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... the WR850 2-1 Positioning 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 Communicate with the WR850 2-11 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 2-12 Configuring Windows 2000 ...2-14 Configuring Windows XP ...2-17 Section 3: Configuration 3-1 Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility 3-2 Logging In ...3-2 Overview of Configuration Pages...3-3 Navigation Between Pages...
... the WR850 2-1 Positioning 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 Communicate with the WR850 2-11 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 2-12 Configuring Windows 2000 ...2-14 Configuring Windows XP ...2-17 Section 3: Configuration 3-1 Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility 3-2 Logging In ...3-2 Overview of Configuration Pages...3-3 Navigation Between Pages...
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... to: CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY 3-6 Options related to: ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS 3-6 Options related to: ENABLING TIME-RELATED FUNCTIONS 3-8 Options related to : CUSTOMIZING WIRELESS DATA THROUGHPUT 3-48 II WR850 Commonly Used Configuration Options 3-11 LAN Page - All Configuration Options 3-37 ROUTING Page Action Buttons 3-41 The WIRELESS Configuration Page 3-42 WIRELESS Page - Establishing Parental Controls on...
... to: CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY 3-6 Options related to: ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS 3-6 Options related to: ENABLING TIME-RELATED FUNCTIONS 3-8 Options related to : CUSTOMIZING WIRELESS DATA THROUGHPUT 3-48 II WR850 Commonly Used Configuration Options 3-11 LAN Page - All Configuration Options 3-37 ROUTING Page Action Buttons 3-41 The WIRELESS Configuration Page 3-42 WIRELESS Page - Establishing Parental Controls on...
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... 4-5 Section 5:Glossary 5-1 WR850 III Matching Settings in the WR850 and Wireless Clients 3-68 The FIRMWARE Configuration Page 3-72 FIRMWARE Page Configuration Options 3-72 Section 4: Troubleshooting 4-1 Contact Us ...4-1 Hardware Solutions ...4-1 My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router 4-2 My broadband modem already uses a built-in router 4-2 Software Solutions...4-3 I would like to test to see if...
... 4-5 Section 5:Glossary 5-1 WR850 III Matching Settings in the WR850 and Wireless Clients 3-68 The FIRMWARE Configuration Page 3-72 FIRMWARE Page Configuration Options 3-72 Section 4: Troubleshooting 4-1 Contact Us ...4-1 Hardware Solutions ...4-1 My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router 4-2 My broadband modem already uses a built-in router 4-2 Software Solutions...4-3 I would like to test to see if...
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... is divided into the following sections: Overview Describes the router and its functions, the technology used for advanced customization or re-configuration of terms and acronyms. Box Contents Your box contains the following: WR850GP WR850G Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand WR850GP Power Supply Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Ethernet Cable Power...
... is divided into the following sections: Overview Describes the router and its functions, the technology used for advanced customization or re-configuration of terms and acronyms. Box Contents Your box contains the following: WR850GP WR850G Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand WR850GP Power Supply Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Ethernet Cable Power...
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have assigned you will use when configuring your router. Router Generally, routers connect two networks together. The router's firewall inspects each packet of the Internet. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your wireless router, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in situations where the address should never change...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have assigned you will use when configuring your router. Router Generally, routers connect two networks together. The router's firewall inspects each packet of the Internet. Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your wireless router, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in situations where the address should never change...
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...is automatically assigned an IP address every time a device is added to your network, which frees you use when configuring your network from manually assigning IP addresses. The router acts as requests for your network, intelligently routing the information to share an Internet connection, your ISP might have assigned..., ensuring smooth communication. The address lasts only as long as the centerpiece of a day or two. Sample Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as the server allots, usually in turn communicates with your network, allowing you are using your...
...is automatically assigned an IP address every time a device is added to your network, which frees you use when configuring your network from manually assigning IP addresses. The router acts as requests for your network, intelligently routing the information to share an Internet connection, your ISP might have assigned..., ensuring smooth communication. The address lasts only as long as the centerpiece of a day or two. Sample Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as the server allots, usually in turn communicates with your network, allowing you are using your...
