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User Guide

Wireless Ethernet

Bridge

WE800G

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. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE UNIT.

CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the

product.

Postpone router installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.

Do not overload outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords,

damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.

Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords where

they are attached to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they exit from the product.

Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the power cord.

Place this equipment on a stable surface.

When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the

following:

• Read all of the instructions {listed here and/or in the user manual} before you operate this equipment. Give particular attention to all safety precautions.

Retain the instructions for future reference.

• Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment.

• Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.

• Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. For added protection for this product during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.

• Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your

home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damaging the equipment by

local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.

Different types of cord sets may be used for connections to the main supply circuit. Use only a main line cord that complies with all applicable product safety

requirements of the country of use.

Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes.

Place unit to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the device from the AC wall outlet.

Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cables between system components. To be in compliance with regulations,

the user must use these cables and install them properly. Connect the unit to a grounding type AC wall outlet using the power adapter supplied with the unit.

Do not cover the device, or block the airflow to the device with any other objects. Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the device

free from vibration and dust.

Installation must at all times conform to local regulations.

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• 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.

MOTOROLA INC. declares that WE800Gv2 ( FCC ID: ACQWE800GV2 ) is limited in

CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B

respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Wireless LAN Information

The WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, and WPCI810G Wireless LAN products are wireless network products that uses Direct Sequence Spread

Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology. This product is designed to be inter-operable with any other wireless DSSS type product that complies with:

• The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers.

• The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA).

Wireless LAN and your Health

The WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, and WPCI810G, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy, but operates within the

guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.

Restrictions on Use of Wireless Devices

In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the

organization. For example, these situations may include:

• Using wireless equipment on board an airplane.

• Using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as airports), you are encouraged to

ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this product, or the

substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. Correction of interference caused by such unauthorized

modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user.

The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to

comply with these guidelines.

FCC Certification

The WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, and WPCI810G contains a radio transmitter and accordingly has

been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a

radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

Canada - Industry Canada (IC)

The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 ans RSS 102 of Industry Canada.

This Class B digitral device complies with Canadian ICES-003 (NMB-003).

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada

translation, transformation or adaptation) without written permission from Motorola, Inc.

Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to

provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including,

but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in

the product(s) described in this manual at any time.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Microsoft Windows screen shots are used by

permission of Microsoft Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation

distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

End-users and

End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure

compliance

compliance.

CONTENTS I

Contents

Section 1:Overview _______________________ 1-1

Features ................................................................................................................ 1-2

Understanding your User Guide ......................................................................... 1-2

Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 1-3

Understanding Functions .................................................................................... 1-3

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Connectivity ................................................................1-3

TCP/IP.................................................................................................................1-4

Static IP Address...........................................................................................................1-4

Dynamic IP Address......................................................................................................1-4

Understanding Wireless ................................................................................................1-4

Wireless Range...................................................................................................1-5

Recommended Wireless Environment ................................................................1-5

Type of Networks.................................................................................................. 1-6

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Infrastructure Mode.....................................................1-6

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode..............................................................1-7

Multiple Clients Mode..........................................................................................1-8

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Physical Description................................................. 1-9

Back of Wireless Ethernet Bridge........................................................................1-9

Front of Wireless Ethernet Bridge .....................................................................1-11

LED Description ................................................................................................1-12

Section 2:Installation______________________ 2-1

Hardware Setup .................................................................................................... 2-1

Antenna Installation.............................................................................................2-1

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Physical Installation ....................................................2-2

Horizontal Installation ....................................................................................................2-2

Vertical Installation ........................................................................................................2-3

Wall Mount Installation ..................................................................................................2-3

Electrical Connection to Wireless Ethernet Bridge ..............................................2-6

Easy Software Setup ............................................................................................ 2-7

Manual Software Setup ........................................................................................ 2-7

Wired Connection to Wireless Ethernet Bridge ...................................................2-8

Configure Your Computers.................................................................................. 2-9

Configuring Windows 98SE and ME .................................................................2-10

Windows 98 and ME DHCP Server Configuration ......................................................2-12

Configuring Windows 2000 ...............................................................................2-12

Windows 2000 DHCP Server Configuration................................................................2-15

Configuring Windows XP...................................................................................2-15

Windows XP DHCP Server Configuration...................................................................2-18

Configure Your Wireless Security Settings...................................................... 2-19

Logging In .........................................................................................................2-19

Wireless Security Setup ....................................................................................2-20

CONTENTS

II CONTENTS

Section 3:Configuration ___________________ 3-1

Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility ........................................................3-1

Logging In ...........................................................................................................3-1

Navigation ...........................................................................................................3-2

Help, Restart, and Log Out .................................................................................3-2

Active Profile and Site Monitor ............................................................................3-3

Site Survey – Active Profile.................................................................................3-3

Site Survey – Site Monitor...................................................................................3-4

Configuring Wireless Profile 1 or 2......................................................................3-5

Wireless – Basic..................................................................................................3-5

Wireless – Security .............................................................................................3-6

Wireless – Advanced ........................................................................................3-10

Wireless – Professional.....................................................................................3-11

Configuring Control Panel Settings...................................................................3-13

Control Panel – Network Address .....................................................................3-13

Control Panel – Device Security........................................................................3-14

Control Panel – Firmware Update.....................................................................3-15

Control Panel – Configuration Data...................................................................3-16

Section 4:Troubleshooting _________________ 4-1

Hardware Solutions...............................................................................................4-1

Software Solutions................................................................................................4-3

I cannot access the Configuration Utility for the unit. ....................................................4-3

My WE800G cannot associate with the wireless access point/router ...........................4-4

I would like to see if my Internet connection is alive......................................................4-4

Section 5:Glossary _______________________ 5-1

SECTION 1, OVERVIEW 1-1

Section 1:Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless Ethernet Bridge

WE800G. With this unit, you have entered the world of freedom and

independence – freedom from wires and the independence to

communicate wherever YOU choose.

