Huawei WS550 User Guide(WS550 10, 01, EN)
WS550 450Mbps Wireless Router_User Guide_02_English
2015-12-07
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WS550 450Mbps Wireless Router
User Guide
Contents
1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1
Supported Features............................................................................... 1
Ports and Buttons ................................................................................. 2
Indicators ............................................................................................. 3
2 Hardware Installation ................................................... 4
Selecting an Installation Location ......................................................... 4
Connecting the WS550 on an Ethernet Broadband Network .......... 4
Connecting the WS550 on a DSL Broadband Network ................... 4
Installing the WS550 on a Cable Broadband Network .................... 5
Connecting a Computer or Other Devices ............................................ 5
Powering On......................................................................................... 6
3 Setting Network Parameters ......................................... 7
Setting the Computer IP Address .......................................................... 7
Initial configuration .............................................................................. 8
Logging In to the Web Management Page ......................................... 11
Setting Network Access Parameters.................................................... 11
Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters .............................................. 12
4 Wireless Connection Setup .......................................... 15
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button ................... 15
Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection ....................................... 15
5 Network Security ........................................................ 17
Improving WLAN Security ................................................................... 17
Changing Your WLAN Name and Password .................................. 17
Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN ........... 17
Controlling Computer Internet Access ................................................ 18
Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites .................................................. 19
Controlling Computer Bandwidth ....................................................... 20
Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the Internet .................. 21
The Description of Firewall Level................................................... 21
Configuring the Firewall ............................................................... 22
6 WLAN Configuration................................................... 23
Expanding WLAN Coverage ................................................................ 23
Turning On Smart Coverage................................................................ 26
Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS550............................... 27
7 Maintenance Guide ..................................................... 28
Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web Management Page
........................................................................................................... 28
Changing the Web Management Page Password ............................... 28
Configuration Backup ......................................................................... 29
Restoring Default Settings .................................................................. 30
Using the Configuration Tool ........................................................ 30
Using the Reset Button ................................................................. 31
Restoring Configuration by Importing Backup File ........................ 31
Upgrading Software ........................................................................... 32
Power Saving Settings ........................................................................ 33
8 Huawei HiLink ............................................................ 34
9 Reference Operations.................................................. 35
Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows .................................... 35
Checking the Computer MAC Address................................................ 35
10 FAQs ......................................................................... 37
What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web Management Page? .......... 37
How Can I Restrict My Computer to Specified Websites? ................... 37
I Often Need to Restart the WS550 to Display Web Pages. What Can I
Do? ..................................................................................................... 37
What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC Address Filtering and
MAC Address Filtering? ....................................................................... 37
Can I Change the WLAN Password? ................................................... 37
11 Appendix .................................................................. 38
Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 38
Default Settings .................................................................................. 38
12 For More Help ........................................................... 39
13 Legal Notice.............................................................. 40
1 Product Overview
Supported Features
The WS550 450Mbps Wireless Router (WS550 for short) is a high-speed wireless router
designed for home and small office use. This chapter describes the features supported by the
WS550.
Ethernet provides rugged stability, and with the WPS button, zero configuration is required
for connections to multiple devices.
Network range allows any device in a home to be connected with a transmission rate of up to
450Mbps.
A powerful firewall is provided with a flexible network configuration and quality of service
(QoS) strategy, enabling different home devices to enjoy high-speed and high-quality
broadband services.
Smart Wi-Fi coverage
When the WS550 is connected to Huawei wireless routers and repeaters that support the smart
Wi-Fi coverage feature, wireless parameters of these devices are automatically synchronized,
which simplifies user configuration. What's more, smart Wi-Fi coverage helps wireless devices
automatically detect and connect to the wireless router or repeater with the best signal
reception.
Easy configuration and management
Access the web management page from your computer, smart phone, or tablet to easily
configure WS550. You can also install the Huawei HiLink app on your smart phone or tablet to
manage your router.
High-Speed Ethernet Connectivity
The WS550 provides WAN ports for Ethernet-enabled devices to access the Internet at high
speeds.
Routing
The WS550 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices.
WLAN
The WS550 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting
802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the WS550 delivers a
wireless transmission rate of up to 450Mbps with its three antennas. In addition, the WS550
supports multiple wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN.
Bandwidth Control
The WS550 supports bandwidth control and allocates bandwidth to different computers within
your home based on Internet access requirements. Your family can then access the Internet, play
online games, and watch videos without interfering with each other.
