Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to HUAWEI BC510 Wireless Gateway. HUAWEI BC510 Wireless Gateway User Guide Copyright © 2007 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Safety Precautions Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see Chapter 15 "Warnings and Precautions." Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interference or danger. Do not use your device while driving. Follow the rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your device near medical apparatus. Switch off your device in an aircraft. The device may cause interference to control signals of the aircraft. Switch off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The device may affect the performance of these devices. Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories. Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the device. Do not place your device or its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic field. Do not place magnetic storage media near your device. Radiation from the device may erase the information stored on them. Do not put your device in a high-temperature place or use it in a place with flammable gas such as a gas station. Keep your device and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to use your device without guidance. Use approved batteries and chargers only to avoid explosion. Observe the laws or regulations on device use. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using your device. Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your Gateway..............................................................................................1 Indicator............................................................................................................................1 Interfaces and Button.......................................................................................................2 2 Using the Gateway Configuration Page.................................................................................3 Logging in to the Management Page..............................................................................3 Describing the Management Page...................................................................................4 Using the Quick Setup Wizard........................................................................................5 Connecting to the Internet...............................................................................................5 Validating the PIN Code (Optional)................................................................................6 Viewing the Gateway Configuration Information..........................................................6 3 Quickly Configuring the Gateway..........................................................................................7 Configuring PPP Profile Settings....................................................................................7 Selecting the PPP Connection Mode...............................................................................7 Configuring the WLAN Setting......................................................................................7 Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode.....................................................................8 Validating Quick Setup....................................................................................................9 4 Configuring Your Computer..................................................................................................10 Wireless Configuration..................................................................................................10 Configuring the PC Network.........................................................................................11 5 Describing Advanced Settings..............................................................................................14 6 Managing the System.............................................................................................................16 Modifying the Password................................................................................................16 Upgrading the Gateway.................................................................................................16 Restoring Factory Defaults............................................................................................17 Restarting the Device.....................................................................................................17 Viewing the Version Information..................................................................................17 7 Configuring UIM Card Settings (Optional).........................................................................18 Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code.............................................................................18 Unlocking the PIN Code................................................................................................18 Modifying the PIN Code................................................................................................19 i 8 Configuring Network Settings..............................................................................................20 9 Configuring Dial-up Settings................................................................................................21 Configuring PPP Settings..............................................................................................21 Managing the Profile......................................................................................................22 10 Assigning IP Addresses........................................................................................................23 11 Configuring the WLAN.......................................................................................................24 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN.................................................................................24 Configuring WLAN Settings.........................................................................................24 Advanced WLAN Settings............................................................................................25 Configuring the MAC Filter..........................................................................................27 12 Typical Networking Example..............................................................................................28 13 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................29 14 Warnings and Precautions....................................................................................................33 15 Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................36 ii 1 Getting to Know Your Gateway Indicator The following table introduces the indicators of your gateway. Indicator POWER If it is steady on, the gateway is switched on. If it is blinking, the device is self-testing. EVDO If it is on, the PPP connection has been created. If it is blinking, data is transmitting. WLAN If it is steady on, the WLAN is available. If it is blinking, data is transmitting. Ethernet(1,2,3,4) If it is steady on, the connection is successful. If it is blinking, data is transmitting. Signal strength Ÿ 5 network signal indicators. Ÿ The more the indicators that is on, the better the signal strength.. 1 Interfaces and Button Ÿ Power Switch: Push it left to power on the gateway and right to power off the gateway. Ÿ Reset: Press and hold it to restore the factory defaults. Ÿ Power Hole: Insert the power adapter. Ÿ Ethernet interface: Insert an Ethernet cable connected to the PC or other network equipments. 2 2 Using the Gateway Configuration Page Logging in to the Management Page 1. Start the IE browser, and then enter the address http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 2. Select User Type, enter Password, and then click . Ÿ Admin: Has the rights to view and modify the configurations. The default password is admin; Ÿ User: Has the right to view only the basic information. The default password is user. & Note: To avoid the configuration conflict, only one user can log in to the gateway management page at a time. 3 Describing the Management Page Ÿ Operation Navigation Area: Shows the main functions of the management console. Ÿ User Operation Area: Shows configuration information, data information, help information, and function operation area of the gateway. The user operation window varies with different function operations. Ÿ Status Display Area: Shows the network mode, PPP dial-up status, network signal strength, and UIM card status in real-time. Operation Functions The following table shows the main