Getting Started
This guide provides essential steps to set up your HUAWEI WiFi Mesh system. It covers initial connections, app installation, and router configuration for both app-based and web-based methods.
Key Features and Components
Familiarize yourself with the device's components:
- NFC detection area
- H button
- Indicator light
- RESET button
- Power port
- Power button: Powers the device on or off.
- WAN port: Connects to your optical or broadband modem.
- LAN port: Connects to wired devices like computers.
Setup Process
Step 1: Install the App
Download and install the HUAWEI smart device management app on your mobile phone or tablet. Ensure you have the latest version of the app.
Step 2: Connect the Cables
Connect the HUAWEI WiFi Mesh router to your modem using a network cable and then connect it to a power supply. The indicator light should turn steady blue when connected to the network.
Step 3: Set up the Router
Method 1: Configure via the App
- Connect your mobile phone to the router's Wi-Fi.
- Open the HUAWEI app and touch 'CONFIGURE'.
- Touch 'GET STARTED'.
- Enter your broadband account and password if required.
- Set a new Wi-Fi name and password.
Method 2: Configure via Web-based Management Page
- Connect your mobile phone to the router's Wi-Fi.
- Open a browser and navigate to the management page (typically 192.168.3.1).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
Step 4: Connect Additional Routers
Place additional HUAWEI WiFi Mesh routers in areas with poor Wi-Fi signal and connect them to power. They are plug-and-play and will automatically connect to the network. For optimal performance, place routers within 10 meters of each other with minimal walls in between.
Indicator Status
- Steady blue: Connected to the Internet.
- Steady red: Not connected to the Internet. Check cable connections and contact your carrier if issues persist.
- Flashing: The router is detecting a pairable device. Press the 'H' button to initiate pairing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Router not connecting to the correct Wi-Fi? Disable the Wi-Fi on your previous modem to avoid interference.
- Router not recognized by the app? Ensure the app is updated, your phone is connected to the correct Wi-Fi, and the router is powered on and within range.
- Internet cable not detected? Verify the Ethernet cable connection to the modem.
For further assistance, refer to the full HUAWEI WiFi Mesh documentation or visit the HUAWEI support website.