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1. The illustration is drawn at a one to one scale which means that when printed it provides the exact dimensions required to mount the router 2 4 WR850 Installation Section 2 2 To print the Wall Mounting Template click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu Print Printer Name 38 pa06fil12 e1 bcs mot com pa06 b1flp01 ps ies i Status Idle Find Printer Type HP LaserJet 8150 Series PS Where Building 1 Floor Lobby Cube 1 L094 Print to file Comment HP LaserJet 6150 PS Manual duplex Page range Copies All Number of copies fi Current page Selection Pages LC IV Collate Enter page numbers and or page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 Print what Document X Print fan pages in range F Zoom fi page gt Scale to paper size No Scaling Pages per sheet Options OK Close 3 In both the Pages from and to fields enter the page number on which the Wall Mounting Template appears Click OK Measure the printed template with a ruler to ensure that it is the same size as the template on page 2 3 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 AN Before drilling holes check the structure for potential damage to water gas or electric lines Drill the holes to a depth of
2. Options related to SETTING UP A STATIC BROADBAND CONNECTION Field Description Sets the IP address of the selected connection FACTORY DEFAULT 0 0 0 0 WR850 3 19 Section 3 Configuration Field Description Sets the IP Subnet Mask of the selected connection FACTORY DEFAULT 0 0 0 0 Sets the IP address of the default gateway for use on the selected connection FACTORY DEFAULT 0 0 0 0 Sets up to three IP addresses for Domain Name Service DNS servers to use for resolving host names FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets up to three IP addresses for Windows Internet Naming Service WINS servers to use for resolving NetBIOS names FACTORY DEFAULT blank Options related to SETTING UP A PPPoE BROADBAND CONNECTION PPPoE Username PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name lill Field Description PPPoE Sets the username for authenticating with a Point to Point Protocol Username PPP server This username is provided by your ISP FACTORY DEFAULT blank PPPoE Sets the password for authenticating with a PPP server ao This password is provided by your ISP FACTORY DEFAULT blank adl Sets the service name as per information provided by your ISP May Name be automatically detected and entered for you otherwise it will need to be entered manually FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 20 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field
3. 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 4 WPA PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption if needed for backward compatibility WEP Encryption is enabled separately from WPA Encryption below RECOMMENDED FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled WPA2 PSK Enables Wi Fi Protected Access version 2 WPA2 authentication using the Pre Shared Key PSK method e Selecting Enabled engages WPA2 PSK e Selecting Disabled disengages WPA2 PSK NOTES 1 WPA2 PSK requires a WPA Encryption method below and a WPA Pass Phrase below 2 WPA2 PSK does not require the use of a RADIUS server 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 RECOMMENDED FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled WR850 3 63 Section 3 Configuration Options related to ENABLING WIRELESS ENCRYPTION METHODS WPA Encryption WPA Pass Phrase Disabled Field Description WPA Sets the encryption method s to be used with WPA WPA2 WPA Encryption PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication RECOMMENDED e Selecting TKIP engages Temporal Key Integrity Protocol e Selecting AES engages Advanced Encryption Standard e Selecti
4. DHCP An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WR850 as per the Dynamic Host Configuration Connection Mode DHCP This is typically used with cable modems or gateways and DSL gateways Static An IP address is manually assigned to the WAN connection PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE is used PPPOE is typically used with DSL modems Disabled The WAN connection is disabled FACTORY DEFAULT DHCP Sets the selected connection to be the primary connection in use Select Yes or No FACTORY DEFAULT Yes 3 18 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Options related to SETTING UP A DHCP BROADBAND CONNECTION 00 00 E5 51 46 D1 Field 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 blank 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 FACTORY DEFAULT blank If your ISP requires that a specific MAC address be used you can enter that address here The factory default MAC address is the one built into your WR850 and printed on the product label as WAN MAC NOTE A MAC Address has a format of XX XX XX XX XX XX NOTE WR850 use of an SP specific MAC Address is also called MAC address cloning FACTORY DEFAULT The built in WR850 WAN MAC address
5. a Apply 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 If no errors were made in the new selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the SECURITY Page to correct and re apply them Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the SECURITY Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied WR850 3 67 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 For this example we assume that e As per recommendations you have enabled WPA PSK authentication and TKIP encryption in the WR850 with a secure WPA Pass Phrase in this case WR850 Client Security Match Example e The client is equipped with an Motorola WN825 Wireless Notebook Adapter or a Motorola WPCI810 Wireless PC
6. to encode and decode data WIRELESS ENCRYPTION METHODS 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which requires the manual entry of a 64 bit or 128 bit encryption key The same key must be used at both ends of the wireless link WEP uses this key until it is manually changed making WEP inherently less secure than other encryption methods WEP is the only encryption method that is compatible with 802 11 or 802 1X authentication 2 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP a more powerful encryption method which periodically changes the encryption key to increase security TK P encryption requires WPA WPA PSK WPA2 or WPA2 PSK authentication 3 Advanced Encryption Standard AES a high grade encryption method tested to government standards AES encryption requires WPA WPA PSK WPA2 or WPA2 PSK authentication Remember that securing your wireless network requires that you use the same authentication and encryption methods in the WR850 and in the devices with which it will communicate If you have a set of wireless devices with varying authentication and or encryption capabilities the WR850 can concurrently support multiple methods accommodating some combinations 3 58 WR850 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
7. Field 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 DDNS is particularly useful if you are hosting your own web server FTP server or other type of server behind the router so that visitors can locate your service with a consistent name Before you can use this feature you must sign up for DDNS service at a DDNS service provider such as www dyndns org or www changeip com Once you have signed up you can enable the feature by selecting the appropriate DDNS service provider FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled The DDNS service provider will assign you a User Name when you sign up for service That User Name should be entered in this field NOTE DDNS Server above must be enabled with a service provider in order to modify this field FACTORY DEFAULT blank The DDNS service provider will assign you a User Password when you sign up for service That User Password should be entered in this field NOTE DDNS Server above must be enabled with a service provider in order to modify this field FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets the fully qualified domain name registered for your WAN connection NOTE DDNS Server above must be enabled with a service provider in order to modify this field FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 22 WR8
8. Outbound Protocol TCP 2 Outbound Port Range 5190 3 Inbound Protocol TCP 4 Inbound Port Range 5190 DirectX 7 1 Outbound Protocol TCP 2 Outbound Port Range 47624 3 Inbound Protocol TCP 4 Inbound Port Range 2300 2400 and 1 Outbound Protocol TCP 2 Outbound Port Range 47624 3 Inbound Protocol UDP 4 Inbound Port Range 2300 2400 DirectX 8 1 Outbound Protocol UDP 2 Outbound Port Range 6073 3 Inbound Protocol UDP 4 Inbound Port Range 2302 2400 Net2Phone 1 Outbound Protocol UDP 2 Outbound Port Range 6801 3 Inbound Protocol UDP 4 Inbound Port Range 6801 NetMeeting and H 323 1 Outbound Protocol TCP 2 Outbound Port Range 1720 3 Inbound Protocol TCP 4 Inbound Port Range 1024 65534 and 1 Outbound Protocol TCP 2 Outbound Port Range 1720 3 Inbound Protocol UDP 4 Inbound Port Range 1024 65534 QuickTime 1 Outbound Protocol TCP 2 Outbound Port Range 554 3 Inbound Protocol UDP 4 Inbound Port Range 6970 6999 3 40 WR850 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 S Apply 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
9. This field sets this bridge link detection interval in seconds To disable this detection altogether either leave this field blank or set the value to zero FACTORY DEFAULT 0 Sets whether or not specific access points are recognized as part of the WDS e Select Enabled to limit WDS connections from those listed under Recognized Bridges e Select Disabled to accept WDS connection from any access point FACTORY DEFAULT Enabled The access point AP needs to know the other AP wireless MAC addresses in order to form one WDS connection The MAC address format is XX XX XX XX XX XX Even when the Wireless Bridge Restriction Mode is Disabled on this AP its wireless MAC address must be specified in the Recognized Bridges list of the other AP in order to setup a WDS connection FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 54 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Options related to RESTRICTING WIRELESS ACCESS TO SPECIFIC USERS Disabled ed Authonzed WME Link Field Description Sets restrictions on which wireless clients specified by wireless MAC address are allowed to associate with the WR850 e Selecting Allow allows access only by those clients identified by the Restricted Wireless MAC Addresses e Selecting Deny allows access by all clients except those identified by the Restricted Wireless MAC Addresses e Selecting Disabled suppresses MAC address restrictions NOTE While MAC address restrictions
10. between 2 and 254 To make any necessary adjustments to your PC s wireless adapter you can follow the instructions in this section under Configuring Computers to Communicate with the WR850 4 To connect the PC to the WR850 through a wireless connection use your PC s wireless adapter utility to verify a the selection of the SSID Service Set Identifier of the WR850 which by default is set to motorolaABCDEF012345 where the final 12 characters represent the WR850 s Wireless MAC address see the image below to identify the WR850 Wireless MAC address from the product label b that authentication is set to Open since the WR850 by default has no wireless authentication enabled and c that no encryption is enabled since the WR850 by default has no wireless encryption enabled Q mororoia MODEL WR850G INPUT VOLTAGE 5VDC 2A PART NUMBER AAAAAA BBB CC FCC ID F2NWR amp 50G S N PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC wovet wreses WIS WIRELESS MAC AB CD EF 01 2345 Tested To Carly WIR FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE WAN MAGAB Gb EF 0103 46 CE MADE IN TAIWAN Wireless MAC address Refer to your wireless adapter s documentation for instructions on how to review and adjust these settings NOTE You can make wireless connections between the WR850 and other devices by repeating Steps 3 and 4 with each of those devices but it is recommended to wait until after securing your wireless
11. the need to transmit acknowledgement messages 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 e Selecting On entrusts that prioritization can occur without acknowledgement messages e Selecting Off mandates acknowledgement messages FACTORY DEFAULT Off WMM uses a protocol called Enhanced Distributed Channel Access EDCA to prioritize traffic on the wireless network EDCA requires that wireless devices assign each intended transmission a priority within an Access Category AC WMM defines 4 Access Categories e Voice to give voice traffic the highest priority since it has the least tolerance for delays and or loss of data e Video to give video a higher priority than other traffic and optimize real time video display e Best Effort for legacy devices and or any other traffic sensitive to delays e g general Internet surfing e Background for lowest priority traffic with limited sensitivity to delays e g printing EDCA manages queues of transmissions within each of these ACs allocating slots of time or transmit opportunities to each based on three prioritization settings set per AC e Arbitrary Inter Frame Space Number AISFN a minimum number of slots a transmission will wait in between transmission opportunities
12. 1 877 466 8646 Hardware Solutions My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network Ensure that your router is powered on and that the Wireless LED is on 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 wireless router have the same security settings that will allow your computer to access the wireless network Also verify that the list of Restricted Wireless MAC Addresses on the WIRELESS Page of the Web based Configuration Utility is not configured to block your PC For details on adjusting your security settings please refer to the descriptions of the WIRELESS and SECURITY Pages in Section 3 Configuration Ensure that your wireless adapter 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 router s antenna is connected and that your PC s wireless adapter antenna is also connected WR850 4 1 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 mode
13. Description Sets the name of the PPP access concentrator as may be required by some ISPs FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets whether the PPP connection should be automatically disconnected if no traffic has been observed for the period specified by PPPoE Max Idle Time e Selecting Enabled engages this automatic disconnection e Selecting Disabled suppresses automatic disconnection FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled Sets the number of seconds to wait before disconnecting the PPPoE connection if PPPoE Connect on Demand is Enabled This value can be anywhere between 1 and 3600 seconds FACTORY DEFAULT 60 Sets whether or not the PPPoE connection should be automatically restored if it is lost e Selecting Enabled automatically restores lost connections e Selecting Disabled suppresses automatic re connection NOTE This setting has no effect unless PPPoE Connect on Demand above is Disabled FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled Sets the maximum number of bytes that the PPPoE connection will receive in a single Ethernet frame This value can be anywhere between 128 and 9999 bytes FACTORY DEFAULT 1492 Sets the maximum number of bytes that the PPPoE connection will transmit in a single Ethernet frame This value can be anywhere between 128 and 9999 bytes FACTORY DEFAULT 1492 WR850 3 21 Section 3 Configuration Options related to SETTING UP A LINK TO A DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE Disabled v
