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Motorola WA840GP User Manual

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  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Fcc Certification

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1:Overview _____________________________________ 1-1 Features ...1-2 Understanding Your User Guide...1-3 Box Contents...1-3 Understanding Functions...1-4 Access Point ...1-4 LAN ...1-4 TCP/IP ...1-4 Static IP Address ...1-4 Dynamic IP Address ...1-4 Positioning Your Access Point ...1-4 Wireless Range...1-5 Technical Specifications ...1-5 Type of Networks ...1-5 Access Point Mode ...1-6 WDS Access Point Mode ...1-6...
  • Page 5 Section 3: Configuration_________________________________ 3-1 Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility...3-2 Logging In ...3-2 Overview of Configuration Pages...3-3 Navigation Between Pages...3-3 The BASIC Configuration Page ...3-4 BASIC Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options...3-4 BASIC Page – All Configuration Options ...3-6 Options related to: CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY ...3-6 Options related to: ENABLING PRIMARY ACCESS POINT FUNCTIONS ...3-6 Options related to: ENABLING TIME-RELATED FUNCTIONS ...3-8 Options related to: LOGGING WA840 ACTIVITY ...3-9...
  • Page 6 Contents ROUTING Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options ...3-36 ROUTING Page – All Configuration Options...3-37 ROUTING Page Action Buttons ...3-41 The WIRELESS Configuration Page ...3-42 WIRELESS Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options ...3-44 WIRELESS Page – All Configuration Options...3-45 Options related to: ESTABLISHING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK ...3-45 Options related to: ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY WITH WIRELESS DEVICES...3-46 Options related to: CUSTOMIZING WIRELESS DATA THROUGHPUT...3-47 Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS OPERATION FOR YOUR...

  • Page 7: Section 1:Overview

    Wireless Access Point WA840GP Wireless Access Point WA840G Unless otherwise stated, this User Guide will use WA840 as the generic term for both the WA840G and WA840GP WA840...

  • Page 8: Features

    Control (MAC) filtering protocols, giving you the choice to share your Internet connection with only those you designate. Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840 connects and protects you. Built-in security coupled with upgradeable firmware ensures your access point will work for you for years to come.

  • Page 9: Understanding Your User Guide

    Describes the Configuration Utility that manages your access point. Troubleshooting Details helpful solutions to common access point problems. Glossary List of terms and acronyms. Box Contents Your box contains the following: WA840GP Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand WA840GP...

  • Page 10: Understanding Functions

    Section 1 Understanding Functions Before installing your wireless access point, please take a few minutes to review the wireless networking functions described in this section. Access Point Generally, access points wirelessly connect networks together, such as your network with the Internet. Or, by configuring multiple clients such as laptops, each using their own access point, you are able to create your own private wireless Ad-Hoc network.

  • Page 11: Wireless Range

    Overview If possible, position your access point so there is a direct line of sight between the access point and your other home network devices. Avoid placing the access point next to large solid objects like computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the signal penetrate more cleanly. Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal.

  • Page 12: Access Point Mode

    Section 1 Overview Access Point Mode In this mode, the WA840 connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network. This example shows the most likely use for the access point, because it shares an Internet connection with your laptop or other wireless client. WDS Access Point Mode In this mode, the WA840 wirelessly connects its wireless clients to other access points.
  • Page 13 Overview Section 1 The Internet communicates with the modem which in turn communicates with the access point. The access point acts as the gateway router to your network; it sends devices information such as requests for Internet access, file sharing, or multiplayer games. The access point acts as a gateway router for your network;...

  • Page 14: Access Point Physical Description

    Section 1 Access Point Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your access point. For instructions on installing your access point, see Section 2: Installation. Back of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840 back panel: Power Receptacle Feature...

  • Page 15: Front Of Access Point

    Overview Feature Description Reset Button Resets your access point or resets the access point to the default login settings. If the access point experiences trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press and release the Reset button to reset the access point. This retains the access point’s configuration information.

