Westell VersaLink 7550 User manual

Copyright © 2011 Westell, Inc. 1 February 2011
VERSALINK®WIRELESS GATEWAY (MODEL 7550)
USER GUIDE

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CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................5
3. REGULATORY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................6
3.1 FCC Compliance Note...............................................................................................................................6
4. NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................................8
5. HARDWARE FEATURES....................................................................................................................................9
5.1 LED Indicators...........................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Cable Connectors and Switch Locations..................................................................................................10
5.3 Connector Descriptions............................................................................................................................10
5.4 Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................................11
5.5 Before you begin......................................................................................................................................11
5.6 Microfilters ..............................................................................................................................................11
6. HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS.......................................................................................................................12
6.1 Connecting VersaLink to Your DSL Network.........................................................................................13
6.2 Connecting VersaLink to Your Network via E1/UPLINK ......................................................................13
6.3 Connecting Other Networking Devices to Your VersaLink ....................................................................14
7. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS...................................................................................................................17
7.1 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 SE........................................................................................17
7.2 Installing the USB Driver for Windows ME............................................................................................23
7.3 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000..........................................................................................25
7.4 Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP.............................................................................................28
7.5 Installing the USB Driver for Windows Vista™ .....................................................................................30
8. ACCESSING VERSALINK ................................................................................................................................31
8.1 Logging on to VersaLink .........................................................................................................................31
8.2 Changing the Password............................................................................................................................32
9. CONFIGURING YOUR BROADBAND CONNECTION .................................................................................35
9.1 Confirming Your DSL Connection..........................................................................................................35
9.2 Setting Up an PPP Connection Profile.....................................................................................................36
9.3 Connecting to the Internet........................................................................................................................41
9.4 Disconnecting from the Internet...............................................................................................................42
10. SETTING UP MACINTOSH OS X.....................................................................................................................44
10.1 Opening the System Preference Screen ...................................................................................................44
10.2 Choosing the Network Preferences..........................................................................................................44
10.3 Creating a New Location .........................................................................................................................45
10.4 Naming the New Location .......................................................................................................................45
10.5 Selecting the Ethernet Configuration.......................................................................................................45

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10.6 Checking the IP Connection ....................................................................................................................46
10.7 Accessing Your Router ............................................................................................................................47
11. BASIC CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................48
12. MAIN (HOME PAGE).........................................................................................................................................49
12.1 My Gateway.............................................................................................................................................50
12.2 My Network.............................................................................................................................................50
12.3 Action Zone .............................................................................................................................................51
13. WIRELESS SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................52
13.1 Wireless Status.........................................................................................................................................52
13.2 Simple Config..........................................................................................................................................53
13.3 Basic Security Settings ............................................................................................................................57
13.4 Advanced Security Settings .....................................................................................................................59
14. MY NETWORK...................................................................................................................................................71
14.1 Network Status.........................................................................................................................................71
14.2 Network Connections...............................................................................................................................74
15. FIREWALL SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................93
15.1 General Firewall Security Settings...........................................................................................................93
15.2 Editing Firewall Security Rules ...............................................................................................................94
15.3 Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................................................95
15.4 DMZ Host—Single IP Address Passthrough.........................................................................................111
15.5 Remote Administration..........................................................................................................................116
15.6 Static NAT .............................................................................................................................................118
15.7 Security Log...........................................................................................................................................121
16. ADVANCED......................................................................................................................................................123
16.1 Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................................124
16.2 Restore Defaults.....................................................................................................................................126
16.3 Reboot Gateway.....................................................................................................................................127
16.4 Users ......................................................................................................................................................128
16.5 Quality of Service ..................................................................................................................................129
16.6 Remote Administration..........................................................................................................................130
16.7 ALG .......................................................................................................................................................131
16.8 Detect WAN Configuration ...................................................................................................................132
