Layer w/2 QOS with VLAN tagging • HotSpot • Simultaneous public/private network support Hereafter, the Verizon® VersaLink™ Wireless Gateway will be referred to as “VersaLink,” “Router,” or “Modem.” 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never install any telephone wiring during a lightning storm. •...
You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe such action is necessary. If you experience trouble with this equipment (Model 327W), do not try to repair the equipment yourself.
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.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 4. NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS The following system specifications are required for optimum performance of the Router via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet or USB installations. Connection Type Minimum System Requirements • Pentium or equivalent class machines or higher ®...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 5. HARDWARE FEATURES 5.1 LED Indicators This section explains the LED States and Descriptions. LED indicators are used to verify the unit’s operation and status. LED States and Descriptions State Description Solid Green Router power is ON.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 5.2 Cable Connectors and Switch Locations • DSL connector (RJ-11) • Reset push button • (4) Ethernet connectors (RJ-45) optional uplink port • (4) Ethernet connector (RJ-45) with optional UPLINK/E1 uplink port NOTE: When using the optional UPLINK/E1 jack (when VersaLink is configured for WAN Uplink mode), Ethernet LAN connection is limited to ports E2, E3, and E4.
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) (yellow) • RJ-11 Phone cable • Verizon CD-ROM containing User Guide in PDF format • Wireless antenna 6.3 Microfilters ADSL signals must be blocked from reaching each telephone, answering machine, fax machine, computer Modem or any similar conventional device. Failure to do so may degrade telephone voice quality and ADSL performance.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 6.4 Hardware Installations The following instructions explain how to install your VersaLink Gateway using 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, Wireless, or Ethernet Uplink connections. Before you begin, please read the following notes: NOTE: 1. If your Ethernet card does not auto-negotiate, set it to half duplex. Refer to the Ethernet card manufacturer’s instructions for installing and configuring your Ethernet card.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 6.4.1 Connecting VersaLink via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet To connect your VersaLink using the 10/100-BaseT Ethernet connection, please follow these steps: 1. Connect the DSL phone cable from the connector marked DSL on the rear panel of VersaLink to the telephone line jack (equipped with DSL service) on the wall.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 3. Make sure the wireless antenna is screwed on to the connector on the rear of the modem and firmly locked into place. Then, orient the antenna to appropriate position. 4. Connect the DSL phone cable from the connector marked DSL on the rear panel of VersaLink to the telephone line jack (equipped with DSL service) on the wall.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from any one of the three Ethernet jacks marked E2, E3, or E4 on the rear panel of the VersaLink to the Ethernet port on your computer. Repeat this step to connect up to three additional PCs to VersaLink;...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 7. ACCESSING VERSALINK 7.1 Logging on to VersaLink This section explains the logon procedures for your VersaLink. This procedure should be used any time you want to access or make changes to VersaLink’s configurations or firewall settings.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 7.2 Changing the Password After you have clicked OK in the Modem Secure screen, the following User Settings screen will appear. This screen allows you to change the default administrator name and password to the values of your choice. The password change is required to continue your network logon.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked OK in the pop-up screen, the following screen will appear. This is the main page of your Router’s Web pages, also referred to in this document as the home page. You can access this page by clicking Main in the navigational menu located across the top of the Router’s Web pages.
Use this page to determine the status of your DSL and Internet connections. IMPORTANT: You must have active DSL service before the Router can synchronize with Verizon’s equipment. To determine if the Router has established a DSL link, do any of the following: •...
Status field will display Connected. 8.2 Setting Up an Account Profile Your account profile is used to identify you to Verizon. To begin your account setup, go to the My Modem panel in the home page. Next, click the Not Connected link.
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Clicking this icon allows you to expand the page to view additional entries. Collapse Clicking this icon allows you to collapse the page. Connect Clicking this icon allows you to connect to Verizon Disconnect Clicking this icon allows you to disconnect from Verizon. 030-300505 Rev. A...
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Edit: Click the Edit icon for My Connection to set up your connection profile. My Connection is the name of the default connection profile that you will use to connect to Verizon. Then, if you want, you can click Add to add additional connection profiles, and assign one as your default profile.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Next, select the connection type (Manual, On Demand, Always On) that you want to use for your default connection profile. • Manual: Select this option if you want to manually establish your PPP session.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide To save your account password, in the Save Password field, click the top option button. Clicking this option button allows the Router to make a PPP connection without first prompting you for a password. (By default this option is already selected;...
