Huawei EchoLife HG556a Manual

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Connect Windows 7 to a Vodafone HG556a wireless network

This guide describes how to set up a wireless connection between a Windows 7 computer and a

Vodafone HG556a wireless network. Before you begin this tutorial ensure that your computer's

wireless network adapter is enabled. The procedure of enabling the wireless adapter is different

for each model of laptop so consult the manual for your computer if you are unsure.

1. Ensure your Vodafone HG556a modem is powered on. The Power, DSL and Wireless lights should all be

lit red.

2. Click the network icon in the notification area of your taskbar.

3. Select your Vodafone wireless network then click Connect.

Ticking the "Connect automatically" box will ensure that the next time you start your computer within

range of the modem it will connect to this wireless network without requesting any manual intervention.

Your own network can be identified as the SSID printed on the

label on the back of your modem.

In the example shown to the left, the SSID is Vodafone_BF83 so

this is also the Network Name.

If no Vodafone wireless network appears in the list, check that

your modem is correctly installed and switched on. Both the Power

and Wireless lights should be lit red.

Your computer might also be out of range. Move closer or re-

position your Vodafone modem to reduce the distance. Then click

the refresh button in the top right corner of the pop up

window.

4. The "Type the network security key" dialog box will appear.

Type the WPA Key for your Vodafone modem in to the Security key box and then click OK.

Your WPA Key can be found on the label on the back of your modem.

5. If you typed an incorrect password, Windows 7 will request

you to type it again and again until it matches the password of

the Vodafone network you are connecting to. When the

connection is successful, the wireless icon from your taskbar

changes as shown below.

- Not connected - Connected

6. Once the connection is made, place your cursor over the

wireless network name to verify the Name, Signal Strength,

Security Type etc. of the connection.

If the connection is weak or slow, go to

Improve Wireless Signal Range

7. That completes this tutorial, if the DSL light on your

Vodafone modem is constantly lit red (i.e. not flashing) then

you should now be able to browse websites wirelessly. Open

your Internet browser and try a few of your favourite sites.

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What can I do to improve the wireless range between my Vodafone modem and my

computers?

Wireless modem/routers use a frequency spectrum that is shared with many other wireless

electronic devices such as other wireless networks, video senders or microwave ovens. Although

the modems are designed to cope with a certain level of interference, in some environments it

can be difficult to achieve optimal performance.

There are several measures you can take to minimise interference and improve the range

between your wireless modem and computers.

1. Most wireless problems are due to interference from other network or appliances. You can change the

wireless channel used by your modem to try and avoid those interferences. Start by trying channels 1,

6 or 11, then try all channels in between if necessary. Wait for 60 seconds each time after changing

the channel to verify if the signal has improved. As all environments are different, there is no easy

method for doing this other than trial and error.

2. Position the antenna vertically on your wireless adapter (ignore this step if you use a laptop with a

built-in wireless network adapter).

3. Locate the modem in a central place in the house (where telephone socket allows).

4. Locate the wireless modem over or on your desk/table, not under it.

5. If the wireless modem is on the ground floor and range is a problem upstairs, try positioning it on a

shelf.

6. Where available on the wireless adapter, use cables or antenna extension provided to locate wireless

adapter away from your computer and other sources of interference. Ignore this step if you use a

laptop with a built-in wireless network adapter.

7. Move all wireless devices away from potential sources of interference such as microwave ovens, metal

sheets, cordless phones, cordless keyboards and mice, video senders, etc. Switch them off or move

them away to identify which one interferes. Some devices such as video senders offer the possibility to

change their channel of operation so if possible try configuring an alternative channel on the other

devices too.

8. Interference might be intermittent (for example, if a video sender is only used in the evening, or when

a microwave oven is being used). Therefore you might need to check for electrical devices that are only

used at certain times.

9. Some laptops with a built-in wireless adapter will provide lower wireless performance than an external

wireless adapter such as a USB dongle. Consider upgrading to a USB wireless adapter or borrowing one

for testing where possible.

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