Glossary | Motorola WR850 manual

Section 5:Glossary

Section 5:Glossary

A

Access Point (AP)

A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The WR850 acts as a wireless access point.

Adapter

A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.

Address Translation

See NAT.

Ad-Hoc Network

A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together, usually just for the duration of the communication session. The clients communicate directly to each other and not through an established, such as through a router. Also known as: IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set).

ASCII

The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing and communication compatibility among various devices; normally used for asynchronous transmission.

B

Bandwidth

The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of frequencies. Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit more data over a given period of time.

bps

Bits Per Second

Broadband

A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a given time period.

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Contents

WR850GP and WR850G User Guide WR850 Wireless Broadband RoutersWR850G WR850GP FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device FCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian CompliancePage Section 1Overview Section 2InstallationContents Horizontal Installation Section 3Configuration ContentsWR850 3-33 Section 5Glossary Section 4TroubleshootingHardware Solutions Software Solutions Wireless Broadband Router WR850GP Section 1OverviewWireless Broadband Router WR850G Overview Section Understanding Your User Guide Box ContentsSection Router Understanding FunctionsTCP/IP Static IP Address DHCP Server SectionDynamic IP Address Positioning Your Router Sample Home Network Diagram Technical Specifications Wireless RangeData Rate Open Area Back of Router Router Physical Description Local Network Front of Router Green LED DescriptionAmber Hardware Setup Section 2InstallationAntenna Installation Router Physical Installation InstallationHorizontal Installation Vertical Installation 5.1” 129.5mm Wall Mount Installation 3 Click OK 7.6 mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum 4.0 mm Manual Software Setup Easy Software SetupElectrical Connection to Router ETHERNET Wired Connection to RouterCABLE 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 23 2 Select Settings Control Panel Configuring Windows 98SE and ME Windows 98SE 7 Select Obtain an IP address automaticallyWindows 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 Properties 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window is displayed 10 Restart your computer to save your settings2-14 Configuring Windows XP Section 2-17 Logging In Configure Your Wireless Security Settings 7 Select Wireless Basic Wireless Security Setup9 Navigate to Wireless Security 1 Click Control Panel Device Security DHCP Configuration Configure Your Basic Internet SettingsPPPoE PPTP Static IP Using the Configuration Utility Section 3ConfigurationLogging In Navigation ConfigurationHelp, Restart, and Logout Basic Internet Settings Configuring Internet Settings Displays the status of the router Section Description Advanced Internet Settings Troubleshooting Your Network Connections Basic Wireless Configuration Configuring Wireless Network Settings WR850GP 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 transmission wireless 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-Motorola The default is Enables you to control which device accesses your wireless network Monitoring Wireless Access Points Section Advanced Wireless Configuration Mbps 1 to Configuration Parental Control - Content Policy Configuring Parental Control Settings Section Displays the URL website that the PC has accessed Parental Control - URL Log Section Configuring DHCP Server Settings Configuring Networking Settings Section Configuration Section Configuring Network Router Settings Configuring the Router Host Name Field 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 Firewall Section Configuring Device Security Configuring Control Panel Settings Updating Firmware To access the screen, click Control Panel Configuration Data Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings Configuring Time Settings Enabling Event Logs Configuring UPnP Hardware Solutions Section 4TroubleshootingContact Us My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router TroubleshootingMy broadband modem already uses a built-in router Software Solutions TroubleshootingI would like to test to see if my Internet connection is live I cannot browse past the first screen of the Configuration Utility How do I extend my wireless network to cover more area?Verify 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 Download DHCPDriver Dynamic IP Address DSSSEthernet Event Section Glossary Glossary Section Section Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Used by many DSL Internet Section Glossary Glossary Unicast TunnelUPnP VoIP Access Point 516587-001 7/04 MGBI Visit our website at