Belkin F5D6130 User manual

User Manual
F5D6130
Wireless Network
Access Point
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Optional Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Knowing your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Placement of your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step 1: Connect the AP to a Router, Ethernet Switch, or Hub . . . . . . . .8
Step 2: Install the Discovery Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Discovery Wizard to Configure the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Network Access Point (AP) 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
around the home or office—without using cables. The AP 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 to be sure
that you are getting the most out of your AP.
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Key Features
Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds
The Belkin AP 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 AP 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.
MAC Address Filtering
For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client
identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its
own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the
web-based user interface and you can control access to your network.
Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers
The Access Point supports a variety of networking environments including Mac
OS® 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®, 2000,
and XP, and others.
Note: The Access Point can be managed through a web browser without the
included software. The software included supports Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and
XP only but IS NOT necessary to use the Access Point.
Web-Based Advanced User Interface
You can set up the AP’s advanced functions easily through your web browser,
without having to install additional software onto the computer. There are no
disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can make changes and
perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily.
Applications and Advantages
• Economically connect multiple wireless computers to a network
• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs
• Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.
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Package Contents
•Belkin Wireless Network Access Point
•Power Supply
•Software CD
•User Manual
•Registration Card
Optional Management Software Requirements
•Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
•Minimum 64MB RAM
System Requirements
•At least one computer with TCP/IP networking protocol installed
•CAT5 networking cable (or better)
•Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape® 4.0 or later
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Specifications
Standards:
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet/100 Base-Tx Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
Wireless:
Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps
802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
2.412-2.497GHz ISM band
802.11b: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe
64/128-bit WEP
Protocol Supported:
CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP, and DHCP (client)
Management:
Browser-Based
Maximum Users:
32 (WLAN)
Ports:
1 10Base-T/100Base-Tx RJ45 port
1 Power jack
1 Reset button
LEDs:
Power
LAN Activity
WLAN Activity
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KNOWING YOUR ACCESS POINT
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The AP 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 AP for
better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front
of the AP to provide you with information about network activity and status.
Front Panel
Power/Ready LED
Indicates that the AP is receiving power.
Off AP is OFF
Red AP is ready
Wireless LAN LED
Off Wireless network is OFF
Blinking Green Indicates AP is working
LAN (Network) LED
Off No network is linked to the port
Green 10Base-T device connected
Orange 100Base-Tx device connected
Blinking Port activity
(Orange or Green)
Rear Panel
Wireless LAN LED
LAN (Network) LED
Power/Ready LED
Power Jack
RJ-45 LAN Port
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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, router, or hub.
Reset Button
The Reset button is used in rare cases when the AP may function improperly.
Resetting the AP will restore the AP’s normal operation while maintaining the
programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by
using the Reset button. Use the restore option in instances where you may
have forgotten your custom password.
a. Resetting the AP
Push and release the Reset button. The lights on the AP will momentarily
flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink. When the Power/Ready light
becomes solid again, the reset is complete.
b. Restoring the Factory Defaults
Press and hold the Reset button for five seconds then release it. The lights on
the AP will momentarily flash. The Power/Ready light will begin to blink.
When the Power/Ready light becomes solid again, the restore is complete.
Rotatable Dipole Antenna
One unidirectional dipole antennas is located on the side of the AP. The
antennas can rotate 180 degrees. The antenna should be oriented in the
vertical position for best performance.
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Proper placement of your AP is important to ensure the best performance of
your wireless network. Indoors, your Wireless Access Point can typically
provide a circular coverage area of 300 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. If possible, place your AP as
close as possible to the center of the area that you want to cover. In
multistory homes, place the AP on a floor that is as close to the center of the
home as possible; this may mean placing the AP on an upper floor.
Use care when choosing the location of your AP
• Be aware of appliances or large objects such as a refrigerator or
washer/dryer unit that may be on the opposite side of a wall from where
you decide to place your AP.
• Place the AP on top of a desk and away from metal cabinets and
computer cases.
• Do not place objects or components on top of the AP.
• Make sure that the antenna is pointing UP at all times.
• Metallic-based UV window tint can affect wireless performance. Do not
place the AP next to a tinted window.
We realize that in the real world, it may not be possible to place your AP in
the center of your coverage area. In cases where you may experience difficulty
covering the entire area you want, try placing the AP as high as possible.
Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are no
obstacles between the wireless computer and the AP. The AP may also be
mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for
expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit http://www.belkin.com/networking
for solutions.
The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring
wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones.
While these things can affect the network performance, your wireless network
typically will work fine under most conditions where these devices exist.
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QUICK SETUP
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The AP is configured at the factory to operate correctly out-of-the-box. Simply
connecting the AP to your existing network will instantly add wireless
capabilities to your network with no further configuration required. Belkin
ships software that will allow you to locate and connect to the Access Point
on your network so you can easily change or modify the settings if you wish.
Before you can use the software, you must physically install the Access Point.
Once the AP is installed, you can use the software to modify the settings.
Follow the steps below to install your AP.
Step 1: Connect the AP to a Router, Ethernet Switch, or Hub
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:
• Belkin Wireless Network Access Point
• Power Supply
• Software CD
• User Manual
• Registration Card
1. Select a suitable place for your AP as described in the previous section of
this manual.
2. Connect a CAT5 cable between the AP and your router’s LAN port, Ethernet
switch, or hub. Connect the power supply to the AP by plugging the round
DC connector into the DC jack on the AP. Plug the power supply into the
wall. Verify that the Power LED and the Link LED are illuminated. If both
LEDs are illuminated, this indicates that the AP is connected properly.
3. Connection and placement of your AP is now complete.
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Step 2: Install the Discovery Wizard
The Discovery Wizard is a convenient tool for locating and connecting to your
AP. The Discovery Wizard is only necessary if you want to make changes to
the AP’s settings, otherwise, the AP will work out-of-the-box in most cases.
Since the AP is shipped from the factory as a DHCP client, it will obtain an IP
address automatically from the DHCP server on your network. Since this
address is somewhat random, the Discovery Wizard will locate the AP on the
network for you so you don’t have to take extra steps to determine the IP
address of the AP.
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Belkin Wireless Network Access Point Setup Utility screen will
automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then
select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”.
Next double-click on the icon named “start.exe”.
3.In the menu window, drag your mouse over the “Install” button then select
“Click here” to start the software installation program.
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4. The software installation Wizard will start. Click “Next” on the first screen.
5. Accept the user agreement and click “Next” while following the installation
Wizard through its steps. Click “Finish” on the last screen.
6. The Discovery Wizard is now installed. Go to the next section to learn how
to use the Wizard.
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1. After you have installed the Discovery Wizard, you will see an
icon on the desktop. Double-click the icon to start the Wizard.
2. When you start the Wizard, you will see the word “Scanning…”.
This means the Wizard is looking for Access Points on your network.
3. When the Wizard finds your Access Point(s), the Access Point’s name will
appear in this window. Click on the Access Point’s name.
4. Click “Connect”. This will launch your web browser.
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5. You will see the AP’s login page in your browser window. The AP ships with
no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and
click the “Submit” button to log in.
6. You are now connected to the AP and can make any changes you want to.
See the following section of this manual to learn how to use the interface.
Logging Out of the AP
One computer at a time can log into the AP for the purposes of making
changes to the settings of the AP. Once a user has logged in to make
changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out. Clicking
the “Logout” button will log the computer out. The second method is
automatic. The login will time out after a specified period of time. The default
login time out is 10 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For
more information, see the section in this manual titled “Changing the Login
Timeout Setting”.
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Understanding the Access Point User Interface
The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Advanced
User Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of the AP’s status
and settings. All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.
(1) Quick-Navigation Links
You can go directly to any of the AP’s advanced UI pages by clicking directly
on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by
tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking on the purple
header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab’s function.
(2) Home Button
The home button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button
will take you back to the home page.
(3) Help Button
The “Help” button gives you access to the AP’s help pages. Help is also
available on many pages by clicking “more info” next to certain sections of
each page.
(3)
(1)
(2) (4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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(4) Login/Logout Button
This button enables you to log in and out of the AP with the press of one
button. When you are logged into the AP, this button will change to read
“Logout”. Logging into the AP will take you to a separate login page where
you will need to enter a password. When you are logged in to the AP, you can
make changes to the settings. When you are finished making changes, you
can log out of the AP by clicking the “Logout” button. For more information
about logging into the AP, see the section called “Logging into the AP”.
(5) Version Info
Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and serial
number of the AP.
(6) LAN Settings
Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of the AP.
Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links (IP
Address, Subnet Mask) or by clicking the “LAN” Quick Navigation link on the
left side of the screen.
(7) Wireless
Shows the status of the AP’s wireless setting. Changes can be made to the
settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the “Quick
Navigation” links on the left side of the screen.
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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.
IP Settings
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Changing the Wireless Channel
Auto: 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 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). The channel can be changed
if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your
network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the
other wireless networks. For best performance, use a channel that is at least
five channels away from the other wireless network. For instance, if another
network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6 or
below. To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down list.
Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.
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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 AP is “WLAN”. You can change this to anything
you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are other wireless networks
operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique
(does not match that of another wireless network in the area). To change the
SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field (1) and click
“Apply Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make a change to the
SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to
connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your
wireless network adapter for information on making this change.
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so
will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the
presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove
the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply
Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to
connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted.
Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information
on making this change.
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your AP is equipped with the security standard called WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy). By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, follow
the steps in this section.
(1)
(2)
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Setting WEP Encryption using a Passphrase
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.
1. Select “128-bit automatically” or “64-bit automatically” from the
drop-down menu.
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”.
3. Encryption in the AP is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless
network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to
the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on
making this change.
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