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...equipment. • Avoid using this product must be determined by Motorola for connections to which the receiver is in the AC outlet... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the instructions {listed here... surface. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Postpone router installation until there is no guarantee that complies with all times conform...TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Installation must use forced air to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they are dangerous....
...equipment. • Avoid using this product must be determined by Motorola for connections to which the receiver is in the AC outlet... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the instructions {listed here... surface. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Postpone router installation until there is no guarantee that complies with all times conform...TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Installation must use forced air to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they are dangerous....
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... ...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 ...2-1 Access Point Physical Installation 2-2 Horizontal Installation...2-2 Vertical Installation...2-3 Wall Mount Installation...2-3 Electrical Connection to Access Point 2-6 Easy Software Setup...2-7 Manual Software Setup...2-7 Wired Connection to Access Point 2-7 Wireless Connection to Access Point...
... ...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 ...2-1 Access Point Physical Installation 2-2 Horizontal Installation...2-2 Vertical Installation...2-3 Wall Mount Installation...2-3 Electrical Connection to Access Point 2-6 Easy Software Setup...2-7 Manual Software Setup...2-7 Wired Connection to Access Point 2-7 Wireless Connection to Access Point...
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.... Secure Transmission - Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840 connects and protects you to come. Protection against Internet intruders is not the same speed at which entire files are affected by your network to -peer communication with surrounding wireless networks. - Features CD-ROM based Installation Assistant for years to communicate untethered. The access point supports single session encryption...
.... Secure Transmission - Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840 connects and protects you to come. Protection against Internet intruders is not the same speed at which entire files are affected by your network to -peer communication with surrounding wireless networks. - Features CD-ROM based Installation Assistant for years to communicate untethered. The access point supports single session encryption...
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... work. Configuration Describes the Configuration Utility that you have completed this section for positioning the access point. Overview Section 1 Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is assumed that manages your access point. Installation It is divided into the following : WA840GP WA840G Antenna Ethernet Cable Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand CD-ROM Power...
... work. Configuration Describes the Configuration Utility that you have completed this section for positioning the access point. Overview Section 1 Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is assumed that manages your access point. Installation It is divided into the following : WA840GP WA840G Antenna Ethernet Cable Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand CD-ROM Power...
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... 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 retrieve and deposit requested information. The device you are used LAN standard....especially to receiving locations on top of a day or two. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your wireless access point, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in situations where the address should never change, like print servers or PC ...
... 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 retrieve and deposit requested information. The device you are used LAN standard....especially to receiving locations on top of a day or two. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your wireless access point, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in situations where the address should never change, like print servers or PC ...
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This port connects your access point to the Internet, your access point, see Section 2: Installation. This allows communication between the devices. Back of your access point. Section 1 Overview Access Point Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840 back panel: Power Reset LAN Antenna ... 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T transmission speeds as well as straight-through and Crossover Ethernet cables. 1-8 WA840 For instructions on installing your LAN network, or PC using an Ethernet cable.
This port connects your access point to the Internet, your access point, see Section 2: Installation. This allows communication between the devices. Back of your access point. Section 1 Overview Access Point Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840 back panel: Power Reset LAN Antenna ... 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T transmission speeds as well as straight-through and Crossover Ethernet cables. 1-8 WA840 For instructions on installing your LAN network, or PC using an Ethernet cable.
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... the Manual Software Setup found in this section. Antenna Installation When shipped, the antenna is connected to the access point. Physical Installation: where you physically place your access point. Electrical Connection: how to the access point. The following sections provide detailed instructions for Software Setup. WA840 2-1 Section 2: Installation To get your network up and running: Set...
... the Manual Software Setup found in this section. Antenna Installation When shipped, the antenna is connected to the access point. Physical Installation: where you physically place your access point. Electrical Connection: how to the access point. The following sections provide detailed instructions for Software Setup. WA840 2-1 Section 2: Installation To get your network up and running: Set...
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The WA840G can only be mounted on a wall. Horizontal Installation 1 Place the access point in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the access point. 2-2 WA840 Section 2 Installation Access Point Physical Installation For the WA840GP, you can be installed horizontally. Either access point can install the access point horizontally or vertically.
The WA840G can only be mounted on a wall. Horizontal Installation 1 Place the access point in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the access point. 2-2 WA840 Section 2 Installation Access Point Physical Installation For the WA840GP, you can be installed horizontally. Either access point can install the access point horizontally or vertically.
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... or national codes governing residential or business communications services. Follow all local standards for installing a network interface unit/network interface device (NIU/NID). WA840 2-3 Ensure that the antenna's location is on top. Installation Vertical Installation WA840GP only Section 2 1 Insert the access point into the base to concrete, masonry, a wooden stud, or other solid wall material.
... or national codes governing residential or business communications services. Follow all local standards for installing a network interface unit/network interface device (NIU/NID). WA840 2-3 Ensure that the antenna's location is on top. Installation Vertical Installation WA840GP only Section 2 1 Insert the access point into the base to concrete, masonry, a wooden stud, or other solid wall material.
