Belkin F5D7230 User Manual

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Self Help Guide
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Self Help Guide
IMPORTANT!
This Guide refers to the
following
Products:
Using The F5D7230 Router As An Access Point
Synopsis:
Please read the following carefully;
Requirements:
This Self Help Guide will help you to set up any
version of the Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless Router
so that it can be used as an Access Point rather
than as a Router.
The process is reversible should you wish the
device to be restored to its previous state as a
Router.
Please ensure that you have the Router plugged in
and working before commencing. The Router
should be connected to a Computer via the Patch
Cable provided to ensure connectivity with the
Router.
Hardware Requirements;
• Router
• Router Power Supply
• Computer
• Network (Patch) Cable
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F5D7230-4 v.7
F5D7230-4 v.4/6
F5D7230-4 v.2
F5D7230-4 v.1

Belkin F5D7230 Specifications

General

Model	F5D7230
Type	Wireless Router
Wireless Standard	802.11g
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Wireless Data Rate	54 Mbps
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Antenna	Detachable external antenna

Summary

Using The F5D7230 Router As An Access Point

Synopsis

This guide helps set up the Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless Router as an Access Point, with a reversible process.

Requirements

Ensure the router is plugged in and connected to a computer via a patch cable for connectivity.

Access Router Web Interface and Configure

Connect to Router Web Interface

Access the router's web interface by navigating to its IP address, typically 192.168.2.1.

Enable Access Point Mode

Navigate to 'Use as Access Point', enable the mode, and specify a new IP address for the access point.

Configure Computer Network Settings

Set Static IP Address

Configure your computer's IP address to be in the range of the access point, e.g., 192.168.0.250.

Access Access Point

Access the access point via its new IP address (e.g., 192.168.0.254) using a web browser.

Revert to Router Mode

To revert, disable 'Use As Access Point' and set the computer's IP address to obtain automatically.