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Motorola WR850G manual Overview

Models: WR850G

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Section 1:Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola WR850G Wireless Broadband Router. With this router you have entered the world of freedom and independence – freedom from wires and the independence to communicate wherever YOU choose.

The WR850G is built with both the popular 802.11b wireless standard and the new nearly 5-times-faster 802.11g standard, providing you the ultimate in flexibility and speed. With Wi-Fi®Protected Access (WPA) included, your wireless connections are robust and secure, giving you the security to communicate without fear that your signal might be compromised.

Upgradeable firmware keeps the router’s control software up-to-date. The WR850G captures the latest technology in a package that stays current, protects your home network, and provides you easy home network management.

Wireless Broadband Router WR850G

SECTION 1, OVERVIEW

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User Guide Wireless Broadband Router WR850GFCC Compliance Class B Digital Device Restrictions on Use of Wireless Devices Wireless LAN InformationWireless LAN and your Health Canadian ComplianceSection 2Installation Section 1OverviewContents Section 5Glossary CONTENTS Section 3ConfigurationSection 4Troubleshooting Hardware SolutionsSection 1Overview 4-port Full Duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch and Router FeaturesWireless Access Point SECTIONSECTION Understanding your User GuideOVERVIEW Router Box ContentsUnderstanding Functions SECTIONStatic IP Address TCP/IPDHCP Server Dynamic IP AddressSECTION Simple Home Network DiagramWireless Connections OVERVIEWData Rate Wireless RangeRecommended Wireless Environment Open AreaBack of Router FeatureRouter Physical Description DescriptionOVERVIEW Front of RouterFeature SECTIONColor LED DescriptionCondition StatusAntenna Installation Section 2InstallationHardware Setup Router Physical InstallationVertical Installation INSTALLATIONHorizontal Installation SECTIONSECTION Wall Mount InstallationINSTALLATION 5.1” 129.5mmINSTALLATION SECTIONBe sure you print the template at 100% scale and that Fit to page is not checked in the Print dialog box INSTALLATION SECTION7.6 mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum 4.0 mm Electrical Connection to Router Easy Software SetupManual Software Setup INSTALLATIONSECTION Wired Connection to RouterINSTALLATION ETHERNETSECTION Wireless Connection to RouterINSTALLATION S/NPPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC HFCMACID ABCDEF012345Wireless MAC address Configure Your ComputersINSTALLATION WIRELESS MAC AB CD EF 01 23 WAN MAC AB CD EF 01 23 MADE IN TAIWANConfiguring Windows 98SE and ME INSTALLATIONSECTION 3 Select Control Panel 4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections Configuring Windows7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically INSTALLATION5 Double-click Local Area Connection INSTALLATIONSECTION SECTION Configuring Windows XPINSTALLATION 3 Select Control Panel 4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up ConnectionsINSTALLATION SECTION5 Double-click Local Area Connection INSTALLATION SECTIONINSTALLATION Configure Your Wireless Security SettingsLogging In SECTION9 Navigate to Wireless Security Wireless Security SetupConfigure Your Basic Internet Settings 1 Click Control Panel Device SecurityStatic IP DHCP ConfigurationPPPoE INSTALLATIONPPTP INSTALLATIONSECTION 5 Click Log In to enter the Router’s Web-based Configuration Utility Section 3ConfigurationUsing the Configuration Utility Logging InNavigation CONFIGURATIONall of your configuration changes and then restart the Help, Restart, and LogoutCONFIGURATION Configuring Internet SettingsInternet - Basic SECTIONActive DisabledField or Button InactiveField or Button CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionField or Button CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionSECTION Internet - AdvancedCONFIGURATION Field or ButtonSECTION Internet - Network DiagnosticCONFIGURATION Field or ButtonCONFIGURATION Configuring Wireless Network SettingsWireless - Basic SECTIONField or Button CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionCONFIGURATION Wireless - SecurityFieldDescription SECTIONCONFIGURATION Extended Service Set ESS. AuthenticationField SECTIONField CONFIGURATIONSECTION Descriptionproducts and a security algorithm other than If you are using other non-Motorola wirelessmanually for the non-Motorola wireless WPA-PSK, you must enter your WEP keysField CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionField CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionField CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionSite Survey Wireless - Site MonitorStation Association List CONFIGURATIONSECTION Wireless - AdvancedCONFIGURATION FieldField CONFIGURATIONSECTION Description1 to DefaultDisable MbpsSECTION Configuring Parental Control SettingsCONFIGURATION FieldSECTION Parental Control - Content PolicyCONFIGURATION FieldField CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionSECTION Parental Control - URL LogCONFIGURATION FieldSECTION Configuring Networking SettingsCONFIGURATION FieldSECTION Networking - DHCP ServerCONFIGURATION FieldField CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionCONFIGURATION Networking - DNS Proxyclick Edit or Remove SECTIONSECTION Networking - RoutingCONFIGURATION FieldSECTION Networking - DDNS SettingsCONFIGURATION FieldField CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionSECTION Networking - NATCONFIGURATION FieldSECTION Networking - Port TriggerCONFIGURATION FieldNetworking - Virtual Server CONFIGURATIONSECTION Networking - Firewall CONFIGURATIONSECTION Field CONFIGURATIONSECTION DescriptionCONFIGURATION Configuring Control Panel SettingsControl Panel - Device Security SECTIONSECTION Control Panel - Firmware UpdateCONFIGURATION FieldTo access the screen, click Admin Control Panel Configuration Data Control Panel - Configuration DataUpdate DefaultsSECTION Control Panel - TimeCONFIGURATION FieldCONFIGURATION Control Panel - UPnPControl Panel - Event Log SECTIONSection 4Troubleshooting Hardware SolutionsContact Us My broadband modem already uses a built-in router TROUBLESHOOTINGMy computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router SECTIONTROUBLESHOOTING Software SolutionsI would like to test to see if my Internet connection is alive SECTIONI cannot access the Configuration Utility for the router TROUBLESHOOTINGSECTION Adapter Access Point APSection 5Glossary Address TranslationClient Default GatewayGLOSSARY Coaxial CableDriver Domain NameDownload DSSSEvent Dynamic IP AddressEthernet FirewallICMP HexadecimalHost IEEEMAC Address IP AddressISDN SECTIONPacket MulticastNetwork PCMCIAPrivate IP Address PPPoEPPTP ProtocolRouting Table Service ProviderSwitch ServerUnicast TCP/IPTunnel UPnPVoIP Access PointWi-Fi WLANSECTION GLOSSARYVisit our website at 494205-001 07/03 MGBI