Huawei Technologies B970 Wireless Gateway User Manual E960B970 Series

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NoticeCopyright © 2008 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.All Rights Reserved1No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.2Trademarks3 and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders. 4Notice5The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this man-ual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Address:6Administration Building, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, P. R. ChinaPostal Code: 518129Website: http://www.huawei.com

Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see "Warnings and Precautions."Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interference or danger.Do not use your device while driving.Follow the rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your device near medical apparatus.Switch off your device in an aircraft. The device may cause interference to control signals of the aircraft.Switch off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The device may affect the performance of these devices.Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories. Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the device.Do not place your device or its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic field.Do not place magnetic storage media near your device. Radiation from the device may erase the information stored on them.Do not put your device in a high-temperature place or use it in a place with flammable gas such as a gas station.Keep your device and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to use your device without guidance.Use approved accessories only to avoid explosion.Observe the laws or regulations on device use. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using your device.Safety Precautions

1Table of Contents 1Using the Management Page 1Log in to the Management Page ................1Management Page Overview .....................1View Configuration Information ..................2Quick Setup................................................2Accessing the Internet................................4Configuring Your Computer 6Wireless Configuration ...............................6Configuring the PC Network.......................7Advanced Settings 8Overview ....................................................8System Management .................................8SIM/UIM Settings .......................................9Mobile Network Settings...........................10Dial-up Settings........................................11DHCP Settings ........................................12WLAN Settings .........................................13Security Settings (Optional) 17Firewall Switch .........................................17LAN MAC Filter ........................................17LAN IP Filter.............................................17Virtual Server............................................18DMZ Settings............................................20UPnP Settings ..........................................20Remote Management...............................20Troubleshooting 22Safety Information 25Interference.............................................. 25Medical Device......................................... 25Area with Inflammables and Explosives . 25Traffic Security ......................................... 25Safety of Children .................................... 26Environment Protection............................26WEEE Approval .......................................26RoHS Approval ........................................ 26Laws and Regulations bservance............26Care and Maintenance.............................26Emergency Call........................................ 27Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)............... 27Body Worn Operation .............................. 27Regulatory Information............................. 27Abbreviations 29Table of Contents

11Using the Management Page Log in to the Management Page 1Start the Internet browser and enter the address http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 2Select a user type, enter the password, and then click Login.•Admin: This user type is authorized to view and change the configurations. The default password is admin.•User: This user type is authorized to view only the basic status information. The default password is user. Note To avoid the configuration conflict, only one user is allowed to log in to the management page at a time. Management Page OverviewOperation FunctionsThe following table shows the main operations in the management page.Device StatusThe following table shows the status information of the device.Item DescriptionBasic Status Displays the parameter configuration status of the device.Quick Setup Quickly configures the device. Connection Displays the network connection status and connects to the network.Advanced Settings Configures the advanced settings.Security (Optional) Configures the security settings.Logout Log out of the management page.Item Green icon Red iconSIM/UIM The card is valid. The card is not inserted or is invalid.WAN The PPP dial-up connection is established.The PPP dial-up connection is not established.

