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ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) 28 User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................4 HARDWARE FEATURES ..........................................................................................................
28 ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) User Guide 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ADSL Router combines the functionality of a Voice over (VoIP) Analog Terminal Adapter with that of a Westell ADSL Router. The Router enables you to connect analog phones or dual-mode Wi-Fi/GMS phones to the Router to make or receive phone calls over the Internet, and supports a variety of networking interfaces such as wireless 802.11b/g, ADSL 2/2+, and Ethernet.
User Guide ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) 28 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following important safety instructions should be followed when using your telephone equipment. WARNING: Please save these instructions. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
User Guide ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) 3. HARDWARE FEATURES 3.1 LED Indicators This section explains the LED States and Descriptions of your Router. LED indicators are used to verify the unit ’s operation and status. Figure 1. Front View of IMS Router LED States and Descriptions LED State Solid Green OFF POWER Solid Red Solid Green VERSAPORT™2 (LAN/WAN) Flashing Green Off ETHERNET (LAN 1-4) Solid Green Flashing Green OFF WIRELESS 530-300547 Rev.
User Guide Solid Green Flashing Green Wireless Setup (WPS) Flashing Green Wi-Fi Protected Setup error (on for 0.1 seconds off for 0.1 seconds repeating) Flashing Green Wi-Fi Protected Setup session overlap detected (on for 0.12 seconds off for 0.1 seconds repeating for 0.1second, Off for 0.5 second repeating) OFF Solid Green USB Flashing Green OFF Solid Green Flashing Green DSL Message Waiting 1 (Line 1 message waiting) Message Waiting 2 (Line 2 message waiting) 530-300547 Rev.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) User Guide Figure 2. Rear View of the IMS Router PHONE 2 and 1 DSL LINE (FXO) ETHERNET (E1, E2, E3, E4) USB POWER Switch DC 12V Connector VERSAPORT™ 2 RESET Button 3.2 Connector Descriptions The following chart displays the connector types for the IMS Router. Color Name Type Green ADSL RJ-11 Black LINE RJ-11 Yellow VERSAPORT™2 RJ-45 Yellow ETHERNET RJ-45 Black POWER Gray PHONE 1 and 2 RJ-11 Blue USB Type A 530-300547 Rev.
ADSL ADSL Router Router (RTA1435VW-D27) (RTA1435VW) User Guide 4. INSTALLING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Installation Requirements To install your Router, you will need one of the following: A Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your PC An IEEE 802.11b/g adapter NOTE: Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection requirements may vary. Consult your ISP for installation instructions. Please wait until you have received notification from your ISP that your DSL line has been activated before installing the Router.
ADSL Router Router (RTA1435VW-D27) (RTA1435VW) ADSL User Guide 4.4 Hardware Installation NOTE: If you are using the Router in conjunction with an Ethernet Hub or Switch, refer to the manufacturer ’s instructions for proper installation and configuration. When using a Microfilter, be certain that the DSL phone cable is connected to the “DSL/HPN” non-filtered jack. Please wait until you have received notification from your ISP that your DSL line has been activated before installing the Router.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) User Guide 5. CONFIGURING THE ROUTER FOR INTERNET CONNECTION To browse the Internet using your IMS Router, you must confirm your DSL sync, set up your account profile, and establish an Internet session with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.1 Accessing the Router for the First Time 5.1.1 Navigating the GUI After connecting the hardware for your IMS Router, start your Internet browser and type http://192.168.1.1/ in the browser’s address bar.
ADSLRouter Router (RTA1435VW-D27) (RTA1435VW) ADSL User Guide The Home screen is separated into 4 sections highlighting common applications within the router. Broadband Connection provides a quick link to the Internet Account Profile. Quick Links provide links to 4 of the most common applications performed within the router. My Network provides a brief description of the devices connected via the local network.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 5.2 Confirming a DSL Sync You must have active DSL service before the Router can synchronize with your ISP ’s equipment. To determine if the DSL sync is established, check the Router ’s DSL LED. If the DSL LED is not solid green, you do not have a DSL sync established. Contact your Internet service provider for further instructions. The Router will handle transmission rates up to 8 Mbps.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 5.3 Establishing a PPP Session Important: Before you set up a connection profile, you must obtain your Account ID and Account Password from your Internet service provider. You will use this information when you set up your account parameters. If you are at a screen and need help, click the Help link located at the right of the screen.
