Philips SNU6500 User's Manual
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1. Wireless USB Adapter Ilg E 1 ul 2 ii Philips 4108500 Wireless USB Adapter E Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information IP Address 192 168 2112 IP Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 2 1 Host Name Dell5100 2 4005 Release Renew oc p e A Wireless On amp Help x Exit Configuration sub tab Security First click the Security ON OFF button to enable or disable wireless security Authentication Type Choose WEP or WPA PSK depending on the type of wireless security in the rest of your wireless network Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP and WiFi Protected Access WPA are implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network Key Type For more secure data transmissions set encryption to the highest number of bits E g a 128 bit setting gives you a higher level of security than 64 bit IMPORTANT The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network Use Passphrase If Passphrase is selected security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your passphrase string If encryption is set to 128 bit only Key is generated If encryption is set to 64 bit Keys 4 are generated You must use the same Passphrase and Default Key settings on all the other stations in your network Note A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters Th2. Network terminology Glossary of terms Technical specifications Troubleshooting FCC complicance Important safety information e Please install and connect the product in the order as described in the Quick Start Guide booklet only This assures best installation results with the least technical hassles e Please read this manual and the Quick Start Guide booklet carefully before using the Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 108 Mbps and keep these documents for future reference The most recent downloads and information on this product will be available through our web site www philips com support e During set up and installation it may be helpful to have the instructions for your PC and other network components at hand Safety Precautions e Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance from other radio services Do not expose the system to excessive moisture rain sand or heat sources e he product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing No object filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product Keep the product away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight e Allow a sufficient amount of free space all around the product for adequate ventilation Do not open this product Contact your Philips retailer if you experience technical difficulties Environmental information All redundant packing material has been omitted We have done our
3. DEFAULT H New Common Security amp Security ON Authentication Type WEP Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 4 Select Use Passphrase if applicable Enter your encryption Key 2 3 Ex 2 3 a 5 A W N TIP for more information on encryption see Configuration sub tab Security on page 14 4 Use Passphrase Key 4 Default KeyKey1 v E Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT EI Wireless On E Help R Exit Activate the current profile G Philips Wireless Network Manager 2 Select Apply Changes Wireless USB Adapter Ilg amp E JE Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter E Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT z f New Save Common Security Security ON 9 SNCH Enter name of the new profile NL Ce ey e 4U b4Dbit encryption ey Use Passphrase Key 3 Key 4 P Default Key Key 1 Configure other devices Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT vf Apply Changes 2 Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name SSID Ad Hoc ireless On el xi e LE LEE wireless mode and Security settings Recycle Bin eO 6 8 Seow G Philips Wireless Network Manager 0 Wireless USB Adapter le gt z WW Sei Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter sl D
4. HOW TO INTERCONNECT WIRED NETWORKS Use a gateway router to connect one network to another e g to the Internet also known as WAN ONE ON ONE WIRELESS NETWORK Also known as Ad Hoc Peer to Peer WIRELESS NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs Also known as Ad Hoc Peer to Peer The wireless medium forms a hub in and of itself No hardware hub is needed CONNECTING WIRELESS TO WIRED NETWORKS also known as Infrastructure Access Point Use a wireless base station Central devices like a hub switch router or wireless access point may be stand alone devices or built into a computer A hub has multiple ports and serves as a central connection point for communication lines from all computers on a wired network It copies all data arriving at one port to the other ports A switch is similar to a hub but is able to handle different network speeds at each port Gateway routers and wireless access points route network traffic from one network to another e g from a wired network to the Internet or from a wireless network to a wired network or to the Internet Glossary of terms DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This protocol automatically configures the TCP IP settings of every computer on your home network DNS Server Address DNS stands for Domain Name System which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective
5. correctly USB Adapter not connected USB Adapter damaged USB Adapter or port defective Conflicting network adapters Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the USB connectors of both the adapter and of your PC Check for any hardware problems such as physical damage to the adapter s connector Try to connect the adapter to another USB port If this also fails test your computer with another USB device that is known to operate correctly If there are other network adapters in the computer they may be causing conflicts Remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately If it still does not work try re installing the wireless USB adapter g from the original Installation CD Restart your PC 20 Problem Possible cause Solution NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS If the Link LED on the Wireless USB Adapter lg True Turbo 108 Mbps does not light or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer No access to a Windows or Net Ware service on the network If your wireless adapter cannot communicate with a computer in the network when configured for Infrastructure mode Network speed does not exceed Mbps PC or other network devices switched off Service unavailable Base Station Access Point is switched off Range too long weak radio signal Wrong settings USB l l port used in stead of US
6. on Scan 3 Double click on your wireless Network Name When asked Input Security settings Select your Authentication Type 2 Select your Key Type if applicable 3 Select Use Passphrase if applicable 4 Enter your encryption Key See the user manual of your base station on how to identify these security settings TIP for more information on encryption see Configuration sub tab Security on page 14 Activate the current profile Select Apply Changes Advanced B Recycle Bin A 11 48 Spr ips Wireless Network Manager Wireless USB Adapter Ilg E k Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information t New Save Wireless USB Adapter Common Security d Security OFF 5 Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT 4 Apply Changes e Wireless On E Help X Exit 6 Philips Wireless Hetwork Manager Wireless USB Adapter Ilg Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Select Profile DEFAULT sl fne Common Security 8 Security ON Authentication Type WEP Key 1 e Key 2 d aa E recor i 4 Use Passphrase Key 3 4 Key 4 Default KeylKey1 v Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT 98 Wireless On amp Hep x Exit m G Philips Wireless Ne
7. utmost to make the packaging easily separable into two mono materials cardboard box and polyethylene bags protective foam sheet Your set consists of materials that can be recycled if disassembled by a specialised company Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials and old equipment Disclaimer This product is provided by Philips as is and without any express or implied warranty of any kind of warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed 99 DU In no event shall Philips be liable for any direct indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of information data or profits or business interruption howsoever caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of inability to use this product even if advised of the possibility of such damages Philips further does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information text graphics links or other items transmitted by this product What s in the box Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 08 Mbps Welcome Quick Start Guide BR werall Connect Enjoy PHILIPS Quick Start Guide What else you ll need USB 2 0 cable In
8. After you Apply Changes a profile will automatically be created with your network settings The Configuration tab contains two sub tabs Common and Security See below for an explanation of the settings of these sub tabs Configuration sub tab Common Network Name Input a wireless network name for the wireless network to which you want to connect Alternatively use the Site Survey tab to choose from the list of available Network Names Default philips Operating Mode Set the operation mode to Ad Hoc Peer to Peer for network configurations that do not have a Wireless Base Station and to Infrastructure for configurations with a wireless base station Infrastructure is the default setting Transmit Rate Auto will automatically negotiate the highest possible wireless network speed Or set a lower speed manually Lower speeds will give better range Channel If you are setting up an Ad Hoc wireless network set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless devices in your group However if you are connecting to a network via a base station then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the base station to which the adapter connects The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is set to Ad Hoc Peer to Peer Power Save Click the box if you want to use power management to reduce your portable computer s consumption of battery power and still keep the computer available for i