Quick Setup31Using the Management Page•On Demand: The device automatically connects to the Internet when data transmission exists. When the duration of no data transmission exceeds the maximum idle time, the device disconnects the Internet connection.•Manual: The device connects to the Internet after you click Connect on the connection page. For details, see "Accessing the Internet."PPP Authentication: This service is provided by your ISP. For details, consult your ISP.Configuring WLAN Settings(Name) SSID: Enter a name for your wireless local area network (WLAN).• The service set identifier (SSID) is used to identify a WLAN. A PC and the wireless device can perform normal data communication only when they have the same SSIDs. To ensure the WLAN security, do not use the default SSID. You can enter a character string as the SSID, such as MyHome.SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast.•Enabled: The device broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN and users can easily access the WLAN. In this case, unauthorized users can also access the WLAN because the SSID is broadcasted.•Disabled: The device does not broadcast the SSID of the WLAN. Before accessing the WLAN, a user must obtain the SSID of the WLAN. In this case, the WLAN security is improved. Note For the convenience of users accessing the WLAN, you can select Enabled for SSID Broadcast when you configure the WLAN setting. After the setting, you can select Disable to improve the WLAN security.Configuring the WLAN Encryption To access the WLAN, you must set the wireless security key on your PC to be the same as that of the wireless device.No Encryption• For the convenience of users accessing the WLAN, you can select NO ENCRYPTION for the Encryption mode when you set up a WLAN. It is not recommended to select this option in daily use.WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK•WPA-PSK: It is a 256-bit data encryption method that can automatically change the key.•WPA2-PSK: It is a more secure version of WPA-PSK and it supports the IEEE 802.11 standard.•WPA Encryption Algorithm: TKIP, AES, TKIP+AES.•WPA Pre-Shared Key: You can enter a 64-character hexadecimal value or 8-63-character ASCII value as

Accessing the Internet4the key. The ASCII value contains all characters that can be entered through the PC keyboard, and the hexadecimal value contains numbers of 0-9 and characters of A-F. For example, you can enter the ASCII value of 1234abcde as the key.•Network Key Rotation Interval: It is used to set how long a network key is dynamically changed. By default, it is 0. To disable this function, you can set the value to 0 or null.WEP• Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a 64-bit or 128-bit data encryption method. The 128-bit WEP encryption provides higher security level.•Network key 1: You can enter 5 ASCII characters or 10-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 64-bit key. You can also enter 13 ASCII characters or 26-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 128-bit key.Validating Quick SetupThe last page of the wizard displays all the settings you have configured.• To accept the settings, click Finish. • To change the settings, click Back.• To quit the settings, click Cancel. Accessing the Internet 1Click Connection. Note • If you are required to enter the PIN code, enter the correct one. If you fail to enter the correct PIN or PUK code, the network-related functions are unavailable.• The SIM/UIM card is supplied by the service provider. For details, contact your service provider.• When the Save PIN Code check box is selected, the Auto validation of PIN code is enabled.• If Auto validation of PIN code is enabled, the PIN code is recorded and automatically validated after each reboot. 2If PPP Connection is Auto or On Demand, refresh the page to view the current network connection status.

Accessing the Internet51Using the Management Page 3If PPP Connection is Manual, click Connect / Disconnect to connect to or disconnect from the network. 4Wait for several minutes, if you are prompted that the connection is successful, you can start the browser and enter the website address to access the Internet.

62Configuring Your ComputerThis takes the Windows XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to configure your computer. For other OSs, the configurations may be different and you need to configure them as required. Wireless ConfigurationThe wireless configuration allows your PC to connect to the device through the wireless network. If you need only the Ethernet to connect your PC, you can skip this part.Configuration Requirements• To set up wireless network connection, your PC must be configured with the WLAN adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocol.• If the encryption function is enabled, you need to ensure that all PCs connecting to the device use the same key as that of the device.• For the use of WLAN adapter, refer to the WLAN adapter user guide provided by the manufacturer.• For the encryption configurations, see "Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode."• For SSID parameters configuration, see "Configuring WLAN Settings."Configuring the Wireless Network 1Choose Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2Click Show Wireless Networks to display the wireless network connection list. 3Select the network connection that the SSID is the same as that of the device, and then click Connect. 4If the encryption parameter is set for the device, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation. The value you entered must be the same as the WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key of the device.

Configuring the PC Network72Configuring Your Computer 5Wait for a while after you enter the correct network key. The wireless connection icon displays in the status area in the lower right corner of the screen. Then, your PC can automatically connect to the device. Configuring the PC NetworkThe recommended configurations of the PC are as follows:• Obtain an IP address automatically.• Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.Confige the Network Connection 1Choose My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection. 2Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 3In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list box, and then click Properties. 4In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then click OK.Disabling Proxy Settings 1Start the Internet browser, and then choose Tools > Internet Options. 2Select the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. 3In the LAN Settings dialog box, deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.

