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Motorola WR850G User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Wireless Broadband Router WR850G...
  • Page 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 3: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    Motorola, Inc., Broadband Communications Sector, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares under sole responsibility that the WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, WPCI810G, and BR700 compile with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1:Overview _______________________ 1-1 Features ... 1-2 Understanding your User Guide ... 1-3 Box Contents ... 1-4 Understanding Functions ... 1-4 Router ...1-4 TCP/IP...1-5 Static IP Address...1-5 Dynamic IP Address...1-5 DHCP Server ...1-5 Simple Home Network Diagram ... 1-6 Wireless Connections ...
  • Page 5 Section 3:Configuration ___________________ 3-1 Using the Configuration Utility...3-1 Logging In ...3-1 Navigation ...3-2 Help, Restart, and Logout ...3-2 Configuring Internet Settings...3-3 Internet - Basic ...3-3 Internet - Advanced...3-7 Internet - Network Diagnostic...3-8 Configuring Wireless Network Settings ...3-9 Wireless - Basic ...3-9 Wireless - Security ...3-11 Wireless - Site Monitor ...3-18 Wireless - Advanced ...3-19...
  • Page 6 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 ®...

  • Page 7: Section 1:Overview

    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.

  • Page 8: Understanding Your User Guide

    OVERVIEW A built-in DHCP server to easily configure a private Local Area Network (LAN) 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 Installation Configuration Glossary...

  • Page 9: Box Contents

    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. Antenna Ethernet CD-ROM WR850G Power Power Adapter Cord SECTION 1, OVERVIEW OVERVIEW...

  • Page 10: Tcp/Ip

    OVERVIEW SECTION 1 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.

  • Page 11: Simple Home Network Diagram

    SECTION 1 Simple Home Network Diagram Your wireless router serves as the centerpiece of your network, allowing you to share files, printers, and the Internet connection. A sample Local Area Network (LAN) is shown below: The Internet communicates with the modem which in turn communicates with the router.

  • Page 12: Wireless Range

    OVERVIEW Wireless Range The following lists the expected wireless range of the unit. This table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions. Data Rate 54 Mbps 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 or 1 Mbps Recommended Wireless Environment The following information helps you achieve the best wireless performance: Placing your base station in the physical center of your network is...

  • Page 13: Router Physical Description

    SECTION 1 Router Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your unit. Back of Router The following illustration shows the WR850G back panel: Feature Power Reset Button Reset Power Description The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter.

  • Page 14: Front Of Router

    OVERVIEW Feature Ports 1-4 Antenna Front of Router The following illustration shows the WR850G front panel: The LEDs of the router indicate its operational status. Description These four ports can connect your LAN with Ethernet cables. This enables communication among clients, such as PCs or print servers, on the network.

  • Page 15: Led Description

    SECTION 1 LED Description The underlined items represent network activity. Condition 1 Power Blinking Blinking/OFF 2 Modem Blinking ON/Blinking ON/Blinking 3 Wireless ON/Blinking ON/Blinking 4 LAN (x4) ON/Blinking ON/Blinking 1-10 Color Status Green The device is powered on and operating normally. Green Firmware update is in progress.

  • Page 16: Section 2:Installation

    Section 2:Installation To get your network up and running: Setup your hardware. Insert the CD-ROM for Product Setup. Follow the prompts. If you prefer to setup the router’s software manually, refer to the Manual Software Setup found later in this section. The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing these tasks.

  • Page 17: Horizontal Installation

    SECTION 2 Horizontal Installation Place the router in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the unit. Vertical Installation To use the router in a vertical position, insert the router into the supplied base. Ensure that the antenna’s location is on top. The router’s foot slides snugly into a notch in the base to keep the unit stable.

  • Page 18: Wall Mount Installation

    INSTALLATION Wall Mount Installation If you mount the router on the wall, you must: Locate the unit as specified by the local or national codes governing residential or business communications services. Follow all local standards for installing a network interface unit/network interface device (NIU/NID).
  • Page 19 SECTION 2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu to display the Print dialog box: Be sure you print the template at 100% scale and that Fit to page is not checked in the Print dialog box. Click OK.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Using a screwdriver, turn each screw until part of it protrudes from the wall, as shown: There must be 4.0 mm (.16 inches) between the wall and the underside of the screw head. The maximum distance from the wall to the top of the screw head is 7.6 mm (.3 in).

  • Page 21: Electrical Connection To Router

    SECTION 2 Electrical Connection to Router Your router does not have an On/Off power switch and therefore will only be powered on by plugging in the power adapter: Connect the power adapter to the router’s Power port, found on the back of the unit. Then plug the power adapter into a grounded and surge protected power outlet.