9. B 2 0 Other network components are unsuitable for higher network speeds Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power Check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly If you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password If you cannot access the Internet be sure you have configured your system for TCP IP Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on Reposition your Wireless Adapter Make sure the SSID and the network encryption key are the same as those used by the wireless access point Connect the wireless adapter to a hi speed USB 2 0 port for maximum speed Make sure all network components are suitable for high network speeds English Hereby Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC declares that this SNU6500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 999 5 EC Finnish Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC vakuuttaa taten ett SNU6500 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Dutch Hierbij verklaart Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC dat het toestel SNU6500 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG French Par la pr sente Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P
10. Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information t New Save Network Name our Network M Select Profile DEFAULT Common Security Network Type w 802 11b Transmit Rate auto v iv 802 119 v 802 11g Turbo Power Save Disabled v Operating Mode amp Infrastructure Kal Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT 4 Apply Changes e Wireless On E Help X Exit Accessing your wireless network setting Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start double click this icon 6 What do the settings mean The Philips Wireless Network Manager program has five main tabs with information and settings Note The Wireless On Off button appears on the bottom of every tab to give you control over enabling and disabling the wireless link e Configuration The Configuration tab lets you manage your profiles and gives you access to your wireless network and encryption settings Select profile A profile is a set of all settings needed for a particular wireless connection If you want to change between wireless networks you can simply switch from one saved profile to the other Use the New Save and Delete buttons for managing your profiles Auto Save Profile On Off When Auto Profile is On the New profile and Save profile buttons will be disabled
11. E THE 1 0 SOFTWARE PROVIDED PHILIPS WIRELESS NETWORKING PRODUCTS THE E PRODUCT WHICH INCLUI R DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED IN ELECTRONIC FORM O e n M C 0 m ute r BY INSTALLING OR USING OFTWARE YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGI IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND 4 CONDITIONS DO NOT INST USE THE SOFTWARE AND RETURN THE PRODUCT THE SOFTWARE ALL MANUALS NTATION AND PROOF OF PAYMENT TO PHILIPS WITHIN Q THIRTY QU DAYS OF PUR R AFULL REFUND pe n rive Grant of License Thi you a non exclusive nontransferable non sublicensable license to install and use e individualized version of the Software in object code format in operating environ tothe specifications of the Software for intemal purposes K fe a e en Setup exe copy of the Software The So in use on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory i e RAM or installed i permanent memory e g hard disk CD ROM or other storage device including removable storagedevices such as flash memory of that computer zl Agree Disagree Setup Wolz PHILIPS SNA6500 SNB6500 Click on the Wireless USB Adapter IIg True Turbo 108 Mbps photo SNU6500 SNN6500 PHILIPS Click on Install software Install software 4 79 te Manuals SS SNU6500 back InstallShield Wizard E Philips Wireless USB Adapter 11g install wizard Please select one of install options bellow PHILIPS C h O OS e yo u r S
12. Garantieschein Certificado de garantia Garantiebewijs Eyyunon year warranty ann e garantie Jahr Garantie jaar garantie ano garantia anno garanzia Type SNU6500 Serial nr Garantibevis Garanticertifikat Garantibevis Takuutodistus 6 6 ar garanti ar garanti ar garanti vuosi takuu ano garantia Date of purchase Date de la vente Verkaufsdatum Aankoopdatum Fecha de compra Date d acquisito Data da adquiric o Huepounvia ayop g Ink psdatum Anskaffelsesdato Kjopedato Oatopaiva Dealer s name address and signature OvopatetTtwvyo OrgUOuvor Kal urroypadr rou eprr rrpournsurr Nom adresse et signature du revendeur terf rs ljarens namn adress och signatur Name Anschrift und Unterschrift des H ndlers Forhandlerens navn adresse og unterskrift Naam adres en handtekening v d handelaar Forhandlerens navn adresse og unterskrift Nombre direccion y firma del distribudor Jalleenmyyjan nimi osoite ja allekirjoitus Nome indirizzo e firma del fornitore Nome morada e assinature da loja C 0682 PHILIPS Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V or their respective owners 2005 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved www philips com DFU SNU6500 V 1 0
13. Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon Laat Bin If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start double click this icon Create an Ad Hoc wireless network 4 Ph bs Wireless Network Manager L Click on Configuration E o wei Wireless USB Adapter Ilg H gt 5 Click on Common Enter the wireless Network Name SSID Select Ad Hoc as operating mode Select the Network Type A 0 M Jv 802 11b Operating Mode 2222 2 Ad Hoc M Network Type H Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT 4 Apply Changes e Wireless On E Help R Exit Go to the Security settings 6 Philips Wireless Hetwork Manager Select Security tab Wireless USB Adapter Ilg aie 2 Click on Security off to switch it on Philips SNLIBBI ireless USB Adapter E Configuration Ehe Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information DEFAULT vi t New Save Common Security d Security OFF Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT vf Apply Changes e Wireless On E Help x Exit Setup the encryption 6 Philips Wireless Hetwork Manager Select your Authentication Type q Wireless USB Adapter Ilg i A Select your Key Type if applicable Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Select Profile
14. SNU6500 Q9 User manual 0 2 c o o o o PHILIPS Helpline Belgi Belgique Belgien 070 253 010 0 17 Luxemburg Luxembourg 26 84 30 00 Danmark 3525 8761 Deutschland 0180 5 007 532 0 12 Espa ia 902 888 785 0 15 France 08 9165 0006 0 23 EAAnvag 0 0800 3122 1223 Ireland 01 601 1161 Italia 99 404 042 0 25 Cyprus 800 92256 European Regulations Nederland 0900 0400 063 0 20 Norge 2270 8250 Osterreich 0 546 575 603 low rate Portugal 2 1359 1440 Schweiz Suisse Svizzera 02 2310 2116 Suomi 09 2290 1908 Sverige 08 632 0016 UK United Kingdom 0906 1010 017 0 15 This product has been designed tested and manufactured according to the European R amp T TE Directive 1999 5 EC Following this Directive this product can be brought into service in the following states pb vlny o O0 Nao Ch Ch 0 Ul pan gt Contents Important safety information Safety Precautions Environmental information Disclaimer What s in the box Introduction What are wireless network connections Factors determining your network range and network speed Securing your wireless network Your Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 108 Mbps Install Install the drivers Connect Advanced Securing your wireless network Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network Accessing your wireless network setting What do the settings mean
15. amp A CC d clare que l appareil SNU6500 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Swedish Harmed intygar Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC att denna SNU6500 star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestammelser som framgar av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC erklaerer herved at f lgende udstyr SNU6500 overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erkl rt Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC die bereinstimmung des Ger tes SNU6500 mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Greek ME THN l IAPOYZA llewurrr lo troveo Eueyuoo gyt 5 9 l leourre oayur Ayyerrooier THA N I OTI SNU6500 2YMMOP YNETAI MPO2 TL OY2 YTEIZ ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIX AOINE XETIKE TIATAZEIZ TH OTHIIAZ 1999 5 Italian Con la presente Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC dichiara che questo SNU6500 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Spanish Por medio de la presente Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC declara que el SNU6500 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Portuguese Philips Consumer Electron
16. domain names and IP addresses so that when a domain name is requested the user is sent to the proper IP address The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned DSL Modem DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds Ethernet A standard for computer networks Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second Mbps HPNA Home Phone Line Networking Alliance which is an association of corporations including working to ensure the adoption of a single unified phone line networking standard Your Home Connect home network gateway is compliant with HPNA Specification 2 0 which allows networking speeds of up to million bits per second Mbps using your existing home phone lines IP Address IP stands for Internet Protocol An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods that identifies an single unique Internet computer host Example 192 34 45 8 ISP Gateway Address see ISP for definition The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP s office This address is required only when using a cable or DSL modem ISP Internet Service Provider An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organization
17. e WPA WiFi Protected Access implemented in this Wireless USB Adapter Ilg True Turbo 108 Mbps uses an alphanumeric password between 8 and 63 characters long This password may include symbols and spaces IMPORTANT You must use the same encryption key throughout your network Apply changes Click on Apply changes to activate the changes you made Key 1 4 If the Key Type is set to Hex the security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and four 26 digit keys for the 128 bit WEP setting The hexadecimal digits can be 0 9 amp A F e g D7 OA 9C 7F E5 Default Key Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer If you are using a key generated from the passphrase you must use the same passphrase and key on each wireless device Link information The Link information tab displays information on the wireless network name SSID to which there is a wireless connection the signal strength Troughput history current connection speed channel and Base station Name ID MAC e IP information The IP information tab displays information on the Host Name IP Address IP Netmask and Gateway This window also contains buttons for releasing and renewing the IP address This is done to bring a computer back onto the network after moving it to a different location or after experiencing an unexpected outage First release then renew the IP address Computers on DHCP networks often but not always re establis