  • Page 16: Led Description

    Section 1 LED Description The underlined items represent network activity. Condition 1 Power 2 Wireless ON/Blinking 3 Device ON/Blinking ON/Blinking 1-10 Color Status Green The device is powered on and operating normally. The Power LED turns button is depressed. If the reset button is held down, the LED starts to blink username, password, private LAN IP address, private subnet mask address and operation mode...

  • Page 17: Section 2: Installation

    Section 2: Installation To get your network up and running: Set up your hardware. Insert the CD-ROM for Software Setup. Follow the prompts. If you prefer to set up the access point’s software manually, refer to the Manual Software Setup found in this section. The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing these tasks.

  • Page 18: Access Point Physical Installation

    Section 2 Access Point Physical Installation For the WA840GP, you can install the access point horizontally or vertically. The WA840G can only be installed horizontally. Either access point can be mounted on a wall. Horizontal Installation Place the access point in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the access point.

  • Page 19: Vertical Installation

    Installation Vertical Installation WA840GP only Insert the access point into the supplied base. Ensure that the antenna’s location is on top. The access point’s foot slides snugly into the base to keep the access point stable. Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the access point.
  • Page 20 Section 2 To mount your access point on the wall: Print the Wall Mounting Template shown here: The illustration is drawn at a one-to-one scale, which means that when printed, it provides the exact dimensions required to mount the access point. 3.15”...
  • Page 21 Installation Click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu to display the Print dialog box. In both the Pages from and to fields, enter the page number on which the Wall Mounting Template appears. Be sure you print the template at 100% scale and that Fit to page is not checked in the Print dialog box.

  • Page 22: Electrical Connection To Access Point

    Section 2 – The maximum distance from the wall to the top of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in). 10 Remove the front two plastic feet, nearest to the LED panel, from the bottom of the access point to uncover the keyholes. 11 Place the access point so the keyholes are above the mounting screws.

  • Page 23: Easy Software Setup

    Installation Easy Software Setup Run the Installation Wizard program from the supplied CD-ROM to quickly set up your network. Once your network is up and running, refer to Section 3: Configuration for advanced configuration. Manual Software Setup If you’d prefer to manually set up your network, use this section to configure it. This section details the physical connection of the access point to your network as well as the configuration needed by your PC.

  • Page 24: Wireless Connection To Access Point

    Section 2 By default, the WA840 has a LAN IP Address of 192.168.40.1. The PC will not communicate properly with the WA840 if the Ethernet adapter is not configured with a compatible static IP Address (i.e., 192.168.40.x, where x is a number between 2 and 254).
  • Page 25 Installation If you are connecting your client wirelessly to the access point, you can use the Motorola WPCI810GP or WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC. If you have a laptop, the Motorola WN825GP or WN825G wireless PC card provides access.

  • Page 26: Configure Your Computers

    Section 2 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 WA840 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 network to do so.

  • Page 27: Configuring Windows 98Se And Me

    Installation Configuring Windows 98SE and ME Click Start. Select Settings > Control Panel. Double-click Network. The Network window is displayed. 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.
  • Page 28 Section 2 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed. Click the IP Address tab. Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. Click OK. 10 Click the Gateway tab and confirm that the Installed Gateway field is blank. 11 Click OK twice.

  • Page 29: Configuring Windows 2000

    Installation Configuring Windows 2000 Click Start. Select Settings. Select Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. Double-click Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. Click Properties. WA840 Section 2 2-13...
  • Page 30 Section 2 The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 2-14 Installation WA840...
  • Page 31 Installation The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK twice. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings settings.

  • Page 32: Configuring Windows Xp

    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. Click Start. Select Settings. Select Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. Double-click Local Area Connection.
  • Page 33 Installation The Local Area Connection 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. WA840 Section 2 2-17...
  • Page 34 Section 2 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK twice. 12 Restart your computer to save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Security Settings settings.

  • Page 35: Section 3: Configuration

    Section 3: Configuration This section describes how to use the Web-based Configuration Utility built into your WA840 Access Point. This utility allows you to customize the WA840 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 WA840 as a wireless access point or a wireless-only broadband router.

