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  • Page 1: User Guide

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router V100R001 User Guide 202557_02 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, Longgang...
  • Page 3 Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase. Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Overview ............1-1 1.1 Supported Features ..............1-1 1.2 Ports and Buttons ..............1-2 1.3 Indicators ................1-4 2 Hardware Installation ..........2-1 2.1 Application Modes ..............2-1 2.1.1 WiFi Router Mode ............2-1 2.1.2 WiFi Repeater Mode ............2-1 2.1.3 WiFi Client Mode ............
  • Page 6 5.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection ....5-4 5.2.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button ....................5-8 5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable ....................5-9 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode ........6-1 6.1 Setting Internet Access Parameters .........

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    The WS323 300Mbps Mini Wireless Router (WS323 for short) is a high-speed wireless device designed for homes and business travelers. The WS323 can serve as a router that provides a WiFi access point, a repeater used with a wireless router to expand the wireless signal coverage, or a wireless network adapter.

  • Page 8: Ports And Buttons

    Switch between WiFi router, WiFi repeater, and WiFi client modes on the web management page 1.2 Ports and Buttons Table 1-1 Lists the WS323's ports, indicators, and buttons, as well as their functions. Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference.
  • Page 9 Quickly sets up a wireless connection or changes WS323's working mode. Reset button After the WS323 is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 6s or more to restore the WS323 to its factory settings. Restoring the WS323 to its factory settings will erase your user-defined data.

  • Page 10: Indicators

    WPS is a computing standard that attempts to automate secure wireless network setup and connection. The WPS function lets you securely add wireless clients to a WLAN without entering the user name and password. 1.3 Indicators Table 1-3 Lists the WS323 indicators and their meanings.

  • Page 11: Indicators Table

    The WS323 is connected to a network. The lightened indicator bars indicate the network signal strength. Three bars mean the network signals are strong, while one bar means the network signals are weak. The WS323 signal strength indicator only works in WiFi repeater and WiFi client modes.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Internet, providing Internet access for wireless clients, such as phones and computers. This mode is used to expand the uplink access point's signal coverage. To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device.

  • Page 14: Wifi Client Mode

    To quickly connect the WS323 to the Internet, all you have to do is pressing the WPS buttons on the WS323 and access point device. Best used in: devices that require wireless Internet connections. For example, network multimedia players and Internet TV.

  • Page 15: Setting The Computer Ip Address

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Computer IP Address Before you set the computer's IP address, ensure that your computer is installed with a wireless network adapter. On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 16 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 2 Hardware Installation User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK.
  • Page 17 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Step 2 Choose Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Properties.
  • Page 18 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 2 Hardware Installation User Guide Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK.
  • Page 19 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation...

  • Page 21: Wireless Connection Setup

    For details, see the network adapter’s user guide. Before setting up a wireless connection, record the WLAN name and password of the WS323. The default WLAN name and password are printed on the WS323 cover label. On Windows 7 Choose Start >...
  • Page 22 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Wireless Connection Setup User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect. Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK.
  • Page 23 3 Wireless Connection Setup Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323. On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections >...
  • Page 24 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 3 Wireless Connection Setup User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the wireless device you want to connect. Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click...

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Using The Wps Button

    WPS Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS323 and any WPS-capable device. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS323 is WPA2-PSK or ...
  • Page 26 The WPS button indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is steady on, a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds. Then the WPS indicator turns off.

  • Page 27: Configuring Wifi Router Mode

    4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Configuring WiFi Router Mode The WS323 can work as a wireless router, providing a WiFi access point for homes and business travelers. To change the WS323 into WiFi Router mode, press and hold the WS323's WPS button until the longest signal strength indicator blinks.
  • Page 28 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide Switching between working modes will restart the WS323. The login page will be displayed and you need to enter your user name and password. Step 3 Click Next.

  • Page 29: Connection Type

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 4 Choose the network connection type. Choose the connection type based on the application scenario. Table 4-1 describes the connection types. Table 4-1 Configuring the Internet access parameters...
  • Page 30 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide Application Scenario Connection Type No parameters are provided by your service provider. The IP DHCP address is automatically assigned by the service provider. Step 5 Configure the network connection parameters, and click Next.

