Belkin F5D7130 user manual Installation

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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

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1.Select a suitable place for your WAP.

2.Connect a CAT5 cable between the WAP and your cable/DSL WAP’s LAN port, Ethernet switch, or hub by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ45 jack on the WAP and the other end into an open RJ45 jack on the cable/DSL WAP, Ethernet switch, or hub.

3.Connect the power supply to the WAP by plugging the round DC connector into the DC jack on the WAP. Plug the power supply into the wall. Verify that the Power LED and the LAN LED are illuminated. If both LEDs are illuminated, this indicates that the WAP is connected properly.

4.Place the WAP on a desktop or mount it to a wall in the location that you have chosen. Next, swivel the antennas so they are both pointing up.

5.Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. Go to the “Configuring the WAP” section to learn how to configure the WAP.

Desktop PC

Desktop PC

Cable/DSL Modem

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

Belkin Router or

Switch

Wireless Access

Point

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

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Contents Wireless Network Access Point Table of Contents Introduction Key Features OverviewApplications and Advantages Package ContentsSystem Requirements Specifications Knowing Your Wireless Access Point Front PanelResetting the WAP Power JackReset Button Restoring the Factory DefaultsPlacement of Your Wireless Access Point Installation Setting UP Your Wireless Computer to Configure the WAP Logging into the WAP Configuring the WAP UsingLogging out of the WAP Home Button Understanding the Advanced Web-Based User Interface1Quick Navigation Links Help ButtonFeatures Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings Version InfoSsid Wireless ChannelWireless Mode Broadcast SsidChanging the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Broadcast Ssid FeatureChanging the Wireless Encryption Settings Setting Encryption Automatically Using a PassphraseConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Setting MAC Address Filtering WAP UtilitiesRestarting the WAP to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the WAPRestoring Factory Default Setting Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration WAP Utilities Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware WAP Utilities Updating the WAP’s Firmware Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordTroubleshooting Modifications InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanada- Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeP74218