Setting up a Huawei router: entering settings, changing the administrator password

Login via IP 192.168.3.1 or MEDIAROUTER.HOME web address is used by default to log into the Huawei WiFi router. This web interface address is also used to open a personal account on many Huawei 3G/4G modems connected via USB. To configure from a computer or smartphone (Android, iPhone), you need to connect it and enter https://192.168.3.1 or https://mediarouter.home into the address bar of your browser on Windows or MacOS. The “admin-admin” pair is used as the login and password to enter the personal account of the Huawei router. It would seem that everything is clear, but many users have difficulties. These instructions are suitable for logging into the control panel of most models of USB modems, mobile 3G-4G or stationary WiFi routers Huawei - B315S, WS319, WA322, WS323, WS329, WS330, WS325, WS880, WS355, HG232F and others.

Establishing a connection with the router

The first step is to establish a physical connection with the router. In the case of wireless devices, this can be done in two ways - by connecting to its Wi-Fi network or via a network cable. Routers that do not support Wi-Fi are configured via a wired connection only.

To access the router settings via a wireless network, you will need a password for the Wi-Fi network (if you are setting up the router for the first time, most likely the Wi-Fi network will be open, that is, not protected by a password). If there are no problems with this, you can move on to the next part of the article. If there is no password, there are two ways out of the situation:

1. Connect to the router using a network cable and a computer. To do this, you must have access to the equipment, i.e. it should not be located indoors. The cable should be connected to one of the LAN ports (not to be confused with WAN) of the router.
2. Reset the router settings. In this case, not only the password will be reset, but also all settings of the network device. After this, the router will have to be reconfigured again so that it can provide Internet access.

Registration of a personal account

As such, there is no registration procedure in a personal account for subscribers. The subscriber does not need to indicate personal data in a special form, etc.

All actions related to logging in/registering in your personal account must be performed only at https://lk.megafon.ru/login/ .

The subscriber has the opportunity, in principle, not to register and log in to his personal account:

• If you want to get a stable password to log into your account, just enter the command *105*00# , which you need to enter in your phone. Then you will receive a password - be sure to write down this password, it is not temporary;
• If you are not interested in receiving a permanent password, select "Login via SMS", enter the number and receive a code. It's disposable. Each time you log into your account, you will need to request the code again.

Both “Login by password” and “Login by SMS” do not raise additional questions for users. Because in the case of Megafon’s personal account, registration equals authorization.

Preparing the operating system on the PC for setup

In order for the network to work as expected, you need to install automatic updating and obtaining IP addresses and DNS. To do this you should:

1. Go to the “Control Panel” and find the “Network and Sharing Center” section there. The same can be done in the Start menu by entering the appropriate line;
2. In the window, select the “Change adapter settings” link on the left;
3. A list of all networks will be displayed, among which you need to select the active one and right-click on it, selecting “Properties”;
4. In the list, select IPv4 - Internet Protocol version 4 and click on it;
5. There will be several settings in the window: you need to check the boxes next to “Obtain an IP address and DNS automatically.”

Important! After this, you need to click the “Accept” - “Ok” button and restart the computer. This will set the settings to the desired parameters, and the router will receive data automatically.

How to set up, view or change the password on a Huawei modem

• To do this, you need to log into the Huawei modem by opening the settings window in the browser and clicking on the “Settings” tab.

A menu will appear on the left where you should select “Basic Wi-Fi settings.”

• In the window that opens, we will see the line “WPA-PSK Key” with a hidden password. To see it, you need to check the box below.
• In the same window you can connect or disconnect Wi-Fi. If it is disabled, the configured gadget will stop distributing the Internet, but will work like a 4G router.

Follow the instructions to change your password

Logging into the router settings web interface

A web interface is a small program that provides user interaction with a communication device. This program is essentially a website stored in the router’s memory. As with any website, to log into the router’s web interface you need to know its network address. When setting up a router for the first time, the manufacturer sets standard network parameters for its entire line of products. The default network address of the web interface in the case of Huawei routers is “192.168.100.1”.

