Motorola WR850GP - Manual (Page 4)

WR850 I
Contents
Section 1: Overview ____________________________________ 1-1
Understanding Your User Guide.......................................................................................................1-3
Box Contents......................................................................................................................................1-3
Understanding Functions..................................................................................................................1-4
Router ...........................................................................................................................................1-4
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................1-4
TCP/IP ..........................................................................................................................................1-4
Static IP Address ..................................................................................................................................1-4
Dynamic IP Address .............................................................................................................................1-5
DHCP Server ................................................................................................................................1-5
Sample Home Network Diagram .......................................................................................................1-5
Router Physical Description .............................................................................................................1-6
Back of Router ..............................................................................................................................1-6
Front of Router..............................................................................................................................1-7
LED Description ............................................................................................................................1-8
Section 2: Installation ___________________________________ 2-1
Physical Installation of the WR850 ...................................................................................................2-1
Positioning Your Router for Optimal Wireless Performance..........................................................2-1
Hardware Setup ............................................................................................................................2-2
Antenna Installation ..............................................................................................................................2-2
Physical Placement...............................................................................................................................2-2
Electrical Connection ............................................................................................................................2-6
Establishing Your First Connection to the WR850..........................................................................2-7
Easy Install Process......................................................................................................................2-7
Manual Install – Wired Connection ...............................................................................................2-7
Manual Install – Wireless Connection ...........................................................................................2-8
Configuring Computers to Communicate with the WR850 ..........................................................2-11
Configuring Windows 98SE and ME...................................................................................................2-12
Configuring Windows 2000 .................................................................................................................2-14
Configuring Windows XP ....................................................................................................................2-17
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