After you have set up your account profile using the steps explained in section 8.2, you are ready to establish a PPP session (Internet connection) with Verizon. View the DSL Connection screen. If the PPP Status field displays Down, you do not have an Internet connection established. To establish an Internet connection, click connect. The PPP Status field will briefly display connecting;...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 8.4 Disconnecting from the Internet If you have finished browsing the Internet and want to disconnect from your Internet service provider, from the My Modem panel in the home page, click the connected link (next to Internet Status). The following DSL Connection screen will appear.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked OK to disconnect your PPP session, after a brief moment, the PPP Status in the DSL Connection screen should display Down. Also, at the home page in the My Modem panel, the Internet Status field will display Not Connected. Although your Internet connection is down, your DSL session will not be affected.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 9. SETTING UP MACINTOSH OS X This section provides instructions on how to use Macintosh Operating System 10 with the Router. Follow the instructions in this section to create a new network configuration for Macintosh OS X.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 9.3 Creating a New Location After clicking the Network icon, the Network screen will appear. Select New Location from the Location field. 9.4 Naming the New Location After selecting New Location in the Network screen, the following screen will appear. In the field labeled Name your new location:, change the text from “Untitled”...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 9.6 Checking the IP Connection To verify that the computer is communicating with the Router, follow the instructions below. 1. Go to the “Apple” icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 9.7 Accessing Your Router In your Internet Explorer Web browser address bar, type http://dslrouter/. Next, press Enter on your keyboard. The Modem Secure screen will appear. Please proceed to the Modem Secure screen in section 7.1 of this User Guide for logon instructions.
Apply (or Save where applicable) to allow the changes to take effect in the Router. NOTE: If you need help, go to the Quick Links section in the home page and then click Verizon Help. Clicking this link takes you to Verizon’s OnLine Help site where you can find additional information about your DSL Router.
Main in the top navigational menu. The following home page will appear. The home page allows you to view connection information reported by your Router and to quickly access Internet services provided by Verizon. The following sections discuss each panel in the Main page. The Main page will be referred to as the home page throughout this User Guide.
Verizon. Internet IP Address This is a WAN IP address that has been assigned to your Router by Verizon. You will receive the WAN IP address only after your Router has established an Internet connection with Verizon. (The LAN IP address of your Router is “192.168.1.1”...
Action Zone panel. NOTE: The links displayed in the Action Zone panel are specific to the services offered by Verizon and will be available only after you have established a PPP session (Internet connection) with Verizon.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12. WIRELESS SETTINGS If you click Wireless Settings in the top navigational menu, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to you configure the Router’s wireless connection settings. 030-300505 Rev. A...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.1 Basic Security Settings If you select Wireless Settings from the top navigation menu and then select Basic Security Settings in the submenu options at the left of the screen, the following screen will appear. Enter the appropriate settings in the fields provided, and then click Apply to allow the settings to take effect.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Basic Security Settings Wireless Operation Factory Default = On Choose the desired setting. When On is selected, wireless stations (wireless computers or other wireless devices) can connect to the Router, as long as the appropriate settings are configured in the wireless station’s network adapter.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Click the desired option button. If WEP is selected, the Router will allow you to enter WEP key values for wireless security, and any wireless computer can connect to the Router (as long as its SSID and security settings matches the Router’s).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2 Advanced Security Settings If you select Wireless Settings from the top navigational menu and then select Advanced Security Settings in the submenu options at the left of the screen, the following screen will appear. The following table explains the details of the Advanced Security Settings screen.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.1 Securing the Wireless Traffic In the Advanced Security Settings screen, select one of the following options to secure your wireless traffic. • WEP: Selecting this option button allows you to enable a WEP key for wireless security. (WEP is the recommended setting.)