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... for more than five seconds. This retains the router's configuration information. To re-configure the router, see Section 2: Installation. Resets your router. This clears the router's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. Section 1 Overview Router Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of Router The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel: Reset...
... for more than five seconds. This retains the router's configuration information. To re-configure the router, see Section 2: Installation. Resets your router. This clears the router's Username, Password, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Operation Mode. Section 1 Overview Router Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of Router The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel: Reset...
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...is the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in the physical center of the WR850 Positioning Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance Your wireless router uses a radio transmission technology defined by the lower case letter after the standard. This standard is only a... used, designated by the Institute of the router. The following lists the expected wireless range of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). Section 2: Installation This section will help you can configure the WR850 to support all directions. The ...
...is the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in the physical center of the WR850 Positioning Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance Your wireless router uses a radio transmission technology defined by the lower case letter after the standard. This standard is only a... used, designated by the Institute of the router. The following lists the expected wireless range of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). Section 2: Installation This section will help you can configure the WR850 to support all directions. The ...
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Vertical Installation (WR850GP only) 1 Insert the router into a notch in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the router. Ensure that the antenna's location is on top. WR850 2-3 The router's foot slides snugly into the supplied base. Installation Horizontal Installation Section 2 1 Place the router in the base to keep the router stable. 2 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router.
Vertical Installation (WR850GP only) 1 Insert the router into a notch in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the router. Ensure that the antenna's location is on top. WR850 2-3 The router's foot slides snugly into the supplied base. Installation Horizontal Installation Section 2 1 Place the router in the base to keep the router stable. 2 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router.
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...the two plastic feet, nearest to the LED panel, from the bottom of the keyhole opening. 14 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router. The maximum distance from the wall to the top of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in the power adapter Reset Power LAN ...connected properly. 2-6 WR850 Section 2 Installation 10 Using a screwdriver, turn each screw until it protrudes from the wall, as shown: - Electrical Connection Your router does not have an On/Off power switch and therefore will only be 4.0 mm (.16 inches) between the wall and the underside of the...
...the two plastic feet, nearest to the LED panel, from the bottom of the keyhole opening. 14 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router. The maximum distance from the wall to the top of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in the power adapter Reset Power LAN ...connected properly. 2-6 WR850 Section 2 Installation 10 Using a screwdriver, turn each screw until it protrudes from the wall, as shown: - Electrical Connection Your router does not have an On/Off power switch and therefore will only be 4.0 mm (.16 inches) between the wall and the underside of the...
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... that the antenna and electrical connections have been made, and then lead you place the CD-ROM in a typical configuration as a wired/wireless router. Manual Install - You need two Ethernet cables for advanced configuration, see Section 3: Configuration. Easy Install Process Run the Installation Wizard program from to accomplish this: (1) If your first connection will be...
... that the antenna and electrical connections have been made, and then lead you place the CD-ROM in a typical configuration as a wired/wireless router. Manual Install - You need two Ethernet cables for advanced configuration, see Section 3: Configuration. Easy Install Process Run the Installation Wizard program from to accomplish this: (1) If your first connection will be...
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You have now connected the router to the router. NOTE: You can make any and all configuration options as "commonly used" or "recommended". When first configuring your router. Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not configured either a wired or wireless connection. 2-8 WR850 Section 2 Installation 1 If you are currently running broadband to a single computer: Connect an...
You have now connected the router to the router. NOTE: You can make any and all configuration options as "commonly used" or "recommended". When first configuring your router. Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not configured either a wired or wireless connection. 2-8 WR850 Section 2 Installation 1 If you are currently running broadband to a single computer: Connect an...
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.... Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with white letters. • For advanced WR850 configuration, review and adjust any other changes to the WR850. This section includes information on your wireless network, and re-connect securely to the WR850... will include in Web-based Configuration Utility and 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. To do this, you can proceed to Section 3: Configuration to access the built-in...
.... Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with white letters. • For advanced WR850 configuration, review and adjust any other changes to the WR850. This section includes information on your wireless network, and re-connect securely to the WR850... will include in Web-based Configuration Utility and 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. To do this, you can proceed to Section 3: Configuration to access the built-in...
