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Belkin F5D7130 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Access Point

    Wireless Network Access Point Creat a faster wireless network User Manual F5D7130...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........1 Overview .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can take advantage of this great new high-speed wireless technology and gain the freedom you need to share files among your home or office computers—without using cables. The WAP acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your wireless- equipped computers.

  • Page 4: Overview

    OVERVIEW Key Features Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds The Belkin WAP provides coverage over an indoor area up to 300 feet in radius and outdoor area over 1,500 feet in radius. Up to 128-Bit Encryption Your Belkin WAP is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs • Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need. Package Contents • Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Power Supply • User Manual System Requirements •...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Standards: Wireless: Radio Technology Data Rate Modulation Operating Frequency Operating Channels Security Protocol Supported: Management: Maximum Users: Ports: LEDs: OVERVIEW IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN) IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g draft (54g) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11g: OFDM...

  • Page 7: Knowing Your Wireless Access Point

    KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT The WAP has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically or horizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The slim design minimizes the desktop space required when placed vertically. All of the cables exit from the rear of the WAP for better organization and utility.
  • Page 8 KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Rear Panel RJ45 Ethernet Jack Power Jack Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-T port on a switch, hub, or WAP.

  • Page 9: Placement Of Your Wireless Access Point

    WAP. The WAP may also be mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit www.networking.belkin.com for solutions. The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Connecting the WAP to a Cable/DSL WAP, Ethernet Switch, or Hub Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point • Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) • Power Supply • User Manual 1.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Wireless Computer To Configure The Wap

    SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTER TO CONFIGURE THE WAP You will need to set you Wireless Client to the same subnet as the WAP before you can access the Web-based interface. Perform the following steps from the computer you wish to configure your WAP from: NOTE: You must undo these steps once you have complete configuring your WAP.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Wap Using The Advanced Web-Based User Interface

    CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE Using your Internet browser, you can access the WAP’s web-based advanced user interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.254” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. Logging into the WAP You will see the WAP’s home page in your browser window.
  • Page 13 CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE Understanding the Advanced Web-Based User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the advanced web- based user interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the WAP’s status and settings.
  • Page 14 CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE (4) Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the WAP with the press of one button. When you are logged into the WAP, this button will change to read “Logout”.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Wireless Network Settings

    CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating channel, and encryption security settings. (1) Wireless Channel Shows you the current channel your WAP is using. You may select one of 11 channels.
  • Page 16 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements.
  • Page 17 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your WAP can operate in three different wireless modes: “54g-Auto”,“54g-Only”, and “802.11b-Only”. In 54g-Auto mode, the WAP will be compatible with 802.11b and 54g wireless clients simultaneously. This mode is the factory default and ensures full compatibility with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices.
  • Page 18 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the WAP is “WLAN”. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged.
  • Page 19 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Encryption Settings Clicking on the “Encryption” link in the “Wireless” tab will take you to the encryption settings screen. To make setting up your network for the first time easy, the WAP ships with encryption turned off. If you wish to turn on encryption, you can do so from this page.
  • Page 20 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Type in a passphrase. A passphrase is like a password. It can be a mixture of numbers and letters. After you type in your passphrase, click “Generate”. When you click “Generate”, the key fields below will become populated.
  • Page 21 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F...
  • Page 22 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 2. If using 64-bit encryption, there will be four key fields. If using 128-bit encryption, there will be one key field. In the key field(s), type in the hexadecimal key(s) that you wish to use. When finished typing in your keys, select which key you want to use by clicking the radio button next to it.

  • Page 23: Wap Utilities

    Setting MAC Address Filtering NOTE: This feature may not exist in your current WAP firmware. Please check belkin.com for the latest firmware updates that will support his feature. The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network.

  • Page 24: Restarting The Wap

    Restarting the WAP Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the WAP if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the WAP will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the WAP to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart WAP” button. 2.

  • Page 25: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring Factory Default Setting Restoring Factory Default Settingss 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the WAP. It can take up to 60 seconds.

  • Page 26: Saving A Current Configuration

    Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update.

  • Page 27: Restoring A Previous Configuration

    3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file.
  • Page 28 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WAP’s configuration will be restored. The WAP home page should appear automatically.

  • Page 29: Updating Firmware

    Updating Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the WAP’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Belkin website and update your WAP’s firmware to the latest version.
  • Page 30 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to save the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later.
  • Page 31 Updating the WAP’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “.dlf”. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name.

  • Page 32: Changing System Settings

    6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WAP firmware update will be complete. The WAP home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the WAP’s address (default = 192.168.2.254) into the navigation bar of your browser. The firmware update is complete.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. Technical support is available 24- hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.

  • Page 34: Information

    FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 35 • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 36 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 P74218 © 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.

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