Belkin F8T030 F8T030 Manual - English
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Bluetooth™ Access Point with USB Print Server Access your network and USB printers through Bluetooth devices User Manual F8T030 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 2
6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Hardware Installation 11 DHCP Setup 14 Operation and Status 16 Using the Web Manager 25 Bluetooth to USB Printing 41 LAN Printing 44 Configuring your Printer 47 Default Settings 49 Troubleshooting 50 Compatibility List 54 Configuration Notes 56 Information 57 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 3
included printer utility on your Windows® or Mac® operating system. Your computers enabled with Bluetooth technology will be able to directly print to the USB printer through the AP. This User Manual will provide details about your new AP, from installation and operation to troubleshooting in the - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 4
OVERVIEW Package Contents • Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server • Print Server Utility CD-Rom • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card System Requirements • At least one computing device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology • TCP/IP networking protocol installed - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 5
to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires • Offers true Plug-and-Play convenience • Supports up to 7 simultaneous users • Provides easy management with built in web server • Delivers manageability from a desktop or PDA • Supports Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP *100m range is - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 6
Office) • SOHO users who need easy and quick setup Wireless roaming with a PDA or laptop around the home or office • Gain the freedom you need to access the Web, and e-mail around the home and office without cables Wireless printing with your PDA or laptop • Print wirelessly to a USB printer from - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 7
Nominal Current Supported Profiles Management with SSI Network Wireless Security USB Printing Mounting 6 5.0oz. 0 to 50 degrees Celsius 10 to 70 degrees Celsius 5~90% non-condensing 5VDC 1 Amp GAP, SDP, LAN Access, Serial, PAN (Q1 2003) Embedded web server DHCP, NAT via Bluetooth Firewall for - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 8
Unit Display Diagrams: OVERVIEW USB 1 LED (Amber) USB LED 2 (Amber) Bluetooth LED (Blue) Connected LED (Green) Power LED System LED (Green) (Green) LAN LED (Green) 7 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 9
obtained a valid IP address or has a pre-configured IP address Blinks 3 times per second: AP has not obtained a valid IP Address LAN LED (Green) On: AP is connected to an Ethernet network Off: No network connection (such as a cable connection to a hub, switch, or Ethernet) Blinks: Traffic occurring - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 10
has not been able to contact any of the common Internet sites) Bluetooth LED (Blue) On: At least one Bluetooth device is connected to the AP Off: No Bluetooth devices are connected to the AP Blinking: Indicates Bluetooth radio activity USB 1 LED (Amber) Blinking: Indicates data traffic to the device - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 11
Rear Panel: OVERVIEW USB Port 1 RJ45 Ethernet Jack DC Power Jack 10 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 12
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Connecting Network Cables and Powering On Connect one end of a standard CAT5 twisted-pair cable to the RJ45 connector on the AP and connect the other end to a 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet router/switch or wall drop jack. Wall Jack 11 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 13
indicating that the AP is functioning properly. The system light will blink three times per second if the IP address has not been set. If any lights other than the power light remain solid, there is some problem with the unit. Consult the troubleshooting guide at the end of your User Manual. 12 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 14
to these ports. 1. Attach one end of a USB cable to one of the USB ports on the AP. 2. Connect the other end to an available USB printer. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above for a second printer. Note: You must have the printer driver installed in each computer you wish to print from prior to use. 13 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 15
DHCP SETUP The IP address will automatically be set if your network has DHCP. Once the AP is connected to the network, it will attempt to get an address from a DHCP server upon power up. Note: The AP will use the stored address and will not try DHCP if an IP address has been manually stored - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 16
web manager from a PDA or computer. A key feature of the AP is its ability to be managed by any Bluetooth client, even when not yet connected to an Ethernet LAN. Once the IP address of the unit is known, you can also access the web manager by browsing the units' IP address via - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 17
OPERATION AND STATUS Bluetooth Client Connectivity The current firmware release supports general AP functionality. From a Bluetooth client, you can perform Device Discovery and Service Discovery on the AP, and attach to the network via LAN access over PPP profile. The AP has a built-in NAT router - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 18
user name "guest" and password "guest" (without the quotes). Some clients also require link-key establishment before connecting. If a dialog box appears asking for a Bluetooth Passkey, enter "belkin". For more information on Passkey, refer to the Security section of this manual. Connecting to the AP - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 19
"discovering services", and then three icons will appear. Double-click on the "LAN access using PPP" icon. 5. You will see "connecting, status" and then a Bluetooth Null Connection box will appear. Type in "guest" as the user name and "guest" as the password. Click on "CONNECT". Your AP should now - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 20
this screen. 6. Tap "OK" (top right) to exit the Search screen. 7. Tap the Belkin icon on the Bluetooth Manager screen to select it. 8. After it connects to the AP to discover the services, tap "Actions" and select "Connect to LAN Access using..." You are now connected to the network and may use the - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 21