18. ents are in direct line of sight to one another Putting wireless components in high places helps avoid physical obstacles and provides better coverage e Building construction such as metal framing and concrete or masonry walls and floors will reduce radio signal strength Avoid putting wireless components next to walls and other large solid objects or next to large metal objects such as computers monitors and appliances Wireless signal range speed and strength can be affected by interference from neighbouring wireless networks and devices Electro magnetic devices such as televisions radios microwave ovens and cordless phones especially those with frequencies in the 2 4 GHz range may also interfere with wireless transmission e Standing or sitting too close to wireless equipment can also affect radio signal quality e Adjusting the antenna Do not place antennas next to large pieces of metal because this might cause interference Securing your wireless network As wireless computer networks use radio signals it is possible for other wireless network devices outside your immediate area to pick up the wireless signals and either connect to your network or to capture the network traffic Therefore you should always enable the Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP or WiFi Protected Access WPA network encryption key to help prevent unauthorised connections or the possibility of eavesdroppers listening in on your network traffic For an e
19. h network connectivity automatically Philips Wireless Network Manager Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter e Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Scan Network type Network name Mode Secure Signal Channel MAC address ei philips e e BE 6 00 12 CF 00 D6 F8 e Y our Network e BUD 11 D0 12 CF 00 D5 D4 L Wireless On amp Hep RR Est G Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless USB Adapter Ilg Wireless USB Adapter llg 3 Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter e Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Ve Royal Philips Electronics http www philips com support Copyright c 2005 Philips Electronics NV PHILIPS Driver Version 1 0 0 114 Application Version 2 2 0 11 e Wireless On amp Hep x Exit Site Survey Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network access points Next click Scan to update the list It shows you the following information Network type shows the network setup The name of the wireless connection Network Name or SSID Network mode shows which WIFI standard is used An icon reflecting if encryption is enabled Signal strength Channel that is used by the network MAC address of the device Double click one of the network names to open the Profile Wizard for estab
20. ics BLC P amp A CC declara que este SNU6500 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE 21 22 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules USA Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 5 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Cons
21. it u ati 0 n 8 Philips Wireless USB Adapter 11g your system Will install the wireless network driver and its utilities on Either Infrastructure a Or Ad Hoc b R on icon if you want to connect to the internet via a Philips Wireless Base Station Infrastructure fon icon if you want to communicate directly to another wireless ar you or with your Streamium product Ad Hoc Cancel Click Click 7 Please plug in your Wireless USB Adapter 11g now Ki InstallShield Wizard PHILIPS InstallShield Wizard Complete Congratulations the wireless USB adapter 11g has been successfully installed Yes want to restart my computer now C No will restart my computer later Please click Finish to complete the setup Wait until you see this window Connect your Wireless USB Adapter I g True Turbo 108 Mbps to the computer Take the USB cable 2 Plug the square connector of the USB cable into the Wireless USB Adapter le True Turbo 108 Mbps 3 Plug the Wireless USB Adapter True Turbo 108 Mbps into one of the USB ports on your computer The difference between USB 2 0 and USB USB 2 0 wireless speed is max 108 Mbps USB I I wireless speed is max Mbps Click on finish gt Your Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 108 Mbps is ready for use after the reboot Recycle Bin Philips Wireless Netw
