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Note that the sections highlighted in the index have been removed to keep the file size belo w 4Mb. These pages deal with the confiugration of the DSL and wired ethernet internets. No information relating to the wireless interface were contained in the deleted pages.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 Draft 4 updates section 3.1, FCC Compliance Note. Draft 5 updates the text in Figure 1 and Table 2 for snap-in wireless antenna VERSALINK™ GATEWAY (MODEL 327W) USER GUIDE Copyright © 2005 Westell, Inc. 030-300452 Rev.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................1 REGULATORY INFORMATION ...................
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.5 Firewall Log ...........................................................................................................................................141 14. DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................................................144 14.1 Full Diagnostics...........................................................
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Westell’s VersaLink™ Gateway adds reliable, high-speed, Internet access to your existing home or office phone line. Your DSL connection ends the hassles of dial-up modems and busy signals. Installation is easy ... no tools ... no headaches.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 3. REGULATORY INFORMATION This section details the FCC, compliance registration, and Canada certification notice for the VersaLink™ Gateway. 3.1 FCC Compliance Note (FCC ID: CH8D90327W30-XX) 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.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide This equipment is designated to connect to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. An ACTA compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with the equipment. See the Installation Information section of this User Guide for details.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you experience trouble with this equipment (Model 327W), do not try to repair the equipment yourself. The equipment cannot be repaired in the field and must be returned to the manufacturer. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative, and designated by the supplier. Contact Westell Technical Support at telephone no. (630) 375-4500 for instructions on product return.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The following system specifications are required for optimum performance of the VersaLink™ Gateway via 10/100 Base-T and Wireless installation. CONNECTION TYPE x x ETHERNET 1 (E1) x x x x x x x ETHERNET (E2, E3, E4) x x x x x x x WIRELESS IEEE 802.11g x x x x x 030-300452 Rev.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 5. HARDWARE FEATURES This section explains LED states and descriptions, rear panel features, and pinout descriptions of your modem 5.1 LED Indicators The LED indicators are used to verify the unit’s operation and status. LED states are described in Table 1. LED POWER ETHERNET (E1, E2, E3, E4) WIRELESS DSL 030-300452 Rev. A Table 1.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Solid Green Flashing Green INTERNET Red No Light IP is connected (the device has a WAN IP address from IPCP or DHCP and DSL is up, or a static IP address is configured, PPP negotiation has successfully completed [if used] and DSL is up and no traffic is detected).
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 5.2 Rear Panel Features The following items are located on the rear panel of the modem. See Figure 1. Tables 2 through 5 list the connector types and pinout designations. x x x x x x 2 Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g SMA connector and antenna DSL Connector (RJ-11) Reset Button 4 Ethernet Connectors (RJ-45) Power Connector (barrel) On/Off Switch Figure 1.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Table 2. Connector Descriptions NAME TYPE DSL LINE RJ-11 ETHERNET RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Connection to PC or Hub. DC 12V POWER Barrel connector Connection to DC (12V) Power Connector . Wireless ANTENNA Snap-in, non-user replaceable antenna SYMBOL FUNCTION Connects to an ADSL-equipped telephone jack or DSL connection of a POTS splitter. Connects to wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/g+ device.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 6. CUSTOMER INFORMATION To browse the Internet using your VersaLink™ Gateway, you must (1) set up your customer information, (2) confirm your DSL sync, and (3) establish a PPP session with BellSouth. Refer to the Internet service provider’s installation manual to install the software required for your Internet connection.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Customer Information User ID Password Confirm Password If applicable and different from your email address. Provided by BellSouth. Provided by BellSouth. Enter the appropriate values in the Customer Information page, and then click next to continue. 030-300452 Rev.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide After you have entered the appropriate values in the Customer Information page and clicked next, the following Auto Calendar Update Configuration page will be displayed. The Auto Calendar Update Configuration page enables you to configure your modem to automatically perform software updates when updates are available for your modem.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Time of Day to Perform Update Check Select your Time Zone Adjust for Daylight Savings Time? 6.3 an update is available for your modem. Possible responses are: 1 through 28 (Note: If you enter a value lower than 1 or higher than 28, an error message will appear when you click save.) Factory Default = 2:00 A.M. You may choose your desired setting (A.M. or P.M.).
