User Guide WR850 Wireless Broadband Routers WR850GP and WR850G WR850G WR850GP
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE UNIT. CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES. CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Contents Section 1:Overview Understanding Your User Guide.......................................................................................................1-3 Box Contents......................................................................................................................................1-3 Understanding Functions..................................................................................................................1-4 Router ..................................................
Contents Configure Your Basic Internet Settings .........................................................................................2-20 DHCP Configuration ...................................................................................................................2-20 PPPoE ........................................................................................................................................2-20 Static IP ..........................................................................
Contents Section 4:Troubleshooting 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........
Section 1:Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola WR850GP Wireless Broadband Router or Motorola WR850G Wireless Broadband Router.1 The WR850 includes both an 802.11b/g wireless access point and a 4-port Ethernet router. So it is both wireless and wired, providing the foundation for a truly customized network full of options. Using the WR850, you can share files, pictures, peripherals, printers and more with everyone else on the network.
Section 1 Overview Your wireless router is really several products built into one router: Wireless Access Point – Connects your router to your laptop wirelessly and allows you to roam unfettered – Supports a multitude of devices that operate with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless communication standards – Protects your wireless communications using firm WPA, 802.
Overview Section 1 Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is divided into the following sections: Overview Describes the router and its functions, the technology used, and the recommended methods for positioning the router. Installation It is assumed that you will use the Installation Wizard on the CD-ROM to set up your router. If not, refer to this section for instructions on getting your router up and running. After you have completed this section, your router will be active and ready to work.
Section 1 Overview Understanding Functions Before installing your wireless router, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in this section. Router Generally, routers connect two networks together. The WR850 connects your home network with the Internet, which can be thought of as a very large network. Routers provide bandwidth security by keeping data out of your home network.
Overview Section 1 Dynamic IP Address A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP number, dynamically or randomly generated by a DHCP server. The address lasts only as long as the server allots, usually in the space of a day or two. When the IP address expires, the client is automatically reassigned a new IP address, ensuring smooth communication.
Section 1 Overview Sample Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as the centerpiece of your network, allowing you to share files, printers, and the Internet connection. A sample home network is shown below: The Internet communicates with the modem which in turn communicates with the router. The router acts as the gateway to your network; it sends devices information such as requests for Internet access, file sharing, or multiplayer games.
Overview Section 1 Wireless Range The following lists the expected wireless range of the router. This table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions. Data Rate Open Area Closed Area 54 Mbps Up to 100 ft (30m) Up to 60 ft (18m) 11 Mbps Up to 900 feet (275 m) Up to 160 feet (49 m) 5.
Section 1 Overview Router Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your router. For instructions on installing your router, see Section 2: Installation. Back of Router The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel: Reset LAN Power 1 2 4 3 2 3 1 WAN Antenna 4 5 Feature Description 1 Power The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter. 2 Reset Button Resets your router or resets the router to the default login settings.
Overview 3 Section 1 Feature Description LAN Ports 1-4 These four ports connect the router to your LAN or home network using Ethernet cables. This enables communication among clients, such as PCs or print servers, on the network. The LAN ports support either 10-BASE-T or 100-BASE-T transmission speeds as well as straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.
Section 1 Overview LED Description The underlined items represent network activity. LED 1 Power 2 Modem 3 Wireless 4 LAN (x4) 1-10 Condition Color Status ON Green The device is powered on and operating normally. Blinking Green Firmware update is in progress. Blinking/OFF Red The power LED turns RED as soon as the reset button is depressed.
Section 2:Installation To get your network up and running: Set up your hardware. Insert the CD-ROM for product set up. Follow the prompts. If you prefer to set up the router’s software manually, refer to the Manual Software Setup found later in this section. The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing these tasks. Hardware Setup Hardware setup includes: Antenna Installation: connecting the antenna to the router. Physical Installation: where you physically place your router.
Section 2 Installation Router Physical Installation For the WR850GP, you can install the router horizontally or vertically. The WR850G can only be installed horizontally. Either router can also be mounted on a wall. Horizontal Installation 1 Place the router in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the router. Vertical Installation WR850GP only 1 Insert the router into the supplied base. Ensure that the antenna’s location is on top.
Installation Section 2 Wall Mount Installation If you mount the router on the wall, you must: Position the router as specified by the local or national codes governing residential or business communications services. Follow all local standards for installing a network interface router/network interface device (NIU/NID). If possible, mount the router to concrete, masonry, a wooden stud, or other solid wall material. Use anchors when necessary; for example if you must mount the router on drywall.
