Contents

Section 1:Overview _____________________________________ 1-1
Features.....1-2 Understanding Your User Guide...1-3 Box Contents....1-3 Understanding Functions....1-4 Access Point....1-4 LAN.....1-4 TCP/IP.....1-4
Static IP Address.....1-4 Dynamic IP Address.....1-4
Positioning Your Access Point....1-4 Wireless Range.....1-5
Technical Specifications....1-5
Type of Networks....1-5 Access Point Mode....1-6 WDS Access Point Mode....1-6 Wireless-Only Broadband Router Mode...1-6 Access Point Physical Description...1-8 Back of Access Point....1-8 Front of Access Point....1-9 LED Description....1-10
Section 2: Installation ___________________________________ 2-1
Hardware Setup.....2-1 Antenna Installation.....2-1 Access Point Physical Installation....2-2
Horizontal Installation....2-2 Vertical Installation.....2-3 Wall Mount Installation....2-3
Electrical Connection to Access Point...2-6 Easy Software Setup....2-7 Manual Software Setup.....2-7 Wired Connection to Access Point...2-7 Wireless Connection to Access Point...2-8 Configure Your Computers....2-10 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME...2-11 Configuring Windows 2000....2-13 Configuring Windows XP...2-16
Contents 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 BASIC Page All Configuration Options...3-6
Options related to: CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY.3-6 Options related to: ENABLING PRIMARY ACCESS POINT FUNCTIONS..3-6 Options related to: ENABLING TIME-RELATED FUNCTIONS..3-8 Options related to: LOGGING WA840 ACTIVITY...3-9
BASIC Page Action Buttons....3-10 The LAN (Local Area Network) Configuration Page...3-11 LAN Page Commonly Used Configuration Options...3-11 LAN Page All Configuration Options...3-12
Options related to: SELECTING THE WA840 LOCAL AREA NETWORK PROTOCOL.....3-12 Options related to: ENABLING THE WA840 BUILT-IN DHCP SERVER..3-13 Options related to: OPTIMIZING LOCAL AREA NETWORK ROUTING..3-14
LAN Page Action Buttons....3-15 The WAN (Wide Area Network) Configuration Page...3-16 WAN Page Commonly Used Configuration Options...3-17 WAN Page All Configuration Options...3-18
Options related to: SELECTING THE WA840 BROADBAND CONNECTION PROTOCOL.....3-18 Options related to: SETTING UP A STATIC BROADBAND CONNECTION..3-19 Options related to: SETTING UP A PPPoE BROADBAND CONNECTION..3-20 Options related to: SETTING UP A LINK TO A DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE.....3-22 Options related to: OPTIMIZING WAN ROUTING...3-23

WAN Page Action Buttons....3-24 The STATUS Configuration Page....3-25 STATUS Page Configuration Options....3-25 The FILTERS Configuration Page....3-26 FILTERS Page Commonly Used Configuration Options...3-26 FILTERS Page All Configuration Options...3-27 FILTERS Page Action Buttons....3-29 FILTERS Page Examples Establishing Parental Controls on Internet Use..3-30
Blocking Internet Use at All Times LAN DHCP Server Enabled..3-30 Blocking Internet Use at All Times LAN DHCP Server Disabled...3-31 Blocking Internet Use at Particular Times...3-32 Blocking Specific Types of Internet Use at Particular Times...3-34
The ROUTING Configuration Page....3-36
ROUTING Page Commonly Used Configuration Options...3-36 ROUTING Page All Configuration Options...3-37 ROUTING Page Action Buttons...3-41 The WIRELESS Configuration Page....3-42 WIRELESS Page Commonly Used Configuration Options..3-44 WIRELESS Page All Configuration Options....3-45
Options related to: ESTABLISHING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK..3-45 Options related to: ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY WITH WIRELESS DEVICES..3-46 Options related to: CUSTOMIZING WIRELESS DATA THROUGHPUT..3-47 Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS OPERATION FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT....3-48 Options related to: BOOSTING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE...3-49 Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA.3-51 Options related to: CONFIGURING THE WA840 AS A WIRELESS BRIDGE.3-53 Options related to: RESTRICTING WIRELESS ACCESS TO SPECIFIC USERS..3-55
WIRELESS Page Action Buttons...3-56 The SECURITY Configuration Page...3-57 SECURITY Page Recommended Configuration Options..3-59 SECURITY Page All Configuration Options....3-61
Options related to: SELECTING WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS..3-61 Options related to: ENABLING WIRELESS ENCRYPTION METHODS..3-64 Options related to: SETTING UP COMPATIBILITY WITH A RADIUS SERVER..3-66
SECURITY Page Action Buttons...3-67 SECURITY Page Example Matching Settings in the WA840 and Wireless Clients..3-68 The FIRMWARE Configuration Page....3-72 FIRMWARE Page Configuration Options...3-72
Section 4: Troubleshooting ______________________________ 4-1
Contact Us....4-1 Hardware Solutions.....4-1
My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the access point..4-2
Software Solutions.....4-2