It is possible that new models (released after the publication of this article) of Huawei routers have a different network address. In any case, the manufacturer provides it in the documentation for its equipment or even puts the relevant information directly on the device case (usually on the back of the case).

To enter the settings, simply enter this IP address into the search bar of any browser and click on the go button. If the address has not previously been changed by the user independently, the initial page of the web interface will open, and you can proceed to the next part of the article. If the browser gives an error, the default IP address may have been changed or there are other problems, many of which can be easily fixed.

How to access 192.168.8.1?

Connect your Huawei modem via cable or Wi-Fi. Open any browser. It is advisable to use a browser that you do not use every day. There are usually no add-ons that can prevent us from opening the modem settings page. Type the address in your browser's address bar and go to it.

Please note that on some modems/mobile routers the factory address may be 192.168.1.1

The modem settings page should load. If this does not happen, you can reset your Huawei modem.

The main page displays information about your Internet connection, 3G/4G network signal strength, and access to other modem settings and functions.

Depending on the device (modem without/with Wi-Fi), model, mobile operator (Beeline, MTS, Megafon, etc.), your personal account (settings page) may differ slightly. Some menu items and settings may be missing.

If you have a Huawei modem without Wi-Fi, then you can easily go to any section: Statistics, SMS, USSD, Settings, etc. But if you have a modem with the ability to distribute Wi-Fi, then without entering your login and password, only the main page will be displayed. And if you try to go into the settings, or into another section, the “Login” window will appear asking for a username and password. Typically, the factory username and password on Huawei Wi-Fi modems are admin and admin .

Error when logging into the web interface

If the router's IP address has been previously changed, it is easy to determine. To do this you need (using Windows 10 as an example):

• Click on the icon with the image of a computer monitor in the tray (near the clock/date in the lower right part of the screen).
• In the window that appears, select “Network and Internet settings.”
• A new window will open with the section names on the right side. Here you need to find and go to the “Ethernet” section.
• In the newly opened section, in the list of “Related parameters”, find the item “Configuring adapter parameters” and go to it.
• A window will open with icons (or one single icon) of communication devices installed on the computer. Here you need to select the device that is currently used to connect to the router
• Next, you need to call up the context menu on the selected device (right-click on the icon), and then click on the “Status” item.
• A small window will open in which you need to find the “Details…” button and click on it.
• A small table will appear in the new “Network Connection Information” window that opens. We are interested in the “Default Gateway” item and the IP address indicated opposite it.
• This IP is the network address of the router. You just need to rewrite it into the browser search bar and try to open its web interface again.

An error when trying to open the web interface may be associated not only with a previously changed router IP address. This may also occur due to incompatible settings of the computer’s network communication device with the network parameters of the router. This can also be corrected manually by:

• Open the section “Configuring adapter settings” according to the instructions given above.
• Call up the context menu on the selected communication device and click on “Properties”.
• In the list that opens, select the “IP version 4” item and click the “Properties” button a little lower.
• It is possible that in this window the fields “IP address”, “Subnet mask” and other network parameters of the selected connection will be filled in. If this is the case, it is recommended to rewrite the entered parameters just in case so that they can be restored later. If not, then you need to set the switch to “Use the following IP address.” Now all that remains is to enter the network parameters in each of the fields.
• In the “IP address” field, enter “192.168.100.10” (the first three digits must match those of the IP address of the router being configured, the last one must be different).
• In the “Subnet Mask” field, enter “255.255.255.0” (it is possible that the computer will automatically enter this value).
• In the “Default gateway” and “Preferred DNS” fields, enter “192.168.100.1” (or the IP address that is indicated on the router body).
• Click “OK” and then try to connect to the device again through the browser.

If no software or hardware malfunctions are observed with either the computer or the router, then after all that has been done, it is more likely that you will be able to access the device’s web interface.

Changing the password to enter settings

Immediately after successful login, it is recommended to change the password and other authorization data. Some models themselves strongly suggest changing the password if you have entered the router settings for the first time. You should not ignore this and agree to change your password. If there is no message about the change, you need to go to the “Maintenance” tab and find the “Change Password” item.

What to do if you forgot your Wifi password?