WDS Wireless Bridging
The wireless distribution system (WDS) function in wireless bridging mode enables you to set up
wireless connections between wireless routers to implement large-scale WLAN coverage.
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Firewall
The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks.
ARP Attack Protection
You can bundle an IP address and MAC address bi-directionally, which effectively protects your
LAN from Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) attacks.
Parental Controls
Parents can control their children's computer usage by placing time limits on usage duration or
forbidding access to certain websites.
Energy-saving
Automatic switch to energy-saving state when no service is detected, Wi-Fi function enabled
and disabled as scheduled.
Ports and Buttons
No.
Item
Description
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LAN1～LAN4
Connects to Ethernet devices, such as computers, set-top boxes
(STBs), and switches.
2
WAN
Connects to an Ethernet device that provides Internet access,
such as a modem or switch.
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WPS/Reset
WPS button: Press the WPS button to start Wi-Fi protected
setup (WPS) negotiation while the WS550 is powered on.
Reset button: Press Reset button (more than 6 seconds) to
restore to its default settings while the WS550 is powered
on.
A reset will result in all custom data and settings being lost. Use
with caution.
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On/Off
Powers the WS550 on or off.
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Power
Connects to a power adapter.
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Indicators
Indicator
Status
Description
Power
Steady on
The WS550 is powered on.
Internet
WLAN
off
The WS550 is powered off.
Steady on
The WS550 WAN port is connected to the
Internet.
Off
The WS550 WAN port is not connected to
any device.
Steady on
The WS550 has WLAN enabled.
The WS550 has WLAN enabled by default, so
the WLAN LED is steady on while the WS550
is powered on.
WPS
LAN
off
WLAN is disabled.
Steady on
The WS550 is connected to a wireless client,
such as a computer with a wireless network
adapter, over the WLAN using the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) function.
Blinking
The WS550 is attempting to connect to a
wireless client over the WLAN using the WPS
function.
Off
WPS is disabled.
Steady on
A LAN port is connected to a computer or
other Ethernet device through a network
cable.
off
No LAN port is connected to a computer or
other Ethernet device.
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2 Hardware Installation
Selecting an Installation Location
Place the WS550 on a well-ventilated even surface without exposure to direct sunlight. For the
best possible performance, take note of the following:
Make sure there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the computer
and WS550.
Ensure that the computer and WS550 are far from electric appliances that generate strong
magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
Connecting the WS550 on an Ethernet Broadband Network
If you have subscribed to the Ethernet Broadband, you can connect the WS550 to an Ethernet
port, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.
Connecting the WS550 on a DSL Broadband Network
If you have subscribed to digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband, you can connect the WS550 to
a telephone port for Internet access, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.
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Installing the WS550 on a Cable Broadband Network
If you have subscribed to the cable broadband network, you can connect the WS550 to an
Ethernet port of a Cable Modem, so that multiple computers could access the Internet.
Connecting a Computer or Other Devices
When the WS550 had been accessed to the network normal, you can add the Laptop computer,
desktop computer, set-top box, pad, smart phone and other devices to the network.
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Powering On
To power on the WS550, press its On/Off button.
After the WS550 is powered on, the WS550 indicator turns on. The following table lists how the
indicators behave when the WS550 is operating correctly. If the indicators do not behave as
expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
Indicator
Expected State
Power
Steady on
Internet
Steady on
WLAN
Steady on
WPS
Steady off
LAN
Steady on (A LAN port is connected to a computer or other
Ethernet device through a network cable.)
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3 Setting Network Parameters
Setting the Computer IP Address
Before logging in to the WS550 web management page, set the IP address of the computer that
will be used for the login.
On Windows 7
1. Click
in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose Open Network and Sharing
Center.
2. Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose
Properties.
3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically. Click OK.
Initial configuration
When using the WS550 for the first time, configure it as follows:
Before configuring the WS550 ensure that the computer used for the configuration is
connected to it and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or assigned with
a static IP address.
1. Open a browser on the computer, enter 192.168.3.1 in the address box, and press Enter.
2. Click Let's Start.
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3. The WS550 automatically checks your Internet connection method (dial-up connection for
example). Follow the onscreen instructions to set the Internet access parameters, and click
Next.
4. Click Next to configure the WS550's Wi-Fi network.
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5. Enter the information required under Name and Password for the Wi-Fi network, and click
Finish.
– If Also used for web login is selected, the Wi-Fi password can be used to log in to the
web configuration page.