Technical Specifications Your wireless access point uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11 or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). This standard is subdivided into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used, designated by the lower case letter after the standard. For example, your access point supports both the b and g specifications. The 802.11b specification transmits data rates up to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g specification transmits data rates up to 54 Mbps. These are theoretical speeds so your performance may vary. The radio waves radiate out in a donut-shaped pattern. The waves travel through walls and floors, but transmission power and distance are affected. The theoretical distance limit is 1,000 feet (305 meters), but actual throughput and distance varies. Both standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range, meaning other electrical appliances also might interfere with the access point televisions, radios, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones. Thus positioning your access point where it encounters the least interference gains the greatest benefit to maintaining a quality connection.

Type of Networks

Your access point can be used in several ways. The following examples illustrate the flexibility of your WA840. Some examples require additional hardware.

Access Point Mode

In this mode, the WA840 connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network. This example shows the most likely use for the access point, because it shares an Internet connection with your laptop or other wireless client.

WDS Access Point Mode

In this mode, the WA840 wirelessly connects its wireless clients to other access points.
Wireless-Only Broadband Router Mode
Your wireless access point serves as the centerpiece of your network, allowing you to share files, printers, and the Internet connection. A sample wireless-only broadband router setup is shown below:
The Internet communicates with the modem which in turn communicates with the access point. The access point acts as the gateway router to your network; it sends devices information such as requests for Internet access, file sharing, or multiplayer games. The access point acts as a gateway router for your network; it intelligently distributes information to allow sharing of a single broadband connection. Devices on the network can share Internet access, files, and/or games, all while protected by the router from unauthorized access from the public domain.

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FO R HO M E O R O F FICE U SE
Refer to your wireless adapters documentation for instructions on how to review and adjust these settings.
NOTE: You can make wireless connections between the WA840 and other devices by repeating Steps 3 and 4 with each of those devices, but it is recommended to wait until after securing your wireless network to do so.
Once the PC is communicating with the WA840, you can proceed to Section 3: Configuration to access the built-in Web-based Configuration Utility and configure the WA840: a. For a typical WA840 configuration as a wireless access point or as a wireless-only broadband router, review and adjust as necessary only those configuration options designated as commonly used or recommended. These fields are labeled with white letters. For advanced WA840 configuration, review and adjust any and all configuration options as desired. Field codes requiring more advanced knowledge to configure are labeled with black letters.
In either case, it is recommended that you first use the Web-based Configuration Utility to establish security measures on your wireless network, and re-connect securely to the WA840, prior to making any other changes to the WA840.

Configure Your Computers

For initial configuration, you need to configure the PCs network setting to specify a static IP address for the computer that is going to communicate with the access point. After initial configuration: If Using DHCP Not using DHCP Then Reconfigure the PCs settings to Obtain An IP Address Automatically. Continue to use the Static IP settings.
This section includes information on configuring computers with the following operating systems: Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Determine the operating system for each computer you will include in your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network settings for that PC.
Configuring Windows 98SE and ME
3 Click Start. Select Settings > Control Panel. Double-click Network. The Network window is displayed.
On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for the appropriate Ethernet adapter on your PC. There may be multiple adapters installed choose only the one that is configured for your adapter. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is the appropriate choice.

