your network adapter does not support the WPS function, you can set up a wireless
connection between your PC and the HG532 manually. To manually set up a wireless
connection, use either of the following methods:
z Use the tool provided by your network adapter
For details, see the user guide of your network adapter.
z Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your
PC
This section takes Windows XP as an example and describes how to set up a wireless
connection between your PC and the HG532 manually, do as follows:
Step 1 Enable the wireless network function, and set the wireless network name and
access password of the HG532.
1. Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
2. In the navigation tree on the left of the Web-based configuration utility,
choose Basic > WLAN.
3. Select the Enable WLAN option.
4. Enter a wireless network name in the SSID text box.
5. Select WPA-PSK from the Security drop-down combo box.
6. Enter an access password in the WPA pre-shared key text box.
7. Select AES from the WPA encryption drop-down combo box.
8. Click Submit to save the settings.
Step 2 Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP.
1. Right-click My Computer, and then choose Manage from the shortcut
menu.
2. In the Computer Management window, choose Computer
Management (Local) > Services and Applications >Services.
3. From the services listed in the right pane of the Computer Management
window, right-click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then choose
Properties from the shortcut menu.
4. In the Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer)
dialog box, check whether Service status is Started. If not, click Start.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box, and then close the Computer
Management window.
Step 3 Configure the wireless network connection on your computer.
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 1. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications >
Network Connections.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network
Connection to display a shortcut menu, and then select View Available
Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu.
3. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, select
Wireless Networks.
4. Select Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
5. Click View Wireless Networks.
6. In the Wireless Network Connection dialog box, select the WLAN with
the same name that is configured in Step 1, and then click Connect in the
lower right corner of the window.
7. In the displayed dialog box, enter the access password that is preset in
Step 1, and then click Connect.
After the password is authenticated, Connected is displayed in the upper right
corner of the WLAN icon in the WLAN list, indicating that a wireless
connection is set up between you PC and the HG532.
8. Close the Wireless Network Connection dialog box.
9. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

5 Configuring the HG532

5.1 Changing the Administrator Password Used

for Logging In to the Web-Based
Configuration Utility
For safety reasons or to make the password easy to remember, you can change the
administrator password for login after logging in to the Web-based configuration
utility.
To change the password, do as follows:
Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 Choose Maintenance > Account in the navigation tree to display the system
management page.
Step 3 Select admin from the User name drop-down combo box.
Step 4 Enter the Current password and the new password. Then enter the new
password again in the Confirm password text box for confirmation.

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Step 5 Click Submit.
After you change the password successfully, the current page jumps to the page for
logging in to the Web-based configuration utility. To log in to the Web-based
configuration utility, enter the new password, and then click OK.
If you forget the user name or password that has been changed, you can
restore the default settings of the HG532 by pressing and holding the
RESET button for over six seconds. Then, the user name and password
that are used for logging in to the Web-based configuration utility are
restored to default values. After you restore the default settings, however,
your customized data is lost. Therefore, use this function with caution.

5.2 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless

Network Function
You can quickly enable or disable the wireless network function by pressing the
WLAN button on the HG532. To enable the wireless network function, press and hold
the WLAN button for over one second, and then release the button. You can disable the
wireless network function in the same way. The WLAN indicator shows whether the
wireless network function is enabled.
In addition, you can enable or disable the wireless network function through the
Web-based configuration utility. To enable or disable the wireless network function, do
as follows:
Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > LAN.
Step 3 Choose the WLAN page.
Step 4 Select or not select Enable WLAN option button.
Step 5 Click Submit.
You can refer to the state of the WLAN indicator to check whether the
wireless network function is enabled. If the WLAN indicator is on, the
wireless network function is enabled.

5.3 Changing the Wireless Network Name and

the Access Password
To change the name and access password for the wireless network, do as follows
(taking the authentication type WPA-PSK as an example):

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Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > LAN.
Step 3 Choose the WLAN page.
Step 4 Enter a wireless network name in the SSID text box.
Step 5 Select WPA-PSK from the Security drop-down combo box.
Step 6 Enter an access password in the WPA pre-shared key text box.
Step 7 Select TKIP from the WPA encryption drop-down combo box.
Step 8 Click Submit to save the settings.

