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... Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance ...2-1 Hardware Setup ...2-2 Antenna Installation ...2-2 Physical Placement...2-2 Electrical Connection ...2-6 Establishing Your First Connection to the WR850 2-7 Easy Install Process...2-7 Manual Install - Commonly Used Configuration Options 3-4 WR850 I Contents Section 1: Overview 1-1 Understanding Your User Guide...1-3 Box Contents...1-3 Understanding Functions...1-4 Router ...1-4 LAN ...1-4 TCP/IP ...1-4 Static IP Address ...1-4 Dynamic IP Address ...1-5 DHCP Server ...1-5 Sample Home Network Diagram ...1-5 Router...
... Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance ...2-1 Hardware Setup ...2-2 Antenna Installation ...2-2 Physical Placement...2-2 Electrical Connection ...2-6 Establishing Your First Connection to the WR850 2-7 Easy Install Process...2-7 Manual Install - Commonly Used Configuration Options 3-4 WR850 I Contents Section 1: Overview 1-1 Understanding Your User Guide...1-3 Box Contents...1-3 Understanding Functions...1-4 Router ...1-4 LAN ...1-4 TCP/IP ...1-4 Static IP Address ...1-4 Dynamic IP Address ...1-5 DHCP Server ...1-5 Sample Home Network Diagram ...1-5 Router...
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.../100 Ethernet Switch and Router - Protects against Internet intruders with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless communication standards - Protects your LAN IP addresses and devices from the Internet, using Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP and/or MAC Address ... devices - Shares a broadband Internet (cable, DSL, or other) connection with Virtual Private Network (VPN) compatibility 1-2 WR850 Hides your wireless communications using built-in firewall - Section 1 Overview Your wireless router is really several products built into one router: Wireless Access Point - Frees ...
.../100 Ethernet Switch and Router - Protects against Internet intruders with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless communication standards - Protects your LAN IP addresses and devices from the Internet, using Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP and/or MAC Address ... devices - Shares a broadband Internet (cable, DSL, or other) connection with Virtual Private Network (VPN) compatibility 1-2 WR850 Hides your wireless communications using built-in firewall - Section 1 Overview Your wireless router is really several products built into one router: Wireless Access Point - Frees ...
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... protected and private on the network. Every device you will use when configuring your wireless router, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in this section. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your router. Static IP Address A static IP address is a fixed address that is the most widely used in from client...
... protected and private on the network. Every device you will use when configuring your wireless router, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in this section. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your router. Static IP Address A static IP address is a fixed address that is the most widely used in from client...
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... destination while at the same time protecting your network, which in the space of your router. When the IP address expires, the client is a temporary IP number, dynamically or randomly generated by a DHCP server. Sample Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as requests for your network, intelligently routing the information to share an Internet...
... destination while at the same time protecting your network, which in the space of your router. When the IP address expires, the client is a temporary IP number, dynamically or randomly generated by a DHCP server. Sample Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as requests for your network, intelligently routing the information to share an Internet...
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... the factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than five seconds. This clears the router's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. Section 1 Overview Router Physical Description The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel: Reset Power LAN 4 3 2 1 WAN Antenna Feature 1 Power 2 Reset Button 1 2 3 4 5 Description The receptacle where...
... the factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than five seconds. This clears the router's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. Section 1 Overview Router Physical Description The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel: Reset Power LAN 4 3 2 1 WAN Antenna Feature 1 Power 2 Reset Button 1 2 3 4 5 Description The receptacle where...
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...x4) OFF ON/Blinking ON/Blinking OFF None Amber Green None The wireless interface is depressed. The Ethernet link may be down , the LED starts to blink RED and the router's username, password, private LAN IP address, private subnet mask address and operation mode are restored to ... a "Version 2" unit will display "MODEL: WR850Gv2" (see example below). The device is not powered on the bottom of the router. If the reset button is held down . 1-8 WR850 NOTE: The wireless LED does not blink on and operating normally. Section 1 Overview LED Description LED 1 Power 2 Modem...