The WE800G 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 Wired Equivalent Privacy

(WEP) supported, 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 Wireless Ethernet Bridge control

software up-to-date. The WE800G captures the latest technology in a

package that stays current, connects multiple products to your home

network, and provides you easy home network management.

Wireless Ethernet Bridge WE800G

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Features

The WE800G has the following features:

! Wirelessly connects separate wireless networks together

! Connect any Ethernet equipped device to your wireless network;

for example, a gaming console, a laptop or desktop computer, or

a printer

! Compatibility with both 802.11g and 802.11b standards

! CD-ROM based Installation Wizard for easy installation

! Built-in Web interface for easy configuration

! Firmware upgrade to stay current with latest specification

Your Motorola WE800G Wireless Ethernet Bridge enables you to

extend your wireless network and increase your productivity.

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

web-based Configuration Utility to manage your

unit.

Glossary Defines the terms and acronyms.

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Box Contents

Your box contains the following:

WE800G

Base Station Stand

CD-ROM

Ethernet

Cable

Power

Adapter

Power

Cord

Quick Start

Guide

Antenna

Understanding Functions

The various technologies and features used by your Wireless

Ethernet Bridge require some conceptual explanation so that you can

make the correct choices when configuring your unit.

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Connectivity

Your unit wirelessly connects:

! Networks or units to a network, Or

! By configuring multiple clients such as laptops, each using their

own Wireless Ethernet Bridge, are you able to create your own

private wireless Ad-Hoc network

The mechanics behind the connectivity are explained in the following

subsections.

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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.

Dynamic IP Address

A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP address, dynamically or

randomly generated by a DHCP server. The address lasts only as

long as the server specifies, 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.

Understanding Wireless

Your Wireless Ethernet Bridge uses a radio transmission technology

defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

called 802.11 or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). This 802.11 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 Wireless Ethernet Bridge supports both the ‘b’ and

‘g’ specifications. The 802.11b standard specifies transmission rates

up to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g standard specifies transmission

rates up to 54 Mbps. 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 the 802.11b and 802.11g standards operate in the 2.4 GHz

range, meaning other electrical appliances also might interfere with

the Wireless Ethernet Bridge – televisions, radios, microwave ovens,

and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones. Therefore, positioning your

Wireless Ethernet Bridge where it encounters the least interference

gains the greatest benefit to maintaining a quality connection.

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Wireless Range

The following describes different scenarios for the expected range of

the coverage area of the unit. This table is only a guide and coverage

varies due to local conditions.

Data Rate Open Area Closed Area

54 Mbps Up to 100 ft (30m) Up to 60 ft (18m)

11 Mbps Up to 900 feet (275 m) Up to 160 feet (49 m)

5.5 Mbps Up to 1300 feet (396 m) Up to 200 feet (61 m)

2 or 1 Mbps Up to 1500 feet (457 m) Up to 300 feet (91 m)

Recommended Wireless Environment

The following information helps you to achieve the best wireless

performance:

! Placing your Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the physical center of

your network is the premium location because the antenna

radiates out the signal in all directions.

! Placing the unit in a higher location, such as atop a cabinet, helps

to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to receiving locations on

upper stories.

! Direct line of sight achieves better performance, but obviously is

not always achievable.

! Try to avoid placing the unit next to large solid objects like

computer cases, monitors, walls, fireplaces, etc. This helps the

signal penetrate more cleanly.

! Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves and

2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep

devices away from the unit.

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Type of Networks

Your Wireless Ethernet Bridge supports several different usage

scenarios and the following examples illustrate the flexibility of your

WE800G. Some scenarios require additional hardware.

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Infrastructure Mode

In this mode, the WE800G functions like a bridge, connecting wired

Ethernet clients to a wireless network. This is the most likely scenario

you will use, because it shares an Internet connection with your

laptop or other wireless client.

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Wireless Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode

This mode is very similar to the Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Infrastructure mode, except the WE800G will connect to other client

devices using Ad-Hoc mode. One inherent limitation of operating in

this mode is that all client devices must be in wireless range of each

other, as opposed to a network with an Access Point, where all

wireless devices must be in range of the Access Point.

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Multiple Clients Mode

In this mode, the WE800G connects multiple clients to your network

wirelessly.

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Wireless Ethernet Bridge Physical Description

The following sections describe the physical characteristics of the

WE800G.

Back of Wireless Ethernet Bridge

The following illustration shows the WE800G back panel:

Reset

ntennaLANPower

Power

Receptacle

LAN

Port

Reset

Button

ntenna

Feature Description

Power

Receptacle

The receptacle used to plug in the power adapter.

LAN Port The receptacle used to plug in an Ethernet cable.

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Feature Description

Reset

Button

A dual-function button. It either resets your unit or

resets the unit to the default login settings.

If the Wireless Ethernet Bridge is experiencing

trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press and

release the Reset button to reset the router. This

retains the router’s configuration information.

To reset the unit to the factory defaults while the unit

is powered up, press and hold the Reset button for

more than five seconds. This clears the Wireless

Ethernet Bridge’s user settings, including User ID,

Password, IP Address, and Subnet mask. Refer to

Section 3: Configuration to re-configure the unit.

Antenna The antenna used for wireless connections. You are

able to rotate and tilt the antenna to gain the best

signal reception.

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Front of Wireless Ethernet Bridge

The following illustration shows the WE800G front panel:

Power

Wireless

Device

1. 2. 3.

The LEDs of the unit indicate its operational status.

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LED Description

The underlined items represent network activity.

LED Condition Color Status

1. Power ON Green The device is powered on and operating normally.

Blinking

Green Firmware update is in progress.

Blinking/ON

Red The power LED turns red as soon as the reset button

is depressed.

If the reset button is held down for more than five

seconds, the LED starts to blink, during which time

the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s default user name,

password, and IP address will be restored. The LED

then turns off until the reset button is released.

The power LED keeps blinking red if the firmware is

corrupted, indicating the firmware needs to be

restored.

2. Wireless OFF None No mobile station or AP has associated with this

device.

Red The wireless interface has been disabled by the

firmware.

ON/Blinking Green Connection exists in this wireless domain/active

traffic present.

