Motorola WR850G User Manual

INSTALLATION SECTION 2
SECTION 2, INSTALLATION 2-17
Wireless Security Setup
To setup the correct security protocols for your router:
1 Click Control Panel > Device Security.
2 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. It cannot be longer than 64 bytes.
3 In the Login Password field, enter the desired Login Password.
For strong security, select an ID that contains multiple case-
sensitive characters as well as numbers and symbols like “_ + )”.
It cannot be longer than 64 bytes.
4 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 Navigate to Wireless > Basic.
8 Change the SSID to a user-friendly name and click Apply.
9 Navigate to Wireless > Security.
10 Select WPA-PSK from the ESS Authentication Mode options.
11 Select AES from ESS Encryption Status options.
12 Click Apply and click Restart again. Your wireless security
configuration is now complete.
Configure Your Basic Internet Settings
The following settings illustrate how to configure your router for
accessing the Internet. Detailed descriptions for using the web-based
utility follow this section.
1 Log into the router’s Configuration Utility. You are presented with
the Internet > Basic screen.
2 Starting at the Basic screen, select the Connection Mode your
ISP has indicated you need to use. Based on which connection
type you select, different areas become inaccessible, leaving only
the appropriate fields to fill in the necessary information.

Motorola WR850G Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	WR850G
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

Summary

Section 1: Overview

Product Features

Lists key capabilities and benefits of the WR850G router.

User Guide Structure

Explains the organization and content of the user guide.

Understanding Router Functions

Explains router role, TCP/IP, static/dynamic IPs, and DHCP server.

Wireless Networking Basics

Covers network diagrams, Wi-Fi standards, range, and environment.

Router Physical Description

Describes the router's physical layout, ports, and LED indicators.

Section 2: Installation

Hardware Setup

Covers antenna, physical placement (horizontal, vertical, wall), and power connection.

Software Setup

Guides through automated setup, wired/wireless connections, and PC configuration.

Section 3: Configuration

Configuration Utility Basics

Covers login, navigation, and essential commands for accessing the router's settings.

Internet Settings

Details settings for basic, advanced, and diagnostic internet connections.

Wireless Settings

Manages SSID, security, site monitor, and advanced wireless parameters.

Parental Control Settings

Configures content filtering and URL logging for network access.

Networking Settings

Covers DHCP, DNS, routing, DDNS, NAT, firewall, port trigger, and virtual server.

Control Panel Settings

Manages administrative tasks like security, firmware, time, UPnP, and system logs.

Section 4: Troubleshooting

Getting Support

Provides contact information and website for assistance from Motorola.

Problem Solving

Addresses hardware and software issues for connectivity and utility access.

Section 5: Glossary

Key Networking Terms

Defines terms related to network fundamentals, protocols, and connectivity.

Technical Specifications

Defines terms related to data transmission, security, and wireless standards.