If the Socket software is properly installed, and a working CF card exists in the slot, you should see a Bluetooth icon in the lower right-hand corner. 1. Tap the icon. 2. Tap "Bluetooth LAN Access". 3. Tap the "Find" button at the bottom. 4. Discovery will look and find all APs within range. 5. Tap - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 22
" category set.) Under "Setup new connection", click on "LAN" and follow the steps. Step 1: Use "Bluetooth LAN" as the name or change it Step 2: A search should come back with "Belkin_xxx". Step 3: Choose the AP you would like to connect to. Step 4: Enter user name "guest" and password "guest". 21 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 23
Neighborhood" from the Digianswer Programs folder. 4. Discover all Bluetooth devices. 5. Double-click on the "Belkin" AP (to display services). 6. Double-click on "LAN Access using PPP". 7. You may be prompted for a password, which is "roving". 8. From the Start button, find the direct cable - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 24
device discovery in this program. You should get a list of available Bluetooth devices. 3. From the 3COM Bluetooth folder, select "3COM LAN Access Client". 4. Use the user name "guest" and password "guest". 5. Click on "Connect". 6. Select the AP when you get a list of devices and click on "Connect - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 25
network, with support for ping, telnet, FTP file service, and http file service. To test the IP address setting, you can browse or ping the IP address. To browse the AP, use the following URL: "http://x.x.x.x/" where "x.x.x.x" is the IP address either set manually or assigned by the DHCP server. 24 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 26
WP EL BA CME AS "N APGREORG R A M The AP can be easily managed using any web browser, including a Bluetooth connected client browser. To access the web manager, simply browse the IP address of the unit, or if connected via a Bluetooth client, you can alternately browse http://1.2.3.4/. The main page - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 27
information, change and reset stored network LAN. Bluetooth: View/change current Bluetooth settings. USB: View USB port status, print test page. Security: Administer Bluetooth users, set passkey, set web manager password. Utilities: Upgrade, reboot, and restore factory settings, connectivity via - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 28
U NUI SNISNTGA LTLHI EN GW TEHB EMSAONFATGWEARR E LAN The Belkin AP allows you to automatically obtain an IP address or set one manually. From this page you can access TCP/IP settings • Host Name • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Router/Gateway • DNS • Domain To change network settings, click or tap on - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 29
WEB MANAGER Use this page to view/change permanent stored settings of the unit. You can also reset all settings to factory default values by clicking on the "RESET" button. Reset will enable the AP to obtain an IP address automatically from the network. IMPORTANT NOTE: Changes to these settings will - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 30
USING THE WEB MANAGER Bluetooth From this page you can view and change Bluetooth settings. • Bluetooth Name • Bluetooth Connections • Data Activity 29 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 31
the AP. Link Status: Indicates the type of connection. Packets IN: Indicates the total number of data packets that have been received via Bluetooth. Packets Out: Indicates the total number of data packets that have been transmitted via Bluetooth. Click or tap on the "SETTINGS" button to access the - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 32
you may specify the maximum number of Bluetooth clients that can be connected to the AP at one time. The AP supports up to seven simultaneous connections. It is recommended that you leave two Bluetooth connections open to allow Bluetooth printing to an attached USB printer. Click or tap the "CHANGE - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 33
You can connect up to two USB printers and print to them via Bluetooth or the (wired) LAN. If you have two USB printers connected to the AP, both may be accessed via Bluetooth only. The wired LAN will only have access to the USB printer connected to the lower USB port. From this page you can view - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 34
, whereby all users have access with a common user name and password. The default user name is "guest" and the default password is "guest". Stronger security can also be implemented where users and their unique passwords are created. In addition, Bluetooth devices can utilize the passkey mechanism - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 35
Bluetooth Users USING THE WEB MANAGER Show Users: Lists the users name and password for each created user account. You may create up to eight users with individual passwords. This feature is disabled by default. • Show Users • Add/Change User • Delete User • Set User Mode 34 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 36
Use this to add a new Delete User: Delete a user account. user or to edit a user name and password. Type the user name and password in the provided text box. Click or tap on the "UPDATE" button to submit changes. Type the name of the user you wish to delete in the user name text box. Click or tap - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 37
Mode: This feature allows you to enable or disable user mode. By default, this feature is set to "OFF". Passkey: Some Bluetooth clients require the use of a passkey to establish a bond to the connected device. The default passkey for the AP is "belkin". You may use the "Change BT Passkey" page to - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 38
web manager authentication to provide protection against unwanted access to the web interface on the address http://1.2.3.4. When enabled, the user attempting to access the web manager will be prompted to enter a user name and password before you can access the web manager interface. Use the field - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 39
Utilities Upgrading The AP Firmware: Web Manager The AP supports firmware update via http from any web server. Browse the IP address, then select "Utilities", then "Upgrade" pages. You should see a page showing the current release in the unit and a URL pointing to www.belkin.com/support/F8T030 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 40
