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P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview .........................................2 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point (WAP) 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 to share files among your home or office computers—without using cables. The WAP acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your wirelessequipped computers.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW Key Features Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds The Belkin WAP 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 WAP is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure. The optional encryption feature allows you to encrypt at 64-bits or 128-bits using a key that you enter yourself.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 3 OVERVIEW Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support on-board makes for the easiest possible connection to a network. Once the WAP is physically connected to the network, it will attempt to get an address from a DHCP server upon power up automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet (WAN) IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g draft (54g) Wireless: Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps Modulation 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11g: OFDM Operating Frequency 2.412-2.497GHz ISM band Operating Channels 802.11b: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe 802.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 5 KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT The WAP 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 WAP for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the WAP to provide you with information about network activity and status.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 6 KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Rear Panel Power Jack Antennas RJ45 Ethernet Jack Reset Button Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack. 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, hub, or WAP. Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the WAP may function improperly.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 7 PLACEMENT OF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Proper placement of your WAP is important to ensure the best performance of your wireless network. Typically, indoors your WAP can provide a circular coverage area of 250 feet or more. However, different types of construction materials and other obstructions in a building can greatly affect the wireless signal and decrease the range.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION Connecting the WAP to a Cable/DSL WAP, Ethernet Switch, or Hub Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following: • • • • Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point Vertical Mounting Base (optional use) Power Supply User Manual 1. Select a suitable place for your WAP. 2.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 9 SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTER TO CONFIGURE THE WAP You will need to set you Wireless Client to the same subnet as the WAP before you can access the Web-based interface. Perform the following steps from the computer you wish to configure your WAP from: NOTE: You must undo these steps once you have complete configuring your WAP. Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP 1.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 10 CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE Using your Internet browser, you can access the WAP’s web-based advanced user interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.254” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. Logging into the WAP You will see the WAP’s home page in your browser window. The home page is visible to any user who wants to see it.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 11 CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE Understanding the Advanced Web-Based User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the advanced webbased user interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the WAP’s status and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 12 CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THE ADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE (4) Login/Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the WAP with the press of one button. When you are logged into the WAP, this button will change to read “Logout”. Logging into the WAP will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password. When you are logged in to the WAP, you can make changes to the settings.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 13 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. (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Wireless Channel Shows you the current channel your WAP is using. You may select one of 11 channels. (2) Wireless Mode Shows the current mode of wireless operation. You may select one of three modes.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 14 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Channel 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. Your WAP is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in. The default channel is 11.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 15 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your WAP can operate in three different wireless modes: “54g-Auto”,“54g-Only”, and “802.11b-Only”. In 54g-Auto mode, the WAP will be compatible with 802.11b and 54g wireless clients simultaneously. This mode is the factory default and ensures full compatibility with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. Set the WAP to 54g-Auto mode if you have a mix of 802.11b and 54g clients in your network.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 16 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 WAP is “WLAN”. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 17 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Encryption Settings Clicking on the “Encryption” link in the “Wireless” tab will take you to the encryption settings screen. To make setting up your network for the first time easy, the WAP ships with encryption turned off. If you wish to turn on encryption, you can do so from this page.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 18 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Type in a passphrase. A passphrase is like a password. It can be a mixture of numbers and letters. After you type in your passphrase, click “Generate”. When you click “Generate”, the key fields below will become populated. NOTE: 64-bit encryption will generate four keys and 128-bit encryption will generate only one key. Select the key you want to use by clicking the radio button next to it. Click “Apply Changes”.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 19 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 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, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 20 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. Click “Apply Changes”. 3. Encryption in the WAP is now set.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 21 WAP UTILITIES Setting MAC Address Filtering NOTE: This feature may not exist in your current WAP firmware. Please check belkin.com for the latest firmware updates that will support his feature. The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 22 WAP UTILITIES Restarting the WAP Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the WAP if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the WAP will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the WAP to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart WAP” button. 2. The following message will appear. Click “OK”. 3. The following message will appear. Restarting the WAP can take up to 60 seconds.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 23 WAP UTILITIES Restoring Factory Default Setting Restoring Factory Default Settingss 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 WAP. It can take up to 60 seconds. It is important not to turn the power to the WAP off during the restart. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 24 WAP UTILITIES Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update. 1. Click “Save”. A window called “File Download” will open. Click “Save”. 2.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 25 WAP UTILITIES 3. When the save is complete, you will see the window below. Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. 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. All configuration files end with a “.bin”. Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double-click on it. 2.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 26 WAP UTILITIES 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 60 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WAP’s configuration will be restored. The WAP home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the WAP’s address (default = 192.168.2.254) into the navigation bar of your browser.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 27 WAP UTILITIES Updating Firmware From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the WAP’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 website and update your WAP’s firmware to the latest version.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 28 WAP UTILITIES 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to save the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”. 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 29 WAP UTILITIES Updating the WAP’s Firmware 1. 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 “.dlf”. 2. Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double-clicking on the file name. 3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 4.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 30 WAP UTILITIES 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the WAP firmware update will be complete. The WAP home page should appear automatically. If not, type in the WAP’s address (default = 192.168.2.254) into the navigation bar of your browser. The firmware update is complete.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. Technical support is available 24hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 32 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.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:39 PM Page 33 INFORMATION Canada- Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Europe-European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0628 or CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
P74218_F5D7130_man.qxd 1/7/03 8:38 PM Page 1 belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin, Ltd.
