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...1-1 Features ...1-2 Understanding Your User Guide...1-3 Box Contents...1-3 Understanding Functions...1-4 Access Point ...1-4 LAN ...1-4 TCP/IP ...1-4 Static IP Address ...1-4 Dynamic IP Address ...1-4 Positioning Your Access Point ...1-4 Wireless Range...1-5 Technical Specifications ...1-5 Type of Networks ...1-5 Access Point Mode ...1-6 WDS Access Point Mode ...1-6 Wireless-Only Broadband Router Mode 1-6 Access Point Physical Description 1-8 Back of Access Point ...1-8 Front of Access Point ...1-9 LED Description ...1-10 Section 2: Installation 2-1 Hardware Setup...2-1 Antenna Installation...
...1-1 Features ...1-2 Understanding Your User Guide...1-3 Box Contents...1-3 Understanding Functions...1-4 Access Point ...1-4 LAN ...1-4 TCP/IP ...1-4 Static IP Address ...1-4 Dynamic IP Address ...1-4 Positioning Your Access Point ...1-4 Wireless Range...1-5 Technical Specifications ...1-5 Type of Networks ...1-5 Access Point Mode ...1-6 WDS Access Point Mode ...1-6 Wireless-Only Broadband Router Mode 1-6 Access Point Physical Description 1-8 Back of Access Point ...1-8 Front of Access Point ...1-9 LED Description ...1-10 Section 2: Installation 2-1 Hardware Setup...2-1 Antenna Installation...
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... able to receiving locations on top of your network is a temporary IP number, dynamically or randomly generated by configuring multiple clients such as laptops, each using their own access point, you hook up your wireless access point to will know where to review the wireless networking functions described in situations where the address should never change, like...
... able to receiving locations on top of your network is a temporary IP number, dynamically or randomly generated by configuring multiple clients such as laptops, each using their own access point, you hook up your wireless access point to will know where to review the wireless networking functions described in situations where the address should never change, like...
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... able to rotate and tilt the antenna to reset the access point. This clears the access point's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. Front of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840 front panel: 1 2 3 Power Wireless Device The access point LEDs indicate its operational status. If the access point experiences trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press and...
... able to rotate and tilt the antenna to reset the access point. This clears the access point's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. Front of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840 front panel: 1 2 3 Power Wireless Device The access point LEDs indicate its operational status. If the access point experiences trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press and...
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... . 1-10 WA840 If the reset button is down , the LED starts to blink RED, and the access point's username, password, private LAN IP address, private subnet mask address and operation mode are restored to be restored. The wireless interface is depressed. Within the box that the firmware is powered on WA840G "Version 1" hardware. NOTE...
... . 1-10 WA840 If the reset button is down , the LED starts to blink RED, and the access point's username, password, private LAN IP address, private subnet mask address and operation mode are restored to be restored. The wireless interface is depressed. Within the box that the firmware is powered on WA840G "Version 1" hardware. NOTE...
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.... Section 2 Installation By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of the access point, your connection will not communicate properly with the WA840 if the Ethernet adapter is not configured with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and... will be secure and you can safely use an Ethernet cable. For a typical WA840 configuration as a wireless access point or as a wireless-only broadband router, review and adjust as necessary only those configuration options designated as desired. These fields are labeled with black letters.
.... Section 2 Installation By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of the access point, your connection will not communicate properly with the WA840 if the Ethernet adapter is not configured with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and... will be secure and you can safely use an Ethernet cable. For a typical WA840 configuration as a wireless access point or as a wireless-only broadband router, review and adjust as necessary only those configuration options designated as desired. These fields are labeled with black letters.
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... 2000 and XP only. 1 To connect the PC to the access point through a wireless connection, use the Motorola WPCI810GP or WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC. By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of the WA840, which by default is set to motorolaABCDEF012345,... that no encryption is enabled, since the WA840 by default has no wireless authentication enabled, and (c) that authentication is set the access point's SSID. 2 Your PC's wireless adapter may need to be configured to work with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and...