Connection Logging:

Sets the types of wireless-only router connections to be logged. Selecting Accepted will only log accepted connections. Selecting Denied will only log denied connections. Selecting Disabled will log neither accepted nor denied connections. Selecting Both will log both accepted and denied connections. Disabled
BASIC Page Action Buttons
At the bottom of the BASIC Page, you will see four clickable buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for BASIC Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an Applying Changes page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
If no errors were made in the new selections, the prior selections (including any default settings) will be overridden with your new selections. If errors were made in the new selections, you can return to the BASIC Page to correct and re-apply them.
NOTE: Applying changes on the BASIC Page will reboot your WA840. During a reboot, you may temporarily lose your connection to the Web-based Configuration Utility.

Cancel

Cancels all changes you have made on the BASIC Page, reverting the page to its previously saved configuration. Any new selections will be deleted, and not be applied. Restarts your WA840. This can be used to reset WA840 logs and refresh information. This button resets all configuration options to their original factory default settings.
NOTE: This button will reset configuration options on all pages to defaults, not just the options on the BASIC Page.
Restart Restore Factory Configuration
The LAN (Local Area Network) Configuration Page
This page allows you to configure your WA840 to support wireless connections to devices within your local home or small office wireless network. Figure 3-4 Local Area Network (LAN) Page
LAN Page Commonly Used Configuration Options
None of the configuration options on the LAN Page typically require any adjustment from factory defaults, to support most typical uses of the WA840 as a wireless access point or a wireless-only broadband router. Therefore, none of the configuration options on the LAN Page are highlighted in white. LAN Page configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.

ROUTING Page Commonly Used Configuration Options
None of the configuration options on the ROUTING Page typically require any adjustment from factory defaults, to support most typical uses of the WA840 as a wireless-only router. Therefore, none of the configuration options on the ROUTING Page are highlighted in white. ROUTING Page configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.
ROUTING Page All Configuration Options

Field DMZ IP Address:

Description Sets one device on your local network (specified by IP address) to be a De-militarized Zone (DMZ). A DMZ receives all broadband communication requests that might otherwise be blocked by the Access Points firewall, as is often needed for real-time Internet gaming. Leave this field blank if no DMZ is desired.

Port Forwards:

Sets rules for forwarding inbound broadband communications, destined to specific WAN ports, to specific clients on your local network (specified by IP address). You may optionally specify a destination port range on the LAN side of the WA840 as well. This feature can be particularly useful to support a web server, or other special service, on your local network.
You can store up to 20 port forwarding rules, and selectively enable one or more of them when desired, using the Enabled checkbox at the end of each row.
NOTE: Port forwards will be applied in the order in which they are listed on this page.
For each port forward, the following 3 items can be entered: (1) WAN Port Range: These two fields (Start and End) define a range of WAN ports that will be monitored as part of the port forward. To forward communications from a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information must be entered for each port forward.
Port Forwards: (continued)
(2) LAN IP Address: Sets the client on your local network (specified by IP address) to which communications will be forwarded. This information must be entered for each port forward.
(3) LAN Port Range: These two fields (Start and End) define a range of LAN ports to which communications will be forwarded. To forward to a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information is optional for each port forward.

Port Triggers:

Sets rules for forwarding inbound communications (from your broadband connection) based on specific outbound communications (or triggers) from a LAN client. Specifically, if a LAN client transmits to the Internet using any of a set of outbound destination ports, they will be forwarded Internet responses that are received on a corresponding set of inbound destination ports. You may optionally specify a destination port range for forwards, on the LAN side of the WA840, as well. This feature can be particularly useful to support real-time games which require Internet responses to game activity. These responses might otherwise be blocked by the WA840 firewall.

You can store up to 20 port triggers, and selectively enable one or more of them when desired, using the Enabled checkbox at the end of each row. If more port triggers are required, especially for a single client, you should consider configuring the client as a DMZ.
NOTE: Port triggers will be applied in the order in which they are listed on this page.
For each port trigger, the following 5 items can be entered: (1) Outbound Protocol This field specifies the Internet communication protocol that will be monitored on specified outbound ports. (continued on next page)
Port Triggers: (continued)
Selecting TCP monitors the Transmission Control Protocol, an end-to-end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts. Selecting UDP monitors the User Datagram Protocol, which is used in conjunction with the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of message units. TCP
This selection must be made for each port trigger.
(2) Outbound Port Range These two fields (Start and End) define a range of outbound destination ports that will be monitored as part of the port trigger. To monitor a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information must be entered for each port trigger.
(3) Inbound Protocol This field specifies the Internet communication protocol that will be monitored, for forwarding in response to the outbound trigger. Selections are TCP and UDP, as was the case when selecting the Outbound Protocol. This selection must be made for each port trigger.
(4) Inbound Port Range These two fields (Start and End) define a range of inbound destination ports on the WAN connection that will be monitored in response to the port trigger. To monitor communications from a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information must be entered for each port trigger.
(5) To Port Range: These two fields (Start and End) define a range of LAN ports to which communications will be forwarded, in response to the port trigger. To forward communications to a single port, enter the same port number in both fields. This information is optional for each port trigger.

