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WS852 HUAWEI Router A1

Product Description

Issue 02

Date 2018-01-31

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Issue 02 (2018-01-31) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

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Contents

1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Hi Button and Ports .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Indicator Status ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Network Architecture ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Functions and Features ......................................................................................................... 6

2.1 HUAWEI HiLink .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Connecting to an Existing Router (Wired Bridge or Wireless Repeater) .......................................................................... 6

2.3 Network Security .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.4 Power-saving Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.5 Parental Control .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.6 Router Management.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.7 USB File Sharing .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.8 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) ........................................................................................................................................ 7

2.9 Other Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Product Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.1 Chipsets .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

3.1.2 RAM and Flash Memory................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.3 Dual-Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................. 9

3.2 Ports ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1 WAN Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

3.2.2 LAN Ethernet Port ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.3 USB Port .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.3 Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.4 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.5 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

4 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... 11

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Product Description 1 Overview



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1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

Figure 1-1 Appearance

HUAWEI Router A1 (A1 for short) is a cost-effective 802.11ac wireless router designed for

use in homes and small offices.

Gigabit-speed wired and wireless Internet for faster browsing, video streaming, and

gaming

The router features three gigabit-speed wired LAN ports designed for fiber optic and other

high-speed broadband connections. This makes the transfer of HD movies and other large

files up to 10 times faster than on a conventional router. The 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi

delivers gigabit connection speeds of up to 1200 Mbit/s. The 5 GHz Wi-Fi network offers less

interference and delay for seamless gaming, whereas the 2.4 GHz network offers better signal

reception.

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Dual-core 1 GHz CPU and 256 MB RAM

A1 is powered by a dual-core CPU with a unique Wi-Fi hardware acceleration core to

increase Wi-Fi performance by up to 30%. Its powerful CPU and 256 MB RAM ensure a

stable Wi-Fi connection when traffic is high. Up to 64 devices can connect to the router at the

same time.

Better signal coverage

A1 features two separate signal amplifiers for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks to improve

signal coverage in large houses.

Enhanced security

A1 comes with an anti-brute force algorithm to prevent hackers from accessing the network.

You can disconnect any unwanted devices at the touch of a button and set up a dedicated

Wi-Fi network for guests to ensure the network security.

Easy to use

A1 can be configured on your mobile phone without using the computer.

One-key Wi-Fi network coverage expansion

A1 can be connected to another router that supports HUAWEI HiLink technology to expand

and improve Wi-Fi network coverage. Both routers will use the same network name and

password, and devices will automatically switch to the router with stronger Wi-Fi signal.

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1.2 Hi Button and Ports

Figure 1-2 Ports

Table 1-1 Hi button and ports

Item Description

1 Hi button Press this to connect to another router that supports

HUAWEI HiLink.

2 USB port Connects the router to a removable hard disk or USB flash drive.

3 LAN port Gray; Use an Ethernet cable to connect the router to another device

such as a computer.

4 WAN port Blue; Use an Ethernet cable to connect the router to a modem to

allow it to connect to the Internet.

5 Power socket Connect the power adapter to this port.

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1.3 Indicator Status

Figure 1-3 Hi indicator

Table 1-2 Indicator and ports

Router Hi indicator Meaning

Powering on Steady orange The router is starting up.

Internet

connection

status

Steady white The router is connected to the Internet.

Steady orange The router is not connected to the Internet.

Using

HUAWEI

HiLink

Blinks slowly in orange The router has discovered a new router that

supports HUAWEI HiLink.

Blinks quickly in orange The router is pairing with another router

using HUAWEI HiLink.

Turns to steady white or

orange after blinking

quickly in orange.

HUAWEI HiLink pairing succeeds.

(Steady white: the router is connected to the

Internet; steady orange: the router is not

connected to the Internet).

Turns to blinks slowly in

orange after blinking

quickly in orange.

HUAWEI HiLink pairing failed.

Software

update

Blinks quickly in white The router is being updated.

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1.4 Network Architecture

Figure 1-4 Network architecture

NOTE Fiber optic cable (or telephone line/network cable)/ Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 5 GHz Wi-Fi

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2 Functions and Features

2.1 HUAWEI HiLink You can use the Hi button to connect to another HiLink router wirelessly and extend the

range of your network.

A1 can be connected to another HiLink router using a network cable to extend the range

of your network. The router will automatically configure the settings.

HiLink devices automatically synchronize the Wi-Fi settings. If the network consists of

multiple HiLink routers, the router admin password will also be synchronized. If A1 is

connected to other routers as a repeater, it will automatically switch connected devices to

the router with the best Wi-Fi performance.

2.2 Connecting to an Existing Router (Wired Bridge or Wireless Repeater)

A1 can be cascaded to an existing router using a network cable.

A1 can be used as a Wi-Fi repeater to be cascaded wirelessly to an existing router. When

functioning as a Wi-Fi repeater, the router has the same SSID name and Wi-Fi password

as the existing router.

Use HUAWEI HiLink to quickly connect HUAWEI routers as Wi-Fi repeaters.

2.3 Network Security A1 controls Wi-Fi access and disconnects unwanted devices to prevent unauthorized

access.

You can set up a dedicated Wi-Fi network for guests, who can access the Internet but

cannot manage the router or access other devices on the home network. It is to ensure the

privacy security of the home network

A1 can hide the Wi-Fi network to improve network security. A1 Wi-Fi network cannot

be detected on the computer, mobile, and other wireless devices after the Wi-Fi network

is hidden, and users have to manually enter the SSID in order to connect.

