Huawei HG256 User Manual - Page 5

Contents

HUAWEI HG256

User Guide

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Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd

7 Maintenance Guide

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7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility

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7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility

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7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File

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7.4 Restoring Default Settings

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7.5 Upgrading Software

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8 FAQs

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Section	Page
1 Warnings and Precautions	8
2 Product Overview	11
2.1 Product Features	11
2.2 Hardware	11
2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons	11
2.2.2 Indicators	12
3 Hardware Installation and Quick Start	14
3.1 Selecting a Position for the HG256	14
3.2 Knowing Cable Connections	14
3.3 Powering On the HG256	15
3.4 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility	16
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters	17
4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router	17
4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection by the WPS Button	17
4.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually	17
5 Configuration of VoIP	19
5.1 Networking	19
5.2 Configuration Procedure	20
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions	21
6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function	21
6.2 Improving the Security of a WLAN	21
6.2.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN	21
6.2.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN	23
6.2.3 Using Secure Encryption	23
6.2.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN	25
6.3 Using the Home Storage Function	27
6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs	29
6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites	30
6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet	31
7 Maintenance Guide	35
7.1 Changing the Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility	35
7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility	35
7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File	36
7.4 Restoring Default Settings	37
7.5 Upgrading Software	38

Huawei HG256 User Manual - Page 5

Maintenance Guide, 2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility - default password

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