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Section 2 To mount your access point on the wall: 1 Print the Wall Mounting Template shown here: 3.15" [80.00mm] Installation MODEL WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2A PART NUMBER: AAAAAA-BBB-CC FCC ID: F2NWA840G S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MODEL: WA840G Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE WIRELESS MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 MADE IN TAIWAN The illustration is drawn at a one-to-one scale, which means that when printed, it provides the exact dimensions required to mount the access point. 2-4 WA840
Section 2 To mount your access point on the wall: 1 Print the Wall Mounting Template shown here: 3.15" [80.00mm] Installation MODEL WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2A PART NUMBER: AAAAAA-BBB-CC FCC ID: F2NWA840G S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MODEL: WA840G Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE WIRELESS MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 MADE IN TAIWAN The illustration is drawn at a one-to-one scale, which means that when printed, it provides the exact dimensions required to mount the access point. 2-4 WA840
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... Print dialog box. There must be 4.0 mm (.16 inches) between the wall and the underside of the holes on which the Wall Mounting Template appears. Installation Section 2 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the wall, as shown: - WARNING! In both the Pages from and to fields, enter the page... x 38 mm (#10-16 x 1½ inch) screws with a ruler to ensure that Fit to page is the correct size. 5 Use a center punch to mount the access point. 9 Using a screwdriver, turn each hole. WA840 2-5
... Print dialog box. There must be 4.0 mm (.16 inches) between the wall and the underside of the holes on which the Wall Mounting Template appears. Installation Section 2 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the wall, as shown: - WARNING! In both the Pages from and to fields, enter the page... x 38 mm (#10-16 x 1½ inch) screws with a ruler to ensure that Fit to page is the correct size. 5 Use a center punch to mount the access point. 9 Using a screwdriver, turn each hole. WA840 2-5
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... the bottom of the access point to uncover the keyholes. 11 Place the access point so the keyholes are above the mounting screws. 12 Slide the access point down until it stops against the top of the keyhole opening. 13 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point. Section 2 Installation - Electrical Connection to the access point's Power port, found...
... the bottom of the access point to uncover the keyholes. 11 Place the access point so the keyholes are above the mounting screws. 12 Slide the access point down until it stops against the top of the keyhole opening. 13 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point. Section 2 Installation - Electrical Connection to the access point's Power port, found...
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... Antenna If you 'd prefer to manually set up and running, refer to be installed first with an Ethernet adapter. To set up your wireless network: Physically connect and power on the access point. 2 To configure the initial settings of the access point to your network as well as the configuration needed by your PC must...
... Antenna If you 'd prefer to manually set up and running, refer to be installed first with an Ethernet adapter. To set up your wireless network: Physically connect and power on the access point. 2 To configure the initial settings of the access point to your network as well as the configuration needed by your PC must...
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... cable. Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to Access Point WARNING! 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. Section 2 Installation By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of the access point, your connection will not communicate properly with the...
... cable. Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to Access Point WARNING! 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. Section 2 Installation By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of the access point, your connection will not communicate properly with the...
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Installation Section 2 If you are connecting your client wirelessly to the access point, you can follow the instructions in this section under Configuring Your Computers. 3 To connect the PC to the WA840 through a wireless connection, ensure the PC's wireless adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is set to Open, since the WA840 by default has no wireless... access point through a wireless connection, use the Motorola WPCI810GP or WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your PC's wireless adapter utility to your PC's wireless adapter, you have a laptop, the Motorola WN825GP or WN825G wireless ...
Installation Section 2 If you are connecting your client wirelessly to the access point, you can follow the instructions in this section under Configuring Your Computers. 3 To connect the PC to the WA840 through a wireless connection, ensure the PC's wireless adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is set to Open, since the WA840 by default has no wireless... access point through a wireless connection, use the Motorola WPCI810GP or WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your PC's wireless adapter utility to your PC's wireless adapter, you have a laptop, the Motorola WN825GP or WN825G wireless ...
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... In either case, it is going to Obtain An IP Address Automatically. 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 recommended that is recommended to wait until after...Web-based Configuration Utility and configure the WA840: a. Reconfigure the PC's settings to communicate with the access point. Section 2 Installation Refer to your wireless adapter's documentation for instructions on how to configure are labeled with white letters. Field codes requiring more...
... In either case, it is going to Obtain An IP Address Automatically. 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 recommended that is recommended to wait until after...Web-based Configuration Utility and configure the WA840: a. Reconfigure the PC's settings to communicate with the access point. Section 2 Installation Refer to your wireless adapter's documentation for instructions on how to configure are labeled with white letters. Field codes requiring more...
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Section 2 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your adapter. There may be multiple adapters installed - In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. WA840 2-11 The Network window is the appropriate choice. Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network.
Section 2 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your adapter. There may be multiple adapters installed - In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. WA840 2-11 The Network window is the appropriate choice. Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network.
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...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. The TCP/IP Properties window is blank. 11 Click OK twice. Installation 6 Click the IP Address tab. 7 Enter 192.168.40.10 in... 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 is displayed. Section 2 5 Click Properties. First check to set up the security settings. 2-12 WA840 Windows may ask for the Windows...
...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. The TCP/IP Properties window is blank. 11 Click OK twice. Installation 6 Click the IP Address tab. 7 Enter 192.168.40.10 in... 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 is displayed. Section 2 5 Click Properties. First check to set up the security settings. 2-12 WA840 Windows may ask for the Windows...
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WA840 2-13 The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. 6 Click Properties. Installation Section 2 Configuring Windows 2000 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Control Panel. 4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 5 Double-click Local Area Connection.
WA840 2-13 The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. 6 Click Properties. Installation Section 2 Configuring Windows 2000 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Control Panel. 4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 5 Double-click Local Area Connection.
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Installation 7 Ensure the box next to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-14 WA840 Section 2 The Local Area Connection Status window is selected. 8 Click to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed.
Installation 7 Ensure the box next to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-14 WA840 Section 2 The Local Area Connection Status window is selected. 8 Click to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed.