Belkin APFIRMWARE User manual

Upgrading the firmware for the Access Point:
If you have already installed the Access Point software skip to Step 2 or 3 depending on your
configuration.
Step 1: Installing the Access Point Manager.
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.
Step 2: Configure the Wireless-Equipped Computer(s) to Communicate with
the WAP
1. If your computer is attached via a wired connect skip to Step 3. Start up the wireless-equipped
computer and configure the wireless-equipped PC to connect to an SSID of "WLAN" or "Any".
2. If not done already, configure the wireless-equipped PC to "Obtain IP
Address Automatically".
3. Restart the wireless-equipped PC.
4. Go to Step 4.
Step 3: Configure the Wired Computer(s) to Communicate with
the WAP
1. Start up the wired computer that is connected to a router or switch that the Access Point is
connected to. After the Access Point manager is installed go to Step 4.
Step 4: Connect to the Wireless Access Point in order to upgrade the firmware.
Start the WAP Manager Software by clicking "Start", "Programs", then
select "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager", then click on "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 manual. If your WAP is installed properly, you should see the name
"MiniAP" in the “Wireless Manager” window when scanning has completed.

Connecting to the WAP
To make any changes to the configuration of the WAP, you must connect to
the WAP by entering a password. The WAP is password-protected to keep
unauthorized users from changing settings.
1. Click on "Command" and select "Connect AP…" in the drop-down menu.
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)
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.
Step 5: Upgrading the firmware for the WAP
1. Click on “Command” and then “Update Firmware...”
2. Use the browse button to locate the firmware that was downloaded to the hard drive:

3. Once the file is located, the path of the file will show in the “File Name” window.
4. Click on “Update” to continue.
5. A Window will pop up stating “Update firmware successfully”. Click on OK.
6. The WAP will then disconnect and reset. In order to make any final changes just follow
the instructions to connect to the WAP.