Belkin F5D7130 user manual Setting UP Your Wireless Computer to Configure the WAP

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SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTER TO CONFIGURE THE WAP

You will need to set you Wireless Client to the same subnet as the WAP before you can access the Web-based interface. Perform the following steps from the computer you wish to configure your WAP from:

NOTE: You must undo these steps once you have complete configuring your WAP.

Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP

1.Go to the Windows control panel and double-click on the Network icon or the Network Connections icon.

2.Right-click on the Local Area Connection for your Wireless adapter and select Properties.

3.In the General Tab select the Internet Protocol TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter and click on the Properties button.

4.Select the “Use the following IP address” radio button.

5.Enter and IP address in the same subnet as the Access Point. For Example: 192.168.2.200

6.Enter the following

subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 then click OK

Note: Once you have completed configuring your WAP, repeat steps 1 through 3 above. Then select “Obtain an IP automatically” or set a valid IP for your computer on the same subnet as the network you are connecting to.

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Contents Wireless Network Access Point Table of Contents Introduction Overview Key FeaturesSystem Requirements Package ContentsApplications and Advantages Specifications Front Panel Knowing Your Wireless Access PointRestoring the Factory Defaults Power JackReset Button Resetting the WAPPlacement of Your Wireless Access Point Installation Setting UP Your Wireless Computer to Configure the WAP Logging out of the WAP Configuring the WAP UsingLogging into the WAP Help Button Understanding the Advanced Web-Based User Interface1Quick Navigation Links Home ButtonVersion Info Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings FeaturesBroadcast Ssid Wireless ChannelWireless Mode SsidChanging the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidSetting Encryption Automatically Using a Passphrase Changing the Wireless Encryption SettingsConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal Key Configuring the Wireless Network Settings WAP Utilities Setting MAC Address FilteringRestarting the WAP Restarting the WAP to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Setting Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration WAP Utilities Downloading a New Version of Firmware Updating FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware WAP Utilities Updating the WAP’s Firmware Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsTroubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Canada- Industry Canada ICP74218