How to Hook Up a Verizon 7500 Wireless Router

A Verizon 7500 wireless router is a DSL modem and router combination unit made by Westell. Setting up a 7500 is similar to setting up a DSL modem, but you can connect up to four computers to the 7500, instead of just one to a regular DSL modem. You can also connect wirelessly. The 7500 comes preconfigured with a SSID (network name) and a network password. To connect wirelessly, though, you must configure your computer with the correct settings.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Verizon 7500 wireless router
• Ethernet cable
• Phone cord

Instructions

1. Connect the phone cord from the wall jack to the "DSL" port on the back of the Verizon 7500 wireless router. Turn on the Verizon 7500.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the back of the router to the computer if you are using a wired connection. Otherwise, open the wireless utility on your computer. The wireless utility can be opened by double-clicking on the wireless icon in the system tray located in the bottom-right corner of the desktop. The wireless icon looks like a computer with growing arcs coming out of it (like a signal).

3. Select the SSID for the Verizon 7500 in the list of available networks on the wireless utility. The SSID is printed on the router.

4. Double-click on the SSID, then enter the security password that is printed on the router. You should now be able to connect to the Internet wirelessly.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to change the SSID and security key, open a Web browser and type in "192.168.1.1", then press "Enter." Enter "admin" as the username and "password" as the password. Click on "Wireless Settings" to change the SSID and security key.

References

• "Verizon VersaLink Wireless Gateway (Model 7500) User Guide"; Verizon; 2007