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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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... for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in radius. Now you are allowed access to your wireless network. Up to 128-bit Security Encryption Your Belkin WAP is capable ...that you to encrypt at High Speeds The Belkin WAP provides coverage over 1,800 feet in minutes. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to your wireless equipped computers. Key Features Wide Area Coverage ...
... for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in radius. Now you are allowed access to your wireless network. Up to 128-bit Security Encryption Your Belkin WAP is capable ...that you to encrypt at High Speeds The Belkin WAP provides coverage over 1,800 feet in minutes. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to your wireless equipped computers. Key Features Wide Area Coverage ...
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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 can rotate 360 degrees. Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas Two unidirectional dipole antennas are located on a switch or hub. 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 RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to this jack.
The antennas can rotate 360 degrees. Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas Two unidirectional dipole antennas are located on a switch or hub. 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 RJ45 Ethernet Jack Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to this jack.
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... 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 using a Category 3 or Category 5 cable with Wireless Notebook Network Card Step 1: ... you up and running quickly. Ensure all wireless stations. Quick 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...
... 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 using a Category 3 or Category 5 cable with Wireless Notebook Network Card Step 1: ... you up and running quickly. Ensure all wireless stations. Quick 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...
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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. Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub 9
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... in this concept. The diagram below illustrates this manner will be operating your wireless-equipped computers by relaying the data from one computer to a wired network. 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...
... in this concept. The diagram below illustrates this manner will be operating your wireless-equipped computers by relaying the data from one computer to a wired network. 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...
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..." into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon 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 start the installation process. 3. Click "Next" to the configuration. The installer will appear. Follow these steps to...
..." into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon 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 start the installation process. 3. Click "Next" to the configuration. The installer will appear. Follow these steps to...
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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. The installer will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". 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 Click "Next" to continue. 6. 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. The installer will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager". 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 Click "Next" to continue. 6. Installing the Wireless Access Point Manager Software 5.
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... to change this are covered later in the "Wireless Manager" window when scanning has completed. The words "Scanning AP" will be displayed. If your WAP. If not, see the name "MiniAP" in this manual. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you launch the WAP Manager Software,... a window will open and begin scanning for your WAP is either wired or wireless. When finished scanning, "Scanning complete" will be displayed in the drop-...
... to change this are covered later in the "Wireless Manager" window when scanning has completed. The words "Scanning AP" will be displayed. If your WAP. If not, see the name "MiniAP" in this manual. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Once you launch the WAP Manager Software,... a window will open and begin scanning for your WAP is either wired or wireless. When finished scanning, "Scanning complete" will be displayed in the drop-...
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Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. Keep in mind that the password is casesensitive, and enter the password. Password = "MiniAP" (case-sensitive) 3. To configure the WAP, click on "Command" and ...
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. Keep in mind that the password is casesensitive, and enter the password. Password = "MiniAP" (case-sensitive) 3. To configure the WAP, click on "Command" and ...
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... time. 15 A B C D E F J G K H L I M This screen displays the WAP's status and settings. C WEP This displays the status of the adapter. A total of wireless clients (computers) connected to operate on. Enabled = ON. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. Fixed Parameters A BSSID This displays the MAC address of the WEP encryption. The...
... time. 15 A B C D E F J G K H L I M This screen displays the WAP's status and settings. C WEP This displays the status of the adapter. A total of wireless clients (computers) connected to operate on. Enabled = ON. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager The "AP Setting" screen will appear. Fixed Parameters A BSSID This displays the MAC address of the WEP encryption. The...
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... should also be set to the same SSID to gain access to the network. When finished making changes, click "Save" for the changes to take effect. France: Channels 10-13; MKK: Channels 1-14.) The default channel is "WLAN" (Wireless Local Area Network). To enter a name, click in a ... at no cost, for the changes to take effect. I RTS Threshold This is sometimes called the "Network Name". Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager E Firmware Version Displays the version of available channels are limited to local regulations that determine which errors are checked. The number...
... should also be set to the same SSID to gain access to the network. When finished making changes, click "Save" for the changes to take effect. France: Channels 10-13; MKK: Channels 1-14.) The default channel is "WLAN" (Wireless Local Area Network). To enter a name, click in a ... at no cost, for the changes to take effect. I RTS Threshold This is sometimes called the "Network Name". Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager E Firmware Version Displays the version of available channels are limited to local regulations that determine which errors are checked. The number...
