Motorola WA840G Manuel d'utilisateur

UserGuideWirelessAccessPointWA840G

OVERVIEW SECTION 1 WA840G 1-5 Box Contents Your box contains the following: WA840GBase Station StandCD-ROMEthernet CableQuick StartGuideAntennaPowe

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1-6 WA840G TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) comprises the backbone of the Internet. IP moves pac

OVERVIEW SECTION 1 WA840G 1-7 Positioning Your Access Point To achieve the best wireless performance, review these guidelines before deciding where

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1-8 WA840G Technical Specifications Your wireless access point uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of

OVERVIEW SECTION 1 WA840G 1-9 Type of Networks Your access point can be used in several ways. The following examples illustrate the flexibility of y

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1-10 WA840G Access Point Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your access point

OVERVIEW SECTION 1 WA840G 1-11 Feature Description Reset Button Resets your access point or resets the access point to the default login settings.

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1-12 WA840G LED Description The underlined items represent network activity. LED Condition Color Status 1 Power ON Gr

WA840G 2-1 Section 2:Installation To get your network up and running: ! Set up your hardware. ! Insert the CD-ROM for Software Setup. Follow the

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-2 WA840G 3 To reattach the antenna, screw the antenna connector clockwise on to the threaded knob until firmly seated. D

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. D

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-3 Vertical Installation 1 Insert the access point into the supplied base. Ensure that the antenna’s location is on

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-4 WA840G To mount your access point on the wall: 1 Print the Wall Mounting Template shown on this page: 3.15”[80.00mm]I

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-5 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu to display the Print dialog box: In both the Pages

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-6 WA840G 8 If necessary, seat an anchor in each hole. Use M5 x 38 mm (#10-16 x 1½ inch) screws with a flat underside and

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-7 Electrical Connection to Access Point Your access point does not have an On/Off power switch and therefore will on

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-8 WA840G Manual Software Setup If you’d prefer to manually set up your network, use this section to configure it. This se

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-9 Wireless Connection to Access Point WARNING! When first configuring your access point, it is recommended that use

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-10 WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2AFCC ID: F2NWA840GFOR HOME OR OFFICE USETest ed To C omp lyWith FCC StandardsMODEL :

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-11 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. T

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-12 WA840G 5 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed: 6 Click the IP Address tab. 7 Enter 192.168

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INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-13 Configuring Windows 2000 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Control Panel. 4 Double-click Network an

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-14 WA840G 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TC

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-15 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11 Click OK t

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-16 WA840G Configuring Windows XP This configuration assumes you have retained the default interface for Windows XP. If yo

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-17 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected.

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-18 WA840G 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 in the IP Addres

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 WA840G 2-19 Configure Your Wireless Security Settings Before your access point can communicate securely with your computer, y

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-20 WA840G 2 Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is admin. 3 Enter the Password. The default factory setting

WA840G 3-1 Section 3:Configuration Use the information in this section to modify the access point’s settings. For example you can customize feature

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-2 WA840G 2 Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is admin. 3 Enter the Password. The default factory setting is

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CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-3 Configuring Wireless Network Settings The Wireless Network screens allow you to adjust settings for your wireless

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-4 WA840G Field or Button Description Channel Number Identifies the channel on which the access point communicates. Each

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-5 Configuring Wireless Security Settings The Wireless Security screen allows you to configure wireless security set

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-6 WA840G Field Description ESS Authentication Extended Service Set (ESS). Authentication establishes either an open or sec

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-7 Field Description Encryption Status Determines the type of security encryption algorithms used for the Key. This

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-8 WA840G Field Description Key Input Method Available if PSK and/or WEP is selected. The options are: ! Pass Phrase – de

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-9 Field Description Key Index Use the drop-down list here to select one of the Key Content fields below (Key 1, Ke

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-10 WA840G Field Description Group Key Renewal Interval This is the number of seconds that pass until your access point sen

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-11 Field Description Wireless MAC Access Control List Enables you to control which device accesses your wireless ne

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-12 WA840G Field Description Learned MAC Addresses Displays the MAC addresses (wireless devices only) the access point has

CONTENTSII WA840GConfigure Your Wireless Security Settings ...2-19Logging In ...