...x4) OFF ON/Blinking ON/Blinking OFF None Amber Green None The wireless interface is depressed. The Ethernet link may be down , the LED starts to blink RED and the router's username, password, private LAN IP address, private subnet mask address and operation mode are restored to ... a "Version 2" unit will display "MODEL: WR850Gv2" (see example below). The device is not powered on the bottom of the router. If the reset button is held down . 1-8 WR850 NOTE: The wireless LED does not blink on and operating normally. Section 1 Overview LED Description LED 1 Power 2 Modem...
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...the PC to the router, use either : (a) to accept a dynamic IP Address, or (b) with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.10.x, where x is communicating with the WR850. These fields are labeled with black letters. Wireless Connection WARNING! Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure ...cable and connect it is not recommended. Section 2 Installation 1 If you are currently running broadband to a single computer: Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on your router. 2 Connect the other end of the same cable into the port labeled WAN on the...
...the PC to the router, use either : (a) to accept a dynamic IP Address, or (b) with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.10.x, where x is communicating with the WR850. These fields are labeled with black letters. Wireless Connection WARNING! Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure ...cable and connect it is not recommended. Section 2 Installation 1 If you are currently running broadband to a single computer: Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on your router. 2 Connect the other end of the same cable into the port labeled WAN on the...
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...will not communicate properly with the WR850 if the wireless adapter is not configured either: (a) to accept a dynamic IP Address, or (b) with the WR850. Section 2 Installation 3 Your PC's wireless adapter may need to be configured to work with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.10.x, where x is ...a number between the WR850 and other devices by repeating Steps 3 and 4 with the WR850. 4 To connect the PC to the WR850 through a wireless connection, use your PC's wireless adapter utility to verify: (a) the...
...will not communicate properly with the WR850 if the wireless adapter is not configured either: (a) to accept a dynamic IP Address, or (b) with the WR850. Section 2 Installation 3 Your PC's wireless adapter may need to be configured to work with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.10.x, where x is ...a number between the WR850 and other devices by repeating Steps 3 and 4 with the WR850. 4 To connect the PC to the WR850 through a wireless connection, use your PC's wireless adapter utility to verify: (a) the...
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...configure the WR850: • For a typical WR850 configuration as a wired/wireless router, review and adjust as necessary only those configuration options designated as desired. WR850 2-11 In either...case, it is communicating with the router. Configuring Computers to Communicate with the WR850 Each computer that PC. This section includes information on your wireless network, and re-connect securely to ... Section 3: Configuration to access the built-in your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network settings for each PC's network settings to...
...configure the WR850: • For a typical WR850 configuration as a wired/wireless router, review and adjust as necessary only those configuration options designated as desired. WR850 2-11 In either...case, it is communicating with the router. Configuring Computers to Communicate with the WR850 Each computer that PC. This section includes information on your wireless network, and re-connect securely to ... Section 3: Configuration to access the built-in your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network settings for each PC's network settings to...
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Installation 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. There may be multiple adapters installed - choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate wired or wireless Ethernet adapter on your adapter. Section 2 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. The Network window is the appropriate choice. 2-12 WR850
Installation 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for your PC. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is displayed. There may be multiple adapters installed - choose only the one that is configured for the appropriate wired or wireless Ethernet adapter on your adapter. Section 2 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. The Network window is the appropriate choice. 2-12 WR850
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The TCP/IP Properties window is blank. 10 Click OK twice. Section 2 Windows 98SE Windows ME 6 Click the IP Address tab. 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. 8 Click OK. 9 Click the Gateway tab and confirm that the Installed Gateway field is displayed. Otherwise, load your Windows CD and follow the prompts. 11 Restart your computer to see if the installation files are installed at c:\windows\options\cabs. First check to save your settings. Installation 5 Click Properties. Windows may ask for the Windows Installation disk. WR850 2-13
The TCP/IP Properties window is blank. 10 Click OK twice. Section 2 Windows 98SE Windows ME 6 Click the IP Address tab. 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. 8 Click OK. 9 Click the Gateway tab and confirm that the Installed Gateway field is displayed. Otherwise, load your Windows CD and follow the prompts. 11 Restart your computer to see if the installation files are installed at c:\windows\options\cabs. First check to save your settings. Installation 5 Click Properties. Windows may ask for the Windows Installation disk. WR850 2-13
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WR850 2-15 Section 2 7 Ensure the box next to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Installation The Local Area Properties window is selected. 8 Click to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed.
