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Belkin F5D6130 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network Access Point User Manual F5D6130...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Setup ......... . .8 Step 1: Connect the AP to a Router, Ethernet Switch, or Hub ..8 Step 2: Install the Discovery Wizard .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Network Access Point (AP) 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 around the home or office—without using cables. The AP acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your wireless-equipped computers.

  • Page 4: Key Features

    INTRODUCTION Key Features Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds The Belkin AP 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 AP is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    INTRODUCTION Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Network Access Point • Power Supply • Software CD • User Manual • Registration Card Optional Management Software Requirements • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP • Minimum 64MB RAM System Requirements • At least one computer with TCP/IP networking protocol installed •...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    INTRODUCTION Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet/100 Base-Tx Ethernet IEEE 802.11b Wireless: Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 2.412-2.497GHz ISM band 802.11b: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe 64/128-bit WEP Protocol Supported: CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP, and DHCP (client)

  • Page 7: Knowing Your Access Point

    KNOWING YOUR ACCESS POINT The AP 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 AP for better organization and utility.
  • Page 8 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, router, or hub. Reset Button The Reset button is used in rare cases when the AP may function improperly.

  • Page 9: Placement Of Your Access Point

    AP. The AP may also be mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit http://www.belkin.com/networking 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: Quick Setup

    The AP is configured at the factory to operate correctly out-of-the-box. Simply connecting the AP to your existing network will instantly add wireless capabilities to your network with no further configuration required. Belkin ships software that will allow you to locate and connect to the Access Point on your network so you can easily change or modify the settings if you wish.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Install The Discovery Wizard

    AP. 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Belkin Wireless Network Access Point Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”.
  • Page 12 4. The software installation Wizard will start. Click “Next” on the first screen. 5. Accept the user agreement and click “Next” while following the installation Wizard through its steps. Click “Finish” on the last screen. 6. The Discovery Wizard is now installed. Go to the next section to learn how to use the Wizard.

  • Page 13: Using The Discovery Wizard To Configure The Ap

    USING THE DISCOVERY WIZARD TO CONFIGURE THE AP 1. After you have installed the Discovery Wizard, you will see an icon on the desktop. Double-click the icon to start the Wizard. 2. When you start the Wizard, you will see the word “Scanning…”. This means the Wizard is looking for Access Points on your network.
  • Page 14 USING THE DISCOVERY WIZARD TO CONFIGURE THE AP 5. You will see the AP’s login page in your browser window. The AP ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Submit” button to log in. 6.
  • Page 15 USING THE DISCOVERY WIZARD TO CONFIGURE THE AP Understanding the Access Point User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the AP’s status and settings.
  • Page 16 USING THE DISCOVERY WIZARD TO CONFIGURE THE AP (4) Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the AP with the press of one button. When you are logged into the AP, this button will change to read “Logout”.

  • Page 17: 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. IP Settings...
  • Page 18 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Channel Auto: 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 19 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 AP is “WLAN”. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged.
  • Page 20 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Setting WEP Encryption using a Passphrase Note to Mac users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1.
  • 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 2-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 2-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...
  • 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 Advanced Settings Belkin provides a number of advanced functions that you can set. With exception to the AP name, it is recommended that you make no changes to these settings unless you have a specific reason to do so. From the Advanced Settings page you can do the following: •...
  • Page 24 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Restarting the AP to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart AP” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restarting the AP can take up to 60 seconds.
  • Page 25 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 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 AP. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the AP off during the restart.
  • Page 26 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name “Config”.
  • Page 27 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. 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 28 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. Updating Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the AP’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 update website and update your AP’s firmware to the...
  • Page 29 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Updating the AP’s Firmware 1. In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse” (1). A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file. All firmware files end with a “.dlf”. 2.
  • Page 30 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK”. 5.
  • Page 31 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The AP ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the AP in the future.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 877-736-5771. Technical support is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.

  • Page 33: 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 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 Corporation 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 36 Australia: 1800 666 040 P74341 © 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac, Mac OS, AppleTalk, Apple, and AirPort are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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