3. Device OFF None No external Ethernet device has been attached and

detected. The Ethernet link is down.

ON/Blinking Amber 10BaseT link detected/active traffic present.

ON/Blinking Green 100BaseT link detected/active traffic present.

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Section 2:Installation

To get your network up and running:

1 Setup your hardware.

CAUTION!

Use only the Motorola supplied WE800G power adapter.

2 Insert the CD-ROM for Software Setup. Follow the prompts.

If you prefer to setup the Wireless Ethernet Bridge software

manually, refer to the Manual Software Setup found in this section.

The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing

these tasks.

Hardware Setup

Hardware setup includes:

! Antenna Installation: connecting the antenna to the unit.

! Physical Installation: where you physically place your unit.

! Electrical Connection: how to power your unit.

Antenna Installation

When shipped, the antenna is already installed on the main unit. If,

for some reason, you have to detach and than re-attach the antenna

to the main unit:

1 Take the bottom of the antenna and locate, on the right backside

of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge, the threaded knob.

2 Screw the antenna connector (counter-clockwise to remove,

clockwise to attach) on to the threaded knob until firmly seated.

When attaching, do not over-tighten.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm 

between the radiator & your body.

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Wireless Ethernet Bridge Physical Installation

You can install the Wireless Ethernet Bridge in different physical

orientations – horizontally, vertically, or hung on the wall. Your own

needs determine the best placement.

Horizontal Installation

To install the Wireless Ethernet Bridge horizontally, as shown in the

illustration below:

1 Place the Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the desired location.

2 Follow the procedures in “Electrical Connection to Wireless

Ethernet Bridge” located later in this section to connect the unit.

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Vertical Installation

To install the Wireless Ethernet Bridge vertically, as shown in the

illustration below:

1 Insert the Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the supplied base.

Ensure that the antenna’s location is on top, because the antenna

prevents the unit from fitting into the base. The Wireless Ethernet

Bridge’s foot slides snugly into the base to keep the unit stable.

2 Follow the procedures in “Electrical Connection to Wireless

Ethernet Bridge” located later in this section to connect the unit.

Wall Mount Installation

To mount the Wireless Ethernet Bridge 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).

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If possible, mount the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to concrete,

masonry, a wooden stud, or other solid wall material. Use

anchors if necessary; for example if you must mount the unit on

drywall. Mounting the unit on the wall may decrease performance.

To mount your Wireless Ethernet Bridge on the wall:

1 Print the Wall Mounting Template.

3.15

[80.00]

INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2A

FCC ID: F2NWE800G

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

MODEL: WE800G

WIRELESS MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45

MADE IN TAIWAN

MODEL WE800G

PART NUMBER: AAAAAA-BBB-CC

S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC

The illustration is drawn at a one-to-one scale, which means that

when printed, it provides the exact dimensions required to mount

the unit.

2 Click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu to display

the Print dialog box. (A sample print dialog appears below.)

Be sure you print the template at 100% scale and that Fit to page is

not checked in the Print dialog box.

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3 Click OK to print the template.

4 Measure the printed template with a ruler to ensure that it is the

correct size.

5 Use a center punch to mark the center of the holes on the wall.

6 On the wall, locate the marks for the mounting holes you just

made.

WARNING!

Before drilling holes, check the structure for potential

damage to water, gas, or electric lines.

7 Drill the holes to a depth of at least 3.8 cm (1½ inches).

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 maximum

screw head diameter of 10.5 mm to mount the unit.

9 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).

4.0 mm

10.5 mm (.4 inches)

maximum

7.6 mm (.3 inches)

maximum

10 Remove the front two plastic feet, nearest to the LED panel, from

the bottom of the unit to uncover the keyholes.

11 Place the unit so the keyholes are above the mounting screws.

12 Slide the Wireless Ethernet Bridge down until it stops against the

top of the keyhole opening.

13 Follow the procedures in “Electrical Connection to Wireless

Ethernet Bridge” located later in this section to connect the unit.

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Electrical Connection to Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Your Wireless Ethernet Bridge does not have an On/Off power switch

and will only be powered on by plugging in the power adapter. To

make the electrical connection to the Wireless Ethernet Bridge:

CAUTION!

Use only the Motorola supplied WE800G power adapter.

1 Connect the power adapter to the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s

Power port, found on the back of the unit:

To power

supply (5V / 2A)

2 Plug the power adapter into a grounded and surge protected

power outlet. The Power LED on the front panel lights green

when connected properly.

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Easy Software Setup

Run the Installation Wizard program from the supplied CD-ROM to

quickly setup your network. Once your network is up and running,

refer to Section 3:Configuration for advanced configuration.

Manual Software Setup

If you’d prefer to manually setup your network, use this section to

configure it. This section describes the physical connection of the

Wireless Ethernet Bridge to your network as well as the configuration

needed by your PC.

To set up your wireless network:

! Physically connect and power on the Wireless Ethernet Bridge

! Configure your PCs

! Enter Wireless Security settings

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.

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Wired Connection to Wireless Ethernet Bridge

This section applies if you are connecting your PC with an Ethernet

cable to the Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Your PC must be installed first

with an Ethernet adapter.

You need the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the PC to the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge.

1 Using the supplied Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable

to your PC’s Ethernet adapter and the other end to the LAN port

on the Wireless Ethernet Bridge:

LAN Antenna

Reset

Power

You are now able to configure the Wireless Ethernet Bridge.

2 To configure the Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please refer to

Section 3:Configuration.

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Configure Your Computers

For initial configuration, you need to initially configure the PC’s

network setting to specify a static IP address for the computer that is

going to “talk” to the Ethernet Bridge.

After initial configuration:

If using DHCP Reconfigure the PC’s settings to Obtain an IP

address automatically.

If not using DHCP 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 are including

in your wireless network and follow the steps to configure the network

settings for that PC.

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Configuring Windows 98SE and ME

1 Click Start.

2 Select Settings > Control Panel.

3 Double-click Network. The Network window is displayed:

4 On the configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for the

appropriate Ethernet adapter.

There might 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 for this example.

