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SECTION 1, OVERVIEW
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Section 1:Overview
Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola WR850G Wireless
Broadband Router. With this router you have entered the world of
freedom and independence – freedom from wires and the
independence to communicate wherever YOU choose.
The WR850G is built with both the popular 802.11b wireless standard
and the new nearly 5-times-faster 802.11g standard, providing you
the ultimate in flexibility 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.
Upgradeable firmware keeps the router’s control software up-to-date.
The WR850G captures the latest technology in a package that stays
current, protects your home network, and provides you easy home
network management.
Wireless Broadband Router WR850G
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Your wireless router is really several products built into one unit:
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Wireless Access Point
!
4-port Full Duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch and Router
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Firewall and NAT protection
Wireless Access Point
Connects your router to your laptop wirelessly and allows you to
roam unfettered. Using the 802.11g and 802.11b standards
ensures compliance now and into the future. WPA ensures that
your laptop communicates with your router without fear of
hackers listening in.
4-port Full Duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch and Router
Enables connection of up to 4 PCs directly, or using optional
Motorola Home Networking Wireless products extends your
network. The routing function enables each of your networked
PCs to share a broadband Internet (cable, DSL, or other)
connection.
Firewall and NAT Protection
Protection against Internet intruders is crucial. Of course, the
product also supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections
through the firewall, allowing you the freedom to connect when
you need it.
Also supported are the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and MAC
address filtering protocols, giving you the choice to share your
Internet connection with only those whom you designate.
Your Motorola Wireless Broadband Router WR850G protects and
connects you by sharing your files, Internet connection, printers and
multi-player games, all in one great unit.
Features
The WR850G has the following features:
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CD-ROM based Installation Wizard to provide easy installation
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Web-based configuration of features using any web browser
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Wireless security using WPA, 802.1X Authentication, and
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
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Compatibility with both 802.11g and 802.11b standards
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Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode supporting
peer-to-peer communication with other WR850G or WA840G
units
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Firmware upgrade to stay current with latest specifications
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Firewall protection with NAT translation, IP and MAC address
filtering
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A built-in DHCP server to easily configure a private Local Area
Network (LAN)
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through allowing remote
connection with your corporate network
Understanding your User Guide
The User Guide is subdivided into the following sections:
Overview
Provides a general introduction for using your
product, the type of technology used, and
recommended practices for using it.
Installation
It is assumed that you will use the Installation
Wizard on the CD-ROM to setup your unit.
If not,
then refer to this section for details on getting your
unit up and running.
Once you have completed this section, your unit
will be active and ready to work.
Configuration
Provides descriptive details for using the
Configuration Utility to manage your unit.
Glossary
List of terms and acronyms
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Box Contents
Your box contains the following:
WR850G
Base Station Stand
CD-ROM
Ethernet
Cable
Quick Start
Guide
Power
Adapter
Antenna
Power
Cord
Understanding Functions
The various technologies and features utilized by your wireless router
require some explanation so you can make the correct choices when
configuring your wireless router.
Router
Routers connect two networks together, or in your case, 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 where it does not belong.
The router’s Firewall inspects each packet of data as it flows through
the port before delivering it to the appropriate PC. Network Address
Translation (NAT) translates one set of IP addresses, usually private,
to another set, usually public. This is how your network remains
protected and private on the Internet.
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TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) comprises
the backbone of the Internet. IP moves packets of data between
nodes while TCP verifies delivery from client to server. Every device
you hook up to your wireless router identifies itself with an IP
address. You are able to assign devices on your network with either
a static or dynamically assigned IP address.
Static IP Address
A static IP address is a fixed address that is assigned manually to a
device on the network. Static IP addresses must be unique and
cannot be shared, therefore they are used in situations where the
address should never change, like print servers or PC servers.
If using your wireless router to share an Internet connection, your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have assigned you a static IP
address, which you will use when configuring your router. See more
information in
Configuration
.
Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP number, dynamically or
randomly generated by a DHCP server. The address lasts only as
long as the server allots, usually in the space of a day or two. When
the IP address expires, the client is automatically reassigned a new
IP address, ensuring smooth communication.
If using your wireless router to share an Internet connection, your ISP
might have assigned you a dynamic IP address, which you use when
configuring your router. See more information in
Configuration
.
DHCP Server
A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server assigns IP
addresses to clients connected to the router. Client is the general
term used to describe any wireless device that can connect with your
unit. The client (PC, gaming device, etc.) is automatically assigned
an IP address every time a wireless device is added to your network,
freeing you from manually assigning IP addresses.

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