Motorola WR850GP - Manual (Page 16)

Section 2 Installation
2-2 WR850
ƒ 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.
ƒ If possible, position your router so there is direct line of sight between the router and
your other home network devices.
ƒ Avoid placing the router next to large solid objects like computer cases, monitors, walls,
fireplaces, etc. This helps the signal penetrate more cleanly.
ƒ 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.
ƒ Mirrors, especially silver-coated, can reduce transmission performance.
Hardware Setup
Hardware setup includes:
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Antenna Installation: connecting the antenna to the router
ƒ Physical Placement: how and where you physically place your router
ƒ 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 router (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.