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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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... the signal in all directions. Placing the access point in situations where the address should never change, like print servers or PC servers. Access Point Generally, access points wirelessly connect networks together, such as laptops, each using their own access point, you hook up your wireless access point to create your network with an IP address so that is the most widely used in...
... the signal in all directions. Placing the access point in situations where the address should never change, like print servers or PC servers. Access Point Generally, access points wirelessly connect networks together, such as laptops, each using their own access point, you hook up your wireless access point to create your network with an IP address so that is the most widely used in...
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... gain the best signal reception. To re-configure the access point, see Section 3: Configuration. 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. This clears the access point's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. If the access point experiences trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press...
... gain the best signal reception. To re-configure the access point, see Section 3: Configuration. 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. This clears the access point's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. If the access point experiences trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press...
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... Green OFF None 10BaseT link detected/active traffic present. 100BaseT link detected/active traffic present. The wireless interface 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. LED 1 Power Condition ON Color Status Green The...
... Green OFF None 10BaseT link detected/active traffic present. 100BaseT link detected/active traffic present. The wireless interface 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. LED 1 Power Condition ON Color Status Green The...
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...and all configuration options as "commonly used" or "recommended". 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...IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is not recommended. After you use either a wired or wireless connection. Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with the WA840, you can proceed to Section 3: Configuration to Access Point WARNING! Wireless Connection to access...
...and all configuration options as "commonly used" or "recommended". 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...IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is not recommended. After you use either a wired or wireless connection. Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with the WA840, you can proceed to Section 3: Configuration to Access Point WARNING! Wireless Connection to access...
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... supported under Windows 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 PC's wireless adapter utility to verify: (a) the selection of the SSID (Service Set Identifier) ...characters represent the WA840's Wireless MAC address (see the image below to identify the WA840 Wireless MAC address from the product label), (b) 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...
... supported under Windows 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 PC's wireless adapter utility to verify: (a) the selection of the SSID (Service Set Identifier) ...characters represent the WA840's Wireless MAC address (see the image below to identify the WA840 Wireless MAC address from the product label), (b) 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...
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... configuration, you need to configure the PC's network setting to specify a static IP address for each computer you first use the Static IP settings. Reconfigure the PC's settings 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 "commonly used" or "recommended." b. After initial configuration: If...
... configuration, you need to configure the PC's network setting to specify a static IP address for each computer you first use the Static IP settings. Reconfigure the PC's settings 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 "commonly used" or "recommended." b. After initial configuration: If...
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... 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 the IP Address field. 8 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the...
... 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 the IP Address field. 8 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the...
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WA840 2-15 Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. 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.
WA840 2-15 Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. 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.
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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 Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed.
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... you should change the User ID and Password. Press the Enter key. Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the Access Point is motorola. In the URL field enter http://192.168.40.1 (the Access Point's default IP address). The default factory setting is connected, open your web browser. The BASIC configuration page will...
... you should change the User ID and Password. Press the Enter key. Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the Access Point is motorola. In the URL field enter http://192.168.40.1 (the Access Point's default IP address). The default factory setting is connected, open your web browser. The BASIC configuration page will...
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... WA840 (which, as 8080) must be reset, either by using IP addresses of the connected devices, allowing the IP address for security reasons you can be provided to : ENABLING PRIMARY ACCESS POINT FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the wireless-only broadband router functions of options). These router functions include: • Routing data in your local network using...
... WA840 (which, as 8080) must be reset, either by using IP addresses of the connected devices, allowing the IP address for security reasons you can be provided to : ENABLING PRIMARY ACCESS POINT FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the wireless-only broadband router functions of options). These router functions include: • Routing data in your local network using...
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... some router functions and not all WA840 configuration options that use Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of local network devices are disabled, the WA840 simply operates as a wireless access point with the router functions disabled...Router and then disable specific router functions via their respective configuration options that the firewall be configured with specific filters on the FILTERS Page, and with any network device -- This is the WA840's built-in firewall (which is recommended that follow. physical addresses uniquely assigned by manufacturers to use the IP addresses...
... some router functions and not all WA840 configuration options that use Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of local network devices are disabled, the WA840 simply operates as a wireless access point with the router functions disabled...Router and then disable specific router functions via their respective configuration options that the firewall be configured with specific filters on the FILTERS Page, and with any network device -- This is the WA840's built-in firewall (which is recommended that follow. physical addresses uniquely assigned by manufacturers to use the IP addresses...
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...one IP address for Access Point logs. Options related to set the STATUS Page (within this field blank to : LOGGING WA840 ACTIVITY Field Event Log Destination Address: (ADVANCED) Connection Logging: (ADVANCED) Description Sets an IP address as the destination for any reason the Motorola servers...on the Internet. their IP addresses are posted in fields 1 and 2; This would serve as a back-up resource, if for the posting of wireless-only router connections to maintain the integrity of time-dependent router functions (logging, filtering, etc.). Motorola sponsors 2 Internet time...