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5 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed:

6 Click the IP address tab.

7 Enter 192.168.30.1 into the IP Address field.

8 Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field.

9 Click OK.

10 Click the Gateway tab and check to make sure that the Installed

Gateway field is blank.

11 Click OK twice. Windows might ask for the Windows installation

disk. First check to see if the installation files are installed at

c:\windows\options\cabs. Otherwise, install your Windows CD

and follow the prompts.

12 Restart your computer to save your settings.

13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up

the security settings.

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Windows 98 and ME DHCP Server Configuration

After your initial configuration has been completed, you may need to

setup your PC for using a DHCP server, using the procedure below.

1 Follow Steps 1 through 6 from above.

Windows 98SE Windows ME

2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

3 Click OK and then complete the procedure by following steps 10

through 12.

Configuring Windows 2000

1 Click Start.

2 Select Settings.

3 Select Control Panel.

4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

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5 Double-click Local Area Connection.

6 Click the Properties button.

7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected.

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8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the

Properties button.

9 Enter 192.168.30.10 into the IP Address field.

10 Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field.

11 Click OK twice to exit and save your settings.

12 Restart your computer to save your settings.

13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up

the security settings.

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Windows 2000 DHCP Server Configuration

After your initial configuration has been completed, you may need to

setup your PC for using a DHCP server, using the procedure below.

1 Follow Steps 1 through 8 from above.

2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

3 Click OK and then complete the procedure by following steps 11

and 12.

Configuring Windows XP

This configuration assumes you have retained the default interface

for Windows XP. If you are running the ‘Classic’ interface, please

follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1 Click Start.

2 Select Settings.

3 Select Control Panel.

4 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

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5 Double-click Local Area Connection. The Local Area

Connection Status window appears.

6 Click the Properties button.

7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected.

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8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the

Properties button.

9 Enter 192.168.30.10 into the IP Address field.

10 Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field.

11 Click OK twice to exit and save your settings.

12 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up

the security settings.

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Windows XP DHCP Server Configuration

After your initial configuration has been completed, you may need to

setup your PC for using a DHCP server, using the procedure below.

1 Follow Steps 1 through 8 from above.

2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

3 Click OK and then complete the procedure by following step 11.

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Configure Your Wireless Security Settings

Due to the limitation of the Wi-Fi WPA Test Plan, your Wireless

Ethernet Bridge’s factory default settings are not set at their

maximum security level. Adjustments are strongly recommended to

ensure that you communicate securely on your wireless network at

maximum strength. Failure to configure these settings properly could

compromise your network to wireless hackers.

Logging In

If possible, connect your computer with an Ethernet cable to the

Wireless Ethernet Bridge and not wirelessly. If you log into the

Wireless Ethernet Bridge wirelessly for the first time, someone could

be snooping and see the changes you make to passwords, thereby

compromising your security from the very start. After you have

configured the security settings, then wirelessly connecting to your

Wireless Ethernet Bridge is safe.

1 Once the Wireless Ethernet Bridge is connected, open your web

browser. Enter into the URL field http://192.168.30.1 (the

Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s default IP address) and press Enter.

The login screen will appear:

2 Enter the USER ID. The default factory setting is “admin”, without

the quotation marks.

3 Enter the PASSWORD. The default factory setting is “motorola”,

without the quotation marks.

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After you have logged in, for security reasons, you should change the User ID

and Password. See Wireless Security Setup.

4 Click the LOG IN button to enter the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s

Web-based Configuration Utility.

Wireless Security Setup

Follow these procedures to setup the correct security protocols for

your Wireless Ethernet Bridge.

1 Select Control Panel > Device Security.

2 In the Login User ID field, enter in the desired USER ID. For

strong security, select an ID that contains a multiple of

case-sensitive characters as well as numbers. It cannot be longer

than 64 bytes.

3 In the Login Password field, enter in the desired PASSWORD.

For strong security, select an ID that contains multiple of

case-sensitive characters as well as numbers and symbols like

“_ + )”. It cannot be longer than 64 bytes.

4 In the Password Confirm field, re-enter the same PASSWORD.

5 Click APPLY.

6 Once the settings have been accepted, click RESTART and log

back into the Configuration Utility using your new User ID and

Password.

7 Select a Profile and navigate to the Basic tab.

8 Enter the Network ID (SSID) to match the SSID of the network

and click APPLY. Or, if using in Ad-Hoc mode, enter a user

friendly SSID, which will be used by your client adapter.

9 Navigate to Security.

10 Select Pre-Shared Key (PSK) from the drop down list of ESS

Auth Mode.

11 Select WEP128 from the drop down list of Encryption Status.

12 Click APPLY and click RESTART again. Your wireless

configuration is now complete for the selected Profile.

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Section 3:Configuration

You can use the information in this section to modify the Wireless

Ethernet Bridge’s settings. For example you can customize features

for your home network, change settings such as your user name or

password, view the status of the network, and more.

Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility

Logging In

1 After the Wireless Ethernet Bridge is connected, open your web

browser. Enter into the URL field the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s

IP address. The default is http://192.168.30.1 (the Wireless

Ethernet Bridge’s default IP address). Press the Enter key.

The login screen appears.

2 Enter the USER ID. The default factory setting is “admin”, without

the quotation marks.

3 Enter the PASSWORD. The default factory setting is “motorola”,

without the quotation marks.

4 Click LOG IN to enter the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Web-based

Configuration Utility.

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Navigation

Each of the following subsections provides descriptions for the

components of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s Configuration Utility –

accessible from a web browser. These sections include:

! Site Survey

! Wireless Profile 1

! Wireless Profile 2

! Control Panel

To navigate, click on a major section and then the associated

subsection. For example, to set the security profile for Profile 1, click

WIRELESS PROFILE 1 on the left, then the BASIC tab at top on the

right. The Web-based Configuration Utility uses Javascript. Your web

browser’s Javascript needs to be enabled.

Help, Restart, and Log Out

Click the appropriate command to execute the action.

HELP If assistance is required in using the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge, click HELP.