WR850 2-15 Section 2 7 Ensure the box next to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Installation The Local Area Properties window is selected. 8 Click to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed.
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Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Installation 9 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Restart your computer to save your settings. 2-16 WR850
Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Installation 9 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Restart your computer to save your settings. 2-16 WR850
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Installation 7 Ensure the box next to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-18 WR850 Section 2 The Local Area Properties 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. 2-18 WR850 Section 2 The Local Area Properties window is selected. 8 Click to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed.
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Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. WR850 2-19 Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Section 2 9 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. WR850 2-19 Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Section 2 9 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.
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... the User Name. The BASIC configuration page will appear (the WR850GP login window is admin. 3 Enter the Password. The login window will appear when entering the Web-based Configuration Utility. 3-2 WR850 In the URL field enter http://192.168.10.1 (the router's default IP address). The default factory setting is shown in , for... in the example below . 4 Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility. Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the router is motorola. Press the Enter key.
... the User Name. The BASIC configuration page will appear (the WR850GP login window is admin. 3 Enter the Password. The login window will appear when entering the Web-based Configuration Utility. 3-2 WR850 In the URL field enter http://192.168.10.1 (the router's default IP address). The default factory setting is shown in , for... in the example below . 4 Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility. Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the router is motorola. Press the Enter key.
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... this Web-based Configuration Utility. Leave this Web-based Configuration Utility. Login Password: FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola NOTE: Once you have logged in, for your broadband connection to enable remote access. This is not recommended. Section 3 Configuration BASIC Page - If... blank to : ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the primary router functions of options). These router functions include: • Routing data in Section 1 of the connected devices, allowing the IP address for security reasons you can...
... this Web-based Configuration Utility. Leave this Web-based Configuration Utility. Login Password: FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola NOTE: Once you have logged in, for your broadband connection to enable remote access. This is not recommended. Section 3 Configuration BASIC Page - If... blank to : ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the primary router functions of options). These router functions include: • Routing data in Section 1 of the connected devices, allowing the IP address for security reasons you can...
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... Mode (above) is recommended that use Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of these router functions are still available. • Selecting Router enables router functions. • Selecting Access Point disables router functions. However, all of local network devices - are disabled, the WR850 simply operates...the protocol used and/or its content, protecting your broadband connection and your local network, simplifying network set to any entries into those fields ignored). NOTE: If you wish to use the IP addresses of a wireless access point and a wired 5-port Ethernet switch ...
... Mode (above) is recommended that use Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of these router functions are still available. • Selecting Router enables router functions. • Selecting Access Point disables router functions. However, all of local network devices - are disabled, the WR850 simply operates...the protocol used and/or its content, protecting your broadband connection and your local network, simplifying network set to any entries into those fields ignored). NOTE: If you wish to use the IP addresses of a wireless access point and a wired 5-port Ethernet switch ...
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...blank. you can read them the first two time servers used. Motorola sponsors two Internet time servers; You may add one IP address for an additional Internet time server. FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) Sets the types of router connections to set the STATUS Page (within this field blank to ...be found offered as freeware on the Internet. FACTORY DEFAULT: Motorola time servers are posted in...
...blank. you can read them the first two time servers used. Motorola sponsors two Internet time servers; You may add one IP address for an additional Internet time server. FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) Sets the types of router connections to set the STATUS Page (within this field blank to ...be found offered as freeware on the Internet. FACTORY DEFAULT: Motorola time servers are posted in...
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... can assign the WR850 an IP address. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.10.1 Sets the subnet mask for the WR850 LAN connections, when the Protocol field is set to Static. This is on the BASIC Page is used to Router, this IP Address should be assigned, in the IP Address field just below . ...FACTORY DEFAULT: Static Sets the IP address for the WR850 LAN connections, when the Protocol field is set to DHCP, this...
... can assign the WR850 an IP address. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.10.1 Sets the subnet mask for the WR850 LAN connections, when the Protocol field is set to Static. This is on the BASIC Page is used to Router, this IP Address should be assigned, in the IP Address field just below . ...FACTORY DEFAULT: Static Sets the IP address for the WR850 LAN connections, when the Protocol field is set to DHCP, this...