Section 2 Installation 2 To print the Wall Mounting Template, click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu. 3 In both the Pages from and to fields, enter the page number on which the Wall Mounting Template appears. 4 Click OK. 5 Measure the printed template with a ruler to ensure that it is the same size as the template on page 2-3. 6 Use a center punch to mark the center of the holes on the wall. 7 On the wall, locate the marks for the mounting holes you just made.
Installation Section 2 10 Using a screwdriver, turn each screw until part of it protrudes from the wall, as shown: – There must be 4.0 mm (.16 inches) between the wall and the underside of the screw head. – The maximum distance from the wall to the top of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in). 7.6 mm (.3 inches) maximum 10.5 mm (.4 inches) maximum 4.0 mm 11 Remove the two plastic feet, nearest to the LED panel, from the bottom of the router to uncover the keyholes.
Section 2 Installation Electrical Connection to Router Your router does not have an On/Off power switch and therefore will only be powered on by plugging in the power adapter: Reset Power LAN To power supply 1 Connect the power adapter to the router’s Power port, found on the back of the router. 2 Plug the power adapter into a grounded and surge-protected power outlet. The Power LED on the front panel lights green when connected properly.
Installation Section 2 Wired Connection to Router ETHERNET USB CABLE CUSTOMER S/N:BCDFGHJKLMNP S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC HFCMAC ID: ABCDEF012345 USB CPE MAC ID:ABDCEF012345 Reset +12VDC Power LAN 4 3 2 1 WAN Antenna If you are connecting your PC with an Ethernet cable to the router, your PC must be installed first with an Ethernet adapter. You need two Ethernet cables for this procedure, one cable to connect the router to the modem and one cable to connect a PC to the router.
Section 2 Installation Wireless Connection to Router WARNING! When first configuring your router, it is recommended that you have an Ethernet cable connected to the router. Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not recommended. After you have finished the initial configuration of the router, your connection will be secure and you can safely use either a wired or wireless connection.
Installation 3 Section 2 To connect the PC to the router through a wireless connection, verify the PC’s wireless adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is set to the router’s default setting of motorola appended with the last 3 characters of the Wireless MAC address (an example SSID: motorola 345) and that no encryption is enabled.
Section 2 Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. The Network window is displayed: 4 On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your PC. There may be multiple adapters installed – choose only the one that is configured for your adapter. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is the appropriate choice.
Installation 5 Section 2 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed: 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 blank. 10 Click OK twice. Windows may ask for the Windows Installation disk. First check to see if the installation files are installed at c:\windows\options\cabs. Otherwise, load your Windows CD and follow the prompts.
Section 2 Installation 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. 6 Click Properties.
Installation Section 2 The Local Area Properties window is displayed: 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Section 2 Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed: 9 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Restart your computer to save your settings. 11 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to set up security.
Installation Section 2 Configuring Windows XP This configuration assumes you have retained the default interface for Windows XP. If you are running the ‘Classic’ interface, please follow the instructions for 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. 6 Click Properties.
Section 2 Installation The Local Area Properties window is displayed: 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Installation Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed: 9 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings section to set up the security settings.
Section 2 Installation Configure Your Wireless Security Settings Before your router can communicate securely with your computer, you must configure your wireless security settings. Failure to configure these settings properly could compromise your network to wireless hackers. Logging In WARNING! When first configuring your router, it is recommended that you have an Ethernet cable connected to the router.
Installation Section 2 Wireless Security Setup To set up the correct security protocols for your router: 1 Click Control Panel > Device Security. 2 In the Login User ID field, enter your User ID. Create an ID that contains multiple casesensitive characters as well as numbers. It cannot be longer than 64 bytes. 3 In the Login Password field, enter your Login Password. Create a password that contains multiple case-sensitive characters as well as numbers and symbols like “_ + )”.
Section 2 Installation Configure Your Basic Internet Settings The following settings configure your router for accessing the Internet. Detailed descriptions for using the web-based utility follow this section. 1 Log into the router’s Configuration Utility. The Internet > Basic screen is displayed. 2 Select the Connection Mode your ISP has indicated you need to use. Based on which connection type you select, different areas become inaccessible, leaving only the necessary fields active.
Installation Section 2 Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address for connecting to the Internet, then select Static Assigned. Your ISP informs you if this is the connection to use. 1 From Connection Mode, select Static Assigned. 2 In the IP address field, enter the IP address supplied by your ISP. 3 In the Subnet Mask field, enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP. 4 In the Default Gateway field, enter the values supplied by your ISP.
