Connecting Wireless Devices To Your Router - Verizon FiOS 9100EM User Manual

Verizon FiOS Router (Model 9100EM)

5.3 Connecting Wireless Devices to Your Router

IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to the Router via a wireless network adapter, the SSID must be the same for
both the Router and your PC's wireless network adapter. The default SSID for the Router is the serial number of the
unit (located below the bar code on the bottom of the router and also on the shipping carton). The SSID is also
provided in the Router's Web pages, in the Wireless section. On your PC, locate and run the utility software
provided with your PC's wireless network adapter. Then, enter the Router's SSID value (in order to communicate
with the Router, the PC's wireless network adapter must be configured with the SSID). Later, for privacy, you can
change the SSID by following the procedures outlined in section 11.2, "Basic Security Settings."
NOTE: Client PCs can use any Wireless 802.11b/g card to communicate with the Router. By default your Router is
enabled for Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security. Whenever, WEP is configured in the Router, the PC's
wireless card must use the same WEP security code type as the one provided in Router. The WEP security code is
also located on a label on the bottom of the Router. Always check that your PC's wireless adapter is configured
properly for whichever network setting you use: WEP or WPA. You can configure the settings in the advanced
properties of the PC's wireless network adapter.
To network your Router to PCs in your home or office using a wireless installation, follow the steps below:
1. Connect your Router to your broadband service as explained in section 5.1.
5. Ensure that each PC on your wireless network has an 802.11b/g wireless network adapter installed.
6. Ensure that appropriate drivers for your wireless adapter have been installed on each PC.
7. Make sure the wireless antenna is screwed on to the connector on the rear of the router and firmly locked into
place. Then, orient the antenna to appropriate position.
8. Connect the power supply cord to the power connector marked 12 VDC on the back of the Router. Plug the
other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket, and then power up the Router.
9. Check to see if the Router's POWER LED is solid green. This indicates that Router is powered on.
10. Check to see if the Router's COAX WAN LED is solid Green. This means the COAX connection is functioning
properly.
11. Check to see if the Router's WIRELESS LED is solid Green. This means that the wireless interface is
functioning properly.
12. After you have logged on to your account and established an Internet connection, as explained later in this
document, check to see if the Router's INTERNET LED is solid green. Solid green indicates that an Internet
link has been established.
Congratulations! You have completed the steps to connect wireless devices to your Router. Now proceed to section
6 to access your Router's Web pages.
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User Guide
June 2008