16.9 DNS Server ............................................................................................................................................134
16.10 Configuration File..................................................................................................................................137
16.11 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................................138
16.12 VPN .......................................................................................................................................................141
16.13 Universal Plug and Play.........................................................................................................................142
16.14 Date and Time........................................................................................................................................143

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16.15 Routing...................................................................................................................................................145
16.16 IP Address Distribution..........................................................................................................................146
16.17 Private LAN—Configuring NAT ..........................................................................................................149
16.18 Public LAN—Multiple IP Address Passthrough ...................................................................................150
16.19 RIP Configuration..................................................................................................................................153
17. SYSTEM MONITORING..................................................................................................................................155
17.1 Gateway Status ......................................................................................................................................155
17.2 Advanced Status.....................................................................................................................................156
18. PORT FORWARDING SERVICES..................................................................................................................167
19. TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................171
20. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................171
21. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT............................................................................................................172
22. PUBLICATION INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................174

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Westell ® VersaLink® Wireless Gateway p rovides reli able, h igh-speed, Internet access to you r ex isting sm all
office phone line and is cap able of data rates hundreds of ti mes faster than a traditional analog modem. But unlike
analog m odems, th e VersaLin k Gateway allo ws y ou to use t he sa me ph one l ine fo r si multaneous v oice/fax
communications and high-speed Internet access, eliminating th e need for dedicated phone lines for voice and data
needs. In add ition, VersaLink supp orts a var iety o f n etworking in terfaces su ch as Wireless 80 2.11b/g/n, ADSL,
Ethernet and USB, along with the following optional features:
•E1/UPLINK: Alternate WAN uplink port
•E4/DATA: Alternate Ethernet/USB connection
•Layer w/2 QOS with VLAN tagging
•HotSpot
•Simultaneous public/private network support
Hereafter, the Westell® VersaLink® Wireless Gateway will be referred to as “VersaLink,” “Router,” or “Modem.”
The Westell Gateway is powered by an ENERGY STAR® qualified adapter.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Never install any telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at
the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Voltages up to 140 Vdc (with reference to
ground) may be present on telecommunications circuits.

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3. REGULATORY INFORMATION
3.1 FCC Compliance Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful in terference in a resi dential in stallation. This equipm ent generates, uses, and can ra diate ra dio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with th e instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If t his e quipment does ca use ha rmful i nterference t o radio or t elevision rece ption, which ca n be determined by
turning the equipment OFF and ON, th e user is en couraged to try to correct th e interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment to a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device m ay not ca use harmful interfe rence, a nd (2) t his de vice m ust accept any inte rference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained
between the radiating antenna and users exposed to the transmitter in order to meet the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Making changes to the antenna or the device is not permitted. Doing so may result in the installed system exceeding
RF exposure requirements. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
radio transmitter. Installers and end users must follow the installation instructions provided in this guide.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved, could void the users’ rights to operate the
equipment.
PART 68 – COMPLIANCE REGISTRATION
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base
unit of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:
5KPDL01B755. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on
a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the
sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line,
as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001,
the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: 5KPDL01B755. The digits
represented by 01 are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is
separately shown on the label.
If your equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified
as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company
may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of
your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
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If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the following address and phone number for
information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment
from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs.
Company: Westell Technologies, Inc.
Address: 750 North Commons Drive, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
Tel no.: 630-898-2500
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
This equipment is designated to connect to the telephone network or premises wiring using a com patible modular
jack that is Part 68 compliant. A FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with the equipment.
See the Installation Information section of this User Guide for details.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instruction for details.
If this terminal equipment (Model 7550) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request
you to disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. The telephone company will notify you in advance if
temporary discontinuance of service is required. If advance notification is not practical, the telephone company will
notify you as so on as possible. You will be ad vised of yo ur right to file a co mplaint with the FCC if yo u believe
such act ion i s necessary . I f you ex perience t rouble wi th this eq uipment (Mod el 7 550), do no t try to rep air th e
equipment yourself. The equipment cannot be repaired in the field. Contact your service provider for instructions.
The telephone company may make changes to their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect
the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you
to make the modifications necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that the installation of this
equipment (Mo del 7550) does no t disable yo ur alarm e quipment. If yo u h ave qu estions ab out what will d isable
alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection of this
equipment to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
CAUTION
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

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4. NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS
The following system specifications are required for optimum performance of the Router via 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet or USB installations.
Connection Type Minimum System Requirements
ETHERNET
E1/UPLINK
E2
E3
E4/Data
•Pentium® or equivalent class machines or higher
•Microsoft® Windows® (Vista™, XP, 2000, ME, NT 4.0, 98 SE)
Macintosh® OS X, or Linux installed
•64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
•10 MB of free hard drive space
•10/100 Base-T Network Interface Card (NIC)
•Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or Netscape Navigator 7.x or later
•Computer Operating System CD-ROM on hand
WIRELESS
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
•Pentium® or equivalent class or higher
•Microsoft® Windows® (Vista™, XP, 2000, ME, NT 4.0, 98 SE) or
Macintosh® OS X installed
•64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
•10 MB of free hard drive space
•Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator 7.x or later
•An available IEEE 802.11b/g/n PC adapter
•Computer Operating System CD-ROM on hand

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5. HARDWARE FEATURES
5.1 LED Indicators
This section explains the LED States and Descriptions. LED indicators are used to verify the unit’s operation and
status.