  • Page 22: Wired Connection To Router

    INSTALLATION If you don’t want to use the Installation Wizard from the CD-ROM, follow the instructions below. For advanced configurations, refer to Section 3:Configuration. Wired Connection to Router If you are connecting your PC with an Ethernet cable to the router, your PC must be installed first with an Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 23: Wireless Connection To Router

    WARNING! If you are connecting your client (most likely a PC) wirelessly to the router, you can use the Motorola WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC. If you have a laptop, the Motorola WN825G wireless PC card provides access.

  • Page 24: Configure Your Computers

    To connect the PC to the router through a wireless connection, ensure the PC’s wireless adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is set to the router’s default setting of motorola appended with the last 3 characters of the Wireless MAC address (an example SSID: motorola 345) and that no encryption is enabled.

  • Page 25: Configuring Windows 98Se And Me

    SECTION 2 Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 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. There might be multiple adapters installed –...

  • Page 26: Configuring Windows 2000

    INSTALLATION Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed: Click the IP address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK. Click the Gateway tab and check to make sure that the Installed Gateway field is blank. 10 Click OK twice. Windows might ask for the Windows installation disk.
  • Page 27 SECTION 2 Double-click Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button. Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. 2-12 SECTION 2, INSTALLATION INSTALLATION...

  • Page 28: Configuring Windows Xp

    INSTALLATION Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Restart your computer to save your settings. 11 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings.
  • Page 29 SECTION 2 Double-click Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button. Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. 2-14 SECTION 2, INSTALLATION INSTALLATION...
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. Click Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 10 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings. SECTION 2, INSTALLATION SECTION 2 2-15...

  • Page 31: Configure Your Wireless Security Settings

    Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is “admin”, without the quotation marks. Enter the Password. The default factory setting is “motorola”, without the quotation marks. Once you have logged in, for security reasons you should change the User ID and Password.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security Setup

    INSTALLATION Wireless Security Setup To setup the correct security protocols for your router: Click Control Panel > Device Security. In the Login User ID field, enter the desired User ID. For strong security, select an ID that contains multiple case-sensitive characters as well as numbers.

  • Page 33: Dhcp Configuration

    SECTION 2 DHCP Configuration The default setting for the router, DHCP is most commonly used for cable modem connections. There is no configuration necessary for this setting because the ISP automatically supplies the information. Your ISP informs you if this is the connection to use. Verify that Cable Modem (DHCP) is selected.

  • Page 34: Pptp

    INSTALLATION PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service commonly found in Europe. From Connection Mode, select PPTP. In the PPP User Name field, enter the PPP User Name supplied by your ISP. In the PPP Password field, enter the PPP Password supplied by your ISP.

  • Page 35: Section 3:Configuration

    The login screen appears. Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is “admin”, without the quotation marks. Enter the Password. The default factory setting is “motorola”, without the quotation marks. Click Log In to enter the Router’s Web-based Configuration Utility.

  • Page 36: Navigation

    SECTION 3 Navigation Each of the following subsections provides descriptions for the components of the router’s Configuration Utility – accessible from a web browser. These sections include: Internet Wireless Parental Control Networking Control Panel To navigate, click on a major section and then the associated subsection.

  • Page 37: Configuring Internet Settings

    CONFIGURATION Configuring Internet Settings These screens enable you to configure your Internet settings: Basic Advanced Network Diagnostics Internet - Basic This is the first screen that appears when logging into the web-based utility. It enables you to adjust a large variety of the basic settings for configuring the router’s Internet options.
  • Page 38 SECTION 3 Field or Button WAN Interface Connection Mode Connection Repair Connection Status Description Provides the status of the router: Active Your WAN link is active. Inactive Your WAN link is not active. Disabled The WAN interface has been disabled. This can be altered on the Internet >...
  • Page 39 CONFIGURATION Field or Button IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically Primary DNS Secondary DNS Tertiary DNS Host Name Domain Name Description The router’s IP Address used to connect to your ISP. It is either automatically displayed or manually entered from information provided by your ISP.
  • Page 40 SECTION 3 Field or Button Authentication PPP User Name PPP Password PPP Password Confirm PPP Service Name PPP Idle Timer PPP Idle Timeout PPP Auto Reconnect PPTP Client IP Description Available when PPPoE or PPTP is selected in the Connection Mode. Check with your ISP for the proper type of authentication to choose.

  • Page 41: Internet - Advanced

    CONFIGURATION Field or Button PPTP Server IP Internet - Advanced This screen enables you to adjust additional Internet settings. To access the screen, click Internet > Advanced. Click Apply to save your settings or Cancel to cancel changes. Field or Button WAN Interface Factory WAN MAC Address...