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... are factory set to the utility for reference only; When you login to default values, based on the typical use the Web-based Configuration Utility built into your WR850 Wireless Broadband Router. Where adjustments of that option will not need to these factory defaults, unless you roll your mouse cursor over the name of...
... are factory set to the utility for reference only; When you login to default values, based on the typical use the Web-based Configuration Utility built into your WR850 Wireless Broadband Router. Where adjustments of that option will not need to these factory defaults, unless you roll your mouse cursor over the name of...
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... appear when entering the Web-based Configuration Utility. 3-2 WR850 Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the router is shown in , for security reasons you have logged in the example below . 4 Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility. The BASIC configuration page will appear (the WR850GP login window is connected, open...
... appear when entering the Web-based Configuration Utility. 3-2 WR850 Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the router is shown in , for security reasons you have logged in the example below . 4 Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility. The BASIC configuration page will appear (the WR850GP login window is connected, open...
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The rest of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted in supporting typical uses of the configuration options are highlighted in white on the BASIC Page for advanced users. 3-4 WR850 Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are provided primarily for easy reference. It is the first...
The rest of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted in supporting typical uses of the configuration options are highlighted in white on the BASIC Page for advanced users. 3-4 WR850 Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are provided primarily for easy reference. It is the first...
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... bottom of this Web-based Configuration Utility. Section 3 Configuration BASIC Page - Login Password: FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola NOTE: Once you should change the default User Name and Password. Login Username: FACTORY DEFAULT: admin Configuration Sets your user name to : ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the primary router functions of options). FACTORY DEFAULT...
... bottom of this Web-based Configuration Utility. Section 3 Configuration BASIC Page - Login Password: FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola NOTE: Once you should change the default User Name and Password. Login Username: FACTORY DEFAULT: admin Configuration Sets your user name to : ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS Field Operation Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Enables the primary router functions of options). FACTORY DEFAULT...
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... operates as a combination of a wireless access point and a wired 5-port Ethernet switch (the physical port labeled "WAN" becomes the fifth "switched" port, along with specific routing "rules" on the ROUTING Page). NOTE: If you wish to enable some router functions and not all of local network...FACTORY DEFAULT: Router Enables the built-in firewall, to protect your local network, simplifying network set to Access Point. This is configured on the LAN Page). • Routing and/or filtering data based on the protocol used and/or its content, protecting your broadband connection and your...
... operates as a combination of a wireless access point and a wired 5-port Ethernet switch (the physical port labeled "WAN" becomes the fifth "switched" port, along with specific routing "rules" on the ROUTING Page). NOTE: If you wish to enable some router functions and not all of local network...FACTORY DEFAULT: Router Enables the built-in firewall, to protect your local network, simplifying network set to Access Point. This is configured on the LAN Page). • Routing and/or filtering data based on the protocol used and/or its content, protecting your broadband connection and your...
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... day, month, year and local time (in your router for compatibility. • Selecting Enabled allows these software programs to automatically manage compatibility with the router, without additional user configuration. • Selecting Disabled does not allow these software... programs to automatically manage compatibility with the router. FACTORY DEFAULT: Enabled 3-8 WR850 FACTORY DEFAULT: Enabled Options...
... day, month, year and local time (in your router for compatibility. • Selecting Enabled allows these software programs to automatically manage compatibility with the router, without additional user configuration. • Selecting Disabled does not allow these software... programs to automatically manage compatibility with the router. FACTORY DEFAULT: Enabled 3-8 WR850 FACTORY DEFAULT: Enabled Options...
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... can read them the first two time servers used. Motorola sponsors two Internet time servers; FACTORY DEFAULT: Motorola time servers are posted in fields 1 and 2; Logs are listed in a "syslog" format; You may add one IP address for router logs. Leave this Webbased Configuration Utility) as the only destination for an additional Internet time...
... can read them the first two time servers used. Motorola sponsors two Internet time servers; FACTORY DEFAULT: Motorola time servers are posted in fields 1 and 2; Logs are listed in a "syslog" format; You may add one IP address for router logs. Leave this Webbased Configuration Utility) as the only destination for an additional Internet time...