Huawei DG8245V - Connecting Cables; DSL and Ethernet Connections; Powering the Device On; Configuring Network Access

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5 Connecting Cables
The DSL home gateway supports two upstream connection modes: DSL and Ethernet. Choose a
suitable access based on requirements.
Connect your devices in the sequence indicated in the following figure.
1 Network port on the wall
2 Telephone jack on the wall
3 Laptop computer
4 Power adapter
5 Telephone
6 STB
7 USB device
8 Splitter
9 Desktop computer
a Line port
b Telephone port
c Modem port
6 Powering the DSL Home Gateway on
To turn the DSL home gateway on, press the On/Off button.
After the DSL home gateway is powered on, the Power indicator turns on. If the indicator does not
turn on as expected, ensure that everything is plugged in correctly.
7 Configuring Network Access Parameters
1. Set the IP address of the PC in the same subnet as the web address (printed on the nameplate of
the DSL home gateway).
2. Open a browser. In the address bar, enter the web address (printed on the nameplate of the DSL
home gateway). Press Enter.
3. Enter the login user name and password (printed on the nameplate of the DSL home gateway).
Click Log In.
 Only DSL upstream transmission or Ethernet upstream transmission can be used at a time.
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When configuring the DSL home gateway for the first time, use an Ethernet cable to
connect the DSL home gateway to a computer.
 To protect against unauthorized access, change the password after the first login.
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The system will be locked if you enter incorrect user name or password three consecutive
times. After one minute, it will be unlocked.
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If you do not perform any operations after logging in to the system for five minutes, you will
exit the system and the system automatically returns to the login page.