Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Wireless Network
Access Point
User Manual
F5D6130
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10 Installing the Wire
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The WAP acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your wireless equipped computers. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this manual completely
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Introduction Applications • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Gain the freedom you need around the home or office with no cables. • Difficult-to-wire environments For use in buildings with solid or finished walls or open areas where wiring is difficult to employ. • Frequently Changing Environments Offices or environments that frequently rearrange the workplace and change location. • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Product Specifications Specifications Wireless Standard: 802.11b Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Operating Channels: IEEE 802.11 compliant 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan) Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps per channel (Auto-Rollback) Typical Indoor Operating Range: 590 ft.(180M) @ 11Mbps 984 ft.(300M) @ 5.5Mbps 1476 ft.(450M) @ 2Mbps 1800 ft.(550M) @ 1Mbps Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT LED Indicator: Link, Activity, and Power Frequency B
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
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 Solid Green: Indicates a valid Ethernet (Wired) cable link Flashing Orange: Indicates Ethernet (Wired) activity 4
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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. Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas Two unidirectional dipole antennas are located on the side of the WAP. The antennas can rotate 360 degrees. The antennas should be oriented in the vertical positio
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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 or Switch Wireless Access Point Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Step 1: Installation Site Selection In general, the best location to place the WAP is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line-of-sight of all wireless
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Quick Setup crossover cable). This connection from your wired LAN would come from a hub or switch connected to your LAN or a cable/DSL router. 2.Connect the external power supply to the 5V DC socket on the rear panel of the WAP. Step 3: Install the Belkin WAP Manager Software 1.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2.Access your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the CD-ROM icon in the "My Computer" window. Double-click on the "Setup" icon and follow the directions in the installation wizard. St
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Installation Selecting an appropriate site for your WAP Selecting an appropriate site for your WAP will ensure the best performance. First, a few rules of thumb: • Avoid locating the WAP near metal objects such as appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and washer/dryers. Keep in mind that your appliances may be on the other side of the wall in the area that you may be considering to locate the WAP. • For best performance, locate the WAP as close to the center of the area that you will be covering
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Installation Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. Go to "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 9
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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. Simply locate the WAP in the center of the area you will be operating your network. The diagram below illustrates this concept. Notebook Wireless Notebook Network
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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. 2. Access your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “CD-ROM” icon in the “My Computer” window. Double-click on the “Setup” icon to start the installation process. 3. The following screen will appear
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 5. The installer will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". If you wish to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. 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". 12
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
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" will be displayed. You can connect to the WAP from any computer on the network that is either wired or wireless. Your WAP is shipped from the factory with the name "MiniAP". Instructions to change this are covered later in this man
Summary of the content on the page No. 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. When connected, the word "Connected" will appear under the column labeled "State". If you cannot connect, see the troubleshooting tips at the end of this manual. Configuring to the WAP The WAP can be configured for many differ
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. B A C D E F J K G L H M I This screen displays the WAP’s status and settings. Fixed Parameters BSSID A This displays the MAC address of the adapter. The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed. B Regulation Domain Each country’s regulatory commission (FCC for the US) has specified a specific set of channels for 802.11b to operate on. Each country is different. To comply with the standards for each country, the
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager E 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. Programmable Parameters AP Name F The AP Name is used to help identify an WAP when multiple APs are being used. For instance, in a large building using 20 APs, the names may be "AP 1:W
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager IP Address J An IP address can be manually entered. The default IP address is 192.168.0.254. To enter the IP address, click in the “IP Address” field and enter the IP address. K Subnet Mask A Subnet Mask can be manually entered. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To enter the Subnet Mask, click in the “Subnet Mask” field and enter the Subnet Mask. L Default Gateway A Default Gateway address can be manually entered. The Default Gateway addres
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use the same key to be able to communicate using encryption. For more information, go to the section called “Using WEP Encryption”. Method 2: MAC Address Filtering 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 y
