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030-300536 Rev. A 57 August 2007
User GuideVersaLink Wireless Gatewa
y
(
Model 7500
)
Basic Security Settings
Wireless Operation Factory Default = On
Choose the desired setting.
When On is selected, wireless stations (wireless computers or other wireless devices) can
connect to the Router, as long as the appropriate settings are configured in the wireless
station’s network adapter.
When Off is selected, computers will not be able to connect to the Router wirelessly.
Network Name (SSID) Factory Default = 07B407578407
This string, (30 characters or less) is the name of your wireless network. To connect to the
Router, the SSID on a computer’s wireless card must match the SSID on the Router. You can
change the SSID to any name or code you want.
Channel Factory Default = 6
This is the channel of the frequency band at which the Router communicates.
The Router transmits and receives data on this channel. The number of channels to choose
from is pre-programmed into the Router. A computer’s wireless card does not have to be set to
the same channel as the Router; the wireless cards scan all channels, and look for a Router to
connect to. Note: In the United States, use channels 1 through 11.
WEP configured Factory Default = On
Click the desired option.
If WEP is selected, the Router will allow you to enter WEP key values for wireless security,
and any wireless computer can connect to the Router (as long as its SSID and security settings
matches the Router’s).
If Off is selected, you will not be allowed to enter WEP key values, and wireless traffic will
not be encrypted. This maximizes the risk of unauthorized access to your computer.
WEP Key Entry Type Factory Default = Hex
Choose the desired WEP Key Entry Type from the drop-down menu.
A WEP key is treated as either a string of text (ASCII) characters or a set of hexadecimal
(Hex) characters.
Possible Responses:
Hex (hexadecimal) – Selecting Hex allows you to enter characters from (A-F) or (0-9) as the
key code.
ASCII (text) – Selecting ASCII allows you to enter characters from (A-Z) or (0-9) as the key
code.
WEP Key Choose the desired WEP Key encryption from the drop-down menu.
The WEP key value is used to encrypt your wireless traffic.
The Router supports 64/40-bit, 128/104-bit, or 256/232-bit WEP encryption.
Key Code
Enter the key code values in this field.
ASCII: If you are using an ASCII key code, the number of characters entered into this field
must be either 5 (for 40/64 bit encryption), 13 (for 128 bit encryption) or 29 (for 256 bit
encryption).
HEX: If you are using a Hex key code, the number of characters that you can enter into this
field must be either 10 (for 40/64 bit encryption), 26 (for 128 bit encryption) or 58 (for 256
bit encryption). The only allowable hexadecimal characters are: A-F and 0-9.
Note: Do not use symbols or blank spaces in the key code field.
4x Support Factory Default = Off
Select On to turn on the 4X feature.
Select Off to turn off the 4X feature.
When On is selected, this feature provides additional algorithms for increased wireless
throughput. Note: This feature will only operate with wireless clients that support this feature.
Verify with the manufacturer of your wireless client that 4X is supported.
Current Wireless
Status
Displays the settings and packet information for your Wireless connection. Settings displayed
in this window can be configured through the Basic Security Settings screen or through the
Advanced Security Settings screen.