  • Page 36: Accessing The Web-Based Configuration Utility

    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. Click OK to enter the Web-based Configuration Utility.

  • Page 37: Overview Of Configuration Pages

    Configuration 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 WA840. A “selection bar”, listing all of these configuration pages, appears at the top of each configuration page. Figure 3-2 Configuration Page Selection Bar 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.

  • Page 38: The Basic Configuration Page

    Section 3 Configuration The BASIC Configuration Page This page allows you to configure basic access and control features of your WA840. It is the first page you see when entering the Web-based Configuration Utility. Figure 3-1 BASIC Page BASIC Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the BASIC Page, for easy...
  • Page 39 Mexico Central Time (USA, Canada) Indiana East, Colombia, Panama Eastern Time (USA, Canada) Bolivia, Venezuela FACTORY DEFAULT: WA840 Description admin motorola Atlantic Time (Canada) Brazil West Guyana Brazil East, Greenland Mid-Atlantic Azores Gambia, Liberia, Morocco England Tunisia France, Germany, Sweden, Finland...

  • Page 40: Basic Page - All Configuration Options

    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). Description admin motorola (blank) Description Configuration (continued on next page) WA840...
  • Page 41 Configuration Field Operation Mode: • Dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices on your local (continued) network, simplifying network set-up, using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This is the WA840’s built-in local area network DHCP server (which is configured on the LAN Page). •...

  • Page 42: Options Related To: Enabling Time-Related Functions

    Section 3 Field UPnP: Enables Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) operation, a feature required by some software programs to automatically configure your (ADVANCED) Access Point for compatibility. • Selecting Enabled allows these software programs to automatically manage compatibility with the Access Point, without additional user configuration.

  • Page 43: Options Related To: Logging Wa840 Activity

    The WA840 can use an Internet time server to maintain the integrity Server of time-dependent router functions (logging, filtering, etc.). Addresses: Motorola sponsors 2 Internet time servers; their IP addresses are (ADVANCED) listed in the first 2 address fields, making them the first two time servers used.

  • Page 44: Basic Page Action Buttons

    Section 3 BASIC Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the BASIC Page, you will see four clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for BASIC Page configuration options.

  • Page 45: The Lan (Local Area Network) Configuration Page

    Configuration Section 3 The LAN (Local Area Network) Configuration Page This page allows you to configure your WA840 to support wireless connections to devices within your local home or small office wireless network. Figure 3-4 Local Area Network (LAN) Page LAN Page –...

  • Page 46: Lan Page - All Configuration Options

    Section 3 LAN Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: SELECTING THE WA840 LOCAL AREA NETWORK PROTOCOL Field MAC Address: Shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the WA840 LAN connections. This is the physical address of these LAN connections. (DISPLAY ONLY) Protocol: Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WA840’s...

  • Page 47: Options Related To: Enabling The Wa840 Built-In Dhcp Server

    Configuration Field Default Sets the IP address of the default gateway for the WA840 Gateway: connections, when the Protocol field is set to Static. The default gateway is set by default to be the WA840 (i.e., the (ADVANCED) factory default IP address matches that of the WA840). NOTE: If Protocol (above) is set to DHCP, this field will be greyed out, and any data entered will not be used.

  • Page 48: Options Related To: Optimizing Local Area Network Routing

    Section 3 Field DHCP Ending IP Sets the end of the IP address range that the DHCP server will lease Address: to clients. By factory default this is set to offer the maximum number of concurrent IP address leases (253). (ADVANCED) NOTE: This field is ignored if the DHCP Server (above) is Disabled.

  • Page 49: Lan Page Action Buttons

    Configuration LAN Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the LAN Page, you will see two click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for LAN Page configuration options.

  • Page 50: The Wan (Wide Area Network) Configuration Page

    Section 3 Configuration The WAN (Wide Area Network) Configuration Page This page allows you to configure your WA840 to support connections to broadband services via cable, DSL, or other connections to your home or office. (NOTE: Your WA840 must be configured as a wireless-only router to use the WAN capabilities) Figure 3-5 Wide Area Network (WAN) Page 3-16 WA840...

