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Belkin F8T030 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server Access your network and USB printers through Bluetooth devices User Manual F8T030...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction............2 Overview Package Contents .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of this Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server (the AP) from Belkin. The AP adds the convenience of wireless Bluetooth technology and LAN printing to a USB printer. Print jobs can be sent to the connected USB printers from a computer or PDA via Bluetooth and the wired LAN.

  • Page 4: Overview

    Package Contents • Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server • Print Server Utility CD-Rom • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card System Requirements • At least one computing device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology • TCP/IP networking protocol installed in each wired computer connected to the LAN O V E R V I E W...

  • Page 5: Key Features And Benefits

    Key Features and Benefits • Offers compatibility with any Bluetooth v1.1-compliant device • Allows you to work at distances of up to 100 meters • Features flash-upgrade support • Offers built-in security using 128-bit encryption and authentication, allowing you to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires •...

  • Page 6: Applications

    Applications SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) • SOHO users who need easy and quick setup Wireless roaming with a PDA or laptop around the home or office • Gain the freedom you need to access the Web, and e-mail around the home and office without cables Wireless printing with your PDA or laptop •...

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Bluetooth Compliance Version 1.1 Physical Interfaces 2 USB A Connectors, RJ45 Connector Operating Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output Power 0 to 20 dBm, Class 1 Sensitivity < 0.1% BER at -70 dBm Data Rate 723/56Kbps Asynchronous, 400/400Kbps Synchronous Operation Range 100-meter (333 ft.) radius indoors...

  • Page 8: Unit Display Diagrams

    Unit Display Diagrams: O V E R V I E W Power LED System LED (Green) (Green) USB 1 LED (Amber) USB LED 2 (Amber) Bluetooth LED (Blue) Connected LED (Green) LAN LED (Green)
  • Page 9 O V E R V I E W Front Panel: Power LED (Green) On: Indicates that the AP is receiving power System LED (Green) Blinks once per second: AP has obtained a valid IP address or has a pre-configured IP address Blinks 3 times per second: AP has not obtained a valid IP Address LAN LED (Green) On: AP is connected to an Ethernet network...
  • Page 10 O V E R V I E W Connected LED (Green) On: AP is connected to the Internet Off: AP is not connected to the Internet (or has not been able to contact any of the common Internet sites) Bluetooth LED (Blue) On: At least one Bluetooth device is connected to the AP Off: No Bluetooth devices are connected to the AP Blinking: Indicates Bluetooth radio activity...
  • Page 11 O V E R V I E W Rear Panel: RJ45 Power Ethernet Port 1 Jack Jack...

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    H A R D W A R E I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting Network Cables and Powering On Connect one end of a standard CAT5 twisted-pair cable to the RJ45 connector on the AP and connect the other end to a 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet router/switch or wall drop jack.
  • Page 13 H A R D W A R E I N S T A L L A T I O N Connect the included power adapter into an available power outlet. Attach the barrel plug into the power jack of the AP. You should see the power LED light turn on, the system light blink a few times, and then the system, LAN, USB 1, USB 2, and Bluetooth lights will blink repeatedly as the AP initiates itself.
  • Page 14 H A R D W A R E I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting USB Printers (optional) The AP supports up to two USB printers. Please do not connect any devices other than a USB printer directly to these ports.

  • Page 15: Dhcp Setup

    D H C P S E T U P The IP address will automatically be set if your network has DHCP. Once the AP is connected to the network, it will attempt to get an address from a DHCP server upon power up. Note: The AP will use the stored address and will not try DHCP if an IP address has been manually stored via the web manager.
  • Page 16 D H C P S E T U P Connecting Is as Easy as 1.2.3.4 It’s easy to connect to the AP and manage it. You can connect to the AP using Bluetooth technology, and a browser to connect to: http://1.2.3.4. This is the address of every AP as seen from Bluetooth clients, making managing it as easy as 1-2-3-4.

