Belkin F8T030 - Bluetooth Access Point User manual

Bluetooth
™
Access Point
with USB Print Server
Access your network and USB
printers through Bluetooth devices
User Manual
F8T030
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Key Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DHCP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Web Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bluetooth to USB Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
LAN Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuring your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Compatibility List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server
(the AP) from Belkin. The AP adds the convenience of wireless Bluetooth technology
and LAN printing to a USB printer. Print jobs can be sent to the connected USB
printers from a computer or PDA via Bluetooth and the wired LAN. To print from the
LAN, simply connect a USB printer to the AP and run the included printer utility on
your Windows® or Mac® operating system. Your computers enabled with Bluetooth
technology will be able to directly print to the USB printer through the AP.
This User Manual will provide details about your new AP, from installation and
operation to troubleshooting in the unlikely event of a problem. For quick and easy
installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in the packaging.
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Package Contents
• Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server
• Print Server Utility CD-Rom
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• Registration Card
System Requirements
• At least one computing device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology
• TCP/IP networking protocol installed in each wired computer connected to the LAN
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Key Features and Benefits
• Offers compatibility with any Bluetooth v1.1-compliant device
• Allows you to work at distances of up to 100 meters
• Features flash-upgrade support
• Offers built-in security using 128-bit encryption and authentication, allowing you
to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires
• Offers true Plug-and-Play convenience
• Supports up to 7 simultaneous users
• Provides easy management with built in web server
• Delivers manageability from a desktop or PDA
• Supports Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
*100m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless
devices within immediate proximity.
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Applications
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office)
• SOHO users who need easy and quick setup
Wireless roaming with a PDA or laptop around the home or office
• Gain the freedom you need to access the Web, and e-mail around the home and
office without cables
Wireless printing with your PDA or laptop
• Print wirelessly to a USB printer from your PDA, notebook, or desktop computers
Frequently changing environments
• Take your personal area network with you when you change locations or rearrange
your workplace
Temporary LAN access
• Create a personal area network for your PDAs and computers at tradeshows, exhibitions,
conference rooms, and other sites that may require a network on a temporary basis
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Product Specifications
Bluetooth Compliance Version 1.1
Physical Interfaces 2 USB A Connectors,
RJ45 Connector
Operating Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz
Output Power 0 to 20 dBm, Class 1
Sensitivity < 0.1% BER at -70 dBm
Data Rate 723/56Kbps Asynchronous,
400/400Kbps Synchronous
Operation Range 100-meter (333 ft.)
radius indoors
Network Topology Point-to-multipoint, up
to 7 slaves
Packet Support 1/3/5 slot packets
Frequency Stability Integrated
Antenna
Dimensions 4.7 (W) x 5 (L) x 1.75
(H) in.
Weight 5.0oz.
Operating Temp 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp 10 to 70 degrees Celsius
Humidity 5~90% non-condensing
Supply Voltage 5VDC
Nominal Current 1 Amp
Supported Profiles GAP, SDP, LAN Access,
Serial, PAN (Q1 2003)
Management Embedded web server
with SSI
Network DHCP, NAT via Bluetooth
Wireless Security Firewall for wireless
devices
128-bit encryption
CHAP or PAP authentication
USB Printing Line-printing protocol,
TCP/IP
Mounting Desktop or wall-mount
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Unit Display Diagrams:
Power LED
(Green)
System LED
(Green)
LAN LED
(Green)
Connected LED
(Green)
Bluetooth
LED (Blue)
USB 1 LED
(Amber)
USB LED 2
(Amber)
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Front Panel:
Power LED (Green)
On: Indicates that the AP is receiving power
System LED (Green)
Blinks once per second: AP has obtained a valid IP address or has a pre-configured
IP address
Blinks 3 times per second: AP has not obtained a valid IP Address
LAN LED (Green)
On: AP is connected to an Ethernet network
Off: No network connection (such as a cable connection to a hub, switch, or Ethernet)
Blinks: Traffic occurring on the wired LAN
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Connected LED (Green)
On: AP is connected to the Internet
Off: AP is not connected to the Internet (or has not been able to contact any of the
common Internet sites)
Bluetooth LED (Blue)
On: At least one Bluetooth device is connected to the AP
Off: No Bluetooth devices are connected to the AP
Blinking: Indicates Bluetooth radio activity
USB 1 LED (Amber)
Blinking: Indicates data traffic to the device connected to the first USB port
USB LED 2 (Amber)
Blinking: Indicates data traffic to the device connected to the second USB port
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