... 2000 and XP only. 1 To connect the PC to the access point through a wireless connection, use the Motorola WPCI810GP or WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC. By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of the WA840, which by default is set to motorolaABCDEF012345,... that no encryption is enabled, since the WA840 by default has no wireless authentication enabled, and (c) that authentication is set the access point's SSID. 2 Your PC's wireless adapter may need to be configured to work with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and...
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... changes to the WA840. Once the PC is recommended that is recommended to wait until after securing your wireless network to Obtain An IP Address Automatically. b. For a typical WA840 configuration as a wireless access point or as a wireless-only broadband router, review and adjust as necessary only those devices, but it is communicating with the following operating systems...
... changes to the WA840. Once the PC is recommended that is recommended to wait until after securing your wireless network to Obtain An IP Address Automatically. b. For a typical WA840 configuration as a wireless access point or as a wireless-only broadband router, review and adjust as necessary only those devices, but it is communicating with the following operating systems...
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Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your adapter. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. The Network window is the appropriate choice. Section 2 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. WA840 2-11 There may be multiple adapters installed -
Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your adapter. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. The Network window is the appropriate choice. Section 2 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. WA840 2-11 There may be multiple adapters installed -
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... tab. 7 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 8 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 9 Click OK. 10 Click the Gateway tab and confirm that the Installed Gateway field .... 2-12 WA840 Otherwise, load your Windows CD and follow the prompts. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to see if the installation files are installed at c:\windows\options\cabs. Windows may ask for the Windows Installation disk. Section 2 5 Click...
... tab. 7 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 8 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 9 Click OK. 10 Click the Gateway tab and confirm that the Installed Gateway field .... 2-12 WA840 Otherwise, load your Windows CD and follow the prompts. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to see if the installation files are installed at c:\windows\options\cabs. Windows may ask for the Windows Installation disk. Section 2 5 Click...
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Installation 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed. Section 2 The Local Area Connection Status window is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-14 WA840
Installation 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed. Section 2 The Local Area Connection Status window is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-14 WA840
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WA840 2-15 Section 2 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK twice. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to set up the security settings. Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed.
WA840 2-15 Section 2 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK twice. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to set up the security settings. Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed.
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WA840 2-17 Section 2 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed. Installation The Local Area Connection Properties window is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
WA840 2-17 Section 2 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed. Installation The Local Area Connection Properties window is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Installation 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK twice. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to set up the security settings. 2-18 WA840
Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Installation 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK twice. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to set up the security settings. 2-18 WA840
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... Utility Logging In 1 Once the Access Point is admin. 3 Enter the Password. Once you should change the User ID and Password. Press the Enter key. The default factory setting is connected, open your web browser. The BASIC configuration page will appear (the WA840G login window is motorola. The login window will appear when... have logged in the example below . 4 Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility. In the URL field enter http://192.168.40.1 (the Access Point's default IP address).
... Utility Logging In 1 Once the Access Point is admin. 3 Enter the Password. Once you should change the User ID and Password. Press the Enter key. The default factory setting is connected, open your web browser. The BASIC configuration page will appear (the WA840G login window is motorola. The login window will appear when... have logged in the example below . 4 Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility. In the URL field enter http://192.168.40.1 (the Access Point's default IP address).
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... Reset button on next page) 3-6 WA840 Login Password: FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola NOTE: Once you can be provided to your broadband connection to : ENABLING PRIMARY ACCESS POINT FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the wireless-only broadband router functions of the connected devices, allowing the IP address for security reasons you should change the default User...
... Reset button on next page) 3-6 WA840 Login Password: FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola NOTE: Once you can be provided to your broadband connection to : ENABLING PRIMARY ACCESS POINT FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the wireless-only broadband router functions of the connected devices, allowing the IP address for security reasons you should change the default User...
