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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.