  • Page 17: Operation And Status

    O P E R A T I O N A N D S T A T U S Bluetooth Client Connectivity The current firmware release supports general AP functionality. From a Bluetooth client, you can perform Device Discovery and Service Discovery on the AP, and attach to the network via LAN access over PPP profile.
  • Page 18 “guest” and password “guest” (without the quotes). Some clients also require link-key establishment before connecting. If a dialog box appears asking for a Bluetooth Passkey, enter “belkin”. For more information on Passkey, refer to the Security section of this manual.
  • Page 19 O P E R A T I O N A N D S T A T U S 4. You should see “discovering services”, and then three icons will appear. Double-click on the “LAN access using PPP” icon. 5. You will see “connecting, status” and then a Bluetooth Null Connection box will appear.
  • Page 20 5. Tap “OK” to exit this screen. 6. Tap “OK” (top right) to exit the Search screen. 7. Tap the Belkin icon on the Bluetooth Manager screen to select it. 8. After it connects to the AP to discover the services, tap “Actions” and select “Connect to LAN Access using…”...
  • Page 21 O P E R A T I O N A N D S T A T U S Using Pocket PC PDAs with Socket CF Cards First go to the “Today” page of the Pocket PC. If the Socket software is properly installed, and a working CF card exists in the slot, you should see a Bluetooth icon in the lower right-hand corner.
  • Page 22 O P E R A T I O N A N D S T A T U S Socket application will then always connect to this AP. In addition, certain applications, such as Pocket Explorer, can be setup to automatically connect to the AP when pages are requested.
  • Page 23 3. Run the program “Bluetooth Neighborhood” from the Digianswer Programs folder. 4. Discover all Bluetooth devices. 5. Double-click on the “Belkin” AP (to display services). 6. Double-click on “LAN Access using PPP”. 7. You may be prompted for a password, which is “roving”.
  • Page 24 O P E R A T I O N A N D S T A T U S Using 3Com PC Cards Connecting to the AP using the 3COM client on a laptop involves first setting up the client (please refer to the 3COM Bluetooth manual for this). The AP uses the “3COM LAN Access Client”.
  • Page 25 “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M O P E R A T I O N A N D S T A T U S Ethernet LAN Connectivity The AP appears as a typical IP node on the network, with support for ping, telnet, FTP file service, and http file service.

  • Page 26: Using The Web Manager

    “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R The AP can be easily managed using any web browser, including a Bluetooth connected client browser.
  • Page 27 U N I N S T A L L I N G T H E S O F T W A R E U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R On the main page you will see some useful information, such as •...
  • Page 28 U N I N S T A L L I N G T H E S O F T W A R E U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R The Belkin AP allows you to automatically obtain an IP address or set one manually.
  • Page 29 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Use this page to view/change permanent stored settings of the unit. You can also reset all settings to factory default values by clicking on the “RESET” button. Reset will enable the AP to obtain an IP address automatically from the network.
  • Page 30 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Bluetooth From this page you can view and change Bluetooth settings. • Bluetooth Name • Bluetooth Connections • Data Activity...
  • Page 31 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Bluetooth Status Address: Indicates the Bluetooth device address of the AP. Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA). Connections: Indicates the total number of Bluetooth devices that are currently connected to the AP.

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Settings

    U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Bluetooth Settings Friendly Name: Here you may change the Bluetooth name of your AP. The Bluetooth name is what appears when a Bluetooth client discovers the AP.
  • Page 33 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R You can connect up to two USB printers and print to them via Bluetooth or the (wired) LAN. If you have two USB printers connected to the AP, both may be accessed via Bluetooth only.
  • Page 34 In addition, Bluetooth devices can utilize the passkey mechanism, which is an additional password that must be used each time a connection is made. This passkey defaults to “belkin” but can be changed as required. From the security page you can manage security settings for the following: •...
  • Page 35 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Bluetooth Users You may create up to eight users with individual passwords. This feature is disabled by default. • Show Users • Add/Change User •...
  • Page 36 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Add/Change User: Use this to add a new user or to edit a user name and password. Type the user name and password in the provided text box.
  • Page 37 Passkey: Some Bluetooth clients require the use of a passkey to establish a bond to the connected device. The default passkey for the AP is “belkin”. You may use the “Change BT Passkey” page to enter a new Bluetooth passkey.
  • Page 38 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Web Manager You may enable the web manager authentication to provide protection against unwanted access to the web interface on the address http://1.2.3.4. When enabled, the user attempting to access the web manager will be prompted to enter a user name and password before you can access the web manager interface.
  • Page 39 The AP supports firmware update via http from any web server. Browse the IP address, then select “Utilities”, then “Upgrade” pages. You should see a page showing the current release in the unit and a URL pointing to www.belkin.com/support/F8T030.sw. This location contains the most recent firmware. To upgrade, click on the “UPGRADE”...
  • Page 40 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Rebooting the AP After an upgrade completes, you will need to reboot the unit by cycling power or clicking the “REBOOT” button. NOTE: Once the REBOOT button is clicked, you will lose all network and Bluetooth connections, including the web manager.
  • Page 41 U S I N G T H E W E B M A N A G E R Factory Reset Use this option to revert all settings of your AP back to the factory presets. See the “Default Settings” section for a complete list of default values.

