Belkin F5D7130 user manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 54g Wireless Network Access Point (WAP) 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 to share files among your home or office computers—without using cables. The WAP 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 WAP.

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Contents Wireless Network Access Point Table of Contents Introduction Overview Key FeaturesPackage Contents Applications and AdvantagesSystem Requirements 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 Configuring the WAP Using Logging into the WAPLogging out of 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 Updating Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading 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