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General| DSL WAN | No |
|---|---|
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 1201 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 300 Mbit/s |
| Antennas quantity | 4 |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Output current | 1 A |
| Power source type | AC, DC |
| Power consumption (typical) | 12 W |
| Security algorithms | SSID, WPA3 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 % |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
| Product color | White |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 3 |
| Mobile network generation | - |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 163.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 257.6 mm |
| Height | 29 mm |
| Weight | 216 g |
Connect the router's WAN port to the old router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
Connect your phone or computer to the default Wi-Fi network of the HUAWEI router.
Set Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password, and login password through the web-based management page.
Connect the router's WAN port to the old router's LAN port and power on the router.
Connect your device to the router's Wi-Fi or via Ethernet cable to access its management page.
Access the Connect to Internet page and select Bridge (AP) in Internet access mode.
Details on maximum wired devices connectable via auto-adaptive ports.
Maximum devices connectable via 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Download and install the HUAWEI AI Life App on your phone.
Connect router to Internet source and power, then connect phone to router's Wi-Fi.
Open AI Life App, click CONFIGURE, and follow the wizard for setup.
Connect router to Internet source, connect computer to router's Wi-Fi/LAN.
Open browser, enter default IP, log in, and follow the setup wizard.
Connect LAN port of uplink router to WAN port of secondary router for Mesh+ networking.
Connect PC to router's LAN port or Wi-Fi, access management page, set to Bridge (AP) mode.
Connect the power supply of the HUAWEI router; do not connect an Ethernet cable to WAN port.
Connect phone or computer to the default Wi-Fi network of the HUAWEI router.
Access router's management page and select Extend a Wi-Fi network (relay).
Navigate to Settings > WLAN on your phone to view network frequency.
Open AI Life App, go to Router screen, select Connected devices.
Log in to the web management page and go to Manage Device.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi.
Access My Wi-Fi, click Prioritize 5 GHz/Tri-band auto-switch, and Save.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi, use the Wi-Fi switch.
Access My Wi-Fi, use the Wi-Fi switch to enable or disable the router's Wi-Fi.
Once the router restarts, Wi-Fi will be enabled automatically.
Access My Wi-Fi and toggle the Wi-Fi switch to enable the router's Wi-Fi.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi to change name/password.
Access My Wi-Fi, set new Wi-Fi name and password in respective fields, and Save.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Signal strength, set to Max.
Access My Wi-Fi, select Max for Signal strength, and click Save.
Select WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid for enhanced security and broad compatibility.
Access My Wi-Fi, set Security to WPA/WPA2 PSK hybrid, and click Save.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi off schedule.
Go to More Functions > Wi-Fi Settings > Wi-Fi Timer, set Off Periods, and click OK.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Guest Wi-Fi to enable and configure guest network.
Go to More Functions > Wi-Fi Settings > Guest Wi-Fi to enable and configure.
Reconnect smart home device to new router's Wi-Fi after replacement.
For HarmonyOS Mesh+ routers, devices reconnect automatically after AI Life App changes.
Go to More Functions > Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced Wi-Fi Settings.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi, select Hide network.
Go to Advanced Wi-Fi Settings, disable Invisible Wi-Fi for 2.4/5 GHz bands.
Enable Auto-update to automatically download and install new firmware.
Check for updates via More Functions > Manage Updates and click Update Now.
Open AI Life App, go to Router screen, Show more > Updates.
Press and hold the RESET button for over 8 seconds until indicators turn off.
Go to Router screen, Show more > HiLink > Factory reset.
Go to More Functions > System Settings > Backup & Restore > Factory Reset.
Disable "Retain network settings after factory reset" in the app.
Go to More Functions > System Settings > Backup & Restore and disable "Retain key settings".
Go to More Functions > System Settings > Backup & Restore, click Export Configuration.
Unplug and reconnect the power cable to restart the router.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Router setting > Restart router.
Access the web management page and click the restart button.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi quality, touch REMOVE INTERFERENCE.
Go to More Functions > Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced Wi-Fi Settings, set desired channel.
The router automatically switches to a better channel after it is restarted.
Connect phone to router's Wi-Fi, open AI Life App and log in with HUAWEI ID.
Touch router on Home screen, then touch Smart diagnosis or house layout plan.
Edit house layout by selecting templates or custom mode for accurate signal measurement.
