Motorola WR850 manual Section, Overview

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Section 1	Overview

Your wireless router is really several products built into one router:

Wireless Access Point

–Connects your router to your laptop wirelessly and allows you to roam unfettered

–Supports a multitude of devices that operate with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless communication standards

–Protects your wireless communications using firm WPA, 802.1X, and WEP security algorithms

–Supports peer-to-peer communication using Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode

4-port Full Duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch and Router

–Supports wired connection of up to 4 computers or devices

–Shares a broadband Internet (cable, DSL, or other) connection with each of your networked devices

–Enables you to form a Local Area Network (LAN)

Security and Protection

–Firewall protects against Internet intruders

–NAT, IP, and MAC filtering hides your LAN IP addresses and devices from the Internet

–Virtual Private Network (VPN) frees you to connect to your corporate network

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Contents User Guide WR850 Wireless Broadband Routers WR850GP and WR850GWR850G WR850GP FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device FCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian CompliancePage Section 1Overview Section 2InstallationContents Horizontal InstallationSection 3Configuration ContentsWR850 3-33Section 5Glossary Section 4TroubleshootingHardware Solutions Software SolutionsSection 1Overview Wireless Broadband Router WR850GPWireless Broadband Router WR850G Overview SectionBox Contents Understanding Your User GuideSection Router Understanding FunctionsTCP/IP Static IP AddressSection DHCP ServerDynamic IP Address Positioning Your Router Sample Home Network DiagramTechnical Specifications Wireless RangeData Rate Open AreaBack of Router Router Physical DescriptionLocal Network Front of RouterLED Description GreenAmber Section 2Installation Hardware SetupAntenna Installation Router Physical Installation InstallationHorizontal Installation Vertical Installation5.1” 129.5mm Wall Mount Installation3 Click OK 7.6 mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum 4.0 mm Easy Software Setup Manual Software SetupElectrical Connection to Router Wired Connection to Router ETHERNETCABLE Wireless Connection to Router Wireless MAC address Configure Your ComputersWIRELESS MAC AB CD EF 01 23 WAN MAC AB CD EF 01 23 MADE IN TAIWAN WIRELESS MAC AB CD EF 01 232 Select Settings Control Panel Configuring Windows 98SE and ME7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically Windows 98SEWindows ME 1 Click Start 2 Select Settings Configuring Windows3 Select Control Panel 4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections 5 Double-click Local Area Connection 6 Click Properties8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties 10 Restart your computer to save your settings The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window is displayed2-14 Configuring Windows XP Installation 2-17 Logging In Configure Your Wireless Security Settings7 Select Wireless Basic Wireless Security Setup9 Navigate to Wireless Security 1 Click Control Panel Device SecurityConfigure Your Basic Internet Settings DHCP ConfigurationPPPoE PPTP Static IPSection 3Configuration Using the Configuration UtilityLogging In Configuration NavigationHelp, Restart, and Logout Basic Internet Settings Configuring Internet SettingsDisplays the status of the router Section Description Advanced Internet Settings Troubleshooting Your Network Connections Basic Wireless Configuration Configuring Wireless Network SettingsWR850GP only Configuring Wireless Security Settings Authentication Extended Service Set ESS. Authentication establishes either an openor secure verification of communication with an access point AP. This setting does not encrypt your transmissionwireless products If you are using other non-Motorola wireless products and a securityalgorithm other than WPA-PSK, you must enter your WEP keys manually in either ASCII or hexadecimal format for the non-MotorolaThe default is Enables you to control which device accesses your wireless network Monitoring Wireless Access Points Section Advanced Wireless Configuration Mbps 1 toConfiguration Parental Control - Content Policy Configuring Parental Control SettingsSection Displays the URL website that the PC has accessed Parental Control - URL LogSection Configuring DHCP Server Settings Configuring Networking SettingsSection ConfigurationSection Configuring Network Router Settings Configuring the Router Host NameField RIP RIP Routing Table Entry List Configuring DDNS Settings Configuring NAT Settings Configuring Port Trigger Settings Sample Port Trigger Entries Configuring Virtual Server Settings Click to cancel any changes Configuring the FirewallSection Configuring Device Security Configuring Control Panel SettingsUpdating Firmware To access the screen, click Control Panel Configuration Data Saving and Restoring Configuration SettingsConfiguring Time Settings Enabling Event Logs Configuring UPnPSection 4Troubleshooting Hardware SolutionsContact Us Troubleshooting My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the routerMy broadband modem already uses a built-in router Troubleshooting Software SolutionsI would like to test to see if my Internet connection is live How do I extend my wireless network to cover more area? I cannot browse past the first screen of the Configuration UtilityVerify that you can ping the router on this IP address What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? Section 5Glossary Glossary DHCP DownloadDriver Dynamic IP Address DSSSEthernet EventSection GlossaryGlossary SectionSection Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Used by many DSL Internet Section GlossaryGlossary Unicast TunnelUPnP VoIPAccess Point 516587-001 7/04 MGBI Visit our website at