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.