– If Also used for web login is not selected, besides Name and Password, Login
password must also be set to log in to the web configuration page.
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Logging In to the Web Management Page
The WS550 provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the WS550
parameters.
Before you log in to the WS550 web management page, ensure that the computer used for the
login is connected to the WS550 and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address
or assigned with a static IP address.
1. Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.3.1. Press Enter.
2. Enter the login password. Click Log in.
Setting Network Access Parameters
If this is your first time logging in to the WS550's web management page, you can quickly set its
network connection parameters. If you need to configure the WS550 after that, use the
configuration wizard on the web management page.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home > Start Wizard. Select your Internet connection mode.
Refer to the following table to configure the network connection.
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Scenario
Connection Type
When you are unsure of the network connection you
subscribed to, you can select this mode that the device will
detect the network connection automatically.
Connect automatically
The account name and password are provided by your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Connect with user
account
No parameter is provided by your ISP. The IP address is
automatically assigned by the ISP.
Connect without user
account
3. Set WLAN parameters.
– If you selected Connect with user account，enter the parameters provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click Next.
– If you selected Connect without user account, click Next.
4. Choose Home tab, click Set Up WLAN, set WLAN parameters, click Save.
If you reset Wi-Fi password, the login password to the web management page will remain
unchanged.
Setting Dial-Up Connection Parameters
When the WS550 works in Bridge mode you need to perform this operation. Otherwise you do
not need to perform this operation.
Before setting dial-up connection parameters, verify that the WS550 is correctly connected to
your computer and you have the dial-up connection account name and password provided by
your Internet service provider (ISP). This section demonstrates how to set up a Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection on Windows.
On Windows 7
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Under Change your networking settings, click Set up a new connection or network.
3. In the Set Up a Connection or Network window, select Connect to the Internet and click
Next.
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4. Click Broadband (PPPoE).
5. In User name and Password, enter the dial-up connection account name and password
provided by your ISP. In Connection name, name the dial-up connection. Select or deselect
Allow other people to use this connection. Then click Connect.
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6. Return to the Network and Sharing Center page. Click Change adapter settings. Rightclick the icon for the dial-up connection you just set up and choose Create Shortcut from
the shortcut menu. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes.
After you successfully set up a PPPoE connection, a dial-up connection icon is displayed on your
computer desktop.
To connect to the Internet, double-click the dial-up connection icon. In the displayed dialog box,
click Connect.
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4 Wireless Connection Setup
Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS
Button
Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS550 and any
WPS-capable device.
Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, the wireless device (laptop, tablet,
or mobile phone) to connect to the WS550 is WPS-capable.
1. Press the WPS button on the wireless device to start WPS negotiation. For details, see the
user guide for the wireless device.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the WS550 for 1 second or more.
The WPS indicator blinks.
When the WPS indicator on the WS550 is steady on, a connection between the WS550 and
wireless device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds.
Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection
The wireless configuration software provided by Windows is used as an example to describe
how to set up a wireless connection.
Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS550.
For the WS550's default Wi-Fi network name, check the nameplate at its bottom. By default,
the WS550's Wi-Fi network is not password protected.
On Windows 7
1. Click
in the lower right corner of your desktop.
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2. From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS550. Click Connect.
3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password and click OK.
4. In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected,
the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS550.
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5 Network Security
Improving WLAN Security
Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly
change your WLAN name and password.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.
4. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page.
5. In SSID, enter a new WLAN name.
6. In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password.
7. Click Save.
After the SSID had been changed, your computer should use the new ones to establish a
wireless connection to the WS550.
Allowing Only Specified Computers to Access Your WLAN
To prevent unauthorized access to your WLAN, you can specify which devices are allowed to
access your WLAN.
1. Connect a computer and the WS550 via wireless.
2. Log in to the web management page.
3. Choose Home Network tab.
4. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Access.
5. Select WLAN Access Rules configuration page.
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6. Select the Only allow specific computers in the WLAN check box.
7. In Managed LAN devices, select the computer name for you wanted.
8. Click Save.
Controlling Computer Internet Access
You can set the period during which the PCs are not allowed to access the Internet.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Internet tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control.
4. Select Time Rules configuration page.
5. Click New time rule.
6.
7.
8.
9.
In Rule name, enter a filtering rule name you specified.
In Internet access allowed, enter a time zone you specified.
In Apply to, select the computer name for you wanted.
Click Save.