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.1.1 WEP Security If you select WEP in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will be displayed. NOTE: A WEP key is treated as either a string of text (ASCII) characters or a set of hexadecimal (Hex) characters.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.1.2 WPA Security If you select WPA in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will appear. Enter the appropriate values in the fields, and then click Apply to allow the settings to take effect.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide After you have entered your values and clicked Apply in the WPA screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The pop-up screen indicates that wireless access may be interrupted. Click OK to continue.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.2 SSID Broadcast If you click the SSID Broadcast link in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will be displayed. When SSID Broadcast is enabled, any computer or wireless device using the SSID of “ANY” can see the Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.3 Wireless MAC Authentication If you select the Wireless MAC authentication link in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you configure wireless MAC address authentication in the Router. By enabling the Access List, you can permit or restrict wireless access to the Router based on specific MAC addresses.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Add, the following screen will appear. Enter the desired settings, and then click Apply. Traffic Allowed: When the MAC Filter is enabled, only stations in the MAC Filter Table (which are set to “Allowed”) will have access to the Router.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide After you have entered your values and clicked Apply in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The pop-up screen indicates that wireless access may be interrupted. Click OK to continue.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.4 802.11b/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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 12.2.5 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Slot Time Algorithm Factory Default = Local STA’s Possible Responses: Always Off: Transmissions are done using a 20 usec slot time. Always ON: Transmissions are done using a usec slot time (SST). Local STA’s: If all associated stations support SST, then the 9 usec slot time is used.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13. MY NETWORK This section discusses details about your Router’s network. 13.1 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).
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.1.1 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.1.3 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 drop- down menu to assign a different icon to this device.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.1.5 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).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2 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.
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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. Unlike physical hardware connections, virtual connections are defined by data. The VPI/VCI and account parameters are provided by Verizon.
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WAN Uplink port mode, refer to section 13.2.3, “Configuring VersaPort.” 2. You should not change the VC settings unless instructed by Verizon. If you change any settings in this screen, you must click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. To expand the VCs list, click the expand icon located below Status.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide VC Settings Allows you to enable or disable your VC (Virtual Connection). This field must Status display “Enable” in order to allow edits to the VC settings. Displays the VPI (Virtual Path Indicator) value for a particular VC, which is defined by your Service Provider.
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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. To edit a VC setting, click the edit icon adjacent to the “Enabled”...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) 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 15.2, “Restore Defaults,”...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Status The protocol status. PPPoE / PPPoA Settings IP Address Displays the IP network address that your Router is on. Gateway Displays the Router’s IP address DNS Primary Provided by Verizon DNS Secondary...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.2.3 Configuring the Router’s Protocol Settings for Bridge To configure the Router’s protocol settings for Bridge, access to the VC 1 Configuration screen, as explained earlier in section 13.2.2.1, “Editing VC Protocol Settings.” At the VC 1 Configuration screen, select Bridge from the Protocol drop-down menu.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Protocol Mode 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 327W) User Guide 13.2.2.3.1 Bridge Protocol— Bridge Mode For example, if you select Bridge as the Protocol, and then select Bridge from the Bridge Mode drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. IMPORTANT: If you configure the Router to use Bridge protocol and Bridge Mode, you must disable the Router’s DHCP server.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide VC 1 – Bridge Protocol (Bridge Mode) VC Status 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Apply in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The Router must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect. Click OK to continue. If you clicked OK, the following screen will appear. After a brief delay, the home page will be displayed.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.2.3.3 Bridge Protocol—Proxy Bridge Mode If you select Bridge as the Protocol, and then select Proxy 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.2.4 Configuring the Router’s Protocol Settings for Classical IPoA To configure your protocol settings for Classical IPoA, access to the VC 1 Configuration screen, as explained earlier in section 13.2.2.1 “Editing VC Protocol Settings.” At the VC 1 Configuration screen, select Classical IPoA from the Protocol drop-down menu.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 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. Possible Responses: PPPoA = Point to Point Protocol over ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.3 Configuring VersaPort (LAN Ethernet/WAN Uplink) If you clicked the VersaPort (Ethernet 1) 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.3.1 Enabling LAN Ethernet Port—Disabling WAN Uplink Port If you selected LAN Ethernet port 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).
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you selected LAN Ethernet port in the VersaPort screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. The Router must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect. Click OK to continue.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.3.2 Enabling WAN Uplink Port—Disabling LAN Ethernet Port If you selected WAN Uplink port 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.3.3 Editing the VC Protocol Settings for WAN Uplink Port After you have configured the Router for WAN Uplink port, in the preceding steps, select My Network from the top navigational menu, and then select Network Connections from the menu options at the left of the screen. The following screen will appear.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.3.3.1 Configuring the WAN Uplink Protocol Settings for PPPoE NOTE: The instructions in this section refer to the Router configured for WAN Uplink mode. Be sure that you have selected WAN Uplink port from the drop-down menu in the VersaPort screen.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked the expand button, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to configure the desired PPPoE settings for WAN Uplink port. At the VersaPort screen, do the following: 1. Confirm that PPPoE is selected in the Protocol drop-down menu.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide accept static IP address information. Then, manually enter the IP values into the fields. Obtain these values from Verizon. IP Address The IP network address that your Router is on. Gateway The Router’s IP gateway address.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 13.2.3.3.2 Configuring the WAN Uplink Protocol Settings for Routed IP NOTE: The instructions in this section refer to the Router when it is configured for WAN Uplink mode. In the VersaPort screen, be sure that you have selected WAN Uplink port from drop-down menu.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked the expand button, the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to configure the desired Routed IP settings for WAN Uplink port. At the VersaPort screen, do the following: 1.