14. IP address log on to the router s Web based Configuration Utility and verify the Default Gateway field on the WAN Page If you do NOT receive a reply repeat steps 1 5 on a different computer to verify that the first computer is not the cause of the problem WR850 4 3 Section 4 Troubleshooting 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 0 can be used to login to the router s default IP address of 192 168 10 1 To adjust the IP address for your PC refer to Configure Your Computers in Section 2 Installation Verify that you can ping the router on this IP address In the Command window type ping and your router s default IP address and press Enter If you have changed the factory configured default IP address of the router 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 10 1 If you think you have changed the IP address used to configure the router and cannot remember it you must reset the unit back to factory defaults To d
15. LAN Page you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options Button Apply Cancel 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 If no errors were made in the new selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the LAN Page to correct and re apply them Cancels all changes you have made on the LAN Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied WR850 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 Figure 3 5 Wide Area Network WAN Page Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware Default Connection v 4 lt O g D 340 Ols 5 D 2 aE S o T O v Connection Mode 00 0C E5 51 A6 D1 PPPoE Username PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name 4 Lu E J00 0C E5 51 A6 D1 ooo ooo ooo a a aay aa zs aaa a a r
16. LAN connectivity to wireless clients stations The WR850 acts as a wireless access point 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 See NAT 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 bps Bits Per Second Broadband A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a given time period WR850 5 1 Section 5 BSS C Client Coaxial Cable CPE Crossover Cable DDNS Default Gateway Glossary 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 In a client server architecture a client is a computer that requests files or ser
17. 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 ADHCP server at the system headend assigns a public IP address to the WR850 The WR850 contains a built in DHCP server that assigns private IP addresses to clients 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 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 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 monitors graphics adapters modems Ethernet USB H
18. and restart your unit to fix From Internet Explorer s menu select Tools gt Options and click Delete Files to clear your cache 4 4 WR850 Troubleshooting Section 4 How do 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 If more than one WEP Network Key is entered in the WR850 refer to the Current WEP Network Key Index to determine which key to enter in your client device and then enter the Current WEP Network Key Index as the client s Key Index Wireless Network Properties xj Wireless Network Properties Authentication motorola OBC Network name SSID Wireless network key This network requires 4 key for the following Network Authentication Sharga Data Encryption WEP Network key eeeeeeee Key index advanced i H Network Key is provided for me automatically F Thisis a computerto computer lad hoc network wireless access points are not used Cancel Help WR850 4 5 Section 5 Glossary A Access Point AP Adapter Address Translation Ad Hoc Network A device that provides wireless
19. assigned you a dynamic IP address which you use when configuring your router See Section 3 Configuration DHCP Server A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Server assigns IP addresses to clients connected to the router A client is any device that can connect with your router The client PC gaming device etc is automatically assigned an IP address every time a device is added to your network which frees you from manually assigning IP addresses Sample Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as the centerpiece of your network allowing you to share files printers and the Internet connection A sample home network is shown below E 1 i i Wireless WN825G miai a eee ne Networking i L L Internet Cable DSL Modem WR850G es Wireless Broadband Router WPCI810G The Internet communicates with the modem which in turn communicates with the router The router acts as the gateway to your network it sends devices information such as requests for Internet access file sharing or multiplayer games The router controls the information for your network intelligently routing the information to its required destination while at the same time protecting your network from the public domain WR850 1 5 Section 1 Overview Router Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your router For instructions on installing your router see Section 2 Installation Bac
20. below the space below C Specify an IP address Specify an IP address IV Detect connection to network media 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 11 Restart your computer to save your settings WR850 2 13 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 Local Area Connection Status 6 Click Properties 2 14 WR850 Installation Section 2 The Local Area Properties window is displayed Local Area Connection Properties M E Client for Microsoft Networks M amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks MIF AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 v2 3 0 0 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP IP is selected 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties WR850 2 15 Section 2 Installation The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window is displayed Internet Protocol TCP I
21. can provide a level of security for your wireless network since MAC addresses can be spoofed by hackers enabling wireless security methods on the SECURITY Page is still recommended FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled Sets a list of up to sixteen wireless clients specified by wireless MAC address for which association is restricted as per the Wireless MAC Restriction Mode above NOTE A MAC address has a format of XX XX XX XX XX XX FACTORY DEFAULT blank Shows a list of wireless clients specified by MAC address that are authenticated recognized by identification criteria by the WR850 If authorization allowing access through the WR850 based on authentication is used its status is also provided Additionally an indication is provided if a connection to this client has been established that can support WMM prioritization WME is another acronym commonly used for WMM features WR850 3 55 Section 3 Configuration 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 a Apply 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 If no errors were made in the new
22. disengages the Performance Enhancement NOTES 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 2 When using the Performance Enhancement the Wireless Mode above should be Compatibility or Performance 3 It is recommended to enable Frame Bursting above when enabling the Performance Enhancement 4 The Performance Enhancement is not compatible with WMM Support below To enable WMM features you will need to set Performance Enhancement to Off FACTORY DEFAULT On on WR850GP Off greyed out and unchangeable on WR850G Options related to OPTIMIZING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA Voice and or Video 4 it admin Forced 3 1 6016 3008 1 Jor for for 3264 1504 Horz for for Jor Jor 6016 3008 2 3264 1504 Field Description Enables support for Wi Fi Multimedia WMM features which optimize multimedia e g voice video sharing over the network e Selecting On engages WMM features e Selecting Off disengages WMM features NOTE To enable WMM Support Performance Enhancement above must be Off FACTORY DEFAULT Off WR850 3 51 Section 3 Configuration Field Description Enables No Acknowledgment operation in WMM entrusting that the WR850 and clients can share prioritization settings without
23. e Contention Window CW a minimum and maximum number of slots randomly added to the AIFSN in order to minimize conflicts between transmissions e Transmit Opportunity Limit TXOP limit the length of time allocated to a transmission one it reaches the top of a queue For example video is typically given larger TXOP limits because it is more data intensive The WR850 manages EDCA prioritization across the network continued on next page 3 52 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field 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 11b operation in microseconds e aseparate TXOP Limit a g for 54Mbps 802 11g operation since more capacity is available in microseconds this last field references 802 11a as well per WMM standards since 802 11a is also a 54Mbps wireless technology You can selectively enable and disable specific EDCA parameter settings on an AC by AC basis by selecting On or Off in the Admin Forced dialog box at the end of each row FACTORY DEFAULTS All settings Off Options related to CONFIGURING THE WR850 AS A WIRELESS BRIDGE to exte
24. fena feza orae Step 4 At the end of each line check the Enabled box to engage the filters Destination From o From o 65536 Sunday lf Sunday m1200 Am zif 1200 Am A A foxes E fena fre2 168104 fora f Sunday ferr _ f1200 Aw I 7200 Aw ape Step 5 At the bottom of the page click the Apply action button WR850 3 31 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 2 The automated approach Use day and time settings on LAN Usage Filters automatically engaging and suppressing the restrictions at desired times For this example we assume that e the automated approach is desired e there is one PC to be restricted e the IP address assigned to that PC is 192 168 10 4 and e the PC is to be restricted from 6 PM to 8 PM Monday through Friday Step 1 At LAN Usage Filters under LAN IP Address Range enter the IP address es of the PC s to be restricted FE EO NOTE If you intend to restrict multiple clients in the home it is best to assign them consecutive IP addresses to allow yo
25. nor Internet messaging should be in use The following examples demonstrate these three types of parental controls on your WR850 Blocking Internet Use at All Times Using MAC Addresses For this example we assume that e there is one PC to be restricted and e the MAC address of that PC is 00 0C E5 51 A6 D1 Step 1 At the LAN MAC Filter Mode select Deny Step 2 At Filtered LAN MAC Addresses enter the MAC address es of the PC s to be restricted 00 00 E5 46 5A4 3E Step 3 At the bottom of the page click the Apply action button 3 30 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Blocking Internet Use at All Times Using IP Addresses For this example we assume that e there is one PC to be restricted and e 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 Destination From o From o valaia weu fea f__ wea fe __ NOTE lf you intend to restrict multiple clients in the home it is best to assign them consecutive IP addresses to allow you to enter a single LAN IP Address Range without disabling another client Step 2 Under Protocol select TCP on one line and UDP on the next 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 TCP z 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 fupp z Step 3 Under Destination Port Range enter the entire port range 0 through 65535 on both lines C T E E E EE EE E
26. o pea pa e NOTE If you intend to restrict multiple clients in the home it is best to assign them consecutive IP addresses to allow you to enter a single LAN IP Address Range without disabling another client while conserving LAN Usage Filters at the same time 3 34 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Step 2 Under Protocol select the protocol which applies to the communications 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 Destination From o See py ae 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 TCP ze910 28910 Monday fSaturday z Step 6 At the end of each line check the Enabled box to engage the filters maa fona roe Elser po fwonday lf Saturday lf200 aM Elf 1200 aM EI Step 7 At the bottom of the page click the Apply action button WR850 3 35 Configuration Section 3 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 Figure 3 5 ROUTING Page Wireless Security Firmware Status Filters Routing WAN WR850 3 36 Configuration Section 3 ROUTING
27. of ID cards WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS 1 802 11 Authentication which re uses encryption keys as identification criteria 2 802 1X Authentication which introduces a RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service authentication server to verify the identity of a client device with a shared secret similar to a password and dynamically generate an encryption key 802 1X Authentication can be used with or without 802 11 Authentication 3 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA authentication a recent standard issued by the Wi Fi Alliance which advocates the use of either 802 1X or a Pre Shared Key PSK authentication method based on enterprise or home wireless use The PSK method typically used in home applications is called WPA PSK WPA PSK uses a pass phrase similar to a password but not limited to one word to automatically generate encryption keys and does not require a RADIUS server 4 Wi Fi Protected Access version 2 WPA2 authentication an updated standard issued by the Wi Fi Alliance but still advocating the use of either 802 1X or a PSK authentication method The updated PSK method is called WPA2 PSK WPA2 PSK like WPA PSK uses a pass phrase to automatically generate encryption keys and does not require a RADIUS server e Encryption methods means of encoding data transmitted over the wireless network so that only devices with a proper decoder can read that data Encryption methods use keys
28. selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the WIRELESS Page to correct and re apply them Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the WIRELESS Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied 3 56 WR850 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 However all security options are presented so that you can match WR850 security settings to the capabilities of the devices with which you will use the WR850 Figure 3 6 SECURITY Page Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA Encryption WPA Pass Phrase Apply WR850 3 57 Section 3 Configuration You will find that the wireless security settings on the SECURITY page are essentially broken down into enabling two security components on your network e Authentication methods means of establishing identification criteria by which wireless clients are recognized akin to different types
29. sites belonging to organization s or individuals A company that provides this service In IBM environments a mainframe computer Internet Control Message Protocol is a protocol used for error problem and 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 WR850 Section 5 IEEE Internet IP IP Address ISDN ISP M MAC Address Glossary 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 802 119 are examples of standards they have produced 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 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 Integrated Services Digital Network Int