ADSL Router Router(RTA1435VW) (RTA1435VW-D27) User GuideADSL IMPORTANT: When you first establish a PPP session, you must use the factory default connection name “MainPPP” to connect to your ISP. Then, if you want set up additional profiles, you may use connection names of your choice. The Connection Name is the name associated each connection profile. The Account ID and Account Password are provided by your Internet service provider and must be used for each connection profile that you set up. 3.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide NOTE: Whenever the PPP Status displays Down, you do not have a PPP session established. If your Router ’s connection setting is set to “Always On” or “On Demand,” after a brief delay, the PPP session will be established automatically and the PPP Status will display Up. If the connection setting is set to “Manual,” you must click on the Connect button to establish each PPP session.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 5.4 Establishing a Routed IP Connection After you have confirmed your DSL sync, click on the Advanced tab. Hold the mouse over WAN and select VCs to set up your connection profile. 1. 2. Click on the first Edit button to the right of PPPoE. Click on the down arrow next to Protocol and select Routed IP. 530-300547 Rev.
User GuideADSL ADSL Router Router(RTA1435VW) (RTA1435VW-D27) 3. If an IP Address was not assigned by the ISP, leave the radius button next to “Obtain addresses automatically”. Otherwise, click the radius button next to “Use the following static addresses ” and enter the information provided by the ISP as seen below. 4. 5. Click Save to save the configuration to the router. Click on the Home screen to verify the Internet connection is Up. 530-300547 Rev.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 5.5 Establishing a WAN Ethernet Session using VersaPort™2 Important: Before you set up a connection profile, an Account ID and Account Password may be required from your Internet service provider. You will use this information when you set up your account parameters. If you are at a screen and need help, click the Help link located at the right of the screen. After you have confirmed your DSL sync, click on the Advanced tab.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 6. CONFIGURING WIRELESS OPERATIONS 6.1 Basic Wireless Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select Basic from the Wireless tab. The router is pre-configured to allow wireless operation. All configuration performed on the Basic Setup screen is optional. Changing these parameters will make your router unique within your networking environment.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 6.2 Simple Config - Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) The following screen will be displayed if you select Simple Config from the Wireless tab. WPS simplifies the security and management of wireless networks. Wireless networks will be protected against unauthorized access and disclosure of private information. There are two methods to network setup: push-button and Personal Identification Number (PIN).
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) User Guide 6.3 Wireless Security The following screen will be displayed if you select Security from the Wireless tab. IMPORTANT: Client PCs can use any Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 802.11b/g/g+ certified card to communicate with the Router. 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 code that you use.
ADSLRouter Router(RTA1435VW-D27) (RTA1435VW) ADSL User Guide 6.3.2 WPA, WPA2, WPA any Security If WPA is selected from the Wireless Security drop-down menu, the following screen will be displayed. 1. Select the Authentication Type from the drop down menu. Personal (Pre-Shared Key) must use 8 to 63 text characters or 64 hexadecimal digits to authenticate the wireless adapter. Enterprise (802.1x) authentication uses a 3 rd party radius server to authenticate the wireless adapter. 530-300547 Rev.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 6.4 Connecting PCs via Wireless IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to the Router via a wireless network adapter, the SSID must be the same for both the Router and your PC’s wireless network adapter. The default SSID for the Router is the serial number of the unit (located below the bar code on the bottom of the unit and also on the shipping carton).
ADSL ADSLRouter Router(RTA1435VW-D27) (RTA1435VW) User Guide 6.5 Using MAC Filtering The following screen will be displayed if you select MAC Filtering from the Wireless tab. This feature allows only wireless stations in the table to be allowed access to the router. All other users will be blocked. The table must be populated with all the allowable wireless stations before it can be enabled. 1. 2. 3. The Wireless Station Status displays a list of wireless devices connected to the router.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) User Guide 6.6 Advanced Wireless Settings The following screen will be displayed if you select Advanced from the Wireless tab. WARNING: Any changes made to this screen will severely affect the wireless operation of the router WME (Wireless Multimedia Extensions) Enable, when checked, will prioritize traffic according to Access Category. This feature is used primarily with Voice over IP.
ADSL Router (RTA1435VW-D27) ADSL Router (RTA1435VW) User Guide 7. PUBLICATION INFORMATION ADSL ADSL Router Router (RTA1435VW-D27) (RTA1435VW) User Guide Part Number 530-300547 Rev. 2 Copyright © 2008 Westell, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 530-300547 Rev.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
