Page 2 - User Guide; Huawei Industrial Base
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202547_03 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support and service. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian,...
Page 3 - Trademarks and Permissions; Notice
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2013. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei Te...
Page 4 - Contents
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents i Contents 1 Product Introduction ............................................................................................ 1-1 2 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................... 2-1...
Page 6 - Product Introduction
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1-1 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as the router) is a network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users. On the network side, the router provides an...
Page 8 - Hardware Installation; Selecting a Position for the Router
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose it to direct sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as...
Page 9 - Connecting the Cables; Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network
2 Hardware Installation HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2-2 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network In some communities, network service providers use Ethernet interfaces as Internet interfaces. In such a network, you can access the Internet t...
Page 10 - Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2-3 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network On the ADSL broadband network, the ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used to connect a computer to the Internet. Figure 2-2 Shows the cable connections of an ADSL br...
Page 12 - Powering On the Router; Power
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2-5 2.4 Powering On the Router Press the On/Off button on the side panel to power the router on. When the Power indicator light remains lit, you can consider that the router to be working properly. To power the router off, press the O...
Page 14 - Configuration of Internet Access Parameters; Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3-1 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility Most of the router parameters are pre-set before delivery to meet common home application scenarios. To chec...
Page 15 - Obtain an IP address automatically; Obtain DNS server address; OK
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3-2 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically , and click OK . 5. Go back to the former page, and click OK .
Page 17 - Tools
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3-4 5. Go back to the former page, and click OK . If you disable the DHCP function, please ensure that the IP address of the computer and that of the router LAN interface are in the same network segment to enable...
Page 19 - Login; Submit; Using the Setup Wizard
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3-6 Step 5 Click Login . The first time you log in to the web-based configuration utility, a wizard page used to change the password is displayed. The wizard page will be displayed when you have not modified th...
Page 20 - Application Scenario
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3-7 If you have configured the router before, the setup wizard page will not be displayed after logging in to the web-based configuration utility. However, you can still click Setup Wizard in the upper right co...
Page 21 - Next
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 3-8 If you choose PPPoE , Static IP , or DHCP , the computer automatically connects to the Internet as long as the router is working properly. If you choose Bridge , use the dial-up software on the computer t...
Page 22 - Configuration of WLAN Parameters; Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually; Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4-1 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use it to access the wireless network set up by the router. The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varie...
Page 23 - Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4-2 Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect . Step 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click OK . Step 4 After the key is verified, Con...
Page 24 - Connect; Connected
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4-3 Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect . Step 3 Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click Connect . Step 4 After the key is verified...
Page 25 - Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS; WLAN; WPS
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4-4 ----End 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS Button The router supports the WPS function. If your network adapter also supports the WPS function, you can use the WPS function to set up a wireless connection...
Page 28 - Configuring Frequently Used Functions; Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the; Function Overview
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-1 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously Function Overview The router provides four Ethernet ports and WLAN. Therefore, you can connect multip...
Page 29 - Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-2 5.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router allows you to enable or disable the WLAN function. Configuration Example To enable or disable the WLAN function: Step 1 Log in to the web-bas...
Page 30 - Improving the Security of a WLAN
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-3 5.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN WLAN signals are transmitted in the air and can be easily intercepted by unauthorized parties. If the wireless signals are not encrypted, unauthorized parties may use your WLAN ...
Page 31 - SSID Index; Enable; SSID
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-4 Step 6 Select SSID2 for SSID Index . Step 7 Clear Enable for SSID , and then click Submit . Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs. ----End If you no longer wish to hide the WLAN SSID, you can start...
Page 33 - Configuration Example
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-6 valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is being transmitted. As a result, only authorized parties can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized ac...
Page 34 - Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-7 ----End After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN Function Ove...
Page 35 - Controlling the Internet Access Rights of
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-8 3. In the displayed command line window, enter ipconfig /all , and then press Enter . Multiple lines of information are displayed. Find the line of information that is similar to Physical Address. . . . . . . . . :...
Page 37 - Advanced
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-10 Step 7 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is then displayed. Step 8 Click MAC Filter . Step 9 Click New . Step 10 Set the following parameters based on rule 1. Rule name: rule1 ...