This is not a rare case because we see that many people have difficulty remembering their password. It's even easier to forget your Wi-Fi password since we have Wi-Fi everywhere. School, home, restaurants, cafes, gyms, or even the garage often have different Wi-Fi networks.

You need to reset all settings to factory settings. Each router or modem has a button that helps you erase all previous settings. After rebooting, the modem will become completely new.

Now the settings will return to the default modem username and password and all you have to do is configure everything again.

How to set up Wi-Fi on Huawei using a computer?

We provide you with another method to set up your 3G/4G Wifi modem. To do this, you need to use a laptop or a regular desktop PC.

Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi

Same thing with using a phone, you need to connect your laptop to Wi-Fi by default. The default username and password are located on the back of the router. They must include the SSID and key (password) to enter the Wi-Fi setup.

Step 2: Login to IP 192.168.8.1

• Http://192.168.0.1 admin admin login, log into the router.

On a laptop, you cannot configure the application, but you can log in with the default IP address 192.168.8.1. Any internet browser from Firefox or Chrome can access this site, so simply enter this IP in the address bar (as if you were visiting a site) and press Enter.

Setting up Wi-Fi: change the name of the network and set the password

The network itself is easy to set up: its name is changed, and the password is set to be more secure than the standard one:

1. Open the “Home Network” section and select Wi-Fi configuration;
2. Check the box next to “Enable Wi-Fi”;
3. Select the encryption method WPA/WPA2. Other methods may not be reliable;
4. Enter a new network name SSID and a strong password that cannot be hacked by brute force;
5. The birds opposite the last two points are removed;
6. Click “Save” and restart the router to accept the change.

The most popular Huawei router models

If you go to Yandex.Market, you will find out that users love the following router models:

• HUAWEI B880.
• HUAWEI B525.
• HUAWEI E5776.
• HUAWEI E5172.
• HUAWEI B683.

They received ratings of 4 points and became the most popular when purchased. Almost all of the existing Huawei routers are designed to work with 3G and 4G LTE signals from USB modems.

Huawei WS319

After connecting, you can start setting up your Huawei router, which looks pretty standard, about the same as everyone else’s. First you should open any browser.

Then you need to enter the router address “192.168.3.1” into the search bar. An authorization window will open, where you need to enter “admin” in the login and password fields.

So, now you need to understand how to configure the Huawei WS319 router in the correct way. First, let's make the most popular PPPoE setup, which is used by major providers such as Rostelecom. To do this we need to do the following:

1. Enable connection
2. You must select Ethernet as the service type
3. For the connection type we denote the IP router mode (PPP)
4. Activate always-online mode
5. Enter the login and password from the contract
6. Save all changes

Various user configurations, for example the name of the network, can be chosen at your discretion or left as it was, this does not play any role.

Configuring the Huawei WS319 router in dynamic IP mode does not have significant changes, so it is worth noting only a few main differences: the connection type is not (PPP), but (IP); for IPv4 addressing you need to select DCHP; In the NAT item, enter the NAPT value.

To be able to use the Huawei Wi-Fi network on your phone without any problems, you need to go to the home network tab and select the Wi-Fi settings item there. In the SSID line, enter any name at your discretion, this is what your network will be called after all the actions. Next, be sure to activate the network by checking the box next to the corresponding function. Regarding security modes, you can choose whatever you want, depending on the location of the router. It is better to choose a longer password, with capital and small letters, and be sure to add a few numbers. This is all that is needed, after these steps the Wi-Fi should start. If you have any problems, use the screenshot:

To do a reset, you need to go to the “reset settings” section, which is located on the main page.

Huawei HG532E

The setup of Huawei HG532E is almost identical to other Huawei models. However, the web interface address is slightly different, namely “192.168.1.1”. After authorization, you need to go to the WAN through the Basic tab, there, after selecting the INERNET_B_ATM_0_33 network, you can begin to enter and designate the required configurations. To begin with, we will also consider PPPoE, so we select this type of connection, and then enter the login and password from the documents. Everything else on this router should be correct by default and correspond to the screenshot:

To configure the Huawei HG532 router in static IP mode, you can use the instructions for the previous model. The same applies to wi-fi, in order for it to work on the phone, you need to repeat the same steps as for the previous model.

