Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Quick Setup ...
Page 3 - Introduction; Key Features; Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP)and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can takeadvantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you needaround the home or office without using cables. The WAP acts as a bridgebetween yo...
Page 4 - Applications; Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office; Package Contents
Introduction 2 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. • Frequentl...
Page 5 - Product Specifications; Specifications
Product Specifications 3 Specifications Wireless Standard: 802.11b Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Operating Channels: IEEE 802.11 compliant11 channels (US, Canada)13 channels (ETSI)14 channels (Japan) Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps per channel (Auto-Rollback) Typical IndoorOp...
Page 6 - Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point; Power LED; Indicates that the WAP is receiving power; Ethernet Link/Activity LED
Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point 4 Power LED Indicates that the WAP is receiving power Transmit/Receive LED Flashing Green: Indicates data is being transmittedFlashing Amber: Indicates data is being received Ethernet Link/Activity LED Solid Green: Indicates a valid Ethernet (Wired) cable li...
Page 7 - Connect the 9V DC connector from the power supply to this jack.
Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point 5 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 RJ4510BaseT port on a switch or hub. Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas Two unidirectional dipole ...
Page 8 - Quick Setup; The factory settings of the Belkin WAP were chosen to get you up and; Step 1: Installation Site Selection; within the service range of the WAP.; Step 2: Hardware Setup; Connect your wired LAN to the WAP via a 10Mbps connection using a
Quick Setup 6 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. 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-...
Page 9 - Step 3: Install the Belkin WAP Manager Software; Default Settings; WAP Parameter
Quick Setup 7 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 int...
Page 10 - Installation; Selecting an appropriate site for your WAP
Installation 8 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 appli...
Page 11 - Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. Go to
Installation 9 Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to configure the WAP. Fig. 1 Connecting the WAP to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub Desktop PC Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Belkin Router or Switch Wireless ...
Page 12 - Using the WAP to expand local coverage; The WAP can act as a central point of communication of your
Installation 10 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...
Page 13 - Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software; install the software.
11 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...
Page 14 - The installer will create a
12 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 complet...
Page 15 - Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager; not, see troubleshooting tips at the end of this manual.; Connecting to the WAP
13 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 disp...
Page 16 - Configuring to the WAP
14 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. ...
Page 17 - Fixed Parameters; BSSID
15 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. This screen displays the WAP’s status and settings. Fixed Parameters BSSID This displays the MAC address of the adapter. The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed. Regulation Domain Each country’s reg...
Page 18 - Firmware Version; Programmable Parameters; AP Name
16 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 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.be...
Page 19 - IP Address; Security
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 17 IP Address 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. Subnet Mask A Subnet Mask can be manually entered. The default Subnet Mask i...
Page 20 - Method 2: MAC Address Filtering; Using WEP Encryption
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 18 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...
Page 21 - Setting 64-bit Encryption; 4-bit encryption is now enabled in the; Setting 128-bit Encryption; 28-bit encryption is now enabled in the; Using MAC Address Filtering
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Setting 64-bit Encryption 1. Select 64-bit from the drop-down menu. 2. Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Apply". 4. Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-down menu. These are labeled 1–4. Click...
Page 22 - Adding a List of MAC Addresses from a File
20 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The “MAC Address Filter” screen will appear. The WAP comes from the factory with the MAC Address Filter disabled. To enable the filtering, select “Enabled” from the drop-down menu. 3. In the field next to "<<Add", type in the MAC add...
Page 23 - Changing the Password
21 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Changing the Password 1. Select "Configure", then "Change Password". 2. Enter the new password, then confirm it. Press "OK". After changing the password, you will need to connect to the AP again. Resetting the WAP If the WAP s...
Page 25 - Infrastructure Mode; The use of a WAP to connect a wireless LAN to a wired LAN is called
PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter WAP Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook Wireless Notebook Network Card 23 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b Infrastructure Mode The use of a WAP to connect a wireless LAN to a wired LAN is called Infrastructure. A WAP serves as a bridge ...
Page 26 - wireless BSS and the wired network.
24 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b Basic Service Set (BSS) The diagram below illustrates how a WAP acts as a bridge between the wireless BSS and the wired network. Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch Wireless Access Point PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network A...
Page 27 - Roaming; More than one WAP can be used to increase the wireless coverage in a; ESS
25 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b Roaming More than one WAP can be used to increase the wireless coverage in a wireless LAN. The diagram below shows two WAPs configured to extend coverage beyond that of a single WAP. The overlapping area of each BSS is called an Extended Service Set (ESS). When a...
Page 28 - Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms
Ad-Hoc An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Backbone The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded ont...
Page 29 - Infrastructure
27 Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network. RTS Threshold Transmitters contending fo...
Page 30 - Glossary of Wired Networking Terms
28 Glossary of Wired Networking Terms DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home network. DNS ServerAddress DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as ...
Page 31 - NAT
29 Glossary of Wired Networking Terms hardware address of a device connected to a network. A MAC address is unique (different) for every device. NAT Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Belki...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; Solution
30 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the WAP using the Wireless Access Point Manager Utility.-OR-I forgot my password. 4 The default password is "MiniAP". It is case-sensitive. Make sure that you are capitalizing where necessary. If you have forgotten the password, see below for performing a...
Page 33 - Information; FCC Statement; Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
31 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D6130 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the...
Page 34 - Europe-European Union Notice
Canada- Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. ThisClass 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...
Page 35 - Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
Information 33 Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during t...