30. 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 By connecting a broadband modem cable DSL or other you can also share a single high speed Internet connection The WR850 offers both the popular 802 11b wireless standard as well as the nearly 5 times faster 802 11g standard providing 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 The WR850GP comes loaded with Performance Enhancement technology that accelerates your wireless network and your fun This new technology boosts wireless performance among compatible Motorola devices up to 35 faster than over standard 802 11g networking Upgradeable firmware keeps the router s control software up to date The WR850 captures the latest technology in a package that stays current protects your home network and provides you easy home network management Wireless Broadband Router WR850GP Wireless Broadband Router WR850G 1Unless otherwise stated this User Guide will use WR850 as the generic term for both the WR850G and WR850GP WR850 1 1 Section 1 Overview Your wireless router is really several products built into one router Wireless Access Point Conn
31. 0 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 aa AE DiDi z z z Ka e Kak oo DD Hi 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 WR850 3 33 Section 3 Configuration Step 6 At the end of each line check the Enabled box to engage the filters n E 204 froe E cl 192 168 10 8 00 PM v 192 168 10 8 00PM IEM 192 168 10 v 19216810 3 192 168 10 8 00 PM miM 192 168 10 M 192 168 10 8 00 PM xii 192 168 10 8 00 PM miM 192 168 10 v 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 Since some Internet applications will open and close specific ports in order to function you can block the use of those applications by specific client PCs by blocking the use of those ports by those PCs For this example we assume that e there is one PC to be restricted e the IP address assigned to that PC is 192 168 10 4 e the PC is to be restricted from using an Internet game Monday through Friday all day and e the Internet game to be restricted requires port 28910 for TCP communications Step 1 At LAN Usage Filters under LAN IP Address Range enter the IP address es of the PC s to be restricted Destination From o From
32. 02 119 and 802 11b devices unless you disable backward compatibility through the setting of the Wireless Mode below FACTORY DEFAULT 802 11g 2 4 GHz Channel Sets which wireless channel to use e g when Country above is set to the United States the available channels are numbered 1 through 11 If you encounter poor wireless performance due to interference you can switch the channel FACTORY DEFAULT 11 Sets the compatibility mode for the wireless interface You should select the setting of this option based on the types of wireless clients you are planning to use e Select Compatibility if using the WR850 with both 802 11g and 802 11b clients e Select Performance for best service if using the WR850 only with 802 11g clients with no 802 11b neighbors e Select LRS if you are experiencing particular difficulty with 802 11b clients e Select 802 11b only for best service if using the WR850 only with 802 11b clients FACTORY DEFAULT Compatibility WR850 3 47 Section 3 Configuration Field 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 e Selecting Auto enables this feature e Selecting Off disables this feature NOTE Sele
33. 50 Configuration Section 3 Options related to OPTIMIZING WAN ROUTING Field Description Shows the state of the selected connection 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 For each route a Destination IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway must be entered along with the number of intermediate routers or Metric between this router and the client NOTE These settings are only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router FACTORY DEFAULT blank WR850 3 23 Section 3 Configuration 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 Purpose Apply 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 If no errors were made in the new selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the WAN Page to correct and re apply them Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the W
34. 50 2 11 Section 2 Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start 2 Select Settings gt Control Panel 3 Double click Network The Network window is displayed Dial Up Adapter X 3Com Diagnostic Communciation Module Do Not Delete Y TCP IP gt 3Com EtherLink 10 100 PCI For Complete PC t TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter Aa File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks add Remove Properes 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 2 12 WR850 Installation Section 2 5 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties window is displayed TCP IP Properties 27x TCP IP Properties 2 x Bindings Advanced Ne Bios Bindings Advanced Negios DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer An P address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space
35. AN Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied Releases the current IP address leased to the selected WR850 WAN connection Renew Renews the IP address lease for the selected WR850 WAN connection Release 3 24 WR850 Configuration Section 3 The STATUS Configuration Page This page allows you to view key reporting information about your WR850 Figure 3 6 STATUS Page WAN Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware STATUS Page Configuration Options Field Description Shows the length of time for which the WR850 has been operating since it was last booted Shows the time in hours minutes and seconds e g 2 hours 4 minutes 30 seconds Shows a log of recent client connections to the WR850 as per the Connection Logging selection made on the BASIC Page Connections are typically listed with e the date and time the connection was made e the communication Connection Mode used e the IP address of the connecting client and e the ports used on the WR850 for the connected client WR850 3 25 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 Figure 3 6 FILTERS Page W
36. AN Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware hou aes poma oma E x x a E Sunday Sunday Sunday i 12 00 AM z 1200 AM 1200 aM 12 00 AM 1200 AM zif 12 00 am 12 00 AM ff12 00 Am 12 00 AM zli 12 00 am 12 00 am zl 12 00 am zi 12 00 am 12 00 AM 1200 AM ff12 00 am 12 00 AM E nfa efc sys aya Djo lt j ajla vif Sunday 4 vif Sunday EEE x J Sunday EE EE a EE x ii 4 FILTERS Page Commonly Used Configuration Options None of the configuration options on the FILTERS 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 FILTERS Page are highlighted in white FILTERS Page configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users 3 26 WR850 Configuration Section 3 FILTERS Page All Configuration Options Field Description Sets whether local network clients specified by MAC address are allowed or denied access to your broadband connection e Selecting Allow will allow access only by the clients identified by the Filtered LAN MAC Addresses below e Selecting Deny will deny access by the clients identified by the Filtered LAN MAC Addresses below e Selecting Disabled will suppress all MAC address filtering and allow all clients access to your broadband connection FAC
37. Cisabled E po Disabled m f2 1492 az a _ a Eas ee EE aa Ee aa EE E 3 16 WR850 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 Description Connection Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WR850 s Mode broadband connection Select as follows DHCP An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WR850 as per the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP This is typically used with cable modems or gateways and DSL gateways Static An IP address is manually assigned to the WAN connection PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE is used PPPOE is typically used with DSL modems Disabled The WAN connection is disabled FACTORY DEFAULT DHCP PPPoE FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE CONNECTION MODE Username Sets the username for authenticating with a Point to Point Protocol PPP server This username is provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP FACTORY DEFAULT blank ad ad we FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE CONNECTION MODE Password Sets the password for authenticating with a PPP server This passwo
38. Configuration 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 Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware New Firmware a T Upgrade FIRMWARE Page Configuration Options Field Description Shows the version of firmware currently installed in your WR850 SEW Steels Sets a new firmware version to be installed on your WR850 After downloading a new firmware package to your computer and extracting the firmware trx file from the package click the Browse button to locate that firmware file and select it Once you select the file its file name will appear in this field After confirming that the proper file name is displayed click the Upgrade button to proceed with the update NOTE Your WR850 will reboot as part of installing the new firmware version 3 72 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
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40. I Adapter either of which can support WPA PSK and is using the Motorola provided wireless utility to manage the adapter and e You cannot immediately recall the WPA Pass Phrase but have an established wired connection to the WR850 or an already matched wireless connection in order to retrieve the WPA Pass Phrase Step 1 Login to the WR850 Web based Configuration Utility using your established wired or wireless connection and navigate to the SECURITY Page to find the WPA Pass Phrase configuration option WPA PSK eve ok Oe Enabled WPA Encryption WPA Pass Phrase Step 2 Click the Show button to the right of the WPA Pass Phrase The following box will be displayed The WPA Pre Shared Key is WR850 Client Security Match Example Step 3 Write down in a safe place this WPA Pass Phrase and move to the PC for which the new secure wireless connection needs to be made 3 68 WR850 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 Open Utility Disable Radio Hide i VM 12 16PM Step 5 On the Wireless Networks tab locate the Network Name SSID for your WR850 in the Available networks window and click Configure Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility x Site Monitor Diagnostics Information Wireless Networks Link Status Statistics IV Let this tool manage your wirel
41. P Properties g addess SUGREL mask lefault gateway Beate WINS sery 9 Select Obtain an IP address automatically Click OK twice to exit and save your settings 10 Restart your computer to save your settings 2 16 WR850 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 Select Settings Select Control Panel Double click Network and Dial Up Connections a fF O N Double click the Local Area Connection appropriate for your wired or wireless Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Status Connection Status Connected Duration 00 00 11 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Received Bytes 1 180 Close 6 Click Properties WR850 2 17 Section 2 Installation The Local Area Properties window is displayed Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using ES 3Com EtherLink xL 10 100 PCI For Complete PC Manage C inig This connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks v Soos Packet Scheduler Y Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnect
42. PNA and many others DSL Digital Subscriber Line WR850 5 3 Section 5 DSSS Dynamic IP Address ESS Ethernet Event F Firewall Firmware Glossary 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 An IP address that is temporarily leased to a host by a DHCP server The opposite of Static IP Address An Extended Service Set ESS is a set of two or more BSSs that form a single subnetwork See also BSS 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 A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network
43. 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 WE ROUTING Page configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users ROUTING Page All Configuration Options Description Sets one device on your local network specified by IP address to be a De militarized Zone DMZ A DMZ receives all broadband communication requests that might otherwise be blocked by the router s firewall as is often needed for real time Internet gaming Leave this field blank if no DMZ is desired NOTE This setting is only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets rules for forwarding inbound broadband communications destined to specific WAN ports to specific clients on your local network specified by IP address You may optionally specify a destination port range on the LAN side of the WR850 as well This feature can be particularly useful to support a web server or other special service on your local network NOTE These settings are only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router You can store up to 20 port forwarding rules and selectively enable one or more of them when desired using the Enabled ch
44. TORY DEFAULT Deny Sets a list of up to 10 LAN clients specified by MAC address from which communications are filtered as per the LAN MAC Filter Mode NOTE A MAC address has a format of XX XX XX XX XX XX FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets rules whereby LAN clients specified by IP address are not allowed access to certain port ranges during specified times For example clients might be temporarily blocked from Internet use NOTE These settings are only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router You can store up to 20 filtering rules and selectively enable one or more of them when desired using the Enabled checkbox at the end of each row NOTE Filtering rules will be applied in the order in which they are listed on this page For each filtering rule the following 5 items must be entered 1 LAN IP Address Range These two fields define a range of LAN clients to which the filtering rule will apply To apply a rule to a specific client enter the same IP address in both fields FACTORY DEFAULT blank 2 Protocol This field specifies the Internet communication Protocol that will be restricted as per the filtering rule continued on next page WR850 3 27 Section 3 Configuration Field Description e Selecting TCP restricts use of the Transmission Control Protocol an end to end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts e Selecting UDP restrict
45. 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 Figure 3 4 Local Area Network LAN Page Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware 192 168 10 1 192 168 10 1 Enabled 192 168 10 254 86400 static x fezes foz Fenabied CAE ZON Enabled Cancel Apply LAN Page Commonly Used Configuration Options None of the configuration options on the LAN 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 LAN Page are highlighted in WNS LAN Page configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users WR850 3 11 Section 3 Configuration LAN Page All Configuration Options Options related to SELECTING THE WR850 LOCAL AREA NETWORK PROTOCOL 192 168 10 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 10 1 Field 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 e Selecting Static requires that a unique and permanent IP address be assigned in the P Address field just below e Selecting DHCP assume
46. User Guide WR850 Wireless Broadband Routers WR850GP and WR850G WR850G WR850GP 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
