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
Wireless Configuration
Wireless Operation
Wireless Operation
Factory Default = Enabled.
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 no dot have to be
set to the same channel as the modem; the station cards scan all channels and look for
the modem with the correct SSID.
The modem transmits and receives data on this channel. Station cards no dot have to be
set to the same channel as the modem; the station cards scan all channels and look for
the modem with the correct SSID.
Mode
Factory Default = Mixed
This setting allows station to communicate with the modem.
Possible responses are:
Mixed: Station using 802.11b or 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem using
both 11b and 11g rates.
11b only: Stations using 802.11b or 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem
using only 11b rates.
11g only: Only stations using 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem.
This setting allows station to communicate with the modem.
Possible responses are:
Mixed: Station using 802.11b or 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem using
both 11b and 11g rates.
11b only: Stations using 802.11b or 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem
using only 11b rates.
11g only: Only stations using 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem.
4x Support
Factory Default = Disable
If enabled, 4X support provides additional algorithms for increased throughput with
station cards that support 4x.
If enabled, 4X support provides additional algorithms for increased throughput with
station cards that support 4x.
Hide SSID
Factory Default = Disable
If Enabled, the modem will not broadcast the SSID. Stations must configure the SSID to
If Enabled, the modem will not broadcast the SSID. Stations must configure the SSID to