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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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...you enter yourself. Key Features Wide Area Coverage at 64-bits or 128-bits using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to the world of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that you need around the home... or office without using cables. Every computer equipped with a wireless network adapter has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using a key that you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point...
...you enter yourself. Key Features Wide Area Coverage at 64-bits or 128-bits using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to the world of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that you need around the home... or office without using cables. Every computer equipped with a wireless network adapter has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using a key that you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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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 wiring is difficult to -wire ...
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 wiring is difficult to -wire ...
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Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub 9 Installation Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. 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.
Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub 9 Installation Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. 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.
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... Computer" window. If you to connect to the WAP and make changes to install the software. 1. Click "Next" to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software The Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software allows you wish to continue. 11 Click "Next". 4. Follow these steps to the configuration...
... Computer" window. If you to connect to the WAP and make changes to install the software. 1. Click "Next" to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software The Belkin 802.11b Wireless Manager Software allows you wish to continue. 11 Click "Next". 4. Follow these steps to the configuration...
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If you wish to complete the installation. Click "Finish" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. Click "Next" to continue. 6. 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". Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 5.
If you wish to complete the installation. Click "Finish" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. Click "Next" to continue. 6. 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". Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 5.
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If not, see the name "MiniAP" in this manual. Click on the network that is shipped from changing settings. 1. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you must connect to the WAP by entering a password. Your WAP is either wired or wireless. Connecting to the WAP To make any changes ... drop-down menu. 13 in the bottom right corner of this manual. You can connect to the configuration of the WAP, you launch the WAP Manager Software, a window will open and begin scanning for your WAP is password-protected to change this are covered later in the "Wireless...
If not, see the name "MiniAP" in this manual. Click on the network that is shipped from changing settings. 1. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you must connect to the WAP by entering a password. Your WAP is either wired or wireless. Connecting to the WAP To make any changes ... drop-down menu. 13 in the bottom right corner of this manual. You can connect to the configuration of the WAP, you launch the WAP Manager Software, a window will open and begin scanning for your WAP is password-protected to change this are covered later in the "Wireless...
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...WAP. Programming the WAP with a list of laptops need only to enter the passphrase and the key number into their computers' wireless management software to be able to the WAP. Keys can be used at the factory. For instance, creating a key using the passphrase "Passphrase...Configuration" menu, click "Encryption". The MAC address is assigned to the section called "Using WEP Encryption". Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use , the software can generate keys using 64-bit encryption, there are four keys labeled "Key 1" through "Key 4". For more ...
...WAP. Programming the WAP with a list of laptops need only to enter the passphrase and the key number into their computers' wireless management software to be able to the WAP. Keys can be used at the factory. For instance, creating a key using the passphrase "Passphrase...Configuration" menu, click "Encryption". The MAC address is assigned to the section called "Using WEP Encryption". Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use , the software can generate keys using 64-bit encryption, there are four keys labeled "Key 1" through "Key 4". For more ...