Below are common Port Trigger entries for some popular Internet applications: AOL Instant MessengerTM
(1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 5190 (3) Inbound Protocol: TCP (4) Inbound Port Range: 5190

DirectX 7

(1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 47624 (3) Inbound Protocol: TCP (4) Inbound Port Range: 2300-2400 and (1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 47624 (3) Inbound Protocol: UDP (4) Inbound Port Range: 2300-2400

DirectX 8

(1) Outbound Protocol: UDP (2) Outbound Port Range: 6073 (3) Inbound Protocol: UDP (4) Inbound Port Range: 2302-2400

Net2Phone

(1) Outbound Protocol: UDP (2) Outbound Port Range: 6801 (3) Inbound Protocol: UDP (4) Inbound Port Range: 6801

NetMeeting and H.323

(1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 1720 (3) Inbound Protocol: TCP (4) Inbound Port Range: 1024-65534 and (1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 1720 (3) Inbound Protocol: UDP (4) Inbound Port Range: 1024-65534

QuickTime

(1) Outbound Protocol: TCP (2) Outbound Port Range: 554 (3) Inbound Protocol: UDP (4) Inbound Port Range: 6970-6999
ROUTING Page Action Buttons
At the bottom of the ROUTING Page, you will see two click-able buttons to process any desired changes to the configuration options. Button Apply Purpose This button allows you to apply the settings you have selected for ROUTING Page configuration options. When you click the Apply button, you will see an Applying Changes page that shows the status of validating and committing the new selections that have been made.
If no errors were made in the new selections, the prior selections (including any default settings) will be overridden with your new selections. If errors were made in the new selections, you can return to the ROUTING Page to correct and re-apply them. Cancel Cancels all changes you have made on the ROUTING Page, reverting the page to its previously saved configuration. Any new selections will be deleted and not be applied.
The WIRELESS Configuration Page
Figure 3-9 WIRELESS Page Wireless Modes / Performance
This page allows you to configure the wireless network created by your WA840s built-in wireless access point. You can consider the WIRELESS page to be divided into three key sets of options: 1) Wireless Mode / Performance Options: Configuration options tied to establishing wireless connections between the WA840 and client devices on your local network. Figure 3-9a Top of WIRELESS Page Wireless Modes / Performance
2) Wireless Quality of Service (WMM) Options: Configuration options tied to optimizing wireless network performance for multimedia applications. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is an interoperability standard, sponsored by the Wi-Fi Alliance. It provides multimedia enhancements for Wi-Fi networks that can improve the user experience for audio, video, and voice applications, by prioritizing traffic demands from different applications. More information about WMM can be found in the descriptions of WMM-related configuration options to follow, and on the public web site sponsored by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Figure 3-9b Middle of WIRELESS Page Wireless Quality of Service (WMM)

FACTORY DEFAULT: Long

Maximum Associations:
Sets a limit on the number of wireless clients that can be simultaneously associated with the WA840. The entered value must be between 1 and 256.

FACTORY DEFAULT: 128

Options related to: BOOSTING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE (with compatible clients)

Field Frame Bursting:

Description The WA840 can improve wireless network efficiency by encapsulating more useful data packets within transmissions over a given time period, reducing the transmission overhead. To function, this Frame Bursting feature must also be supported and enabled in associated wireless clients. Selecting On engages Frame Bursting. Selecting Off disengages Frame Bursting. on WA840G, On on WA840GP
Performance Enhancement: (WA840GP only)
The WA840GP can boost wireless performance by up to 35% when used with Performance Enhanced clients. Performance Enhanced clients include those equipped with WN825GP Wireless Notebook Adapters or WPCI810GP Wireless PCI Adapters. Select On engages the Performance Enhancement.
Description Select Off disengages the Performance Enhancement.
1) The Performance Enhancement can be On even if one or more clients are not Performance Enhanced, but the performance boost will not be seen while those devices are associated with the WA840GP. 2) When using the Performance Enhancement, the Wireless Mode (above) should be Compatibility or Performance. 3) It is recommended to enable Frame Bursting (above) when enabling the Performance Enhancement. 4) The Performance Enhancement is not compatible with WMM Support (below). To enable WMM features, you will need to set Performance Enhancement to Off.

