User Guide WR850 Wireless Broadband Routers WR850GP and WR850G WR850G WR850GP...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • 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.
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.
Manual Software Setup...2-6 Wired Connection to Router...2-7 Wireless Connection to Router ...2-8 Configure Your Computers ...2-9 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME...2-10 Configuring Windows 2000 ...2-12 Configuring Windows XP ...2-15 Configure Your Wireless Security Settings ...2-18 Logging In ...2-18 Wireless Security Setup...2-19 WR850...
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Sample Port Trigger Entries...3-33 Configuring Virtual Server Settings ...3-34 Configuring the Firewall ...3-35 Configuring Control Panel Settings ...3-37 Configuring Device Security...3-37 Updating Firmware ...3-38 Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings ...3-39 Configuring Time Settings...3-40 Configuring UPnP ...3-41 Enabling Event Logs ...3-41 Contents WR850...
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How do I extend my wireless network to cover more area? ...4-4 I cannot browse past the first screen of the Configuration Utility..4-4 What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? ...4-5 Section 5:Glossary _____________________________________ 5-1 WR850...
Wireless Broadband Router WR850GP Wireless Broadband Router WR850G Unless otherwise stated, this User Guide will use WR850 as the generic term for both the WR850G and WR850GP WR850...
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Security and Protection – Firewall protects against Internet intruders – NAT, IP, and MAC filtering hides your LAN IP addresses and devices from the Internet – Virtual Private Network (VPN) frees you to connect to your corporate network Overview WR850...
Glossary List of terms and acronyms. Box Contents Your box contains the following: WR850GP Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand WR850GP Power Supply WR850 WR850G CD-ROM Power Supply Quick Start Guide Section 1 Ethernet Cable WR850G Quick Start Guide...
Router Generally, routers connect two networks together. The WR850 connects your home network with the Internet, which can be thought of as a very large network. Routers provide bandwidth security by keeping data out of your home network.
A client is any wireless device that can connect with your router. The client (PC, gaming device, etc.) is automatically assigned an IP address every time a wireless device is added to your network, which frees you from manually assigning IP addresses. WR850...
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. Overview WR850...
– 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. WR850 Closed Area Up to 60 ft (18m) Up to 160 feet (49 m)
Section 1 Router Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your router. For instructions on installing your router, see Section 2: Installation. Back of Router The following illustration shows the WR850 back panel: Reset Power Feature Description Power The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter.
The antenna used for wireless connections. You are able to rotate the antenna to gain the best signal reception. Front of Router The following illustration shows the WR850 front panel: The LEDs of the router indicate its operational status. WR850...
Green 802.11g connection exists in this wireless domain/active traffic present. None No external Ethernet device has been attached and detected. The Ethernet link is down. Amber 10BaseT link detected/active traffic present. Green 100BaseT link detected/active traffic present. Overview WR850...
When shipped, the antenna for the WR850GP is not connected to the router. To attach the antenna to the router: Locate the antenna port on the back of the router (the threaded knob). Screw the antenna connector clockwise on to the threaded knob until firmly seated. Do not over-tighten. WR850...
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. Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router. Installation WR850...
To mount your router on the wall: Print the Wall Mounting Template shown on this page: 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. WR850 5.1” [129.5mm] Section 2...
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On the wall, locate the marks for the mounting holes you just made. WARNING! Before drilling holes, check the structure for potential damage to water, gas, or electric lines. Drill the holes to a depth of at least 3.8 cm (1½ inches). Installation WR850...
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12 Slide the router down until it stops against the top of the keyhole opening. 13 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the router. WR850 rom the wall to the top of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in).
PC. To set up your wireless network: Physically connect and power on the router Configure your PCs Enter Wireless Security settings Reset Power To power supply Installation WR850...
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. To connect more devices, repeat steps 3 and 4. To configure the router, see Section 3: Configuration. WR850 Reset Power Antenna...
If you are connecting your client wirelessly to the router, you can use the Motorola WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC. If you have a laptop, the Motorola WN825G wireless PC card provides access. A Motorola WU830G wireless USB adapter can also provide wireless access for desktops or laptops.
To connect the PC to the router through a wireless connection, verify the PC’s wireless adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is set to the router’s default setting of motorola appended with the last 3 characters of the Wireless MAC address (an example SSID: motorola 345) and that no encryption is enabled.