83Advanced Settings OverviewClick Advanced Settings, you can configure both the basic attributes and advanced parameters of the device, and also perform routine maintenance and management to the device.The following table shows the functions of the shortcut icons. System ManagementClick to access the System page.Changing the PasswordYou can change the login password to prevent unauthorized users from logging in to the management page. 1Click . 2Enter the current password, and then enter the new password and confirm it.. 3Click Modify.Upgrading the device 1Click . 2Enter the path or click Browse to select the software image file to be updated.Icon DescriptionClick to access the System page.Click to access the SIM/UIM Settings page.Click to access the Mobile Network Settings page.Click to access the Dial-up Settings page.Click to access the DHCP Settings page.Click to access the WLAN Settings page.

SIM/UIM Settings93Advanced Settings 3Click Upgrade.!Warning • After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts. The whole process takes two to three minutes.• The software programs for upgrading must come from the official website of Huawei or the official website of the carrier.• Upgrading the software does not change the configuration of the client.Restoring the Factory DefaultsIf you need to reconstruct the network or you forget the changes of some parameters, you can choose to restore factory defaults and reconfigure the device.Click to access the Restore Defaults page, and then click Restore. Note After this operation, all configurations are restored to the defaults.Restarting the Device 1Click to access the Reboot page. 2Click Reboot. Viewing the Version InformationClick to access the Version page.You can view the hardware version, software version, and the release time. SIM/UIM SettingsClick to access the SIM/UIM Settings page.When the device works in the ROM-SIM mode, the page is not available.Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code 1Click .

Mobile Network Settings10 2Select Enable/Disable in the PIN Code Operation list box. 3Enter the correct PIN code. 4Click Apply.Changing the PIN CodeWhen the PIN code protection is enabled, you can reset the PIN code. 1Click . 2Select Modify in the PIN Code Operation list box. 3Enter the current PIN code. 4Enter the new PIN code and confirm it. 5Click Apply.Auto Validating PIN CodeYou can enable or disable the auto validate PIN code function. 1Click . 2Select Enable/Disable in the Auto Validate option button. 3Enter the current PIN code. 4Click Apply. Mobile Network SettingsClick to access the Mobile Network Settings page.Setting the Preferred Mode and Band 1Click .

WLAN Settings133Advanced Settingsconnecting with the device. For details, see "Configuring the Network Connection".•IP Address: The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1.•Subnet Mask: The combination of the subnet mask and IP address enables the flexible sub netting. By default, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.•DHCP Server: It is used to assign IP addresses dynamically. If the DHCP server is Enabled, it can automatically assign IP addresses for PCs. It is recommended to select Enabled for the DHCP server.•Start IP Address/End IP Address: It is used to define the IP address range that the host can use during the IP address assignment. For example, in the network segment 192.168.1.0/24, the default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. The host IP address can range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. The minimum range is a single IP address.•DHCP Lease Time: The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each device connected to the network. When the leased time expires, the DHCP server checks whether the device is connected to the network. If the device is disconnected from the network, the server assigns the IP address to another device. Thus, the IP address is not wasted. Note •The Start IP Address must be smaller than or equal to the End IP Address.• If the DHCP Server is Enabled, the configurations of Start IP Address, End IP address, and DHCP Lease Time are valid; otherwise, you cannot configure them. WLAN SettingsClick to access the WLAN Settings page.Enabling or Disabling the WLAN 1Click to access the WLAN Enable page. 2Select Enable/Disable to enable or disable the WLAN. 3Click Apply.

