Westell Technologies Versalink 327W - Manual (Page 61)

030-300500 Rev. A 61 October 2006
User Guide VersaLink™ Gateway (Model 327W)
Wireless Configuration
Wireless Operation Factory Default = Enabled.
When disabled, no stations will be able to connect to the VersaLink.
Network Name (SSID) This string, (32 characters or less) is the name associated with the AP. To connect to
the AP, the SSID on a Station card must match the SSID on the AP card or be set to
“ANY.”
Channel Factory Default = 6
The AP transmits and receives data on this channel. The number of channels to choose
from is pre-programmed into the AP card. Station cards do not have to be set to the
same channel as the AP; the Stations scan all channels, and look for an AP to connect
to.
Mode Factory Default = Mixed
This setting allows station to communicate with VersaLink.
Possible Responses:
Mixed: Station using any of the 802.11b, 802.11b+, and 802.11g rates can
communicate with VersaLink.
11b only: Communication with VersaLink is limited to 802.11b
11b+: Stations using any of the 802.11b and 802.11b+ rates can communicate with
VersaLink
11g only: Communication with VersaLink is limited to 802.11g
4x Support Factory Default = Disabled
When selected, this enables/disables the 4X option.
If enabled, 4X support provides additional algorithms for increased throughput. The
station cards must also support this option.
Hide SSID Factory Default = Disabled.
If Enabled, VersaLink will not bradcast the SSID. Stations must configure the SSID to
match the Network Name (SSID) to connect to VersaLink.
If you click save in the Wireless Configuration screen, the following pop-up will be displayed. Click OK to save
the settings.