LED States and Descriptions
LED State Description
Solid Green Router power is ON.
OFF Router power is OFF.
POWER Solid Red POST (Power On Self Test), Failure (not bootable) or Device
Malfunction. Note: The Power LED should be red no longer than
two seconds after the power on self test passes.
Solid Green
Powered device is connected to the associated port (includes
devices with wake-on LAN capability where slight voltage is
supplied to an Ethernet connection).
Note: When using the optional uplink port (E1), Ethernet LAN
connection is limited to E2, E3, and E4.
Flashing Green 10/100 Base-T LAN activity is present (traffic in either direction)
E1, E2, E3, E4
(Ethernet LAN)
OFF Router power is OFF, no cable or no powered device is connected
to the associated port.
Solid Green Link Established.
Flashing Green Wireless LAN activity is present (traffic in either direction).
WIRELESS OFF Router power is OFF or No Link.
Solid Green USB link established.
Flashing Green USB LAN activity present (traffic in either direction).
USB OFF No USB link established.
Solid Green Good DSL link.
Flashing Green DSL attempting to sync.
Solid Amber Modem is in safeboot mode.
DSL
OFF Router power is OFF.
Solid Green
Internet link established. With DSL up, the Router has a WAN IP
address from IPCP or DHCP; or a static IP is configured; or PPP
negotiation has successfully completed (if used) and no traffic is
detected.
Flashing Green
IP connection established and IP Traffic is passing through device
(in either direction). Note: If the IP or PPP session is dropped due
to an idle timeout, the light will remain solid green, if an ADSL
connection is still present. If the session is dropped for any other
reason, the light is turned OFF. The light will turn red when it
attempts to reconnect and DHCP or PPP fails).
Solid Red Device attempted to become IP connected and failed (no DHCP
response, no PPP response, PPP authentication failed, no IP
address from IPCP, etc.).
INTERNET
OFF Router power is OFF, Router is in Bridge Mode, or the ADSL
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5.2 Cable Connectors and Switch Locations
•DSL connector (RJ-11)
•Reset push button
•Four Ethernet (RJ-45) connectors with optional E1/UPLINK port and optional E4/DATA port
NOTE:
1. When using the optional E1/ UPLINK jack (when VersaLink is configured for WAN Uplink mode),
Ethernet LAN connection is limited to ports E2, E3, and E4. The Uplink feature is optional. If Uplink is not
enabled via the Web pages, VersaLink will use DSL as the WAN interface.
2. If you desire to install your VersaLink using a USB cable, use the optional E4/DATA port, which can be
used for either USB or Ethernet installation. See section 6 for hardware installation instructions.
•Power connector (12 VDC) barrel
•OFF/ON power switch
VersaLink Gateway - Rear View
5.3 Connector Descriptions
The following chart displays the Router’s connector types.
NAME TYPE FUNCTION
DSL LINE Modular 6-pin (RJ-11) DSL jack Connects the Router to a telephone jack that has active
ADSL service or to the DSL port of a POTS splitter.
E1/UPLINK Modular 8-pin (RJ-45) Ethernet jack Connects the Router to a PC or Hub via 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet.
E2/E3/E4 Modular 8-pin (RJ-45) Ethernet jack Connects the Router to a PC or Hub via 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet.
E4/DATA Modular 8-pin (RJ-45) Ethernet jack
Connects the Y-cable provided with the kit to the 10/100
Base-T Ethernet
DATA port on the rear of the Router and
to the Ethernet port on a PC or Hub. The USB connector
built in to the Y-cable also functions through the
Router’s E4/DATA port. When the Ethernet connector is
plugged in to the Router’s DATA port, the USB cable can
then be plugged in to the USB port on a PC or Hub. Thus, the
Y-cable provides Internet connectivity via Ethernet or USB;
however, both connectors cannot be used sumultaneously. If
both connectors are installed in a PC or Hub at the same time,
only the connector that syncs up first will be used.
