Motorola WR850GP manual Installation, Hardware Setup

Section 2 Installation

ƒPlacing the router in a higher location, such as on top of a cabinet, helps disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations on upper stories.

ƒIf possible, position your router so there is direct line of sight between the router and your other home network devices.

ƒAvoid placing the router next to large solid objects like computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the signal penetrate more cleanly.

ƒOther wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep these devices away from the router.

ƒMirrors, especially silver-coated, can reduce transmission performance.

Hardware Setup

Hardware setup includes:

ƒAntenna Installation: connecting the antenna to the router

ƒPhysical Placement: how and where you physically place your router

ƒElectrical Connection: how to connect the power cord

Antenna Installation

When shipped, the antenna for the WR850GP is not connected to the router. To attach the antenna to the router:

1Locate the antenna port on the back of the router (the threaded knob).

2Screw the antenna connector clockwise on to the threaded knob until firmly seated. Do not over-tighten.

Physical Placement

For desktop use, the WR850GP can be installed either horizontally or vertically. The WR850G can only be installed horizontally.

Either router can also be mounted on a wall.

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