  • Page 51: Wan Page - Commonly Used Configuration Options

    Configuration WAN Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses of the WA840 as a wireless-only router. The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users. Field Connection Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WA840’s...

  • Page 52: Wan Page - All Configuration Options

    Section 3 WAN Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: SELECTING THE WA840 BROADBAND CONNECTION PROTOCOL Field Connection: Your WA840 allows you to store multiple profiles for your broadband connection. This field allows you to select which of multiple (ADVANCED) connection profiles you wish to configure.

  • Page 53: Options Related To: Setting Up A Static Broadband Connection

    Configuration Options related to: SETTING UP A DHCP BROADBAND CONNECTION Field Host Name: If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a host name when requesting an IP address through DHCP, it can be entered here. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: Domain Name: If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a domain name to be provided when requesting an IP address through DHCP, it can be (ADVANCED)

  • Page 54: Options Related To: Setting Up A Pppoe Broadband Connection

    Section 3 Field Default Sets the IP address of the default gateway for use on the selected Gateway: connection. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: DNS Servers: Sets up to three IP addresses for Domain Name Service (DNS) servers to use for resolving host names. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: WINS Servers:...
  • Page 55 Configuration Field PPPoE Access Sets the name of the PPP access concentrator, as may be required Concentrator: by some ISPs. (ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT: PPPoE Connect Sets whether the PPP connection should be automatically on Demand: disconnected if no traffic has been observed for the period specified by PPPoE Max Idle Time.

  • Page 56: Options Related To: Setting Up A Link To A Dynamic Domain Name Service

    Section 3 Options related to: SETTING UP A LINK TO A DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE Field DDNS Server: The WA840 supports a feature called Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS), which enables you to assign a fixed host and (ADVANCED) domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address (e.g., an IP address assigned to the WA840 through DHCP).

  • Page 57: Options Related To: Optimizing Wan Routing

    Configuration Options related to: OPTIMIZING WAN ROUTING Field Connection Shows the state of the selected connection. Status: (DISPLAY ONLY) IP Address Shows the time left on the current IP address leased to the WA840. Expires In: Shows Expired when address has elapsed. (DISPLAY ONLY) Static Routes: Sets static routes to up to five specific clients over the broadband...

  • Page 58: Wan Page Action Buttons

    Section 3 WAN Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the WAN Page, you will see four click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for WAN Page configuration options.

  • Page 59: The Status Configuration Page

    Configuration The STATUS Configuration Page This page allows you to view key reporting information about your WA840. Figure 3-6 STATUS Page STATUS Page Configuration Options Field System Up Shows the length of time for which the WA840 has been operating Time: since it was last booted.

  • Page 60: The Filters Configuration Page

    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. (NOTE: Your WA840 must be configured as a wireless-only router to use the filtering capabilities) One potential use of these filters is to set parental controls on the use of the Internet.

  • Page 61: Filters Page - All Configuration Options

    Configuration FILTERS Page – All Configuration Options Field LAN MAC Filter Sets whether local network clients (specified by MAC address) are Mode: allowed or denied access to your broadband connection. (ADVANCED) • Selecting Allow will allow access only by the clients identified by the Filtered LAN MAC Addresses below.
  • Page 62 Section 3 Field LAN Usage • Selecting TCP restricts use of the Transmission Control Filters: Protocol, an end-to-end protocol defining rules and (continued) procedures for data exchange between hosts. Selecting UDP restricts use of the User Datagram Protocol, • which is used in conjunction with the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of message units.

  • Page 63: Filters Page Action Buttons

    Configuration FILTERS Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the FILTERS Page, you will see two click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for FILTERS Page configuration options.