WLAN Settings14WLAN Basic SettingsClick to access the WLAN Basic Settings page.Selecting Interface IDs•Wireless Interface: It refers to the SSID and MAC address, and is used to identify the wireless device.SSID• Entering a name (SSID) for your WLAN.• Enabling or Disabling the SSID Broadcast.Enabling or Disabling the AP Isolation•On: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the device through the WLAN cannot communicate with each other.•Off: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the device through the WLAN can communicate with each other.Selecting a Country•Country: It is used to identify the country. Different countries have different standards on channel usage.Selecting a WLAN Channel•Channel: It refers to the channel that the device works with. If you do not know which channel to select, select Auto and the device can automatically search for the channel.Configuring the 802.11 ModeThere are four available modes, as shown in the following table.Mode Description54g Auto The WLAN has the best compatibility in this mode.54g PerformanceThe WLAN has the best performance in this mode.54g LRS If the device has difficulties in communicating with devices conforming to the IEEE 802.11b standards, select this mode.802.11b Only The device can only work in the low performance 802.11b standard network mode.54g Only The device can only work in the low performance 802.11g standard network mode.

WLAN Settings153Advanced SettingsConfiguring the Transmission Rate 1Select Auto, the device automatically searches the transmission rate. 2Click Apply to submit the setting.WLAN Advance SettingsClick to access the WLAN Advance Settings page.A security key can protect your WLAN from illegal data attacking. The security key of your wireless device must be consistent with that of the PC.Configuring the 802.11 Authentication•Open: Open system authentication. A user accessing the WLAN can choose WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK key to pass the authentication or choose No encryption to skip the authentication.•Shared: Shared key authentication. It can use only WEP. The user accessing the WLAN must use the WEP to authenticate.Configuring the Encryption Mode• There are four encryption modes: No Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP. For details, refer to "Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode."Configuring the MAC FilterClick to access the WLAN MAC Filter page.You can control and manage the clients accessing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN security performance.MAC Restrict ModeThe following table shows the MAC address filter modes:Parameter DescriptionDisabled The MAC address filter function is disabled.Allow The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the device through the WLAN.Deny The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are not allowed to connect with the device through the WLAN.

WLAN Settings16MAC Addresses• Enter MAC addresses in the list. The device can perform the access control over the clients whose MAC addresses are in the list.WLAN BridgeClick to access the WLAN Bridge page.•Preamble Type: It has two options: Long and Short. In the case that the client (PC) supports the Short type, the WLAN can have a better performance if it is Short.•MAX Associations Limit: It refers to the maximum number of connections. It is used to set the maximum number of concurrent WLAN users on the device.•Mode: It refers to the WLAN accessing mode. The device can work in two modes, as shown in the following table. The default value is Access Point.•Bridge Restriction: It refers to the limitation to the peer MAC addresses. When it is Disabled, the device can access all the remote bridges; when it is Enabled, the device can only access the remote bridges that the addresses are in the address list.•Bridges: It refers to the physical address of the remote peer bridge. The device supports the point-to-multipoint (PTM) bridge mode.•Peer MAC Address: It refers to the physical address list of the remote peer bridges..•Link Status: Up shows the successful connection and Down shows the failed connection.Mode DescriptionWireless BridgeIt is used to connect two or more access points.Access PointThe access points meeting the IEEE 802.11b/g standard or the wireless terminals can connect the wireless device.Mode Description

174Security Settings (Optional)Click Security, you can configure the advanced security settings. Firewall SwitchYour device has a true firewall that controls the incoming and outgoing data flow and protects your computer from illegal intrusion. 1Click . 2Select the Enable the firewall (main switch of the firewall) check box to enable the firewall. Note • Only when the Enable the firewall check box is selected, the other functions such as the IP address filter function, the MAC address filter function, and the WAN port ping function are available.• When the Enable LAN MAC address filter check box is selected, the default filter rules are available. 3Select other options as required, and then click Apply. LAN MAC FilterYour device supports MAC filtering based on a list of either denied or allowed computers. A common method to restrict network access is to specify the Media Access Control (MAC) address.To locate the MAC address in the Windows OS, choose Start > Run, and then enter cmd.The command window is displayed, enter ipconfig /all, and then press Enter.The MAC address is displayed as the Physical Address. 1Click . 2Select MAC Filter Mode. 3Enter the MAC addresses of the clients and click Apply. LAN IP FilterYou can configure the device to block specific IP address so that they cannot be accessed from