Section 3:Configuration Use the information in this section to modify the router’s settings. For example you can customize features for your home network, change settings such as your user name or password, or view the status of the network. The screenshots seen here are intended for reference only; your version of firmware may differ slightly. Using the Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the router is connected, open your web browser. In the URL field enter http://192.168.10.
Section 3 Configuration Navigation Each of the following subsections describe the components of the router’s Configuration Utility which is accessible from a web browser. These sections include: • Internet • Wireless • Parental Control • Networking • Control Panel To navigate, click on a major section and then the associated subsection. For example, to adjust the time setting, click CONTROL PANEL on the left, then the TIME tab at top on the right.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring Internet Settings The Internet Settings screens enable you to configure your Internet settings: Basic Advanced Network Diagnostic Basic Internet Settings After logging into the Configuration Utility, the Internet - Basic screen is displayed. It allows you to adjust basic settings for the router’s Internet options. You can also access this screen by clicking Internet on the login screen.
Section 3 Configuration Field or Button Description WAN Interface Displays the status of the router: Active Your WAN link is active. Inactive Your WAN link is not active. Disabled The WAN interface has been disabled. To enable the WAN interface, click the Advanced tab.
Configuration Section 3 Field or Button Description Default Gateway Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically Select Yes to obtain the DNS information automatically, or No to enter the information manually. Primary DNS Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP.
Section 3 Configuration Field or Button Description PPP Service Name Is either automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. PPP Idle Timer Click to enable PPP Idle Time. PPP Idle Time Enter the amount of time to elapse before the router automatically breaks the connection to the Internet. PPP Auto Reconnect Enables the router to automatically reconnect to the Internet when the connection has been cut.
Configuration Section 3 Advanced Internet Settings The Internet – Advanced screen allows you to adjust additional Internet settings. To access the screen, click Internet > Advanced. Field or Button Description WAN Interface Check to enable the link to the Internet. Disabling this feature disconnects your Internet connection. The default is enabled. Factory WAN MAC Address Displays the default MAC address of the WAN interface.
Section 3 Configuration Field or Button Description Learned MAC Address Displays the MAC addresses (wired or wireless devices) the router has already recorded. If you wish to use one of the displayed MAC addresses: 1 2 3 Click the address number. The number automatically appears in the Cloned WAN MAC Address field. Click Apply to clone the displayed MAC address. Click Refresh to search for additional MAC addresses on your LAN. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes.
Configuration Section 3 Field or Button Description DNS Lookup Finds the IP address of a website name. For example, if you enter www.motorola.com, a DNS server returns the IP address of Motorola. To use any of these functions: 1 Enter a Host Name or IP Address in the Ping, Trace Route, or DNS Lookup fields. 2 Click Ping, Trace Route, or DNS Lookup to activate the function. The results of your query are displayed.
Section 3 Configuration Field or Button Description Network Name (SSID) Enter a name of no more than 32 alphanumeric characters. This SSID must be entered on every wireless device on your wireless network to communicate with the router. The default SSID is motorola XXX, where XXX are the last 3 characters of your Wireless MAC address, found on the label on the bottom of the unit. Channel Number Identifies the channel on which the router communicates.
Configuration Section 3 Field or Button Description Wireless MAC Address Displays the Wireless MAC address of the unit. This is not the same as the WAN MAC address. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. Configuring Wireless Security Settings The Wireless Security screen allows you to configure the security settings for your router. To access the screen, click Wireless > Security. Field Description SSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier (SSID).
Section 3 Configuration Field Description ESS Authentication Extended Service Set (ESS). Authentication establishes either an open or secure verification of communication with an access point (AP). This setting does not encrypt your transmission. The options are: Open System No authentication is used. Default setting. Pre-Shared Key (PSK) The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) authentication method is used WPA Wi-Fi® Protected Access (WPA) authentication (802.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description 802.1X mode Can only be enabled when the ESS Authorization is set to Open or PSK and either WEP64 or WEP128 is selected (see the Encryption Status field). During the Authentication process, the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. When WPA or WPA-PSK is selected in the ESS Authentication field, this option is automatically selected. If not already enabled, select to activate this feature.
