Westell Inc. D90327W30-XX User Manual
030-300452 Rev. A
BellSouthVersaLinkGateway
3/6/06 – Draft 5
030-300452 Rev. A
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March 2006
VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W)
User Guide
12. WIRELESS
If you click on Wireless at the main menu, the following page will be displayed. This page enables you to set up the
wireless network settings of your modem. To configure the wireless settings for VersaLink, click on the
Configuration button at the right of the page.
wireless network settings of your modem. To configure the wireless settings for VersaLink, click on the
Configuration button at the right of the page.
IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to the modem via a wireless network adapter, the service set ID (SSID) must
be the same for both the Westell modem and your PC’s wireless network adapter. The default Network Name
(SSID) for the modem is the serial number of the unit located below the bar code on the bottom of the unit and also
on the Westell shipping carton. (The SSID displayed in the following page is WEST0719; however, your SSID
might differ from the SSID displayed in this page.) To communicate with the modem, the PC’s wireless network
adapter must be configured with the SSID and pre-defined WEP Key 1 before you begin the modem’s Customer
Information setup and configuration procedures. Locate and run the utility software provided with your PC’s
Wireless network adapter and enter the SSID value. Later, for privacy, you should change the Network Name
(SSID) value in the Wireless page to your desired value.
be the same for both the Westell modem and your PC’s wireless network adapter. The default Network Name
(SSID) for the modem is the serial number of the unit located below the bar code on the bottom of the unit and also
on the Westell shipping carton. (The SSID displayed in the following page is WEST0719; however, your SSID
might differ from the SSID displayed in this page.) To communicate with the modem, the PC’s wireless network
adapter must be configured with the SSID and pre-defined WEP Key 1 before you begin the modem’s Customer
Information setup and configuration procedures. Locate and run the utility software provided with your PC’s
Wireless network adapter and enter the SSID value. Later, for privacy, you should change the Network Name
(SSID) value in the Wireless page to your desired value.
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Wireless Operation
Factory Default = Enable
Displays the current setting of the modem’s wireless operation.
Displays the current setting of the modem’s wireless operation.
Network Name (SSID)
This string, (32 characters or less) is the name associated with the modem. To connect
to the modem, the SSID on a station card must match the SSID on the modem. (Note:
If the SSID on a modem is hidden, at the station card you must manually type the
SSID of the modem to which you are trying to connect.)
to the modem, the SSID on a station card must match the SSID on the modem. (Note:
If the SSID on a modem is hidden, at the station card you must manually type the
SSID of the modem to which you are trying to connect.)
Channel
Factory Default = 6
The modem transmits and receives data on this channel. Station cards do not have to
The modem transmits and receives data on this channel. Station cards do not have to