5.4 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through

the WPS Protocol
The HG532 supports the WPS technology. By using this technology, the HG532 can
connect to a wireless terminal easily and safely. During the connecting process, you do
not need to enter the name and access password of the WLAN network.
To use the WPS function, your wireless network adapter should support the WPS
function. Meanwhile, you need to set the encryption type of the WLAN to WPA-PSK
or WPA2-PSK.
To set up a wireless connection by using a wireless network adapter through the WPS
protocol, do as follows:
Step 1 Enable the WPS function.
1. Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
2. In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > LAN.
3. Choose the WLAN page.
4. Select Enable for WPS.
5. Click Submit.
Step 2 Launch the WPS client software of the wireless network adapter of the
computer. Perform operations based on the software user interface to display
the interface of searching for the wireless network.
Step 3 Press the WPS button on the side panel of the HG532 within two minutes.
The WPS indicator of the HG532 blinks in green, which indicates that the connection
between the HG532 and the wireless network adapter is being set up through the WPS
function. After a few seconds (normally 10s to 120s), the WPS indicator of the HG532
turns solid on in orange (this state lasts for 300s), which indicates that the connection
between the HG532 and the wireless network adapter is set up successfully.

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 The WPS applications may vary with different types of wireless network
adapters. For details about the configuration and operations of the WPS
application, refer to the operation guide provided by the application
provider.

5.5 Changing the IP Address Used for Logging

In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility
To make the login IP address easy to remember, you can change the IP address after
logging in to the Web-based configuration utility.
To change the IP address, do as follows:
Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Basic > LAN.
Step 3 Choose the DHCP page.
Step 4 Enter a new IP address as desired in the IP address text box. Then, enter a
subnet mask in Subnet mask.
Step 5 Click Submit.
To log in to the Web-based configuration utility after you change the IP
address successfully, you need to launch the Internet Explorer, and then
enter the new IP address in the address bar. Ensure that the IP address of
the computer is in the same network segment as that of the HG532 so that
the computer can access the Web-based configuration utility.

5.6 Restoring Default Settings

After you restore the default settings, your customized data is lost.
Therefore, use this function with caution.

You can quickly restore the default settings of the HG532 by pressing the RESET
button on the rear panel. To restore the default settings, press and hold the RESET
button for over six seconds after the HG532 is powered on, and then release the button.
In addition, you can restore the default settings of the HG532 through the Web-based
configuration utility. To restore the default settings through the Web-based
configuration utility, do as follows:

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Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Maintenance > Device.
Step 3 Choose the Reset page.
Step 4 Click the Restore Default Settings button.
After the preceding operations, the current page jumps to the login page. You can log in
to the Web-based configuration utility by entering the default user name and password
that are admin.

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6 FAQs
How can I quickly enable or disable the wireless network function?
Press and hold the WLAN button for over one second, and then release the button to
enable or disable the wireless network function. The WLAN indicator shows
whether the wireless network function is enabled.
How can I quickly restore the default settings of the terminal?
To restore the default settings, press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel
for over six seconds after the HG532 is powered on, and then release the button.
What can I do if I cannot access the Internet through the terminal?
Step 1 Check whether the POWER indicator on the terminal is solid on.
If the POWER indicator is off, perform further checks as follows:
1. Ensure that the terminal is turned on.
2. Ensure that electricity comes from the socket and that the power input
from the socket meets the requirements described on the label of the
terminal power adapter. If the voltage is unsteady, for example, if the
voltage is too high or too low, do not use the terminal. Wait until the
voltage restores to its normal level, and then use the terminal.
3. Ensure that the terminal is properly connected to the socket through
the power adapter.
If the POWER indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance
center.
Step 2 After powering on the terminal, wait for about three minutes. Then, check
whether the ADSL indicator on the terminal is solid on.
If the ADSL indicator blinks for a long time, perform further checks as
follows:
1. Ensure that telephone lines are properly connected. Pay special
attention to the connections between the telephone lines and the
splitter.
2. Ensure that the terminal or telephone lines are far from the electric
appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. Replace
telephone lines when necessary.
If the ADSL indicator still blinks and does not turn solid on, contact your
network operator.
Step 3 Check whether the LAN indicator of the terminal is on.
If the LAN indicator is off, perform further checks as follows:

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 1. Ensure that the network adapter of the computer is enabled.
2. Ensure that the network cable between the terminal and the computer
is properly connected. Remove and then insert the network cable or
replace the network cable when necessary.
If the LAN indicator is still off, contact an authorized maintenance center.
Step 4 Check whether the driver for the network adapter is properly installed.
Take a computer that runs Windows XP as an example. To check whether
the driver for the network adapter is installed, do as follows:
1. On the desktop, right-click My Computer, and then choose Manage.
2. In the navigation tree of the Computer Management window,
choose Device Manager.
3. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click
Network adapters to view the information about the network adapter
of the computer.
If no network adapter is found or if a question mark (?) or an exclamation
mark (!) is displayed next to the icon of the network adapter, you can infer
that the driver for the network adapter is not properly installed. In this
case, re-install the driver for the network adapter of the computer.
Step 5 Ensure that you have entered the correct user name and user password that
are required by the PPP dial-up software.
The user name and the user password are provided by your network
operator.
Step 6 Check whether you can use the PPP dial-up software to dial successfully.
If you cannot use the PPP dial-up software to dial successfully, perform
further checks as follows:
1. Stop the PPP dial-up software and then power off the terminal. After
five minutes, power on the terminal, and then use the PPP dial-up
software to dial again.
2. Restore the default settings of the terminal.
If the problem persists, contact your network operator.
Step 7 Check whether the proxy server of the Web browser is correctly
configured. Take the Internet Explorer installed on a computer that runs
Windows XP as an example. To check whether the proxy server of the
Web browser is correctly configured, do as follows:
1. Launch the Internet Explorer.
2. Choose Tools > Internet Options.
3. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Connections tab.
4. In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings group box, click LAN
Settings.
5. In the Proxy server group box of the Local Area Network (LAN)
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 Settings dialog box, ensure that the Use a proxy server for your
LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN
connections). check box is cleared.
Step 8 Try to access multiple Web sites to check whether the terminal can access
these Web sites.
If the terminal still cannot access Web sites, contact your network service provider.
What can I do if Web pages often cannot be displayed during Web page browsing
and can be displayed after the terminal is restarted?
Step 1 Ensure that the terminal and other devices, such as telephones or fax
machines, are connected to telephone lines through a splitter.
For details about how to install a splitter, see the related description in the
manual.
Step 2 Ensure that telephone lines are properly connected.
If the telephone lines are improperly connected, the stability of the
network connection is affected.
Step 3 Check the positions of your terminal and your computer. Ensure that they
are far from electric appliances, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators,
or cordless telephones, that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.
If the problem persists, contact your service provider.
What can I do if sometimes the terminal cannot access the Internet through a WLAN
connection or if the WLAN connection is unsteady?
Step 1 Check the positions of your terminal and your 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.
Step 2 Place your terminal in an open area.
Although radio signals can pass through obstacles, the transmission
effects of WLAN radio signals are affected if radio signals pass through
too many obstacles, such as cement or wooden walls.
Step 3 Place your computer close to your terminal.
If your computer is far from your terminal, the effects of the WLAN are
affected.
Step 4 Place your terminal and computer in another direction.
Step 5 Do not use your terminal to access the WLAN during thunderstorms.

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After a broadband terminal is installed, does Internet access degrade call quality or
do telephone calls lower the Internet access rate?
No. The terminal uses the frequency division multiplexing (FDM) and splitter
technologies to separate voice signals from data signals. Although the two types of
signals are transmitted through one telephone line, they are carried by different
frequency bands. Therefore, they do not interfere with each other. In this case, you
can make a telephone call and access the Internet simultaneously, without degrading
call quality or lowering the Internet access rate.

