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Belkin WRE/AP User Manual

Belkin WRE/AP User Manual

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  • Page 1: Access Point

    Wireless G Range Extender/ Access Point Range Extender: Increase your wireless coverage area Access Point: Add wireless access to your wired network 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless Mbps User Manual 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless F5D7130uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 Overview ................5 Package Contents..............7 System Requirements ..............7 Product Specifications ............... 7 3 Configuring the WRE/AP ............ 8 Configuring as a Wireless Range Extender........ 9 Configuring as a Wireless Access Point........13 Configuring as a Wireless Bridge ..........14 Setting up Wireless Bridging .............15...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point (WRE/AP) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can take advantage of this new high-speed wireless technology and gain the freedom to connect to your home or office network without using cables.

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i.e. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •...
  • Page 5 Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets •...
  • Page 6 For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 7 Front Panel DC 5V/2.0A...

  • Page 8: Overview

    10Base-T or 100Base-Tx port on a switch, hub, or WRE/AP. Reset Button The “Reset” button is to be used in the unlikely event that your WRE/AP malfunctions. Resetting the WRE/AP restores its normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Overview Package Contents • Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point • Power Supply • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card System Requirements • At least one computer with an installed 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant wireless Ethernet adapter •...

  • Page 10: Configuring The Wre/Ap

    Configuring the WRE/AP You can configure your Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point (WRE/AP) in three modes, for three applications: Wireless Range Extender Mode —widens the coverage area of your wireless network Wireless Network Access Point Mode —adds wireless-equipped computers to an existing wired network Wireless Bridge Mode —joins two wireless network segments together...

  • Page 11: Configuring As A Wireless Range Extender

    The WRE/AP can widen your home or office network’s wireless coverage area. The example below illustrates the use of range extension mode. In this example, the Wireless Router is set up to connect to a WRE/AP located in another area. Laptops can roam or move between the two wireless coverage areas.
  • Page 12 If not, please see the “Using the Web-Based User Interface” section in your User Manual, for instructions. Find the MAC address on the bottom label of the WRE/AP. There are two MAC addresses on the bottom label. You will need the MAC address named “WLAN MAC Address”.
  • Page 13 Configuring the WRE/AP To enter the WRE/AP’s Mac address into the router, do the following: From a computer already connected to your network, access the Wireless Router’s advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser. In the address bar, type in “192.168.2.1” (do not type in “www” or “http://”...
  • Page 14 Configuring the WRE/AP In the field named AP1 (3), type in the WLAN MAC address of your WRE/AP (see step 2 from the previous page). When you have typed in the address, click “Apply Changes” (4). Place your secondary WRE/AP within range of your Wireless Router and near the area where you want it to extend the range or add the network segment.

  • Page 15: Configuring As A Wireless Access Point

    If both LEDs are illuminated, the WRE/AP is connected properly. Place the WRE/AP on a desktop or mount it to a wall in the location that you have chosen. Next, swivel the antennas so they are both pointing up.

  • Page 16: Configuring As A Wireless Bridge

    Bridging the WRE/AP to your Wireless Router allows you to add another network segment without running wires to the area where the new segment is located. Connect a network switch or hub to the WRE/AP’s RJ45 jack to give computers connected to the switch access to the rest of the network.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Wireless Bridging

    • These modes do not operate when using WPA. You can Bridge your WRE/AP to a Wireless Router by entering the MAC address of the WRE/AP in the Wireless Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface. Please be sure to follow the steps below carefully.
  • Page 18 “http://” before the number). Note : If you have changed your WRE/AP’s IP address, use that IP address. To make any changes to the Wireless Router’s settings, you have to log in. Clicking the “Login” button or any of the links on the home page takes you to the login screen.

  • Page 19: Using The Web-Based User Interface

    Enter the following subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 then click “OK”. Note : Once you have completed configuring your WRE/AP, repeat steps 1 through 3. Then select “Obtain an IP automatically” or set a valid IP for your computer on the same subnet as the network you are connecting to.

  • Page 20: Accessing The Web-Based Setup

    “Submit” button to log in. Logging Out of the Web-Based Setup One computer at a time can log into the WRE/AP in order to make changes to its settings. There are two ways to log out: 1, by clicking the “Logout”...
  • Page 21 (4) Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the WRE/AP with the press of one button. When you are logged in, this button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the WRE/AP will take you to a separate login page where you must enter a password.