IMPORTANT: If you need help, click Main in the top navigational menu to go to the home page. In the Quick Links section of the home page, click Verizon Help. Clicking this link takes you to Verizon’s OnLine Help site, where you can access additional information about your DSL Router.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide After you have edited your firewall rules, clicked Save. The settings will be saved to flash (a temporary storage area in your Router). Next, click Apply to apply the settings to your Router. The Router’s security level will automatically switch to Custom Security.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.1 Editing a Connection Profile Port Forwarding services can be added to connection profiles. To edit an existing profile, and then later add port forwarding services to the profile, follow the instructions in this section.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Type the name of your choice in the field provided. Click Apply to allow the change to take effect. The name you entered should now be displayed in the Current Profile drop-down menu. Notice that “Default” is no longer displayed.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.2 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 the Current Profile drop-down menu, and then select A New Service Profile #1.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide For example, “My First Service Profile” is the name that has been entered in the Profile Name field. Click Apply. If you clicked Apply, the following screen will be displayed. The Current Profile field now displays the profile name that you entered.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.3 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. For example, if you want to attach specific services to a profile or if you want to set up a different connection setting for a profile.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.3.1 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.3.2 Adding a Predefined Port Forwarding Service to a Profile To add a predefined port forwarding service to a profile, in the New Port Forwarding Rule screen, perform the following steps: 1. Select the desired service from the Select a Service drop-down menu. After you have selected a service, it will appear in the window.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following screen will be displayed. In this example, the screen shows that service “America Online” has been added to the “Default” profile. • To add additional predefined services, in the Port Forwarding screen, first select the desired profile from the Current Profile drop-down menu.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.3.3 Creating a Customized Port Forwarding Service To create a customized port forwarding service, click Add in the Port Forwarding screen. If you clicked Add, the following screen will be displayed. Click Create.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Create, the following Create Port Forwarding Service screen will appear. Using this screen, you can create port forwarding and port triggering services for your Router. The following sections explain how to customize these services in your Router.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide NOTE: If you clicked Cancel in the Create Port Forwarding Service screen, the service you created will be displayed; however, it will not be activated in your Router. You must click Apply to allow the settings to take effect.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following Service Details screen will be displayed. Click Done. 6. Return to the New Port Forwarding Rule screen and, from the drop-down menu, select the name of the service that you created in Step 1 (the name will appear at the bottom of the list under User Defined Services).
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following screen will appear. The Port Forwarding service has been added to the list of active services. To add additional port forwarding services to your Router, repeat steps 1 through 9.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.3.3.2 Creating a Service Based on Specific Port Triggering Ports The Trigger Ports feature allows you to forward a range of ports to an IP address on the LAN only after specific outbound traffic. You can set up a port triggering entry based on your specific ports.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked the Port Triggering option button in the preceding screen, the following Create Port Triggering Service screen will be displayed. 2. Type the name of the custom service that you are creating in the field provided. This will be the name of the port forwarding service for which you are configuring specific Port Triggering rules.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Port Triggering Service Global Port Start The WAN side TCP/UDP start port. Global Port End The WAN side TCP/UDP end port. Local Port Start The local LAN side TCP/UDP start port. Local Port End The local LAN side TCP/UDP end port.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 5. Return to the New Port Forwarding Rule screen and, from the Select a Service drop-down menu, select the name of the service that you created in Step 2 (the name will appear at the bottom of the list under User Defined Services).
