Motorola WA840G manual Type of Networks, WDS Access Point Mode

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OVERVIEW

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Type of Networks

Your access point can be used in several ways. The following examples illustrate the flexibility of your WA840G. Some examples require additional hardware.

Access Point Mode

In this mode, the WA840G connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network. This example shows the most likely use for the access point, because it shares an Internet connection with your laptop or other wireless client.

WDS Access Point Mode

In this mode, the WA840G wirelessly connects its wireless clients to other access points.

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Contents User Guide Wireless Access Point FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device Canadian Compliance Contents Glossary Overview Secure Transmission Wireless ConnectivityOverview Features Overview SectionUnderstanding Your User Guide Box Contents Wireless ConnectionsTCP/IP Data Rate Open Area Positioning Your Access PointWireless Range Closed AreaTechnical Specifications Type of Networks Access Point ModeWDS Access Point Mode Feature Description Access Point Physical DescriptionBack of Access Point Front of Access Point Condition Color Status LED DescriptionLED NoneHardware Setup Antenna InstallationInstallation Access Point Physical InstallationInstallation Section Vertical Installation80.00mm Installation Section Mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum Electrical Connection to Access Point Easy Software SetupManual Software Setup Wired Connection to Access PointWireless Connection to Access Point Configure Your Computers Not using Dhcp Continue to use the Static IP settingsConfiguring Windows 98SE and ME Select Settings Control PanelInstallation Configuring Windows Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP/IP is selected Installation Section Configuring Windows XP Installation Section Installation Configure Your Wireless Security Settings LoggingNavigate to Wireless Security Wireless Security SetupSelect to Wireless Basic Select Control Panel Device SecurityConfiguration Using the Web-Based Configuration UtilityHelp, Restart, and Logout ConfigurationNavigation For convenience, it is recommended that you finishBasic Wireless Configuration Configuration SectionConfiguring Wireless Network Settings Field or Button DescriptionConfiguration Configuring Wireless Security Settings FieldDescriptionExtended Service Set ESS . Authentication Field DescriptionTkip is recommended for home users. If If you are using other non-Motorola wireless Field Configuration Configuration Section Monitoring Wireless Access Points Field Description Station Association List Site SurveyAdvanced Wireless Configuration Configuration All Mbps DefaultDisable AutoConfiguring Control Panel Settings Configuring Network Address DhcpConfiguring Device Security Updating Firmware Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings DefaultsHardware Solutions ContactTroubleshooting Start button to ProgramsAccessoriesCommand Prompt Troubleshooting SectionSoftware Solutions Cannot access the Configuration Utility for the access point Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Ascii CPE GlossaryBSS DhcpDSL Glossary SectionDNS DsssGUI ESSFTP Icmp HexadecimalHost IeeeLAN IsdnISP MTUPcmcia NATNIC PingROM PPPPptp RTS SmtpUDP TCPTCP/IP WAN USBVPN WAPWWW WlanWPA Mgbi