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-13 Field Description Station Association List Refresh Click to refresh the Station Association List. MAC Address

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-14 WA840G Advanced Wireless Configuration The Wireless-Advanced screen allows you to turn your wireless network off and on

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-15 Field Description RTS Threshold Allows you to modify the RTS threshold, which is the packet size at which an ac

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-16 WA840G Field Description Basic Rate Set Allows you to set the transmission rate. The access point broadcasts different

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-17 Field Description WDS Restrict Mode Protects your network by assigning access to only the access points you desi

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-18 WA840G Configuring Network Address This screen allows you to change your Connection Mode and IP settings. To access th

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-19 Field Description Subnet Mask Displays the access point’s Subnet Mask address used to connect to your network.

SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 3-20 WA840G Field Description Login Password Login Password Confirm Use this option to change the Password used to log into

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WA840G 3-21 Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings The Configuration Data screen allows you to save and restore your ac

WA840G 4-1 Section 4:Troubleshooting This section details possible solutions to common problems that may occur in using the access point. Contact

WA840G 1-1 Section 1:Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840G. With the WA840G, you can network with ever

SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4-2 WA840G My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the access point. ! Ensure that all of your cable conn

TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 WA840G 4-3 Software Solutions I would like to see if my Internet connection is live. Use the ping command to test the conn

SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4-4 WA840G ! If you receive a reply (For example: Reply from 216.109.125.72…), then your connection to the Internet is li

TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 WA840G 4-5 What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? Some wireless cards do not support Pass P

SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4-6 WA840G I cannot browse past the first screen of the Configuration Utility. Sometimes, especially when upgrading, some

WA840G 5-1 Section 5:Glossary A Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). Adapter A devi

SECTION 5 GLOSSARY 5-2 WA840G BSS Basic Service Set. A configuration of Access Points that communicate with each other without resorting any infrast

GLOSSARY SECTION 5 WA840G 5-3 DNS The Domain Name System is the Internet system for converting domain names (like www.motorola.com) to IP addresses.

SECTION 5 GLOSSARY 5-4 WA840G E ESS An Extended Service Set (ESS) is a set of two or more BSSs that form a single subnetwork. See also BSS. Ethernet

GLOSSARY SECTION 5 WA840G 5-5 H Hexadecimal A base-sixteen numbering system that uses sixteen sequential numbers (0 to 9 and the letters A to F) as

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1-2 WA840G Wireless Access Point WA840G Your wireless access point offers these great features: Wireless Connectivity Connects

SECTION 5 GLOSSARY 5-6 WA840G IP Address A unique 32-bit value that identifies each host on a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP networks route messages based o

GLOSSARY SECTION 5 WA840G 5-7 Multicast A data transmission sent from one sender to multiple receivers. See also broadcast and unicast. N NAT Networ

SECTION 5 GLOSSARY 5-8 WA840G PPP Point-to-Point Protocol is used to transport other protocols, typically for simple links over serial lines. It is

GLOSSARY SECTION 5 WA840G 5-9 Router On IP networks, a device connecting at least two networks, which may or may not be similar. A router is typical

SECTION 5 GLOSSARY 5-10 WA840G Switch On an Ethernet network, a switch filters frames based on the MAC address, in a manner similar to a bridge. A s

GLOSSARY SECTION 5 WA840G 5-11 USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface for add-on devices such as printers, scanners, mice, modems, or keyb

SECTION 5 GLOSSARY 5-12 WA840G WLAN Wireless LAN. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A security regimen developed by IEEE for protection of data on a WLAN.

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OVERVIEW SECTION 1 WA840G 1-3 Your Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840G connects and protects you. Built-in security coupled with upgradeable firmw

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1-4 WA840G Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is divided into the following sections: Overview Describes the access