Measure signal coverage, drag location icon, touch GET SIGNAL, then GENERATE HEAT MAP.
Use troubleshooting by specifying fault type or checkup for network status.
Connect computer to router's Wi-Fi/LAN, open browser, enter default IP address.
Enter the login password for your router in the login window and select Log In.
Check macOS System Preferences > Dock > System Preferences > Network.
Click TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP from Configure IPv4 dropdown list.
Open Safari, enter the default IP address to access the router's web management page.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi.
Go to More Functions > System Settings > Change Login Password, enter passwords, and Save.
Go to Router screen, Show more > HiLink > Indicator, then turn off the indicator.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Router settings > Router indicator light, turn off button.
Go to Router screen, Show more > Network settings > Internet connection type.
Access Connect to Internet page, select mode from dropdown, and click Save.
Connect computer to secondary router's LAN port, set computer IP to 192.168.4.*, access 192.168.4.1.
Log in to main router's page, click Manage Device to view secondary router's WAN IP.
Connect computer to secondary LAN port, set IP to 192.168.4.*, access 192.168.4.1.
Set computer IP to 192.168.3.*, access secondary router at 192.168.3.1.
Connect secondary routers via network cables to the main router.
Connect secondary routers wirelessly to the main router using HarmonyOS Mesh+.
Go to More Functions > Network Settings > Link+ Settings, toggle Link+ off, and Save.
Open AI Life App, go to Router screen, touch Connected devices.
Log in to web management page, click Manage Device to view connected devices list.
Go to More Functions > Network Settings > LAN, enter new IP address, and Save.
Access Connect to Internet page, select Manually enter MAC address, click Save.
Go to More Functions > Network Settings > LAN, click '+' to add association.
Go to More Functions > Network Settings > LAN, disable DHCP server, and Save.
Go to More Functions > System Settings > Network port settings > WAN port, select Fixed.
On mobile browser, click the icon in upper right corner and select Desktop.
Log in to web management page, click Manage Device to view connected device MAC addresses.
Search "IP" online and compare with router info (More Functions > About Router).
Go to More Functions > Network Settings > IPTV Setup, toggle IPTV network on.
Go to Router screen, Connected devices, select device, touch edit icon, enter new name.
Access Manage Device page, touch edit icon next to device, enter new name.
Go to Router screen, Connected devices, select device, enable Speed limit.
Access Manage Device, select device, toggle Limit Rate, set speed values.
Go to Router screen, touch the four-dot icon, click Device information.
Go to More Functions > About Router to view device information.
Go to Router screen, Parental control, click Add new device.
Go to More Functions > Security Settings > Parental Control, set limits and website filtering.
Go to Router screen, then go to Firewall to manage network protection.
Go to More Functions > Security Settings > Firewall, toggle Firewall on or off.
Go to Router screen, check connected devices list for unauthorized users.
Click Manage Device, check device list for number, names, and MAC addresses.
Set a complex password with lowercase, uppercase, numbers, and special characters.
Hiding Wi-Fi name increases security; manual entry required for connection.
Block or trustlist devices via HUAWEI AI Life App to control access.
Go to Router screen, Connected devices, select device, toggle Allow button.
Go to More Functions > Wi-Fi Settings > Wi-Fi Access Control, set mode and add devices.
Go to Router screen, Connected devices, select device, click Allow button to block.
Click Manage Device, select device, toggle off Internet Access to block.
Go to More Functions > Security Settings > NAT Services, click '+' for Port Forwarding.
Go to More Functions > Security Settings > NAT Services, click '+' for Port Trigger.
Go to More Functions > Network Settings > UPnP, toggle UPnP on.
Configure first router, place second nearby, press H button, wait for green indicator.
Connect main router's LAN port to secondary router's WAN port using Ethernet cable.
Go to More features > Wi-Fi management > Backup Wi-Fi 5.
Go to My Wi-Fi > Backup Wi-Fi 5.
Understand meanings of steady red, steady green, and flashing red indicators.
Interpret flashing red slowly, flashing red quickly, and flashing green quickly indicators.
Connect power adapter to power port; WAN/LAN ports connect to Internet or network devices.
Use for factory reset (hold 8+ secs) or WPS connection (touch).
Connect one end of Ethernet cable to router's WAN/LAN port, other to modem.
Connect one end of Ethernet cable to router's WAN/LAN port, other to computer.
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