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.3.3.4 Deleting a Port Forwarding Service If you have created a port forwarding or port triggering service and have added it to your Router’s list of active services, at the Port Forwarding screen you can do one of the following: •...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.4 DMZ Host—Single IP Address Passthrough In the Firewall Settings screen, select DMZ Host from the submenu options displayed 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide To configure DMZ Host, in the DMZ Host screen, select a device from the drop-down menu. The selected device will share your WAN IP address. Next, click Enable to allow the setting to take effect.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide To confirm that DMZ Host has been enabled, select Firewall Settings in the top navigational menu, and then click DMZ Host in the submenu options at the left of the screen. Next, click Yes in the warning screen. The following DMZ Host screen will be displayed.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Disable, the following screen will be displayed. Click OK to continue. If you clicked OK, the following pop-up screen will appear. The Router must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.5 Remote Administration In the Firewall Settings screen, select Remote Administration from the submenu options displayed 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Remote Administration User Name Enter the user name in this field. Password Enter your password in this field. Timeout Default = 20 minutes Enter the number of minutes after which remote access will be deactivated. (It will also be deactivated if the Router is reset to factory defaults).
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide The following screen shows a check mark in the Enable Remote Access box, and displays the following message: Remote access is currently enabled. After 20 minutes of inactivity, or on reboot, remote access will be automatically disabled.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.6 Static NAT In the Firewall Settings screen, select Static NAT from the submenu options displayed 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide The following screen shows that Static NAT has been enabled for the device you selected. 030-300505 Rev. A April 2007...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.6.2 Disabling Static NAT To disable Static NAT (if it has been previously enabled), click Disable in the Static NAT screen. 030-300505 Rev. A April 2007...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 14.7 Security Log In the Firewall Settings screen, select Security Log from the submenu options displayed 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Security Log Close Clicking this button closes the security log screen. Clear log Clicking this button removes all entries from the log. Settings Clicking this button opens a new window that contains configuration settings for selecting the information that you want logged.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15. ADVANCED The following sections discuss the advanced features of your Router, such as IP address distribution, firmware upgrades, etc. IMPORTANT: This section assumes that you have active DSL and Internet service. If you select Advanced in the top navigational menu, a warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Yes in the warning screen, the following screen will appear. The Advanced screen allows you to access various configurable features in your Router. To access a feature, click the link of the feature that you want to access.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you want to PING using the System Self Test screen (diagnostics page) shown above, enter your DNS or IP address in the fields provided and click on the test button. The System Self Test will run a diagnostic test that executes independent of firewall security settings.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Possible Responses: Connection Up: VersaLink has established a connection No Connection: There is no PPP connection Initiating Connection: The PPP connection process has been initiated Connection Halted: A successful PPP connection was halted Cannot Connect: A PPP connection could not be made because of a PPPoE session failure.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.2 Restore Defaults In the Advanced screen, click Restore Defaults. This screen allows you to restore the Router to its factory default settings. To restore the Router, click the Restore Defaults button. IMPORTANT: If you click Restore Defaults, any settings that you have configured in the Router will be erased, and any data that the Router has reported will be lost.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide After the Router has reset, the Router Secure screen will be displayed. Follow the instructions explained in section 7.1, “Logging on to the Router,” to log on to your Router. 15.3 Reboot Gateway In the Advanced screen, click Reboot Gateway.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.4 Users In the Advanced screen, click Users. The following User Settings screen allows you to change the administrator’s user name and password. Type the desired values in the fields provided, and then click Apply to allow the settings to take effect.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.5 QOS In the Advanced screen, click QOS. This screen allows you to configure Quality of Service parameters in the Router. Select the desired Quality of Service settings, and then click Apply to allow the setting to take effect.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.6 Remote Administration In the Advanced screen, click Remote Administration. This screen allows you to configure your Router so that it can be accessed remotely via a URL. Configure this feature to allow maintenance or troubleshooting for your Router.
It is recommended that you do not change this setting. Enable ATM 0/21 Loopback Factory Default = Enabled This option enables the 0/21 loopback, which is used by Verizon. Note: It is recommended that you do not that you change this setting. 030-300505 Rev. A...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you changed the ATM Loopback settings and clicked Save in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. Click OK to continue. If you clicked OK in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The Router must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect.
