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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................5 REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 12. MAIN (HOME PAGE).........................................................................................................................................49 12.1 My Gateway Panel...................................................................................................................................50 12.2 My Network Panel .......................................................................................................................
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.17 IP Address Distribution..........................................................................................................................157 16.18 Private LAN—Configuring NAT ..........................................................................................................160 16.19 Public LAN—Multiple IP Address Passthrough ...................................................................................161 16.20 RIP Configuration.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Verizon® VersaLink™ Wireless Gateway provides reliable, high-speed, Internet access to your existing small office phone line and is capable of data rates hundreds of times faster than a traditional analog modem.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 3. REGULATORY INFORMATION 3.1 FCC Compliance Note (FCC ID: CH87500XX-07) 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 interference in a residential installation.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 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 ETHERNET UPLINK/E1 E2 E3 E4/Data USB WIRELESS IEEE 802.11b/g 030-300536 Rev. A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Minimum System Requirements Pentium® or equivalent class machines or higher Microsoft® Windows® (Vista™, XP, 2000, ME, NT 4.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 5.2 Cable Connectors and Switch Locations • DSL connector (RJ-11) • Reset push button • Four Ethernet (RJ-45) connectors with optional UPLINK/E1 port and optional E4/DATA port NOTE: 1. When using the optional UPLINK/E1 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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide installed in a PC or Hub at the same time, only the connector that syncs up first will be used. POWER Connects the 12 VDC power connector to an AC wall jack. Barrel connector 5.4 Installation Requirements This section explains the hardware installation procedures for installing your Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 6.1.1 Connecting VersaLink via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet To connect your VersaLink using the 10/100-BaseT Ethernet connection, please follow these steps: 1. Connect the DSL phone cable from the connector marked DSL on the rear panel of the Modem to the DSLequipped telephone line jack on the wall. Please use the DSL phone cable that was provided with your kit.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide To network VersaLink to computers in your home or office using a wireless installation, you will need to confirm the following: 1. Ensure that each PC on your wireless network has an 802.11b/g wireless network adapter installed. 2. Ensure that appropriate drivers for your wireless adapter have been installed on each PC. 3.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 6.1.3 Connecting VersaLink via UPLINK/E1 The Uplink feature is optional. If you want to install your Router so that it uplinks to another ADSL device, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Connect the attached ADSL device to the ADSL-equipped jack on the wall, using the RJ-11 phone cord that was provided with the kit.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 4. Complete the instructions outlined in section 7, “Installing the USB Drivers.” Then, return to this section to complete the remaining steps. 5. Connect the DSL phone cable from the connector marked DSL on the rear panel of the Modem to the DSLequipped telephone line jack on the wall. Please use the DSL phone cable that was provided with your kit.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 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 driver installation is not necessary. The Microsoft Plug and Play auto-detect feature recognizes when new hardware has been installed. After you connect the Router to the PC, the Router will be detected automatically.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 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 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 3. User Guide Windows 98 SE: Select CD-ROM drive (Figure 4). Click Next. Windows will search for the driver. Figure 4. Windows 98 SE Note: If Figure 4 does not appear at this step, and Figure 5 appears with the text ‘USB Composite device’, ‘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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 5. User Guide 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). 030-300536 Rev. A Figure 8.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 8. User Guide 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 be recognized by the system, and then click on OK.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 9. User Guide Windows 98 SE: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers (Figure 11). Click Finish. Figure 11. Windows 98 SE 10. Windows 98 SE: Click Yes to restart your computer (Figure 12). Figure 12. Windows 98 SE Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers. Now return to section 6.1.4, “Connecting VersaLink via USB,” to complete the hardware installation instructions. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 7.2 Installing the USB Driver for Windows ME IMPORTANT: Confirm that the CD-ROM provided with the Router kit is inserted into the PC’s CD-ROM drive before beginning this installation. 1. Windows ME: After you connect the Router to your PC, the Found New Hardware window will appear (Figure 13). After a brief delay, the Add New Hardware Wizard will appear (Figure 14). Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended). Click Next. Figure 13.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 2. User Guide Windows ME: Windows will display the location of the driver (Figure 15). Click Next. Figure 15. Windows ME 3. Windows ME: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers (Figure 16). Click Finish. Figure 16. Windows ME 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 4. User Guide Windows ME: When the System Settings Change screen appears, the USB drivers are installed properly (Figure 17). Click Yes. Figure 17. Windows ME Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers. Now return to section 6.1.4, “Connecting VersaLink via USB,” to complete the hardware installation instructions. 7.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 2. User Guide Windows 2000: The Install Hardware Device Drivers window appears (Figure 20). Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). Click Next. Figure 20. Windows 2000 3. Windows 2000: The Locate Driver Files window appears. Select CD-ROM drives (Figure 21). Click Next. Figure 21. Windows 2000 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 4. User Guide Windows 2000: The Driver Files Search Results window appears (Figure 22). Note: The drive “letter” may vary. Click Next. Figure 22. Windows 2000 5. Windows 2000: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers (Figure 23). Click Finish. Figure 23. Windows 2000 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 6. User Guide Windows 2000: When the System Settings Change screen appears, the USB drivers are installed properly (Figure 24). Click Yes. Figure 24. Windows 2000 Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers. Now return to section 6.1.4, “Connecting VersaLink via USB,” to complete the hardware installation instructions. 7.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 2. User Guide Windows XP: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers (Figure 26). Click Finish. Figure 26. Windows XP Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers. Now return to section 6.1.4, “Connecting VersaLink via USB,” to complete the hardware installation instructions. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 7.5 Installing the USB Driver for Windows Vista™ IMPORTANT: Confirm that the CD-ROM provided with the Router kit is inserted into the PC’s CD-ROM drive before beginning this installation. 1. Windows Vista™: After you connect the Router to your PC, the following Found New Hardware screen will appear (Figure 27). Click Next. Figure 27. Windows Vista 2. Windows Vista™: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers (Figure 28).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 8. ACCESSING VERSALINK 8.1 Logging on to VersaLink This section explains the logon procedures for your VersaLink. This procedure should be used any time you want to access or make changes to VersaLink’s configurations or firewall settings. IMPORTANT: VersaLink is capable of automatically sensing protocol type (DHCP or PPPoE). This process is designed to start after you have connected VersaLink. To access VersaLink, your PC must be configured for DHCP.