Draft 1 - 07/11/06
030-300417 Rev. A
11
July 2006
Media Gateway (Model WMT)
User Guide
7.3.2 Connecting PCs via Wireless
IMPORTANT:
If you are connecting to your Media Gateway via a wireless network adapter, the SSID must be the
same for both the Media Gateway and your PC’s wireless network adapter. The default SSID for Media Gateway 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). Locate and run the utility software provided with your PC’s Wireless network adapter and enter the SSID
value. The PC’s wireless network adapter must be configured with the SSID (in order to communicate with the
Media Gateway) before you begin the account setup and configuration procedures. Later, for privacy, you can
change the SSID by following the procedures outlined in section 13.4 (Wireless Configuration).
NOTE: Client PCs can use any Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 802.11b/g certified card to communicate with the Media
Gateway. The Wireless card and Media Gateway must use the same Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security code
type. The factory default for WEP is DISABLED. If you enable WEP, you must ensure the network setting for your
wireless adapter is set to “Must Use Shared Key for WEP” or “Open Wi-Fi.” You must ensure that your PC’s Wi-Fi
adapter is configured properly for whichever network setting you use. You can access the settings in the advanced
properties of the wireless network adapter.
To network Media Gateway using a wireless installation, you will need to confirm the following:
1.
Ensure that an 802.11b/gwireless network adapter has been installed in the PC on your wireless network.
2.
Install the appropriate drivers for your Wireless IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g adapter used with your PC.
3.
Connect the DC 12V power supply cord to the power connector marked
12V AC
~
on the rear panel of the base
unit. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket, and then turn on the power switch (if it is
not already turned on).
4.
Check to see if the Power LED is solid green. If the Power LED is solid green, the base unit is powered up.
5.
Check to see if the Wireless LED is solid Green. This means that the Wireless interface is functioning properly.
6.
After you have completed section 8 of this document and established an Internet connection, the Internet LED
will be solid green. If this LED is not solid green, please refer to your ISP’s instructions for establishing an
Internet connection or to section 6.1 (LED Indicators) of this document for information on the LEDs.
NOTE: After you have initially connected Media Gateway using a wireless installation, you can network the Media
Gateway to additional computers in your home or office by completing steps 1 and 2 in this section for each PC that
you want on your wireless network.
Congratulations! You have completed the Wireless installation for the Media Gateway. You must now go to section
8 to configure Media Gateway for an Internet connection.
