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February 2011
User Guide
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7550)
6.3.2
Networking Wireless Devices to Your VersaLink
IMPORTANT:
In order to communicate with the Router, each PC’s wireless network adapter must be configured
with the same SSID as that of the Router. The default SSID for the Router is the serial number of the unit (located
on the bottom of the Router and also on the shipping carton). The SSID is also provided in the Router’s Web pages,
in the Wireless menu. Use this SSID in each connecting PC. Later, for privacy, you can change the Router’s SSID
by following the procedures outlined in section 13.3, “Basic Security Settings.” Be sure to change the SSID in the
connecting PCs as well—so that they always match the Router’s SSID.
IMPORTANT:
1. Client PCs can use any Wireless 802.11b/g/n certified card to communicate with your Router.
2. Configuring the Router so that it hides its SSID offers some security benefits—by reducing the Router’s
visibility. If the Router’s SSID is hidden, each wireless station will need to be manually configured to match the
Router’s SSID, in order to connect to the network. When the Router’s SSID is not hidden, then the SSID will
show up when the PC displays the list of available networks. (By factory default, the Router’s SSID is
displayed—in the
Wireless Basic Setup
screen, “Hide SSID” is disabled).
3. The wireless network connection utility on most PCs can automatically determine the availability of the Router
and its security type. The utility typically shows a list of available networks that are in range. By selecting the
network and clicking connect, you should get a screen prompting you for the security key.
4. If you are configuring the wireless station manually, the Wireless card and Router must use the same security
code type.
If you use WPA or WEP wireless security, you must configure your computer’s wireless adapter
for the security type and security key that you use.
Consult the wireless adapter’s manual for instructions
on configuring the security parameters.
To network computers in your home or office to VersaLink using a wireless installation, follow the steps below:
1.
Ensure that you have connected your Router to your broadband service using one of the installation methods
explained earlier in section 6.1 or 6.2.
2.
Ensure that wireless operation in the Router is Enabled. Refer to section 13 of this User Guide for details.
3.
Make sure each PC on your wireless network has an 802.11b/g/n wireless network adapter installed.
4.
Ensure that the appropriate drivers for the wireless adapter have been installed on each PC.
5.
Locate and run the utility software provided with your PC’s wireless network adapter. If needed, refer to the
wireless adapter manufacturer’s instructions.
6.
Check to ensure that the wireless adapter is using the identical SSID as the one used in your Router.
7.
If you are using wireless security in Router, ensure that the wireless adapter is using the identical security keys
as the ones used in your Router.
8.
Check to see if the Router’s
WIRELESS
LED is solid Green. This means that the Router’s Wireless interface
is functioning properly.
9.
Check to see if the connecting PC has established a wireless connection; your wireless utility should indicate
that you have a wireless signal. (You might need to wait a brief moment for the PC to connection to the Router.)
You have completed the connection. Now proceed to section 8 to access VersaLink’s Web pages.