  • Page 31: Wireless Connection Setup

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode The configuration succeeded. 4.2 Wireless Connection Setup 4.2.1 Manually Setting Up a Wireless Connection On Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >...
  • Page 32 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS323. Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK.
  • Page 33 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323. On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections >...
  • Page 34 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 4 Configuring WiFi Router Mode User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, select the WLAN provided by the WS323. Click Connect. Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click...

  • Page 35: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Using The Wps Button

    Button Push the WPS button once to quickly set up a wireless connection between the WS323 and any WPS-capable device. Before you set up a wireless connection using the WPS button, verify the following: The wireless network security mode of the WS323 is WPA2-PSK or ...
  • Page 36 The WPS button indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is steady on, a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds. Then the WPS indicator turns off.

  • Page 37: Configuring Wifi Repeater Mode

    User Guide Mode Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode The WS323 can work as a repeater together with a wireless router to expand the WLAN coverage. To change the WS323 into WiFi Repeater mode, press and hold the WS323's WPS button until the shortest signal strength indicator blinks. Then the WS323 will restart and change into WiFi Repeater mode.
  • Page 38 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode User Guide Step 3 Click Next.
  • Page 39 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater User Guide Mode Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network. Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters. The configuration succeeded.

  • Page 40: Wireless Connection Setup

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode User Guide After the configuration, the WS323's SSID and password will be synchronized to those of the connected network. Enter the SSID and password of the WLAN when connecting the WS323 to other devices.
  • Page 41 Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click OK. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323.
  • Page 42 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode User Guide The default SSID and key are printed on the router's rear label. To protect your WLAN from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly. On Windows XP Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections >...
  • Page 43 Mode Step 3 In the displayed dialog box, enter the WLAN password, and click Connect. Step 4 In the wireless network list, check the WLAN connection status. If the status is Connected, the computer is wirelessly connected to the WS323.
  • Page 44 The WPS indicator blinks. When the WPS indicator on the WS323 is steady on, a connection between the WS323 and wireless device is set up. The WPS indicator is on for 300 seconds. Then the WPS indicator turns off.

  • Page 45: Setting Up A Wireless Connection Using A Network Cable

    5.2.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Using a Network Cable Step 1 Use a network cable to connect the WS323 to your computer. Step 2 Set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address."...
  • Page 46 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 5 Configuring WiFi Repeater Mode User Guide On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK. 5-10...

  • Page 47: Configuring Wifi Client Mode

    Then the WS323 will restart and change into WiFi Client mode. To set up a wireless connection, press and hold the WS323's WPS button more than 1 second and less than 3 seconds, and press the access point device's WPS button within 2 minutes.
  • Page 48 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode User Guide Step 3 Click Next.
  • Page 49 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode Step 4 Click SCAN to scan the network. Step 5 Choose the network SSID and configure the network connection parameters.

  • Page 50: Setting Up A Connection With A Computer

    The configuration succeeded. 6.2 Setting Up a Connection with a Computer Step 1 Use a network cable to connect the WS323 to your computer. Step 2 Set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address. For details, see section 2.3 "Setting the Computer IP Address."...
  • Page 51 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 6 Configuring WiFi Client Mode On Windows XP Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically. Click OK.

  • Page 53: Network Security

    7 Network Security Network Security Hiding the WLAN Name This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 54: 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. This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 55: Using High Secure Encryption

    Click Submit. 7.3 Using High Secure Encryption This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only. Step 1 Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 56: Allowing Only Specified Pcs To Be Connected To A Wlan

    MAC addresses can be used to access your WLAN, only those devices with the specified MAC addresses can connect to your WLAN. This function is available in WiFi router and WiFi repeater modes. In WiFi repeater mode, this function applies to the WS323 maintenance SSID only. Step 1...
  • Page 57 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Network Security For details, see chapter 9.2 “Checking the Computer MAC Addres ”. Step 2 Log in to the web management page. Step 3 Click Advance Settings. Step 4 Choose Basic > WIFI Router in WiFi router mode and choose Basic >...