On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your PC. There may be multiple adapters installed – choose only the one that is configured for your adapter. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is the appropriate choice. 2-10 Installation WR850...
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Otherwise, load your Windows CD and follow the prompts. 11 Restart your computer to save your settings. 12 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings WR850 Windows 98SE Section 2 Windows ME section to set up security.
Section 2 Configuring Windows 2000 Click Start. Select Settings. Select Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. Double-click Local Area Connection. Click Properties. 2-12 Installation WR850...
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Installation The Local Area Properties window is displayed: Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. WR850 Section 2 2-13...
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Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Restart your computer to save your settings. 11 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings 2-14 Installation section to set up security. WR850...
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. Click Start. Select Settings. Select Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. Double-click Local Area Connection. Click Properties. WR850 Section 2 2-15...
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Section 2 The Local Area Properties window is displayed: Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-16 Installation WR850...
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The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed: Click Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings settings. WR850 Section 2 section to set up the security 2-17...
The login screen is displayed (the WR850G login screen is shown in the example below): Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is admin. Enter the Password. The default factory setting is motorola. Once you have logged in, for security reasons you should change the User ID and Password. See below. 2-18...
Change the SSID to a user-friendly name and click Apply. Navigate to Wireless > Security. 10 Select WPA-PSK from the ESS Authentication options. 11 Select TKIP from Encryption Status options. 12 Click Apply and then click Restart. Your wireless security configuration is now complete. WR850 Section 2 2-19...
In the PPP Password field, enter the PPP Password supplied by your ISP. Optionally, you may have to enter the PPP Service Name into this field. Enter the information supplied by your ISP. Click Apply to save the setting. If you wish to start over, click Clear. 2-20 Installation WR850...
In the PPTP Client IP field, enter the PPTP Client IP address supplied by your ISP. In the PPTP Server IP field, enter the PPTP Server IP address supplied by your ISP. Click Apply to save the setting. If you wish to start over, click Clear. WR850 Section 2 2-21...
Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is admin. Enter the Password. The default factory setting is motorola. Once you have logged in, for security reasons you should change the User ID and Password. See below. Click Log In to enter the Router’s Web-based Configuration Utility.
Restarts your session with the Configuration Utility. When Restart flashes, the Restart change you have made requires that you restart the unit. For convenience, it is recommended that you finish all of your configuration changes and then restart the unit. Logs out of the router’s Configuration Utility. Logout Configuration WR850...
After logging into the Configuration Utility, the Internet - Basic screen is displayed. It allows you to adjust basic settings for the router’s Internet options. You can also access this screen by clicking Internet on the login screen. WR850 Section 3...
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IP Address here. Subnet Mask Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. Your WAN link is active. Your WAN link is not active. WAN interface, click the Advanced tab. Configuration WR850...
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None – No authentication used. PPP User Name Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. PPP Password Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. PPP Password Confirm WR850 Section 3...
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Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. PPTP Server IP Is automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. Configuration WR850...
Enter a MAC address or click one of the Learned MAC addresses and click Apply. After restarting the unit, the router will present the MAC address to the ISP you have entered here. Deselect Enable to return to the default MAC address. WR850 Section 3...
Determines whether a particular IP address is online. This utility sends out a packet (block of data) and waits for a response. Trace Route Traces a route from the client machine to the remote host being contacted and reports the IP addresses of all the routers in between. Configuration WR850...
DNS Lookup Finds the IP address of a website name. For example, if you enter www.motorola.com, a DNS server returns the IP address of Motorola. To use any of these functions: Enter a Host Name or IP Address in the Ping, Trace Route, or DNS Lookup fields.
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SSID must be entered on every wireless device on your wireless network to communicate with the router. The default SSID is motorola XXX, where XXX are the last 3 characters of your Wireless MAC address, found on the label on the bottom of the unit.
Service Set Identifier (SSID). Broadcasts the SSID of the router to devices on your network. This enables wireless clients, such as a laptop, to receive the router’s SSID. If you don’t want the SSID to be broadcast, disable this feature. The default is enabled. WR850 Section 3 3-11...