RESTART To restart your session with the Configuration Utility,

click RESTART. If you see RESTART flashing, the

change you have made requires that you restart the unit.

For your convenience, you should finish all your

configuration changes and then restart the unit.

LOG OUT To log out of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s

Configuration Utility, click LOG OUT.

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Active Profile and Site Monitor

These screens enable you to configure your Wireless Ethernet

Bridge for different wireless scenarios and to search for Access

Points (APs).

! Active Profile

! Site Monitor

Site Survey – Active Profile

This is the first screen that appears when logging into the web-based

utility. It enables you to select the Profile you want to use. A Profile

enables you to configure your unit for different wireless networks.

For example, if you need to switch between a home network and a

friend’s network, you can configure a Profile for each network. Or, if

you need to setup a temporary wireless network at a tradeshow, then

the extra Profile enables you to maintain your primary settings.

Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field or Button Description

Active Profile

Selection

Select the Profile you want to enable. The Profile

selected here activates the settings of Wireless

Profile 1 or 2.

Mode

Enables you to select the type of transmission

protocol your wireless network uses.

The default is Auto.

The options are:

! Auto (802.11b and 802.11g)

! G Only (802.11g only)

! B Only (802.11b only)

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Site Survey – Site Monitor

This screen displays information about wireless Access Points (AP)

and stations, and their associated information. The settings displayed

here help you to configure the Ethernet Bridge appropriately.

To access the screen, click Site Survey > Site Monitor.

Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field or Button Description

Scan Click to search for more access points/routers.

Type Network Type - either Infrastructure (Infra) or

Ad-Hoc is displayed.

SSID The SSID of the device found.

MAC Address The MAC address of the device found.

Channel The channel on which the device is broadcasting.

Signal Strength The Signal Strength of the device found.

Wireless Mode The protocol used, 802.11b or 802.11g.

Security The security protocol used.

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Configuring Wireless Profile 1 or 2

The Wireless Profile 1 or 2 screens enable you to adjust settings for

your wireless connection for a specific wireless profile. Refer to each

subsection for further descriptions. These include:

! Basic

! Security

! Advanced

! Professional

Wireless – Basic

This screen enables you to setup your Service Set Identifier (SSID)

parameters for your network. The SSID is the name of your network

that is shared among all the devices in a wireless network. The SSID

must be identical on all of the devices in your wireless network. The

SSID is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric

characters.

To access the screen, click Wireless Profile 1 or 2 > Basic.

Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field or Button Description

Network ID

(SSID)

Enter a Network ID (SSID) of no more than 32

alphanumeric characters. The same SSID has

to be entered on every wireless device on your

wireless network. The default SSID is empty.

Network Type Type of network. For a discussion of Network

Types, refer to Section 1:Type of Networks. The

options are:

! Infrastructure

! Ac-Hoc

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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 Profile 1 or 2 > Security.

Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field Description

SSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier (SSID). Broadcasts the

SSID of the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to

devices on your network. This option is only

available when Ad-Hoc is enabled. This

enables wireless clients, like a laptop, to

receive the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s SSID

and then join the Ad-Hoc network.

If you don’t want the SSID to be broadcast,

disable this feature. The default is enabled.

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Field Description

ESS Auth Mode Extended Service Set (ESS) Authentication

Mode. 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

System

The Open System

Authentication method is

used, meaning the AP you are

trying to associate with will not

verify the identification of your

unit.

Pre-Shared

Key (PSK)

The Pre-Shared Key (PSK)

authentication method is

used. You need to share the

same key between your AP

and client.

Select the option that best meets your needs.

Shared Key is the best choice as it provides the

stronger security.

The default is Open System.

Encryption Status Determines the type of security encryption

algorithms for the Key Index. The security

setting encrypts your wireless transmission.

The options are:

None No security

WEP64 Wired Equivalent Privacy - 64-bit

strength (provides 4 Keys)

WEP128 Wired Equivalent Privacy -

128-bit strength (provides 2

Keys)

Select the option that best matches your needs.

Motorola recommends using WEP128 because

it provides a stronger security algorithm.

The default is None.

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Field Description

Passphrase Enter the Passphrase to be used for Key

encryption. This is the Passphrase used by

other Access Points (AP), so you must enter

the same phrase for all of the Motorola client

devices on your wireless LAN. The Passphrase

must be between 8 and 63 characters.

Passphrase

Confirmation

Enter the Passphrase again.

Key Input Method Available if Shared Key in ESS Auth Mode is

selected. The options are:

! Passphrase

! Hexadecimal

! ASCII

If you select either Passphrase or

Hexadecimal, the format of the Key appears in

a hexadecimal format. The Passphrase is

determined by the password entered in the

Passphrase filed.

If you are using other non-Motorola wireless

products with Shared Key (PSK) enabled, you

may need to enter your WEP keys manually (in

Hexadecimal format) for the non-Motorola

wireless products.

Select the option that best matches your needs.

The default is Passphrase.

Key Length This is only available when ESS Auth Mode is

set to Pre-Shared Key (PSK) and the

Encryption Status is set to None. The option

selected determines the strength of the key.

There are two options:

! 128-bit

! 64-bit

Select the option that best matches your needs.

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Field Description

Key Index There are up to different 4 Keys (1, 2, 3, or 4)

that can be selected, the amount determined by

what is selected in the ESS Auth Mode or

Encryption Status fields.

You are selecting one of the Key Content fields

below. The Key selected here must match

between the WE800G and the AP in

Infrastructure mode and other clients in Ad-Hoc

mode. For example, if you select Key 1 here

you have to match Key 1 of the AP.

Select the option that best matches your needs.

The default is 1.

Key Content

Key 1

Key 2

Key 3

Key 4

There are up to four fields available (Key 1 –

Key 4) that can be filled. The Key Content

format is selected in the Key Input Method field.

For the key content, the phrase is

auto-generated by the password entered in the

Passphrase field. For non-Motorola clients, you

will use these Keys (and not Passphrase) when

using WEP for security.