  • Page 42: Internet - Network Diagnostic

    SECTION 3 Field or Button Cloned WAN MAC Address Internet - Network Diagnostic This screen helps you troubleshoot problems that might occur. To access the screen, click Internet > Network Diagnostic. Field or Button Ping Trace Route Description Your router has the ability to duplicate the MAC address of your PC’s network adapter into the router’s WAN MAC address.

  • Page 43: Configuring Wireless Network Settings

    SSID is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is “motorola XXX”, where XXX are the last 3 characters of your Wireless MAC address, found on the label on the bottom of the unit. It is strongly recommended that you change this to a unique name.
  • Page 44 32 alphanumeric characters. This SSID must be entered on every wireless device on your wireless network to communicate with the router. The default SSID is “motorola XXX”, where XXX are the last 3 characters of your Wireless MAC address, found on the label on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 45: Wireless - Security

    CONFIGURATION Wireless - Security This screen enables wireless security settings. Some fields activate other options. Refer to the descriptions for details. To access the screen, click Wireless > Security. Click Apply to save your settings or Cancel to cancel changes. Field SSID Broadcast Description...
  • Page 46 SECTION 3 Field Authentication 3-12 Description Extended Service Set (ESS). Authentication differs from Encryption in that you are establishing either an open or secure verification of communication with an AP. This setting does not encrypt your transmission. The options are: Open The Open System System...
  • Page 47 (provides 1 Key) Advanced Encryption Standard (provides 1 Key) Select the option that best matches your needs. Motorola recommends using AES (which requires WPA or WPA-PSK selected) because it provides the strongest security algorithm. The default is None. Can only be enabled when the ESS...
  • Page 48 If you select either Pass Phrase or Hexadecimal, in Key Content, the format of the Key appears in a hexadecimal format. If you are using other non-Motorola wireless products and a security algorithm other than WPA-PSK, you must enter your WEP keys manually for the non-Motorola wireless products.
  • Page 49 For the key content, the phrase is auto-generated by the password entered in the Key 4 Pass Phrase field. For non-Motorola clients, you will use these Keys (and not Pass Phrase) when using WEP for security. If you have selected Hexadecimal or ASCII...
  • Page 50 SECTION 3 Field Group Key Renewal Interval RADIUS Server RADIUS Server Port Number RADIUS Shared Secret RADIUS Shared Secret Confirmation 3-16 Description Only available if ESS Authentication is set to WPA. This is the number of seconds that pass until your router sends out a new group key. Enter in the option that best matches your needs.
  • Page 51 CONFIGURATION Field Wireless MAC Access Control List Description Enables you to control which PC has access to your wireless network based upon their MAC address. The default is disabled. The options are: Enable Select to enable/disable the MAC Access Control List (ACL). When disabled, the MAC ACL is not active and any wireless station is allowed to communicate with the...

  • Page 52: Wireless - Site Monitor

    SECTION 3 Wireless - Site Monitor This screen displays information about wireless Access Points (AP) and stations, and their associated information: Station Association List Site Survey To access the screen, click Wireless > Site Monitor. Field Station Association List MAC Address Host Name Site Survey Scan...

  • Page 53: Wireless - Advanced

    CONFIGURATION Field Signal Strength Wireless Mode Security Wireless - Advanced This section enables you to turn on and off your wireless network and adjust wireless parameters. Generally, the settings here should remain at their default values. To access screen, click Wireless > Advanced. Click Apply to save your settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
  • Page 54 SECTION 3 Field RTS Threshold Fragmentation Threshold Beacon Period 3-20 Description The packet size at which an access point issues a request to send (RTS). The range is 0 to 2347 bytes. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. If needed, enter a new value.
  • Page 55 CONFIGURATION Field DTIM Period Basic Rate Set 11g Protection Mode Description You are able to set the Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM) period value from 1 to 255 in multiples of Beacon Periods. If needed, enter a new value and click Apply to save the setting.

  • Page 56: Configuring Parental Control Settings

    SECTION 3 Field WDS Mode WDS Restrict Mode WDS Restrict MAC address Configuring Parental Control Settings The settings described in this section enable you to tailor the type of content you want to allow your router to access. You create a policy that defines content access.

  • Page 57: Parental Control - Content Policy

    CONFIGURATION The following screens are available in Parental Control: Content Policy URL Log Parental Control - Content Policy From this screen you are able to define up to ten Policies that define what, when, and where the router accesses. Detailed directions for creating a policy appears after the field descriptions.
  • Page 58 SECTION 3 Field Policy Name Allow URL Deny URL URL Keyword Keyword Filter Schedule MAC Filter 3-24 Description The name of the policy, up to 32 characters. You can enter up to ten different policies, tied to the Policy Number. The URL that the recipient of the policy is able to access.