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Pass Phrase Enter the Pass Phrase to be used for Key encryption. Keep a record of this Pass Phrase so you can enter the same phrase for the Motorola client devices on your wireless LAN, if supported. You will use this Pass Phrase when using WPA security with your client devices.
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Key 1 For the key content, the phrase is auto-generated by the password Key 2 entered in the Pass Phrase field. For non-Motorola clients, you will use Key 3 these Keys (and not Pass Phrase) when using WEP for security. The Key will not automatically fill in until you have clicked Apply.
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MAC Address Control List. Click Refresh to force the router to search for additional MAC addresses. WR850 Select to enable/disable the MAC Access Control List (ACL). When disabled, the MAC ACL is not active and any wireless station is allowed to communicate with the wireless router.
To access the screen, click Wireless > Site Monitor. Field Description Station Association List Refresh Click to refresh the Station Association List. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of clients found on the LAN. Host Name Displays the name of the device attached. 3-16 Configuration WR850...
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Channel Displays the channel upon which the device is broadcasting. Signal Strength Displays the Signal Strength of the device found. Wireless Mode Displays which protocol is used, 802.11b or 802.11g. Security Displays the security protocol used. WR850 Section 3 3-17...
The default is enabled. Short Preamble Improves the efficiency of a network's throughput when transmitting and receiving data. Motorola recommends that you enable this feature. The default is disabled. Frame Bursting Allows you to send more frames (collection of packets) within a given time period, which enhances network efficiency and reduces overhead.
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The options are: 1 to 2 Mbps Default WR850 The slowest speed available. Ensures compatibility with 802.11b or 802.11g devices Ensures compatibility with all devices. Section 3...
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Click to cancel any changes. 3-20 802.11g Protection Mode is never used. 802.11g Protection Mode is used if either an 802.11b client joins the network or the AP detects an 802.11b network on the same channel. Default setting. Configuration WR850...
Parental Control - Content Policy To access the screen, click Parental Control > Content Policy. Instructions for creating a policy appear after this screen description. Field Description Content Policy Enables or disables the Content Policy feature. The default is disabled. WR850 Section 3 3-21...
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Displays the MAC addresses discovered on the LAN. Click Refresh to Addresses rediscover the MAC addresses available on the LAN. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. To create a policy: Enter a name in the Policy Name field. 3-22 Configuration WR850...
The URL Log screen is displayed. Click Enable to begin tracking websites. Field Description URL Log Click to enable the feature. URL Log Table Click to update the list with the latest URL Log. Refresh Visited URL Displays the URL (website) that the PC has accessed. WR850 Section 3 3-23...
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Displays the PC’s MAC address. Address LAN Host Name Displays the PC’s Host Name. Time Displays the time of access. Service/Port Displays the Port number used for access. Number Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. 3-24 Configuration WR850...
It is highly recommended that you administer your network using the DHCP function. The PCs must be configured to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” See the Installation section of this User Guide for further details. WR850 Section 3 3-25...
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Enter a Subnet Mask address that you will use for your network. The default is 255.255.255.0 LAN DHCP Enables or disables the DHCP server. You can only run one DHCP Server server on your network. The default is enabled. 3-26 Configuration WR850...
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Displays the current clients that the DHCP server has assigned IP addresses, including the client’s Computer Name, IP and MAC address, and the duration of its lease. Click Refresh to obtain the latest list. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. WR850 Section 3 3-27...
You can also configure the Network Routing Table here. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) versions 1 and 2 are routing protocols that are part of the TCP/IP protocol standard. RIP dynamically determines a route based on the smallest hop count between source and destination. 3-28 Configuration WR850...
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Enter the Metric (or how many hops the routing can take). Click Add to enter the Routing Entry into the Routing Table. Click Apply to save the entry. To edit or remove an entry, click the desired entry and perform the requested action. WR850 Section 3 3-29...
Enter and re-enter the Password (up to 30 bytes) provided by the DDNS provider. User Password Confirm Host Name Enter a desired Host Name for your WAN IP Address. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. 3-30 or www.changeip.com. Once you have signed Configuration WR850...
UPD is used primarily for broadcasting messages over a network. User Datagram Protocol, along with the IP, sends data in the form of message units (datagram) between network devices over a LAN or WAN. The default is 8 hours. WR850 Section 3 3-31...
