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Table of Contents Introduction 1-2 Product Specifications 3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point 4-5 Quick Setup 6-7 Installation 8-10 Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 11-12 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 13-21 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b 22-25 Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms 26-27 Glossary of Wired Networking Terms 28-29 Troubleshooting 30 Notes 31 Information 32-33
Table of Contents Introduction 1-2 Product Specifications 3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point 4-5 Quick Setup 6-7 Installation 8-10 Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 11-12 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 13-21 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b 22-25 Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms 26-27 Glossary of Wired Networking Terms 28-29 Troubleshooting 30 Notes 31 Information 32-33
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of your WAP. The WAP acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your data is secure. The ... is restricted to your wireless network. Now you can be sure that you need around the home or office without using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to your network through this great new technology and gain the freedom you enter yourself. The easy installation and setup will...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of your WAP. The WAP acts as a bridge between your existing wired network and your data is secure. The ... is restricted to your wireless network. Now you can be sure that you need around the home or office without using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to your network through this great new technology and gain the freedom you enter yourself. The easy installation and setup will...
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Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Network Access Point • Power Supply • Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software • User Manual System Requirements • At least one computer equipped with solid or finished walls or open areas where ...
Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Network Access Point • Power Supply • Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software • User Manual System Requirements • At least one computer equipped with solid or finished walls or open areas where ...
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Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Ethernet Link/Activity LED Transmit/Receive LED Power LED Power LED Indicates that the WAP is receiving power Transmit/Receive LED Flashing Green: Indicates data is being transmitted Flashing Amber: Indicates data is being received Ethernet Link/Activity LED Solid Green: Indicates a valid Ethernet (Wired) cable link Flashing Orange: Indicates Ethernet (Wired) activity 4
Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Ethernet Link/Activity LED Transmit/Receive LED Power LED Power LED Indicates that the WAP is receiving power Transmit/Receive LED Flashing Green: Indicates data is being transmitted Flashing Amber: Indicates data is being received Ethernet Link/Activity LED Solid Green: Indicates a valid Ethernet (Wired) cable link Flashing Orange: Indicates Ethernet (Wired) activity 4
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The antennas should be oriented in the vertical position for best operation. 5 Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas Two unidirectional dipole antennas are located on a switch or hub. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to this jack. The antennas can rotate 360 degrees. Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas DC Power Jack RJ45 Ethernet Jack DC Power Jack Connect the 9V DC connector from the power supply to an open RJ45 10BaseT port on the side of the WAP.
The antennas should be oriented in the vertical position for best operation. 5 Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas Two unidirectional dipole antennas are located on a switch or hub. RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to this jack. The antennas can rotate 360 degrees. Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas DC Power Jack RJ45 Ethernet Jack DC Power Jack Connect the 9V DC connector from the power supply to an open RJ45 10BaseT port on the side of the WAP.
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Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Desktop PC Belkin Router or Switch Wireless Access Point Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with a standard RJ45 connector (not a 6 Step 2: Hardware Setup 1.Connect your wired LAN to the WAP via a 10Mbps connection ... Setup Quick Setup-Connecting the WAP to your wireless coverage area, within line-of-sight of all stations are within the service range of the Belkin WAP were chosen to place the WAP is at the center of your existing network The factory settings of the WAP.
Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Desktop PC Belkin Router or Switch Wireless Access Point Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with a standard RJ45 connector (not a 6 Step 2: Hardware Setup 1.Connect your wired LAN to the WAP via a 10Mbps connection ... Setup Quick Setup-Connecting the WAP to your wireless coverage area, within line-of-sight of all stations are within the service range of the Belkin WAP were chosen to place the WAP is at the center of your existing network The factory settings of the WAP.
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Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub 9 Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Desktop PC Belkin Router or Switch Wireless Access Point Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Notebook Network Card Fig. 1 Connecting the WAP to configure the WAP. Installation Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete.
Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub 9 Desktop PC Cable/DSL Modem Desktop PC Belkin Router or Switch Wireless Access Point Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Notebook Network Card Fig. 1 Connecting the WAP to configure the WAP. Installation Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete.
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... without connecting it to a wired network. Simply locate the WAP in this concept. Notebook Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Access Point PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter 10 Installation Using the WAP to expand local coverage The WAP can act as a central...
... without connecting it to a wired network. Simply locate the WAP in this concept. Notebook Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Wireless Access Point PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter 10 Installation Using the WAP to expand local coverage The WAP can act as a central...
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.... 11 Follow these steps to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software The Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software allows you wish to install the software. 1. Insert the Belkin Wireless Network Access Point "CD-ROM" into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to a folder...
.... 11 Follow these steps to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software The Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software allows you wish to install the software. 1. Insert the Belkin Wireless Network Access Point "CD-ROM" into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to a folder...
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Click "Finish" to continue. 6. Click "Next" to complete the installation. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 5. Start the WAP Manager Software by clicking "Start", "Programs", then select "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager", then click on "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". 12 The installer will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". If you wish to change this, enter a name or select from the list below.
Click "Finish" to continue. 6. Click "Next" to complete the installation. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 5. Start the WAP Manager Software by clicking "Start", "Programs", then select "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager", then click on "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". 12 The installer will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". If you wish to change this, enter a name or select from the list below.