WEB MANAGER Rebooting the AP After an upgrade completes, you will need to reboot the unit by cycling power or clicking the "REBOOT" button. NOTE: Once the REBOOT button is clicked, you will lose all network and Bluetooth connections, including the web manager. Some clients may require a reset. 39 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 41
USING THE WEB MANAGER Factory Reset Use this option to revert all settings of your AP back to the factory presets. See the "Default Settings" section for a complete list of default values. Net Ping Test You may check network connections manually by "pinging" a known server or IP address. You may - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 42
BLUETOOTH TO USB PRINTING The AP contains two external USB host ports. A USB-enabled printer can be attached to either port and serviced from the AP. Note: You must add a printer, as a "Local Printer" (NOT Network Printer), and select the "Bluetooth Serial PORT" as its port. The method of connecting - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 43
BLUETOOTH TO USB PRINTING 2. Double-click on this icon. A connection via Serial Port Profile over the virtual COM port will be created. This is usually "COM3" Panel" and open the "Printers" folder. 4. Select the printer you have pre-installed that matches the printer that is connected to the AP. 42 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 44
TO USB PRINTING 5. Under the "Ports" section, attach the printer to the virtual COM port created. 6. You should now be ready to print to your USB printer that is connected to the AP via Bluetooth. NOTE: Each time you would like to print via the AP, you will have to double-click on the "Virtual [USB - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 45
via the web manager using the Bluetooth interface (refer to the user manual for more information). Software Installation Requirements: • Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP • Computer must be connected to the same Local Area Network as the AP • Computer must have the appropriate printer driver installed 44 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 46
LAN PRINTING Installing the Software 1. Insert the USB Print Server Utility CD-ROM in the computer you wish to print from. 2. Click on the "Setup.exe" file. 3. You should see the following appear on your screen. Click on the "Next" button to begin the installation process. 45 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 47
LAN PRINTING 4. Once the software installation is complete, you will receive a message confirming the installation process. 46 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 48
must add a printer, as a Local Printer (NOT a Network Printer), and select the port "Belkin" as its port. 1. Go to the Control Panel and open the "Printers" folder. 2. Select the printer that is connected to the AP. 3. Select "File" then "Properties" from the menu. (You may also right-click on the - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 49
CONFIGURING YOUR PRINTER 5. Click on "Locate Servers". 6. You will see the server "BELKIN_xxx". Select it by clicking on it. 7. Click "OK", and then close the "Print Server Properties" window. 8. Your networked computer is now ready to print. 48 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 50
: • Bluetooth - Enabled • USB - Enabled • IP Address - Obtained via DHCP (not static) • Bluetooth Passkey - Belkin • Bluetooth first client address assigned: 192.168.222.222 • Number of PPP sessions: 5 • Serial Port Profile: Data sent to printer • Admin Password - Belkin • Guest Login for LAN Access - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 51
TROUBLESHOOTING I can connect to the AP but I cannot connect to external web pages. Verify the following: 1. The Ethernet cable is properly connected to the AP unit. The LAN LED of the AP DNS server All these need to be something other than 0.0.0.0. Otherwise, you need to set these either manually or - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 52
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have set the IP address manually: • You may not have a set a default router (default gateway). • You may not have set a DNS server. Go back to the AP home page (http://1.2.3.4 if using Bluetooth client to configure) and select the Configuration page. On this page, set the - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 53
TROUBLESHOOTING What devices can I connect to the USB? The currently supported devices are USB printers. I get disconnected from the AP after a while. Some clients such as PDAs and laptops disconnect automatically if the connection is idle for a while. You will need to change the dial- - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 54
cannot access web pages using "www" address names. The DNS is probably not being set properly. Perhaps the DNS server address entered is not valid, or one was not received if DHCP was used. One way to guarantee DNS will work is to enter an address manually into the AP. For testing, use the Belkin - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 55
clients/products: USB Adapters Bluetooth USB Adapter from Belkin, Class 1, part number F8T001 Bluetooth USB Adapter from Belkin, Class 2, part number F8T003 PC Cards Bluetooth PC Card from Belkin, part number F8T002 Digianswer stack Release 1.09 on Windows 2000, 98, 95, Me, XP, Toshiba, Motorola - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 56
LIST Pocket PC 2000 PDAs Compaq iPAQ with Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card from Belkin (part number F8T020) Compaq iPAQ with Socket CompactFlash Bluetooth card Pocket PC 2002 PDA Compaq iPAQ H3800 with built-in Bluetooth HP Jornada with Socket CompactFlash Bluetooth card Casio Pocket PC Toshiba 570 with - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 57
BDA Address IP Address Netmask Router DNS Host Name Passkey CONFIGURATION NOTES 56 - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 58
INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F8T030 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 59
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada ( - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 60
for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. 0560 Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 61
if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER - Belkin F8T030 | F8T030 Manual - English - Page 62
+61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 P74181 © 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. The Bluetooth name and the
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Bluetooth
™
Access Point
with USB Print Server
Access your network and USB
printers through Bluetooth devices
User Manual
F8T030