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48. Y DEFAULT Disabled Enables 802 1X based WPA authentication with a RADIUS server e Selecting Enabled engages WPA e Selecting Disabled disengages WPA NOTE WPA requires you to complete the configuration options related to Setting Up Compatibility with a RADIUS Server NOTE WPA requires a WPA Encryption method below FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled Enables 802 1X based WPA2 authentication with a RADIUS server e Selecting Enabled engages WPA2 e Selecting Disabled disengages WPA2 NOTE WPA2 requires you to complete the configuration options related to Setting Up Compatibility with a RADIUS Server NOTE WPA2 requires a WPA Encryption method below FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled Enables clients to authenticate in advance with multiple access points in order to roam quickly among access points e Selecting Enabled allows clients to pre authenticate with the WR850 e Selecting Disabled does not allow clients to pre authenticate with the WR850 NOTE WPA2 Pre authentication is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA2 above is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled 3 62 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field Description WPA PSK Enables Wi Fi Protected Access WPA authentication using the Pre Shared Key PSK method e Selecting Enabled engages WPA PSK e Selecting Disabled disengages WPA PSK NOTES 1 WPA PSK requires a WPA Encryption method below and a WPA Pass Phrase below
49. ance Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware ETS ETT SS motorola OOOCES551A6D0 Open Off Channel Compatibility v Auto Auto v Default Auto d 346 2 Wireless Quality of Service WMM Options Configuration options tied to optimizing wireless network performance for multimedia applications WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is an interoperability standard sponsored by the Wi Fi Alliance It provides multimedia enhancements for Wi Fi networks that can improve the user experience for audio video and voice applications by prioritizing traffic demands from different applications More information about WMM can be found in the descriptions of WMM related configuration options to follow and on the public web site sponsored by the Wi Fi Alliance WR850 3 43 Section 3 Configuration Figure 3 9b Middle of WIRELESS Page Wireless Quality of Service WMM 1023 Z 15 6016 3008 F 15 15 Fig 0 0 15 3 D 0 1 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 Figure 3 9c Bottom of WIRELESS Page WDS and Access Control Access Point Wireless Bridge Enabled Disabled 3 44 WR850 Configuration Section 3 WIRELESS Page Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration option
50. are concurrently Enabled Network Key slots 1 and 4 are reserved for WPA functions and the Current WEP Network Key Index will only be able to select between 2 and 3 FACTORY DEFAULT 1 WR850 3 65 Section 3 Configuration Options related to SETTING UP COMPATIBILITY WITH A RADIUS SERVER Field 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 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 FACTORY DEFAULT 1812 Sets the password by which authentication can successfully be obtained with the RADIUS server NOTE A RADIUS Shared Secret can only be entered if 802 1X Authentication WPA or WPA2 above is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets a periodic interval in seconds whereby all devices on the wireless network will need to refresh their authentication with the RADIUS server NOTE Network Re authentication Interval is greyed out and unchangeable unless 802 1X Authentication WPA or WPA2 above is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT 36000 3 66 WR850 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
51. arks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows screen shots are used by permission of Microsoft Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Inc AOL is a registered trademark and Instant Messenger is a trademark of America Online Inc QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Net2Phone is a registered trademark of Net2Phone Inc Battle net is a registered trademark of Blizzard Entertainment Unix is a registered trademark of The Open Group The following websites are not sponsored affiliated or controlled by Motorola www dyndns org www changeip com and www ntp org All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Contents Section 1 Overview _ ss s CO hmmm le Understanding Your User Guide cssccseecsseessseeseseessceeseseeesenesnseessenesnseaeseeesaseassenesaseaeseeeseseeennetas 1 3 BOX COMte nat is isos ced cscs elec os ceccce vcs E T E E 1 3 Understanding FUNCtiOns ccccssseeeseseeeesseeeeeeseeeeesseneeeaseeeeeeaseeeeeaaseeeeaseneeeeaseneseasenesanseeeeneenennes 1 4 pio Sateen rere reer E E tree ip rerrertrrrcrrrerrertrer E terra rrr rere 1 4 LAN eocen EE EE EE reece O pr omerer rece reercrrrest eer rerece er creer ere eee r err cree 1 4 GPA AE E ce atsceteceg aug cusetestasteaezicasech exces lt vustastotegsncnsyasatanta sant A T 1 4 S
52. at least 3 8 cm 1 inches If necessary seat an anchor in each hole Use M5 x 38 mm 10 16 x 11 2 inch screws with a flat underside and maximum screw head diameter of 10 5 mm to mount the router WR850 2 5 Section 2 Installation 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 a 10 5 mm 4 inches J maximum 4 0 mm AS 11 Remove the two plastic feet nearest to the LED panel from the bottom of the router to uncover the keyholes 12 Place the router so the keyholes are above the mounting screws 13 Slide the router down until it stops against the top of the keyhole opening 14 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router Electrical Connection Your router does not have an On Off power switch and therefore will only be powered on by plugging in the power adapter To power supply 1 Connect the power adapter to the router s Power port found on the back of the router 2 Plug the power adapter into a grounded and surge protected power outlet The Power LED on the front panel lights green when connected properly 2 6 WR850 Installation Section 2 Establishing Your Fi
53. c present No external Ethernet device has been attached and detected The Ethernet link may be down The wireless interface is enabled active traffic present NOTE The wireless LED does not blink on WR850G Version 1 hardware You can determine your version of hardware by looking at the product label on the bottom of the router Within the box that includes the FCC logo a Version 1 unit will display MODEL WR850G while a Version 2 unit will display MODEL WR850Gv2 see example below Q M TOROLA MODEL WR850G INPUT VOL 3E 5VDC 2A PART NUMBER AAAAAA BBB CC FCC ID F2NV 50G S N PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MODEL WRB50G al ia FE Piped peer Ue WIRELESS MAC AB CD EF 01 2345 FOR HOME OR OFFICE Use WAN MAC AB CD EF 01 23 45 MADE IN TAIWAN The wireless interface is not enabled by the firmware 10BaseT link detected active traffic present 100BaseT link detected active traffic present No external Ethernet device has been attached and detected The Ethernet link may be down 1 8 WR850 Section 2 Installation This section will help you e physically install your WR850 and e 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 Physical Installation of the WR850 Positioning Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performan
54. ccess control by leaving both the Configuration Login Username and Configuration Login Password blank but this is not recommended Enables access to the Web based Configuration Utility while away from your home or office through your broadband connection An HTTP port such as 8080 must be provided to enable remote access Leave this field blank to disable remote access FACTORY DEFAULT blank Options related to ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS Field Description Enables the primary router functions of the WR850 These router functions include e Routing data in your local network using IP addresses of the connected devices allowing the IP address for your broadband connection to be shared among those devices This is called Network Address Translation NAT continued on next page 3 6 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field Description e 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 e 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 This is the WR850 s built in firewall which can be configured with specific filters on the FILTERS Page and with specific rou
55. ce Your wireless router uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE called 802 11 Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi This standard is subdivided into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used designated by the lower case letter after the standard For example your router 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 standards 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 appliances also might interfere with the router televisions radios microwave ovens or 2 4 GHz cordless telephones Therefore positioning your router where it encounters the least interference helps maintain a better connection The following lists the expected wireless range of the router This table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions Data Rate Open Area Closed Area 54 Mbps Up to 100 ft 30m Up to 60 ft 18m 11 Mbps Up to 900 feet 275 m Up to 160 feet 49 m 5 5 Mbps Up to 1300 feet 396 m Up to 200 feet 61
56. co Russia Mountain Time USA England Japan Korea Canada Mexico Tunisia Guam Russia Central Time USA Canada France Germany Sweden Finland Australia Indiana East Colombia Panama South Africa Solomon Islands Eastern Time USA Greece Ukraine Fiji Canada Romania Turkey Bolivia Venezuela Iraq Jordan Kuwait New Zealand FACTORY DEFAULT Eastern Time USA amp Canada WR850 3 5 Section 3 Configuration BASIC Page All Configuration Options Options related to CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY Configuration Login Username Eniaty Configuration Login Password g Field Description Configuration Sets your user name to access this Web based Configuration Utility Login rname 5 gin Use FACTORY DEFAULT admin Configuration Sets your password to access this Web based Configuration Utility Login Password g ssword FACTORY DEFAULT motorola NOTE Once you have logged in for security reasons you should change the default User Name and Password If necessary the default settings can be reset either by clicking the Restore Factory Configuration button at the bottom of the BASIC Page which will reset all options to factory defaults or by using the Reset button on the back of the WR850 which as referenced in Section 1 of this User Guide will reset only a select number of options If you wish you can disable a
57. cting Auto is recommended if Wireless Mode above is set to either Compatibility or LRS FACTORY DEFAULT Auto Options related to CUSTOMIZING WIRELESS DATA THROUGHPUT Default z Auto Y Field Description Sets a specific value for the wireless data rate if desired You can select a specific data rate from those in the pull down list to force connections to be made only when a certain level of performance can be guaranteed NOTE If you are using 802 11b clients you should not select a Rate greater than 11 Mbps since this is the maximum data rate for 802 1 1b clients Your WR850 can automatically adjust the wireless data rate when communicating with clients in order to maximize the data rate under varying conditions range interference etc Select Auto to enable this feature FACTORY DEFAULT Auto Sets how the WR850 advise wireless clients of the data rate at which to communicate e Select Default for compatibility with both 802 11g and 802 11b clients e Select All for compatibility with all wireless clients e Select 1 amp 2 Mbps to communicate at minimum rates FACTORY DEFAULT Default 3 48 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field 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
58. d Play Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface for add on devices such as printers scanners mice modems or keyboards USB supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps and plug and play installation You can connect up to 127 devices to a single USB port 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 PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network using a dedicated circuit for each line VoIP enables calls to travel as discrete data packets on shared lines VoIP is an important part of the convergence of computers telephones and television into a single integrated information network WR850 Section 5 VPN WAN WAP WEP Wi Fi WLAN WME WMM WPA Glossary 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 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 Wireless Access Point or Wireless Access Prot
59. ddress leases 253 NOTE This field is ignored if the DHCP Server above is Disabled FACTORY DEFAULT 192 168 10 254 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 NOTE This field is ignored if the DHCP Server above is Disabled FACTORY DEFAULT 86400 Shows a list of the active DHCP leases since the last reboot For each active lease the client s host name MAC address IP address and remaining lease duration are shown Options related to OPTIMIZING LOCAL AREA NETWORK ROUTING Field Description Enables use of the Ethernet 802 1d Spanning Tree Protocol which eliminates bridging loops across the LAN connections e Selecting Enabled engages the Spanning Tree Protocol e Selecting Disabled disengages the Spanning Tree Protocol NOTE This setting is only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router FACTORY DEFAULT Enabled Sets static routes to up to five specific clients on your local network For each route a Destination IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway must be entered along with the number of intermediate routers or Metric between this router and the client NOTE These settings are only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 14 WR850 Configuration Section 3 LAN Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the
60. e Sets the Network Name also known as SSID or Service Set SSID Identifier of this wireless interface When a client looks to connect wirelessly to this WR850 this SSID will be the identifier by which they recognize the network The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters FACTORY DEFAULT motorola the Wireless MAC address Sets whether or not the WR850 openly broadcasts its SSID over the wireless network for clients to identify in passive scans e Selecting Open enables SSID broadcasting and responses to passive scans by clients e Selecting Closed disables SSID broadcasting the WR850 will respond only to active scans by clients FACTORY DEFAULT Open Sets whether or not associated wireless clients will be able to communicate with each other through the access point e Selecting On disables client to client communications FACTORY DEFAULT Off 3 46 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Options related to ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY WITH WIRELESS DEVICES Channel Compatibility v Auto Field Description Enables wireless operation on this interface Select Yes or No FACTORY DEFAULT Yes 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 States Sets which wireless radio band to use 802 11g is the only option NOTE The 2 4 GHz radio band supports both 8
61. e already used the WR850 Installation Wizard CD ROM to initially set up your router in many cases you will not need to adjust any other configuration options Where adjustments of configuration options are required additional online help is provided through rollover descriptions While using the Web based Configuration Utility as you roll your mouse cursor over the name of any configuration option a brief description of that option will be displayed NOTE The screenshots shown are intended for reference only your version of firmware may differ slightly WR850 3 1 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 Address http 192 168 10 1 The login window will appear the WR850GP login window is shown in the example below Enter Network Password 2 xi gt Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 10 1 Realm Motorola Wireless Broadband Router WR850GP User Name admin Password pee Save this password in your password list Enter the User Name 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 below 4 Click OK to enter the Web based Configura
