User guide

030-300505 Rev. A 39 April 2007

User GuideVersaLink Wireless Gatewa

(

Model 327W

)

Click the desired option button.

If WEP is selected, the Router will allow you to enter WEP key values for wireless

security, and any wireless computer can connect to the Router (as long as its SSID and

security settings matches the Router’s).

If Off is selected, you will not be allowed to enter WEP key values, and wireless traffic

will not be encrypted. This maximizes the risk of unauthorized access to your computer.

WEP Key Entry Type Factory Default = Hex

Choose the desired WEP Key EntryType from the drop-down menu.

A WEP key is treated as either a string of text (ASCII) characters or a set of hexadecimal

(Hex) characters.

Possible Responses:

Hex (hexadecimal) – Selecting Hex allows you to enter characters from (A-F) or (0-9) as

the key code.

ASCII (text) – Selecting ASCII allows you to enter characters from (A-Z) or (0-9) as the

key code.

WEP Key Choose the desired WEP Key encryption from the drop-down menu.

The WEP key value is used to encrypt your wireless traffic.

The Router supports 64/40-bit, 128/104-bit, or 256/232-bit WEP encryption.

Key Code

Enter the key code values in this field.

ASCII: If you are using an ASCII key code, the number of characters entered into this

field must be either 5 (for 40/64 bit encryption), 13 (for 128 bit encryption) or 29 (for

256 bit encryption).

HEX: If you are using a Hex key code, the number of characters that you can enter into

this field must be either 10 (for 40/64 bit encryption), 26 (for 128 bit encryption) or 58

(for 256 bit encryption). The only allowable hexadecimal characters are: A-F and 0-9.

Note: Do not use symbols or blank spaces in the key code field.

4x Support Factory Default = Off

Select On to turn on the 4X feature.

Select Off to turn off the 4X feature.

When On is selected, this feature provides additional algorithms for increased wireless

throughput. Note: This feature will only operate with wireless clients that support this

feature. Verify with the manufacturer of your wireless client that 4X is supported.

Current Wireless Status Displays the settings and packet information for your Wireless connection. Settings

displayed in this window can be configured through the Basic Security Settings screen or

through the Advanced Security Settings screen.