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A1 associates the IP address and MAC address of connected devices to prevent ARP

spoofing.

Built-in firewall protects against DoS/ARP attacks. All Internet and home network traffic

must pass through the firewall to ensure network security.

DMZ feature allows you to expose all of the host computer’s ports to the Internet. Traffic

from other devices still has to pass through the firewall. For example, when setting up a

server, you can set the computer connecting to the external network as the DMZ host to

allow it to provide services through the Internet while ensuring the security of the other

devices on your home network.

A1 supports PAP/CHAP adaptive authentication for secure password transmission.

2.4 Power-saving Features You can choose from three different power plans: boost mode to improve signal strength,

standard mode, or sleep mode to reduce power consumption at night.

Wi-Fi timer allows you to disable Wi-Fi for a specified time period (such as after

midnight or when you’re at work) in order to reduce power consumption.

2.5 Parental Control

The parental control feature allows you to configure a website blacklist and control when your

family members can access the Internet.

2.6 Router Management Web-based configuration page can be accessed from computers, smartphones, or tablets for

easy network configuration. Alternatively, the router can also be configured on your phone

using the HUAWEI HiLink app.

2.7 USB File Sharing Users can save photos, videos, and other resources to a USB storage device and then connect

the storage device to the router. The saved files can be accessed on any device that is

connected to the router’s Wi-Fi network.

2.8 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) A1 allows you to configure a virtual private network (VPN) for secure and convenient access

to files on your company’s network.

Supports VPN passthrough (requires LAN-side device to dial the VPN connection).

Supports L2TP and PPTP VPN clients.

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2.9 Other Features Supports Network Address Translation (NAT) and Network Address and Port Translation

(NAPT) (RFC 1631, RFC 2663, RFC 2766, and RFC 3022).

Supports DHCP server and clients

Automatically assigns the IP address, gateway, and DNS through the router’s DHCP

server.

Supports Dynamic DNS (DDNS) and DNS proxies

A1 assigns a fixed domain name to the dynamic WAN IP address. This allows you to

access the router’s resources remotely using the fixed domain name without the need to

search for the WAN IP address.

Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

Computers in the LAN can request A1 to automatically switch the port. This allows

computers connected to the Internet to access the resources stored on any other

computers in the LAN (such as MSN Messenger, and other applications that support

UPnP protocols). It also increases network stability when you use video streaming or

peer-to-peer file sharing software.

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3 Technical Specifications

3.1 Product Specifications

3.1.1 Chipsets

CPU: Hi5650T dual-core 1GHz processor

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi chip: RTL8192ER (2x2 Wi-Fi 2.4GHz)

5 GHz Wi-Fi chip: RTL8192ER (2x2 Wi-Fi 5GHz)

Dual-Core 1 GHz processor

3.1.2 RAM and Flash Memory

256 MB DDR3 RAM

128 MB NAND flash memory

3.1.3 Dual-Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi

802.11b/g/n (up to 300 Mbit/s over a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network)

802.11ac/a/n (up to 867 Mbit/s over a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network)

Dual-band transmission (11n 2.4GHz 300Mbit/s and 11ac 5GHz 867Mbit/s) with a

maximum wireless transmission rate of 1167 Mbit/s.

Dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz built-in balun antenna offset at an angle of 30o to provide

optimal Wi-Fi performance across a number of floors.

The 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks allow for the connection of up to 32 devices each.

Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

(TKIP)

Supports WPA1.0 and WPA2.0 PSK

3.2 Ports

3.2.1 WAN Ethernet Port

One 10/100/1000 Mbit/s autonegotiation WAN Ethernet port.

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3.2.2 LAN Ethernet Port

Two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s autonegotiation LAN Ethernet ports.

3.2.3 USB Port

One USB 2.0 port for USB storage devices

3.3 Power Supply Power supply: 12 V DC, 2 A power adapter

Power consumption: < 14 W

Input voltage: 100–240 V AC

Input voltage frequency: 50–60 Hz

3.4 Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D):

− Without packaging: 60mm x 135mm x180mm (7.09 in. x 5.31 in. x 2.36 in).

− Product size after packaging: 206mm x 212mm x71mm (2.80 in. x 8.34 in. x8.11 in).

Weight:

− Without packaging: about 450 g

− With packaging: about 1000 g

Temperature:

− Working temperature: 0°C to 40 °C (32 to 104 oF)

− Storage temperature: –40 to +70 oC (40 to 158 oF)

Humidity:

− Operating humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

− Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

3.5 Accessories 1 x network cable (4.72 in.)

1 x power adapter

1 x Quick Start Guide and 1 x Safety Information

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Product Description 4 Abbreviations



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4 Abbreviations

Table 4-1 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Formal Name

AC Alternating current

AES Advanced Encryption Standard

ARP Address Resolution Protocol

CPU Central processing unit

CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

DC Direct current

DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server

DDR Double Data Rate

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DMZ Demilitarized Zone

DNS Domain Name System

DoS Denial of Service

IP Internet Protocol

LAN Local Area Network

L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

MAC Media Access Control

NAT Network Address Translation

NAPT Network Address and Port Translation

PAP Password Authentication Protocol

PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet

PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

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Abbreviation Formal Name

PSK Pre-Shared key

TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

UPnP Universal Plug and Play

VPN Virtual Private Network

WAN Wide Area Network

WPA Wireless Fidelity Protected Access

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