62. e restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization For example using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this product or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer Correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines FCC Certification The WR850G GP WE800G WA840G GP WN825G GP WPCI810G GP and WU830G contain a radio transmitter and accordingly have been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance
63. eckbox at the end of each row NOTE Port forwards will be applied in the order in which they are listed on this page For each port forward the following 3 items can be entered 1 WAN Port Range These two fields Start and End define a range of WAN ports that will be monitored as part of the port forward continued on next page WR850 3 37 Section 3 Configuration 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 FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 LAN Port Range These two fields Start and End define a range of LAN ports to which communications will be forwarded To forward to a single port enter the same port number in both fields This information is optional for each port forward FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets rules for forwarding inbound communications from your broadband connection based on specific outbound communications or triggers from a LAN client Specifically if a LAN client transmits to the Internet using any of a set of outbound destination ports they will be forwarded Internet responses that are received on a corresponding set of inbound destination port
64. ects 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 WPA2 802 1X and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security algorithms Supports peer to peer communication using built in Wireless Distribution System WDS functionality 4 port Full Duplex 10 100 Ethernet Switch and Router Supports wired connection of up to 4 computers or devices Shares a broadband Internet cable DSL or other connection with each of your networked devices Enables you to form a Local Area Network LAN Security and Protection Protects against Internet intruders with a built in firewall Hides your LAN IP addresses and devices from the Internet using Network Address Translation NAT and IP and or MAC Address filtering Frees you to connect to your corporate network with Virtual Private Network VPN compatibility WR850 Overview Section 1 Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is divided into the following sections Overview Installation Configuration Troubleshooting Glossary Box Contents Describes the router and its functions the technology used and the recommended methods for positioning the router It is assumed that you will use the Installation Wizard on the CD ROM to se
65. ed networks Show icon in notification area when connected 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP IP is selected 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 2 18 WR850 Installation Section 2 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window is displayed Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties aay General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses 9 Click Obtain an IP address automatically Click OK twice to exit and save your settings WR850 2 19 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 When you login to the utility for the first time you will find all options set to these factory defaults unless you have already made changes by running the WR850 Installation Wizard CD ROM In fact if you hav
66. eesnaeeneaeeee 3 6 Options related to CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY wees 3 6 Options related to ENABLING PRIMARY ROUTER FUNCTIONS sessies 3 6 Options related to ENABLING TIME RELATED FUNCTIONS vu 3 8 Options related to LOGGING WR850 ACTIVITY vu cssccsssssesssssssessssssssssrsssssaseensssesensesaeesanseess 3 9 BASIC Page Action Buttons ise4 0 ken vent alien nina ei atin O EE 3 10 The LAN Local Area Network Configuration Page csccssessecesseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeesseeeseeeenseeeneeeenes 3 11 LAN Page Commonly Used Configuration Options c cceceesseceseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeseaeetseeeseaeeenaees 3 11 LAN Page All Configuration Options ccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseseeseaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeieeeeaees 3 12 Options related to SELECTING THE WR850 LOCAL AREA NETWORK PROTOS Oeit a AE AAE AT A E E 3 12 Options related to ENABLING THE WR 850 BUILT IN DHCP SERVER sssssccrsnccnsrnesn 3 13 Options related to OPTIMIZING LOCAL AREA NETWORK ROUTING scssccnsreenerecn 3 14 LAN Page Action Buttons iiei niei eean eaa renea aeaaaee aata aa aeaea Eein a iari 3 15 The WAN Wide Area Network Configuration Page ccssecsseesseeesseeesseeeeseessseeeeeeenseeeneeeeaee 3 16 WAN Page All Configuration Options ccceeeceeeseeeeeeeeeneeseeeseaeeeeaeeseaeeseaeeseeeenaeeseeeseaeeteas 3 18 Options related to SELECTING THE WR850 BROADBAND CONNECTION MO DE saorta EA ei ints nie iatatis aes savit
67. eriodic update NOTE Network Key Rotation Interval is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA WPA2 WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT 86400 Enables Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption e Selecting Enabled engages WEP e Selecting Disabled disengages WEP NOTE WEP Encryption requires the entry of at least one WEP Network Key below FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled Sets up to four specific encryption keys which be used with WEP encryption You can enter 64 bit keys or 128 bit keys e 64 bit keys must be made up of either 5 case sensitive ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F e 128 bit keys must be made up of either 13 case sensitive ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F NOTES 1 You can only enter WEP Network Keys if WEP Encryption above is Enabled 2 Do not enter simple patters of numbers e g all zeroes as WEP Network Keys These keys would not be secure 3 WEP Network Keys need not be entered if 802 1X Authentication above is Enabled since the RADIUS server will dynamically generate keys 4 If WEP Encryption and WPA Encryption above are concurrently Enabled Network Key slots 1 and 4 are reserved for WPA functions and you will only be able to enter WEP Network Keys into slots 2 and 3 FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets which WEP Network Key above will be used for encryption Select from 1 to 4 NOTE If WEP Encryption and WPA Encryption above
68. ernet Service Provider 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 The Media 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 WR850 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 The MTU places an upper bound limit 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 Multicast A data transmission sent from one sender to multiple receivers See also broadcast and unicast N 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 Networ
69. eseaeeseeeescaeeseaeeseaeesneeesiaeeseaeenaas 3 72 Section 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Contact US aeneae ara E e A a E EAE Mavates Er EAEE EE RES a ede EE EEE RE 4 1 Hardware Solution wivis scsicssscscecsssassvecssecstasscarevecscarsvacecesscsvtsessecverssaccuncssacsvessecsasvaceseeseacecaseastscvsaceeess 4 1 My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router 4 2 My broadband modem already uses a built in OUTED scesesscessesessessessessnsssssnsssssnesseeerssessnsseseneessenees 4 2 Software Solutions isisseiscsisiesscssscecesseecviescessviecevecsesscvaccnsisescsteccsaccsnsevacncersssvseedscavedssseccersvascesssaceestenses 4 3 would like to test to see if my Internet connection IS live ssessessessessessesstssssstsssssesssesressssessnseesenees 4 3 cannot access the Web based Configuration Utility for the router sses 4 4 How do extend my wireless network to cover more area ccesssessesssssesssssesessessesseestssessnseessnsessenees 4 4 cannot browse past the first screen of the Web based Configuration Utility ccc eseeeeees 4 4 How do match WEP keys between the router and my wireless clients eccsscnssirres 4 5 Section 5 Glossary 5 1 WR850 III Section 1 Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola WR850GP Wireless Broadband Router or Motorola WR850G Wireless Broadband Router The WR850 includes both an 802 11b g wireless access point and a 4 port Ethernet router So it is both wireless and
70. ess settings V Enable Radio Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure H motorola OOOCE55146D0 Configure i motorola OOOCE545C140 i motorola OOOCE5442C01 x Refresh m Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Move up Moye down Add Hen M Show wireless icon in systray Advanced Cancel Apply Help Properties WR850 3 69 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 Wireless Network Properties R850 Client Security Match Example pes r7 Network Key is provided for me automatically smiputer to computer lad hoo network ACCESS ponts are not used 3 70 WR850 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 Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility iv M Available networks i motorola 000CE545C140 amp motorola OOOCE5442C01 elered networks 1 motorola OOOCESSIAGDO ___Hovewe Move down WR850 3 71 Section 3
71. ger security For security reasons the pass phrase is not immediately readable while it is being entered After you apply your changes to the SECURITY Page i e by clicking the Apply button at the bottom of the page you can use the Show button to the right of this field to review the entered value This will allow you to recall your WPA Pass Phrase and enter it into the wireless devices with which the WR850 will communicate NOTE A WPA Pass Phrase cannot be entered unless WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT blank v RECOMMENDED SETTING A Pass Phrase of at least 20 characters 3 60 WR850 Configuration Section 3 SECURITY Page All Configuration Options Options related to SELECTING WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS VN ro Ol Disabled UT Le oh Sa Disabled Field 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 FACTORY DEFAULT Built in WR850 Wireless MAC address as printed on the product label as Wireless MAC Enables a shared authentication method whereby encryption keys are re used as identification criteria for wireless clients This shared authentication assumes that Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is used and that WEP encryption keys have p
72. he rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users 3 4 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field Description Configuration Login Username Sets your user name to access this Web based Configuration Utility FACTORY DEFAULT admin Configuration Login Password Sets your password to access this Web based Configuration Utility FACTORY DEFAULT motorola NOTE Once you have logged in for security reasons you should change the default User Name and Password If necessary the default settings can be reset either by clicking the Restore Factory Configuration button at the bottom of the BASIC Page which will reset all options to factory defaults or by using the Reset button on the back of the WR850 which as referenced in Section 1 of this User Guide will reset only a select number of options If you wish you can disable access control by leaving both the Configuration Login Username and Configuration Login Password blank but this is not recommended Time Zone Sets the time zone for your location from among the following Kwajalein Atlantic Time Canada Armenia Brazil West Midway Island Guyana Pakistan Russia Samoa Hawaii Brazil East Greenland Bangladesh Russia Alaska Mid Atlantic Thailand Russia Pacific Time USA Azores China Hong Kong Canada Australia Western Arizona Gambia Liberia Singapore Taiwan Moroc
73. igure port forwarding and triggering rules as needed to allow specific clients on your local network to run and share certain programs that use the Internet WIRELESS This page allows you to configure your wireless network SECURITY This page allows you to configure security features to protect information shared over wireless connections FIRMWARE This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of your WR850 On each configuration page the most commonly used configuration options are highlighted in for easy reference What follows are page by page descriptions of the configuration options available WR850 3 3 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 Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware Configuration Login Username Configuration Login Password el Router Enabled Enabled v US GMT 05 00 Eastern Time USA amp Canada Enabled v 216 211 136 180 207 104 100 201 Disabled 7 Apply Restore Factory Configuration 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 T
74. in a location that is close enough to an electrical 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 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 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 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 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 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 opera
75. ing this port with your supplied Ethernet cable This is the only port you can use for this procedure This enables your router to access the Internet The port supports 10 100 Mbps as well as straight through and crossover Ethernet cables The antenna is used for wireless connections You are able to rotate the antenna to gain the best signal reception The following illustration shows the WR850 front panel pm Local Network y os Qs Qe O O O O The LEDs of the router indicate its operational status WR850 Section 1 LED Description LED 1 Power 2 Modem 3 Wireless 4 LAN x4 Condition ON ON OFF ON Blinking ON Blinking OFF ON Blinking OFF ON Blinking ON Blinking OFF Color Green Red None Amber Green None Green None Amber Green None Overview Status The device is powered on and operating normally 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 If the Power LED stays RED for longer than 5 seconds this indicates that the firmware is corrupted and needs to be restored The device is not powered on 10BaseT link detected active traffic present 100BaseT link detected active traffi
76. int Protocol over Ethernet Used by many DSL Internet Service Providers for broadband connection Point to Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols It is a new technology to create VPNs developed jointly by several vendors An IP address assigned to a computer on the WR850 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 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 The IP address assigned to the WR850 by the service provider A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet See also Private IP Address WR850 Glossary RJ 11 RJ 45 Roaming ROM Router Routing Table RTS S Server Service Provider SMTP Section 5 The most common type of connector for household or office phones An 8 pin modular connector the most common connector type for 10Base T or 100Base T Ethernet networks The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to another AP seamlessly Read Only Memory 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 add
77. k Two or more computers connected to communicate with each other Networks have traditionally been connected using 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 WR850 5 7 Section 5 PCMCIA ping Port Triggering PPP PPPoE PPTP Private IP Address Protocol Public IP Address Glossary 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 A network function 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 A mechanism that allows incoming communication with specified applications 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 Point to Po