  • Page 64: Filters Page Examples - Establishing Parental Controls On Internet Use

    Section 3 FILTERS Page Examples – Establishing Parental Controls on Internet Use The WA840 filters can allow you to restrict use of your broadband connection in a variety of ways: • Blocking use of the Internet at one or more PCs in your home, at all times (e.g., there is a dedicated PC in the home for homework, where Internet surfing is not required) Blocking use of the Internet at one or more PCs in your home, at particular times...
  • Page 65 Configuration Blocking Internet Use at All Times – Using IP Addresses For this example, we assume that: • there is one PC to be restricted, and • the IP address assigned to that PC is 192.168.40.4. 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.

  • Page 66: Blocking Internet Use At Particular Times

    Section 3 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.
  • Page 67 Configuration Step 3: Under Destination Port Range, enter the entire port range (0 through 65535) on each line. Step 4: Under From Day and To Day, select the first day the restrictions should be in place, and then the first day the restrictions should no longer be in place. If a filtering period begins and ends on the same day, the same day should be entered in From Day and To Day.

  • Page 68: Blocking Specific Types Of Internet Use At Particular Times

    Section 3 Step 6: At the end of each line, check the Enabled box to engage the filters. Step 7: At the bottom of the page, click the Apply action button. Blocking Specific Types of Internet Use at Particular Times When using the LAN Usage Filters, you have the additional opportunity to establish Internet controls on specific ports.
  • Page 69 Configuration Step 2: Under Protocol, select the protocol which applies to the communications to be restricted. Step 3: Under Destination Port Range, enter the port(s) to be restricted. Step 4: Under From Day and To Day, select the first day the restrictions should be in place, and then the first day the restrictions should no longer be in place.

  • Page 70: The Routing Configuration Page

    Section 3 Configuration The ROUTING Configuration Page This page allows you to configure port forwarding and triggering rules for your WA840. These rules can allow specific clients on your local network to run and share certain programs that use the Internet. (NOTE: Your WA840 must be configured as a wireless-only router to use the routing capabilities) Figure 3-5 ROUTING Page ROUTING Page –...

  • Page 71: Routing Page - All Configuration Options

    Configuration ROUTING Page – All Configuration Options Field DMZ IP Sets one device on your local network (specified by IP address) to Address: be a De-militarized Zone (DMZ). (ADVANCED) A DMZ receives all broadband communication requests that might otherwise be blocked by the Access Point’s firewall, as is often needed for real-time Internet gaming.
  • Page 72 Section 3 Port Forwards: (2) LAN IP Address: (continued) 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: (3) LAN Port Range: These two fields (“Start”...
  • Page 73 Configuration Port Triggers: Selecting TCP monitors the Transmission Control Protocol, • (continued) an end-to-end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts. • 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.
  • Page 74 Section 3 Port Triggers: Below are common Port Trigger entries for some popular Internet (continued) applications: ® Instant Messenger (1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 5190 (3) Inbound Protocol: TCP (4) Inbound Port Range: 5190 ® DirectX (1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 47624 (3) Inbound Protocol: TCP (4) Inbound Port Range: 2300-2400...

  • Page 75: Routing Page Action Buttons

    Configuration ROUTING Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the ROUTING Page, you will see two click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for ROUTING Page configuration options.

  • Page 76: The Wireless Configuration Page

    Section 3 Configuration The WIRELESS Configuration Page Figure 3-9 WIRELESS Page – Wireless Modes / Performance 3-42 WA840...
  • Page 77 Configuration Section 3 This page allows you to configure the wireless network created by your WA840’s built-in wireless access point. You can consider the WIRELESS page to be divided into three key sets of options: 1) Wireless Mode / Performance Options: Configuration options tied to establishing wireless connections between the WA840 and client devices on your local network.

  • Page 78: Wireless Page - Commonly Used Configuration Options

    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: 3-44 white on the WIRELESS Page, for Description motorola + the Wireless MAC address Configuration WA840...

  • Page 79: Wireless Page - All Configuration Options

    Description versions of WA840 hardware may include multiple wireless interfaces. Built-in WA840 Wireless MAC address, as motorola + the Wireless MAC address Selecting Open enables SSID broadcasting and responses to passive scans by clients. Selecting Closed disables SSID broadcasting; the WA840 will respond only to active scans by clients.

