Belkin F5D7231-4v5 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using the Access Point Mode

Note:

This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users

only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network

access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature

and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to

be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the

rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address

is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be

customized for your need.

1.

Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access

Point only” page. When you select this option, you will be able to

change the IP settings.

2.

Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply

Changes”.

3.

Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your

existing network.

The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router’s

advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into

your browser’s navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings,

MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally.

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Wireless Range Extension and Bridging

Wireless Range Extension and Bridging works with the following

models only:

F5D7231-4 High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router

F5D7230-4 Wireless Router

F5D7130 Wireless Range Extender/Access Point

Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for the Router or

Access Point for optimal performance:

http://web.belkin.com/support

What is a Wireless Bridge?

A wireless bridge is actually a “mode” in which your Wireless Router

can directly connect to a secondary Wireless Access Point. Note that

you can only bridge your Wireless G Router (model F5D7230-4,

F5D7231-4) to a Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point

(model F5D7131, F5D7130). Bridging with access points of other

manufacturers is not supported at this time. You can use the bridge

mode to extend the range of your wireless network, or add an

extension of your network in another area of your office or home

without running cables.

Range Extension

Range extension will extend the wireless coverage area in your home

or office. The example on the next page illustrates use of bridging to

extend the range of your wireless network. In this example, the Router

is set up to connect to an Access Point located in another area.

Laptops can roam, or move between the two wireless coverage areas.

*Wireless Range Extension and bridging will not work while in 125

HSM mode.

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Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly

Bridging an Access Point to your Wireless Router allows you to add

another network segment in another area in the home or office without

running wires. Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access

Point’s RJ45 jack will allow a number of computers connected to the

switch access to the rest of the network.

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Setting Up a Bridge Between your Wireless Router and a

Secondary Access Point

Bridging your Belkin Router to a secondary Access Point requires that

you access the Router’s Advanced Setup Utility and enter the MAC

address of the Access Point in the appropriate area. There are also a

few other requirements.

PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW,

CAREFULLY.

1.

Set your Access Point to the same channel as the Router. By

default, the Router and Access Point channels are set to channel

11 at the factory. If you have never changed the channel, you

don’t need to do anything (for more information on changing

channels, see page 47 of this manual).

2.

Find the Access Point’s MAC address on the bottom of the

Access Point. There are two MAC addresses on the bottom label.

You will need the MAC address named “WLAN MAC Address”.

The MAC address starts with 0030BD and is followed by six other

numbers or letters (i.e. 0030BD-XXXXXX). Write the MAC address

below. Go to the next step.

3.

Place your secondary Access Point within range of your Wireless

Router and near the area where you want to extend the range

or add the network segment. Typically, indoor range should be

between 100 and 200 feet.

4.

Connect power to your Access Point. Make sure the Access Point

is on and proceed to the next step.

FCC ID: K7SF5D7130A

model

# F5D7131

Wireless

Range Extender/

Access Point

IC: 3623A-F5D7130A

Complies with Canada RSS-210

P81807

F5D7131

WLAN MAC Address

Serial #

LAN MAC Address

0030BD-XXXXXX

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5.

From a computer already connected to your Router, access the

Advanced Setup Utility by opening your browser. In the address

bar, type in “192.168.2.1”. Do not type in “www” or “http://”

before the number.

Note:

If you have changed your Router’s IP

address, use that IP address.

6.

You will see the Router’s user interface in the browser window.

Click “Wireless Bridge”

(2)

on the left-hand side of the screen.

You will see the following screen.

7.

Check the box that says “Enable ONLY specific Access Points to

connect”

(1)

.

8.

In the field named AP1

(3)

, type in the MAC address of your

secondary Access Point. When you have typed in the address,

click “Apply Changes”.

9.

Bridging is now set up.

(1)

(2)

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