In the Advanced screen, click Detect WAN Configuration. This screen displays the details of your WAN connection. NOTE: If you have not established and DSL connection with Verizon’s equipment and have not established an Internet connection with Verizon, the Router will report Detection Disabled. Confirm that you have Internet connection with Verizon.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Enable Continuous Retries, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click OK to continue. If you clicked OK, the following screen will appear. If want to disable continuous retries, click Disable Continuous Retries.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.9 DNS Server In the Advanced screen, click DNS Server. The following screen will appear. Your Router contains a built-in DNS server. When an IP address is assigned, the Router will interrogate the new device for a machine name using several well-known networking protocols.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked ADD DNS Entry, the following screen will appear. Type the Host Name and IP Address in the fields provided. Then, click Apply to continue. For example, the following screen shows appropriate DNS values in the fields. Click Apply.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Apply, the following screen will be displayed. This screen shows that the Host Name and IP Address have been added to the DNS server. If you want to delete a DNS entry, click the delete icon next to the Host Name and IP address that you want to delete.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.10 Configuration File In the Advanced screen, click Configuration File. This screen allows you to save and load configuration files, which are used to back up and restore the Router’s current configuration. NOTE: Backup settings are stored in a separate area of flash, not to an external backup source.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.11 Firmware Upgrade In the Advanced screen, click Firmware Upgrade. This screen is used to update the firmware that controls the operation of your Router. The updated firmware may be loaded from a CD-ROM, from a file stored on a local hard drive within your network, or from an update file stored on an Internet server.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked Upgrade Now, the following screen will appear. IMPORTANT: Once the transfer has started, do not turn off your Router’s power, and do not navigate to other Web pages until the upload has completed.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide After the upload has completed, the following screen will appear. Please wait a brief moment while your Router is being reset. After the Router has been reset, the home page will appear. Confirm that you have a DSL link and that the PPP Status displays UP.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.12 Universal Plug and Play In the Advanced screen, click Universal Plug and Play. This feature advertises the presence of your Router on the LAN. To enable UPnP in your Router, do the following: 1.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.13 Routing In the Advanced screen, click Routing. The Routing table maintains the routes or paths of where specific types of data shall be routed across a network. To add a new static route in the Router, click New Route.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked New Route, the following screen will appear. Enter the appropriate values in the fields, and then click Apply. 15.14 IP Address Distribution In the Advanced screen, click IP Address Distribution. The following screen will appear. IP Address Distribution allows you to configure the Router’s DHCP server to automatically assign IP address to local devices connected to...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide IP Address Distribution IP Address Factory Default = Private LAN Distribution This setting allows VersaLink to automatically assign IP addresses to local devices connected to the LAN. Off = DHCP Server is disabled Private LAN = DHCP addresses will be issued from the Private LAN DHCP server.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you selected Off, the following screen will appear. Click Apply to save the settings. If you click Reset, the screen will refresh, and the previously saved settings will remain active. IMPORTANT: 1. Whenever you change the settings in a screen, the screen will display the changes; however, you must click Apply to allow the changes to take effect in the Router.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.15 Private LAN—Configuring NAT In the Advanced screen, click Private LAN. The following screen will appear. Private LAN allows you to set up a network behind your Router. If you change the settings in this screen, click Apply. If you click Reset, the screen will refresh and the previously saved settings will remain active.
VersaLink to use LAN IP addresses that are accessible from the WAN. Public LAN allows your computer to have global address ability. NOTE: To utilize the Public LAN feature in your VersaLink, Verizon must support Public LAN and Static IP. If you have questions about the feature, contact Verizon for details.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide Public LAN Public LAN DHCP Server Enable Default = Disabled (deselected) If this box contains a check mark, this enables DHCP addresses to be served from the Public LAN pool. Public LAN Enable...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked the Public LAN Enable box, the following screen will appear. After you have made changes to this screen, click Apply to allow the settings to take effect. If the settings you have entered in the Public LAN Configuration screen are incorrect, the following warning messages may be appear in pop-up screens.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you clicked OK, the following screen will appear. After a brief delay, the home page will appear. Confirm that you have a DSL link and that your PPP Status displays UP. 15.17 VLAN Configuration In the Advanced screen, click VLAN Configuration.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide VLAN Configuration VLAN Enable Factory Default = Disabled If this box is checked, VLAN will be Enabled (activated). This will allow VLAN tagging to occur according to the data port’s configuration. LAN Port This allows you to select the LAN port that you wish to configure.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 15.18 RIP Configuration In the Advanced screen, click RIP Configuration. The following screen will appear. RIP (Routing Interface Protocol) is a dynamic inter-network routing protocol primarily used in interior routing environments. A dynamic routing protocol, as opposed to a static routing protocol, automatically discovers routes and builds routing tables.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide RIPv2 RIPv1 or RIPv2 Transmit The version of RIP to be transmitted. (WAN side RIP never transmits) Possible Responses: None RIPv1 RIPv1 Compatible RIPv2 RIPv2 Authentication Mode If using RIP V2, you must select the type of authentication to use.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16. SYSTEM MONITORING If you click System Monitoring in the top navigational menu, a warning screen will display the following message: Any changes made in this section may affect your device’s performance and configuration.
