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Connecting the FiOS Router
2.4
Main Screen
2
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2.4b
My Router
This section displays the status of the FiOS Router’s network and Internet
connection. A green light signifies the FiOS Router is connected; a yellow light
means the FiOS Router is attempting to connect; and a red light signifies the
FiOS Router’s connection is down.
Broadband Connection
The “Broadband Connection” section of the My Router column displays the state
of the FiOS Router’s broadband connection (“Connected” or “Disconnected”) for
the two connection options (“Coax Status” and “Ethernet Status”), and the WAN
IP address of the broadband connection.
Quick Links
The “Quick Links” section of the My Router column contains a list of frequently
accessed settings, including “Change Wireless Settings,” “Change Login User
Name & Password,” “Enable Gaming,” and “Logout.”
2.4c
My Network
The “My Network” column of the Main screen displays the connection type,
name, and IP address of all devices connected to the FiOS Router’s network.
The icon associated with the device will be displayed normally (signifying an
active device) or shaded (signifying the device has not been active for at least
60 seconds). The user can also configure the basic settings of each device by
clicking on its icon. These settings are described in more detail in chapter 3.
2.4d
Action Zone
This column contains links to various Verizon Web sites, and other informational
links. Clicking on the icon above “Go to Internet Now” connects the user to the
home page configured on the user’s web browser.
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3
Setting Up
a Wireless
Network
3.0
Introduction
3.1
Overview
3.2
Connecting a Wireless Client
3.3
Wireless Status
3.4
Basic Security Settings
3.5
Advanced Security Settings
3.6
Setting Up a Wireless Client
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Wireless networking enables you to free
yourself from wires and plugs, making
your devices more accessible and easier
to use. This chapter explains how to create
a wireless network using the FiOS Router,
including accessing and configuring
wireless security options.
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3.1
Overview
The FiOS Router provides the user with wireless connectivity over the 802.11b
and g standards (the most common wireless standards). 802.11b has a
maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, while 802.11g has a maximum data rate of 54
Mbps. Both operate in the 2.4 GHz range.
The FiOS Router’s wireless feature is turned on, with wireless security activated,
by default. The level of security is
64/40-bit WEP, with a unique WEP key already
entered.
This information is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the
FiOS Router.
The FiOS Router integrates multiple layers of security. These include the IEEE
802.1x port-based authentication protocol, RADIUS client, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) and firewall and VPN applications.
3.2
Connecting a Wireless Client
To connect a wireless client to the FiOS Router:
Note:
The following procedure assumes the FiOS Router’s default wireless
settings are intact. If they have been changed, use the new ESSID and wireless
security settings. For more details, see the “Connecting a Wireless Windows XP
Client” section of this chapter.
In the wireless client’s configuration interface, enter the FiOS Router’s
1.
ESSID (found on a sticker on the bottom of the FiOS Router’s case) in the
appropriate text box or field (this varies depending on the wireless client’s
manufacturer).
Enter the FiOS Router’s WEP key (also found on the sticker on the bottom of
2.
the FiOS Router’s case) in the wireless client’s configuration interface.
Save the changes and exit the wireless client’s configuration interface. The
3.
client should now detect and join the FiOS Router’s wireless network. If not,
check the wireless client’s documentation, or contact its manufacturer.
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Setting Up a Wireless Network
3.3
Wireless Status
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3.3
Wireless Status
Clicking on the “Wireless Settings” icon from the Main screen’s menu generates
the “Wireless Status” screen, which displays the current status of the wireless
connection.
3.3a
Radio Enabled
Displays whether the FiOS Router’s wireless radio is active.
3.3b
SSID
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the network name shared among all devices
on a particular wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices
on the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters.
Make sure the SSID is the same for all devices to be connected to the wireless
network. The FiOS Router comes from the factory with an SSID already entered
and displayed here. The default SSID can also be found on a sticker on the
bottom of the FiOS Router.
3.3c
Channel
Displays the channel to which the wireless connection is currently set.
All devices on the wireless network must be on the same channel to
function correctly.

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