Belkin F5D7130 User Manual

User ManualF5D7130Wireless NetworkAccess PointCreat a faster wireless networkP74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 2

INSTALLATION8Connecting the WAP to a Cable/DSL WAP, Ethernet Switch, or HubVerify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Belkin 54g

SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTER TO CONFIGURE THE WAP9You will need to set you Wireless Client to the same subnet as the WAP beforeyou can access the

CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE 10Using your Internet browser, you can access the WAP’s web-based advanced userinterfa

CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE 11Understanding the Advanced Web-Based User InterfaceThe home page is the first page y

CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE 12(4) Login/Logout ButtonThis button enables you to log in and out of the WAP with the

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS13The Wireless tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. Fromthis tab you can make changes

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS14Changing the Wireless ChannelThere are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the UnitedSta

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS15Using the Wireless Mode SwitchYour WAP can operate in three different wireless modes: “54g-Auto”,“54g-Only”

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS16Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS17Changing the Wireless Encryption SettingsClicking on the “Encryption” link in the “Wireless” tab will take

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS182. Type in a passphrase. A passphrase is like a password. It can be a mixtureof numbers and letters. After

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS19Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters fr

CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS202. If using 64-bit encryption, there will be four key fields. If using 128-bitencryption, there will be one

WAP UTILITIES 21Setting MAC Address Filtering NOTE: This feature may not exist in your current WAP firmware. Please checkbelkin.com for the latest fir

WAP UTILITIES 22Restarting the WAPSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the WAP if it begins workingimproperly. Restarting or rebooting t

WAP UTILITIES 23Restoring Factory Default SettingRestoring Factory Default Settingss1. Click the “Restore Defaults” button.2. The followingmessage wil

WAP UTILITIES 24Saving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving yourconfiguration will allow you t

WAP UTILITIES 253. When the save is complete,you will see the windowbelow. Click “Close”.The configuration is now saved.Restoring a Previous Configura

WAP UTILITIES 263. A reminder window will appear. Itwill take up to 60 seconds for theconfiguration restoration tocomplete. Click “OK”.4. A 60-second

WAP UTILITIES 27Updating FirmwareFrom time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the WAP’s firmware.Firmware updates contain feature improvement

1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point (WAP)and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can t

WAP UTILITIES 282. A window will open thatallows you to select thelocation where you wantto save the firmware file.Select a location. You canname the

WAP UTILITIES 29Updating the WAP’s Firmware1. In the “FirmwareUpdate” page, click“Browse”. A windowwill open that allowsyou to select thelocation of t

WAP UTILITIES 306. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdownreaches zero, the WAP firmware update will be complete. The WAP

TROUBLESHOOTING31You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com orwww.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want t

32INFORMATIONFCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street,

33Canada- Industry Canada (IC)The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class Bdigital complies wit

Belkin Corporation501 West Walnut StreetCompton • CA • 90220 • USATel: 310.898.1100Fax: 310.898.1111Belkin Components, Ltd.Express Business ParkShipto

OVERVIEW2Key FeaturesWide Area Coverage at High SpeedsThe Belkin WAP provides coverage over an indoor area up to 300 feet in radiusand outdoor area ov

OVERVIEW3Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support on-board makes forthe easiest possible connection to a network. Once the WAP is physically

OVERVIEW4SpecificationsStandards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN)IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11g draft (54g)Wireless:Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spre

KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT5The WAP has been designed to be placed on a desktop vertically orhorizontally, or it may be mounted to a wall. The

Power JackConnect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.RJ45 Ethernet JackConnect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45

PLACEMENT OF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT7Proper placement of your WAP is important to ensure the best performance ofyour wireless network. Typically, i