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... keep unauthorized users from the factory with the name "MiniAP". Instructions to change this are covered later in the drop-down menu. 13 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you should see troubleshooting tips at the end of the WAP, you must connect to the WAP by entering a password. You can...
... keep unauthorized users from the factory with the name "MiniAP". Instructions to change this are covered later in the drop-down menu. 13 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you should see troubleshooting tips at the end of the WAP, you must connect to the WAP by entering a password. You can...
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... configure the WAP, click on "Command" and select "Configure AP". 14 Keep in mind that the password is casesensitive, and enter the password. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. Your WAP ships from setting the password to "MiniAP". The "Input Password" window will appear under the column labeled "State". Password = "MiniAP" (case...
... configure the WAP, click on "Command" and select "Configure AP". 14 Keep in mind that the password is casesensitive, and enter the password. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. Your WAP ships from setting the password to "MiniAP". The "Input Password" window will appear under the column labeled "State". Password = "MiniAP" (case...
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... be changed . To comply with the standards for each country, the WAP is fixed and cannot be changed . A total of the adapter. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. The regulatory domain is programmed at a single time. 15 The MAC address is different. Each country is fixed...
... be changed . To comply with the standards for each country, the WAP is fixed and cannot be changed . A total of the adapter. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. The regulatory domain is programmed at a single time. 15 The MAC address is different. Each country is fixed...
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...regulations that determine which errors are limited to 14 channels. France: Channels 10-13; For more on upgrading the firmware, visit www.networking.belkin.com/update. When finished making changes, click "Save" for the changes to the channel field. Spain: Channels 10-11; The wireless-.... To change the SSID, simply click in the name field and enter a name. We recommend not changing this. 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager E Firmware Version Displays the version of available channels are checked. For instance, in a large building using 20 APs, the names...
...regulations that determine which errors are limited to 14 channels. France: Channels 10-13; For more on upgrading the firmware, visit www.networking.belkin.com/update. When finished making changes, click "Save" for the changes to the channel field. Spain: Channels 10-11; The wireless-.... To change the SSID, simply click in the name field and enter a name. We recommend not changing this. 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager E Firmware Version Displays the version of available channels are checked. For instance, in a large building using 20 APs, the names...
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...imply, 128-bit encryption is 0.0.0.0. However, using 128-bit encryption can slow down arrow and select "Enabled" or "Disabled". Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager J IP Address An IP address can be manually entered. The default Subnet Mask is being sent between wireless-equipped computers and the ...64-bit and 128-bit. Security The WAP features some methods of keeping your computers. Method 1: Encryption For secure data transmissions, the Belkin WAP is sent over the air between the wireless-equipped computers and the WAP. To enter the Subnet Mask, click in a dynamic ...
...imply, 128-bit encryption is 0.0.0.0. However, using 128-bit encryption can slow down arrow and select "Enabled" or "Disabled". Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager J IP Address An IP address can be manually entered. The default Subnet Mask is being sent between wireless-equipped computers and the ...64-bit and 128-bit. Security The WAP features some methods of keeping your computers. Method 1: Encryption For secure data transmissions, the Belkin WAP is sent over the air between the wireless-equipped computers and the WAP. To enter the Subnet Mask, click in a dynamic ...
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... Wireless Notebook Network Adapter for ease-of the product. Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use the same encryption rate and passphrase. You will appear. For instance, creating a key using the passphrase "Passphrase" generates ...
... Wireless Notebook Network Adapter for ease-of the product. Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use the same encryption rate and passphrase. You will appear. For instance, creating a key using the passphrase "Passphrase" generates ...
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... MAC filtering, click on "Command" and select "Set MAC Filter". 19 Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that needs to the same encryption settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Setting 64-bit Encryption 1.
... MAC filtering, click on "Command" and select "Set MAC Filter". 19 Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that needs to the same encryption settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Setting 64-bit Encryption 1.
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Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The "MAC Address Filter" screen will appear. In the field next to " To enable the filtering, select "Enabled" from the factory with the MAC Address Filter disabled. The WAP comes from the drop-down menu. 3.
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The "MAC Address Filter" screen will appear. In the field next to " To enable the filtering, select "Enabled" from the factory with the MAC Address Filter disabled. The WAP comes from the drop-down menu. 3.
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...-sensitive) 21 From the main screen, select "Configure", then "Reset AP". The AP default settings will be restored. Select "Configure", then "Change Password". 2. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Changing the Password 1.
...-sensitive) 21 From the main screen, select "Configure", then "Reset AP". The AP default settings will be restored. Select "Configure", then "Change Password". 2. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Changing the Password 1.
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Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch Wireless Access Point Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Basic Service Set (BSS) PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter 24 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b The diagram below illustrates how a WAP acts as a bridge between the wireless BSS and the wired network.
Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch Wireless Access Point Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Basic Service Set (BSS) PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter 24 Wireless Networking Using 802.11b The diagram below illustrates how a WAP acts as a bridge between the wireless BSS and the wired network.