  • Page 22: Channel And Ssid

    To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the WRE/AP is “belkin54g”. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there...

  • Page 23: Using The Wireless Mode Switch

    “54g-Auto”, “54g-Only”, and “54g-LRS”. The different modes are explained next. 54g-Auto Mode In this mode, the WRE/AP is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This mode is the factory default and ensures full compatibility with Wi-Fi-compatible devices. Set the WRE/AP to 54g-Auto mode if you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your...

  • Page 24: Turbo Mode And Protected Mode

    Turbo Mode and Protected Mode Turbo Mode Enabling Turbo mode allows the WRE/AP to use frame bursting to get the maximum throughput from the WRE/AP to 802.11g clients. Turbo mode throughput is up to 50% faster than any standard 802.11g equipment.

  • Page 25: Changing The Wireless Channel

    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. Your WRE/AP is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11).

  • Page 26: Securing Your Wi-Fi ® Network

    Using the Web-Based User Interface Securing your Wi-Fi Network ® Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of this manual’s publication, there are three encryption methods available.
  • Page 27 Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64- bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP.
  • Page 28 (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the Network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment. (For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking.)
  • Page 29 Using the Web-Based User Interface Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same Network key. Network key = MyPassword Wireless Notebook...
  • Page 30 Using the Web-Based User Interface 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 this (refer to image below) create your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9 in each box.

  • Page 31: Wep Setup

    Using the Web-Based User Interface WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase”...
  • Page 32 Using the Web-Based User Interface 128-Bit WEP Encryption 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. Select “128-bit WEP”...

  • Page 33: Wpa Setup

    Microsoft. This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. You also need to download the latest driver for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Network Card from the Belkin support site. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
  • Page 34 Using the Web-Based User Interface Setting WPA (with radius server) Settings If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA—Radius Server”. For Encryption Technique, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.

  • Page 35: Mac Address Control

    Using the Web-Based User Interface MAC Address Control Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed or denied access to the network. When setting an “Allow” list, any computer NOT included in the list will be denied access to the network.

  • Page 36: Changing System Settings

    Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The WRE/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 in order to log into the WRE/AP in the future.

  • Page 37: Saving A Current Configuration

    The following message will appear. Restoring the defaults includes restarting the WRE/AP. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power down the WRE/AP during the restart. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WRE/AP’s defaults will be restored.
  • Page 38 Changing System Settings A window will open in which you can 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”. Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later.

  • Page 39: Restoring A Previous Configuration

    Changing System Settings Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file. All configuration files end with a “.bin”.

  • Page 40: Updating Firmware

    WRE/AP’s address (default = 192.168.2.1) into the navigation bar of your browser. Updating Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the WRE/AP’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes, if any. When Belkin releases new firmware, you can download it from the Belkin update website and update your WRE/AP’s firmware to the latest version.
  • Page 41 Changing System Settings Downloading a New Version of Firmware If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen such as the following. To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”. A window will open that allows you to select the location...
  • Page 42 Changing System Settings Updating the WRE/AP’s Firmware 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 “.bin”. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double- clicking on the file name.
  • Page 43 Click “OK”. You will see one more message. This message tells you that the WRE/AP may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware is loaded and the WRE/AP is rebooted. Click “OK”. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WRE/AP firmware update will be complete.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    In the WRE/AP Web-Based Advanced User Interface (see “Configuring WRE/AP as a Wireless Range Extender” section of this manual), check to see that the WRE/AP is in Wireless Range Extender Mode and it is connecting to your Belkin Wireless Router by verifying that the correct MAC address is entered.
  • Page 45 If your Belkin Wireless Router’s lights do not have the above characteristics, please contact Belkin technical support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer’s user guide. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 46 This setting is found on the Router’s wireless “Channel and SSID” configuration page. If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow, Signal strength is poor...
  • Page 47 Wireless Router, and connected to the Router using either an Ethernet cable, or through your home’s power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters. These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be ordered from Belkin directly.
  • Page 48 I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a wireless Belkin client card for a home network. Clients must use the same key that the Wireless Router or Access Point uses. For instance if the key is “Smith Family Network Key”...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen. The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK (no server) Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. Right-click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box is selected. Under the Wireless Networks tab, click the “Configure” button. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK”...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Technical Support www.belkin.com You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040...

  • Page 53: Information

    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, F5D7130 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 Information 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. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). •...
  • Page 56 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty 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...
  • Page 57 Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. BROADCOM, 54g, and the 54g logo are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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