  • Page 80: Options Related To: Ensuring Interoperability With Wireless Devices

    Section 3 Options related to: ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY WITH WIRELESS DEVICES Field Wireless Enabled: Enables wireless operation on this interface. (ADVANCED) Select Yes or No. FACTORY DEFAULT: Country: Identifies the country name in which the wireless operation parameters are set to comply with. Currently United States is the only option.

  • Page 81: Options Related To: Customizing Wireless Data Throughput

    Configuration Field 802.11g Protection When 802.11g and 802.11b devices are used together, the Mode: wireless performance of 802.11g devices is typically reduced, as part of enabling the system to be backward compatible. (ADVANCED) The WA840 is equipped to be able to minimize this performance impact on 802.11g devices, in a “mixed”...

  • Page 82: Options Related To: Optimizing Wireless Operation For Your Environment

    Section 3 Field Multicast Rate: Sets a specific value for the wireless data rate for multicast/ broadcast applications, since these applications can absorb (ADVANCED) network capacity more quickly. You can select a specific data rate from those in the pull-down list, to force multicasts or broadcasts to fall within a certain capacity limit.

  • Page 83: Options Related To: Boosting Wireless Performance

    • • FACTORY DEFAULT: Performance The WA840GP can boost wireless performance by up to 35% Enhancement: when used with Performance Enhanced clients. Performance Enhanced clients include those equipped with (WA840GP only) WN825GP Wireless Notebook Adapters or WPCI810GP Wireless PCI Adapters.
  • Page 84 Select Off disengages the Performance Enhancement. more clients are not Performance Enhanced, but the performance boost will not be seen while those devices are associated with the WA840GP. Mode (above) should be Compatibility or Performance. enabling the Performance Enhancement. WMM Support (below). To enable WMM features, you will need to set Performance Enhancement to Off.

  • Page 85: Options Related To: Optimizing Wireless Performance For Multimedia

    Configuration Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA (Voice and/or Video) Field WMM Support: Enables support for Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) features, which optimize multimedia (e.g., voice, video) sharing over the network. (ADVANCED) • • NOTE: To enable WMM Support, Performance Enhancement FACTORY DEFAULT: Enables No-Acknowledgment operation in WMM, entrusting that Acknowledgement:...
  • Page 86 Section 3 Field EDCA AP and WMM uses a protocol called Enhanced Distributed Channel Client Parameters: Access (EDCA) to prioritize traffic on the wireless network. EDCA requires that wireless devices assign each intended (ADVANCED) transmission a priority, within an Access Category (AC). WMM defines 4 Access Categories: •...

  • Page 87: Options Related To: Configuring The Wa840 As A Wireless Bridge

    Configuration Field EDCA AP and Configuration settings are available to individually adjust EDCA Client Parameters: parameters for WA840 transmissions (EDCA AP parameters) (continued) and for client device transmissions (EDCA Client parameters). You can set, left to right for each Access Category, the following EDCA parameters: •...
  • Page 88 Section 3 Field Wireless Bridge Sets your wireless interface to operate as an Access Operation: Point/Wireless Bridge rather than a Wireless Bridge Only (continued) • • NOTE: For WDS bridge-to-bridge links to operate properly, ensure NOTE: When using Wireless Bridge Only operation, the FACTORY DEFAULT: Bridge Link Wireless bridges periodically check for other bridges with which...

  • Page 89: Options Related To: Restricting Wireless Access To Specific Users

    Configuration Options related to: RESTRICTING WIRELESS ACCESS TO SPECIFIC USERS Field Sets restrictions on which wireless clients (specified by wireless Wireless MAC Restriction Mode: MAC address) are allowed to associate with the WA840. (ADVANCED) • • • NOTE: While MAC address restrictions can provide a level of FACTORY DEFAULT: Restricted Sets a list of up to sixteen wireless clients (specified by wireless...

  • Page 90: Wireless Page Action Buttons

    Section 3 WIRELESS Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the WIRELESS Page, you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for WIRELESS Page configuration options.

  • Page 91: The Security Configuration Page

    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.
  • Page 92 Section 3 You will find that the wireless security settings on the SECURITY page are essentially broken down into enabling two security components on your network: • Authentication methods – means of establishing identification criteria by which wireless clients are recognized (akin to different types of ID cards). WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS 1) 802.11 Authentication, which re-uses encryption keys as identification criteria.

  • Page 93: Security Page - Recommended Configuration Options

    Configuration SECURITY Page – Recommended Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in easy reference. These are the options for which adjustments are recommended in order to establish a new wireless network with quality security measures. These options establish security as per Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standards. If you intend to use wireless devices with the WA840 that are not capable of supporting WPA, then you should establish security measures that are backward compatible with the capabilities of those devices.
  • Page 94 Section 3 Field WPA2-PSK: 3) WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK (above) can be enabled (continued) 4) WPA2-PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption, if FACTORY DEFAULT: RECOMMENDED SETTING: Sets the encryption method(s) to be used with WPA, WPA2, WPA- Encryption: PSK, or WPA2-PSK authentication. (RECOMMENDED) •...

  • Page 95: Security Page - All Configuration Options

    Configuration SECURITY Page – All Configuration Options Options related to: SELECTING WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS Field Wireless Sets the wireless interface to be configured. Interface: NOTE: The WA840 currently offers only one interface; future versions of WA840 hardware may include multiple wireless interfaces. This (ADVANCED) interface will be the same as displayed on the WIRELESS Page.
  • Page 96 Section 3 Field 802.1X • Selecting Enabled sets the WA840 to work with a RADIUS Authentication: server, without engaging WPA or WPA2 (below). (continued) • Selecting Disabled sets the WA840 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”.
  • Page 97 Configuration Field WPA-PSK: Enables Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) authentication using the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) method. (RECOMMENDED) Selecting Enabled engages WPA-PSK. • • Selecting Disabled disengages WPA-PSK. NOTES: 1) WPA-PSK requires a WPA Encryption method (below), and a 2) WPA-PSK does not require the use of a RADIUS server. 3) WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (below) can be enabled 4) WPA-PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption, if FACTORY DEFAULT:...

  • Page 98: Options Related To: Enabling Wireless Encryption Methods

    Section 3 Options related to: ENABLING WIRELESS ENCRYPTION METHODS Field Sets the encryption method(s) to be used with WPA, WPA2, WPA- Encryption: PSK, or WPA2-PSK authentication. (RECOMMENDED) • Selecting TKIP engages Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. Selecting AES engages Advanced Encryption Standard. •...
  • Page 99 Configuration Field Network Key With WPA encryption methods, the WA840 can issue clients new Rotation encryption keys for multicast and broadcast packets on periodic Interval: basis. This field sets that periodic interval in seconds. Leave this field blank, or set the value to zero, to disable this periodic update. (ADVANCED) NOTE: Network Key Rotation Interval is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK is Enabled.

  • Page 100: Options Related To: Setting Up Compatibility With A Radius Server

    Section 3 Options related to: SETTING UP COMPATIBILITY WITH A RADIUS SERVER Field RADIUS Server: Sets the IP address for the RADIUS server. (ADVANCED) NOTE: A RADIUS Server can only be entered if 802.1X Authentication, WPA, or WPA2 (above) is Enabled. FACTORY DEFAULT: RADIUS Port: Sets the port number for the RADIUS server.

  • Page 101: Security Page Action Buttons

    Configuration SECURITY Page Action Buttons At the bottom of the SECURITY Page, you will see two clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for SECURITY Page configuration options.

  • Page 102: Security Page Example - Matching Settings In The Wa840 And Wireless Clients

    Client Security Match Example, • The client is equipped with a Motorola WN825 Wireless Notebook Adapter or a Motorola WPCI810 Wireless PCI Adapter (either of which can support WPA-PSK) and is using the Motorola-provided wireless utility to manage the adapter, and •...
  • Page 103 Configuration Step 4: Open the client’s Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility by right clicking on the wireless icon in the taskbar, and selecting Open Utility. Step 5: On the Wireless Networks tab, locate the Network Name (SSID) for your WA840 in the Available networks window, and click Configure.
  • Page 104 Section 3 Step 6: On the Wireless Network Properties tab, enter the authentication and encryption methods enabled in your WA840, 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. 3-70 Configuration WA840...
  • Page 105 Configuration 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 WA840. WA840 Section 3 3-71...