Virtual Server18 computers in the local network.Click to access the LAN IP Filter page.Adding an IP Address 1Select the protocol and status. 2Enter the IP address and corresponding port to be blocked from accessing the LAN. 3Click Ok.Changing an IP Address 1Click in the Modification column. The corresponding IP address filter is displayed. 2Change the contents as required. 3Click Ok.Deleting an IP AddressClick in the Modification column.The corresponding IP address filter is deleted.Validating an IP Filter 1Add a new IP address or select a record in the IP address filter table. 2Select On for Status. 3Click Ok. 4Click Apply. Virtual ServerYour device supports the virtual server to enable external computers to access WWW, FTP, or other services provided by the LAN.Click to access the Virtual Server page.

Virtual Server194Security Settings (Optional)Adding a Virtual Server 1Select the protocol and status. 2Enter values in the following text boxes:•Name: Enter a name to the service provided by the LAN.•WAN Port: Enter the WAN port of the LAN in which the computer provides services.•IP Address: Specify a computer in the LAN to provide services.•LAN Port: Enter the LAN port of the computer that provides services. 3Click Ok.You can also add a virtual server in the following way: 1Select a port from the Common Port list. The Protocol, Status, Name, WAN Port, and LAN Port will be set as the default values. If required, you can change them. 2Enter the IP Address. 3Click Ok.Changing a Virtual Server 1Click in the Modification column. The relevant virtual server is displayed. 2Change the contents as required. 3Click Ok.Deleting a Virtual ServerClick in the Modification column. The corresponding virtual server is deleted.Validating a Virtual Server 1Add a virtual server or select a record in the virtual server table. 2Select On for Status. 3Click Ok.

DMZ Settings20 4Click Apply. DMZ SettingsIf your PC cannot run network applications through the device, you can set the computer to access the Internet unlimitedly by configuring the IP address of the computer in the demilitarized zone (DMZ).However, the DMZ computer is not protected by the firewall. It is vulnerable to attack and may also put other computers in the home network at risk. 1Click . 2Select Enabled /Disabled for DMZ Status to enable or disable the DMZ service. 3Enter the local IP address of the computer that is specified as a DMZ host. 4Click Apply. Note Only one computer can be specified as a DMZ host at a time. UPnP SettingsThe Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service allows other network users to control your device’s network features to realize the intelligent interconnection. 1Click . 2Select Enabled/Disabled for UPnP Status to enable or disable the UPnP service 3Click Apply. Remote ManagementThe remote web management allows the access and control of the device either from the home network or from the Internet.When you are on a trip, you can maintain your device through the remote web management service. It also

Remote Management214Security Settings (Optional)allows your ISP to help you solve the device problems from a remote location. 1Click . 2Select Enabled /Disabled for Remote Status to enable or disable the service. 3Enter the IP address that can access and control your device. 4Click Apply.

$232Troubleshooting 2Check and record the following data on the network adapter of your PC: SSID, WEP type, and key. 3Check and record the following data on the device: SSID, WEP type, and key. 4Compare the recorded data, the SSID on the network adapter should be ANY or be the same as that on the device. The WEP type and key on the network adapter and device should be the same. Otherwise, you need to change the data on the network adapter.What to do if I forgot the IP address of the LAN interface?If you forgot the IP address of the LAN interface, you can enter http://e.home and log in to the management page when the PC obtains the IP address automatically.What to do if bridging between two devices is unsuccessful? 1Make sure that the two devices work on the same channel. For details, see "Selecting a WLAN Channel". 2Make sure that the MAC address of one device is in the peer MAC address list of the other device. For details, see "WLAN Bridge".When the signal strength is normal, what to do if the downloading rate is low?In this case, you need to set the value in the registry as follows: 1Choose Start > Run. 2Enter regedit in the Open text box and then click OK. 3Select parameters in the following directory: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip. 4Choose Edit > New > DWORD Value. 5Rename New Value #1 to TcpWindowSize.$

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