Port triggering is a function that allows incoming communication with specified applications. The WR850 is already configured with port triggering for some common applications. You can also configure additional port triggers using the Networking – Port Trigger screen.
Schedule row. If you want the forwarding service to be active all the time, select Everyday and 24 Hours. Click Add to add the entry to the VS table. Click Apply to save the entry. 3-34 Configuration WR850...
Click to disable the Firewall. The default is enabled. Multicast Click to enable Multicast Pass-through. The default is disabled. Pass-through Multicast Pass-through is typically used for work-related activities, such as video conferencing. Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. WR850 Section 3 3-35...
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10 Click Apply to save the entry. To cancel your changes, click Cancel. To update or remove an entry, select it and then click Edit or Remove to perform the action. The position of the Packet Filter entry determines the order in which the policy will be applied. 3-36 Configuration WR850...
To access the screen, click Control Panel > Device Security. Field Description Login User ID Changes the User ID used for logging into the router’s Configuration Utility. It cannot be longer than 63 bytes. A blank user name is not allowed. The default is admin. WR850 Section 3 3-37...
To check for a firmware update, access this website To update the firmware: Download the latest firmware file to your computer from the Motorola website. Click Control Panel > Firmware Update to access the Firmware Update screen: To locate the file you downloaded, type the path to the file or click Browse and navigate to it.
To restore your settings: Locate the Configuration file on your computer by entering the path to the file or click Browse and navigating to it. Click Restore to reapply the saved settings with the selected file. WR850 Section 3 3-39...
Service Areas can be found through the following URL: http://www.ntp.org. To change, enter the host name or IP address for a desired Time Server. Apply Click to save your settings. Click to cancel any changes. Cancel 3-40 Configuration WR850...
Wireless Client lists information about wireless clients that have attempted to associate with the Router. User Interface lists information about accesses to the router's Configuration Utility. Click Apply to save your settings or Cancel to cancel changes. WR850 Section 3 3-41...
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 for the latest information. You can also reach us...
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. or not at all. For further information about LED Troubleshooting WR850...
Utility, select Internet > Basic, and verify the address in the Default Gateway field. – 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 Section 4...
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 and Pass Phrase or WEP keys. Also, ensure that WDS is enabled on both units (found on the Wireless >...
What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? Some wireless cards do not support Pass Phrase or Motorola’s Pass Phrase algorithm, which means you have to enter the entire Key Content found in the appropriate Key field.
Section 5:Glossary Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The WR850 acts as a wireless access point. Adapter A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.
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Internet IP address. It is used when you are hosting your own web server, FTP server, or another server behind the router. Default Gateway A routing device that forwards traffic not destined to a station within the local subnet. Glossary WR850...
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“leasing” an IP address and subnet mask to each client. It enables the automatic reuse of unused IP addresses: The WR850 is simultaneously a DHCP client and a DHCP server. A DHCP server at the system headend assigns a public IP address to the WR850.
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A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network management system that something has occurred. Firewall A security software system on the WR850 that enforces an access control policy between the Internet and the LAN for protection.
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Internet servers. Gateway A device that enables communication between networks using different protocols. See also router. The WR850 enables up to 253 computers supporting IEEE 802.11b/g or Ethernet to share a single broadband Internet connection. Graphical User Interface Hexadecimal...
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Ethernet network device. It is expressed as a sequence of 12 hexadecimal digits printed on the unit’s label. You need to provide the MAC Address to the cable service provider. Also called an Ethernet address, physical address, hardware address, or NIC address. Glossary WR850...
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Every Ethernet NIC has a MAC address permanently saved in its ROM. Packet The unit of data that is routed between the sender and destination on the Internet or other packet-switched network. WR850 Section 5...
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VPNs developed jointly by several vendors. Private IP Address 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.
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Also see client. Service Provider A company providing Internet connection services to subscribers. SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for transferring e-mail. WR850 Section 5...
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TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol suite provides standards and rules for data communication between networks on the Internet. It is the worldwide Internetworking standard and the basic communications protocol of the Internet. 5-10 Glossary WR850...
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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 5-11...
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IEEE 802.11b/g. WLAN Wireless LAN. 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. 5-12 Glossary WR850...