POWER
Barrel connector Connects the 12 VDC power connector to an AC wall jack.
DSL Line
Connector
Off/On
Power Switch
Power
Connector
Ethernet Connectors
(
E1/UPLINK E2, E3, E4/DATA
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5.4 Installation Requirements
This section explains the hardware installation procedures for installing your Router.
To install the VersaLink, you will need the following:
•Active DSL line
•Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your PC, or
•Available USB port installed in your PC, or
•802.11 b/g wireless adapter installed in your PC
IMPORTANT: Please wait until you have received notification from your Internet service provider (ISP) that your
DSL line has been activated before installing your VersaLink.
5.5 Before you begin
Make sure that your kit contains the following items:
•Westell VersaLink Gateway
•Power Supply
•Y-cable contains:
oBuilt-in 10/100 BaseT Ethernet cable—labeled PC/Ethernet, yellow
oBuilt-in USB cable—labeled PC/USB, blue
•RJ-11 Phone cable
•CD-ROM containing User Guide in PDF format
5.6 Microfilters
ADSL signals must be blocked from reaching each telephone, answering machine, fax machine, computer Modem
or any similar conventional device. Failure to do so may degrade telephone voice quality and ADSL performance.
Install a microfilter if you desire to use the DSL-equipped line jack for telephone, answering machine, fax machine
or other telephone device connections. Microfilter in stallation requires no tools or telep hone rewiring. Just unplug
the telephone device from the baseboard or wall mount and snap in a microfilter, next snap in the tele phone device.
You can pu rchase m icrofilters fro m yo ur l ocal electron ics retailer, or co ntact th e original p rovider of your D SL
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6. HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS
The following instructions explain how to install your VersaLink Gateway using 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, Wireless,
Ethernet Uplink, or USB connections. Before you begin, please read the following notes:
NOTE:
1. If your Ethernet card does not auto-negotiate, set it to half duplex. Refer to the Ethernet card manufacturer’s
instructions for installing and configuring your Ethernet card.
2. If you are using VersaLink in conjunction with an Ethernet Hub or Switch, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper installation and configuration.
3. When using a Microfilter, confirm that the DSL RJ-11 phone cable is connected to the DSL port of the DSL/HPN
non-filtered jack.
4. It is recommended that you use a surge suppressor to protect equipment attached to the power supply. Use only
the power supply provided with your kit.
5. Depending on the installation method you are using, additional Ethernet cables may be required. Ethernet cables
and DSL filters can be purchased at your local computer hardware retailer.
6. VersaLink supports simultaneous 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and Wireless configurations. To use this installation
method, follow the instructions provided in sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2. VersaLink does not support connection via
10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB simultaneously.
VersaLink supports two modes for WAN access, which are configurable through VersaLink’s Web pages: (1) LAN
Ethernet port mode and (2) WAN Uplink port mode.
•LAN Ethernet port mode allows you to use VersaLink’s DSL port for WAN access (VersaLink’s DSL
functionality is Enabled). In this mode you should install VersaLink according to the instructions in section
6.1, Connecting VersaLink to Your DSL Network.
•WAN Uplink port mode allows you to use VersaLink as an Ethernet Gateway (for example, to connect to
a cable modem or to another ADSL device that provides WAN access). In WAN Uplink port mode,
VersaLink’s DSL functionality is Disabled. In this mode you should install VersaLink according to the
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6.1 Connecting VersaLink to Your DSL Network
To connect VersaLink to a network provisioned with active DSL service, please follow these steps:
1. Connect the DSL phone from the connector marked DSL on the rear panel of the Router to the telephone wall
jack provisioned with DSL service. Please use the DSL phone cable that was provided with your kit.
IMPORTANT: Plug the RJ-11 DSL phone cable from the Router into the DSL port of the microfilter plugged
into the telephone jack at the wall.
2. Plug the small end of the power supply cord into the connector marked 12 VDC on the rear panel of the Router.
Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket.
3. Turn on the Westell Router (if it is not already on) by pressing the power switch on the back of the Router.
4. Check to see if the POWER LED is solid green. Solid green indicates that the Router is functioning properly.
5. Check to see if the DSL LED is solid green. If it is solid green, DSL is functioning properly.
6. After you have logged on to your account and established an Internet connection, as explained later in section 9,
“Configuring Your Broadband Connection,” check to see if the Router’s INTERNET LED is solid green. Solid
green indicates that the Internet link has been established. (Flashing green indicates the presence of IP traffic.)