Page 38 - New
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-11 Step 12 Click New . Step 13 Set the following parameters based on rule 2. Rule name: rule2 Source MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD Time control: Enable Start time: 19:59 End time: 23:59 Effective day: Se...
Page 39 - Prohibiting Computers from Accessing Specified
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-12 ----End To delete a rule, select the desired rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule, and then click Remove . 5.5 Prohibiting Computers from Accessing Specified Web Sites Function Overview Y...
Page 40 - Setting the Available Bandwidth of a Computer
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-13 Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Filter The filter page is then displayed. Step 3 Click URL Filter . Step 4 Click New . Step 5 In URL , ente...
Page 42 - Preventing Attacks on the Internet; High
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-15 ----End To restrict the available bandwidth of a computer, select Restrict Maximum Bandwidth for Mode . To configure more than four rules, you can perform adding, deleting, and editing operations in the Bandwi...
Page 43 - Removing the Restriction Caused by the Binding of
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-16 Step 1 Log in to the web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Firewall . The firewall page is then displayed. Step 3 Select High for Firewall level . Step 4 Click Submit...
Page 44 - MAC Address Clone; Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5-17 The WAN interface configuration page is then displayed. Step 3 Set MAC Address Clone to Enable . Step 4 Click Clone My PC's MAC . Step 5 Click Submit . ----End 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Res...
Page 47 - Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN; Working
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5-20 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN Function Overview The router supports the WDS function. Through the WDS function, two routers can be connected wirelessly, thus expanding the coverage of a WLAN. Table 6-3 lis...
Page 54 - Maintenance Guide; Changing the User Name and Password of the
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6-1 6 Maintenance Guide 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility Function Overview You can configure all the parameters of the router through the web-based configuration utility. To prevent unauthoriz...
Page 55 - Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based
6 Maintenance Guide HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6-2 If you cannot remember the user name and password that you have set, you can restore them to their default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button for 6 or more seconds. Once complete, the login information of the web-based ...
Page 56 - Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6-3 6.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File Function Overview By using the parameter backup function, you can save a backup of the router configuration file to a computer. If the router configuration file is modified by mistake, ...
Page 57 - Browse; Restoring Default Settings
6 Maintenance Guide HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6-4 Step 4 Click Browse . Step 5 In the displayed dialog box, select the backup configuration file, and then click OK . Step 6 Click Upload Configuration File . ----End 6.4 Restoring Default Settings Function Overview By default, many par...
Page 58 - Upgrading Software
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Maintenance Guide 6-5 When the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. The router then automatically restarts and the default settings are restored. If your operations fail after multiple configurat...
Page 60 - FAQs; Can I use the router as a DHCP server?; What can I do if I cannot access the router configuration page?
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs 7-1 7 FAQs Q 1: Can I use the router as a DHCP server? Yes. The router incorporates the DHCP server software. Q 2: How can I quickly restore the default settings of the router? When the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or mo...
Page 61 - What can I do if I cannot access the Internet through a wireless
7 FAQs HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7-2 Step 4 Check the positions of the router and computer. Ensure that they are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones. Step 5 Place the router and...
Page 62 - How do I improve the transmission quality of wireless signals?
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 FAQs 7-3 ----End Q 7: How do I improve the transmission quality of wireless signals? Step 1 Check the positions of the router and computer. Ensure that they are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwav...
Page 64 - Appendix; Indicator
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Appendix 8-1 8 Appendix 8.1 Indicators Indicator Color Status Description Power Green On The router is powered on. - Off The router is powered off. Internet Green On The router is working in routing mode. The WAN connection is set up and an IP address ...
Page 66 - Interfaces and Buttons; Number Interface or Button
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8 Appendix 8-3 8.2 Interfaces and Buttons Number Interface or Button Description 1 Reset To restore the router to its default settings, power the router on, press and hold the Reset button for 6 or more seconds, and then release it. NOTE When the default set...
Page 67 - Default Settings; Parameter; Technical Specifications; Item
8 Appendix HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 8-4 8.3 Default Settings Parameter Setting IP address of the LAN interface 192.168.3.1 Subnet mask of the LAN interface 255.255.255.0 User name used to log in to the web-based configuration utility admin Password used to log in to the web-based co...