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 8.2 Changing the Password After you have clicked OK in the Modem Secure screen, the following User Settings screen will appear. This screen allows you to change the default administrator name and password to the values of your choice. The password change is required to continue your network logon. If the Router is password protected and you are not an authorized user, you will not be able to change the values in this screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide After you have entered the desired values, click Apply. If you clicked Apply, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click OK to allow the changes to take effect. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked OK in the pop-up screen, the following screen will appear. This is the main page of your Router’s Web pages, also referred to in this document as the home page. You can access this page by clicking Main in the navigational menu located across the top of the Router’s Web pages. Details on this page will be explained in the following sections. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 9. CONFIGURING YOUR BROADBAND CONNECTION To browse the Internet using your Router, you must confirm your DSL connection, set up your account profile, and establish a DHCP or PPP session with your Internet service provider (ISP). The procedures for configuring your Router’s connection settings are explained in this section. 9.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide After confirming your DSL link, DHCP customers can now browse the Internet. However, PPP customers will need to complete further instructions, as explained in the following note. NOTE: If the Router has established a DSL link and if you are connecting to the Internet via DHCP, you can now browse the Internet by following the instructions provided by Verizon. However, if you are connecting to the Internet via PPP, please proceed to section 9.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Not Connected in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will prompt you for a user name and password. Enter the User name and Password you used in the User Settings screen, in section 8.2, and then click OK to continue. Enter the name you used in the User Settings screen. Enter the password you used in the User Settings screen. If you clicked OK, the following DSL Connection screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) To set up your account profile. Click the Edit User Guide icon. • Connection Name: The name of the connection profile your are using for your Internet connection. • Default: The name of the default profile that is used when the Router auto connects to the ISP. • PPP Status: The status of the PPP connection. Down = no PPP connection, Up = PPP connection is established.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide Next, select the connection type (Manual, On Demand, Always On) that you want to use for your default connection profile. • Manual: Select this option if you want to manually establish your PPP session. • On Demand: Select this option if you want the Router to automatically reestablish your PPP session on demand anytime your PC requests Internet activity (for example, browsing the Internet, email, etc.).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide To save your account password, in the Save Password field, click the top option. Clicking this option allows the Router to make a PPP connection without first prompting you for a password. (By default this option is already selected; the Router will automatically save the account password.) If you want the Router to prompt you for the account password, select Manual as the connection type, and then click the bottom option in the Save Password field.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 9.3 Connecting to the Internet After you have set up your account profile using the steps explained in section 9.2, you are ready to establish a PPP session (Internet connection) with Verizon. View the DSL Connection screen. If the PPP Status field displays Down, you do not have an Internet connection established. To establish an Internet connection, click connect.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 9.4 Disconnecting from the Internet If you have finished browsing the Internet and want to disconnect from your Internet service provider, from the My Modem panel in the home page, click the connected link (next to Internet Status). The following DSL Connection screen will appear. Click disconnect to end your PPP session. If you clicked disconnect, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click OK to continue.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked OK to disconnect your PPP session, after a brief moment, the PPP Status in the DSL Connection screen should display Down. Also, at the home page in the My Modem panel, the Internet Status field will display Not Connected. Although your Internet connection is down, your DSL session will not be affected. When you are ready to end your DSL session, simply turn off the Router via the power switch on the Router’s rear panel.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 10. SETTING UP MACINTOSH OS X This section provides instructions on how to use Macintosh Operating System 10 with the Router. Follow the instructions in this section to create a new network configuration for Macintosh OS X. NOTE: Macintosh computers must use the Router’s Ethernet installation. Refer to section 6 “Hardware Installations,” for details. 10.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 10.3 Creating a New Location After clicking the Network icon, the Network screen will appear. Select New Location from the Location field. 10.4 Naming the New Location After selecting New Location in the Network screen, the following screen will appear. In the field labeled Name your new location:, change the text from “Untitled” to “Westell.” Click OK. 10.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 10.6 Checking the IP Connection To verify that the computer is communicating with the Router, follow the instructions below. 1. Go to the “Apple” icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences. 2. In the System Preferences screen, click the Network icon. The Network screen will appear. 3. In the Configure field in the Network screen, select Built-in Ethernet. 4. View the IP address field.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 10.7 Accessing Your Router In your Internet Explorer Web browser address bar, type http://192.168.1.1/. Next, press Enter on your keyboard. The Modem Secure screen will appear. Please proceed to the Modem Secure screen in section 8.1 of this User Guide for logon instructions. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 11. BASIC CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: The following sections assume that you have active DSL and Internet service. VersaLink allows you to make changes to the configurable features of your Router such as account profiles, routing configurations, and firewall settings. The following sections explain each feature and show you how to make changes to the Router’s settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 12. MAIN (HOME PAGE) After you have logged on to your Router and established a PPP session with your Internet service provider (ISP), click Main in the top navigational menu. The following home page will appear. The home page allows you to view connection information reported by your Router and to quickly access Internet services provided by Verizon. The following sections discuss each panel in the Main page.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 12.1 My Gateway Panel In the home page, the My Modem panel allows you to view details about your Router’s connections and to access the connection settings in your Router. A green check mark displayed in the Modem Status check box signals you to Go! You can now browse the Internet. The Quick Links section allows you to quickly access Help information related to your Router and information on your Router’s configurable settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 12.3 Action Zone Panel In the home page, the Action Zone panel allows quick access to Internet services provided by Verizon. The following details are displayed in the Action Zone panel. NOTE: The links displayed in the Action Zone panel are specific to the services offered by Verizon and will be available only after you have established a PPP session (Internet connection) with Verizon.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13. WIRELESS SETTINGS This section explains the wireless features of your Router and guides you through the configurable settings. 13.1 Wireless Status If you select Wireless Settings from the top navigational menu and then select Wireless Status in the submenu options at the left of the screen, the following screen will appear. At this screen, you can view your Router’s wireless connection settings. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.2 Simple Config If you select Wireless Settings from the top navigational menu and then select Simple Config in the submenu options at the left of the screen, the following screen will appear. Simple Config allows you to configure wireless access to your Router. Devices that support Wi-Fi protected setup can quickly connect to your Router using the Router’s simple config button, without first requesting long keywords or passphrases.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide The following example illustrates Simple Config using the Push Button Method: 1. At the Simple Config screen, click the black Enable Simple Conf button, and then select Use Push Button method. 2. Next, either click the simple config button in the screen, or press the simple config button on your Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 3. User Guide Run the client’s wi-fi protected setup Wizard—for the “push button” method. NOTE: Your device’s wi-fi protected setup Wizard may differ from the Wizard screens shown in this example. 4. Complete the instructions in the setup Wizard, and then confirm your wireless network connection to the Router. Repeat these steps for each wireless client that you want to connect to your Router. (Confirm that the client supports wi-fi protected setup.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.3 Basic Security Settings If you select Wireless Settings from the top navigational menu and then select Basic Security Settings in the submenu options at the left of the screen, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to configure basic security settings for your Router such as SSID and WEP security values. Enter the appropriate settings in the fields provided, and then click Apply to allow the settings to take effect.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Wireless Operation Network Name (SSID) Channel WEP configured WEP Key Entry Type WEP Key Key Code 4x Support Current Wireless Status 030-300536 Rev. A User Guide Basic Security Settings 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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4 Advanced Security Settings If you select Wireless Settings from the top navigational menu and then select Advanced Security Settings in the submenu options at the left of the screen, the following screen will appear. The following table explains the details of the Advanced Security Settings screen. IMPORTANT: Only the advanced user should change the settings in this screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Wireless MAC Authentication 802.11b/g Mode User Guide Allows you to limit access to your wireless network by allowing only devices with specific MAC address to connect to your Router. Allows you to limit access to your Router based on technology type. 11b only: Communication with VersaLink is limited to 802.11b 11g only: Communication with VersaLink is limited to 802.11g Mixed Mode: Computers using any of the 802.11b or 802.11g rates can communicate with VersaLink.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4.1.1 WEP Security If you select WEP in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will be displayed. NOTE: A WEP key is treated as either a string of text (ASCII) characters or a set of hexadecimal (Hex) characters. The number of text characters must be either 5 (for 40/64 bit encryption), 13 (for 128 bit encryption) or 29 (for 256 bit encryption).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4.1.2 WPA Security If you select WPA in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will appear. Enter the appropriate values in the fields, and then click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. NOTE: A WPA key is treated as either a string of text (ASCII) characters or a set of hexadecimal (Hex) characters. The WPA key can be either 8 to 63 text (ASCII) characters or 64 hexadecimal (Hex) characters.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Authentication Method WPA Type WPA2 PreAuthentication Group Key Update Interval (in seconds) WPA Shared Key User Guide WPA Factory Default = Personal (Pre-Shared Key) Personal (Pre-Shared Key) – WPA stations share a pre-shared key (string format) with the Router and do not authenticate with the RADIUS server. Enterprise 802.1x – WPA stations authenticate with the RADIUS server using EAP-TLS over 802.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4.2 SSID Broadcast If you click the SSID Broadcast link in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will be displayed. When SSID Broadcast is enabled, any computer or wireless device using the SSID of “ANY” can see the Router. To prevent this from happening, click the Disable option. This will disable SSID Broadcast so that only the wireless devices that are configured with your SSID can access your Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4.3 Wireless MAC Authentication If you select the Wireless MAC authentication link in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you configure wireless MAC address authentication in the Router. By enabling the Access List, you can permit or restrict wireless access to the Router based on specific MAC addresses.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Add, the following screen will appear. Enter the desired settings, and then click Apply. Traffic MAC Address Station Name 030-300536 Rev. A Allowed: When the MAC Filter is enabled, only stations in the MAC Filter Table (which are set to “Allowed”) will have access to the Router. Blocked: This allows a computer to remain in the table, but it is not allowed access to the Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide The following screen provides an example of values entered into the fields. After you have entered your values and clicked Apply in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The pop-up screen indicates that wireless access may be interrupted. Click OK to continue. NOTE: Wireless access to the Router may be interrupted and wireless stations may require reconfiguration. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked OK in the pop-up screen, the following screen will appear. The MAC address has been added to the list of MAC addresses. Confirm that a ckeck mark is displayed Enable Access List check box, and then click Apply. Repeat this process for each wireless device that you want to add to the list. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4.4 802.11b/g Mode If you select the 802.11b/g Mode link in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will be displayed. This screen allows you to limit access to your Router based on technology type. From the drop-down menu, select the desired setting. Then, click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. 802.11b/g Mode 030-300536 Rev. A 11b only: Communication with VersaLink is limited to 802.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 13.4.5 Other Advanced Wireless Options If you select the Other Advanced Wireless Options link in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will appear. From the drop-down menus, select the desired settings. Then, click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. Beacon Interval DTIM Interval Fragmentation Threshold RTS Threshold Supported Rates (Mbps) 802.11b Rates (Mbps) 802.11g Rates (Mbps) 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14. MY NETWORK This section discusses details about your Router’s network. 14.1 Network Status To view your Router’s network settings, from the top navigational menu, select My Network. Next, click Network Status in the submenu at the left of the screen. The following screen will appear. This screen displays information about the devices connected to your local area network (LAN).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.1.1 Access Shared Files In the My Network panel, click the Access Shared Files link to access files from a device on your local network. (The device from which you will access files must have file sharing enabled.) If the device has a firewall turned on, you will not be able to access shared files from the device. 14.1.2 View Device Details In the My Network panel, click the View Device Details link to view details about your device.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.1.3 Rename Device In the My Network panel, click the Rename Device link to rename a device on your network. In the following screen, type the desired name in the New Name box, and then (if desired) select an icon from the New Icon dropdown menu to assign a different icon to this device. Next, click the Rename Device button to allow the changes to take effect. Click Back to return to the My Network panel. 14.1.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.1.5 Enable Application In the My Network panel, click the Enable Application link to set up applications for your service profile. This feature enables applications (Games, Webcams, IM & Others) by opening a tunnel between remote (Internet) computers and a specific device port inside your local area network (LAN). Details on this screen will be discussed later in section 15.3, “Port Forwarding.” 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2 Network Connections To edit your connection settings, from the top navigational menu select My Network. Next, select Network Connections in the submenu options at the left of the screen; the following screen will be displayed. This screen allows you to access your Router’s connection settings and your local area network (LAN) settings. The following sections discuss the details of this screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.1 Basic DSL Configuration If you clicked the Broadband Connection (DSL) link in the Network Connections screen, the following screen will appear. This screen displays the virtual connection (VC) settings and the account information needed to authenticate your Internet connection. A virtual connection identifies a connection through the service provider’s ATM network to Verizon.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.2 Advanced DSL Configuration If you clicked Advanced in the preceding screen, the following Advanced DSL Configuration screen will appear. Depending on the connection settings you want to edit, you can: • Click the Edit icon adjacent to My Connection to edit your connection profile settings. • Click the New icon (or click Add) to add a new connection profile.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Status VPI VCI Protocol NOTE: The configuration specified by your Service Provider will determine which Protocols are available to you. Bridge Broadcast Bridge Multicast Spanning Tree Protocol 030-300536 Rev. A User Guide VC Settings Allows you to enable or disable your VC (Virtual Connection). This field must display “Enable” in order to allow edits to the VC settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked the expand icon in the preceding screen, the following screen will appear. When you are ready to collapse the VCs list, click the collapse icon . NOTE: 1. A VC’s Status field must display Enabled before you can edit its VC settings. 2. The actual values displayed in the following screen may vary, depending on the network connection established. If you have questions about the settings in this screen, please contact Verizon.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide The following table explains the settings in the VC 1 Configuration screen. If you change any VC settings in this screen, click Apply to save the settings. NOTE: If you experience problems, reset the Router via the hardware reset button at the rear of the Router. Or follow the instructions in section 16.2, “Restore Defaults,” to restore the Router to factory default settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide QoS Quality of Service, which is determined by your Service Provider. Possible Responses: CBR = Constant Bit Rate UBR = Unspecified Bit Rate VBR = Variable Bit Rate Protocol The Protocol for each VC, which is specified by your Service Provider.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.2.2 Configuring the Router’s Protocol Settings for PPPoE or PPPoA To configure the Router’s protocol settings for PPPoE or PPPoA, access to the VC 1 Configuration screen, as explained earlier in section 14.2.2.1 “Editing VC Protocol Settings.” At the VC 1 Configuration screen, select PPPoE or PPPoA from the Protocol drop-down menu. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide For example, the following VC 1 Configuration screen displays PPPoA as the selected Protocol. The PPPoA and PPPoE screens have identical configuration options with the exception of the Tunneling feature. Tunneling is available only for PPPoE protocol and is not displayed when the Router is configured for PPPoA protocol. After you have made the appropriate changes to VC 1 Configuration screen, click Apply to continue. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.2.3 Configuring the Router’s Protocol Settings for Bridge To configure the Router’s protocol settings for Bridge, access the VC 1 Configuration screen, as explained earlier in section 14.2.2.1, “Editing VC Protocol Settings.” To configure the Router’s Bridge settings, follow these steps at the VC 1 Configuration screen: 1. Select Bridge in the Protocol drop-down menu. 2. Select the desired Bridge mode from Bridge Mode drop-down menu. 3.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide The following screen will appear. Bridge settings are described in the following table. Protocol Mode Bridge Bridge Routed Bridge 030-300536 Rev. A Description A bridge is a layer 2 device that connects two segments of the same LAN that use the same protocol such as Ethernet. The modem does not have a WAN IP address in this mode.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) VC Status VPI VCI PCR QoS Protocol VC 1 – Bridge Protocol (Bridge Mode) The protocol status is Enabled. This setting allows you to change your VPI (Virtual Path Indicator) value for a particular VC, which is defined by your Service Provider. This setting allows you to change your VCI (Virtual Channel Indicator) value for a particular VC, which is defined by your Service Provider.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you select Bridge as the Protocol, and then select Bridge from the Bridge Mode drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. Click Apply to save your selection. IMPORTANT: If you configure the Router to use Bridge protocol and Bridge Mode, you must disable the Router’s DHCP server.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you select Bridge as the Protocol, and then select Routed Bridge from the Bridge Mode drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. Enter the desired values in the fields provided, and then click Apply. DHCP Client IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Primary DNS Secondary 030-300536 Rev. A VC 1 – Bridge Protocol (Routed Bridge Mode) Allows you to either Enable or Disable the DHCP Client.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.3 Configuring VersaPort (Ethernet WAN Uplink) If you clicked the VersaPort link in the Network Connections screen, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to select how the UPLINK/E1 port on the rear of the Router will be used. Select one of the following options: • Private LAN: This mode allows you to use the Router’s DSL port for WAN access (the Router’s DSL functionality is enabled). • Ethernet WAN Uplink.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.3.1 Enabling Private LAN—Disabling Ethernet WAN Uplink If you selected Private LAN in the VersaPort screen, this will enable the Router’s DSL transceiver, and the Router will use its DSL port as the WAN interface. This configuration will disable the WAN Uplink port (UPLINK/E1 on the rear of the Router). • When Private LAN is selected, the DSL port on the rear of the Router is enabled and is the WAN interface to the Internet.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.3.2 Enabling Ethernet WAN Uplink—Disabling Private LAN If you selected Ethernet WAN Uplink in the VersaPort screen, this will disable the Router’s DSL transceiver and the DSL port. This configuration allows the port labeled UPLINK/E1 on the rear of the Router to become the WAN interface port. Then, you can use UPLINK/E1 to uplink to another ADSL device, through which you can connect to the Internet.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 14.2.3.3 Editing the VC Protocol Settings for Ethernet WAN Uplink NOTE: The instructions in this section refer to the Router configured for Ethernet WAN Uplink mode. Be sure that you have selected Ethernet WAN Uplink in the VersaPort screen. 14.2.3.3.1 Configuring the WAN Uplink Protocol Settings for PPPoE After you have selected Ethernet WAN Uplink, in the preceding steps, select the desired protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 14.2.3.3.2 User Guide Configuring the Ethernet WAN Uplink Protocol Settings for Routed IP If you select Routed IP from the Protocol drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. Enter the desired options, and then click Apply to save the settings. NOTE: 1. If you experience any problems, reset the Router by pressing the reset button on the rear of the Router. Or follow the instructions in section 16.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide Uplink Settings for Ethernet WAN Uplink (Routed IP protocol) Factory Default = Enable If Enabled, this option allows PPP traffic to be bridged to the WAN. This feature allows you to use a PPPoE shim on the host computer to connect to the Internet Service Provider, by bypassing the Router’s capability to do this. DHCP Client Selecting a option allows you to either Enable or Disable the DHCP Client.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15. FIREWALL SETTINGS 15.1 General Firewall Security Settings This section explains how to configure your Router’s firewall security features. The Router’s firewall security settings allow you reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your network by prohibiting certain types of inbound and outbound network traffic and by allowing you to configure specific firewall rules.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Maximum Security (High) Typical Security (Medium) Minimum Security (Low) No Security (None) Custom Security (Custom) User Guide General Firewall Settings High security level only allows basic Internet functionality. Only Mail, News, Web, FTP, and IPSEC are allowed. All other traffic is prohibited. Like High security, Medium security only allows basic Internet functionality by default.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.3 Port Forwarding To access the Port Forwarding screen, from the top navigational menu, select Firewall Settings. Then select Port Forwarding from the menu options at the left of the screen. A warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.3.1 Editing a Profile Name Port Forwarding services can be added to connection profiles. To edit an existing profile name, and then later add port forwarding services to the profile, follow the instructions in this section. To edit a connection profile name, in the Port Forwarding screen, click the Current Profile drop-down menu, and . then select the name of the profile that you want to edit.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide Type the name of your choice in the field provided. Then, click Apply to allow the change to take effect. NOTE: If you reset your Router to factory default settings, the default profile “Default” will be displayed, and any previously configured settings will be lost. The name you entered should now be displayed in the Current Profile drop-down menu. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.3.2 Creating a New Connection Profile If you desire to create a new profile, and then later add port forwarding services to the new profile, follow the instructions in this section. To create a new connection profile, in the Port Forwarding screen, click New. Then, from the Current Profile drop-down menu, select A New Service Profile #1. Next, click the Edit button to edit the profile. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked the Edit button, the following screen will appear. Type the profile name of your choice in the field, and then click Apply to allow the change to take effect. For example, “My First Service Profile” is the name that has been entered in the Profile Name field. Click Apply. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following screen will be displayed. The Current Profile field now displays the profile name that you entered. 15.3.3 Configuring Port Forwarding Services Port Forwarding Services contain specific service settings. The service can then be associated with connection profiles, allowing you to customize profiles for specific users.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.3.3.1 Adding Port Forwarding Services to a Profile To add a predefined service to a profile, in the Port Forwarding screen, click the Current Profile drop-down menu, and then select the name of the profile to which you want to add services. Next, click Add. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Add, the following New Port Forwarding Rule screen will appear. Using this screen, you can do any of the following: • • • • Add a predefined service to a profile Create a customized service Edit an existing service profile Delete an existing profile 15.3.3.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 2. User Guide Select the option that describes how you want the service to be activated. • Host: Allows the unsolicited inbound traffic to a particular PC on the LAN • Dynamic: Enables inbound traffic based on specific outbound traffic 3. Select the desired IP address from the drop-down menu or manually enter the LAN IP address of the device that you want to host the service. 4. Click Apply to allow the settings to take effect.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked the details icon in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. Click Cancel when you are ready to return to the Port Forwarding screen. 15.3.3.3 Creating a Customized Port Forwarding Service To create a customized port forwarding service, click Add in the Port Forwarding screen. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Add, the following screen will be displayed. Click Create. If you clicked Create, the following Create Port Forwarding Service screen will appear. Using this screen, you can create port forwarding and port triggering services for your Router. The following sections explain how to customize these services in your Router. • Port Forwarding Ranges of Ports: This option allows you to forward a range of WAN ports to an IP address on the LAN.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 15.3.3.3.1 User Guide Creating a Service Based on Specific Port Forwarding Ports The Port Forwarding feature allows you to forward a range of WAN ports to an IP address on the LAN. You can set up a port forwarding entry based on your specific ports. IMPORTANT: Using various Internet applications depends on the Router’s firewall settings. Make sure that the Router’s firewall is set to Medium Security or lower to take advantage of all the port forwarding features.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Protocol Global Port Start Global Port End Base Host Port Direction/ Port Directon User Guide Port Forwarding Service TCP – Transmission Control Protocol UDP – User Datagram Protocol The WAN-side TCP/UDP start port. The WAN-side TCP/UDP end port. The port on the WAN that will host the port forwarding service selected. Base Host Port is the first port that will be used for a specific service when configured for a range of ports.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide This screen displays the service name in the field. 8. 9. Select how the service will be activated. • Host allows unsolicited inbound traffic to a particular PC on the LAN. • Dynamic enables inbound traffic based on specific outbound traffic. Select the IP address of the device that will host the service (select a device from the Select a Discovered LAN device drop-down menu or type an IP address in the field provided). 10.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following screen will appear. The Port Forwarding service has been added to the list of active services. To add additional port forwarding services to your Router, repeat steps 1 through 10. To view the details for the service, click the details icon in the Action field. The following screen will appear. Click Close to return to the Port Forwarding screen. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) 15.3.3.3.2 User Guide Creating a Service Based on Specific Port Triggering Ports The Trigger Ports feature allows you to forward a range of ports to an IP address on the LAN only after specific outbound traffic. You can set up a port triggering entry based on your specific ports. IMPORTANT: Using various Internet applications depends on the Router’s firewall settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Create in the preceding screen, the following screen will appear. Complete the following steps to add a port triggering rule. 1. Click the Port Triggering option. (By factory default, the Port Forwarding option will be selected.) If you clicked the Port Triggering option in the preceding screen, the following Create Port Triggering Rule screen will be displayed. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 2. Type the name of the custom service that you are creating in the field provided. This will be the name of the port forwarding service for which you are configuring specific Port Triggering rules. 3. Enter the desired Global Port Start, Global Port End, Local Port Start, and Local Port End values in the fields provided, as shown in the example below. 4. Select the desired Incoming and Outgoing protocol for the rule. 5.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 6. After you click Apply, the following screen will be displayed. From the drop-down list, select name of your custom port triggering rule (the name will appear at the bottom of the list under Triggering Rule). 7. Click Apply to allow the service to be added to the Router’s list of active services. If you click Apply, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click OK to continue. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you click OK in the pop-up screen, the following screen will appear. The Port Triggering service has been added to the list of active services. To add additional port triggering services to your Router, repeat steps 1 through 7. 15.3.3.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.4 DMZ Host—Single IP Address Passthrough In the Firewall Settings screen, select DMZ Host from the submenu options displayed at the left of the screen. A warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed. 15.4.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide To configure DMZ Host, in the DMZ Host screen, select a device from the drop-down menu. The selected device will share your WAN IP address. Next, click Enable to allow the setting to take effect. NOTE: The actual values may differ from the values displayed in this screen. If you clicked Enable in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The Router must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect. Click OK to continue.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked OK, the following screen will appear. After a brief delay, the home page will be displayed. Confirm that you have a DSL link and that your PPP Status displays UP. (If necessary, click the Connect button to establish a PPP session). To confirm that DMZ Host has been enabled, select Firewall Settings in the top navigational menu, and then click DMZ Host in the submenu options at the left of the screen. Next, click Yes in the warning screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.4.2 Disabling DMZ Host To disable DMZ Host (if it has been previously enabled), click Disable in the DMZ Host screen. If you clicked Disable, the following screen will be displayed. The Router must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect. Click OK to continue. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked OK, the following pop-up screen will appear. After a brief delay, the home page will be displayed. Confirm that you have a DSL link and that your PPP Status displays UP. (If necessary, click the Connect button to establish a PPP session). IMPORTANT: After you disable DMZ Host, you will need to reboot your computer. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.5 Remote Administration In the Firewall Settings screen, select Remote Administration from the submenu options displayed at the left of the screen. A warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed. If you clicked Yes in the warning screen, the following Remote Administration screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Name Password Timeout Disable Timeout Enable Remote Access Remote URL 030-300536 Rev. A User Guide Remote Administration Enter the user name in this field. Enter your password in this field. Default = 20 minutes Enter the number of minutes after which remote access will be deactivated. (It will also be deactivated if the Router is reset to factory defaults). Click this box (a check mark will appear) to activate the Disable Timeout feature.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide The following screen shows a check mark in the Enable Remote Access and Disable Timeout check boxes. The following message is displayed: Remote access is currently enabled. After 20 minutes of inactivity, or on reboot, remote access will be automatically disabled. After 20 minutes of inactivity or on reboot, Remote Access will be automatically disabled. To disable Remote Access, click the Enable Remote Access box to clear the check mark.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.6 Static NAT In the Firewall Settings screen, select Static NAT from the submenu options displayed at the left of the screen. A warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed. 15.6.1 Enabling Static NAT If you clicked Yes in the warning screen, the following Static NAT screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide To enable Static NAT, select a device from the Static NAT Device drop-down menu, or enter the IP address of the device to which you want to assign Static NAT. Next, click Enable. The following screen shows that Static NAT has been enabled for the device you selected. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.6.2 Disabling Static NAT To disable Static NAT (if it has been previously enabled), click Disable in the Static NAT screen. After you have disabled Static NAT the following screen will show no devices enabled for static NAT. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 15.7 Security Log In the Firewall Settings screen, select Security Log from the submenu options displayed at the left of the screen. A warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed. If you clicked Yes in the warning screen, the following Security Log screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Close Clear log Settings Printable/savable format Refresh Time Direction/Source Rule/Reason Alert Details User Guide Security Log Clicking this button closes the security log screen. Clicking this button removes all entries from the log. Clicking this button opens a new window that contains configuration settings for selecting the information that you want logged.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16. ADVANCED The following sections discuss the advanced features of your Router, such as IP address distribution, firmware upgrades, etc. IMPORTANT: This section assumes that you have active DSL and Internet service. If you select Advanced in the top navigational menu, a warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Yes in the preceding warning screen, the following screen will appear. The Advanced screen allows you to access various configurable features in your Router. To access a feature, click the link of the feature that you want to access. The features shown in this page will be discussed in the following sections. 16.1 Diagnostics In the Advanced screen, click Diagnostics. The following screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you want to PING using the System Self Test screen (diagnostics page) shown above, enter your DNS or IP address in the fields provided and click on the test button. The System Self Test will run a diagnostic test that executes independent of firewall security settings. See the following table for test descriptions and possible responses. If you want to PING using the MS-DOS (shell) window, first you will need to check your firewall security setting.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) PPP Self Test PING ISP’s Router DNS IP Address PING (via IP Address or Host Name) Trace Route 030-300536 Rev. A User Guide Indicates that a PPPoE or PPPoA session must already be established.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.2 Restore Defaults In the Advanced screen, click Restore Defaults. This screen allows you to restore the Router to its factory default settings. To restore the Router, click the Restore Defaults button. IMPORTANT: If you click Restore Defaults, any settings that you have configured in the Router will be erased, and any data that the Router has reported will be lost. If you clicked Restore Defaults, the following screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.3 Reboot Gateway In the Advanced screen, click Reboot Gateway. This screen allows you to reboot your Router without losing any customized settings that you have made in the Router. Click OK to reboot your Router. If you clicked OK, the following screen will appear. Please wait a brief moment while the Router reboots. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.4 Users In the Advanced screen, click Users. The following User Settings screen allows you to change the administrator’s user name and password. Type the desired values in the fields provided, and then click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. Refer to section 8.2, “Changing the Password,” for details on this feature. NOTE: 1.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.5 QOS In the Advanced screen, click QOS. This screen allows you to configure Quality of Service parameters in the Router. Select the desired Quality of Service settings, and then click Apply to allow the setting to take effect. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.6 Remote Administration In the Advanced screen, click Remote Administration. This screen allows you to configure your Router so that it can be accessed remotely via a URL. Configure this feature to allow maintenance or troubleshooting for your Router. WARNING: With Remote Administration enabled, your network will be at risk from outside attacks. To enable Remote Administration, do the following: 1. Type the desired user name. 2.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Name Password Timeout Disable Timeout Enable Remote Access Remote URL User Guide Remote Administration Default = admin The name used for the Remote Administration session. The only valid characters are (az, A-Z, 0-9). The user name must be at least 6 characters and must not exceed 12 characters long. The password used for the remote administration session. Do not use spaces or doublequotes in the password field.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.8 Detect WAN Configuration In the Advanced screen, click Detect WAN Configuration. This screen displays the details of your WAN connection. NOTE: If you have not established and DSL connection with Verizon’s equipment and have not established an Internet connection with Verizon, the Router will report Detection Disabled. Confirm that you have Internet connection with Verizon. If problems persist, contact Verizon.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If no connection is detected, the following screen will appear. Click Enable Continuous Retries. The Router will automatically continue to check the WAN connection. After a WAN connection is detected, the Router will report the results. If you clicked Enable Continuous Retries, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click OK to continue. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked OK, the following screen will appear. If want to disable continuous retries, click Disable Continuous Retries. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.9 Dynamic DNS Configuration In the Advanced screen, click Dynamic DNS Configuration. Dynamic DNS is a dynamic IP address that can aliased to a static hostname, allowing a computer on the network to be more easily accessible from the Internet. Domain Name Key Name Security Key Last Update Status 030-300536 Rev. A Dynamic DNS Configuration This is the domain name with which the dynamic DNS client is registered. Provided by your service provider.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.10 DNS Server In the Advanced screen, click DNS Server. The following screen will appear. Your Router contains a built-in DNS server. When an IP address is assigned, the Router will interrogate the new device for a machine name using several well-known networking protocols. Any names learned will dynamically be added to the DNS server’s table of local hosts.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked ADD DNS Entry, the following screen will appear. Type the Host Name and IP Address in the fields provided. Then, click Apply to continue. For example, the following screen shows DNS values in the fields. Click Apply. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following screen will be displayed. This screen shows that the Host Name and IP next to the Address have been added to the DNS server. If you want to delete a DNS entry, click the delete icon Host Name and IP address that you want to delete. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.11 Configuration File In the Advanced screen, click Configuration File. This screen allows you to save and load configuration files, which are used to back up and restore the Router’s current configuration. NOTE: Backup settings are stored in a separate area of flash, not to an external backup source. Do one of the following: • Click Save Configuration File to back up the Router’s current configuration.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.12 Firmware Upgrade In the Advanced screen, click Firmware Upgrade. This screen is used to update the firmware that controls the operation of your Router. The updated firmware may be loaded from a CD-ROM, from a file stored on a local hard drive within your network, or from an update file stored on an Internet server. IMPORTANT: The configurable settings of your Router may be erased during the upgrade process.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked Upgrade Now, the following screen will appear. IMPORTANT: Once the transfer has started, do not turn off your Router’s power, and do not navigate to other Web pages until the upload has completed. Click Browse and then navigate to the location of the upgrade file; the path will appear in the window. Next, click Upload file to begin the upload to your Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide After the upload has completed, the following screen will appear. Please wait a brief moment while your Router is being reset. After the Router has been reset, the home page will appear. Confirm that you have a DSL link and that the PPP Status displays UP. (If necessary, click Connect to establish your PPP session.) 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.13 VPN In the Advanced screen, click VPN. This feature allows you to select the VPN options for your Router. PPTP Passthrough L2TP Passthrough IPSec Passthrough 030-300536 Rev. A VPN Factory Default = Enabled If enabled (a check mark will appear in the box), PPTP will work through the Gateway’s NAT function. Factory Default = Enabled If enabled, IPSec using ESP and L2TP can be supported via an ALG.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.14 Universal Plug and Play In the Advanced screen, click Universal Plug and Play. This feature advertises the presence of your Router on the LAN. To enable UPnP in your Router, do the following: 1. Click the UPNP Enable box (a check mark will appear in the box). 2. Click Apply to allow the change to take effect. 3. Click OK in the pop-up screen to reset the Router. NOTE: By factory default UPnP is disabled.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.15 Time In the Advanced screen, click Time. This feature allows you to set the date and time values on your Router. Enter the desired settings, and then click Apply. For example, if you selected Custom from the DST drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. Place a check mark in the Daylight Saving Time check box, and then enter the desired Start and End values in the fields provided. Click Apply to save the settings. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide To edit the time server settings, in the Date and Time screen, click the adjacent edit icon. The following screen will appear. Next, enter the IP address or domain name of the server you want to use. After you have entered the desired value, click Apply to save the settings. To add a time server entry, at the Date and Time screen, click Add. The following screen will appear. Next, enter the IP address or domain name of the server you want to use.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.16 Routing In the Advanced screen, click Routing. The Routing table maintains the routes or paths of where specific types of data will be routed across a network. To add a new static route in the Router, click New Route. IP Interfaces Destination Gateway Netmask Metric RIP Type 030-300536 Rev. A Routing The list of active interfaces on the Router and their IP and Subnet mask address. eth0 is the local LAN interface. lo0 is the loopback interface.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked New Route, the following screen will appear. Enter the appropriate values in the fields, and then click Apply. 16.17 IP Address Distribution In the Advanced screen, click IP Address Distribution. The following screen will appear. IP Address Distribution allows you to configure the Router’s DHCP server to automatically assign IP address to local devices connected to your LAN. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) IP Address Distribution Start IP Address End IP Address DHCP Lease Time User Guide IP Address Distribution Factory Default = Private LAN This setting allows VersaLink to automatically assign IP addresses to local devices connected to the LAN. Off = DHCP Server is disabled Private LAN = DHCP addresses will be issued from the Private LAN DHCP server. Factory Default = 192.168.1.15 This field displays the first IP address that the DHCP server will provide.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you selected Off, the following screen will appear. Click Apply to save the settings. If you click Reset, the screen will refresh, and the previously saved settings will remain active. IMPORTANT: 1. Whenever you change the settings in a screen, the screen will display the changes; however, you must click Apply to allow the changes to take effect in the Router. (Private LAN is the default for DHCP Server.) 2.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.18 Private LAN—Configuring NAT In the Advanced screen, click Private LAN. The following screen will appear. Private LAN allows you to set up a network behind your Router. If you change the settings in this screen, click Apply. If you click Reset, the screen will refresh and the previously saved settings will remain active.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If the settings you have entered in the Private LAN Configuration screen are incorrect, the following warning messages may be displayed in pop-up screens. If this occurs, check the settings in the Private LAN Configuration screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Public LAN DHCP Server Enable Public LAN Enable Public LAN IP Address Public LAN Subnet Mask User Guide Public LAN Default = Disabled (deselected) If this box contains a check mark, this enables DHCP addresses to be served from the Public LAN pool. Default = Disabled (deselected) If this box contains a check mark, this enables the addresses from the Public LAN to bypass the NAT interface.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you clicked the Public LAN Enable box, the following screen will appear. After you have made changes to this screen, click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. If the settings you have entered in the Public LAN Configuration screen are incorrect, the following warning messages may be appear in pop-up screens. If this occurs, check the Public LAN Configuration settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 16.20 RIP Configuration In the Advanced screen, click RIP Configuration. The following screen will appear. RIP (Routing Interface Protocol) is a dynamic inter-network routing protocol primarily used in interior routing environments. A dynamic routing protocol, as opposed to a static routing protocol, automatically discovers routes and builds routing tables. If you change any settings in this screen, click Save to save the settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Transmit RIPv2 Authentication Mode Default Gateway RIP Timer Rate RIP Supply Interval RIP Expire Time RIP Garbage Collection Time User Guide RIPv1 or RIPv2 The version of RIP to be transmitted. (WAN side RIP never transmits) Possible Responses: None RIPv1 RIPv1 Compatible RIPv2 If using RIP V2, you must select the type of authentication to use.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17. SYSTEM MONITORING If you click System Monitoring in the top navigational menu, a warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed. 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.1 Gateway Status If you clicked Yes in the warning screen, the following Gateway Status screen will appear. This screen allows you to view details about your Router. Software Version Transceiver Revision Model Name Serial Number Broadband Connection Status Broadband IP Address Broadband MAC Address Broadband Connection Type Active Status Configuration 030-300536 Rev. A Gateway Status VersaLink’s software version. VersaLink’s transceiver version.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2 Advanced Status If you select System Monitoring in the top navigational menu, and then click Advanced Status in the menu options at the left of the screen, a warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration. Do you want to proceed? Click Yes to proceed. If you clicked Yes, in the Warning screen, the following screen will appear.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2.1 System Logging In the Advanced Status screen, click System Logging. The following screen will be displayed. At the Logs drop-down menu, do any of the following: • Select All to list both Connection and System logs. • Select Connection to list all events related to connection activity (any traffic on the USB, Ethernet, or DSL ports). • Select System to list all events related to system activity (Time, Errors, Boot Information, etc.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide If you selected All from the Logs drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. You may need to scroll down to the bottom of the logs screen to view all the logged events. After you have viewed the logs, do any of the following: • Click Close to close the logs page and to return to the Advanced Status screen. • Click Clear Log to clear the logs screen. • Click Printable Format to save a copy of the logs to a location on your computer.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide To save a copy of the logs to a location on your computer, in the System Log page, click Printable Format. The following screen will appear. Click File > Save As from the menu options, and then save the file to the desired location. At the Save Web Page dialog box, select a destination for your log file from the Save in drop-down menu. Next, enter a name for your log file in the field labeled File name, and then click Save to save the log file.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2.2 Full Status/System-wide Monitoring of Connections In the Advanced Status screen, click Full Status/System-wide Monitoring of Connection. The following screen will be displayed. After viewing the details of your Router’s connection, you can do any of the following: • Click the Broadband Connection link to go to the VersaPort page and edit your broadband settings. Refer to section 14.2.3 for additional details on this feature.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Name Status Network Connection Type MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask IP Address Distribution Service Name User Name Received Packets Sent Packets Time Span Channel 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2.3 Traffic Monitoring In the Advanced Status screen, click Traffic Monitoring. The following screen will be displayed. After viewing your Router’s traffic details, you can do any of the following: • Click the ATM link to go to the Advanced DSL Configuration page and edit your connection settings. Refer to section 14.2.2 for additional details on this feature.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Stats Packet Information for VPI/VCI In Errors In Discard Packets In Non Unicast Packets In Unicast Packets In Octets Out Errors Out Discard Packets Out Non Unicast Packets Out Unicast Packets Out Octets Interface Description User Guide Traffic Monitoring Represents the statistics for each interface type: ATM, Ethernet, or USB The packet information for the interface. The VPI/VCI values obtained from Verizon. The number of error packets received on the interface.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2.5 Advanced LAN Statistics In the Advanced Status screen, click Advanced LAN Statistics. The following screen will be displayed. After you have viewed the details in this page, click Close to return to the Advanced Status screen. DSL Connection Information This field will let you know if you have a DSL signal and the DSL rate at which you are connected.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2.6 QOS Status In the Advanced Status screen, click QOS Status. The following screen will be displayed. Click the Clear button to clear all counts and statistics (not just latency counts). Clicking Clear does not affect the Router’s configuration. (QOS must be enabled on the Router for this table to be populated.) After you have viewed the details in this page, click Close to return to the Advanced Status screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 17.2.7 Transceiver Statistics In the Advanced Status screen, click Transceiver Statistics. The following screen will be displayed. After you have viewed the details in this page, click Close to return to the Advanced Status screen. Transceiver Statistics The transceiver software version number. The CPE Vendor’s ID code for their chipset. The operational mode. Modes supported are No Mode, Multi Mode, T1.413 Mode, G.DMT Mode, and G.LITE Mode.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 18. PORT FORWARDING SERVICES For your convenience, VersaLink supports protocols for Applications, Games, and VPN-specific programs. The following chart provides port/protocol information for the supported services. NOTE: To configure the Router for a service or application, follow the steps in section 15.3.3, “Configuring Port Forwarding Services,” of this User Guide. Applications/Games/VPN Support Application/Game Port/Protocol Aliens vs.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) GameSpy Online Ghost Recon GNUtella Half Life Server Heretic II Server Hexen II Hotline Server HTTPS ICMP Echo ICQ OLD ICQ 2001b ICUII Client ICUII Client Version 4.xx IMAP IMAP v.3 Internet Phone IPSEC ALG IPSEC ESP IPSEC IKE Ivisit JKII:JO (Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast) KALI, Doom & Doom II KaZaA Limewire Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault mIRC Chat Motorhead Server 030-300536 Rev.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) MSN Game Zone MSN Game Zone (DX 7 & 8 play) MSN Messenger Napster Need for Speed 3, Hot Pursuit Need for Speed, Porsche Net2Phone NNTP Operation FlashPoint Outlaws Pal Talk pcAnywhere host Phone Free Quake 2 Quake 3 Quicktime 4/Real Audio Rainbow Six & Rogue Spear RealOne Player Real Audio Return To Castle Wolfenstein Roger Wilco SIP ALG ShoutCast Server Spinner Radio/Netscape Music SSH Secure Shell Starcraft Starfleet Command SOF/SOFII (Soldier of Fortune / Soldier
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Unreal Tournament server USENET News Service VNC, Virtual Network Computing Westwood Online, C&C World Wide Web (HTTP) Xbox Live Yahoo Messenger Chat Yahoo Messenger Phone IPSec Encryption L2TP PPTP 030-300536 Rev. A User Guide UDP 7777 (default gameplay port) 7778 (server query port) 7779,7779+ are allocated dynamically for each helper UdpLink objects, including UdpServerUplin objects. Try starting with 77797781 and add ports if needed.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 19. TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Contact your Internet service provider for technical support. 20. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS System Requirements for 10/100 Base-T/Ethernet • 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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 21. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS SOFTWARE IS COPYRIGHTED AND LICENSED (NOT SOLD). BY INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, YOU ARE ACCEPTING AND AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TO WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 6. Governing Law. This License Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. You submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the state of Illinois and agree that venue is proper in those courts with regard to any litigation arising under this Agreement. 7. Costs of Litigation.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide 22. PUBLICATION INFORMATION Verizon® VersaLink™ Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) Document Part Number 030-300536 Rev. A © 2007 Verizon All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 030-300536 Rev.