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Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager J IP Address An IP address can be manually entered. The..."Subnet Mask" field and enter the Default Gateway address. The Default Gateway address is being sent between wireless-equipped computers and the WAP. To enable or disable the DHCP Client, click on the down the ...wireless network secure. The default Subnet Mask is "Enabled". There are two levels of encryption called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). M DHCP Client The WAP can be used. The default setting is 255.255.255.0. Method 1: Encryption For secure data transmissions, the Belkin...
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager J IP Address An IP address can be manually entered. The..."Subnet Mask" field and enter the Default Gateway address. The Default Gateway address is being sent between wireless-equipped computers and the WAP. To enable or disable the DHCP Client, click on the down the ...wireless network secure. The default Subnet Mask is "Enabled". There are two levels of encryption called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). M DHCP Client The WAP can be used. The default setting is 255.255.255.0. Method 1: Encryption For secure data transmissions, the Belkin...
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...to be able to the section called "Using WEP Encryption". The following screen will notice when using a "passphrase" that you own a Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Adapter for ease-of MAC addresses that is located on a small sticker on the network must use the same key to be ... the product. For more information, go to communicate using encryption. This passphrase can be used at the factory. You will appear. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use the same encryption rate and passphrase. The MAC address is assigned to...
...to be able to the section called "Using WEP Encryption". The following screen will notice when using a "passphrase" that you own a Belkin F5D6020 Wireless Notebook Network Adapter for ease-of MAC addresses that is located on a small sticker on the network must use the same key to be ... the product. For more information, go to communicate using encryption. This passphrase can be used at the factory. You will appear. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager WAP and the computers must use the same encryption rate and passphrase. The MAC address is assigned to...
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... computer (client) that needs to the same encryption settings. Select 128-bit from the drop-down menu. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Setting 64-bit Encryption 1. Select "Create with the WAP must be set up the MAC filtering, click on "Command" and .... Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-down menu. 2. Select "Create with the WAP must be set to communicate with Passphrase". 3. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that needs to the same encryption settings. To set to communicate with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Apply". 4. Using...
... computer (client) that needs to the same encryption settings. Select 128-bit from the drop-down menu. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Setting 64-bit Encryption 1. Select "Create with the WAP must be set up the MAC filtering, click on "Command" and .... Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-down menu. 2. Select "Create with the WAP must be set to communicate with Passphrase". 3. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that needs to the same encryption settings. To set to communicate with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Apply". 4. Using...
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Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The WAP comes from the drop-down menu. 3. To enable the filtering, select "Enabled" from the factory with the MAC Address Filter disabled. In the field next to " The "MAC Address Filter" screen will appear.
Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager 2. The WAP comes from the drop-down menu. 3. To enable the filtering, select "Enabled" from the factory with the MAC Address Filter disabled. In the field next to " The "MAC Address Filter" screen will appear.
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..., select "Configure", then "Reload Default". The AP will be restored. After restoring the defaults, you will need to connect to the AP again. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Changing the Password 1. After resetting, you will need to connect to the AP again. Select "Configure", then "Change Password". 2. Resetting the WAP If the...
..., select "Configure", then "Reload Default". The AP will be restored. After restoring the defaults, you will need to connect to the AP again. Using the Belkin Wireless Access Point Manager Changing the Password 1. After resetting, you will need to connect to the AP again. Select "Configure", then "Change Password". 2. Resetting the WAP If the...
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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. 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
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The illustration below shows two WAPs configured to extend coverage beyond that of the wireless network, each BSS is known as roaming. Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch Wireless Access Point BSS1 BSS2 Wireless Access Point ESS 25 The diagram below shows two Basic Service Sets overlapping to form an ...Identifier (SSID). This activity is called an Extended Service Set (ESS). Wireless Networking Using 802.11b Roaming More than one WAP can extend the wireless coverage to the entire premise. When a wireless computer enters the ESS, the signal strength and link quality is evaluated ...
The illustration below shows two WAPs configured to extend coverage beyond that of the wireless network, each BSS is known as roaming. Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch Wireless Access Point BSS1 BSS2 Wireless Access Point ESS 25 The diagram below shows two Basic Service Sets overlapping to form an ...Identifier (SSID). This activity is called an Extended Service Set (ESS). Wireless Networking Using 802.11b Roaming More than one WAP can extend the wireless coverage to the entire premise. When a wireless computer enters the ESS, the signal strength and link quality is evaluated ...