FACTORY DEFAULT: On

Field Performance Enhancement: (WA840GP only) (continued)
on WA840GP Off (greyed out and unchangeable) on WA840G
Options related to: OPTIMIZING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA (Voice and/or Video)

Field WMM Support:

Description Enables support for Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) features, which optimize multimedia (e.g., voice, video) sharing over the network. Selecting On engages WMM features. Selecting Off disengages WMM features.

NOTE: To enable WMM Support, Performance Enhancement (above) must be Off.
Enables No-Acknowledgment operation in WMM, entrusting that NoAcknowledgement: the WA840 and clients can share prioritization settings without the need to transmit acknowledgement messages. (ADVANCED) Disabling acknowledgement messages can free up wireless network capacity, but can increase opportunities for errors if strong wireless connections are not established between the WA840 and all WMM-enabled clients. Selecting On entrusts that prioritization can occur without acknowledgement messages. Selecting Off mandates acknowledgement messages.
Description WMM uses a protocol called Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA) to prioritize traffic on the wireless network. EDCA requires that wireless devices assign each intended transmission a priority, within an Access Category (AC). WMM defines 4 Access Categories: Voice, to give voice traffic the highest priority, since it has the least tolerance for delays and/or loss of data. Video, to give video a higher priority than other traffic, and optimize real-time video display. Best Effort, for legacy devices, and/or any other traffic sensitive to delays (e.g., general Internet surfing). Background, for lowest priority traffic with limited sensitivity to delays (e.g., printing).
Field EDCA AP and Client Parameters:
EDCA manages queues of transmissions within each of these ACs, allocating slots of time (or transmit opportunities) to each, based on three prioritization settings, set per AC: Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number (AISFN), a minimum number of slots a transmission will wait in between transmission opportunities. Contention Window (CW), a minimum and maximum number of slots randomly added to the AIFSN, in order to minimize conflicts between transmissions. Transmit Opportunity Limit (TXOP limit), the length of time allocated to a transmission one it reaches the top of a queue. For example, video is typically given larger TXOP limits because it is more data-intensive.
The WA840 manages EDCA prioritization across the network.

Remember that securing your wireless network requires that you use the same authentication and encryption methods in the WA840 and in the devices with which it will communicate. If you have a set of wireless devices with varying authentication and/or encryption capabilities, the WA840 can concurrently support multiple methods, accommodating some combinations.
SECURITY Page Recommended Configuration Options
The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the SECURITY Page for easy reference. These are the options for which adjustments are recommended in order to establish a new wireless network with quality security measures. These options establish security as per Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standards. If you intend to use wireless devices with the WA840 that are not capable of supporting WPA, then you should establish security measures that are backward compatible with the capabilities of those devices. Field WPA-PSK:

(RECOMMENDED)

Description Enables WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) authentication. Requires a WPA Pass Phrase. It is recommended to enable WKPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK concurrently to support clients with mixed capabilities. Selecting Enabled engages WPA-PSK. Selecting Disabled disengages WPA-PSK.
1) WPA-PSK requires a WPA Encryption method (below), and a WPA Pass Phrase (below). 2) WPA-PSK does not require the use of a RADIUS server. 3) WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (below) can be enabled concurrently, to support devices with mixed capabilities. 4) WPA-PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption, if needed for backward compatibility. WEP Encryption is enabled separately from WPA Encryption (below).
FACTORY DEFAULT: Disabled RECOMMENDED SETTING: Enabled

NOTES:

WPA2-PSK:
Enables WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) authentication. Requires a WPA Pass Phrase. It is recommended to enable WKPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK concurrently to support clients with mixed capabilities. Selecting Enabled engages WPA2-PSK. Selecting Disabled disengages WPA2-PSK.
1) WPA2-PSK requires a WPA Encryption method (below), and a WPA Pass Phrase (below). 2) WPA2-PSK does not require the use of a RADIUS server.
3) WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK (above) can be enabled concurrently, to support devices with mixed capabilities. 4) WPA2-PSK can be used concurrently with WEP Encryption, if needed for backward compatibility. WEP Encryption is enabled separately from WPA Encryption (below).