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Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites
Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Internet tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Parental Control.
4. Select URL Filter configuration page.
5. Click New URL filter.
6.
7.
8.
9.
In URL to block, enter the Web site address you specify.
Select the Manually specify devices check box.
In Apply to, select the computer name for you wanted.
Click Save.
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Controlling Computer Bandwidth
By configuring bandwidth control policies, you can control the bandwidth of computers
connected to the WS550 in the following ways:
Determine the minimum bandwidth allocated to specific computers to help ensure the
Internet access speed for those computers.
Determine the maximum bandwidth certain computers can occupy so that bandwidth
remains available to other computers.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Internet tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Bandwidth Control.
4. Select Bandwidth Control configuration page.
5. Select Enable bandwidth control.
6. In Egress bandwidth and Ingress bandwidth, enter the desired rates.
7. Click Save.
You can configure different bandwidth control policies for different computers.
The configuration procedure is as follows:
1. Click New.
2. In Traffic classifier name, name the bandwidth control policy you want to add.
3. From the Schedule priority drop-down list box, select a priority level.
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4. In Download min, Download max, Upload min and Upload max, enter the desired rates.
5. From the Traffic management type drop-down list box, select a traffic management type.
– IP QoS classification: In IP address, enter the IP address scope of the computer you want
to control.
– MAC QoS classification: From the MAC address drop-down list box, select the MAC
address of the computer you want to control.
– LAN QoS classification: From the LAN interface drop-down list box, select the LAN port
of the computer you want to control.
– Application QoS classification: From the Application drop-down list box, select the
application type you want to control.
6. Click Save.
Configure the Firewall to Prevent Attacks on the
Internet
The Description of Firewall Level
The preset protective levels of the firewall are as follows:
Level
Description
High
When you set the firewall level of the router to High, only the FTP / DNS /
HTTP packet is allowed to pass through.
Low
When you set the firewall level of the router to Low, the packets from the
LAN to the WAN are allowed to pass through.
Disabled
When you set the firewall level of the router to Disabled, all data packets
are allowed to pass through.
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Configuring the Firewall
The WS550 provides a firewall to help secure its WLAN and any devices connected to it. Set the
firewall level based on site requirements to quickly configure the firewall.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Internet tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Network Security.
4. Select Firewall configuration page.
5. In Firewall level, select the firewall level you specified.
6. Click Save.
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6 WLAN Configuration
Expanding WLAN Coverage
To expand WLAN coverage, use the wireless distribution system (WDS) to set up a wireless
connection between two WS550 devices.
For example, if your house is too large to be fully covered by the WLAN provided by one
WS550(A) device, add another WS550(B) device and set up a wireless connection between these
two devices using the WDS. The WLAN coverage is then expanded.
To set up a WDS connection, ensure that the wireless channels, SSIDs, WLAN password and
security modes of the wireless devices are consistent with the WDS security settings, and that
only one router has its DHCP server enabled. To avoid IP address conflicts, ensure that all
wireless devices interconnected through a WDS have different web login URLs.
1. Find and record the wireless MAC addresses of the two WS550.
a. Log in to the web management page.
b. Choose Home Network tab.
c. In the navigation tree, choose WDS Bridge.
d. Select 2.4 GHz Frequency Band configuration page.
e. Set Enable to Enable.
f. Under WLAN MAC Address, find a character string that is similar to 88:E3:AB:9B:55:28.
This value is the wireless MAC address of the WS550.
2. Set the WLAN parameters of the two WS550.
a. Log in to the web management page.
b. Choose Home Network tab.
c. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.
d. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page. Set the same value for the SSID and WPA
pre-shared key about the two WS550, click Save.
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e. Select Advanced Settings configuration page. Set the same value for the Channel about
the two WS550, and click Save.
Please select the same non-adaptive channel for Channel.
3. Set the web login IP addresses for the WS550 (A) and WS550 (B) to be different but on the
same network segment.
a. Log in to the web management page.
b. Choose Home Network tab.
c. In the navigation tree, choose LAN Interface.
d. Select LAN Interface Settings configuration page.
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e. In IP address, enter the WS550's IP addresses. For example, set the WS550 (A)'s IP
address to 192.168.3.1 and the WS550 (B)'s to 192.168.3.100.
f. Click Save.
4. Configure the DHCP function of the WS550 (A).
Please ensure that the WS550 (B) has its DHCP server disabled.
a. Log in to the web management page.
b. Choose Home Network tab.
c. In the navigation tree, choose LAN Interface.
d. Select DHCP Server configuration page.
e. Set DHCP Server to Enable.
f. Click Save.
