Belkin F5D6131 User Manual

F5D6130

Wireless Network

Access Point

User Manual

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

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (WAP) and welcome to the world of wireless networking. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office 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.

Key Features

Wide Area Coverage at High Speeds

The Belkin WAP provides coverage over an indoor area up to 300 feet in radius and an outdoor area over 1,800 feet in radius.

Up to 128-bit Security Encryption

Your Belkin WAP is capable of encrypting (scrambling) the transmitted radio waves so you can be sure that your data is secure. The optional encryption feature allows you to encrypt at 64-bits or 128-bits using a key that you enter yourself.

MAC Address Filtering

For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your wireless network. Every computer equipped with a wireless network adapter has its own MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Belkin Wireless 802.11b Network Manager software, and access to your network through the WAP is restricted to only those MAC addresses.

Introduction

Applications

• Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Gain the freedom you need around the home or office with no cables.

• Difficult-to-wire environments For use in buildings with solid or finished walls or open areas where wiring is difficult to employ.

• Frequently Changing Environments

Offices or environments that frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need a network on a temporary basis. Companies that need additional workstations for a peak activity period.

• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) SOHO users who need easy and quick setup.

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 an 802.11b compliant wireless Ethernet adapter

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

Product Specifications

Specifications

Wireless Standard: 802.11b Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Operating Channels: IEEE 802.11 compliant

11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan)

Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps per channel (Auto-Rollback) Typical Indoor

Operating Range: 590 ft.(180M) @ 11Mbps

984 ft.(300M) @ 5.5Mbps 1476 ft.(450M) @ 2Mbps 1800 ft.(550M) @ 1Mbps

Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT LED Indicator: Link, Activity, and Power Frequency Band: ISM Band, 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz Modulation Type: QPSK, BPSK, CCK Data Rate: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps per channel Protocol: CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK Output Power: 13dBm ~ 20dBm (50 mW) (max.) Receive Sensitivity: Min. -78dBm for 11Mbps @BER 10E-5;

Min. -82dBm for 5.5/2/1Mbps @BER 10E-5

Encryption: 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Antenna Type: 2dBi (max.) @ External PCB patch diversity antenna Power Consumption: 5V, 750mA max. Physical Dimensions: 114.5 x 54 x 5.0mm Weight: 50 g OS Support: Windows

95 (OSR2), 98, 2000, NT,

Millennium Edition

Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick

Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point

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

Power LED

Ethernet

Link/Activity LED

Transmit/Receive LED

Knowing your Belkin Wireless Access Point

DC Power Jack

Connect the 9V DC connector from the power supply to this jack.

RJ45 Ethernet Jack

Connect an Ethernet cable to this socket, and connect to an open RJ45 10BaseT port on a switch or hub.

Rotatable Dual Dipole Antennas

Two unidirectional dipole antennas are located on the side of the WAP. The antennas can rotate 360 degrees. The antennas should be oriented in the vertical position for best operation.

Rotatable Dual

Dipole Antennas

DC Power Jack

RJ45 Ethernet

Jack

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.

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

Desktop PC

Cable/DSL

Modem

Belkin Router

or Switch

Wireless

Access Point

Notebook with Wireless

Notebook Network Card

Notebook with Wireless

Notebook Network Card

Quick Setup

crossover cable). This connection from your wired LAN would come from a hub or switch connected to your LAN or a cable/DSL router.

2.Connect the external power supply to the 5V DC socket on the rear panel of the WAP.

Step 3: Install the Belkin WAP Manager Software

1.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2.Access your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the CD-ROM icon in the "My Computer" window. Double-click on the "Setup" icon and follow the directions in the installation wizard.

Step 4: Configure the Wireless-Equipped Computer(s) to Communicate with the WAP

1.Start up the wireless-equipped computer and configure the wireless-equipped PC to connect to an SSID of "WLAN" or "Any".

2.If not done already, configure the wireless-equipped PC to "Obtain IP Address Automatically".

3.Restart the wireless-equipped PC.

Your Belkin WAP is now fully configured. To configure advanced features, please reference the Installation section.

Default Settings:

WAP Parameter Default Value

AP Name MiniAP SSID WLAN Channel 11 RTS Threshold 2346 IP Address 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 DHCP Client Enabled Encryption Disabled MAC Address Filter Disabled Password MiniAP (case-sensitive)

Installation

Selecting an appropriate site for your WAP

Selecting an appropriate site for your WAP will ensure the best performance. First, a few rules of thumb:

• Avoid locating the WAP near metal objects such as appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and washer/dryers. Keep in mind that your appliances may be on the other side of the wall in the area that you may be considering to locate the WAP.

• For best performance, locate the WAP as close to the center of the area that you will be covering. Keep in mind that radio waves radiate outward from the WAP in a circular pattern. Typical range is 100-150 feet indoors at 11Mbps. If the area you wish to cover is smaller than 200-300 feet wide, then locating the WAP in the center of the area becomes less critical.

• Normally, the higher that you locate the WAP, the better the performance and range will be. However, in an area such as an average-sized house or small office, height is less critical.

• Remember that many things can cause a degrade of the radio signal such as brick walls, metal-reinforced concrete, the metal housing of appliances, or even wiring in the walls.

Connecting the WAP to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub

1. Select a suitable site for your WAP.

2. Connect a CAT5 cable between the WAP and your cable/DSL router’s LAN port, Ethernet switch, or hub by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ45 jack on the WAP and the other end into an open RJ45 jack on the cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub.

3. Connect the power supply to the WAP by plugging the round DC connector into the DC jack on the WAP. Plug the power supply into the wall. Verify that the Power LED and the Link LED are illuminated. If both LEDs are illuminated, this indicates that the WAP is connected properly.

4. Place the WAP on a desktop or mount it to a wall in the location that you have chosen. Next, swivel the antennas so they are both pointing up.

Installation

Connection and placement of your WAP is now complete. Go to "Installing the WAP Manager Software" to learn how to configure the WAP.

Fig. 1 Connecting the WAP to a cable/DSL router, Ethernet switch, or hub

Desktop PC

Cable/DSL

Modem

Belkin Router

or Switch

Wireless

Access Point

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

Installation

Using the WAP to expand local coverage

The WAP can act as a central point of communication of your wireless-equipped computers without connecting it to a wired network. Using the WAP in this manner will effectively double the range between your wireless-equipped computers by relaying the data from one computer to another. Simply locate the WAP in the center of the area you will be operating your network. The diagram below illustrates this concept.

PC with Wireless Desktop

PCI Network Adapter

Wireless

Access Point

Notebook Wireless

Notebook Network Card

Notebook with Wireless

Notebook Network Card

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