Motorola WE800G manual Types of Networks, Wireless Ethernet Bridge Infrastructure Mode

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Overview

 

 

Types of Networks

Your WE800G can be used in several ways. The following examples illustrate the flexibility of your WE800G. Some scenarios require additional hardware.

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Infrastructure Mode

In this mode, the WE800G functions like a bridge, connecting wired Ethernet clients to a wireless network. This is how you will most likely use the WE800G, because it shares an Internet connection with your laptop or other wireless client.

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Contents User Guide FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device FCC Certification Contents Configuration ContentsOverview Overview FeaturesUnderstanding your User Guide SectionBox Contents Understanding Functions Wireless Ethernet Bridge ConnectivityWireless Range Positioning Your Wireless Ethernet BridgeClosed Area Technical Specifications Types of Networks Wireless Ethernet Bridge Infrastructure ModeWireless Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode Multiple Clients Mode Back of WE800G Wireless Ethernet Bridge Physical DescriptionButton Feature Description ResetAntenna Front of WE800G Wireless Condition Color Status PowerLED Description LEDHardware Setup InstallationAntenna Installation InstallationWireless Ethernet Bridge Physical Installation Horizontal Installation Installation SectionVertical Installation Wall Mount Installation Installation Mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum Electrical Connection to Wireless Ethernet Bridge Manual Software Setup Easy Software SetupWired Connection to Wireless Ethernet Bridge LAN Address automatically Configure Your ComputersSelect Settings Control Panel Configuring Windows 98SE and MEInstallation Section Configuring Windows Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP/IP is selected Installation Configuring Windows XP Click Properties Installation Section Logging Using the Configuration ManagerNavigation ConfigurationAssociate to a Wireless Access Point Configuration SectionClick Configure Help, Restart, and Log OutClick Restart Wireless Security Setup Configure Your Wireless Security SettingsSelect Control Panel Device Security Click ApplyActive Profile Settings Configuring Site Survey SettingsSsid Monitoring Wireless Networks Section ConfigurationField or Button Description Scan Ssid of the device found Field or Button DescriptionConfiguring Basic Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless Profile 1 orField or Button Description Network ID Field or Button Description Operational Configuring Wireless Security SettingsMode FieldDescription WEP64 Key Index Field Description Key LengthField Key Content Apply Cancel Description Field Description Radio Interface Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsMAC Address Country CodeConfiguring Wireless Professional Settings Field Description 11g Protection DisableAuto Frame BurstingConfiguring Network Address Configuring Control Panel SettingsConnection Status Field Description Connection ModeIP Address Subnet MaskConfiguring Device Security Updating Firmware Click Control Panel Firmware UpdateTo access the screen, click Control Panel Configuration Data Saving and Restoring Configuration SettingsContact Us Hardware SolutionsTroubleshooting Software Solutions Troubleshooting SectionSection Ascii BSS GlossaryCPE DdnsDhcp Glossary SectionDMZ DNSESS DsssGUI FTPIcmp IeeeIsdn InternetISP LANNAT MTUNIC Ping PcmciaPPP PptpRTS ROMSmtp TCP/IP TCPUSB UDPWAN VPNWAP WEPMgbi