If you have selected Hexadecimal or ASCII

formatting (in the Key Input Method field), you

can then enter your own Hexadecimal or ASCII

keys. If entering keys manually, this also

depends on whether WEP64 or WEP128 is

selected in the Encryption Status field.

! For WEP64 keys, 5 case sensitive ASCII

characters are allowed or 10 hexadecimal

characters (using only characters 0-9 and

A-F).

! For WEP128 keys, 13 case sensitive ASCII

characters are allowed or 26 hexadecimal

characters (using only characters 0-9 and

A-F).

If entering a key manually, don’t leave a key

field blank or enter all 0’s. These are not secure

keys.

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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 Profile 1 or 2 > Advanced. Click

APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field Description

Radio Interface Enables you to turn on and off the wireless

feature. The default is enabled.

MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the unit.

Country Code Displays the country code.

Channel Number This selection is only available in Ad-Hoc mode.

Select the channel number on which the device

will broadcast.

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Wireless – Professional

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 Profile 1 or 2 > Professional.

Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field Description

Short Preamble Improves the efficiency of a network’s

throughput when transmitting special data such

as voice, VoIP (Voice over IP), and streaming

video. The default is disabled.

RTS Threshold The packet size at which an access point issues

a request to send (RTS). The range is 0 to 2347

bytes. The default is 2347.

If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only

minor modifications are recommended. If

needed, enter a new value and click APPLY to

save the setting.

Frag Threshold The size at which packets are fragmented and

transmitted a piece at a time instead of all at

once. The setting must be within the range of

256 to 2346 bytes. The default is 2346.

If needed, enter a new value and click APPLY

to save the setting.

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Field Description

Basic Rate Set The Wireless Ethernet Bridge broadcasts

different transmission rates so clients know

which transmission rate to use to join the

network. The Mode selected on the Site Survey

> Active Profile tab determines this setting. You

can also alter the setting here. The default is

Default.

The options are:

All Ensures compatibility with all

devices.

Default Ensures compatibility with

802.11b or 802.11g devices

1 to 2

Mbps

The slowest speed available.

11g Protection

Mode

Ensures that your Wireless Ethernet Bridge

does not interfere with neighbor networks.

802.11b networks cannot hear 802.11g

networks, but 802.11g networks can hear

802.11b networks.

The protection mode improves performance

when 802.11b and 802.11g stations co-exist in

the network. The default is Auto.

The options are:

Disabled 802.11g Protection Mode is

never used.

Auto 802.11g Protection Mode is

used if either an 802.11b client

joins the network or the AP

detects an 802.11b network on

the same channel

Frame Bursting Frame Bursting enables you to send more

frames (collection of packets) within a given

time period.

This feature works with other Motorola products

to increase performance throughput. The

default is disabled.

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Configuring Control Panel Settings

The Control Panel screens enable administrative maintenance for

your Wireless Ethernet Bridge, such as changing your User

Name/Password, updating your firmware, or backing up your

configuration.

The following screens are available in Control Panel:

! Network Address

! Device Security

! Firmware Update

! Configuration Data

Control Panel – Network Address

This screen enables you to view the LAN Ethernet MAC Address and

select a connection mode.

To access the screen, click Control Panel > Network Address.

Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

Field Description

LAN Ethernet MAC

Address

Displays the MAC address used for

accessing a Local Area Network (LAN). This

is the Ethernet MAC address of the unit.

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Field Description

Connection Mode Select a connection mode. The options are

DHCP or Static Assigned.

Connection Status Provides current information about the

connection status of the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge.

IP Address This is the IP address you use to connect to

the unit. If connecting to a DHCP server, the

IP address will appear here. If using Static

Assignment, enter the IP address here.

Subnet Mask This is the Subnet Mask address you use to

connect to the unit. If connecting to a DHCP

server, the Subnet Mask address will appear

here. If using Static Assignment, enter the

Subnet Mask address here.

Gateway IP This is the Gateway IP address the device

will use to connect back to you. If connecting

to a DHCP server, the Gateway IP address

will appear here. If using Static Assignment,

enter the Gateway IP address here.

Control Panel – Device Security

This screen enables you to change your User ID and password and

enables you to manage your Wireless Ethernet Bridge remotely.

To access the screen, click Control Panel > Device Security. Click

APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes.

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Field Description

the Wireless Ethernet Bridge’s web-based

utility. It cannot be longer than 63 bytes. A

blank user name is not allowed.

The default is “admin”.

used to log into the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge’s web based utility. It cannot be longer

than 63 bytes. A blank password is not

allowed.

The default is “motorola”.

Confirm

Re-enter the Login Password.

that elapses before the Wireless Ethernet

Bridge automatically logs off the user.

The default is 10 minutes.

Control Panel – Firmware Update

This screen enables you to update the firmware (Wireless Ethernet

Bridge’s hardware control mechanism). Listed on this screen is the

current version of the Model Number, Serial Number, and Firmware

Number; enabling you to verify that you are running the most current

version.

Access this website www.motorola.com/broadband/networking to check

for a firmware update.

To access the screen, click Control Panel > Firmware Update.

To update the firmware:

1 Access this website www.motorola.com/broadband/networking.

2 Download the latest file to your computer.

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3 Click Control Panel > Firmware Update.

4 Locate the file you downloaded, by typing the path to the file or

clicking Browse and navigating to it.

5 Click UPDATE to update the Wireless Ethernet Bridge with the

selected firmware file.

6 The Wireless Ethernet Bridge will inform you that you

successfully updated the unit.

7 Follow the prompts for restarting.

Control Panel – Configuration Data

This screen enables you to save and restore your settings that you

have currently configured for your Wireless Ethernet Bridge, to a file.

You are also able to reset the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to the factory

default settings.

To access the screen, click Control Panel > Configuration Data.

To reset the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to its original configuration;

click FACTORY DEFAULTS.

To backup your settings,

1 Click BACKUP.

2 From the pop up window, choose the destination for the file.

3 Enter a descriptive file name.

To restore your settings:

1 Locate the Configuration file on your computer by entering the

path to the file or click Browse and navigating to it.

