Huawei 520c Manual

							
        
 
 
 
  
   
  
 
EchoLife HG520c Home Gateway 
 
User Guide 
 
        
       
 
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 
 
 
  
						

							
 
  
  
EchoLife HG520c Home Gateway 
V100R001 
 
User Guide 
 
Issue 02 
Date 2009-09-11 
Part Number  202139 
 
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or company headquarters. 
 
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 
Address: Huawei Industrial Base 
Bantian, Longgang 
Shenzhen 518129 
Peoples Republic of China 
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Email: [email protected]
  
  
						

							
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Notice 
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software 
installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may be 
limited by local network operators or network service providers. Thus the descriptions 
herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase. 
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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 .................................................................6 
2.4 Getting Started ........................................................................\
.....................7 
3 Setting the Network-Access Parameters ................................................. 7 
3.1 Accessing the Network Through the Embedded PPP Dial-Up Software on 
the HG520c ........................................................................\
..................................7
 
3.2 Accessing the Network Through th e PPP Dial-Up Software on Your 
Computer ........................................................................\
.....................................8
 
4 Configuring the Wireless Network Connection ...................................... 9 
5 Configuring the HG520c ........................................................................\
. 11 
5.1 Changing the Administrator Password Used for Logging In to the 
Web-Based Configuration Utility ......................................................................11
 
5.2 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network Function ..............................11 
5.3 Changing the Wireless Network  Name and the Access Password.............12 
5.4 Changing the IP Address Used for Logging In to the Web-Based 
Configuration Utility ........................................................................\
.................12
 
5.5 Restoring Default Settings ........................................................................\
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6 FAQs........................................................................\
................................. 13 
7 Appendix ........................................................................\
.......................... 17 
7.1 Indicators ........................................................................\
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7.2 Interfaces and Buttons ........................................................................\
........18 
7.3 Default Settings ........................................................................\
..................18 
7.4 Technical Specifications ........................................................................\
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1 Safety Precautions 
Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife HG520c  Home Gateway (hereinafter referred 
to as the HG520c). 
For safety purposes, carefully read through  these safety precautions and observe them 
during operation. 
Basic Requirements 
z  Keep the device dry during storage, tran sportation, and operation of the device. 
z Prevent collision of the device with other objects during storage, transportation, and 
operation of the device. 
z Do not attempt to dismantle the device. In case of any fault, contact the authorized 
maintenance center for assistance or repair. 
z Without prior written consent, no organiza tion or individual is permitted to make 
any change to the structure, safety, and performance design of the device. 
z  While using the device, observe all applicab le laws, directives and regulations, and 
respect the legal right s of other people. 
Environmental Requirements 
z Place the device in a well-ventilated plac e. Do not expose the device to direct 
sunlight. 
z  Keep the device clean, free of dust and stain. 
z Do not place the device near a wa ter source or in a damp area. 
z Place the device on a stable surface. 
z Do not place any object on the top of the device. Reserve a minimum space of 10 
cm at the four sides and on the top  of the device for heat dissipation. 
z Do not place the device  on or near inflammable materials such as foam. 
z Keep the device away from heat source or fire, such as a radiator or a candle. 
z Keep the device away from any household  appliances with strong magnetic field or 
electric field, such as microwave  oven, refrigerator, or mobile phone. 
Operation Requirements 
z Do not allow children to play with the device or accessories. Swallowing the 
accessories may be fatal.  
						

							
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z Use the accessories such as the power adaptor provided or authorized only by the 
manufacturer. 
z Make sure that the device doe s not get wet. If water gets into the device, disconnect 
the power supply immediately and unplug al l the cables connected to the device. 
z The power supply of the device must meet  the requirements of the input voltage of 
the device. 
z  Before plugging or unplugging any cable, shut  down the device and disconnect the 
power supply. 
z  While plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are dry. 
z Do not step on, pull, or stretch any cabl e. Otherwise, the cable may get damaged, 
leading to malfunction of the device. 
z  Do not use old or damaged cables. 
z Keep the power plug clean and dry, to pr event electric shock or other dangers. 
z During lightning, disconnect the device from the power supply and unplug all the 
cables connected to the device, such as the power cable, telephone cable, and RF 
cable, to prevent lightning strike. 
z If the device is not used fo r a long time, disconnect th e power supply and unplug the 
all the cables connected to the device. 
z  If smoke, sound, or smell is emitted from the device, stop using the device 
immediately, disconnect the power suppl y, unplug the power supply and other 
cables, and remove the batteries. Contact the authorized maintenance center for 
repair. 
z  Make sure that no object (such as metal sh avings) enters the device through the heat 
dissipation vent. 
z  Do not scratch or abrade the shell of the  device. The shed painting may lead to skin 
allergy or malfunctions of the device. If  the shed painting material drops into the 
host, a short circuit may occur. 
Cleaning Requirements 
z  Before cleaning the device, stop using it, disconnect the power supply, and unplug 
all the cables connected to the device. 
z Do not clean the device cover with any cleaning solution or cleanser spray. Use a 
piece of soft cloth to clean the device cover. 
Environmental Protection 
Do not dispose the abandoned device or batter y in a garbage can. You need to dispose it 
according to the local regulations on disposing of device packing materials, exhausted 
battery and abandoned device, and support the recycling activity.  
						

							
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Wireless Product Usage Requirements 
z Keep the device away from magnetic storage devices (e.g., a magnetic card or a 
floppy disk), to prevent loss of the stored information. 
z Stop using the device or disconnect the pow er supply in situations where wireless 
device is prohibited or using of a wirele ss device leads to interference or danger. 
z The user who uses an electronic assistant medical-treatment device needs to 
confirm with the service center regarding the effects of the radio wave on this 
device. 
z Do not take the device to the operation theater, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the 
Coronary Care Unit (CCU). 
z When using the device maintain distan ce of 3 cm between your body and the 
antenna of the device. 
z  In the area with inflammable or explosive materials, turn off your wireless device, 
and follow the relevant instructions given in  the label, to prevent explosion or fire. 
z Protect the wireless device  and its accessories, and use  it in a clean and dust-free 
environment. Make sure that the wireless  device does not come in contact with 
flame or a cigarette that is lit. 
z  Make sure that the wireless device and its accessories are dry. 
z Do not drop, throw or try to bend your wireless device. 
z Do not place the wireless device and its accessories in high temperature areas. 
EU Regulatory Conformance 
Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., de clares that this EchoLife HG520c is in 
compliance with the essential requirements an d other relevant provisions of Directive 
1999/5/EC. 
 
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at 
www.huaweidevice.com/certification. 
After the HG520c is used for a certain pe riod of time, the cover will be heated, 
which will not affect the function of the HG520c.  
						

							
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2 Connecting the Cables and Getting 
Started 
2.1  Simple Connection 
If your telephone line is used for the broa
dband network access only and if you do not 
need to use a telephone, take the following  figure as a reference for connecting the 
cables. 
1
2 3
POWERLAN4
LAN3LAN2
LAN1
RESETADSL
 
1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Power adapter 3. Computer 
 
 
If the wireless network function is us
ed on the HG520c 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 th
e broadband network access and a telephone 
connection, take the following figure as  a reference for connecting the cables. 
# ###
## #### ##
1
3 45
PHONE
LINE
MODEM2
POW ER
LA N 4
LAN3LAN2
LAN1
RESETADSL
 
1. Telephone jack on the wall 2. Splitter 
3. Power adapter 4. Computer 
5. Telephone