User guide

Westell, Inc. Quick Start Guide 11
030-300391 Rev. A May 2004
2B. Installation via Wireless
IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to VersaLink via a wireless network
adapter, the service set ID (SSID) must be the same for both VersaLink and your
PC’s wireless network adapter. The default SSID for VersaLink is the serial
number of the unit (located below the bar code on the bottom of the unit and
also on the Westell shipping carton). Locate and run the utility software
provided with your PC’s Wireless network adapter and enter the SSID value.
The PC’s wireless network adapter must be configured with the SSID (in order
to communicate with VersaLink) before you begin the account setup and
configuration procedures. Later, for privacy you can change the SSID by
following the procedures outlined in the Wireless Configuration section of the
User Guide provided with your kit.
NOTE: Client PCs can use any Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 802.11b/g/g+ certified
card to communicate with VersaLink. The Wireless card and VersaLink must
use the same Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security code type. The factory
default for WEP is DISABLED. If you enable WEP, you must ensure the
network setting for your wireless adapter is set to “Must Use Shared Key for
WEP” or “Open Wi-Fi.” You must ensure that your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter is
configured properly for whichever network setting you use. You can access the
settings in the advanced properties of the wireless network adapter.