  • Page 59: Parental Control - Url Log

    CONFIGURATION Field Learned MAC Addresses To create a policy, follow this procedure: Enter a Name in the Policy Name field. Decide if you want to Allow or Deny a URL. You can add more than one URL, separated by semicolons. The initial entry must end with a semicolon.

  • Page 60: Configuring Networking Settings

    SECTION 3 Field URL Log URL Log Table Refresh Visited URL LAN IP LAN MAC Address LAN Host Name Time Service/Port Number Configuring Networking Settings The Configuring Networking subsections describe the settings that enable you to configure your router to work with your Local Area Network (LAN).

  • Page 61: Networking - Dhcp Server

    CONFIGURATION Firewall Networking - DHCP Server The Domain Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns IP addresses to all the clients on your network, relieving you of the responsibility for issuing separate IP addresses. It is highly recommended that you administer your network using the DHCP function.
  • Page 62 SECTION 3 Field LAN Subnet Mask Default Lease Duration LAN DHCP Server Address Pool Begins Address Pool Size You are able to reserve up to 253 slots on your 3-28 Description Enables you to create your own Subnet Mask for your network. The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a destination LAN IP address is the network portion and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 63: Networking - Dns Proxy

    CONFIGURATION Field Reserved Leases Reserved IP Address Active Lease Networking - DNS Proxy This feature is used only on your Private network. The feature translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs using the Domain Name System (DNS). This feature can be used to add the mappings between a Static IP Address and a Host Name.

  • Page 64: Networking - Routing

    To access the screen, click Networking > Routing. Field RIP V1 3-30 Description Displays the current Host name for the router. The default is “wr850g” (all lower case, without quotation marks). Displays the current active Host Name and its associated IP address. Description Enables or disables RIPv1.

  • Page 65: Networking - Ddns Settings

    CONFIGURATION Field RIP V2 Routing Table Entry List Networking - DDNS Settings The router supports the Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS enables you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own web server, FTP server, or another server behind the router.
  • Page 66 SECTION 3 Field DDNS Server User Name User Password User Password Confirm Host Name 3-32 Description Select the desired DDNS service provider. Enter the User Name (up to 30 bytes) provided by the DDNS provider. Enter the Password (up to 30 bytes) provided by the DDNS provider.

  • Page 67: Networking - Nat

    CONFIGURATION Networking - NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on a private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet by your ISP. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet.

  • Page 68: Networking - Port Trigger

    WR850G supports port triggering. The WR850G is configured with port triggering for some common applications. You can also configure additional port triggers if needed. Configuring port triggers for an application requires a Port Trigger entry.

  • Page 69: Networking - Virtual Server

    CONFIGURATION Outgoing Protocol: From the drop down box, select either TCP or UDP. Outgoing Port: Enter the From and To ranges (0 to 65535) for your application. Trigger Inbound Protocol: From the drop down box, select either TCP or UDP. Incoming Port: Enter continuous value(s) (0 to 65535), separated by dashes, for your application.

  • Page 70: Networking - Firewall

    SECTION 3 To add a Virtual Server entry: Virtual Server Name: Enter the name of the server. There is a limit of 32 characters for the name. Click to enable if you wish it to become active. Otherwise, you can save the information and enable it at later date.
  • Page 71 CONFIGURATION Field Firewall Multicast Pass-through To add a Packet Filter entry: Packet Filter Name: Enter a descriptive name. Filter Action: Select Allow or Deny. Allow: permits data that meets the criteria selected. Deny: blocks the data that meets the selected criteria. Packet Direction: From the drop down box, select either Inbound or Outbound, based on whether you want to monitor incoming or outgoing packets.

  • Page 72: Configuring Control Panel Settings

    SECTION 3 To update or remove an entry, select it and then click Edit or Remove to perform the action. The position of the Packet Filter entry determines the order in which the policy will be applied. Configuring Control Panel Settings The Control Panel screens enable administrative maintenance for your router, such as changing your User Name/Password, updating your firmware, or backing up your configuration.

  • Page 73: Control Panel - Firmware Update

    It cannot be longer than 63 bytes. A blank password is not allowed. The default is “motorola”. Re-enter the same Login Password. This enables you to log into the router from the Internet.

  • Page 74: Control Panel - Configuration Data

    To access the screen, click Admin Control Panel > Firmware Update. To update the firmware: Download the latest firmware file to your computer from Motorola. To locate the file you downloaded, type the path to the file or click Browse and navigate to it.