Huawei Smartax MT880

We log in to the web interface in the same way, and in the window that opens, select WAN in basic.

Editing configurations in this model is quite different, so it may not be immediately clear. To start entering values, you need to click on the pencil shown in the screenshot. The settings themselves below should also match, they are about the same as before:

Huawei HG8245H: how to enter settings, modem login and password

If you have several computers at home and only one Ethernet cable, then it is recommended to purchase a wireless router. A good device of this type is the Huawei HG8245H router.

Router settings, as we know, are made through the control panel (web interface). But what is the password and IP address for the HG8245? After all, this data is necessary to access the admin panel. Below we will learn what to enter when logging in, how to install and configure this network switch according to the instructions.

Connect and configure

Let's now learn about how to set up a Huawei router. First, take the device out of the box and connect it to the mains. After connection, the green indicator light next to the PWR mark on the device should light up.

Now take an external Internet cord or telephone cable and insert it into one of the two connectors for the MGTS GPON network. The connectors are painted black and are located on the back of the device. Once connected, another green light on the router should light up next to the POS or LOS mark.

Once connected, you should activate the device. You can do this in two ways:

• Via Ethernet cable. To do this, you need to connect the router to the provider’s cable, and insert the patch cord into 1 of 4 connectors (the required sockets are colored yellow). Insert the other end into the Internet card slot on the computer.

• Via Wi-Fi. Using the Wi-Fi adapter on your computer, find your router and connect to it.

Now you need to go to the settings menu. Open any Internet browser, enter the address of your device into the search bar and press Enter.

Please note that HG8245H routers have an IP address of 192.168.100.1.

Now an authorization window will open in front of you in the HG8245H admin panel to enter your login and password. The default factory login is root, the default password is admin. They need to be entered into the fields to enter the modem settings.

If the device has already been in use, then it is quite possible that the previous owner changed the login and/or password. In this case, you need to reboot. To do this, click the “Default” button on the router. After the reboot, you should enter the standard login and password root/admin.

Setting up the Huawei B315S-22 router via the Admin control panel

Next, you need to open a browser on your PC and enter the address to enter Huawei settings. They may differ on different models, for example 192.168.3.1, 192.168.8.1 or mediarouter.home. Which one you need, you need to look at the sticker on the device body. If you have problems opening the page, check the Windows network adapter settings - you can read more about solving errors in the link above.

When you first log in, you will be greeted by the Huawei B315S-22 Quick Setup Wizard. If for other routers it could be limited to this, then in the case of Huawei routers it is more convenient to use the main menu of your personal account.

Setting up Wi-Fi and changing the password on the Huawei B315S-22 router

We have already configured the WiFi network through a step-by-step wizard. But what if you need to change the signal SSID or password to connect to the Huawei B315S-22 router. To do this, go to the “WiFi - Basic Settings” menu

In another version of the admin panel, adjustments to WiFi connection parameters occur in the “Home network - WiFi settings” section

• In order to activate the distribution of a wireless signal, here we check the boxes “Enable smart network coverage” and “Enable WiFi”
• Next, come up with a name for your network and indicate it in the “SSID” column
• Check the “Enable SSID” checkbox so that your signal is visible to connected gadgets.
• The next step is to change the WiFi password on Huawei. To do this, select “WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK” in the encryption settings and set “TKIP+AES” as the mode. This is the most reliable combination to date. You can read more about all the possible options and what they mean in our separate publication.
• Finally, we set a password for connecting to wifi, consisting of at least 8 characters - these are the requirements of this encryption mode.
• If you want to hide your wireless network from prying eyes so that the signal is not visible in the list for connection, you can

Using 3G/4G modem Huawei e3372.

First of all, insert the SIM card into the device as in the photo. If you look at the modem from above, the cropped corner of the SIM card will be at the top, on the left side, with the operator’s logo facing you. Also under the cover you can see a slot for MicroSD cards. It is not necessary to use a memory card, only if you want the modem to act as a USB flash drive. When you connect to a computer or laptop for the first time, a window will appear prompting you to install drivers, click “Ok”. After installing the drivers, you can use the Huawei e3372 modem.