Media Access Controller (MAC) i.e., hardware address of this device, assigned by the manufacturer. Broadband Connection Type The protocol used to establish an Internet connection with Verizon. Active Status The duration that VersaLink has been in use (measured in hours: minutes: seconds).
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2 Advanced Status If you select System Monitoring in the top navigational menu, and then click Advanced Status in 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.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2.1 System Logging In the Advanced Status screen, click System Logging. The following screen will be displayed. At the Logs drop-down menu, do any of the following: • Select All to list both Connection and System logs.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide If you selected All from the Logs drop-down menu, the following screen will appear. You may need to scroll down to the bottom of the logs screen to view all the logged events. After you have viewed the logs, do any of the following: •...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide To save a copy of the logs to a location on your computer, in the System Log page, click Printable Format. The following screen will appear. Click File > Save As from the menu options, and then save the file to the desired location.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2.2 Full Status/System-wide Monitoring of Connections In the Advanced Status screen, click Full Status/System-wide Monitoring of Connection. The following screen will be displayed. After viewing the details of your Router’s connection, you can do any of the following: •...
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Service Name The connection profile name to used to establish your Internet connection User Name The user name (Account ID) used to identify you to Verizon and to establish your Internet connection, provided by Verizon Received Packets The number of packets received in to the Router’s LAN and WAN interfaces Sent Packets The number of packets sent out from the Router’s LAN and WAN interfaces...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2.3 Traffic Monitoring In the Advanced Status screen, click Traffic Monitoring. The following screen will be displayed. After viewing your Router’s traffic details, you can do any of the following: • Click the ATM link to go to the Advanced DSL Configuration page and edit your connection settings. Refer to section 13.2.2 for additional details on this feature.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide VPI/VCI The VPI/VCI values obtained from Verizon. In Errors The number of error packets received on the interface. In Discard Packets The number of discarded packets received on the interface. In Non Unicast Packets The number of non-Unicast packets received on the interface.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2.5 Advanced LAN Statistics In the Advanced Status screen, click Advanced LAN Statistics. The following screen will be displayed. After you have viewed the details in this page, click Close to return to the Advanced Status screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2.6 QOS Status In the Advanced Status screen, click QOS Status. The following screen will be displayed. Click the Clear button to clear all counts and statistics (not just latency counts). Clicking Clear does not affect the Router’s configuration.
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide QOS Status Queue Number Indicates the DiffServ Queue. Possible Responses: 0 = Best Effort (BE) 1 = Assured Forwarding 1 (AF1) 2 = Assured Forwarding 2 (AF2) 3 = Assured Forwarding 2 (AF3)
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 16.2.7 Transceiver Statistics In the Advanced Status screen, click Transceiver Statistics. The following screen will be displayed. After you have viewed the details in this page, click Close to return to the Advanced Status screen.
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 17. PORT FORWARDING SERVICES For your convenience, VersaLink supports protocols for Applications, Games, and VPN-specific programs. The following chart provides port/protocol information for the supported services. NOTE: To configure the Router for a service or application, follow the steps in section 14.3.3, “Configuring Port Forwarding Services,”...
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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide MSN Game Zone 6667 TCP, 28800-29000 TCP MSN Game Zone (DX 7 & 8 play) 6667 TCP, 6073 TCP, 28800-29000 TCP, 47624 TCP, 2300-2400 TCP/UDP This service will open up ports for both traffic directions.
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27500. Port 8080 is for UT Server Admin. In the [UWeb.WebServer] section of the server.ini file, set the ListenPort to 8080 and ServerName to the IP assigned to the Gateway from Verizon. USENET News Service 143 TCP...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 18. TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Contact your Internet service provider for technical support. 19. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS System Requirements for 10/100 Base-T/Ethernet Connectors • • Pentium or equivalent class machines or DSL: 6-pin RJ-11 modular jack-DSL ®...
VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 20. 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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VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 327W) User Guide 6. Governing Law. This License Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. You submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the state of Illinois and agree that venue is proper in those courts with regard to any litigation arising under this Agreement.
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