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  • Page 1: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network Access Point User Manual F5D6130...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Specifications ........3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point ....4–5 Quick Setup .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WAP. Key Features Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds The Belkin WAP provides coverage over an indoor area up to 300 feet in radius and an outdoor area over 1,800 feet in radius. Up to 128-bit Security Encryption Your Belkin WAP is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Companies that need additional workstations for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) SOHO users who need easy and quick setup. Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Network Access Point • Power Supply • Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software • User Manual System Requirements •...

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    Specifications Wireless Standard: Radio Technology: Operating Channels: Data Rate: Typical Indoor Operating Range: Network Standards: LED Indicator: Frequency Band: Modulation Type: Data Rate: Protocol: Output Power: Receive Sensitivity: Encryption: Antenna Type: Power Consumption: Physical Dimensions: Weight: OS Support: Certification: Product Specifications 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802.11 compliant...

  • Page 6: Knowing Your Belkin Wireless Access Point

    Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Ethernet Link/Activity LED Transmit/Receive LED Power LED Power LED Indicates that the WAP is receiving power Transmit/Receive LED Flashing Green: Indicates data is being transmitted Flashing Amber: Indicates data is being received Ethernet Link/Activity LED...

  • Page 7: Knowing Your Belkin Wireless Access Point

    Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas RJ45 Ethernet Jack DC Power Jack DC Power Jack Connect the 9V DC connector from the power supply to this jack. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45 10BaseT port on a switch or hub.

  • Page 8: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Quick Setup—Connecting the WAP to your existing network The factory settings of the Belkin WAP were chosen to get you up and running quickly. Desktop PC Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Belkin Router...

  • Page 9: Quick Setup

    PC to connect to an SSID of "WLAN" or "Any". 2.If not done already, configure the wireless-equipped PC to "Obtain IP Address Automatically". 3.Restart the wireless-equipped PC. Your Belkin WAP is now fully configured. To configure advanced features, please reference the Installation section. Default Settings WAP Parameter...

  • Page 10: Installation

    1. Select a suitable site for your WAP. 2. Connect a CAT5 cable between the WAP and your cable/DSL router’s LAN port, Ethernet switch, or hub by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ45 jack on the WAP and the other end into an open RJ45 jack on the cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub.
  • Page 11 "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to configure the WAP. Desktop PC Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Wireless Notebook Network Card Belkin Router or Switch Wireless Access Point Wireless Notebook Network Card Fig. 1 Connecting the WAP to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Using the WAP to expand local coverage The WAP can act as a central point of communication of your wireless-equipped computers without connecting it to a wired network. Using the WAP in this manner will effectively double the range between your wireless-equipped computers by relaying the data from one computer to another.

  • Page 13: Installing The Wireless Access Point Manager Software

    Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software The Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software allows you to connect to the WAP and make changes to the configuration. Follow these steps to install the software. 1. Insert the Belkin Wireless Network Access Point “CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 14: Installing The Wireless Access Point Manager Software

    Click "Next" to continue. 6. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. Start the WAP Manager Software by clicking "Start", "Programs", then select "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager", then click on "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager".

  • Page 15: Using The Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager

    Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you launch the WAP Manager Software, a window will open and begin scanning for your WAP. The words "Scanning AP" will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the window. When finished scanning, "Scanning complete"...
  • Page 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The "Input Password" window will appear. Your WAP ships from the factory with the password set to "MiniAP". Keep in mind that the password is case- sensitive, and enter the password. Password = "MiniAP" (case-sensitive) 3.
  • Page 17 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. This screen displays the WAP’s status and settings. Fixed Parameters BSSID This displays the MAC address of the adapter. The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed.
  • Page 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Firmware Version Displays the version of firmware programmed into the WAP. Belkin may from time to time upgrade the firmware and provide it, at no cost, for download from the Belkin website. For more on upgrading the firmware, visit www.networking.belkin.com/update.
  • Page 19 Using these methods can greatly increase your security and peace of mind. Method 1: Encryption For secure data transmissions, the Belkin WAP is capable of encrypting, or "scrambling", the information that is sent over the air between your computers. The WAP uses a form of encryption called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
  • Page 20 The WAP can be programmed with a list of MAC addresses that are allowed to connect to the WAP. A MAC address is a unique "serial number" that is assigned to every wireless adapter. For instance, if you own a Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Adapter for your laptop, it has been assigned its own MAC address at the factory.
  • Page 21 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Setting 64-bit Encryption 1. Select 64-bit from the drop-down menu. 2. Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Apply". 4. Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-down menu. These are labeled 1–4.
  • Page 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The “MAC Address Filter” screen will appear. The WAP comes from the factory with the MAC Address Filter disabled. To enable the filtering, select “Enabled” from the drop-down menu. 3. In the field next to "<<Add",...

  • Page 23: Using The Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager

    Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Changing the Password 1. Select "Configure", then "Change Password". 2. Enter the new password, then confirm it. Press "OK". After changing the password, you will need to connect to the AP again. Resetting the WAP If the WAP stops working properly, performing a reset can solve the problem.

  • Page 24: Wireless Networking Using 802.11B

    Wireless Networking Using 802.11b To form a wireless network, two basic components are used. The first is a wireless adapter for a PC. This can be either a USB wireless adapter or a PCMCIA adapter. The adapter gives the PC wireless Ethernet capabilities. The second is a WAP.
  • Page 25 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b Infrastructure Mode The use of a WAP to connect a wireless LAN to a wired LAN is called Infrastructure. A WAP serves as a bridge between the wired and wireless network. Connecting the WAP to any port on the wired network will give wireless access to all wireless-equipped computers within its coverage area.
  • Page 26 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b The diagram below illustrates how a WAP acts as a bridge between the wireless BSS and the wired network. Desktop PC Switch Desktop PC Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Access Point Basic Service Set (BSS)

  • Page 27: Wireless Networking Using 802.11B

    Identifier (SSID). Strategically placing multiple WAPs around an office or inside of the home can extend the wireless coverage to the entire premise. The illustration below shows two Basic Service Sets overlapping to form an Extended Service Set. Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch BSS2 Wireless Access Point Wireless BSS1...

  • Page 28: Glossary Of Wireless Networking Terms

    Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with Ad-Hoc LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Notebook Wireless Notebook Network Card Ad-Hoc Mode The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the Backbone network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded...

  • Page 29: Glossary Of Wireless Networking Terms

    Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. Wireless Access An internetworking device that seamlessly connects Point (WAP) wired and wireless networks. Desktop PC Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Wireless BSS1 Access Point PC with Wireless...

  • Page 30: Glossary Of Wired Networking Terms

    DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet Address host computers to have a domain name (such as belkin.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "belkin.com"...

  • Page 31: Glossary Of Wired Networking Terms

    Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Problem Wireless users (clients) do not have access to the network through the WAP. Cannot connect to the WAP using the Wireless Access Point Manager Utility. -OR- I forgot my password. The range is poor. Troubleshooting Solution 4 Make sure that each wireless client is configured to the same encryption setting.

  • Page 33: Notes

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Components may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Information...
  • Page 34 • 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 35 Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. 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 37 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (2) 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277 P73829-A © 2002 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 150000005600E R02...

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