Section 1:Overview - Motorola WA840GP User Manual

Section 1:Overview

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Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840GP or Motorola
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Wireless Access Point WA840G .
With the WA840, you can network with everyone in your home or small office — wirelessly.
The centerpiece of a user-friendly wireless network, the WA840 is capable of providing data
rates up to 54 Mbps, which is nearly 5 times faster than 802.11b networking.
Using the WA840, you can effortlessly share files, pictures, peripherals, printers and more
with everyone else on the network. By connecting a broadband modem (cable, DSL or
other) and a router, you can also share a single high speed Internet connection. That's
everyone online, all at the same time.
Because the access point offers both the popular 802.11b wireless standard and the nearly
5-times-faster 802.11g standard, your access point provides you the ultimate in flexibility
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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 WA840GP 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 access point's control software up-to-date. The WA840
captures the latest technology in a package that will stay current for many years, protect
your home network, and provide you with easy home network management.
Wireless Access Point WA840GP Wireless Access Point WA840G
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Unless otherwise stated, this User Guide will use WA840 as the generic term for both the WA840G and WA840GP
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