WR850 I
Contents
Section 1:Overview
Understanding Your User Guide.......................................................................................................1-3
Box Contents......................................................................................................................................1-3
Understanding Functions..................................................................................................................1-4
Router...........................................................................................................................................1-4
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................1-4
TCP/IP..........................................................................................................................................1-4
Static IP Address.................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Dynamic IP Address............................................................................................................................. 1-5
DHCP Server................................................................................................................................1-5
Sample Home Network Diagram.......................................................................................................1-6
Positioning Your Router....................................................................................................................1-6
Wireless Range.............................................................................................................................1-7
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................................1-7
Router Physical Description.............................................................................................................1-8
Back of Router..............................................................................................................................1-8
Front of Router..............................................................................................................................1-9
LED Description..........................................................................................................................1-10
Section 2:Installation
Hardware Setup..................................................................................................................................2-1
Antenna Installation......................................................................................................................2-1
Router Physical Installation...........................................................................................................2-2
Horizontal Installation............................................................................................................................2-2
Vertical Installation................................................................................................................................2-2
Wall Mount Installation..........................................................................................................................2-3
Electrical Connection to Router.....................................................................................................2-6
Easy Software Setup..........................................................................................................................2-6
Manual Software Setup......................................................................................................................2-6
Wired Connection to Router..........................................................................................................2-7
Wireless Connection to Router.....................................................................................................2-8
Configure Your Computers...........................................................................................................2-9
Configuring Windows 98SE and ME...................................................................................................2-10
Configuring Windows 2000.................................................................................................................2-12
Configuring Windows XP....................................................................................................................2-15
Configure Your Wireless Security Settings.................................................................................2-18
Logging In...........................................................................................................................................2-18
Wireless Security Setup......................................................................................................................2-19