7 Appendix

7.1 Indicators
Indicator Status Description
POWER On The HG532 is powered on.
Off The HG532 is powered off.
ADSL Blinking The HG532 is being activated.
On The HG532 is activated.
Off The HG532 is powered off.
INTERNET Blinking Data is being transmitted.
On z The dial-up operation through the embedded PPP
dial-up function of the HG532 succeeded, but no
data is being transmitted.
z The HG532 works in routing mode.
z The WAN connection is set up.
z No data is being transmitted.
Off The HG532 is working in bridging mode or the
dial-up operation through the embedded PPP dial-up
function of the HG532 failed.
WLAN Blinking z The wireless network function is enabled.
z Data is being transmitted through the WLAN.
On z The wireless network function is enabled.
z No data is being transmitted through the WLAN.
Off The wireless network function is disabled.

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Indicator Status Description
WPS Blinking The HG532 is attempting to set up a wireless
connection with a wireless client (such as a PC on
which a wireless network adapter is installed) through
the WPS function.
This state lasts no more than 120s.
On A wireless connection is set up between the HG532
and a wireless client through the WPS function.
This state lasts 300s.
Off The WPS function is disabled.
LAN1 – LAN4 Blinking Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet
interface.
On The Ethernet connection is set up.
Off The Ethernet connection is not set up.
USB Blinking Data is being transmitted on the USB port.
On The USB port is connected.
Off The USB port is not connected.

7.2 Interfaces and Buttons

Interface or Button Description
POWER It is used to connect the power adapter.
USB It is used to connect the USB device.
LAN1 – LAN4 It is used to connect to the Ethernet interface on the
computer.
RESET You can press and hold the RESET button for over six
seconds to restore the default settings of the HG532.
Note
After you restore the default settings, your customized data is lost.
Therefore, use this function with caution.
ADSL It is used to connect to the MODEM interface on the
splitter.
WPS It is used to set up a wireless connection between the
HG532 and a wireless terminal easily and safely.

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Interface or Button Description
WLAN It is used to enable or disable wireless network function
quickly.
ON/OFF It is the power switch and is used to power on or power off
the HG532.

7.3 Default Settings

Parameter Setting
IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0
User name used for logging in to the Web-based admin
configuration utility
Password used for logging in to the Web-based admin
configuration utility
DHCP server function Enable
Wireless network function Enable

7.4 Technical Specifications

Item Specification
Power supply 12 V DC, 1 A
Power consumption < 11 W
Ambient 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
temperature for
operation
Ambient humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
for operation
Dimensions 164 mm × 49 mm× 142 mm
(L × W × H)
Weight About 300 g

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Item Specification
Standards ADSL standards z ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A
z ITU G.992.2 (G.lite)
z ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
z ANSI T1.413 Issue 2
ADSL2 standard ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A
ADSL2+ ITU G.992.5 Annex A
standard
WLAN standard 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
DSL transmission G.dmt z Maximum downlink rate: 8 Mbit/s
rates T1.413 z Maximum uplink rate: 896 kbit/s
G.992.5 z Maximum downlink rate: 24
(ADSL2+) Mbit/s
z Maximum uplink rate: 1024 kbit/s
Wireless 802.11b 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 5.5 Mbit/s, and 11
transmission rates Mbit/s
802.11g 6 Mbit/s, 9 Mbit/s, 12 Mbit/s, 18
Mbit/s, 24 Mbit/s, 36 Mbit/s, 48 Mbit/s,
54 Mbit/s
802.11n 6.5 Mbit/s, 13.0 Mbit/s, 13.5 Mbit/s,
19.5 Mbit/s, 26.0 Mbit/s, 27.0 Mbit/s,
39.0 Mbit/s, 40.5 Mbit/s, 52.0 Mbit/s,
54.0 Mbit/s, 58.5 Mbit/s, 65.0 Mbit/s,
78.0 Mbit/s, 81.0 Mbit/s, 104.0 Mbit/s,
108.0 Mbit/s, 117.0 Mbit/s, 121.5
Mbit/s, 130.0 Mbit/s, 135.0 Mbit/s,
162.0 Mbit/s, 216.0 Mbit/s, 243.0
Mbit/s, 270.0 Mbit/s, 300.0 Mbit/s

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