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide For example, after you have confirmed that the Internet LED on your modem is solid green, type http://www.bellsouth.com in you browser’s address bar and press “Enter” on your keyboard. The BellSouth® home page will be displayed. Please note that the actual web page might differ from the page displayed in this document.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12. WIRELESS If you click on Wireless at the main menu, the following page will be displayed. This page enables you to set up the wireless network settings of your modem. To configure the wireless settings for VersaLink, click on the Configuration button at the right of the page.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Mode 4x Support Hide SSID Wireless Security Wireless Security Key n (where n is 1 - 4 for WEP and is blank for WPA-PSK) MAC Address Filtering 030-300452 Rev. A be set to the same channel as the AP; the station cards scan all channels and look for the modem with the correct SSID. Factory Default = Mixed This setting allows station to communicate with the modem.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.1 Configuration If you click the Configuration button at the Wireless page, the following page will be displayed. Enter the desired values in the fields provided, and then click save to allow the settings to take effect. To edit the MAC Filter Table, click the edit button. To reset this page to the previously saved settings, click reset.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Factory Default = Mixed This setting allows station to communicate with the modem. Possible responses are: Mixed: Station using 802.11b or 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem using both 11b and 11g rates. 11b only: Stations using 802.11b or 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem using only 11b rates. 11g only: Only stations using 802.11g cards can communicate with the modem.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Wireless Configuration Wireless Operation Network Name (SSID) Channel Mode 4x Support Hide SSID 030-300452 Rev. A Factory Default = Enabled. Displays the current setting of the modem’s wireless operation. This string, (32 characters or less) is the name associated with the modem. To connect to the modem, the SSID on a station card must match the SSID on the modem.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide match the Network Name (SSID) in order to connect to the modem. Wireless Security (if WPA-PSK is used) Factory Default=WEP Wireless Security Possible Responses: Disabled: No security is used. WPA-PSK: WPA encryption methods are used to encrypt and secure the connection and the data being sent to and from the modem.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked save in the Wireless Configuration page, the following pop-up will be displayed. Click OK to continue. If you clicked the add button in the Wireless MAC Address Filter Table, the following page will be displayed. After you have entered the desired MAC Address settings, click save to save your settings. 030-300452 Rev.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked save, the following page will be displayed. This page enables you to add, edit or delete stations at the MAC Address Filter table. After you have made the desired changes to this page, click the save button to allow the changes to take effect. 030-300452 Rev.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2 Statistics If you click the Statistics button at the Wireless page, the following page will be displayed. This page provides information about your modem’s wireless connection. To clear the statistics in this page, click on clear. Wireless Card Information Network Name (SSID) 802.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide OUT-Fragments OUT-Dropped Frames, too many retries OUT-Frames after one or more retries IN-Unicast Frames IN-Multicast Frames IN-Fragments IN-Dropped Frames Wireless Stations List Station MAC Address State Active Rate 030-300452 Rev. A was a multicast address (received by more that one station): not necessarily broadcast to all stations, but more than a single station.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 18. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DSL x x x x x LEDs x x x x x DSL Line Code: Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) DSL Rates: 32 kbps to 8 Mbps downstream and 32 kbps to 800 Kbps upstream Power spectral density: -40 dBm/Hz DSL Impedance: 100 Ohms DSL Performance: Performance: per G.992.1, ANSI T1.413.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 19. 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.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, THE SOFTWARE CD, AND THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED THEREIN, ARE LICENSED "AS IS," AND LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 6. Limitation of Liability.
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030-300452 Rev. A BellSouthVersaLinkGateway 3/6/06 – Draft 5 VersaLink Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 20. PUBLICATION INFORMATION Westell® Versa Link™ Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Part no. 030-300452 Rev. A Copyright © 2005 Westell, Inc. All rights reserved. Westell, Inc. 750 North Commons Drive Aurora, Illinois 60504 USA www.westell.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 030-300452 Rev.
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