User Guide WR850 Wireless Broadband Routers WR850GP and WR850G WR850G WR850GP
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FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc., Broadband Communications Sector, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares under sole responsibility that the WR850G/GP, WE800G, WA840G/GP, WN825G/GP, WPCI810G/GP, WU830G, and BR700 comply with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as Class B digital devices. These devices comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Contents Section 1: Overview ____________________________________ 1-1 Understanding Your User Guide.......................................................................................................1-3 Box Contents......................................................................................................................................1-3 Understanding Functions..................................................................................................................1-4 Router ........
Contents BASIC Page – All Configuration Options ......................................................................................3-6 Options related 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: LOGGING WR850 ACTIVITY....
Contents Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS OPERATION FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT..........................................................................................................................3-49 Options related to: BOOSTING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE ..........................................................3-50 Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA ........................3-51 Options related to: CONFIGURING THE WR850 AS A WIRELESS BRIDGE ..................................
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 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2TM), 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. The router’s firewall inspects each packet of data as it flows in from the internet before delivering it to the appropriate PC.
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.
Overview Section 1 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.
Overview Section 1 LED Description LED 1 Power Condition Color Status ON Green The device is powered on and operating normally. ON Red The Power LED turns RED as soon as the reset button is depressed. If the reset button is held 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 factory default settings.
Section 2: Installation This section will help you: • physically install your WR850, and • establish a first connection between a PC and the WR850. Once this first connection is made, you can configure the WR850 to support all of the other wired and/or wireless connections you need.
Section 2 Installation Placing the router in a higher location, such as on top of a cabinet, helps disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations on upper stories. If possible, position your router so there is direct line of sight between the router and your other home network devices. Avoid placing the router next to large solid objects like computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the signal penetrate more cleanly.
Installation Section 2 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. The router’s foot slides snugly into a notch in the base to keep the router stable. 2 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router.
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.
Installation Section 2 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.
Installation Section 2 Establishing Your First Connection to the WR850 Once the WR850 is placed, you can now establish your first PC connection to the WR850. There are three ways to choose from to accomplish this: (1) If your first connection will be a wired connection (i.e., an Ethernet cable will connect the PC and the WR850), you can follow the step-by-step easy install process with the included WR850 Installation Wizard CD-ROM.
Section 2 1 Installation If you are currently running broadband to a single computer: Unplug the Ethernet cable that runs between your modem and PC from the back of your PC and plug it into the port labeled WAN on the back of your router. If you are not 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 to your cable or DSL modem. You have now connected the router to the modem.
Installation Section 2 If you are connecting your client wirelessly to the router, you can use the Motorola WPCI810G or WPCI810GP, a wireless PCI adapter for your desktop PC. If you have a laptop, the Motorola WN825G or WN825GP wireless PC card adapter provides access. A Motorola WU830G wireless USB adapter can also provide access for desktops or laptops. The WPCI810G, WN825G, and WU830G support the Windows® 98SE, Windows Me®, Windows® 2000, and Windows XP™ operating systems.
Installation Section 2 3 Your PC’s wireless adapter may need to be configured to work with the WR850. By default, the WR850 has a LAN IP Address of 192.168.10.1, and dynamically assigns an IP Address to connected devices. The PC 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 a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.10.x, where x is a number between 2 and 254).
Installation 5 Section 2 Once the PC is communicating with the WR850, you can proceed to Section 3: Configuration to access the built-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 “commonly used” or “recommended”. These fields are labeled with white letters.
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 wired or wireless 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 the Local Area Connection appropriate for your wired or wireless Ethernet adapter. 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.
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 the Local Area Connection appropriate for your wired or wireless Ethernet adapter. 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.
Section 3: Configuration This section describes how to use the Web-based Configuration Utility built into your WR850 Wireless Broadband Router. This utility allows you to customize the WR850 to meet your specific needs. The Web-based Configuration Utility provides several pages of configuration options. These configuration options are factory set to default values, based on the typical use of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router.
Section 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the router is connected, open your web browser. In the URL field enter http://192.168.10.1 (the router’s default IP address). Press the Enter key. The login window will appear (the WR850GP login window is shown in the example below): 2 Enter the User Name. The default factory setting is admin. 3 Enter the Password. The default factory setting is motorola.
