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Belkin F5D6130 Quick Setup-Connecting the WAP to your existing network, Hardware Setup

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Quick Setup

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.

Desktop PC

Cable/DSL

Modem

Notebook with Wireless

Notebook Network Card

Belkin Router

or Switch

Wireless

Access Point

Notebook with Wireless

Notebook Network Card

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-of-sight of all wireless stations. Ensure all stations are within the service range of the WAP.

Step 2: Hardware Setup

1.Connect your wired LAN to the WAP via a 10Mbps connection using a Category 3 or Category 5 cable with a standard RJ45 connector (not a

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Belkin F5D6130 Quick Setup-Connecting the WAP to your existing network, Installation Site Selection, Hardware Setup

Contents

F5D6130 Access PointWireless Network Table of Contents Key Features IntroductionWide Area Coverage at High Speeds Up to 128-bit Security EncryptionPackage Contents Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or officeDifficult-to-wire environments ApplicationsProduct Specifications SpecificationsKnowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Ethernet Link/Activity LED Transmit/Receive LED Power LED Power LEDTransmit/Receive LED Ethernet Link/Activity LEDDC Power Jack Rotatable Dual Dipole AntennasRJ45 Ethernet Jack Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access PointQuick Setup Quick Setup-Connecting the WAP to your existing networkStep 1 Installation Site Selection Step 2 Hardware SetupDefault Settings Step 3 Install the Belkin WAP Manager SoftwareDefault Value WAP ParameterSelecting an appropriate site for your WAP InstallationConnecting the WAP to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub Installation Desktop PC Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Wireless Notebook Network CardBelkin Router or Switch Wireless Access Point Wireless Notebook Network CardUsing the WAP to expand local coverage InstallationNotebook Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Access Point Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card PC with Wireless DesktopInstalling the Wireless Access Point Manager Software Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 6. Click Finish to complete the installationUsing the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Connecting to the WAPConfiguring to the WAP Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point ManagerFixed Parameters A BSSIDB Regulation Domain C WEPProgrammable Parameters E Firmware VersionF AP Name G SSIDL Default Gateway SecurityJ IP Address K Subnet MaskUsing the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Using WEP EncryptionMethod 2 MAC Address Filtering Setting 64-bit Encryption Setting 128-bit EncryptionUsing MAC Address Filtering Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point ManagerAdding a List of MAC Addresses from a File Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point ManagerChanging the Password Resetting the WAPRestoring Factory Default Settings Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point ManagerWireless Networking Using 802.11b Ad-Hoc Peer-to-PeerBasic Service Set BSS Infrastructure ModeWireless Networking Using 802.11b Wireless Networking Using 802.11b SwitchWireless Access PointBSS2 RoamingWireless Networking Using 802.11b Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms Ad-HocBackbone Base StationRTS Threshold Glossary of Wireless Networking TermsWireless Access Glossary of Wired Networking Terms DHCPDNS Server AddressPPPoE Subnet MaskTCP/IP Glossary of Wired Networking TermsSolution TroubleshootingProblem Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FORELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationInformation Canada- Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationPage Belkin Components B.V P73829-ABelkin Components