...one IP address for Access Point logs. Options related to set the STATUS Page (within this field blank to : LOGGING WA840 ACTIVITY Field Event Log Destination Address: (ADVANCED) Connection Logging: (ADVANCED) Description Sets an IP address as the destination for any reason the Motorola servers...on the Internet. their IP addresses are posted in fields 1 and 2; This would serve as a back-up resource, if for the posting of wireless-only router connections to maintain the integrity of time-dependent router functions (logging, filtering, etc.). Motorola sponsors 2 Internet time...
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... subnet mask is set to divide your LAN, and can assign the WA840 an IP address. Sets the method by which you access the Web-based Configuration Utility. NOTE: Changing this IP Address should be coordinated with the IP addresses you will not be used . FACTORY DEFAULT: 255.255.255.0 3-12 WA840...DHCP server below . • Selecting DHCP assumes that a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server is on the BASIC Page is set to Router, this field is set to Static (and you assign to the WA840. Section 3 Configuration LAN Page - All Configuration Options Options related to ...
... subnet mask is set to divide your LAN, and can assign the WA840 an IP address. Sets the method by which you access the Web-based Configuration Utility. NOTE: Changing this IP Address should be coordinated with the IP addresses you will not be used . FACTORY DEFAULT: 255.255.255.0 3-12 WA840...DHCP server below . • Selecting DHCP assumes that a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server is on the BASIC Page is set to Router, this field is set to Static (and you assign to the WA840. Section 3 Configuration LAN Page - All Configuration Options Options related to ...
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..., are assigned to devices that interface with the WA840 via the 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: This field is ignored if the DHCP Server... field is a router function. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.40.2 WA840 3-13 NOTE: You will lease to Static. Therefore, this field will be greyed out, and any data entered will not be the WA840 (i.e., the factory default IP address matches that you wish to Access Point. NOTE: If ...
..., are assigned to devices that interface with the WA840 via the 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: This field is ignored if the DHCP Server... field is a router function. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.40.2 WA840 3-13 NOTE: You will lease to Static. Therefore, this field will be greyed out, and any data entered will not be the WA840 (i.e., the factory default IP address matches that you wish to Access Point. NOTE: If ...
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... field is ignored if the DHCP Server (above ) is set to Router. Section 3 Configuration Field Description DHCP Ending IP Address: (ADVANCED) Sets the end 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...
... field is ignored if the DHCP Server (above ) is set to Router. Section 3 Configuration Field Description DHCP Ending IP Address: (ADVANCED) Sets the end 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...
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These fields are the most commonly used with a Point-to be automatically detected and entered for easy reference. Select as a wireless-only router. An IP address is provided by your ISP. This username is dynamically assigned to the WAN connection. The rest...used with a PPP server. Field Connection Mode: PPPoE Username: PPPoE Password: PPPoE Service Name: Description Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to -Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is provided by your ISP. Static - FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) WA840 3-17 PPPoE - Configuration Section 3 ...
These fields are the most commonly used with a Point-to be automatically detected and entered for easy reference. Select as a wireless-only router. An IP address is provided by your ISP. This username is dynamically assigned to the WAN connection. The rest...used with a PPP server. Field Connection Mode: PPPoE Username: PPPoE Password: PPPoE Service Name: Description Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to -Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is provided by your ISP. Static - FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) WA840 3-17 PPPoE - Configuration Section 3 ...
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... to "Connection [X]", where [X] is manually assigned to "Connection 2"). Select as per the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). An IP address is a number (e.g., the second connection defaults to the WAN connection. The WAN connection is used with cable modems or gateways, and... DSL gateways. FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes 3-18 WA840 Sets a name for your broadband connection. Static - Point-to be the primary connection in WA840 WAN MAC address. FACTORY DEFAULT: The first connection is typically used . FACTORY DEFAULT: The built-in use. FACTORY DEFAULT: ...
... to "Connection [X]", where [X] is manually assigned to "Connection 2"). Select as per the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). An IP address is a number (e.g., the second connection defaults to the WAN connection. The WAN connection is used with cable modems or gateways, and... DSL gateways. FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes 3-18 WA840 Sets a name for your broadband connection. Static - Point-to be the primary connection in WA840 WAN MAC address. FACTORY DEFAULT: The first connection is typically used . FACTORY DEFAULT: The built-in use. FACTORY DEFAULT: ...
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... Provider (ISP) requires a host name when requesting an IP address through DHCP, it can be entered here. Options related to: SETTING UP A STATIC BROADBAND CONNECTION Field IP Address: (ADVANCED) Subnet Mask: (ADVANCED) Description Sets the IP address of the selected connection. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.40.1 Sets the IP Subnet Mask of the selected connection. FACTORY DEFAULT...
... Provider (ISP) requires a host name when requesting an IP address through DHCP, it can be entered here. Options related to: SETTING UP A STATIC BROADBAND CONNECTION Field IP Address: (ADVANCED) Subnet Mask: (ADVANCED) Description Sets the IP address of the selected connection. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.40.1 Sets the IP Subnet Mask of the selected connection. FACTORY DEFAULT...