Field WPA2-PSK: (continued)

WPA Encryption:

Sets the encryption method(s) to be used with WPA, WPA2, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK authentication. Selecting TKIP engages Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. Selecting AES engages Advanced Encryption Standard. Selecting TKIP + AES allows the WA840 to support a mix of devices using these two encryption methods.
NOTE: WPA Encryption is greyed out and unchangeable unless WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK is Enabled.
FACTORY DEFAULT: TKIP RECOMMENDED SETTING: TKIP

WPA Pass Phrase:

Sets the pass phrase (or Pre-Shared Key) that will be used to generate encryption keys, with WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication. The entered pass phrase must be: between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters, or exactly 64 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F). A WPA Pass Phrase of at least 20 characters is strongly recommended, for stronger security. For security reasons, the pass phrase is not immediately readable, while it is being entered. After you apply your changes to the SECURITY Page (i.e., by clicking the Apply button at the bottom of the page), you can use the Show button to the right of this field to review the entered value. This will allow you to recall your WPA Pass Phrase and enter it into the wireless devices with which the WA840 will communicate.
NOTE: A WPA Pass Phrase cannot be entered unless WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is Enabled.
(blank) Pass Phrase of at least 20 characters

RECOMMENDED SETTING: A

SECURITY Page All Configuration Options
Options related to: SELECTING WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION METHODS
NOTE: The WA840 currently offers only one interface; future versions of WA840 hardware may include multiple wireless interfaces. This interface will be the same as displayed on the WIRELESS Page.

802.11 Authentication:

Enables a shared authentication method, whereby encryption keys are re-used as identification criteria for wireless clients. This shared authentication assumes that Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is used, and that WEP encryption keys have previously been shared between the client and access point. Selecting Open disables 802.11 authentication. Selecting Shared enables 802.11 authentication.

WEP Encryption:

Enables Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Selecting Enabled engages WEP. Selecting Disabled disengages WEP.
NOTE: WEP Encryption requires the entry of at least one WEP Network Key (below).

WEP Network Keys 1-4:

Sets up to four specific encryption keys which be used with WEP encryption. You can enter 64-bit keys or 128-bit keys: 64-bit keys must be made up of either 5 case-sensitive ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F). 128-bit keys must be made up of either 13 case-sensitive ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F).
1) You can only enter WEP Network Keys if WEP Encryption (above) is Enabled. 2) Do not enter simple patters of numbers (e.g., all zeroes) as WEP Network Keys. These keys would not be secure. 3) WEP Network Keys need not be entered if 802.1X Authentication (above) is Enabled, since the RADIUS server will dynamically generate keys. 4) If WEP Encryption and WPA Encryption (above) are concurrently Enabled, Network Key slots 1 and 4 are reserved for WPA functions and you will only be able to enter WEP Network Keys into slots 2 and 3.

FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank)

Current WEP Network Key Index:
Sets which WEP Network Key (above) will be used for encryption. Select from 1 to 4.
NOTE: If WEP Encryption and WPA Encryption (above) are concurrently Enabled, Network Key slots 1 and 4 are reserved for WPA functions and the Current WEP Network Key Index will only be able to select between 2 and 3.

FACTORY DEFAULT: 1

Options related to: SETTING UP COMPATIBILITY WITH A RADIUS SERVER

Field RADIUS Server:

Description Sets the IP address for the RADIUS server.
NOTE: A RADIUS Server can only be entered if 802.1X Authentication, WPA, or WPA2 (above) is Enabled.

RADIUS Port:

Sets the port number for the RADIUS server.
NOTE: RADIUS Port is greyed out and unchangeable unless 802.1X Authentication, WPA, or WPA2 (above) is Enabled.