22. lishing a wireless connection with that network e Version information Selecting this tab displays vendor and version information 15 ETHERNET Network terminology Read this chapter if you want to know how to interpret the terminology used in this manual A network provides a means of communication between two or more computers and other devices that are connected to each other through wired or wireless means At each computer you will need a network adapter or Network Interface Card NIC to be able to connect the computer to the network cable Examples are Ethernet cable Ethernet notebook adapter Already built in At each computer you will need to install a WiFi wireless adapter to be able to connect to another wireless enabled device Examples are Wireless USB adapter Wireless notebook adapter lg Already built in In a network the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically Therefore another important network property is how the computers connect to each other either directly or through a central device ONE ON ONE WIRED NETWORK also known as Direct connection max 2 PCs NOTE Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect two computers directly to each other WIRED NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs Use a hub or switch to connect more than 2 PCs to each other NOTE Use straight through Ethernet cables to connect the computers to the central device hub switch
23. mmediate use IMPORTANT All computers and wireless network devices in the same network should have the same Network Name SSID and the same encryption key for wireless security In Ad Hoc mode you must also specify the same radio channel for all wireless devices 13 6 Philips Wireless Hetwork Manager Y USB Adapter lig 3 Wireless 1 Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter ei Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT v New Save Common Security Zi Security ON Authentication Type WEP E Key 1 rmm Key Type 104 128bit encryption ASCII Key 2 Use Passphrase Key 3 SSC DefaultKey Key1 v F Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT 4 Apply Changes i Wireless On E Help K Exit 9 Philips Wireless Network Manager X L us Wireless USB Adapter llig e 2254 Philips 514108500 Wireless USB Adapter W J Configuration Link Information P Information Site Survey Version Information Wil DOE Network Name Your Network Base Station Name 4 ID Channel 11 Current Connection Speed 54 Mbps Throughput Receive Fragments 11568 Transmit Fragments 1 Signal Stength 188880 1002 oS Wireless On E Help R Exit ts J 6 Philips Wireless Hetwork Manager X
24. ork Manager eh philips e c EEE 00 12 CF 00 D6 F8 e You Network II BOO 11 00 12 CF 00 D5 D4 3 e Wireless On E Help X Exit G Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless USB Adapter Ilg Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Select Profile DEFAULT New Common Security amp Security ON Authentication Type WEP Key 2 Use Passphrase Kev 3 4 Key 4 Default Key Key 1 Y E Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT ges e Wireless On E Help x Exi G Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless USB Adapter Ilg Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT New Save Common Security 5 Security ON Authentication Type WEP Key 1 Key Type 104 128bit encryption ASCII v Key 2 Use Passphrase Key 3 Key 4 Default Key K uto Profile ctive Profile pply Changes Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT Apply Ch e Wireless On E Help X Exit Connect Connect to your network Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start double click this icon View the available wireless networks Select Site Survey 2 Click
25. s LAN Local Area Network A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area such as a house or an office Your home network is considered a LAN MAC Address MAC stands for Media Access Control A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network NAT Network Address Translation This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address Using the NAT capability of the Home Connect home network gateway you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Point to Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial up connections PPPoE is for Ethernet connections Secondary Dial Up A secondary dial up phone number is used by your ISP in case your primary dial up number has too many other customers accessing it The secondary dial up phone number will be used if your primary dial up phone number cannot be accessed SPI Stateful Packet Inspection SPI is the type of corporate grade Internet security provided by your Home Connect home network gateway Using SPI the gateway acts as a firewall protecting your network from computer hackers Subnet Mask A subnet mask which may be a part of the TCP IP information provided by your ISP is a set of four numbers configured like an IP addres
26. s It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet which must assigned by Inter NIC TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas i e different buildings cities countries The Internet is a wide area network Technical specifications Radio Radio Technology Antenna Type Data Rate Host interface Power consumption send receive Dimensions h x w x d Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Troubleshooting IEEE 802 1 lg Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthological Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Built in antenna 12 18 24 1 36 5 6 08 Mbps 48 54 721 O O0 9T 96 USB specification version 2 0 max 108 Mbps amp I I max Mbps Approx 500 mA 420 mA 22 x 79 x 93 mm Approx 55 g adapter only 0 55 C 20 75 C 5 90 non condensing Please check the following troubleshooting items and our web site www philips com support before contacting our technical support Problem Possible cause Solution ADAPTER INSTALLATION PROBLEMS Your PC cannot find the Wireless USB Adapter or the net work driver does not install