Congratulations! You have completed the installation. Now go to section 6.3 for instructions on connecting other
networking devices to your Router.
6.2 Connecting VersaLink to Your Network via E1/UPLINK
The Uplink feature is optional. To install VersaLink so that it uplinks to another ADSL device, such as an e xisting
DSL or cable modem installed on your network, follow the steps outlined below:
1. Ensure that your existing DSL or cable modem is properly installed on your network and has active broadband
(Internet) connection.
2. Obtain a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet cable, and plug one end of the cable into the port marked E1/UPLINK on the
rear panel of VersaLink. Then, plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the attached
DSL or cable modem.
If desired, you can use the Y-cable provided with your kit. Simply plug the “Y” end of the cable (Ethernet jack
labeled PC/Ethernet, yellow) into the Ethernet port on your existing DSL or cable modem. Then plug the other
end of the Y-cable (Ethernet jack labeled PC/Ethernet, yellow) into the E1/UPLINK port on the rear panel of
your VersaLink.)
Later, in VersaLink’s Web pages, be sure to select WAN Uplink port mode to allow your VersaLink to uplink to
the existing broadband device. When VersaLink is configured for WAN Uplink port, VersaLink’s DSL
transceiver will not be used. The broadband device to which VersaLink is connected will be your WAN interface
to the Internet. LAN Ethernet port is VersaLink’s factory default setting, refer to section 14.2.3 for details.
3. Plug the small end of the power supply cord into the connector marked 12 VDC on the rear panel of your Router.
Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket.
4. Make sure the existing modem on your network is powered on.
5. Turn on the Westell Router (if it is not already on) by pressing the Power switch on the back of the Router.
6. Check the front of the Westell Router to see if the POWER LED is solid green. Solid green indicates that the
Router is powered on.
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8. After you have logged on to your account and established an Internet connection, as explained later in section 9
“Configuring Your Broadband Connection,” check to see if the INTERNET LED on the front of the Router is
solid green. Solid green confirms that an Internet connection has been established. (Flashing green indicates the
presence of IP traffic.)
Congratulations! You have completed the installation. Now go to section 6.3 for instructions on connecting other
networking devices to your Router.
6.3 Connecting Other Networking Devices to Your VersaLink
Now that you have connected your VersaLink to your broadband network, you can connect Ethernet, USB, and
Wireless networking devices to your VersaLink, allowing for Internet connection throughout your home without
disrupting your cable or satellite television services. Refer to the following sections for connection and networking
instructions:
•Section 6.3.1 explains how to connect Ethernet devices to your VersaLink
•Section 6.3.2 explains how to network Wireless devices to your VersLink
•Section 6.3.3 explains how to connect USB devices to your VersaLink
6.3.1 Connecting Ethernet Devices to Your VersaLink
To network computers in your home or office to VersaLink using an Ethernet 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. Obtain an Ethernet cable. Connect the Ethernet cable from any one of the four Ethernet jacks marked E1, E2,
E3, E4 on the rear panel of the Router to the Ethernet port on your computer. Repeat this step to connect up to
three additional PCs to the Router. (If you’re not already using the Y-cable provided with your kit, you can use
the Y-cable—the jacks labeled PC/Ethernet, yellow—for this Ethernet installation.
NOTE:
1. If you are networking computers to VersaLink using Ethernet, you can plug in to any of the four LAN Ethernet
jacks on the Router’s rear panel; each jack serves as an Ethernet switch.
2. If you are using the E1/UPLINK jack for your broadband connection, you can network PCs to your VersaLink
via Ethernet using jacks E2, E3, or E4.
3. If you are networking a PC to VersaLink using USB, use only the E4/DATA jack on the rear of VersaLink.
3. Check to see if the Router’s ETHERNET LED is solid green. Solid green indicates that the Ethernet
connection is functioning properly. Check the ETHERNET LED for each Ethernet jack to which you are
connected.
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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.)
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6.3.3 Connecting USB Devices to Your VersaLink
It is recommended that you connect your VersaLink via Ethernet connections. However, if you choose to connect
your computer via USB, please follow the instructions in this section.
IMPORTANT: The USB in stallation will n ot fun ction for Macin tosh computers. Macin tosh u sers will n eed to
install the Router via Ethernet connection. See section 6.3.1 for Ethernet installation instructions.