2 Click RESTORE to reapply the saved settings with the selected

file.

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Section 4:Troubleshooting

This section details possible solutions to problems that might occur

when using the Wireless Ethernet Bridge WE800G.

If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website

at www.motorola.com/broadband/networking for the latest information.

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.

! Ensure that your wireless access point/wireless router is powered

on and that the Wireless LED is lit.

! Check your cable connections to ensure they are tight and

secured.

! Ensure that your LEDs are not lit Red or not at all. For further

information about LED descriptions, see Section 1: Overview.

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! Ensure that you are using Ethernet cables and not telephone

cables between the WE800G and your computer. Ethernet cables

use a wider RJ-45 style plug using 8 wires where telephone style

plugs use the smaller RJ-11 style plug using 4 to 6 wires.

The plug on the left is RJ-45; the plug on the right is RJ-11 – use only

RJ-45.

! Check the System Tray at the bottom right of your display to see

an icon that looks like a monitor. You can click on this to

see the status of your WE800G. Also in Start > Settings > Control

Panel > Network and Dial-Up Connections, you can examine the

state of your Ethernet connection with the WE800G. Make sure

“Show icon in task bar when connected” is checked.

! Ensure that your WE800G is within range of your wireless access

point/wireless router or is not behind an obstruction. For example,

metal structures may interfere with the signal, as will 2.4 GHz

cordless phones, and microwaves.

! Ensure that your wireless access point/wireless router’s antenna

and your WE800G antenna are connected.

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Software Solutions

I cannot access the Configuration Utility for the unit.

! Verify your Ethernet connection to the WE800G.

! Verify that you are using the correct version of Internet Explorer

or Netscape (Internet Explorer must be above version 5.2).

! 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. The default IP address of WE800G is 192.168.30.1. If

after initial set up, the PC that’s used to configure the WE800G

has been assigned a different IP address by DHCP or assigned a

different static IP address which is not on the same 192.168.30.x

network, it may be necessary to do one of the following two

things:

! If the WE800G configuration utility needs to be accessed

“on-the-fly”. Write down the PC’s current IP address.

Temporarily change the PC’s IP address to static

192.168.30.10 (or something similar). Log into the WE800G.

Set the WE800G’s network address to DHCP or to a static

address that will be on the same network as the PC’s current

IP address and not a duplicate of any others on the network.

Record the new WE800G IP address (in case of DHCP, it can

be retrieved from the access point/wireless router after the

WE800G has restarted.) Restore the PC’s IP configuration.

Use the recorded new WE800G IP address to access the

WE800G configuration utility.

! If the WE800G configuration utility only needs to be accessed

occasionally: Temporarily change the PC’s IP address to

static 192.168.30.10 (or something similar). Log into the

WE800G. After configuring the WE800G, log out. Restore the

PC’s IP configuration.

! Verify you are entering the correct URL in the browser. The

default is http://192.168.30.1. If you think you have changed the

IP address used to configure the WE800G and cannot remember

it, you must reset the unit back to factory defaults. To do this,

press and hold the reset button for more the 5 seconds. This

clears the WE800G user settings, including User ID, Password,

IP Address, and Subnet mask.

! Once the WE800G is reset to factory default, re-verify the

Ethernet connectivity and IP address issues.

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My WE800G cannot associate with the wireless access point/router.

! Ensure that your WE800G and the wireless access

point/wireless router have the same security settings that

enable your computer to access the wireless network.

Section 2: Configure Your Wireless Security Settings

describes how to adjust security settings. Some of the key

settings are:

! ESS Auth Mode (Open versus Pre-Shared Key (PSK))

! Encryption status (none, 64WEP, 128WEP)

! Content of Passphrase if the Passphrase option is

selected

! Active key (1-4 for 64WEP, 1-2 for 128WEP)

! Actual key value for the current active key

! SSID. The WE800G must have the exact SSID as the

wireless access point/wireless router. For Motorola

wireless access points or wireless routers, the default

SSID is “motorola xyz”, where “xyz” is the last three digits

of the wireless access point/wireless router’s MAC

address. The SSID is case sensitive. Make sure there are

no trailing spaces.

The WE800G must be set to match the wireless access

point/wireless router for those settings

! As a suggestion, it may be easier to set the wireless access

point/wireless router’s security to open system and no encryption

and set the WE800G accordingly. After making sure the WE800G

can work under this condition, turn on the security features on the

wireless access point/wireless router and then turn on the

security features on the WE800G and try again.

I would like 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. Refer to the configuration information that came

with your router.

1 Open a command prompt by clicking Start and Run.

! For Windows 98 and ME, in the Open field, type command

and press Enter or OK.

! For Windows 2000 and XP, type cmd.

! Or, navigate using your Start button to

Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.

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2 In the Command window, type ipconfig.

! You should see an IP address for your network adapter:

Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection:

Connectionspecific DNS Suffix.: Example.example.example.com.

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.30.2

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.30.1

3 If using a router at home, in the Command window, type ping

followed by the Router’s IP address and press Enter. For

example type: ping 192.168.30.1.

The router’s IP address is most likely the default gateway.

! If you receive a reply (the first word will be Reply…), then

your computer is connected to the router. Proceed to Step 4.

! If you do NOT receive a reply, try from a different computer to

verify that the first PC is not the cause of the problem.

4 In the Command window, type ping and your ISP’s default

gateway and press Enter. For example type: ping 192.168.30.1.

! If you receive a reply (It might look something like this: Reply

from 216.109.125.72…), then your connection to the Internet

is alive and well. You can verify the ISP’s IP by referring to

documentation that came with your wireless access

point/wireless router.

! If you do NOT receive a reply, try from a different computer to

verify that the first PC is not the cause of the problem.

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Section 5:Glossary

Access Point (AP)

A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless

clients (stations).

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.

Address Translation

See NAT.

Ad-Hoc Network

A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together,

usually just for the duration of the communication session. The

clients communicate directly to each other and not through an

established, such as through a router. Also known as: IBSS

(Independent Basic Service Set).