Section 3 Configuration Field Description Key Index Use the drop-down list here to select one of the Key Content fields below (Key 1, Key 2, etc). A maximum of four different Keys (1, 2, 3, or 4) are available. The number of keys is determined by what is selected in the ESS Authentication and Encryption Status fields. The Key selected here must match the key selected in the client. For example, if you select Key 1 here you have to select Key 1 for the client. The default is 1.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description RADIUS Shared Secret Type the RADIUS password in this field. RADIUS Shared Secret Confirmation Wireless MAC Access Control List Re-type the RADIUS password in this field. Enables you to control which device accesses your wireless network based upon their MAC address. The default is disabled. The options are: Enable Select to enable/disable the MAC Access Control List (ACL).
Section 3 Configuration Field Description Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. Monitoring Wireless Access Points The Site Monitor screen displays information about wireless Access Points (AP) and stations. To access the screen, click Wireless > Site Monitor. The Station Association List identifies only those stations that are connected to your wireless router. Field Description Refresh Click to refresh the Station Association List.
Configuration Section 3 The Site Survey displays information about other APs in the area. Field Description Scan Click Scan to search for more APs or clients. SSID Displays the SSID of the device found. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device found. Channel Displays the channel upon which the device is broadcasting. Signal Strength Displays the Signal Strength of the device found. Wireless Mode Displays which protocol is used, 802.11b or 802.11g.
Section 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Configuration The Wireless – Advanced screen allows you to turn your wireless network on and off and adjust wireless parameters. Generally, these settings should remain at their default values. To access the screen, click Wireless > Advanced. Field Description Radio Interface Allows you to turn on and off the wireless feature. If you disable the radio interface, your router continues to service your wired network. The default is enabled.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description Fragmentation Threshold Allows you to set the size at which packets are fragmented and transmitted a piece at a time instead of all at once. The setting must be within the range of 256 to 2346 bytes. The default is 2346. Beacon Period Allows you to set the time units for the beacon period. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to keep the network synchronized. You are able to set the Beacon Period value from 1 to 65535 in Time Units (TU).
Section 3 Configuration Field Description 11g Protection Mode Ensures that your wireless router does not interfere with neighbor networks. 802.11g networks cause “collisions” on 802.11b networks, so the Protection Mode forces the 802.11g network to negotiate around the 802.11b network. The options are: WDS Mode Disable 802.11g Protection Mode is never used. Auto 802.11g Protection Mode is used if either an 802.11b client joins the network or the AP detects an 802.11b network on the same channel.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring Parental Control Settings Parental Control settings allow you to tailor the type of content your router can access. Content Policies allow you to specify the websites or keyword searches users can access. Up to ten policies can be created, each of which can be customized for specific time periods and associated with any of the PCs your router supports.
Section 3 Configuration Field Description Content Policy Enables or disables the Content Policy feature. The default is disabled. Policy Number The policy number you assign. Policy Name The name of the policy, up to 32 characters. You can enter up to ten different policies, tied to the Policy Number. Allow URL Allows the recipient of the policy to access the URL(s) designated in the URL field. Deny URL Blocks the recipient of the policy from accessing the URL(s) designated in the URL field.
Configuration Section 3 To create a policy: 1 Enter a name in the Policy Name field. 2 Decide if you want to Allow or Deny a URL (the address of a website). You can add more than one URL, separated by semicolons. The final entry must end with a semicolon. The following selections are optional for the policy: 3 – Enter a Keyword filter. – Enable a time-based policy by enabling and selecting the time/date options.
Section 3 Configuration Field Description Visited URL Displays the URL (website) that the PC has accessed. LAN IP Displays the IP address of the device on your network (LAN or Wireless) that accessed the Internet. LAN MAC Address Displays the PC’s MAC address. LAN Host Name Displays the PC’s Host Name. Time Displays the time of access. Service/Port Number Displays the Port number used for access. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring Networking Settings The Networking screens allow you to configure your router to work with your Local Area Network (LAN). You should not need to make any changes to these settings.
Section 3 Configuration Field Description LAN MAC Address Displays the LAN MAC address of the router. This field cannot be edited. LAN Private IP Enables you to create your own private IP network. Enter an IP address string that you will use for your network. Because it is a private network, your router gives you the ability to choose any string you prefer. The default is 192.168.10.1 LAN Subnet Mask Enables you to create your own Subnet Mask for your network.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring the Router Host Name This feature allows you to change the Host Name of your router. This feature only applies to your private home network. To access the screen, click Networking > DNS Proxy. Field Description LAN Private Host Name Displays the current Host name for the router. Enter in a new name if desired. The default is wr850g (all lower case). Host Table Displays the current active Host Name and its associated IP address. Apply Click to save your changes.