27. stallation CD Computer Wireless Base station Other wireless devices USB port Windows 2000 XP Introduction SNU6500 Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless USB Adapter 8 True Turbo 108 Mbps This Wireless USB Adapter IIg True Turbo 108 Mbps is a WiFi IEEE 802 1 Ig compatible USB device It fully supports high data rates up to 108 Mbps with automatic fallback to lower speeds for secure operation at lower data rates in even the most difficult of wireless environments In this manual we will expand on how to install configure and use your Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 108 Mbps This chapter will give you background information on wireless networks and their security in general What are wireless network connections Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol called IEEE 802 1 Ig or WiFi to communicate with other network computers by means of radio transmissions WiFi radio waves travel outwards from the antenna in all directions and can transmit through walls and floors Wireless transmissions can theoretically reach up to 450 meters in an open environment and reach speeds of up to 08 megabits per second Mbps at close range However the actual network range and data throughput rate will be less depending on the wireless link quality Factors determining your network range and network speed The environment Radio signals can travel farther outside of buildings and if the wireless compon
28. twork Manager Wireless USB Adapter Ilg Philips SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT New Save Common Security E Security ON Authentication Type WEP Y Key Type 104 128bit encryption ASCII v Key 1 Key 2 Use Passphrase Key 3 Key 4 Default Key Kd 1 X 5 Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT 4 Apply Changes e Wireless On E Help X Exit Securing your wireless network Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start double click this icon E Go to security settings Select Configuration tab 2 Select Security tab 3 Click on Security off to switch it on Input Security settings Select your Authentication Type Select your Key Type if applicable Select Use Passphrase if applicable Enter your encryption Key A 2 NM See the user manual of your base station on how to identify these security settings TIP for more information on encryption see Configuration sub tab Security on page 4 Activate the current profile Select Apply Changes Configure other devices Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name SSID wireless mode and Security settings Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network Start Philips Wireless
29. ult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radion amp your body IMPORTANT Any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the guarantee or manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate such equipment PHILIPS AQ95 56F 608KR report No EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Philips Consumer Electronics B V P amp A CC Building SBP6 manufacturer s name P O Box 80002 5600 JB Eindhoven The Netherlands manufacturer s address declare under our responsibility that the electrical product Philips SNU6500 00 name type or model Wireless USB adapter 801 11 b g product description to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN 300 328 v1 4 1 2003 04 EN 301 489 1 v1 4 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 17 v1 2 1 2002 08 EN60950 1 2001 title and or number and date of issue of the standards following the provisions of 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive and is produced by a manufacturing organisation on ISO 9000 level YR Mod Eindhoven 25 05 2005 K Rysman Approbation manager place date signature name and function Guarantee certificate Certificado de garantia Certificat de garantie Certificato di garanzia
30. xample of how to secure your network please see the chapter Securing your wireless network Your Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 108 Mbps USB Connector to PC For connecting the Wireless USB Adapter Ile True Turbo 108 Mbps to the USB port of your PC The difference between USB 2 0 and USB l l USB 2 0 wireless speed is max 108 Mbps USB I I wireless speed is max Mbps Integrated antenna Built in antenna for establishing wireless connections Indicator LED Displays the network status LED LED Meaning colour Off when not connected or with PC switched off PWR ACT Blue On when receiving power and ready for operation Blinking when transmitting data network activity Label with MAC address The designation consisting of 12 characters e g 00 30 FI A1 F4 A5 or in general XX XX XX XX XX XX is the unique MAC address of this network device Some safety features or network identification purposes need this MAC address Install Install the drivers Place the Installation CD in the CD drive PHILIPS Select Agree SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT If this screen does not appear start the CD manually THIS SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT IS A LEGAL AND BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU EITHER AN INDIMDUAL OR ENTITY AND PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 8 IGLASLAAN 2 P O BOX 80 002 5600 JB EINDHOVEN THE NETHERLANDS PHILIPS ING THE USE OF THE PHILIPS SOFTWAR
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