  • Page 106: The Firmware Configuration Page

    Section 3 The FIRMWARE Configuration Page This page allows you to update the version of firmware installed in your WA840, 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 Downloads”...

  • Page 107: Section 4: Troubleshooting

    Access Point. Contact Us If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website at http://www.motorola.com/homenetworking 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at 1-877-466-8646. Hardware Solutions My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network.

  • Page 108: My Computer Is Experiencing Difficulty In Connecting To The Access Point

    Section 4 My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the access point. Ensure that all of your cabling connections are firmly connected. This includes the cables from the wall to your modem, between the access point and modem, and, if available, from the access point to your PC.

  • Page 109: I Cannot Access The Web-Based Configuration Utility For The Access Point

    Troubleshooting 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>Accessories>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.

  • Page 110: How Do I Extend My Wireless Network To Cover More Area

    You need more than one access point with Wireless Distribution System (WDS) enabled to expand your wireless network. For example, if you are running a WA840G or WA840GP, you will need another wireless Access Point (AP), most likely a WA840G or WA840GP (however if you use other access points or routers to expand your wireless network;...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Section 4 Using the utility provided with your wireless client, you must enter the same key that is entered in the WA840. If more than one WEP Network Key is entered in the WA840, 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.

  • Page 112: Section 5:Glossary

    Section 5: Glossary Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The WA840 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.
  • Page 113 Section 5 Basic Service Set. A configuration of Access Points that communicate with each other without resorting any infrastructure. Also known as Ad-Hoc networks. Also see ESS. Client In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing from the server.
  • Page 114 The DNS lookup table is a distributed Internet database; no one DNS server lists all domain name to IP address matches. Domain Name A unique name, such as motorola.com, that maps to an IP address. Domain names are typically much easier to remember than are IP addresses. See DNS.
  • Page 115 Section 5 DSSS Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum. DSSS is a transmission technology used in WLAN transmissions where a data signal at the sending station is combined with a higher data rate bit sequence, or chipping code, that divides the user data according to a spreading ratio.
  • Page 116 Glossary 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. Gateway A device that enables communication between networks using different protocols.
  • Page 117 Section 5 IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (http://www.ieee.org) is an organization that produces standards, technical papers, and symposiums for the electrical and electronic industries and is accredited by ANSI. 802.11b and 802.11g are examples of standards they have produced. Internet A worldwide collection of interconnected networks using TCP/IP.
  • Page 118 Glossary 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. The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest amount of data that can be transmitted in one discrete message on a given physical network.
  • Page 119 Section 5 PCMCIA The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet connectivity. ping A network function that tests host reachability by sending a small packet to the host and waiting for a reply.
  • Page 120 Glossary RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones. RJ-45 An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks. Roaming The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to another AP seamlessly.
  • Page 121 Section 5 Static IP Address An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a static IP address must be assigned manually. The opposite of Dynamic IP Address. Station IEEE 802.11b term for wireless client. Subscriber A user who accesses television, data, or other services from a service provider.
  • Page 122 Glossary Tunnel To place packets inside other packets to send over a network. The protocol of the enclosing packet is understood by each endpoint, or tunnel interface, where the packet enters and exits the network. VPNs rely on tunneling to create a secure network. Tunneling requires the following protocol types: A carrier protocol, such as TCP, used by the network that the data travels over...
  • Page 123 Section 5 A virtual private network is a private network that uses “virtual” connections (tunnels) routed over a public network (usually the Internet) to provide a secure and fast connection; usually to users working remotely at home or in small branch offices. A VPN connection provides security and performance similar to a dedicated link (for example, a leased line), but at much lower cost.
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