Configuration Section 3 Overview of Configuration Pages Navigation Between Pages The Web-based Configuration Utility is made up of nine configuration pages, each with configuration options tied to different functions of the WR850. A “selection bar,” listing all of these configuration pages, appears at the top of each configuration page.
Section 3 Configuration The BASIC Configuration Page This page allows you to configure basic access and control features of your WR850. It is the first page you see when entering the Web-based Configuration Utility. Figure 3-1 BASIC Page BASIC Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the BASIC Page for easy reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted in supporting typical uses of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description Configuration Login Username: Sets your user name to access this Web-based Configuration Utility. Configuration Login Password: Sets your password to access this Web-based Configuration Utility. FACTORY DEFAULT: FACTORY DEFAULT: admin motorola NOTE: Once you have logged in, for security reasons you should change the default User Name and Password.
Configuration Section 3 BASIC Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY Field Description Configuration Login Username: Sets your user name to access this Web-based Configuration Utility. Configuration Login Password: Sets your password to access this Web-based Configuration Utility. FACTORY DEFAULT: FACTORY DEFAULT: admin motorola NOTE: Once you have logged in, for security reasons you should change the default User Name and Password.
Configuration Section 3 Field Operation Mode: (continued) Description • Dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices on your local network, simplifying network set-up, using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This is the WR850’s built-in local area network DHCP server (which 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 local network from undesired access.
Configuration Section 3 Field UPnP: (ADVANCED) Description Enables Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) operation, a feature required by some software programs to automatically configure 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.
Configuration Internet Time Server Addresses: (ADVANCED) Section 3 The WR850 can use an Internet time server to maintain the integrity of time-dependent router functions (logging, filtering, etc.). Motorola sponsors two Internet time servers; their IP addresses are listed in the first two address fields, making them the first two time servers used. You may add one IP address for an additional Internet time server.
Configuration Section 3 BASIC Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the BASIC Page, you will see four click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for BASIC Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Configuration Section 3 The LAN (Local Area Network) Configuration Page This page allows you to configure your WR850 to support connections to devices within your local home or small office network, or LAN. This can include devices connected via the WR850 wired LAN ports, or via the built-in wireless access point.
Configuration Section 3 LAN Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: SELECTING THE WR850 LOCAL AREA NETWORK PROTOCOL Field MAC Address: (DISPLAY ONLY) Protocol: (ADVANCED) Description Shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the WR850 LAN connections. This is the physical address of these LAN connections. Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WR850’s LAN connections.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description Default Gateway: Sets the IP address of the default gateway for the WR850 connections, when the Protocol field is set to Static. (ADVANCED) The default gateway is set by default to be the WR850 (i.e., the factory default IP address matches that of the WR850). NOTE: If Protocol (above) is set to DHCP, this field will be greyed out, and any data entered will not be used. FACTORY DEFAULT: 192.168.10.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description DHCP Ending IP Sets the end of the IP address range that the DHCP server will lease to clients. By factory default this is set to offer the maximum number Address: of concurrent IP address leases (253). (ADVANCED) NOTE: This field is ignored if the DHCP Server (above) is Disabled. FACTORY DEFAULT: DHCP Lease Time: (ADVANCED) Sets the length of time (in seconds) that DHCP leases will be valid. By factory default, this is set at 86,400 seconds, or 24 hours.
Configuration Section 3 LAN Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the LAN Page, you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for LAN Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Section 3 Configuration The WAN (Wide Area Network) Configuration Page This page allows you to configure your WR850 to support connections to broadband services (via cable, DSL, or other connections to your home or office).
Configuration Section 3 WAN Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the WAN Page, for easy reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router. The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users. Field Connection Mode: Description Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WR850’s broadband connection.
Configuration Section 3 WAN Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: SELECTING THE WR850 BROADBAND CONNECTION MODE Field Connection: (ADVANCED) Description Your WR850 allows you to store multiple profiles for your broadband connection. This field allows you to select which of multiple connection profiles you wish to configure. Note: You may add additional connections by clicking the New button. You may delete connections by clicking the Delete button.
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: SETTING UP A DHCP BROADBAND CONNECTION Field Host Name: (ADVANCED) Description If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a host name when requesting an IP address through DHCP, it can be entered here. FACTORY DEFAULT: Domain Name: (ADVANCED) If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a domain name to be provided when requesting an IP address through DHCP, it can be entered here.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description Subnet Mask: Sets the IP Subnet Mask of the selected connection. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: Default Gateway: Sets the IP address of the default gateway for use on the selected connection. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: DNS Servers: Sets up to three IP addresses for Domain Name Service (DNS) servers to use for resolving host names. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: WINS Servers: (ADVANCED) 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description PPPoE Access Concentrator: Sets the name of the PPP access concentrator, as may be required by some ISPs. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: PPPoE Connect on Demand: Sets whether the PPP connection should be automatically disconnected if no traffic has been observed for the period specified by PPPoE Max Idle Time. (ADVANCED) (blank) • Selecting Enabled engages this automatic disconnection. • Selecting Disabled suppresses automatic disconnection.
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: SETTING UP A LINK TO A DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE Field DDNS Server: (ADVANCED) Description The WR850 supports a feature called Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS), which enables you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address (e.g., an IP address assigned to the WR850 through DHCP).
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: OPTIMIZING WAN ROUTING Field Connection Status: Description Shows the state of the selected connection. (DISPLAY ONLY) IP Address Expires In: (DISPLAY ONLY) Static Routes: (ADVANCED) Shows the time left on the current IP address leased to the WR850. Shows Expired when address has elapsed. Sets static routes to up to five specific clients over the broadband connection.
Configuration Section 3 WAN Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the WAN Page, you will see four clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for WAN Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Configuration Section 3 The STATUS Configuration Page This page allows you to view key reporting information about your WR850. Figure 3-6 STATUS Page STATUS Page Configuration Options Field Description System Up Time: Shows the length of time for which the WR850 has been operating since it was last booted. (DISPLAY ONLY) Shows the time in hours, minutes and seconds [e.g., 2 hours, 4 minutes, 30 seconds].
Section 3 Configuration The FILTERS Configuration Page This page allows you to configure two types of filters, allowing you to block undesired use of your broadband connection. One potential use of these filters is to set parental controls on the use of the Internet.
Configuration Section 3 FILTERS Page – All Configuration Options Field LAN MAC Filter Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Sets whether local network clients (specified by MAC address) are allowed or denied access to your broadband connection. • Selecting Allow will allow access only by the clients identified by the Filtered LAN MAC Addresses below. • Selecting Deny will deny access by the clients identified by the Filtered LAN MAC Addresses below.
Configuration Section 3 Field LAN Usage Filters: (continued) Description • Selecting TCP restricts use of the Transmission Control Protocol, an end-to-end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts. • Selecting UDP restricts use of the User Datagram Protocol, which is used in conjunction with the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of message units.
Configuration Section 3 FILTERS Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the FILTERS Page, you will see two click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for FILTERS Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Section 3 Configuration FILTERS Page Examples – Establishing Parental Controls on Internet Use The WR850 filters can allow you to restrict use of your broadband connection in a variety of ways: • Blocking use of the Internet at one or more PCs in your home, at all times (e.g., there is a dedicated PC in the home for homework, where Internet surfing is not required) • Blocking use of the Internet at one or more PCs in your home, at particular times (e.g.
Configuration Section 3 Blocking Internet Use at All Times – Using IP Addresses For this example, we assume that: • there is one PC to be restricted, and • the IP address assigned to that PC is 192.168.10.4. Step 1: At LAN Usage Filters, under LAN IP Address Range, on consecutive lines enter the IP address(es) of the PC(s) to be restricted.
Section 3 Configuration Blocking Internet Use at Particular Times When using the LAN Usage Filters, you have the additional opportunity to establish Internet controls that run between particular times. There are two ways to do this: (1) The “manual” approach: Enter the Web-based Configuration Utility at the beginning and end of restriction periods to enable and disable continuous filters by checking and un-checking the Enabled boxes at the end of each line.
Configuration Section 3 Step 3: Under Destination Port Range, enter the entire port range (0 through 65535) on each line. Step 4: Under From Day and To Day, select the first day the restrictions should be in place, and then the first day the restrictions should no longer be in place. If a filtering period begins and ends on the same day, the same day should be entered in From Day and To Day.
Section 3 Configuration Step 6: At the end of each line, check the Enabled box to engage the filters. Step 7: At the bottom of the page, click the Apply action button. Blocking Specific Types of Internet Use at Particular Times When using the LAN Usage Filters, you have the additional opportunity to establish Internet controls on specific ports.
Configuration Section 3 Step 2: Under Protocol, select the protocol which applies to the communications to be restricted. Step 3: Under Destination Port Range, enter the port(s) to be restricted. Step 4: Under From Day and To Day, select the first day the restrictions should be in place, and then the first day the restrictions should no longer be in place. Step 5: Under From Hour and To Hour, select the start and stop times of the restrictions that will be in place.
Section 3 Configuration The ROUTING Configuration Page This page allows you to configure port forwarding and triggering rules for your WR850. These rules can allow specific clients on your local network to run and share certain programs that use the Internet.
Configuration Section 3 ROUTING Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options None of the configuration options on the ROUTING Page typically require any adjustment from factory defaults, to support most typical uses of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router. Therefore, none of the configuration options on the ROUTING Page are highlighted in white. ROUTING Page configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.
Configuration Section 3 Port Forwards: (continued) To forward communications from a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information must be entered for each port forward. FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) (2) LAN IP Address: Sets the client on your local network (specified by IP address) to which communications will be forwarded. This information must be entered for each port forward.
Configuration Port Triggers: (continued) Section 3 For each port trigger, the following 5 items can be entered: (1) Outbound Protocol: This field specifies the Internet communication protocol that will be monitored on specified outbound ports. • Selecting TCP monitors the Transmission Control Protocol, an end-to-end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts.
Configuration Section 3 Port Triggers: (continued) trigger. To forward communications to a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information is optional for each port trigger.
Configuration Section 3 ROUTING Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the ROUTING Page, you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for ROUTING Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Section 3 Configuration The WIRELESS Configuration Page 3-42 WR850
Configuration Section 3 This page allows you to configure the wireless network created by your WR850’s built-in wireless access point. You can consider the WIRELESS page as divided into three key sets of options: 1) Wireless Mode / Performance Options: Configuration options tied to establishing wireless connections between the WR850 and client devices on your local network.
Section 3 Configuration Figure 3-9b Middle of WIRELESS Page – Wireless Quality of Service (WMM) 3) Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and Access Control Options: Configuration options tied to either configuring the WR850 to extend a wireless network (instead of creating a new one) or controlling access to the wireless network.
Configuration Section 3 WIRELESS Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the WIRELESS Page, for easy reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router. The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.
Configuration Section 3 WIRELESS Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: ESTABLISHING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK Field Wireless Interface: (ADVANCED) Description Sets the wireless interface to be configured. NOTE: The WR850 currently offers only one interface; future versions of WR850 hardware may include multiple wireless interfaces. FACTORY DEFAULT: Built-in WR850 Wireless MAC address, as printed on the product label as “Wireless MAC”.
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY WITH WIRELESS DEVICES Field Description Wireless Enabled: Enables wireless operation on this interface. (ADVANCED) Select Yes or No. FACTORY DEFAULT: Yes Country: Identifies the country name in which the wireless operation parameters are set to comply with. Currently United States is the only option. FACTORY DEFAULT: United Band: States Sets which wireless radio band to use. 802.11g is the only option. NOTE: The 2.
Configuration Section 3 Field 802.11g Protection Mode: (ADVANCED) Description When 802.11g and 802.11b devices are used together, the wireless performance of 802.11g devices is typically reduced, as part of enabling the system to be backward compatible. The WR850 is equipped to be able to minimize this performance impact on 802.11g devices in a “mixed” environment. • Selecting Auto enables this feature. • Selecting Off disables this feature.
Configuration Section 3 Field Multicast Rate: (ADVANCED) Description Sets a specific value for the wireless data rate for multicast/ broadcast applications, since these applications can absorb network capacity more quickly. You can select a specific data rate from those in the pull-down list, to force multicasts or broadcasts to fall within a certain capacity limit. Your WR850 can automatically adjust the wireless data rate when communicating with clients, in order to optimize performance for clients.
Configuration Section 3 Field Beacon Interval: (ADVANCED) Description The WR850 will transmit beacons in order to keep the wireless network synchronized. The Beacon Interval sets the length of time in between beacons in Time Units (TU). The entered value must be between 1 and 9999. FACTORY DEFAULT: 100 Preamble Type: (ADVANCED) Preambles are built into wireless communications over the network to ensure proper delivery of data.
Configuration Section 3 Field Performance Enhancement: Description • Select Off disengages the Performance Enhancement. NOTES: (WR850GP only) 1) The Performance Enhancement can be On even if one or more clients are not Performance Enhanced, but the performance boost will not be seen while those devices are associated with the WR850GP. (continued) 2) When using the Performance Enhancement, the Wireless Mode (above) should be Compatibility or Performance.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description Enables No-Acknowledgment operation in WMM, entrusting that NoAcknowledgement: the WR850 and clients can share prioritization settings without the need to transmit acknowledgement messages. (ADVANCED) Disabling acknowledgement messages can free up wireless network capacity but can increase opportunities for errors if strong wireless connections are not established between the WR850 and all WMM-enabled clients.
Configuration Section 3 Field EDCA AP and Client Parameters: (continued) Description Configuration settings are available to individually adjust EDCA parameters for WR850 transmissions (EDCA AP parameters) and for client device transmissions (EDCA Client parameters). You can set, left to right for each Access Category, the following EDCA parameters: • a minimum CW (in slots) • a maximum CW (in slots) • the AISFN (in slots) • a TXOP Limit (b) for 11Mbps 802.
Configuration Section 3 Field Wireless Bridge Operation: (continued) Description Sets your wireless interface to operate as an Access Point/Wireless Bridge rather than a Wireless Bridge Only. Wireless bridge operation (also known as Wireless Distribution System or WDS functionality) enables wireless communication only with other wireless bridges to build a larger wireless network. • Selecting Access Point/Wireless Bridge retains the WR850’s capability to support associations with wireless clients.
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: RESTRICTING WIRELESS ACCESS TO SPECIFIC USERS Field Wireless MAC Restriction Mode: (ADVANCED) Description Sets restrictions on which wireless clients (specified by wireless MAC address) are allowed to associate with the WR850. • Selecting Allow allows access only by those clients identified by the Restricted Wireless MAC Addresses. • Selecting Deny allows access by all clients except those identified by the Restricted Wireless MAC Addresses.
Configuration Section 3 WIRELESS Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the WIRELESS Page, you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for WIRELESS Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Configuration Section 3 The SECURITY Configuration Page This page allows you to protect information shared over your wireless network. It is strongly recommended that at least some level of wireless security be applied to any wireless network. Common configuration parameters are highlighted in this section, in order to help you establish a recommended level of wireless security.
Configuration Section 3 You will find that the wireless security settings on the SECURITY page are essentially broken down into enabling two security components on your network: • Authentication methods – means of establishing identification criteria by which wireless clients are recognized (akin to different types of ID cards). WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS 1) 802.11 Authentication, which re-uses encryption keys as identification criteria. 2) 802.
Configuration Section 3 SECURITY Page – Recommended Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the SECURITY Page for easy reference. These are the options for which adjustments are recommended in order to establish a new wireless network with quality security measures. These options establish security as per Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standards.
Configuration Section 3 Field Description WPA2-PSK: (continued) 3) WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK (above) can be enabled concurrently, to support devices with mixed capabilities. 4) WPA2-PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption, if needed for backward compatibility. WEP Encryption is enabled separately from WPA Encryption (below).
Configuration Section 3 SECURITY Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: SELECTING WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS Field Wireless Interface: (ADVANCED) Description Sets the wireless interface to be configured. NOTE: The WR850 currently offers only one interface; future versions of WR850 hardware may include multiple wireless interfaces. This interface will be the same as displayed on the WIRELESS Page. Built-in WR850 Wireless MAC address, as printed on the product label as “Wireless MAC”.
Configuration Section 3 Field 802.1X Authentication: (continued) Description • Selecting Enabled sets the WR850 to work with a RADIUS server, without engaging WPA or WPA2 (below). • Selecting Disabled sets the WR850 to work with a RADIUS server only if used with WPA or WPA2 (below). NOTE: 802.1X Authentication requires you to complete the configuration options related to “Setting Up Compatibility with a RADIUS Server”. NOTE: 802.
Configuration Section 3 Field WPA-PSK: (RECOMMENDED) Description Enables Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) authentication using the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) method. • Selecting Enabled engages WPA-PSK. • Selecting Disabled disengages WPA-PSK. NOTES: 1) WPA-PSK requires a WPA Encryption method (below), and a WPA Pass Phrase (below). 2) WPA-PSK does not require the use of a RADIUS server. 3) WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (below) can be enabled concurrently, to support devices with mixed capabilities.
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: ENABLING WIRELESS ENCRYPTION METHODS Field WPA Encryption: (RECOMMENDED) Description Sets the encryption method(s) to be used with WPA, WPA2, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK authentication. • Selecting TKIP engages Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. • Selecting AES engages Advanced Encryption Standard. • Selecting TKIP + AES allows the WR850 to support a mix of devices using these two encryption methods.
Configuration Section 3 Field Network Key Rotation Interval: (ADVANCED) Description With WPA encryption methods, the WR850 can issue clients new encryption keys for multicast and broadcast packets on periodic basis. This field sets that periodic interval in seconds. Leave this field blank, or set the value to zero, to disable this periodic update. NOTE: Network Key Rotation Interval is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK is Enabled.
Configuration Section 3 Options related to: SETTING UP COMPATIBILITY WITH A RADIUS SERVER Field RADIUS Server: (ADVANCED) Description Sets the IP address for the RADIUS server. NOTE: A RADIUS Server can only be entered if 802.1X Authentication, WPA, or WPA2 (above) is Enabled. FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) RADIUS Port: (ADVANCED) Sets the port number for the RADIUS server. NOTE: RADIUS Port is greyed out and unchangeable unless 802.1X Authentication, WPA, or WPA2 (above) is Enabled.
Configuration Section 3 SECURITY Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the SECURITY Page, you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for SECURITY Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an “Applying Changes” page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
Section 3 Configuration SECURITY Page Example – Matching Settings in the WR850 and Wireless Clients In order to securely communicate over the wireless network, the WR850 and clients must share common authentication and encryption settings. The following example is provided to demonstrate how you can ensure that settings are appropriately matched in the WR850 and your client devices.
Configuration Section 3 Step 4: Open the client’s Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility by right clicking on the wireless icon in the taskbar and selecting Open Utility. Step 5: On the Wireless Networks tab, locate the Network Name (SSID) for your WR850 in the Available networks window and click Configure.
Section 3 Configuration Step 6: On the Wireless Network Properties tab, enter the authentication and encryption methods enabled in your WR850 under Network Authentication and Data Encryption and, in the case of WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the WPA Pass Phrase as the Network Key. When done, click OK.
Configuration Section 3 Step 7: Back on the Wireless Networks tab, click Apply and then OK. Your wireless security parameters are now matched, and this client should now be able to securely communicate with the WR850.
Configuration Section 3 The FIRMWARE Configuration Page This page allows you to update the version of firmware installed in your WR850, as new releases are posted on the Motorola Home Networking Support web site. (You can reach this site by visiting http://www.motorola.com/homenetworking and clicking the “Support and Downloads” link.) Figure 3-6 FIRMWARE Page FIRMWARE Page Configuration Options Field Firmware Version: Description Shows the version of firmware currently installed in your WR850.
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 http://www.motorola.com/homenetworking 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: Installation, for further details. 1 Open a command prompt by clicking Start and Run.
Section 4 Troubleshooting I cannot access the Web-based 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 How do I match WEP keys between the router and my wireless clients? Some wireless cards do not support WPA, and in turn cannot accept a WPA Pass Phrase. For compatibility with these clients, WEP Encryption must be enabled on the SECURITY Page of the Web-based Configuration Utility, with at least one WEP Network Key entered. Using the utility provided with your wireless client, you must enter the same key that is entered in the WR850.
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.
Glossary Section 5 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 called an Ethernet address, physical address, hardware address, or NIC address. 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.
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.
Glossary Section 5 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 in determining 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.
Glossary Section 5 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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