  • Page 75: Control Panel - Time

    CONFIGURATION To backup your settings, Click Backup. From the pop up window, choose the destination for the file. Enter a descriptive file name. To restore your settings: Locate the Configuration file on your computer by entering the path to the file or click Browse and navigating to it. Click Restore to reapply the saved settings with the selected file.

  • Page 76: Control Panel - Upnp

    SECTION 3 Field NTP Server List Table Control Panel - UPnP This screen enables you to enable/disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). This allows an application to smoothly map to the router. To access the screen, click Admin Control Panel > UPnP. Click Apply to save your settings or Clear to cancel changes.

  • Page 77: Section 4:Troubleshooting

    This section details possible solutions to common problems that might occur in using the router. Contact Us If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website www.motorola.com/broadband/networking You can also reach us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at 1-877-466-8646. Hardware Solutions My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network.

  • Page 78: My Computer Is Experiencing Difficulty In Connecting To The Router

    SECTION 4 My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the router. Check all of your cabling connections that they are tight and secured. This includes the cables from the wall to your modem, between the router and modem, and, if available, from the router to your PC.

  • Page 79: Software Solutions

    TROUBLESHOOTING Software Solutions I would like to test to see if my Internet connection is alive. For this, you will use the ping command to test the connection. Before attempting, ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically has been selected in the computer’s settings and that you have an IP address assigned.

  • Page 80: I Cannot Access The Configuration Utility For The Router

    SECTION 4 I cannot access the Configuration Utility for the router. Verify your Ethernet connection to the router. Verify that the IP address of the PC being used to configure the router is on the same network as the router’s configuration IP address.
  • Page 81 Section 5:Glossary Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The WR850G acts as a wireless access point. Adapter A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.

  • Page 82: Section 5:Glossary

    IP addresses by “leasing” an IP address and subnet mask to each client. It enables the automatic reuse of unused IP addresses: The WR850G is simultaneously a DHCP client and a DHCP server. SECTION 5, GLOSSARY...
  • Page 83 The DNS lookup table is a distributed Internet database; no one DNS server lists all domain name to IP address matches. Domain Name A unique name, such as motorola.com, that maps to an IP address. Domain names are typically much easier to remember than are IP addresses. See DNS.
  • Page 84 A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network management system that something has occurred. Firewall A security software system on the WR850G that enforces an access control policy between the Internet and the LAN for protection.
  • Page 85 GLOSSARY The WR850G enables up to 253 computers supporting IEEE 802.11b/g or Ethernet to share a single broadband Internet connection. Graphical User Interface Hexadecimal A base-sixteen numbering system that uses sixteen sequential numbers (0 to 9 and the letters A to F) as base units before adding a new position.
  • Page 86 SECTION 5 IP Address A unique 32-bit value that identifies each host on a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP networks route messages based on the destination IP address. For a Class C network, the first 24 bits are the network address and the final 8 bits are the host address; in dotted-decimal format it appears “network.network.network.host.”...
  • Page 87 GLOSSARY Multicast A data transmission sent from one sender to multiple receivers. See also broadcast and unicast. Network Address Translation is an Internet standard for a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic.
  • Page 88 VPNs developed jointly by several vendors. Private IP Address An IP address assigned to a computer on the WR850G LAN by the DHCP server for a specified lease time. Private IP addresses are invisible to devices on the Internet. See also Public IP Address.
  • Page 89 GLOSSARY Layer 3. It filters packets based on the IP address, examining the source and destination IP addresses to determine the best route to forward them. A router is often included as part of a network switch. A router can also be implemented as software on a computer. Routing Table A table listing available routes that is used by a router to determine the best route for a packet.
  • Page 90 SECTION 5 Transmission Control Protocol on OSI Transport Layer 4 provides reliable transport over the network for data transmitted using IP (network layer three). It is an end-to-end protocol defining rules and procedures for data exchange between hosts on top of connectionless IP.
  • Page 91 GLOSSARY installation. You can connect up to 127 devices to a single USB port. VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol is a method to exchange voice, fax, and other information over the Internet. Voice and fax have traditionally been carried over traditional telephone lines of the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) using a dedicated circuit for each line.
  • Page 92 SECTION 5 Wi-Fi Protected Access. A security regimen developed by IEEE for protection of data on a WLAN. World Wide Web. An interface to the Internet that you use to navigate and hyperlink to information. 5-12 SECTION 5, GLOSSARY GLOSSARY...
  • Page 93 Visit our website at: www.motorola.com/broadband 494205-001 07/03 MGBI...

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