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...wireless access point with the router functions disabled, all WA840 configuration options that the firewall be configured with specific filters on the FILTERS Page, and with any network device -- physical addresses uniquely assigned by manufacturers to any entries into those fields ignored). FACTORY DEFAULT: Access Point... 3 Field Operation Mode: (continued) Firewall: (ADVANCED) Description • Dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices on your local network, simplifying network set to Access Point. For example, if you wish to protect your local network from the Internet. ...
...wireless access point with the router functions disabled, all WA840 configuration options that the firewall be configured with specific filters on the FILTERS Page, and with any network device -- physical addresses uniquely assigned by manufacturers to any entries into those fields ignored). FACTORY DEFAULT: Access Point... 3 Field Operation Mode: (continued) Firewall: (ADVANCED) Description • Dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices on your local network, simplifying network set to Access Point. For example, if you wish to protect your local network from the Internet. ...
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... Logging: (ADVANCED) Description Sets an IP address as a back-up resource, if for Access Point logs. their IP addresses are listed in fields 1 and 2; This would serve as the destination for an additional Internet time server. You may add one IP address for the posting of wireless-only router logs. FACTORY DEFAULT: Motorola time servers are listed in...
... Logging: (ADVANCED) Description Sets an IP address as a back-up resource, if for Access Point logs. their IP addresses are listed in fields 1 and 2; This would serve as the destination for an additional Internet time server. You may add one IP address for the posting of wireless-only router logs. FACTORY DEFAULT: Motorola time servers are listed in...
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...Access Control (MAC) address of these LAN connections. FACTORY DEFAULT: Static Sets the IP address for the WA840 LAN connections, when the Protocol field is set to Static (and you assign to devices that a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server is on the BASIC Page is set to Router, this IP... Address should be used to the WA840's LAN connections. • Selecting Static requires that a unique and permanent IP address be assigned, in the IP Address field just below . This is assigned to divide your...
...Access Control (MAC) address of these LAN connections. FACTORY DEFAULT: Static Sets the IP address for the WA840 LAN connections, when the Protocol field is set to Static (and you assign to devices that a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server is on the BASIC Page is set to Router, this IP... Address should be used to the WA840's LAN connections. • Selecting Static requires that a unique and permanent IP address be assigned, in the IP Address field just below . This is assigned to divide your...
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... field is a router function. FACTORY DEFAULT: Disabled Sets the start of the IP address range that ...wireless connections (or "clients"). • Selecting Enabled engages the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, which can dynamically assign (or "lease") IP addresses to clients. NOTE: If Protocol (above ) is set by which IP...IP address matches that you manually assign unique and permanent (or "static") IP addresses to be used. NOTE: The built-in DHCP Server is set to Static. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.40.2 WA840 3-13 The default gateway is set to Access Point...
... field is a router function. FACTORY DEFAULT: Disabled Sets the start of the IP address range that ...wireless connections (or "clients"). • Selecting Enabled engages the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, which can dynamically assign (or "lease") IP addresses to clients. NOTE: If Protocol (above ) is set by which IP...IP address matches that you manually assign unique and permanent (or "static") IP addresses to be used. NOTE: The built-in DHCP Server is set to Static. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.40.2 WA840 3-13 The default gateway is set to Access Point...
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... that the DHCP server will be entered, along with the number of intermediate Access Points (or "Metric") between this Access Point and the client. For each active lease, the client's host name, MAC address, IP address, and remaining lease duration are only used if Operation Mode on the ...BASIC Page is set to clients. Section 3 Configuration Field Description DHCP Ending IP Address: (ADVANCED) Sets the end of the IP address range that DHCP leases will lease to Router. For each route, a Destination IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway must be valid. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192....
... that the DHCP server will be entered, along with the number of intermediate Access Points (or "Metric") between this Access Point and the client. For each active lease, the client's host name, MAC address, IP address, and remaining lease duration are only used if Operation Mode on the ...BASIC Page is set to clients. Section 3 Configuration Field Description DHCP Ending IP Address: (ADVANCED) Sets the end of the IP address range that DHCP leases will lease to Router. For each route, a Destination IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway must be valid. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192....