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5. Configure the WDS function of the WS550 (B).
Please ensure that the WS550 (A) has its WDS server disabled.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Log in to the web management page.
Choose Home Network tab.
In the navigation tree, choose WDS Bridge.
Select 2.4 GHz Frequency Band configuration page.
Set Enable to Enable.
In Remote bridge MAC address, enter the wireless MAC address of other WS550.
Click Save.
You can also click Scan, then the wireless MAC address in the list of scanned wireless LAN, and
then add it.
Turning On Smart Coverage
Your WS550 supports smart coverage. When you have multiple Huawei devices that support
smart coverage in your home, such as Huawei wireless routers or the wireless range extenders,
you can enable the smart coverage function on all these devices to enable them to synchronize
their wireless settings and form one large wireless network. This means your devices will
automatically connect to the strongest wireless network whether you're in the living room, study,
or bedroom -- the full benefits of a smart connected home.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.
4. Select Smart Coverage configuration page.
5. Select the Enable smart coverage check box.
6. Click Save.
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Enabling and Disabling the WLAN on the WS550
You can use the web-based configuration utility to enable to disable the WLAN function.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.
4. Select Basic Settings configuration page.
5. Select Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz.
– Select Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz to enable the wireless network function.
– Clear Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz to disable the wireless network function.
6. Click Save.
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7 Maintenance Guide
Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the
Web Management Page
The IP address used to log in to the WS550 web management page is the WS550 IP address. For
security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS550 IP address conflicts with that of
another device on the same network), you can change the WS550 IP address.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose LAN Interface.
4. Select LAN Interface Settings configuration page.
5. In IP address, enter a new IP address (Such as: 192.168.6.1).
6. Click Save.
Use the new IP address to log in to the web management page.
Changing the Web Management Page Password
The correct password is required to log in to the web management page. Regular changes to
the web management page password can effectively prevent unauthorized users from logging in
and modifying important parameters.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Maintain tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Account Management.
4. Select Modify Login Password configuration page.
5. In Current password, enter the currently used password.
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6. In New password, enter a new password, in Confirm password, enter the new password
again.
7. Click Save.
After the password is changed, the login page is displayed. Enter your new password to log in.
If you forget the password, you can restore the default settings by pressing and holding the
WPS/Reset button on the rear panel of the WS550 for over 6 seconds. The password used for
logging in to the web management page is then restored to their default values. After the
WS550 is restored to its default settings, all user customized data will be lost. Perform this
operation with caution.
Configuration Backup
WS550's backup configuration function is applicable to the following scenario: When updating
the configuration parameters fails or when you want to quickly restore the router to the familiar
configuration state. It is recommended that you regularly back up WS550's configuration file to
help you quickly restore the desired configuration parameters.
Before modifying WS550's configuration parameters for another time, backup its configuration
file.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Maintain tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Device Management.
4. Select Back Up or Restore Settings configuration page.
5. Click Back Up, in the displayed dialog box, set the name and storage location of the
configuration file. Then click OK.
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Please save the WS550's configuration file and remember its storage location for necessary.
For example, if you need to use the WS550 in different network environments always, you can
configure the relevant parameters in these network environments and back up them carefully.
If you want to change the network environment later, you can import the configuration file
directly to restore the default configuration without any configuration again.
Restoring Default Settings
Using the Configuration Tool
If the WS550 parameter settings were configured incorrectly, log in to the web management
page to reload the default configuration file and restore the WS550 to its default settings.
Perform this operation with caution. After the WS550 is restored, all custom data and settings
will be lost.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Maintain tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Device Management.
4. Select Factory Restore configuration page.
5. Click Restore.
6. In the displayed dialog box, click OK.
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Using the Reset Button
If you forget the login password to the web management page or could not access the web
management page, use the reset button on the WS550 rear panel to restore the WS550 to its
default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS550 is restored, all custom
data and settings will be lost.
To restore the WS550 to its factory settings, power on the WS550 and press and hold the
WPS/Reset button for at least 6 seconds until all the indicators turn off.
The WS550 will restart, which will cause temporary network interruptions.
After the WS550 is restored to its default settings, change the computer IP address so that it is
in the same network segment as the 192.168.3.1 default IP address.