Connecting a modem to a Wi-Fi router.

Before using a modem in a router, you need to make sure that the two devices are compatible with each other. We recommend going to the official website of the router and finding a list of supported 3G/4G modems. If there is a Huawei e3372 modem in the list, then it can be used in this Wi-Fi router. If Huawei 3372 is in the list of supported modems, but your router “does not see” the modem, then we recommend updating the router firmware.

Troubleshooting IP address 192.168.8.1

At some point, there is often a problem with your router. If you can't get past the login screen, there are some elements you should consider. Make sure your internet is stable and does not fluctuate. Another option is to use the command line to determine the default gateway. You may be using the wrong IP address to access the user interface. For further assistance, you can even contact your internet service provider.

There are some requirements that we have to follow in order to log into that IP address and make the necessary changes. The most important thing is to be close to the router's network or just log in, we must be connected to the same networks as the router to make significant changes to the firmware since it is an exclusive IP address. The biggest limitation regarding this IP address is that it cannot be found on the WWW and therefore it forces us to be in the router's network range to get closer to the web interface. Our web browser must be sophisticated (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) since this method requires HTML5 popup support.

If you are the administrator of a router that belongs to the IP address 192.168.8.1 then using the IP address 192.168.8.1 you can make any necessary changes to your router and even change the default router settings.

Moreover, you can do many additional things with this IP address such as changing username, password, managing network settings, firewall configuration and many more.

Firmware update for new Huawei routers

In the completely new admin panel, which I saw on the Huawei WS5200 router, the section with firmware is located in the “Additional functions - Update management” menu. Here you can immediately activate automatic updating of the router software and no longer bother with keeping track of the release of new versions.

But for those who like to control everything on their own, you can use the old-fashioned method and first download the firmware to your computer from the official website from the description page of this model. Then click on the “Local update” button, select the firmware file from the Windows downloads folder and update the software manually.

Where can I download firmware for Huawei?

Next, you need to download the latest version of the software. Surprisingly, there is not a single page on the official website cunsumer.huawei.com that supports any of the routers. And it is impossible to download the firmware for any of the routers - very strange. But nevertheless, you can find the firmware on the same w3bsit3-dns.com - I provide links to the firmware for

Next, go to the admin panel of the router and open the “Maintenance - Device Management” menu and look at the “Software Update” block.

In another version of the Huawei admin panel web interface, the software update section looks a little different. But the essence does not change.

Here we click on “Browse” and select the file of the newly unpacked Huawei firmware from the folder. Then click on the “Update” button. Next, the router will download it and begin the update, after which it will reboot and you can connect to it again.

How to restore factory settings

If the router was purchased secondhand or incorrect settings were made, then you will need to return the factory settings and make everything your own. The reset can be done in the web interface, but not all configurators provide this. You can do this much faster by pressing the “Reset” button, which is located on the side or back panel of the router. It looks like a black dot, protruding or deepened.

Important! You can reset by pressing the button for 15 seconds. The router will perform all reset steps and reboot with factory settings. You will have to configure it from the very beginning.

Login information 192.168.8.1

Previously, if you wrote in the web interface of other routers, you would not have problems logging in to devices with the specified IP address. The key difference is always the identification of information, but this is a big problem.

From time to time, if you try to log into the router, you will find a request to reset your own usernames and password . However, basically you have to write identification information in the specified areas in the login window.

If you are having trouble logging into your router using these passwords and username, please advise you to try other combinations that can be seen on Google or reset the device to factory default settings. After the reset, all variations you made will be empty.

How to update the operating system

Often the router starts to freeze or the connection speed drops noticeably. At first, a reboot saves him, but then it doesn’t produce results either. It's also possible that your device won't support many of the features you need for setup. Option one is outdated firmware. You can update it like this:

1. Go to “Maintenance” and open the “Device Management” tab;
2. Check the firmware online;
3. If the latest current version is found, the system will download and install it automatically.

Important! You can also perform a manual update by downloading the file from the developer’s official website and specifying the path to it using the “Software Update” button.

Thus, configuring a Huawei router from Rostelecom is essentially no different from configuring other models

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