Section 3 Configuration To access the screen, click Networking > Routing. Field Description RIP V1 Enables or disables RIPv1. The default is disabled. RIP V2 Enables or disables RIPv2. The default is disabled. Routing Table Entry List To add a Routing Entry: 1 2 3 4 5 6 3-28 Select a Destination IP number, (the client’s Routing IP address). Enter Subnet Mask and Gateway IP address. Select the Interface (LAN & Wireless or Internet (WAN)) to which the entry will apply.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring DDNS Settings The router supports the Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS enables you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own web server, FTP server, or another server behind the router. Before you can use this feature, you must sign up for DDNS service at a DDNS service provider, such as www.dyndns.org or www.changeip.com.
Section 3 Configuration Configuring NAT Settings The Networking – NAT screen allows you to add another level of security to your Internet activity and online games. Network Address Translation (NAT) translates the multiple IP addresses on a private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet by your ISP. This means the addresses of the PCs on your home network are never transmitted on the Internet.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description ICMP Session Idle Time Enter the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Session Idle Time, which is the amount of time an ICMP session will remain idle before timing out. ICMP is used for error, problem, and informational messages sent between IP hosts and gateways. The default is 5 minutes. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes.
Section 3 Configuration To add a Port Trigger entry: 1 Enter the name of the application in the Port Trigger Name field. There is a limit of 32 characters for the name. 2 Click enable if you wish the port trigger to become active immediately. Otherwise, you can save the information and enable it at later date. To enable at a later date, select the entry, check enable, and then click Add. 3 From the Outgoing Protocol drop-down list, select TCP or UDP.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring Virtual Server Settings The Virtual Server sets up an automatic inbound forwarding mechanism for services running on your computer, such as web servers, email servers, or other specialized applications. You must configure your server with a static IP address to use this service. To access the screen, click Networking > Virtual Server. To add a Virtual Server entry: 1 Enter the name of the server in the Virtual Server Name field.
Section 3 Configuration To update or remove an entry, select it and then click Edit or Remove to perform the action. Configuring the Firewall The firewall on your router shields your network from the Internet by examining network packets (units of data sent on a network) before they are forwarded to your router. The Networking – Firewall screen allows you to further customize this feature by adding packet filters that will restrict specific data from entering your router.
Configuration Section 3 To add a Packet Filter entry: 1 Enter a descriptive name in the Packet Filter Name field. 2 From the Filter Action drop-down list, select Allow or Deny. Allow permits data that meets the criteria selected. Deny blocks the data that meets the selected criteria. 3 From the Packet Direction drop-down list, select Inbound or Outbound, based on whether you want to monitor incoming or outgoing packets.
Section 3 Configuration Configuring Control Panel Settings The Control Panel screens enable administrative maintenance for your router, such as changing your login User ID/Password, updating your firmware, or backing up your configuration. The following screens are available in Control Panel: Device Security Firmware Update Configuration Data Time UPNP Event Log Configuring Device Security This screen allows you to change your user ID and password and to manage your router remotely.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description WAN Web Login Enables you to log into the router from the Internet. Click to enable. The default is disabled. WAN Web Login Port Enables you to specify different ports on the router to allow remote login. The default is 8080. Login Idle Time Sets the amount of idle time (no actions occur) that elapses before the router automatically logs off the user. The default is 10 minutes. WAN Ping Response Enables a remote user to ping the router.
Section 3 Configuration Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings This Configuration Data screen allows you to save and restore your router’s configuration settings. You are also able to reset the router to its factory default settings. To access the screen, click Control Panel > Configuration Data. To reset the router to its original configuration; click Factory Defaults. To backup your settings, 1 Click Backup. 2 From the pop up window, choose the destination for the file.
Configuration Section 3 Configuring Time Settings The Time screen enables you to configure time settings. To access the screen, click Control Panel > Time. Field Description Current Time Displays the current time. Time Zone Select your local time zone. The default is EST. Auto Daylight Adjust If you want to automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time, check to enable this feature. The default is enabled.
Section 3 Configuration Configuring UPnP The UPnP screen allows you to enable/disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP allows an application to smoothly map to the router. To access the screen, click Control Panel > UPnP. Field Description LAN UPnP Device Click to enable this feature. The default is disabled. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel your changes.
Section 4:Troubleshooting This section details possible solutions to common problems that might occur in using the router. Contact Us If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website at www.motorola.com/broadband/networking for the latest information. You can also reach us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at 1-877-466-8646. Hardware Solutions My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network.
Section 4 Troubleshooting My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router. Ensure that all of your cabling connections are firmly connected. This includes the cables from the wall to your modem, between the router and modem, and, if available, from the router to your PC. Ensure that your LEDs are not lit Red or not at all. For further information about LED descriptions, see Section 1: Overview.
Troubleshooting Section 4 Software Solutions I would like to test to see if my Internet connection is live. Use the ping command to test the connection. Before attempting, ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically has been selected in the computer’s settings and that you have an IP address assigned. Refer to Configure Your Computers in Section 2: Configuration, for further details. 1 Open a command prompt by clicking Start and Run.
Section 4 Troubleshooting I cannot access the Configuration Utility for the router. Verify your Ethernet connection to the router. Verify that the IP address of the PC being used to configure the router is on the same network as the router’s configuration IP address. The IP address of your network adapter must be on the same network and not a duplicate of any others on the network (for example: 192.168.10.10 and using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.
Troubleshooting Section 4 What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? Some wireless cards do not support Pass Phrase or Motorola’s Pass Phrase algorithm, which means you have to enter the entire Key Content found in the appropriate Key field. So, using the WEP example from above if using Key 1, you would enter 03F32226A…etc. into the Network Key field of the example Network Adapter, seen below. Ensure that the Key index matches what is selected on the wireless network.
Section 5:Glossary A Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The WR850 acts as a wireless access point. Adapter A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN. Address Translation See NAT.
Section 5 Glossary BSS Basic Service Set. A configuration of Access Points that communicate with each other without resorting any infrastructure. Also known as Ad-Hoc networks. Also see ESS. C Client In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing from the server. On an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN, a client is any host that can communicate with the access point. Also called a CPE.
Glossary Section 5 DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server dynamically assigns IP addresses to client hosts on an IP network. DHCP eliminates the need to manually assign static IP addresses by “leasing” an IP address and subnet mask to each client. It enables the automatic reuse of unused IP addresses: The WR850 is simultaneously a DHCP client and a DHCP server. A DHCP server at the system headend assigns a public IP address to the WR850.
Section 5 Glossary DSSS Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum. DSSS is a transmission technology used in WLAN transmissions where a data signal at the sending station is combined with a higher data rate bit sequence, or chipping code, that divides the user data according to a spreading ratio. The chipping code is a redundant bit pattern for each bit that is transmitted, which increases the signal's resistance to interference.
Glossary Section 5 FTP File Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for exchanging files between computers. FTP is commonly used to download programs and other files to a computer from web pages on Internet servers. G Gateway A device that enables communication between networks using different protocols. See also router. The WR850 enables up to 253 computers supporting IEEE 802.11b/g or Ethernet to share a single broadband Internet connection.
Section 5 Glossary IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (http://www.ieee.org) is an organization that produces standards, technical papers, and symposiums for the electrical and electronic industries and is accredited by ANSI. 802.11b and 802.11g are examples of standards they have produced. Internet A worldwide collection of interconnected networks using TCP/IP.
Glossary Section 5 MB One megabyte; equals 1,024 x 1,024 bytes, 1,024 kilobytes, or about 8 million bits. Mbps Million bits per second (megabits per second). A rate of data transfer. MTU The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest amount of data that can be transmitted in one discrete message on a given physical network. The MTU places an upper bound limit on the size of a message that can be transferred by the network in a single frame.
Section 5 Glossary PCMCIA The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet connectivity. ping A network function that tests host reachability by sending a small packet to the host and waiting for a reply.
Glossary Section 5 R RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones. RJ-45 An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks. Roaming The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to another AP seamlessly. ROM Read-Only Memory. Router On IP networks, a device connecting at least two networks, which may or may not be similar. A router is typically located at a gateway between networks.
Section 5 Glossary Static IP Address An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a static IP address must be assigned manually. The opposite of Dynamic IP Address. Station IEEE 802.11b term for wireless client. Subscriber A user who accesses television, data, or other services from a service provider. Subnet Mask A methodology that determines what the router will examine for the destination of an IP address. A router delivers packets using the network address.
Glossary Section 5 Tunnel To place packets inside other packets to send over a network. The protocol of the enclosing packet is understood by each endpoint, or tunnel interface, where the packet enters and exits the network. VPNs rely on tunneling to create a secure network.
Section 5 Glossary VPN A virtual private network is a private network that uses “virtual” connections (tunnels) routed over a public network (usually the Internet) to provide a secure and fast connection; usually to users working remotely at home or in small branch offices. A VPN connection provides security and performance similar to a dedicated link (for example, a leased line), but at much lower cost.
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