Huawei HG552a1 manual FAQs, Configuring the Wireless Connection Manually

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6.2Configuring the Wireless Connection Manually

FAQs

After the password is verified, Connected appears on the icon of the wireless network in the wireless network list, which indicates that your computer is connected to the HG552a1 through wireless connection.

6.2Configuring the Wireless Connection Manually

If the wireless network adapter on your computer supports the WPS function, you can connect your computer to the HG552a1 wirelessly as follows:

Step 1 Set the WLAN parameters of HG552a1, and then set the Security to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKor WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. For details, see the Step1 of chapter 6.1 "Configuring the Wireless Connection by the Web Page."

The WPS function can be used only when the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

Step 2 Press the WPS button on the side panel to start the WPS negotiation of the HG552a1. Then the WLAN indicator of the HG552a1 blinks.

Step 3 Start the WPS negotiation of the wireless network adapter within 2 minutes.

Wait for a few seconds, and then you can see the WLAN indicator becomes solid on from the blinking state, indicating that the HG552a1 is connected to your PC through the WPS function. This state lasts 5 minutes. Then the WLAN indicator turns off.

7FAQs

How can I configure a computer to use a static IP address?

Take a computer that runs Windows XP as an example. To configure the computer to use a static IP address, do as follows:

Step 1 In the Control Panel window, double-click Network Connections to display the Network Connections window.

Step 2 In the Network Connections window, right-click the working Local Area Connection and choose Properties.

Step 3 In the This connection uses the following items group box of the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.

Step 4 Select Use the following IP address.

Step 5 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.In IP address, enter 192.168.1.100. Ensure that this IP address is unique and not used by other computers.

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Contents HUAWEI HG552a1 Home Gateway User GuideIssue HUAWEI HG552a1 Home Gateway V100R001Date Part NumberAddress Trademarks and PermissionsHuawei Industrial Base Bantian, LonggangImport and Export Regulations NO WARRANTY1 Warnings and Precautions Contents3 Product Installation 5 Voice ServicesTables FiguresNetwork model of voice services FiguresEnvironmental Requirements for Using the Device 1 Warnings and PrecautionsPrecautions for Using Wireless Devices Basic RequirementsSafety of Children Accessory RequirementsMaintenance Areas with Inflammables and ExplosivesAbundant Service Interfaces 2.1 Product Features2 Product Overview Flexible RoutingWide Area Network WAN Protocol 2.2 Network ApplicationIndicators 2.3 Indicators, Interfaces and ButtonsIndicator StatusDescription Interfaces and Buttons Interface/Buttonis used to… 3.1 Connecting the Cables 3 Product InstallationPC Hardware Configuration 2.4 System Requirements4.1 Accessing the Web Configuration Page 4 Functions Introduction3.2 Getting Started Requirement 4.2 Accessing Mobile Storage DevicesSelect Automatically obtain an IP address Enter3. Enable Ftp Enable 4.3 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web Configuration Page4.5 Restoring Default Settings 5 Voice Services4.4 Changing the IP Address 5.1 Introduction5.2 Voice Service Introduction Configuration ProcedureNetworking 6.1 Configuring the Wireless Connection by the Web Page 6 Wireless Services7 FAQs 6.2 Configuring the Wireless Connection ManuallyHow can I configure a computer to use a static IP address? What can I do if I cannot visit Web sites through the HG552a1? 1. On the desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Manage If the driver is improperly installed, install it properly What can I do if I cannot access the HG552a1 configuration page? What can I do if noises exist during telephone calls? Part Number Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen