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Motorola WA840G Network Router User Manual

1. General Connector Status Connected Duration 01 26 37 100 0 Mbps l ah Recenved L 44 Sent 3 661 820 16 768 922 Disable 6 Click Properties WA840G 2 13 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Local Area Connection Properties BY Com EtherLink 10 100 PCI For Complete PC Manageme Configure Components checked are used by this connection ei BI Client for Micrenott Networks i B File Printer lien Microsol Networks Intemet ho Je rel TERY AP Desenpbon Transmission Control Protocol Intenet Protocol The default EH across diverse interconnects 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP IP is selected 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 2 14 WA840G INSTALLATION WA840G SECTION 2 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General ou can gel ID settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise pou need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Ce Use the following IF address IP address 192 768 40 10 Subnet mask 255 2556 255 H Default gateway f Obtain DNS server address automatically Ce Use the following ONS server addresses Preferred DONS server Alternate DANS server i Advanced 9 Enter 192 168 40 10 in the IP Address field 10 Enter 255 255 255 0
2. If Then Using DHCP Reconfigure the PC s settings to Obtain An IP Address Automatically Not using DHCP Continue to use the Static IP settings This section includes information on configuring computers with the following operating systems z Windows 98SE Windows MET Windows 2000 Windows XP Determine the operating system for each computer you will include in your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network settings for that PC WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start 2 Select Settings gt Control Panel 3 Double click Network The Network window is displayed Network E Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed JA Dial Up Adapter 3 3Com Diagnostic Conmmunciation Module Dio Not Delete TCPVIP 3Com EtherLink 10 700 PCI For Complete PE h 4 TEFAF Dial Up Adapter E File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Hemove Properties Primary Network Logon windowsLoon S BR File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP ts the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks 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 ad
3. 1 2 Open a command prompt by clicking Start and Run For Windows 98 and ME in the Open field type command and press Enter or OK For Windows 2000 and XP type cmd Or navigate using your Start button to Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt In the Command window type ipconfig You should see an IP address for your network adapter Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix Example example example com IP Address 192 168 40 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 40 1 4 In the Command window type ping followed by the access point s IP address and press Enter For example type ping 192 168 40 10 There is a good possibility that the Default Gateway s IP address is the access point s IP address You can verify the access point s IP address on the Control Panel gt Network Access screen If you receive a reply the first word will be Reply then your computer is connected to the access point Proceed to Step 5 If you do NOT receive a reply repeat steps 1 4 on a different computer to verify that the first computer is not the cause of the problem In the Command window type ping followed by your ISP s default gateway and press Enter For example type ping 216 109 125 72 SECTION 4 6 TROUBLESHOOTING If you receive a reply For example Reply from 216 109 125 72 then your connection to the Internet is live
4. ACL 1 Click the MAC address you wish to delete Once activated the field will change color 2 Click REMOVE to clear the address 3 Click APPLY to save SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Field Description Learned MAC Displays the MAC addresses wireless devices Addresses only the access point has already recorded f you wish to use one of the displayed MAC addresses click the address number The number automatically appears in the Wireless MAC Address Control List Click Refresh to search for additional MAC addresses 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 and stations Station Identifies only those stations that are connected Association to your wireless access point List Site Survey Displays information about other access points in the area To access the screen click Wireless gt Site Monitor D 009400 0G mA 6 EE WA840G CONFIGURATION Field SECTION 3 Description Station Association List Refresh MAC Address Host Name Site Survey Scan SSID MAC Address Channel Signal Strength Wireless Mode Security Click to refresh the Station Association List Displays the MAC address of clients found on the LAN Displays the name of the device attached Click to search for more access points or clients Displays the SSID of the de
5. Identifier SSID parameters for your network The SSID is the name of your network that is shared among all the devices in a wireless network Although your access point has a default SSID it is recommended that you change it to a name that is easy for you to remember To access the screen click Wireless gt Basic motorola OBC Compatibility 115 9 WA840G Field or Button Description Network Name Enter a name of no more than 32 alphanumeric SSID characters This SSID must be entered on every wireless device on your wireless network to communicate back to 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 SECTION 3 Field or Button Channel Number Operation Mode Wireless MAC Address Apply Cancel CONFIGURATION Description Identifies the channel on which the access point communicates Each wireless client must use the same channel to enable communication If changed wirelessly once you restart the access point you will lose your wireless connection Change the wireless device s channel to the new channel to log back into the access point The default is Channel 11 Enables you to select the type of transmission protocol your wireless network uses The options are Compatibility 802 11b g default setting Performance 802 11g only Legacy 802 11b only Displays the MAC
6. You can verify the ISP s IP address at the Gateway IP field on the Control Panel gt Network Access screen If you do NOT receive a reply repeat steps 1 5 ona different computer to verify that the first computer is not the cause of the problem If you cannot determine your ISP s default gateway ping www yahoo com or another known web location cannot access the Configuration Utility for the access point Verify your Ethernet connection to the access point Verify that the IP address of the PC being used to configure the access point is on the same network as the access points 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 40 10 and using a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 can be used to login to the access point s default IP address of 192 168 40 1 To adjust the IP address for your PC refer to Configure Your Computers in section 2 Configuration Verify that you can ping the access point on this IP address Inthe Command window type ping and your access points default P address and press Enter For example type ping 192 168 40 1 If you have changed the factory configured default IP address of the access point you will need to set your network adapter accordingly Verify you are entering the correct URL in the browser The default is http 192 168 40 1 If you think you have changed the IP a
7. address of the unit Click to save your settings Click to cancel any changes WA840G CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Configuring Wireless Security Settings The Wireless Security screen allows you to configure wireless security settings To access the screen click Wireless gt Security Jae 4 Open System Mone 4 Pass Phrase k EA E m E O bit l 4 e LC C3 Field Description SSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier SSID Broadcasts the SSID of the access point to devices on your network This enables wireless clients such as a laptop to receive the access points SSID If you don t want the SSID to be broadcast disable this feature The default is enabled WA840G 3 5 SECTION 3 Field ESS Authentication Description CONFIGURATION Extended Service Set ESS Authentication establishes either an open or secure verification of communication with an access point This setting does not encrypt your wireless transmission The options are Open System Pre Shared Key PSK WPA WPA PSK No authentication is used Default setting The Pre Shared Key PSK authentication method is used Wi Fi Protected Access WPA authentication 802 1X is used with an EAP type WPA authentication 802 1X is used with a pre shared key WPA PSK is recommended for home users not using a RADIUS server WA840G CONFIGURATION WA840G Field Encryption Status 802 1X mod
8. area such as a home building or campus Ethernet is the most widely used LAN standard 1 5 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP comprises the backbone of the Internet IP moves packets of data between nodes while TCP verifies delivery from client to server The device you hook up to your wireless access point will identify itself with an IP address so that the network will know where to retrieve and deposit requested information Static IP Address A static IP address is a fixed address that is assigned manually to a device on the network Static IP addresses must be unique and cannot be shared therefore they are used in situations where the address should never change like print servers or PC servers 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 WA840G OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Positioning Your Access Point To achieve the best wireless performance review these guidelines before deciding where to place your access point Placing your base station in the physical center of your network is the best location because the antenna sends out the signal in all directions Placing the access point in a
9. by the lower case letter after the standard For example your access point supports both the b and g specifications The 802 11b specification transmits data rates up to 11 Mbps while the 802 119 specification transmits data rates up to 54 Mbps These are theoretical speeds so your performance may vary The radio waves radiate out in a donut shaped pattern The waves travel through walls and floors but transmission power and distance are affected The theoretical distance limit is 1 000 feet 305 meters but actual throughput and distance varies Both standards operate in the 2 4 GHz range meaning other electrical appliance also might interfere with the access point televisions radios microwave ovens and 2 4 GHz cordless telephones Thus positioning your access point where it encounters the least interference gains the greatest benefit to maintaining a quality connection WA840G OVERVIEW Type of Networks WA840G SECTION 1 Your access point can be used in several ways The following examples illustrate the flexibility of your WA840G Some examples require additional hardware Access Point Mode In this mode the WA840G connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network This example shows the most likely use for the access point because it shares an Internet connection with your laptop or other wireless client Ethernet W Internet Ethernet Cable or Router DSL Modem WDS Access Point Mode
10. have finished the initial configuration of the access point your connection will be secure and you can safely use either a wired or wireless connection 1 Once the access point is connected open your web browser In the URL field enter http 192 168 40 1 the access points default IP address and press Enter Address e http 192 168 401 The login screen is displayed WIRELESS WA840G 2 19 SECTION 2 2 20 INSTALLATION Enter the User ID The default factory setting is admin Enter the Password The default factory setting is motorola Once you have logged in for security reasons you should change the User ID and Password See Wireless Security Setup Click Log In to enter the access points Web based Configuration Utility Wireless Security Setup To set up the correct security protocols for your access point 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 select Control Panel gt Device Security In the Change User ID field enter in your User ID Create an ID that contains multiple case sensitive characters as well as numbers It cannot be longer than 64 characters In the Change User Password field enter your Login Password Create a password that contains multiple case sensitive characters as well as numbers and symbols like _ y It cannot be longer than 64 characters Re enter your Password Click Apply Once the settings have been accepted click Restart and log back into the Configuration Utili
11. in the Subnet Mask field 11 Click OK twice 12 Restart your computer to save your settings 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings 2 15 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 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 The Local Area Connection Status window appears 1 Local Area Connection Status General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 00 11 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Sent e FRecenved Bytes 3 493 1 180 6 Click Properties 2 16 WA840G INSTALLATION WA840G SECTION 2 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect uzing Eg 3Com EtherLink L 10 100 FCI For Complete PC Manage Configure This connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Jl as Packet Scheduler 2 Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Description Tranemission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area w
12. saved settings with the selected file 3 21 Section 4 Troubleshooting This section details possible solutions to common problems that may occur in using the access point Contact 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 Ensure that your access point is powered on and that the Wireless LED is lit Ensure that your wireless adapter PCI card Notebook or Ethernet adapter is installed correctly and is active Ensure that your wireless adapter s radio signal is enabled Review your adapter s documentation for further instructions Ensure that your wireless adapter for your PC and the access point have the same security settings that will allow your computer to access the wireless network For details on adjusting your security settings see Wireless Security Settings in section 3 Configuration Ensure that your access point is within range of your router or is not behind an obstruction For example metal structures will interfere with the signal as will 2 4 GHz cordless phones and microwaves Ensure that your antenna is connected and that your router s antenna is also connected WA840G 4 1 SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING My computer is e
13. Firmware Update screen allows you to update your access point s firmware the mechanism that controls your access points hardware To check for a firmware update access this website www motorola com broadband networking 3 20 To update the firmware 1 Download the latest firmware file to your computer from the Motorola website 2 Click Control Panel gt Firmware Update to access the Firmware Update screen 3 To locate the file you downloaded type the path to the file or click Browse and navigate to it 4 Click UPDATE to update the access point with the selected firmware file The access point will inform you that you successfully updated the unit 5 Follow the prompts to restart WA840G CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings The Configuration Data screen allows you to save and restore your access points configuration settings You are also able to reset the access point to its factory default settings To access the screen click Control Panel gt Configuration Data WA840G To reset the access point 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 A Enter a descriptive file name To restore your settings 1 Locate the Configuration file on your computer by entering the path to the file or click Browse and navigate to it 2 Click RESTORE to reapply the
14. In this mode the WA840G wirelessly connects its wireless clients to other access points a Gd K Wireless Client Wireless Client Wireless Client Wireless Client SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Access Point Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your access point For instructions on installing your access point see Section 2 Installation Back of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840G back panel Power LAN Reset Antenna Receptacle Port Button Feature Description Power The receptacle where you plug in the power Receptacle adapter LAN Port This port connects your access point to the Internet your LAN network or PC using an Ethernet cable This allows communication between the devices The LAN port supports either 1OBASE T or 100BASE T transmission speeds as well as straight through and Crossover Ethernet cables 1 10 WA840G OVERVIEW WA840G Feature Reset Button Antenna SECTION 1 Description Resets your access point or resets the access point to the default login settings If the access point experiences trouble connecting to the Internet briefly press and release the Reset button to reset the access point This retains the access points configuration information To reset the access point to the factory defaults while the access point is powered press and hold the Reset button for more than 5 seconds This clear
15. User Guide Wireless Access Point Mtide MOTOROLA intelligence everywhere 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 This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product Postpone router installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords where they are attached to plugs and convenience receptacles and examine the point where they exit from the product Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an electrical
16. and plug and play installation You can connect up to 127 devices to a single USB port USB 2 0 supports data rates of 480 Mbps vV VolP Voice over Internet Protocol is a method to exchange voice fax and other information over the Internet Voice and fax have traditionally been carried over traditional telephone lines of the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN using a dedicated circuit for each line VoIP enables calls to travel as discrete data packets on shared lines VolP is an important part of the convergence of computers telephones and television into a single integrated information network 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 W WAN A wide area network provides a connection over a large geographic area such as a country or the whole world The bandwidth depends on need and cost but is usually much lower than for a LAN WAP Wireless Access Point or Wireless Access Protocol See also Access Point WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption protects the privacy of data transmitted over a wireless LAN WEP uses keys to encrypt and decrypt transmitted data The acc
17. apter card is installed and is the appropriate choice WA840G 2 11 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 5 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties window is displayed TCP IP Properties Ed Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An F addres can be automatically assigned to this computer IF your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask our network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below C Obtain an IP address automatically fe Specify an IF address IP Address 192 168 40 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 O 6 Click the IP Address tab 7 Enter 192 168 40 10 in the IP Address field 8 Enter 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field 9 Click OK 10 Click the Gateway tab and confirm that the nstalled Gateway field is blank 11 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 12 Restart your computer to save your settings 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings 2 12 WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Configuring Windows 2000 Click Start Select Settings Select Control Panel Double click Network and Dial Up Connections oa fF N Double click Local Area Connection Local Area Connection Status 3 x
18. ares under sole responsibility that the WR850G WE800G WA840G and BR700 comply with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Copyright 2003 Motorola Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from Motorola Inc Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product s described in this manual at any time MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent amp Trademark Office Microsoft Windows Windows Me and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows screen shots are used by permission of Micro
19. assword The default factory setting is motorola After you have logged in for security reasons you should change the User ID and Password See below 4 Click Log In to enter the access point s Configuration Utility Navigation Each of the following subsections describe the components of the access point s Configuration Utility which is accessible from a web browser These sections include To navigate click on a major section and then the associated subsection For example to adjust the User Login ID click CONTROL PANEL on the left then DEVICE SECURITY tab at top on the right The Web based Configuration Utility uses Javascript Your web browser s Javascript needs to be enabled Help Restart and Logout Click on the appropriate command to execute the action Help Accesses Help Restart Restarts your session with the Configuration Utility When Restart flashes the change you have made requires that you restart the unit For convenience it is recommended that you finish all of your configuration changes and then restart the unit Logout Logs out of the access point s Configuration Utility WA840G CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Configuring Wireless Network Settings The Wireless Network screens allow you to adjust settings for your wireless connection Basic Security Site Monitor Advanced Basic Wireless Configuration The Wireless Basic screen allows you to set up your Service Set
20. ator or the network management system that something has occurred F Firmware Code written onto read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM Once firmware has been written onto the ROM or PROM it is retained even when the device is turned off Firmware is upgradeable 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 GUI Graphical User Interface SA WA840G GLOSSARY WA840G SECTION 5 Hexadecimal A base sixteen numbering system that uses sixteen sequential numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F as base units before adding a new position On computers hexadecimal is a convenient way to express binary numbers Host In IP a host is any computer supporting end user applications or services with full two way network access Each host has a unique host number that combined with the network number forms its IP address Host also can mean A computer running a web server that serves pages for one or more web sites belonging to organization s or individuals A company that provides this service In IBM environments a mainframe computer ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol is a protocol used for error problem and
21. card provides access The WN825G and WPCI810G are not supported under Windows 95 98 or NT Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP are supported 1 To connect the PC to the access point through a wireless connection ensure the PC s wireless adapter SSID Service Set Identifier is set the access point s SSID WA840G 2 9 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION a x rs MOTOROLA MODEL WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE 5VDC 2A PART NUMBER AAAAAA BBB CC FCC ID F2NWA840G S N PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MODEL WA840G III Bea ts ee oa II Tested To Compl Le D WIRELESS MAC AB CD EF 01 23 45 ndards d FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MADE IN TAIWAN NS J Aen DM DA DEA DA Pes woot DAN DEM DN DN DAN DI DAN DM ast D DM ae DA Aen H Aen D Di Di DT A DI DAN DM H wen H D DI D DI DM ae DI D Ae 2 The default setting is motorola appended with the last 3 characters of the Wireless MAC address an example SSID motorola 345 and that no encryption and authentication are enabled 3 To configure the initial settings of the access point please see Configure your Computers Configure Your Computers 2 10 For initial configuration you need to configure the PC s network setting to specify a static IP address for the computer that is going to communicate with the access point After initial configuration
22. cess point to your network as well as the configuration needed by your PC To set up your wireless network Physically connect and power on the access point Configure your PCs Enter Wireless Security settings Wired Connection to Access Point Tei Ki gt mmm RI If you are connecting your PC with an Ethernet cable to the access point your PC must be installed first with an Ethernet adapter You need one Ethernet cable for this procedure to connect the PC to the access point 1 Using the supplied Ethernet cable connect one end of the cable to your PC s Ethernet adapter and the other end to the LAN port on the access point 2 To configure the initial settings of the access point please see Configure your Computers 2 8 WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Wireless Connection to Access Point WARNING When first configuring your access point it is recommended that use an Ethernet cable Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not recommended After you have finished the initial configuration of the access point your connection will be secure and you can safely use either a wired or wireless connection If you are connecting your client wirelessly to the access point you can use the Motorola WPCI810G a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC If you have a laptop the Motorola WN825G wireless PC
23. ddress used to configure the access point and cannot remember it you must reset the unit back to factory defaults To do this press and hold the reset button for more the 5 seconds This clears the access point s user settings including User ID Password IP Address and Subnet mask After the access point is reset to factory default re verify the Ethernet connectivity and IP address issues Verify you are using the latest version of IE or Netscape IE 5 2 and below are not supported WA840G TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 What if Pass Phrase isn t supported What do 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 O3F322265A6E58 IA 2EDI Fabs40seb 19A42 DFF 6S 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 Wireless Network Properties i x Wireless Network Properties Authentication Network name 551D motorola OBL Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Data Encryption Key index advanced IT Network Key is provided for me automatically This ts a computer to computer lad hoc net
24. 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 Remove the front two plastic feet nearest to the LED panel from the bottom of the access point to uncover the keyholes Place the access point so the keyholes are above the mounting screws Slide the access point down until it stops against the top of the keyhole opening Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Electrical Connection to Access Point Your access point does not have an On Off power switch and therefore will only be powered on by plugging in the power adapter Use only the original power adapter supplied with your access point To power supply 1 Connect the power adapter to the access point s Power port found on the back of the access point 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 Easy Software Setup Run the Installation Wizard program from the supplied CD ROM to quickly set up your network Once your network is up and running refer to Section 3 Configuration for advanced configuration WA840G 2 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Manual Software Setup If you d prefer to manually set up your network use this section to configure it This section details the physical connection of the ac
25. dress that your access point is currently using to access the Internet If using Static Assigned enter the Subnet Mask Address here Displays the access point s Gateway IP Address used to connect to your network If DHCP is selected this is the Gateway IP Address that your access point is currently using to access the Internet If using Static Assigned enter the Gateway IP Address here Click to save your settings Click to cancel any changes Configuring Device Security This screen allows you to change your User ID and Password and adjust the inactivity time To access the screen click Control Panel gt Device Security admin dk EA dk EA S00 WA840G Field Login User ID Description Changes the User ID used for logging into the access point s Configuration Utility It cannot be longer than 63 bytes A blank user name is not allowed The default is admin SECTION 3 Field Login Password Login Password Confirm Login Idle Time Apply Cancel Updating Firmware CONFIGURATION Description Use this option to change the Password used to log into the access point s web based utility It cannot be longer than 63 bytes A blank password is not allowed The default is motorola Sets the amount of idle time no actions occur that elapses before the access point automatically logs you off The default is 10 minutes Click to save your settings Click to cancel any changes The
26. e SECTION 3 Description Determines the type of security encryption algorithms used for the Key This security setting encrypts your wireless transmission None WEP64 and WEP128 are available only when Open System or Pre Shared KEY PSK is selected in the ESS Authentication field TKIP and AES are available only when WPA and WPA PSK are selected in the ESS Authentication field The options are None No security Default setting WEP64 Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 bit strength provides 4 Keys WEP128 Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 bit strength provides 2 Keys TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol AES Advanced Encryption Standard TKIP is recommended for home users If available AES provides stronger encryption Can only be enabled when the ESS Authorization is set to Open or PSK and either WEP64 or WEP 128 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 PSK is selected in the ESS Authentication field this option is automatically selected If not already enabled select to activate this feature When enabled Dynamic Key generation occurs meaning a key is automatically generated when the client requests one SECTION 3 Field Key Input Method Pass Phrase Key Length CONFIGURATION Description Available if PSK and or WEP is selected The options are Pass Phra
27. e range is 0 to 2347 bytes The default is 2347 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 Allows you to set the time units for the beacon period A beacon is a packet broadcast by the access point to keep the network synchronized You are able to set the Beacon Period value from 1 to 65535 in Time Units TU The default is 100 Since changes to the Beacon Period and Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps DTIM settings may affect wireless performance it is best to use the default settings Allows you to set the Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps DTIM period value from 1 to 255 in multiples of Beacon Periods The default is 3 Since changes to the Beacon Period and Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps DTIM settings may affect wireless performance it is best to use the default settings SECTION 3 Field Basic Rate Set 11g Protection Mode WDS Mode CONFIGURATION Description Allows you to set the transmission rate The access point broadcasts different transmission rates so clients know which transmission rate to use to join the network The options are 1 to 2 The slowest speed available Mbps Default Ensures compatibility with 802 11b or 802 11g devices All Ensures compatibility with all devices Ensures that your wireless access point does not interfe
28. edia Access Control address is a unique 48 bit value permanently saved in the ROM at the factory to identify each Ethernet network device It is expressed as a sequence of 12 hexadecimal digits printed on the unit s label You need to provide the MAC Address to the cable service provider Also 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 64 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 on the size of a message that can be transferred by the network in a single frame Messages exceeding the MTU must be fragmented before transmission and reassembled at the destination WA840G GLOSSARY WA840G SECTION 5 Multicast A data transmission sent from one sender to multiple receivers See also broadcast and unicast A NAT Network Address Translation is an Internet standard for a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic NAT provides some security because the IP addresses of LAN computers are invisible on the Internet Network Two or more computers connected to communicate with each other Networks have traditionally been connected usi
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31. ess point must authenticate a client before it can transfer data to another client WEP is part of IEEE 802 11b Wi Fi Wireless fidelity pronounced why fy brand name applied to products supporting IEEE 802 11b g WA840G 5 11 SECTION 5 GLOSSARY WLAN Wireless LAN WPA Wi Fi Protected Access A security regimen developed by IEEE for protection of data on a WLAN WWW World Wide Web An interface to the Internet that you use to navigate and hyperlink to information 5 12 WA840G Visit our website at www motorola com broadband Q MOTOROLA 509107 001 11 03 MGBI
32. filtering protocols giving you the choice to share your Internet connection with only those you designate WA840G OVERVIEW Features WA840G SECTION 1 Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840G connects and protects you Built in security coupled with upgradeable firmware ensures your access point will work for you for years to come A Word about Data Rates Data rate is the speed at which individual bits of data flow through a channel It is not the same speed at which entire files are uploaded or downloaded These speeds will vary and are often less than the maximum data rate Upload and download speeds are affected by several factors including but not limited to the capacity of and the services offered by your cable operator or broadband service provider channel capacity network traffic computer equipment type of server number of connections to server and availability of Internet router s CD ROM based Installation Assistant for easy installation Web based configuration of features using any web browser Compatibility with both 802 119 and 802 11b standards Wireless security using WPA 802 1X Authentication Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP and Advanced Encryption Standard AES Wireless Distribution System WDS mode supporting peer to peer communication with other WA840G or WR850G devices Firmware upgrade to stay current with latest specification Easily extend your home network in the off
33. g system to verify users To display these fields either of the following conditions need to exist Open System is selected along with either WEP64 or WEP128 and 802 1X is enabled WPA is selected and TKIP or AES is selected The default RADIUS Port Number is 1812 Type and re type the RADIUS password in these fields WA840G CONFIGURATION Field Wireless MAC Access Control List WA840G SECTION 3 Description 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 When disabled the MAC ACL is not active and any wireless station is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point Allow Allows only the wireless devices in the ACL to communicate with the wireless access point Deny Denies wireless devices in the ACL from communicating with the wireless access point To add a MAC address to the ACL 1 Check enable 2 Select Allow or Deny from the drop down list 3 Enter a MAC Address or use one of the Learned MAC Addresses To use one of the Learned MAC addresses click the address number The number automatically appears in the Wireless MAC Address Control List To alter a MAC address remove and replace with the updated address 4 Click Add to enter the address into the ACL 5 Click Apply to save To delete a MAC address from the
34. he Control Panel screens enable administrative maintenance for your access point such as changing your login User ID Password updating your firmware or backing up your configuration The following screens are available in Control Panel Network Address Device Security Firmware Update Configuration Data WA840G 3 17 SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Configuring Network Address This screen allows you to change your Connection Mode and IP settings To access the screen click Control Panel gt Network Access static Assigned Field LAN Ethernet MAC Address Connection Mode Connection Status IP Address Description Displays the unit s Ethernet MAC address The access point supports two connection modes for acquiring its own IP configuration settings DHCP Static Assigned Select the appropriate connection mode for your network Provides current information about the connection status of the access point Displays the access point s IP Address used to connect to your network If DHCP is selected this is the IP Address that your access point is currently using to access the Internet If using Static Assigned enter the IP Address here WA840G CONFIGURATION Field Subnet Mask Gateway IP Apply Cancel SECTION 3 Description Displays the access point s Subnet Mask address used to connect to your network If DHCP is selected this is the Subnet Mask Ad
35. hen connected 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP IP is selected 2 17 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties P General Tou can get F settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IF settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 165 AU 10 Subnet mask 255 256 2556 Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server Alternate DND server Po 9 Enter 192 168 40 10 in the IP Address field 10 Enter 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field 11 Click OK twice 12 Restart your computer to save your settings 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings 2 18 WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Configure Your Wireless Security Settings Before your access point 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 access point it is recommended that you use an Ethernet cable Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not recommended After you
36. her and a router you can also share a single high speed Internet connection That s everyone online all at the same time Because the access point is built with both the popular 802 11b wireless standard and the new nearly 5 times faster 802 11g standard your access point provides you the ultimate in flexibility and speed With Wi Fi Protected Access WPA included your wireless connections are robust and secure giving you the security to communicate without fear that your signal might be compromised Upgradeable firmware keeps the access point s control software up to date The WA840G captures the latest technology in a package that will stay current for many years protect your home network and provide you with easy home network management 1 1 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Wireless Access Point WA840G Your wireless access point offers these great features Wireless Connectivity Connects your PC to your wireless network and allows you to communicate unfettered Using the 802 11g and 802 11b wireless communication standards will ensure compliance with current and future standards Secure Transmission Protection against Internet intruders is crucial The access point supports single session encryption when communicating with just the client and it also supports network encryption when communicating with surrounding wireless networks The access point supports Wi Fi Protected Access WPA and Media Access Control MAC
37. higher location such as on top of a cabinet helps to disperse the signal cleanly especially to receiving locations on upper stories If possible position your access point so there is a direct line of sight between the access point and your other home network devices Avoid placing the access point next to large solid objects like computer cases monitors walls fireplaces etc This helps the signal penetrate more cleanly Other wireless devices like televisions radios microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal Keep devices away from the access point Mirrors especially silver coated can reduce transmission performance Wireless Range The following describes different scenarios for the expected range of the coverage area of the access point This table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions WA840G 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 5 Mbps Up to 1300 feet 396 m Up to 200 feet 61 m 2ori1Mbps Upto 1500 feet 457 m Up to 300 feet 91 m SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Technical Specifications Your wireless access point uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE called 802 11 or Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity This standard is subdivided into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used designated
38. ice or other places for example at tradeshows SECTION 1 Understanding Your User Guide OVERVIEW The User Guide is divided into the following sections Overview Installation Configuration Glossary Describes the access point and its functions the technology used and the recommended methods for positioning the access point It is assumed that you will use the Installation Wizard on the CD ROM to setup your access point If not refer to this section for instructions on getting your access point up and running After you have completed this section your access point will be active and ready to work Describes the Configuration Utility that manages your access point List of terms and acronyms WA840G OVERVIEW Box Contents SECTION 1 Your box contains the following Antenna Ethernet Cable WA840G Quick Start Guide Wireless Connections WA840G Before installing your wireless access point please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in this section Access Point Generally access points wirelessly connect networks together such as your network with the Internet Or by configuring multiple clients such as laptops each using their own access point you are able to create your own private wireless Ad Hoc network LAN Local Area Network A local area network provides a full time high bandwidth connection over a limited
39. ient The default is 1 Enter Key content in these fields The Key Content format is selected in the Key Input Method field For the key content the phrase is auto generated by the password entered in the Pass Phrase field For non Motorola clients you will use these Keys and not Pass Phrase when using WEP for security The Key will not automatically fill in until you have clicked Apply If you have selected Hexadecimal or ASCII formatting in the Key Input Method field you can then enter your own Hexadecimal or ASCII keys To enter keys manually you must have WEP64 or WEP128 selected in the Encryption Status field For WEP64 keys 5 case sensitive ASCII characters are allowed or 10 hexadecimal characters using only characters 0 9 and A F For WEP128 keys 13 case sensitive ASCII characters are allowed or 26 hexadecimal characters using only characters 0 9 and A F If entering a key manually dont leave a key field blank or enter all e These are not secure keys SECTION 3 Field Group Key Renewal Interval RADIUS Server IP RADIUS Server Port Number RADIUS Shared Secret RADIUS Shared Secret Confirmation CONFIGURATION Description This is the number of seconds that pass until your access point sends out a new group key and is only available if WPA or 802 1X are selected The default is 300 seconds Enter the RADIUS Server IP and Port number RADIUS is an authentication and accountin
40. image Where HP LJ 8150 Fit to page Comment HP LJ 8150 Print to file Copies Number of copies fi RSR PostScript Options Print Method PostScript Level 2 Z Print Range Ce All h Annotations Curent page Pages da fi to 73 Selected pages graphic he Use Printer Halftone Screens h Download Asian Fonts Print Even and Odd Pages sl Cancel In both the Pages from and to fields enter the page number on which the Wall Mounting Template appears Be sure you print the template at 100 scale and that Fit to page is not checked in the Print dialog box Click OK Measure the printed template with a ruler to ensure that it is the correct size Use a center punch to mark the center of the holes on the wall On the wall locate the marks for the mounting holes you just made WARNING Before drilling holes check the structure for potential damage to water gas or electric lines 7 Drill the holes to a depth of at least 3 8 cm 17 inches WA840G 2 5 SECTION 2 10 11 12 13 INSTALLATION lf necessary seat an anchor in each hole Use M5 x 38 mm 10 16 x 17 inch screws with a flat underside and maximum screw head diameter of 10 5 mm to mount the access point 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
41. informational messages sent between IP hosts and gateways ICMP messages are processed by the IP software and are not usually apparent to the end user 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 IP A worldwide collection of interconnected networks using TCP IP Internet Protocol is a set of standards that enable different types of computers to communicate with one another and exchange data through the Internet IP provides the appearance of a single seamless communication system and makes the Internet a virtual network SECTION 5 GLOSSARY IP Address A unique 32 bit value that identifies each host on a TCP IP network TCP IP networks route messages based on the destination IP address For a Class C network the first 24 bits are the network address and the final 8 bits are the host address in dotted decimal format it appears network network network host ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network ISP Internet Service Provider L LAN Local Area Network A local area network provides a full time high bandwidth connection over a limited area such as a home building or campus Ethernet is the most widely used LAN standard vi MAC Address The M
42. le A table listing available routes that is used by a router to determine the best route for a packet RTS Request To Send S Server In a client server architecture a dedicated computer that supplies files or services such as file transfer remote login or printing to clients Also see client Service Provider A company providing Internet connection services to subscribers SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for transferring e mail 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 WA840G 5 9 SECTION 5 GLOSSARY Switch On an Ethernet network a switch filters frames based on the MAC address in a manner similar to a bridge A switch is more advanced because it can connect more than two segments T TCP Transmission Control Protocol on OSI transport layer four provides reliable transport over the network for data transmitted using IP network layer three It is an end to end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts on top of connec
43. low the procedures below for connecting and configuring the access point WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Vertical Installation 1 Insert the access point into the supplied base Ensure that the antenna s location is on top The access point s foot slides snugly into the base to keep the access point stable 2 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point Wall Mount Installation lf you mount the access point on the wall you must Position the access point as specified by the local or national codes governing residential or business communications services Follow all local standards for installing a network interface unit network interface device NIU NID If possible mount the access point to concrete masonry a wooden stud or other solid wall material Use anchors when necessary for example if you must mount the access point on drywall WA840G 2 3 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION To mount your access point on the wall 1 Print the Wall Mounting Template shown on this page 3 15 lt lt e B 80 00mm The illustration is drawn at a one to one scale which means that when printed it provides the exact dimensions required to mount the access point 9A WA840G INSTALLATION SECTION 2 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu to display the Print dialog box 2 xX Properties Status Reverse pages Type HP Laselet 8750 PS Print as
44. mer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is connected This is to avoid damaging the equipment by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges Different types of cord sets may be used for connections to the main supply circuit Use only a main line cord that complies with all applicable product safety requirements of the country of use Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes Place unit to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord adapter of the device from the AC wall outlet Wipe the unit with a clean dry cloth Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cables between system components To be in compliance with regulations the user must use these cables and install them properly Connect the unit to a grounding type AC wall outlet using the power adapter supplied with the unit Do not cover the device or block the airflow to the device with any other objects Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the device free from vibration and dust Installation must at all times conform to local regulations FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule
45. ng some kind of wiring NIC A Network Interface Card converts computer data to serial data in a packet format that it sends over the LAN A NIC is installed in an expansion slot or can be built in Every Ethernet NIC has a MAC address permanently saved in its ROM P Packet The unit of data that is routed between the sender and destination on the Internet or other packet switched network 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 utility that tests host reachability by sending a small packet to the host and waiting for a reply If you PING a computer IP address and receive a reply you know the computer is reachable over the network It also stands for Packet InterNet Groper Port Triggering A mechanism that allows incoming communication with specified applications SECTION 5 GLOSSARY PPP Point to Point Protocol is used to transport other protocols typically for simple links over serial lines It is most commonly used to access the Internet with a dial up modem PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Used by many DSL Internet Service Providers for broadband connection PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols It is a ne
46. nitors graphics adapters modems Ethernet USB HPNA and many others DSL Digital Subscriber Line 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 If one or more bits in the pattern are damaged during transmission the original data can be recovered due to the redundancy of the transmission Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is temporarily leased to a host by a DHCP server The opposite of Static IP Address WA840G 5 3 SECTION 5 GLOSSARY ESS An Extended Service Set ESS is a set of two or more BSSs that form a single subnetwork See also BSS Ethernet The most widely used LAN type also known as IEEE 802 3 The most common Ethernet networks are 10Base T which provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps usually over unshielded twisted pair wire terminated with RJ 45 connectors Fast Ethernet 100Base T provides speeds up to 100 Mbps Base means baseband technology and T means twisted pair cable Each Ethernet port has a physical address called the MAC address Also see MAC address Event A message generated by a device to inform an oper
47. not destined to a station within the local subnet 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 DMZ DeMilitarized Zone This service opens one IP address to the Internet usually for online gaming and acts as a buffer between the Internet and your network WA840G GLOSSARY SECTION 5 DNS The Domain Name System is the Internet system for converting domain names like www motorola com to IP addresses A DNS server contains a table matching domain names such as Internetname com to IP addresses such as 192 169 9 1 When you access the world wide web a DNS server translates the URL displayed on the browser to the destination website IP address The DNS lookup table is a distributed Internet database no one DNS server lists all domain name to IP address matches Domain Name A unique name such as motorola com that maps to an IP address Domain names are typically much easier to remember than are IP addresses See DNS Download To copy a file from one computer to another You can use the Internet to download files from a server to a computer Driver Software that enables a computer to interact with a network or other device For example there are drivers for printers mo
48. outlet to accommodate the length of the power cord Place this equipment on a stable surface When using this device basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following e Read all of the instructions listed here and or in the user manual before you operate this equipment Give particular attention to all safety precautions Retain the instructions for future reference e Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment e Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges e Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product s marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company e Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition It is recommended that the custo
49. re 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 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 access point detects an 802 11b network on the same channel Default setting Enables WDS mode which allows you to share and expand your network with other wireless access points The WDS fields WDS Restrict Mode and WDS Restrict MAC address become active once WDS is enabled Set up the access point s with the same Wireless SSID and security settings When WDS mode is enabled any access point if configured to your access point s settings can connect to your network The default is disabled WA840G CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description WDS Restrict Protects your network by assigning access to Mode only the access points you designate Assign the access points MAC addresses in the WDS Restrict MAC Addresses fields The default is enabled WDS Restrict To activate these fields WWDS Restrict Mode MAC Addresses must be enabled Enter up to four wireless MAC addresses To edit an entry highlight the number and change To delete a number delete each field Apply Click to save your settings Cancel Click to cancel any changes Configuring Control Panel Settings T
50. s Bits Per Second Broadband A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a given time period WA840G 5 1 SECTION 5 GLOSSARY BSS C 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 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 A wireless client is also called a station Also see server Coaxial Cable A type of cable consisting of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire The shield minimizes electrical and radio frequency interference Coaxial cable has high bandwidth and can support transmission over long distances CPE Customer Premise Equipment typically computers printers etc that are connected to the gateway at the subscriber location CPE can be provided by the subscriber or the cable service provider Also called a client Crossover Cable A crossover cable is a cable that is used to interconnect two computers by crossing over reversing their respective pin contacts A crossover cable is sometimes known as a null modem Default Gateway A routing device that forwards traffic
51. s These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola Inc Broadband Communications Sector 101 Tournament Drive Horsham PA 19044 1 215 323 1000 decl
52. s the access point s user settings including User ID Password IP Address and Subnet Mask To re configure the access point see Section 3 Configuration The antenna used for wireless connections You are able to rotate and tilt the antenna to gain the best signal reception Front of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840G front panel The access point LEDs indicate its operational status SECTION 1 OVERVIEW LED Description The underlined items represent network activity LED Condition Color Status 1 Power ON Green The device is powered on and operating normally Blinking Green Firmware update is in progress Blinking ON Red The power LED turns RED as soon as the reset button is depressed If the reset button is held down for more than 5 seconds the LED starts to blink during which the access points default user name password and IP address will be restored The LED then turns OFF until the reset button is released The power LED blinks RED if the firmware is corrupted indicating the firmware needs to be restored 2 Wireless OFF None No mobile station or access point has been associated with this device ON Red The wireless interface has been disabled by the firmware ON Blinking Green 802 11b 802 11g connection exists in this wireless domain active traffic present 3 Device OFF None No external Ethernet device has been attached and detected The Ethernet link is down ON Blinking Amber 10Ba
53. se default setting Hexadecimal ASCII If you select either Pass Phrase or Hexadecimal in Key Content the format of the Key appears in a hexadecimal format If you are using other non Motorola wireless products and a security algorithm other than WPA PSK you must enter your WEP keys manually in either ASCII or hexadecimal format for the non Motorola wireless products Enter the Pass Phrase to be used for Key encryption Keep a record of this Pass Phrase so you can enter the same phrase for the Motorola client devices on your wireless LAN You will use this Pass Phrase when using WPA security with your client devices Pass Phrase must be between 8 and 63 characters The default pass phrase is motorola The option selected determines the strength of the key This field is only available when ESS Authentication is set PSK and the Encryption Status is set to None There are two options 128 bit 64 bit WA840G CONFIGURATION WA840G Field Key Index Key Content Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 SECTION 3 Description 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 field The Key selected here must match the Key in the client For example if you select Key 1 here you have to select Key 1 for the cl
54. seT link detected active traffic present ON Blinking Green 100BaseT link detected active traffic present 1 12 WA840G Section 2 Installation To get your network up and running Set up your hardware Insert the CD ROM for Software Setup Follow the prompts If you prefer to set up the access point s software manually refer to the Manual Software Setup found in this section The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing these tasks Hardware Setup Hardware setup includes Antenna Installation verifying the antenna is connected to the access point Physical Installation where you physically place your access point Electrical Connection how to power your access point Antenna Installation When shipped the antenna is connected to the access point If for some reason you need to detach and reattach the antenna to the main access point 1 Locate the antenna threaded knob on the back of the access point 2 To remove the antenna unscrew the antenna connector counter clockwise WA840G 2 1 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 3 Toreattach the antenna screw the antenna connector clockwise on to the threaded knob until firmly seated Do not overtighten Access Point Physical Installation You can install the access point horizontally or vertically The access point can also be mounted on a wall Horizontal Installation 1 Place the access point in the desired location and fol
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56. tionless IP TCP uses a timer to track outstanding packets checks error in incoming packets and retransmits packets if requested TCP IP The Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol suite provides standards and rules for data communication between networks on the Internet It is the worldwide Internetworking standard and the basic communications protocol of the Internet 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 Tunneling requires the following protocol types A carrier protocol such as TCP used by the network that the data travels over An encapsulating protocol such as IPSec L2F L2TP or PPTP that is wrapped around the original data A passenger protocol such as IP for the original data U UDP User Datagram Protocol A method used along with the IP to send data in the form of message units datagram between network devices over a LAN or WAN Unicast A point to point data transmission sent from one sender to one receiver This the normal way you access websites See also multicast 9 10 WA840G GLOSSARY SECTION 5 USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface for add on devices such as printers scanners mice modems or keyboards USB 1 1 supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps
57. ty using your new User ID and Password Select to Wireless gt Basic Change the SSID to a user friendly name and click Apply Navigate to Wireless gt Security Select WPA PSK from the ESS Authentication options Select TKIP from Encryption Status options Enter a new Pass Phrase in the Pass Phrase field The Pass Phrase must be between 8 and 63 characters Enter your Pass Phrase again in the Pass Phrase Confirm field Remember this Pass Phrase so that you can enter the same phrase for the Motorola client devices on your wireless LAN Click Apply and then click Restart Your wireless security configuration is now complete WA840G Section 3 Configuration Use the information in this section to modify the access points 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 Web Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the access point is connected open your web browser In the URL field enter http 192 168 40 1 the access point s default IP address and press the Enter key Address L http 192 168 40 1 The login screen appears WIRELESS WA840G 3 1 SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Enter the User ID The default factory setting is admin Enter the P
58. vice found Displays the MAC address of the device found Displays the channel upon which the device is broadcasting Displays the Signal Strength of the device found Displays which protocol is used 802 11b or 802 11g Displays the security protocol used SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Advanced Wireless Configuration The Wireless Advanced screen allows you to turn your wireless network off and on and adjust wireless parameters Generally these settings should remain at their default values To access the screen click Wireless gt Advanced Field Radio Interface Short Preamble Frame Bursting Description Allows you to turn on and off the wireless feature The default is enabled Improves the efficiency of a network s throughput when transmitting and receiving data Motorola recommends that you enable this feature The default is disabled Allows you to send more frames collection of packets within a given time period which enhances network efficiency and reduces overhead This feature works with other Motorola products to increase performance throughput Motorola recommends that you enable this feature The default is disabled WA840G CONFIGURATION Field RTS Threshold Fragmentation Threshold Beacon Period DTIM Period WA840G SECTION 3 Description Allows you to modify the RTS threshold which is the packet size at which an access point issues a request to send RTS Th
59. w technology to create VPNs developed jointly by several vendors Private IP Address An IP address assigned to a computer on a LAN by the DHCP server for a specified lease time Private IP addresses are invisible to devices on the Internet See also Public IP Address Protocol A formal set of rules and conventions for exchanging data Different computer types for example PC UNIX or mainframe can communicate if they support common protocols Public IP Address The IP address assigned to the router or AP by the service provider A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet See also Private IP Address 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 WA840G GLOSSARY SECTION 5 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 A router operates on OSI network layer 3 It filters packets based on the IP address examining the source and destination IP addresses to determine the best route on which to forward them A router is often included as part of a network switch A router can also be implemented as software on a computer Routing Tab
60. work wieless access points are nob used Cancel Help WA840G 4 5 SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING cannot browse past the first screen of the Configuration Utility Sometimes especially when upgrading some leftover files may be in your Internet Cache Flush your cache and restart your unit to fix From Internet Explorers menu select Tools gt Options and click Delete Files to clear you cache 4 6 WA840G Section 5 Glossary A Access Point AP A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients stations 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 Ad Hoc Network A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together usually just for the duration of the communication session The clients communicate directly to each other and not through an established such as through a router Also known as IBSS Independent Basic Service Set ASCII The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing and communication compatibility among various devices normally used for asynchronous transmission B Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of frequencies Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit more data over a given period of time bp
61. xperiencing difficulty in connecting to the access point Ensure that all of your cable connections are firmly connected This includes the cables from the wall to your modem between the router and modem and if available from the access point 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 Ensure that you are using Ethernet cables and not telephone cables between the router and modem or router and PC or if available access point and PC Ethernet cables use a wider RJ 45 style plug using 8 wires where telephone style plugs use the smaller RJ 11 style plug using 4 to 6 wires The plug on the left is RJ 45 the plug on the right is RJ 11 use only RJ 45 Ensure that your Ethernet adapter is enabled To check the status of your adapter click the monitor icon in the System Tray at the bottom right of your screen You can also check the status of your Ethernet adaptor by selecting Control Panel gt Network and Dial Up Connections WA840G TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 Software Solutions WA840G would like 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

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