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Belkin F5D7130 user manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

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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Belkin F5D7130 user manual Introduction

Contents

Wireless Network Access Point Creat a faster wireless networkF5D7130 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Up to 128-Bit Encryption Key FeaturesOVERVIEW Wide Area Coverage at High SpeedsOVERVIEW Package ContentsApplications and Advantages System RequirementsProtocol Supported SpecificationsWireless StandardsFront Panel KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINTb. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power JackReset Button a. Resetting the WAPPLACEMENT OF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Connecting the WAP to a Cable/DSL WAP, Ethernet Switch, or Hub INSTALLATIONSETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTER TO CONFIGURE THE WAP Logging out of the WAP CONFIGURING THE WAP USING THEADVANCED WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE Logging into the WAP3 Help Button Understanding the Advanced Web-Based User Interface1Quick Navigation Links 2 Home Button5 Version Info 4 Login/Logout Button6 LAN Settings 7 Features3 SSID CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS1 Wireless Channel 2 Wireless ModeCONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless ChannelCONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Using the Wireless Mode SwitchChanging the Wireless Network Name SSID Using the Broadcast SSID FeatureCONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Wireless Encryption Settings Setting Encryption Automatically Using a PassphraseCONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Type in a passphrase. A passphrase is like a password. It can be a mixture of numbers and letters. After you type in your passphrase, click “Generate”. When you click “Generate”, the key fields below will become populated CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGSCONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Setting Encryption Manually Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key2. If using 64-bit encryption, there will be four key fields. If using 128-bit encryption, there will be one key field. In the key fields, type in the hexadecimal keys that you wish to use. When finished typing in your keys, select which key you want to use by clicking the radio button next to it. Click “Apply Changes” CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGSWAP UTILITIES Setting MAC Address FilteringRestarting the WAP to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the WAPWAP UTILITIES WAP UTILITIES Restoring Factory Default SettingRestoring Factory Default Settingss 1. Click the “Restore Defaults” buttonWAP UTILITIES Saving a Current Configuration2. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK” Restoring a Previous ConfigurationThe configuration is now saved WAP UTILITIESWAP UTILITIES WAP UTILITIES Updating FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware Downloading a New Version of FirmwareWAP UTILITIES 2. A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the firmware file. Select a location. You can name the file anything you want, or use the default name. Be sure to save the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later. When you have selected the location, click “Save”Updating the WAP’s Firmware WAP UTILITIES4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue. Click “OK” Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordWAP UTILITIES TROUBLESHOOTING Modifications INFORMATIONFCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYCanada- Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeINFORMATION Belkin Tech Support P74218Belkin Corporation Belkin Components B.V