78. k of Router The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel N i 4 Antenna 4 5 Feature Description 1 Power The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter 2 Reset Resets your router or resets the router to the default login settings Button If the router experiences trouble connecting to the Internet briefly press and release the Reset button to reset the router This retains the router s configuration information To reset the router to the factory defaults press and hold the Reset button for more than five seconds This clears the routers Username Password IP Address Subnet Mask and Operation Mode To re configure the router see Section 3 Configuration 1 6 WR850 Overview Feature 3 LAN Ports 1 4 4 WAN 5 Antenna Front of Router Section 1 Description 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 Any of these four ports can also serve as an uplink port to other network devices such as another router or switch which allows you to extend your network Connect your modem to your router us
79. 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 Select Auto to enable this feature FACTORY DEFAULT Auto Options related to OPTIMIZING WIRELESS OPERATION FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT Field Description Data communicated over the wireless network is fragmented and sent in packets instead of all at once This is part of the scheme by which the wireless channel is shared among multiple users The fragmentation threshold sets the size of these packets in bytes The entered value must be between 256 and 2346 FACTORY DEFAULT 2346 Sets the packet size in bytes for Request to Send RTS messages sent by the WR850 The entered value must be between 0 and 2347 FACTORY DEFAULT 2347 Sets the time period to communicate within a Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM in multiples of Beacon Intervals see below A DTIM informs clients when to expect broadcast and multicast messages allowing them to power save in between The entered value must be between 1 and 255 FACTORY DEFAULT 3 WR850 3 49 Section 3 Configuration Field 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 Uni
80. m 2 or 1 Mbps Up to 1500 feet 457 m Up to 300 feet 91 m To achieve the best wireless performance review these guidelines before deciding where to place your router 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 WR850 2 1 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 f 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 Other wireless devices like televisions radios microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal Keep these devices away from the router Mirrors especially silver coated can reduce transmission performance Hardware Setup Hardware setup includes Antenna Installation connecting the antenna to the router Physical Placement how and where you physically place your router Electrical Connection how to connect the power cord Antenna Installation When shipped the antenna for the WR850GP is not connected to the router To attach the antenna to the router 1 Locate the antenna port on the back of the route
81. m 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 Ensure that you are using Ethernet cables and not telephone cables between the router and modem or router and PC See the illustration below 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 the Ethernet adapter by selecting Control Panel gt Network and Dial Up Connections My broadband modem already uses a built in router Because the two routers will cancel each other out turn off the NAT function in the modem to enable access for your router Refer to your modem s documentation for further instructions 4 2 WR850 Troubleshooting Section 4 Software Solutions 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 Com
82. management system that something has occurred A security software system on the WR850 that enforces an access control policy between the Internet and the LAN for protection 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 WR850 Glossary FTP G Gateway GUI H Hexadecimal Host ICMP Section 5 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 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 Graphical User Interface 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 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
83. n 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 This would serve as a back up resource if for any reason the Motorola servers are temporarily unavailable FACTORY DEFAULT Motorola time servers are listed in fields 1 and 2 field 3 is blank Options related to LOGGING WR850 ACTIVITY nel Field Description Sets an IP address as the destination for the posting of router logs Logs are posted in a syslog format you can read them using a Syslog Daemon e g the Kiwi Syslog Daemon etc which can often be found offered as freeware on the Internet Leave this field blank to set the STATUS Page within this Web based Configuration Utility as the only destination for router logs FACTORY DEFAULT blank Sets the types of router connections to be logged e Selecting Accepted will only log accepted connections e Selecting Denied will only log denied connections e Selecting Disabled will log neither accepted nor denied connections e Selecting Both will log both accepted and denied connections FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled WR850 3 9 Section 3 Configuration BASIC Page Action Buttons At the b
84. nd define a range of outbound destination ports that will be monitored as part of the port trigger To monitor a single port enter the same port number in both fields This information must be entered for each port trigger FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 Inbound Protocol This field specifies the Internet communication protocol that will be monitored for forwarding in response to the outbound trigger Selections are TCP and UDP as was the case when selecting the Outbound Protocol This selection must be made for each port trigger FACTORY DEFAULT TCP 4 Inbound Port Range These two fields Start and End define a range of inbound destination ports on the WAN connection that will be monitored in response to the port trigger To monitor communications from a single port enter the same port number in both fields This information must be entered for each port trigger FACTORY DEFAULT blank 5 To Port Range These two fields Start and End define a range of LAN ports to which communications will be forwarded in response to the port continued on next page WR850 3 39 Section 3 Configuration trigger To forward communications to a single port enter the same port number in both fields This information is optional for each port trigger FACTORY DEFAULT blank Below are common Port Trigger entries for some popular Internet applications AOL Instant Messenger 1
85. nd an existing wireless network Access Point Vvireless Bridge Enabled Field Description In a typical wireless network configuration the WR850 serves as wireless access point for clients However using built in Wireless Distribution System WDS functionality the WR850 can be used as a wireless bridge specifically communicating with other bridges and or access points to create a larger network continued on next page WR850 3 53 Section 3 Configuration Field 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 e Selecting Access Point Wireless Bridge retains the WR850 s capability to support associations with wireless clients e Selecting Wireless Bridge Only configures the WR850 to specifically communicate with other wireless bridges and or access points NOTE For WDS bridge to bridge links to operate properly ensure that you match wireless security parameters between wireless bridges and access points NOTE When using Wireless Bridge Only operation the Performance Enhancement above should be Off FACTORY DEFAULT Access Point Wireless bridges periodically check for other bridges with which to connect
86. nection over a limited area such as a home building or campus Ethernet is the most widely used LAN standard 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 Every device you hook up to your wireless router identifies itself with an IP address You are able to assign devices on your network with either a static or dynamically assigned IP address 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 If you are using your wireless router to share an Internet connection your Internet Service Provider ISP might have assigned you a static IP address which you will use when configuring your router See Section 3 Configuration 1 4 WR850 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 If you are using your wireless router to share an Internet connection your ISP might have
87. network to do so 2 10 WR850 Installation Section 2 5 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 e For atypical 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 letters e For advanced WR850 configuration review and adjust any and all configuration options as desired Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with BI k letters In either case it is recommended that you first use the Web based Configuration Utility to establish security measures on your wireless network and re connect securely to the WR850 prior to making any other changes to the WR850 Configuring Computers to Communicate with the WR850 Each computer that will be part of your network needs to communicate with the router To do this you may need to configure each PC s network settings to automatically obtain an IP address This section includes information on configuring computers with the following operating systems Windows 98SE Windows Me 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 WR8
88. ng TKIP AES allows the WR850 to support a mix of devices using these two encryption methods NOTE WPA Encryption is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA WPA2 WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT TKIP WPA Pass Sets the pass phrase or Pre Shared Key that will be used to Phrase generate encryption keys with WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK RECOMMENDED authentication The entered pass phrase must be e between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters or e exactly 64 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F A WPA Pass Phrase of at least 20 characters is strongly recommended for stronger security For security reasons the pass phrase is not immediately readable while it is being entered After you apply your changes to the SECURITY Page i e by clicking the Apply button at the bottom of the page you can use the Show button to the right of this field to review the entered value This will allow you to recall your WPA Pass Phrase and enter it into the wireless devices with which the WR850 will communicate NOTE A WPA Pass Phrase cannot be entered unless WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT blank 3 64 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field 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 p
89. nicate with the WR850 NOTE You can make wired connections between the WR850 and other devices by repeating Steps 3 4 and 5 with each of those devices 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 e For atypical 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 letters e For advanced WR850 configuration review and adjust any and all configuration options as desired Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with BI Gk letters Manual Install Wireless Connection WARNING cable connected to the router Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not recommended T When first configuring your router it is recommended that you have an Ethernet After you have finished the initial configuration of the router your connection will be secure and you can safely use either a wired or wireless connection 2 8 WR850 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 provide
90. nternet Use at Particular TIMES c scscscsessessessnssessnssssssssssssrssssssssssssssrsssssnsesssnsersseerseneenees 3 32 Blocking Specific Types of Internet Use at Particular TiM S cssssesssssssesssssssssssssessrssessssssssessenees 3 34 The ROUTING Configuration Page cscccsseeseeesseeeeseeenseeeeeeeeaseeeeseesaseeeeseesaseeesseeeaseeeeeeeeaseneeseneas 3 36 ROUTING Page Commonly Used Configuration Options ccceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeseeteaeeenaees 3 37 ROUTING Page All Configuration Options ecceecceeeneeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeesseeseaeeeenees 3 37 ROUTING Page Action Buttons x siize si sci cecsescczdechidehesdeet aanave iaaeaie aana Paa EnaA aAa ae iS 3 41 The WIRELESS Configuration Page s sssssssnssunenunnennnnnnnnnnnunnannnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnannnnnnnnn nennen 3 42 WIRELESS Page Commonly Used Configuration Options ccecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaes 3 45 WIRELESS Page All Configuration Options ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeseaeeseeeeeaeeseeeeeaeenias 3 46 Options related to ESTABLISHING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK csscsessuessssssssesessessnssessnsrssenees 3 46 Options related to ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY WITH WIRELESS DEVICES sssr 3 47 Options related to CUSTOMIZING WIRELESS DATA THROUGHPUT essre 3 48 Contents Options related to OPTIMIZING WIRELESS OPERATION FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT ironian ara ERE natn 3 49 Options related to BOOSTIN
91. o this press and hold the reset button for more the 5 seconds This clears the router s user settings including Username Password IP Address and Subnet mask Once the router is reset to factory default re verify the Ethernet connectivity and IP address issues How do extend my wireless network to cover more area You need more than one access point with WDS Wireless Distribution System enabled to expand your wireless network For example if you are running a WR850G or WR850GP you will need another wireless Access Point AP most likely a WA840G or WA840GP but you can use another WR850G or WR850GP just ensure that you do not run two DHCP servers at the same time Set up both the WR850 and the WA840 with the same wireless SSID the same channel number and the same WPA Pass Phrase or WEP keys It is suggested that you also enable the Wireless Bridge Restriction Mode to limit the exposure of your wireless network to outside users The wireless MAC address of the other AP needs to be added to each AP s list of Recognized Bridges that is the WA840 s wireless MAC address needs to be in the WR850 s list of Recognized Bridges and vice versa Once enabled your laptop can now roam between the two APs thereby extending your wireless network cannot browse past the first screen of the Web based Configuration Utility Sometimes especially when upgrading some leftover files may be in your Internet Cache Flush your cache
92. ocol See also Access Point Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption protects the privacy of data transmitted over a wireless LAN WEP uses keys to encrypt and decrypt transmitted data The access point must authenticate a client before it can transfer data to another client WEP is part of IEEE 802 11b Wireless fidelity pronounced why fy brand name applied to products supporting IEEE 802 11b g Wireless LAN Wireless Media Extensions WME is another acronym commonly used for WMM features Wi Fi Multimedia which optimizes the multimedia e g voice video sharing over the network Wi Fi Protected Access A security regimen developed by IEEE for protection of data on a WLAN World Wide Web An interface to the Internet that you use to navigate and hyperlink to information WR850 Visit our website at www motorola com broadband MOTOROLA 520075 001 08 05 MGBI
