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...are dangerous. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for this can result in safe operating condition. Route power...REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES. Postpone router installation until there is recommended that accompany this equipment. • Avoid using...Place unit to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they are affixed to this product must be walked on... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of cord...
...are dangerous. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for this can result in safe operating condition. Route power...REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES. Postpone router installation until there is recommended that accompany this equipment. • Avoid using...Place unit to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they are affixed to this product must be walked on... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of cord...
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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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These speeds will work for you the greatest flexibility to expand your network to server, and availability of Internet router(s). Features CD-ROM based Installation Assistant for years to come. Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840 connects and protects you to share your Internet connection with upgradeable firmware ensures your cable operator or broadband service provider...
These speeds will work for you the greatest flexibility to expand your network to server, and availability of Internet router(s). Features CD-ROM based Installation Assistant for years to come. Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840 connects and protects you to share your Internet connection with upgradeable firmware ensures your cable operator or broadband service provider...
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... that you have completed this section for positioning the 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 Supply WA840GP Quick Start Guide Power Supply WA840G Quick Start Guide ...WA840 1-3 If not, refer to this section, your access point will use the Installation Wizard on getting your access point up and running. After you will be ...
... that you have completed this section for positioning the 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 Supply WA840GP Quick Start Guide Power Supply WA840G Quick Start Guide ...WA840 1-3 If not, refer to this section, your access point will use the Installation Wizard on getting your access point up and running. After you will be ...
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... itself with the Internet. Static IP Address A static IP address is the most widely used in a higher location, such as your wireless access point to will know where to retrieve and deposit requested information. When the IP address expires, the client is a temporary IP number, dynamically...upper stories. 1-4 WA840 Static IP addresses must be unique and cannot be shared, therefore they are able to create your wireless access point, please take a few minutes to server. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your own private wireless Ad-Hoc network.
... itself with the Internet. Static IP Address A static IP address is the most widely used in a higher location, such as your wireless access point to will know where to retrieve and deposit requested information. When the IP address expires, the client is a temporary IP number, dynamically...upper stories. 1-4 WA840 Static IP addresses must be unique and cannot be shared, therefore they are able to create your wireless access point, please take a few minutes to server. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your own private wireless Ad-Hoc network.
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This allows communication between the devices. 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 Feature Power ... Port Button Description The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter. This port connects your access point to the Internet, your access point, see Section 2: Installation. Back of your access point. The LAN port supports either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T transmission speeds as well as straight-through and...
This allows communication between the devices. 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 Feature Power ... Port Button Description The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter. This port connects your access point to the Internet, your access point, see Section 2: Installation. Back of your access point. The LAN port supports either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T transmission speeds as well as straight-through and...
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... Hardware Setup Hardware setup includes: Antenna Installation: verifying the antenna is connected to the threaded knob until firmly seated. Antenna Installation When shipped, the antenna is connected to the access point. Physical Installation: where you need to detach and reattach the ...antenna to the main access point: 1 Locate the antenna and its threaded connector on the back of the access point 2 To remove...
... Hardware Setup Hardware setup includes: Antenna Installation: verifying the antenna is connected to the threaded knob until firmly seated. Antenna Installation When shipped, the antenna is connected to the access point. Physical Installation: where you need to detach and reattach the ...antenna to the main access point: 1 Locate the antenna and its threaded connector on the back of the access point 2 To remove...
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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. The WA840G can only be mounted on a wall.
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... unit/network interface device (NIU/NID). Use anchors when necessary; for example, if you must mount the access point on top. WA840 2-3 The access point's foot slides snugly into the supplied base. 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. Ensure that the antenna...
... unit/network interface device (NIU/NID). Use anchors when necessary; for example, if you must mount the access point on top. WA840 2-3 The access point's foot slides snugly into the supplied base. 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. Ensure that the antenna...
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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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... x 1½ inch) screws with a ruler to ensure that Fit to page is not checked in each screw until part of 10.5 mm to mount the access point. 9 Using a screwdriver, turn each hole. In both the Pages from and to fields, enter the page number on the wall. 6 On the wall, locate the... the holes to a depth of at 100% scale and that it protrudes from the File menu to mark the center of the screw head. WARNING! Installation Section 2 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the wall, as shown: -
... x 1½ inch) screws with a ruler to ensure that Fit to page is not checked in each screw until part of 10.5 mm to mount the access point. 9 Using a screwdriver, turn each hole. In both the Pages from and to fields, enter the page number on the wall. 6 On the wall, locate the... the holes to a depth of at 100% scale and that it protrudes from the File menu to mark the center of the screw head. WARNING! Installation Section 2 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the wall, as shown: -
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... of the keyhole opening. 13 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point. Electrical Connection to the access point's Power port, found on the back of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in the power adapter. To power supply 1 Connect the power adapter to Access Point Your access point does not have an On/Off power switch...
... of the keyhole opening. 13 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point. Electrical Connection to the access point's Power port, found on the back of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in the power adapter. To power supply 1 Connect the power adapter to Access Point Your access point does not have an On/Off power switch...
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...'s Ethernet adapter and the other end to the LAN port on the access point Configure your PCs Enter Wireless Security settings Wired Connection to Access Point Power Reset LAN Antenna If you 'd prefer to manually set up your PC must be installed first with the WA840. Manual Software Setup If you are connecting your...
...'s Ethernet adapter and the other end to the LAN port on the access point Configure your PCs Enter Wireless Security settings Wired Connection to Access Point Power Reset LAN Antenna If you 'd prefer to manually set up your PC must be installed first with the WA840. Manual Software Setup If you are connecting your...
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... to configure are labeled with black letters. Power Reset LAN Antenna 2-8 WA840 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 ...commonly used" or "recommended". These fields are labeled with white letters. 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. For advanced WA840 configuration, review and ...
... to configure are labeled with black letters. Power Reset LAN Antenna 2-8 WA840 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 ...commonly used" or "recommended". These fields are labeled with white letters. 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. For advanced WA840 configuration, review and ...
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... WPCI810GP are 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) of 192....with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and 254). 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 ...
... WPCI810GP are 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) of 192....with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and 254). 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 ...
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...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 going to communicate with the access point. For advanced WA840 configuration, review and adjust any other devices by...Web-based Configuration Utility and configure the WA840: a. This section includes information on your wireless network to do so. Section 2 Installation Refer to your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network settings for the computer that is recommended...
...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 going to communicate with the access point. For advanced WA840 configuration, review and adjust any other devices by...Web-based Configuration Utility and configure the WA840: a. This section includes information on your wireless network to do so. Section 2 Installation Refer to your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network settings for the computer that is recommended...
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choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your adapter. Section 2 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. WA840 2-11 In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. The Network window is the appropriate choice. There may be multiple adapters installed -
choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your adapter. Section 2 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. WA840 2-11 In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. The Network window is the appropriate choice. There may be multiple adapters installed -
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...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. First check to set up the security settings. 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. The TCP/IP Properties window is blank. 11 Click OK twice. Section 2...
...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. First check to set up the security settings. 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. The TCP/IP Properties window is blank. 11 Click OK twice. Section 2...
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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 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