  • Page 58: Controlling Computer Internet Access

    User Guide 7.5 Controlling Computer Internet Access Your WS323 provides MAC address filtering. With this function, you can confine Internet access to specific computers or deprive specific computers of Internet access. While using this function, you can also set limits on the duration of Internet usage.
  • Page 59 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Network Security Source MAC address: 00:11:09:11:04:DD  Time control: Enable  Start time: 00:00  End time: 18:59  Effective day: Select from Monday to Sunday.  Status: Disable  Step 12 Click Submit.

  • Page 60: Configuring The Firewall

    7.6 Configuring the Firewall Step 1 The WS323 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. Log in to the web management page.

  • Page 61: Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Network Security Step 6 Click DoS Attack. Step 7 Under DoS Attack, select the ICPMP flooding, SYN flooding and ARP attack. Step 8 Click Submit. 7.7 Filtering Out Inappropriate Websites Use URL filtering to prevent certain websites from being accessed. For example, if www.***.com is not suitable for browsing, use URL filtering to create a blacklist...

  • Page 62: Changing Wlan Repeater Mode Settings

    WS323. This function is available in WiFi repeater mode. For example, your WS323 is working in WiFi repeater mode and is connected to an uplink access point, computer 1, and computer 2. The uplink access point uses MAC filtering to block computer 1's signals while keeps computer 2's signals.
  • Page 63 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 7 Network Security Step 2 Click Advance Settings. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WIFI Repeater. Step 3 Step 4 Click AP List. Step 5 From the WLAN Repeater Mode drop-down list, select Multi-STA.

  • Page 65: Maintenance Guide

    8.2 Changing the IP Address Used to Log In to the Web management page The IP address used to log in to the WS323 web management page is the WS323 IP address. For security or other purposes (for instance, if the default WS323 IP address...

  • Page 66: Restoring Default Settings

    8.3 Restoring Default Settings Using the Configuration Tool If the WS323 parameter settings were configured incorrectly, log in to the web management page to reload the default configuration file and restore the WS323 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS323 is restored...

  • Page 67: 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 WS323 rear panel to restore the WS323 to its default settings. Perform this operation with caution. After the WS323 is restored to its default settings, all custom data and settings will be lost, and the password will be restored to admin.
  • Page 68 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 8 Maintenance Guide User Guide After the WS323 is restored to its default settings, change the computer IP address so that it is in the same network segment as the 192.168.33.1 default IP address.

  • Page 69: Reference Operations

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 9 Reference Operations Reference Operations 9.1 Enabling Wireless Configuration on Windows On Windows XP Step 1 Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the shortcut menu. Step 2 In the left pane of the Computer Management window, choose Computer Management (Local) >...

  • Page 70: Checking The Computer Mac Address

    WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 9 Reference Operations User Guide Step 4 In the displayed dialog box, check that Service status is Started. Click OK to close the dialog box. Then close the Computer Step 5 Management window. 9.2 Checking the Computer MAC Addres The MAC address, also known as the physical address, is a unique identifier assigned to a network adapter.
  • Page 71 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 9 Reference Operations Step 3 In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 70-F3–95–0C-49–4E. The 70-F3–95–0C-49–4E string is your computer's MAC address.
  • Page 72 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router 9 Reference Operations User Guide On Windows XP Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Status from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 73 WS323 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 9 Reference Operations Step 2 Click the Support tab. Under Connection status, click Details. Step 3 In Network Connection Details, find the line similar to Physical Address 78–AC–C0–B0–DF-A1. The 78–AC–C0–B0–DF-A1 string is your computer's MAC address.

  • Page 75: Faqs

    It is recommended that you use the WS323 in a network where the signal strength is strong or good.
  • Page 76 Step 3 The WS323 is is in an open area, and there are no obstacles, such as concrete or wooden walls, between the WS323 and computer. Step 4 The WS323 is close to the computer.

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