93. odem and one to connect a PC to the router WR850 2 7 Section 2 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 Connect the other end of the same cable to your cable or DSL modem You have now connected the router to the modem It will be necessary to restart your cable or DSL modem after making this connection To connect the PC to the router use a second Ethernet cable and connect it to the Ethernet port on your PC Connect the other end of the same cable into one of the LAN ports on your router You have now connected your PC to the router Your PC s Ethernet 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 Ethernet 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 To make any necessary adjustments to your PC s Ethernet Adapter you can follow the instructions in this section under Configuring Computers to Commu
94. ottom of the BASIC Page you will see four click able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options Button Purpose Apply 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 If no errors were made in the new selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the BASIC Page to correct and re apply them NOTE Applying changes on the BASIC Page will reboot your WR850 During a reboot you may temporarily lose your connection to the Web based Configuration Utility Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the BASIC Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied Restart Restarts your WR850 This can be used to reset WR850 logs and refresh information Restore This button resets all configuration options to their original factory Factory default settings Configuration NOTE This button will reset configuration options on all pages to defaults not just the options on the BASIC Page 3 10 WR850 Configuration Section 3 The LAN Local Area Network Configuration Page
95. ptions Button Purpose Apply 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 If no errors were made in the new selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the FILTERS Page to correct and re apply them Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the FILTERS Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied WR850 3 29 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 e 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 e Blocking use of the Internet at one or more PCs in your home at particular times e g when homework is to be done and does not require Internet surfing e Blocking specific uses of the Internet at one or more PCs in your home at particular times e g when homework is to be done and neither Internet gaming
96. puters in Section 2 Installation for further details 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 10 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 10 1 In the Command window type ping followed by the Router s IP address and press Enter If you receive a reply the first word will be Reply then your computer is connected to the router Proceed to Step 4 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 Your computer s Default Gateway s IP address may also be your router s IP address Verify the router s IP address by logging on to the router s Web based Configuration Utility and reviewing the P Address field on the LAN Page In the Command window type ping followed by your ISP s default gateway and press Enter If you receive a reply For example Reply from 216 109 125 72 then your connection to the Internet is live To verify the ISP default gateway s
97. r the threaded knob 2 Screw the antenna connector clockwise on to the threaded knob until firmly seated Do not over tighten Physical Placement For desktop use the WR850GP can be installed either horizontally or vertically The WR850G can only be installed horizontally Either router can also be mounted on a wall 2 2 WR850 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 WR850 2 3 Section 2 Installation 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 To mount your router on the wall 1 Print the Wall Mounting Template shown on this page 5 1 129 5mm a
98. ransmitted using IP network layer three It is an end to end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts on top of connectionless IP TCP uses a timer to track outstanding packets checks error in incoming packets and retransmits packets if requested 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 WR850 Glossary Tunnel UDP Unicast UPnP USB VoIP Section 5 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 L2TP or PPTP that is wrapped around the original data A passenger protocol such as IP for the original data 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 A point to point data transmission sent from one sender to one receiver This the normal way you access websites See also multicast Universal Plug an
99. rd is provided by your ISP FACTORY DEFAULT blank PPPoE Service FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE CONNECTION MODE Name Sets the service name as per information provided by your ISP May be automatically detected and entered for you otherwise it will need to be entered manually FACTORY DEFAULT blank WR850 3 17 Section 3 Configuration WAN Page All Configuration Options Options related to SELECTING THE WR850 BROADBAND CONNECTION MODE Default Connection Default Connection Connection Mode Field 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 FACTORY DEFAULT One connection called Default Connection Sets a name for the selected connection FACTORY DEFAULT The first connection is called Default Connection New connections default to Connection X where X is a number e g the second connection defaults to Connection 2 Sets the interface used by the selected connection Currently the factory default is the only option FACTORY DEFAULT The built in WR850 WAN MAC address Connection Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the selected Mode connection Select as follows
100. requirements the separation distance between the antenna and any person s body including hands wrists feet and ankles must be at least 20 cm 8 inches Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 and RSS 102 of Industry Canada This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES 003 NMB 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Copyright 2005 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 Windows XP Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 DirectX MSN and NetMeeting are either registered tradem
101. resses to determine the best route 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 A table listing available routes that is used by a router to determine the best route for a packet Request To Send 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 A company providing Internet connection services to subscribers Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for transferring e mail WR850 Section 5 Static IP Address Station Subscriber Subnet Mask Switch TCP TCP IP Glossary 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 IEEE 802 11b term for wireless client A user who accesses television data or other services from a service provider 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 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 Transmission Control Protocol on OSI Transport Layer 4 provides reliable transport over the network for data t
102. reviously been shared between the client and access point e Selecting Open disables 802 11 authentication e Selecting Shared enables 802 11 authentication NOTE Selecting Shared will force all configuration options related to WPA authentication below to Disabled NOTE Selecting Shared requires WEP Encryption to be enabled below to allow re use of the encryption keys for identification FACTORY DEFAULT Open Enables the use of the WR850 with a RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service authentication server without engaging WPA During the authentication process a RADIUS server verifies identities of client devices with a shared secret similar to a password and dynamically generates encryption keys 802 1X authentication is best enabled only if using the WR850 with devices that are not capable of supporting WPA continued on next page WR850 3 61 Section 3 Configuration Field Description e Selecting Enabled sets the WR850 to work with a RADIUS server without engaging WPA or WPA2 below e 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 1X Authentication can be enabled concurrently with WPA or WPA2 but the WR850 can only support one RADIUS server on the network FACTOR
103. rewall protection software NOTE Firewall is greyed out to Disabled if Operation Mode above is set to Access Point FACTORY DEFAULT Enabled WR850 3 7 Section 3 Configuration Field Description Enables Universal Plug and Play UPnP operation a feature required by some software programs to automatically configure your router for compatibility e Selecting Enabled allows these software programs to automatically manage compatibility with the router without additional user configuration e Selecting Disabled does not allow these software programs to automatically manage compatibility with the router NOTE UPnP requires router functions to be enabled This setting will only be used if Operation Mode above is set to Router FACTORY DEFAULT Enabled Options related to ENABLING TIME RELATED FUNCTIONS ys ers GMT 05 00 Eastern Time USA amp Canada Enabled 216 211 136 160 207 104 100 201 Field Description Shows the day month year and local time in that order as maintained by the WR850 one Sets the time zone for your location See drop down listing for available time zones FACTORY DEFAULT Eastern Time USA amp Canada Enables automatic adjustment of local time for Daylight Saving Time Select Disabled if Daylight Saving Time is not observed in your area FACTORY DEFAULT Enabled 3 8 WR850 Configuration Section 3 The WR850 ca
104. rst 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 recommended 2 If your first connection will be a wired connection but you do not wish to use the WR850 Installation Wizard CD ROM you can manually install this first wired connection 3 If your first connection will be a wireless connection you can manually install this first wireless connection Easy Install Process Run the Installation Wizard program from the supplied CD ROM to quickly set up your network Once your network is up and running for advanced configuration see Section 3 Configuration The Installation Wizard will automatically run once you place the CD ROM in your PC s CD ROM drive It will confirm that the antenna and electrical connections have been made and then lead you step by step through setting up your WR850 in a typical configuration as a wired wireless router Manual Install Wired Connection If you are manually connecting your PC with an Ethernet cable to the router your PC must be installed first with an Ethernet adapter You need two Ethernet cables for this procedure one to connect the router to the m
105. s You may optionally specify a destination port range for forwards on the LAN side of the WR850 as well This feature can be particularly useful to support real time games which require Internet responses to game activity These responses might otherwise be blocked by the WR850 firewall NOTE These settings are only used if Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router You can store up to 20 port triggers and selectively enable one or more of them when desired using the Enabled checkbox at the end of each row If more port triggers are required especially for a single client you should consider configuring the client as a DMZ NOTE Port triggers will be applied in the order in which they are listed on this page continued on next page 3 38 WR850 Configuration 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 e Selecting TCP monitors the Transmission Control Protocol an end to end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts e Selecting UDP monitors the User Datagram Protocol which is used in conjunction with the Internet Protocol IP to send data in the form of message units This selection must be made for each port trigger FACTORY DEFAULT TCP 2 Outbound Port Range These two fields Start and E
106. s B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected s 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 To
107. s a WPA Encryption method below and a WPA Pass Phrase below 2 WPA2 PSK does not require the use of a RADIUS server continued on next page RECOMMENDED WR850 3 59 Section 3 Configuration Field Description WPA2 PSK 3 WPA2 PSK and WPA PSK above can be enabled continued 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 FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled v RECOMMENDED SETTING Enabled WPA Sets the encryption method s to be used with WPA WPA2 WPA Encryption PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication eee e Selecting TKIP engages Temporal Key Integrity Protocol e Selecting AES engages Advanced Encryption Standard e Selecting TKIP AES allows the WR850 to support a mix of devices using these two encryption methods NOTE WPA Encryption is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA WPA2 WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is Enabled FACTORY DEFAULT TKIP RECOMMENDED SETTING TKIP AES WPA Pass Sets the pass phrase or Pre Shared Key that will be used to Phrase generate encryption keys with WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK RECOMMENDED authentication The entered pass phrase must be e between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters or e exactly 64 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F A WPA Pass Phrase of at least 20 characters is strongly recommended for stron
108. s 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 The WPCI810GP and WN825GP support Windows 2000 and XP only None of these adapters support Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT iS N m B z a D 3 fi l amp o anavo 1 Ifyou 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 It will be necessary to restart your cable or DSL modem after making this connection WR850 2 9 Section 2 Installation 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
109. s are highlighted in Wine 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 Field Description Seer Evnr Sets the Network Name also known as SSID or Service Set SSID Identifier of the WR850 wireless interface When a client looks to connect wirelessly to this WR850 this SSID will be the identifier by which they recognize the network The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters FACTORY DEFAULT motorola the Wireless MAC address Channel Sets which wireless channel to use e g when Country is set to the United States the available channels are numbered 1 through 11 If you encounter poor wireless performance due to interference you can switch the channel FACTORY DEFAULT 11 WR850 3 45 Section 3 Configuration WIRELESS Page All Configuration Options Options related to ESTABLISHING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK J ENTS SETS NE motorola OOOCE551A46D0 Open Off Field 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 Network Nam