ASCII

The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers

to alphanumeric data for processing and communication

compatibility among various devices; normally used for

asynchronous transmission.

Bandwidth

The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of

frequencies. Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit

more data over a given period of time.

bps

Bits Per Second

Broadband

A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large

amount of data in a given time period.

BSS

Basic Service Set. A configuration of Access Points that

communicate with each other without resorting any infrastructure.

Also known as Ad-Hoc networks. Also see ESS.

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Client

In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests

files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing

from the server. On an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN, a client is

any host that can communicate with the access point. Also called

a CPE. A wireless client is also called a “station.” Also see server.

Coaxial Cable

A type of cable consisting of a center wire surrounded by

insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire. The shield

minimizes electrical and radio frequency interference. Coaxial

cable has high bandwidth and can support transmission over long

distances.

CPE

Customer Premise Equipment: typically computers, printers, etc,

that are connected to the gateway at the subscriber location. CPE

can be provided by the subscriber or the cable service provider.

Also called a client.

Crossover Cable

A crossover cable is a cable that is used to interconnect two

computers by "crossing over" (reversing) their respective pin

contacts. A crossover cable is sometimes known as a null

modem.

DDNS

Dynamic Domain Name System enables you to assign a fixed

host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is

used when you are hosting your own web server, FTP server, or

another server behind the router.

Default Gateway

A routing device that forwards traffic not destined to a station

within the local subnet.

DHCP

A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server dynamically

assigns IP addresses to client hosts on an IP network. DHCP

eliminates the need to manually assign static IP addresses by

“leasing” an IP address and subnet mask to each client. It

enables the automatic reuse of unused IP addresses.

DMZ

DeMilitarized Zone. This service opens one IP address to the

Internet, usually for online gaming, and acts as a buffer between

the Internet and your network.

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DNS

The Domain Name System is the Internet system for converting

domain names (like www.motorola.com) to IP addresses. A DNS

server contains a table matching domain names such as

Internetname.com to IP addresses such as 192.169.9.1. When

you access the world-wide web, a DNS server translates the URL

displayed on the browser to the destination website IP address.

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.

Download

To copy a file from one computer to another. You can use the

Internet to download files from a server to a computer.

Driver

Software that enables a computer to interact with a network or

other device. For example, there are drivers for printers, monitors,

graphics adapters, modems, Ethernet, USB, HPNA, and many

others.

DSL

Digital Subscriber Line

DSSS

Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum. DSSS is a transmission

technology used in WLAN transmissions where a data signal at

the sending station is combined with a higher data rate bit

sequence, or chipping code, that divides the user data according

to a spreading ratio. The chipping code is a redundant bit pattern

for each bit that is transmitted, which increases the signal's

resistance to interference. If one or more bits in the pattern are

damaged during transmission, the original data can be recovered

due to the redundancy of the transmission.

Dynamic IP Address

An IP address that is temporarily leased to a host by a DHCP

server. The opposite of Static IP Address.

ESS

An Extended Service Set (ESS) is a set of two or more BSSs that

form a single subnetwork. See also BSS.

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Ethernet

The most widely used LAN type, also known as IEEE 802.3. The

most common Ethernet networks are 10Base-T, which provide

transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps, usually over unshielded,

twisted-pair wire terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Fast Ethernet

(100Base-T) provides speeds up to 100 Mbps. “Base” means

“baseband technology” and “T” means “twisted pair cable.”’

Each Ethernet port has a physical address called the MAC

address. Also see MAC address.

Event

A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the

network management system that something has occurred.

Firewall

A security software system that enforces an access control policy

between the Internet and the LAN for protection.

Firmware

Code written onto read-only memory (ROM) or programmable

read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto

the ROM or PROM, it is retained even when the device is turned

off. Firmware is upgradeable.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for

exchanging files between computers. FTP is commonly used to

download programs and other files to a computer from web pages

on Internet servers.

Gateway

A device that enables communication between networks using

different protocols. See also router.

GUI

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. On computers, hexadecimal is a

convenient way to express binary numbers.

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Host

In IP, a host is any computer supporting end-user applications or

services with full two-way network access. Each host has a

unique host number that combined with the network number

forms its IP address.

Host also can mean:

! A computer running a web server that serves pages for one or

more web sites belonging to organization(s) or individuals

! A company that provides this service

! In IBM environments, a mainframe computer

ICMP

Internet Control Message Protocol is a protocol used for error,

problem, and informational messages sent between IP hosts and

gateways. ICMP messages are processed by the IP software and

are not usually apparent to the end-user.

IEEE

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

(http://www.ieee.org) is an organization that produces standards,

technical papers, and symposiums for the electrical and

electronic industries and is accredited by ANSI. 802.11b and

802.11g are examples of standards they have produced.

Internet

A worldwide collection of interconnected networks using TCP/IP.

Internet Protocol is a set of standards that enable different types

of computers to communicate with one another and exchange

data through the Internet. IP provides the appearance of a single,

seamless communication system and makes the Internet a virtual

network.

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.”

ISDN

Integrated Services Digital Network

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ISP

Internet Service Provider

LAN

Local Area Network. A local area network provides a full-time,

high-bandwidth connection over a limited area such as a home,

building, or campus. Ethernet is the most widely used LAN

standard.

MAC Address

The Media Access Control address is a unique, 48-bit value

permanently saved in the ROM at the factory to identify each

Ethernet network device. It is expressed as a sequence of 12

hexadecimal digits printed on the unit’s label. You need to

provide the MAC Address to the cable service provider. Also

called an Ethernet address, physical address, hardware address,

or NIC address.

One megabyte; equals 1,024 x 1,024 bytes, 1,024 kilobytes, or

about 64 million bits.

Mbps

Million bits per second (megabits per second). A rate of data

transfer.

MTU

The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest amount of data

that can be transmitted in one discrete message on a given

physical network. The MTU places an upper bound on the size of

a message that can be transferred by the network in a single

frame. Messages exceeding the MTU must be fragmented before

transmission, and reassembled at the destination.

Multicast

A data transmission sent from one sender to multiple receivers.

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