User manual BELKIN WIRELESS BRIDGE

[. . . ] Wireless bridging works with the following models only: F5D7230-4 54g Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router F5D7130 54g Wireless Network Access point The following firmware version must be installed on the AP and the Router for proper operation: F5D7230-4: Version 1. 01. 08 or higher F5D7130: Version 1. 01. 08 or higher 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 54g Wireless Router (Model F5D7230-4) to a Belkin 54g Wireless Access Point (model F5D7130). [. . . ] By default the router and AP channels are set to channel 11 at the factory. If you have never changed the channel, you don't need to do anything. Find the AP MAC address on the bottom label of the AP. 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 6 other numbers or letters. Place your secondary AP 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 50 and 150 feet. 4. Make sure the AP is on and proceed to the next step. 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. You will see the router's user interface in the browser window. Click "Wireless Bridge" (1) on the left-hand side of the screen. You will see the following screen. (2) (1) (3) 7. Check the box that says "Enable ONLY specific Access Points to connect" (2) 8. [. . . ] For Windows 2000, NT or XP type "CMD". This will open a Command window on the desktop. In the command window type "PING 192. 168. 2. 254" This is the IP address of the secondary Access Point. [. . . ]