To network a computer in your home or office to VersaLink using a USB connection, please follow these steps in
the order presented:
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. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your kit into the CD-ROM drive of the PC that will connect via USB.
3. Use the Y-cable provided with your kit. At the “Y” end of the cable, plug the USB jack (labeled PC/USB, blue)
into the USB port on your computer. Then, at the other end of the Y-cable, plug the Ethernet jack (labeled
PC/Ethernet, yellow) into the Ethernet connector marked E4/DATA on the rear panel of the Router.
NOTE:
1. If you are networking a PC to VersaLink using USB, use only the E4/DATA jack on the rear of VersaLink.
2. If you are using the E1/UPLINK jack for your broadband connection, you can network PCs to your VersaLink
via Ethernet using jacks E2, E3, or E4.
3. If you are networking computers to VersaLink using Ethernet, you can use any of the four LAN Ethernet jacks
on the Router’s rear panel; each jack serves as an Ethernet switch.
4. Plug the small end of the power supply cord into the connector marked 12 VDC on the rear panel of the Router.
Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket, and then turn on the Router (if it is not already
on).
5. Complete the instructions outlined in section 7, “Installing the USB Drivers.” Then, return to this section to
complete the remaining step.
6. After the USB drivers have been installed, check to see if the USB LED is solid green. Solid green indicates that the
USB connection is functioning properly.
Congratulations! You have completed the USB hardware installation. Now proceed to section 8 to access VersaLink’s
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7. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS
This section explains how to install the USB drivers for your Router. If you are using only an Ethernet connection,
USB driv er installatio n is n ot n ecessary. Th e Micro soft Plug and Pla y auto-detect feature rec ognizes whe n ne w
hardware has been installed. After you connect the Router to the PC, the Router will be detected automatically.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the CD-ROM provided with your kit is inserted into the PC’s CD-ROM drive before
connecting the USB jack, as explained in section 6.3.3 “Connecting USB Devices to Your VersaLink.”
Determine which operating system is in stalled on your PC, and then follow the USB driver instructions that match
your operating system. Th e following table pr ovides a reference to the USB driver installatio n in structions. After
you have completed the USB d river installation, return to section 6.3.3 to complete the USB h ardware installation
instructions.
Your Operating System Refer to this section for USB driver instructions
Windows 98 SE 7.1 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 SE
Windows ME 7.2 Installing the USB Driver for Windows ME
Windows 2000 7.3 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000
Windows XP 7.4 Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP
Windows Vista™ 7.5 Installing the USB Driver for Windows Vista™
7.1 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 SE
IMPORTANT: Confirm that the CD-ROM p rovided with the Router kit is in serted into the PC’s CD-ROM drive
before beginning this installation.
1. Windows 98 SE: After you connect the Router to your PC, the Found New Hardware window will appear
(Figure 1). After a brief delay, the Add New Hardware Wizard window will appear (Figure 2) Click Next.
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Figure 2. Windows 98 SE
2. Windows 98 SE: Select Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). See Figure 3. Click
Next.
Figure 3. Windows 98 SE

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3. Windows 98 SE: Select CD-ROM drive (Figure 4). Click Next. Windows will search for the driver.
Figure 4. Windows 98 SE
Note: If Fi gure 4 d oes n ot appea r at t his st ep, an d Fi gure 5 ap pears wi th t he t ext ‘USB C omposite devi ce’,
‘C:\Windows\Inf\USB.Inf’, do not continue. Click Back to Step 3 and specify the location of the CD-ROM.
4. Windows 98 SE: Select The updated driver (Recommended) Westell USB Network Interface (Figure 5).
Click Next.
Figure 5. Windows 98 SE

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5. Windows 98 SE: Windows will display the location of the driver (Figure 6). The drive “letter” may vary. Click
Next.
Figure 6. Windows 98 SE
6. Windows 98 SE: Remove the CD from the CD-ROM Drive. Next, insert the Windows operating system CD
into the CD-ROM Drive (Figure 7). Click OK.
Figure 7. Windows 98 SE
7. Windows 98 SE: The system will begin copying files (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Windows 98 SE
8. Windows 98 SE: Figure 9 may pop up, depending on how Windows 98 SE was installed on the computer. The
installation of the Router requires files that are supplied by Microsoft for Windows 98 SE. If Figure 10 pops up,
insert the Windows 98 SE Operating System CD into the computers CD-ROM drive, wait a moment for the CD to