Restoring Configuration by Importing Backup File
If your operations fail after multiple configurations or you want to quickly restore the WS550 to
the familiar configuration state, you can upload the backup configuration file to restore the
configuration.
Please regularly back up WS550's configuration file to your computer. For example, back up
WS550's configuration file before updating its configuration parameters or before restoring it to
the factory default settings.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Maintain tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Device Management.
4. Select Back Up or Restore Settings configuration page.
5. Click Browse.... In the displayed dialog box, select the backup configuration file.
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6. Click Restore Settings.
During importing the configuration file, do not power off the WS550; otherwise, the restoring
of the WS550 to the normal state may fail.
7. Then the WS550 automatically restarts to make the new configuration file useful.
Upgrading Software
The WS550 can be upgraded online using the web management page. Make sure you are
connected to the Internet before the upgrade.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Maintain tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose Device Management.
4. Select Online Update configuration page.
5. Click Check to upgrade the WS550 to the latest version.
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Power Saving Settings
To save power, you can set effective time for your WS550's LED indicators and Wi-Fi function.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Maintain tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose ECO Setting.
4. Select ECO Settings configuration page.
5. Select the Enable ECO LED and Enable ECO WLAN check boxes.
6. Set Time.
7. Click Save.
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8 Huawei HiLink
Huawei HiLink is a management application for your Huawei home router. With Huawei HiLink,
you can easily manage your WS550 from your mobile phone.
Device management: Huawei HiLink enables you to easily manage wireless devices
connected to the WS550's Wi-Fi network.
Parental control: Your children can surf the Internet only within periods specified by you.
For more information, scan the following two-dimension code to download Huawei HiLink.
Upgrade your Huawei HiLink regularly to enrich your experience.
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9 Reference Operations
Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows
On Windows 7
1. Right-click Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu.
2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management
(Local) > Services and Applications > Services.
3. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, right-click WLAN AutoConfig
and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
4. In the displayed dialog box, check that Service status is Started.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box. Then close the Computer Management window.
Checking the Computer MAC Address
The MAC address, also known as the physical address, is a unique identifier assigned to a
network adapter. A MAC address contains six groups of two hexadecimal digits, such as 2C-4138-8D-75-8D. This section demonstrates how to check your computer's MAC address.
On Windows 7
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing
Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status
from the shortcut menu.
2. Click Details.
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3. In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 70-F3-95-0C49-4E. The 70-F3-95-0C-49-4E string is your computer's MAC address.
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10 FAQs
What Can I Do If I Cannot Open the Web
Management Page?
1. Open Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings,
and ensure that all check boxes are deselected.
2. Check that the computer IP address is 192.168.3.*. (* is any integer from 2 to 254.)
3. Check that the cables are securely connected to the WS550.
If the problem persists, restore the WS550 to its default settings.
How Can I Restrict My Computer to Specified
Websites?
On the web management page, enable URL filtering and set up a URL whitelist. Your computer
can then access only the websites specified in the URL whitelist.
I Often Need to Restart the WS550 to Display Web
Pages. What Can I Do?
Verify the following:
1. Cables are securely connected to WS550 ports. Otherwise, network stability may suffer.
2. Your computer and the WS550 are far from electric appliances that generate strong magnetic
or electric fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, and cordless telephones.
If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider.
What Is the Difference Between Wireless MAC
Address Filtering and MAC Address Filtering?
Wireless MAC address filtering: controls whether a computer can connect to the WS550 over
the WLAN.
MAC address filtering: controls whether a computer connected to the WS550 can access the
Internet.
Can I Change the WLAN Password?
Yes. To improve your WLAN security, regularly change your WLAN password.
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11 Appendix
Technical Specifications
Item
Specifications
Power supply
12 V DC, 0.5 A
Power consumption
<6W
Ambient operating
temperature
0ºC to 40ºC
Ambient humidity
5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
32 mm x 210 mm x 135 mm (1.26 in. x 8.27 in. x 5.31 in.),
antenna excluded
Weight
About 260 g
WLAN standard
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (2.4GHz)
Wireless transmission
rate(2.4G)
802.11b
Up to 11 Mbit/s
802.11g
Up to 54 Mbit/s
802.11n (3T3R antenna
technology)
Up to 450 Mbit/s
Default Settings
Parameter
Default Value
LAN port IP address
192.168.3.1
LAN port subnet mask
255.255.255.0
WLAN name
Labeled on the product cover
WLAN password
Unencrypted by default
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12 For More Help
Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and
email address in your country or region.
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