  • Page 42: Bluetooth To Usb Printing

    “Bluetooth Serial PORT” as its port. The method of connecting to the printer is to use Serial Port Profile. For example, if using a Bluetooth PC Card from Belkin (part number F8T002) (WIDCOMM stack) on Windows, simply: 1. Browse the device under “My Bluetooth Places”...
  • Page 43 B L U E T O O T H T O U S B P R I N T I N G 2. Double-click on this icon. A connection via Serial Port Profile over the virtual COM port will be created. This is usually “COM3” or “COM4” but can be configured to another port.
  • Page 44 B L U E T O O T H T O U S B P R I N T I N G 5. Under the “Ports” section, attach the printer to the virtual COM port created. 6. You should now be ready to print to your USB printer that is connected to the AP via Bluetooth.

  • Page 45: Lan Printing

    Configuring your Network Settings In order to connect to the Internet, your AP needs an IP address. Typically these are provided to the AP by a DHCP server. The AP is set to obtain an IP address from the Ethernet via DHCP. However, it is possible for you to pre-configure a fixed IP address into the AP.
  • Page 46 L A N P R I N T I N G Installing the Software 1. Insert the USB Print Server Utility CD-ROM in the computer you wish to print from. 2. Click on the “Setup.exe” file. 3. You should see the following appear on your screen. Click on the “Next” button to begin the installation process.
  • Page 47 L A N P R I N T I N G 4. Once the software installation is complete, you will receive a message confirming the installation process.

  • Page 48: Configuring Your Printer

    3. Select “File” then “Properties” from the menu. (You may also right-click on the printer and select “Properties”). 4. Under the Ports tab, you will see a list of ports that are installed on your computer. Highlight the port named "Belkin" and click on "Configure Port".
  • Page 49 C O N F I G U R I N G Y O U R P R I N T E R 5. Click on “Locate Servers”. 6. You will see the server "BELKIN_xxx". Select it by clicking on it. 7.

  • Page 50: Default Settings

    • Bluetooth – Enabled • USB – Enabled • IP Address – Obtained via DHCP (not static) • Bluetooth Passkey – Belkin • Bluetooth first client address assigned: 192.168.222.222 • Number of PPP sessions: 5 • Serial Port Profile: Data sent to printer •...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    I can connect to the AP but I cannot connect to external web pages. Verify the following: 1. The Ethernet cable is properly connected to the AP unit. The LAN LED of the AP should be on. If it is not on, then the device is not properly connected to the hub. Please get a proper cable and plug it into a hub port.
  • Page 52 If you have set the IP address manually: • You may not have a set a default router (default gateway). • You may not have set a DNS server. Go back to the AP home page (http://1.2.3.4 if using Bluetooth client to configure) and select the Configuration page.
  • Page 53 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What devices can I connect to the USB? The currently supported devices are USB printers. I get disconnected from the AP after a while. Some clients such as PDAs and laptops disconnect automatically if the connection is idle for a while.
  • Page 54 DHCP was used. One way to guarantee DNS will work is to enter an address manually into the AP. For testing, use the Belkin DNS server address, this server is generally available. The address is 207.217.126.81.

  • Page 55: Compatibility List

    C O M P A T I B I L I T Y L I S T Belkin has tested the AP and found it to be compatible with these Bluetooth clients/products: USB Adapters Bluetooth USB Adapter from Belkin, Class 1, part number F8T001...
  • Page 56 C O M P A T I B I L I T Y L I S T Pocket PC 2000 PDAs Compaq iPAQ with Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card from Belkin (part number F8T020) Compaq iPAQ with Socket CompactFlash Bluetooth card...

  • Page 57: Configuration Notes

    C O N F I G U R A T I O N N O T E S BDA Address IP Address Netmask Router Host Name Passkey...

  • Page 58: Information

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR 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 59 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 60 • 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 61 Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 62 © 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. The Bluetooth name and the Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and are used by Belkin Corporation under license. belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton •...

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