WA840G

WA840GP

Wireless Access Points WA840
Expansive enough for everyone in the home. Motorolas Wireless Access Points redefine networking with effortless 802.11g wireless access.
These Wireless Access Points are the base of a powerful, 802.11g wireless network. Ready to support everyone in your home or small office, theyre designed to deliver speed, reliability, mobility and a little something extra: convenience.
Supports wireless data rates up to 54 Mbps1 thats up
WA840GP PERFORMANCE ENHANCED
Wireless performance can be up to 35% faster than
to 5 times faster than 802.11b networking
Backwards compatible with 802.11b equipment
standard 802.11g networking
Backwards compatible with 802.11g (data rates up
to 54Mbps) and 802.11b (data rates up to 11Mbps) equipment 1

BENEFITS:

Offers 802.11g wireless connectivity Expansive enough to accommodate everyone in your

FEATURES:

One 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to connect either a
cable modem or a DSL modem
Wireless security features include:
home or small office Roam almost anywhere up to 328 feet (100 m) indoors and up to 1312 feet (400 m) outside (distance depends on user environment) Supports a cable or DSL modem so everyone can share a single broadband connection Everyone can also share files, pictures, peripherals, a printer and more Gamers can play competitors on the network or online 24-hour technical support available via the Web or by toll-free phone
> Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) or Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) > Legacy 64-bit and 128-bit Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) encryption > 802.1X access control Includes an easy-to-use Installation Wizard as well as a Web-based user interface for easy set up

WHATS INCLUDED:

Wireless Access Point Power adapter and cord Ethernet cable Base station stand (WA840GP only) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM containing Installation Wizard and User Guide

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SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARDS IEEE 802.3; IEEE 802.3u; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi Certified; IEEE 802.11g Wi-Fi Certified; WPA Certified NETWORK PROTOCOLS TCP/IP; UDP; DHCP; HTTP; TFTP PORTS WAN One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; RJ-45 connector; full/half duplex; Automatic cross-over/straight cable adaptation (Auto-MDIX) WIRELESS DATA RATES 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps1 with auto-fallback support MODULATION CCK, DQPSK, DPBSK, OFDM RANGE Maximum range: outdoor up to 1312 feet indoor up to 328 feet CHANNELS AND FREQUENCY RANGES 111 United States and Canada: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz WIRELESS SECURITY WPA with TKIP or AES encryption; Legacy 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption; 802.1X access control POWER 100V AC to 240V AC, 50 60Hz INDICATORS Power LED LAN LED Wireless LED WIRELESS TRANSMIT POWER Maximum Transmit Power: +15 dBm PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 4.163'' (L) x 4.935'' (W) x 0.984'' (H) WEIGHT 6.6 oz. WARRANTY Two-year limited warranty OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32 F to 104 F (0 C to 40 C) STORAGE TEMPERATURE -22 F to 176 F (-30 C to 80 C) HUMIDITY 5% to 95% (non-condensing) EMISSIONS FCC Part 15 (Subpart B) REGULATORY APPROVALS 802.11b Wi-Fi Certified; 802.11g Wi-Fi Certified; WPA Certified; FCC Class B, CE

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2 or Netscape Navigator 6.2 or higher Broadband Internet access (cable, DSL or other) with an Ethernet (RJ-45) port Each device on the wireless network requires an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (adapters sold separately) With the WA840GP Performance Enhanced , wireless adapters should be used. CD-ROM drive on your PC For easy installation: > Use the included Installation Wizard or your Web browser for easy set up > Your PC must support one of the following: Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Home or Professional for use of the Installation Wizard >

Recommended for use with Motorolas Broadband Networking Products. These Wireless Access Points are interoperable with all 802.11g and 802.11b certified equipment.
A word about data rates: Data rate is the speed at which individual bits of data flow through a channel. It is not the same speed at which entire files are uploaded or downloaded. These speeds will vary, and are of ten less than the maximum data rate. Upload and download speeds are affected by several factors including, but not limited to: the capacity of and the services offered by your cable operator or broadband service provider, channel capacity, network traffic, computer equipment, type of server, number of connections to server, and availability of Internet router(s).
To view our full line of Broadband Networking Products, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com/homenetworking
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are property of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows, Windows Me, Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape, Netscape Navigator, and the Netscape logo are registered trademarks of Netscape in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi certified is a Certification mark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Motorola, Inc. 2004.

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