110. s that a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server is on your LAN and can assign the WR850 an IP address You will want to disable the WR850 DHCP server below NOTE If Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Router this field is set to Static and you will not be able to select DHCP FACTORY DEFAULT Static Sets the IP address for the WR850 LAN connections when the Protocol field is set to Static NOTE Changing this IP Address will change the address at which you access the Web based Configuration Utility NOTE Changing this IP Address should be coordinated with the IP addresses you assign to devices that will connect to 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 1 Sets the subnet mask for the WR850 LAN connections when the Protocol field is set to Static The subnet mask is used to divide your LAN into multiple subnets NOTE If Protocol above is set to DHCP this field will be greyed out and any data entered will not be used FACTORY DEFAULT 255 255 255 0 3 12 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field Description Sets the IP address of the default gateway for the WR850 connections when the Protocol field is set to Static 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
111. s 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 FACTORY DEFAULT TCP 3 Destination Port Range These two fields define a range of ports to which the filtering rule will apply To apply a rule to a specific port enter the same port number in both fields FACTORY DEFAULT blank 4 Days of the Week Range These two fields define a range of days of the week on which the filtering rule will apply The From Day will be the first day of the week on which the rule will apply the To Day will be the first day of the week on which the rule will not apply To apply a rule continuously select the same From Day and To Day FACTORY DEFAULT From Sunday To Sunday continuous 5 Hours of the Day Range These two fields define a range of hours of the day on which the filtering rule will apply This range will apply equally to all days selected in the Days of the Week Range The From Hour will be the first hour of the day during which the rule will apply The rule will be applied until the beginning of the To Hour To apply a rule continuously select 12 00AM for both From Hour and To Hour FACTORY DEFAULT From 12 00AM To 12 00AM continuous 3 28 WR850 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 o
112. set to DHCP this field will be greyed out and any data entered will not be used FACTORY DEFAULT 192 168 10 1 Options related to ENABLING THE WR850 BUILT IN DHCP SERVER Hostname MAC Address Field Description Sets the method by which IP addresses are assigned to devices that interface with the WR850 via the LAN connections or clients e Selecting Enabled engages the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server which can dynamically assign or lease IP addresses to clients e Selecting Disabled disengages the DHCP server requiring that you manually assign unique and permanent or static IP addresses to clients NOTE The built in DHCP Server is a router function Therefore this field and the related DHCP Server fields below are disabled or ignored if the Operation Mode on the BASIC Page is set to Access Point NOTE You will need to disable the DHCP Server and assign static IP addresses if you wish to use features on the ROUTING Page FACTORY DEFAULT Enabled Sets the start of the IP address range that the DHCP server will lease to clients NOTE This field is ignored if the DHCP Server above is Disabled FACTORY DEFAULT 192 168 10 2 WR850 3 13 Section 3 Configuration Field Description 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 of concurrent IP a
113. shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made If no errors were made in the new selections the prior selections including any default settings will be overridden with your new selections If errors were made in the new selections you can return to the ROUTING Page to correct and re apply them Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the ROUTING Page reverting the page to its previously saved configuration Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied WR850 3 41 Section 3 The WIRELESS Configuration Page Configuration Status Network Name SSID Channel Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware motorola OOOCES51A6D0 Compatibility v Y il gt S S 4 Default e Br E mafon ay i 3008 1504 c alan ola Nin wf o ey ii 3008 3264 1504 lt n ww a 2 a Access Paint Wireless Bridge a wy Enabled Disabled 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 Figure 3 9a Top of WIRELESS Page Wireless Modes Perform
114. t 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 Describes the Web based Configuration Utility which can be used for advanced customization or re configuration of the WR850 Details helpful solutions to common router problems List of terms and acronyms Your box contains the following WR850GP WR850G Antenna Power Supply WR850GP i as Ethernet O 0 Ethernet A WR850G Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide WR850 1 3 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 Network Address Translation NAT protects the privacy of the IP addresses of devices on your home network by translating them into a single address when visible to the public internet This is how your network remains protected and private on the Internet LAN Local Area Network A local area network provides a full time high bandwidth con
115. tati IPAddress a wndeeniin kn daaniidindeulavenndaliaindwiaudidanlalananniidiataunioiin 1 4 Dynamic IP Address v ctisesnnicieitiaii aite autciid Tae E EAE ASTAR 1 5 DGPS CVC lias E A cots ere E EE SE ARIA S TE E T E 1 5 Sample Home Network Diagram cccscccseccseeeeseeeseeeeeseeeeeeeesseeeneeeeseeesaseaeeeeasaseaeeseasaseaeeseasaseeeaseaeaes 1 5 Router Physical Description ss ssssuusssnnnnenunnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnn nananana 1 6 Back Of m OIOI EE EE E A T E A AT A 1 6 Frontiot ROUTE iinan e a EEE e E e eaa deat 1 7 LED DeSCriptlon iinan teeta ih E ee S 1 8 Section 2 Installation 2 1 Physical Installation of the WR850 cccsssseeessseeeeenseeeenseeeeeesseeeeessseeeeaseeeeeaseeeeeeaseneeenseeeeeanseeeenes 2 1 Positioning Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance c cccceesceeeteeeeseeeeeeeeeneeetneeeeeees 2 1 FARA WANGSOtUp reiini castes rgia i ana a E ea OEE EE Por aiea T Ur riiai 2 2 Antenna Installation ciccsinedoiiiivar ccd aninderodsiniasleioniuiahin duane nedecinn 2 2 Physical Placement innon neina aea a a ae E aE a EN AE aE NeR 2 2 Electrical Connectoierrenineno a a E O 2 6 Establishing Your First Connection to the WR850 ss sssnssunsnnnnunnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 7 Easy Install ProCess iciscezcteccseczegsccass tases asanucceesahgeetangugseteas ueendzeceedsntotens etoraaeiccteaneetenspedscteeattiaeeyaeds 2 7 Manual Install
116. ting rules on the ROUTING Page If all of these router functions are disabled the WR850 simply operates as a combination of a wireless access point and a wired 5 port Ethernet switch the physical port labeled WAN becomes the fifth switched port along with the four LAN ports With router functions disabled all WR850 configuration options that use the IP addresses of local network devices are disabled with any entries into those fields ignored However all WR850 configuration options that use Media Access Control MAC addresses of local network devices physical addresses uniquely assigned by manufacturers to any network device are still available e Selecting Router enables router functions e Selecting Access Point disables router functions NOTE If you wish to enable some router functions and not all select Router and then disable specific router functions via their respective configuration options that follow For example if you wish to use the firewall but have no need for the DHCP server select Router here and then disable DHCP Server on the LAN Page FACTORY DEFAULT Router Enables the built in firewall to protect your router and local network from unauthorized access from the Internet e Selecting Enabled engages the built in firewall e Selecting Disabled disengages the built in firewall NOTE It is recommended that the firewall be disabled only if you are using alternative fi
117. ting condition It is recommended that the customer 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 Clas
118. tion Utility The BASIC configuration page will appear when entering the Web based Configuration Utility 3 2 WR850 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 Figure 3 2 Configuration Page Selection Bar Status Filters Routing Wireless Security Firmware You can access any page by moving the cursor over a specific configuration page title in the selection bar and clicking on the page title These configuration pages are as follows BASIC This page allows you to configure basic access and control features of your WR850 LAN LOCAL AREA NETWORK This page allows you to configure your WR850 to support connections to devices within your local home or small office network WAN WIDE AREA NETWORK This page allows you to configure your WR850 to support connections to broadband services STATUS This page displays information about the status of your WR850 FILTERS 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 ROUTING This page allows you to conf
119. to establish a new wireless network with quality security measures These options establish security as per Wi Fi Protected Access WPA standards If you intend to use wireless devices with the WR850 that are not capable of supporting WPA then you should establish security measures that are backward compatible with the capabilities of those devices Field Description WPA PSK Enables WPA PSK Pre Shared Key authentication Requires a WPA Pass Phrase It is recommended to enable WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK concurrently to support clients with mixed capabilities e Selecting Enabled engages WPA PSK e 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 4 WPA PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption if needed for backward compatibility WEP Encryption is enabled separately from WPA Encryption below RECOMMENDED FACTORY DEFAULT Disabled v RECOMMENDED SETTING Enabled WPA2 PSK Enables WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key authentication Requires a WPA Pass Phrase It is recommended to enable WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK concurrently to support clients with mixed capabilities e Selecting Enabled engages WPA2 PSK e Selecting Disabled disengages WPA2 PSK NOTES 1 WPA2 PSK require
120. ts TU The entered value must be between 1 and 9999 FACTORY DEFAULT 100 Preambles are built into wireless communications over the network to ensure proper delivery of data A short preamble can free up more capacity for useful data but all devices on your wireless network must support them Select Long or Short FACTORY DEFAULT Long Sets a limit on the number of wireless clients that can be simultaneously associated with the WR850 The entered value must be between 1 and 256 FACTORY DEFAULT 128 Options related to BOOSTING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE with compatible clients The WR850 can improve wireless network efficiency by encapsulating more useful data packets within transmissions over a given time period reducing the transmission overhead Field Description To function this Frame Bursting feature must also be supported and enabled in associated wireless clients e Selecting On engages Frame Bursting e Selecting Off disengages Frame Bursting FACTORY DEFAULT Off on WR850G On on WR850GP The WR850GP can boost wireless performance by up to 35 when used with Performance Enhanced clients Performance Enhanced clients include those equipped with WN825GP Wireless Notebook Adapters or WPCI810GP Wireless PCI Adapters e Select On engages the Performance Enhancement continued on next page 3 50 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Field Description e Select Off
121. u to enter a single LAN IP Address Range without disabling another client while conserving LAN Usage Filters at the same time Step 2 Under Protocol alternate TCP and UDP on each line 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 4 192 168 10 192 168 10 4 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 i a 7 _ 3 32 WR850 Configuration Section 3 Step 3 Under Destination Port Range enter the entire port range 0 through 65535 on each line C freaiea tos ror sl forea feza foe C A E fena forsna foe C T E fena fonoa fe m fea m fo m fea l F HE as J feza foo TT 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 If that same filtering period is repeated on multiple days you should enter each day on a pair of filter lines Tuesday i f12 00 Aw f12 00 am e535 Tuesday _ fizo am zif 12 00 AM 65535 _ Wednesday i200 am f12 00 AM 12 00 AM zif 12 00 AM 5535 Thursday 12 00 am zf 1200 AM e5535 Thursday Step 5 Under From Hour and To Hour select the start and stop times of the restrictions that will be in place 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 10 4 192 168 1
122. uaanleniate atinbatdutianiatiatienten 3 18 Options related to SETTING UP A STATIC BROADBAND CONNECTION cscesccssessrssssssesseeersseees 3 19 Options related to SETTING UP A PPPoE BROADBAND CONNECTION ossessi 3 20 Options related to SETTING UP A LINK TO A DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVIC E vicsespsissxuncssatiesagaeripcapeesinunet a R ENEAN 3 22 Options related to OPTIMIZING WAN ROUTING esssrsnessnsnesinerinn 3 23 WAN Page Action BUON Skisser ieee ienanc neida dee Des ce iaaea taadaa a eens ca vinui es weiss 3 24 The STATUS Configuration Page ccsecsseesseesseeesseeenseeeeseeeaseesneeesaseeeeseesaseesaeeeeaseeeaeeaeaseeeaeneeas 3 25 STATUS Page Configuration OptionS ccecceseseeeseeeseneeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseesseeeeeeeeseeeenaaes 3 25 The FILTERS Configuration Page sccsecssesseeesseeesseeeeseeesseeeaseeseseeeaseeeaseesaseeeseeesaseaeeseesaseeeeeeees 3 26 FILTERS Page Commonly Used Configuration Options ccceeeceeseeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeeeneees 3 26 FILTERS Page All Configuration Options cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesaeeeseaeeeseeeseaeeeaees 3 27 FILTERS Page Action Buttons ccscine cottal ba Ee ea i ee ee a 3 29 FILTERS Page Examples Establishing Parental Controls on Internet Use eeeeeeeeees 3 30 Blocking Internet Use at All Times LAN DHCP Server Enabled sssrinin 3 30 Blocking Internet Use at All Times LAN DHCP Server Disabled sesser 3 31 Blocking I
123. urnament 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 Operation of these devices is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 these devices must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Wireless LAN Information The WR850G GP WE800G WA840G GP WN825G GP WPCI810G GP and WU830G Wireless LAN products are wireless network products that use Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology These products are designed to be inter operable with any other wireless DSSS type product that complies with The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision B and Revision G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA Wireless LAN and your Health The WR850G GP WE800G WA840G GP WN825G GP WPCI810G GP and WU830G like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy but operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Restrictions on Use of Wireless Devices In some situations or environments the use of wireless devices may b
124. vices 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 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 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 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 Dynamic Domain Name System enables you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address It is used when you are hosting your own web server FTP server or another server behind the router A routing device that forwards traffic not destined to a station within the local subnet WR850 Glossary DHCP DMZ DNS Domain Name Section 5 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

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