User manual SAGEM F@ST 1500

[. . . ] Wireless parameters of the SAGEM F@stTM1500WG SSID: SAGEM SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG Table of Contents PRESENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 2 Contents of the SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG modem/router package . . . . . . . . 5 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Click on Finish. Your modem/router is now configured, so you can access high-speed Internet via your usual Web browser. In case of a problem, see chapter "Troubleshooting" 3 - Consultation of Internet sites impossible (see page 28). 15 Configuring the modem/router SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK The wireless network is only available on the SAGEM F@stTM 1500WG. The Wi-Fi technology protects the data flowing on your wireless network. This protection is provided by two configurable parameters: · The SSID identifier · The WEP encryption key This stage is included in the chapter "Configuring the modem/router" 5 - High-speed configuration of your subscription settings. However, the chapter below shows you how to change the configuration of your wireless network. 1 Definitions The SSID is your wireless network's identifier. For your wireless network to be able to operate, you must key in the same SSID on your modem/router and on all the computers making up your wireless network. The WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy - key serves to encrypt the information exchanged over your wireless network. Like the SSID, this WEP key must be configured identically on each computer making up your wireless network as well as on your modem/router. The WEP key format is defined by the IEEE 802. 11b/g standard. Configuring the wireless network 16 SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG 2 Configuring the wireless network on your modem/router Once you are connected to your modem/router's HTTP configurator, click on WIRELESS in the column to the left of the screen. · To enable the wireless network, select Enable in the appropriate field. · Modify the SSID field by the name of the network of your choice (32 characters at most). · Click on Apply to validate the SSID. You are advised to enable encryption. · In the dropdown list, select the security option of your wireless network (No WEP, No WPA or WEP Only or WPA Only). · Click on Apply to validate the security option. 17 Configuring the wireless network SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG · Select the sub-menu "WEP". · Select 128 bits in the "WEP Mode" field. Choosing the transmission key · Select the transmission key (keys n° 1 to 4) by clicking on one of the radio buttons. The transmission key is used to encrypt the data transmitted by your computer. Modifying the keys Modify the keys so that they are personal and note their values. You will be able to use them when configuring the other pieces of equipment making up your wireless network. · To modify the keys, key in a sentence in the Passphrase field: - in 64-bit mode: the sentence generates the 4 keys simultaneously, - in 128-bit mode: the sentence generates a key for the line selected. Make a note of the keys and the sentence keyed in, and keep them in a safe place. · You can also modify the keys by keying them directly into the boxes. The characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". · Click on Apply. Configuring the wireless network 18 SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG Once you have finished configuring your wireless network on your modem/router, do not forget to save the configuration in a file. To do this: · Select the System menu and then the Configuration tools sub-menu. [. . . ] · Click on OK to start the return to factory configuration procedure. 29 Troubleshooting SAGEM F@stTM 1500 / 1500WG The modem/router restarts and returns to its default configuration, among which are the following settings (the full list is available in the Reference Manual): IP address: 192. 168. 2. 1, Password: (EMPTY). 5 Updating the modem/router's application software progam The modem/router's application software program can be easily updated. Internet Explorer) and proceed as follows: · Click on Firmware Update in the System menu The screen opposite will be displayed. · Click on Browse to select the download file (available on the CD-ROM in the Firmware folder) from the Firmware File field. · Click on Apply. · Click on OK to start the software update download transfer procedure. A comment area and a progress bar keep you informed as to how the update operation is unfolding. Do not carry out any operation while the file is being transferred, owing to the risk of damage to the modem/router. [. . . ]