Philips CBTD3306 Switch User Manual
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1. The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired network but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to an existing computer network or for connection to the Internet 12 ENGLISH Wireless communication settings To make network communication possible you need to adjust two sets of settings the wireless adapter settings and your network settings Wireless adapter settings In the system tray right click the wireless adapter icon ad and select the Profiles menu item for editing your settings or adding a new connection profile All computers and wireless network devices in the same network should have the same 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 Operating Mode Set the operation mode to Ad Hoc Peer to Peer for network configurations that do not have a Wireless Base Station or Access Point or to Infrastructure Access Point for configurations with an access point Infrastructure is the default setting SSID Input an SSID wireless network name for the wireless network to which you want to connect Alternatively use the Site Survey menu item to choose from the list of available SSIDs Default SSID Philips C2. 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 e 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 utmost to make the packaging easily separable into three mono materials cardboard box polystyrene foam buffer 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 exhausted batteries and old equipment Packaging contents Please check whether all of the following items are present in the box of the Wireless USB Adapter These are provided to help you set up and use your Wireless USB Adapter Contact your Philips retailer if any items are missing e Wireless USB Adapter Installation CD e Instructions for Use booklet e USB Cable ENGLISH 7 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 In no event shall Philips be liable for any direct indirect incidental special exemplary or consequent
3. Network design Ad Hoc wireless network Infrastructure wireless network Wireless communication settings Wireless adapter settings Network Settings Internet Connection Sharing ICS Advanced network security related issues What are wireless network connections annassa 21 Factors determining your network range and network speed 21 Securing your Wireless network ans 21 Securing your network from Internet access 22 The DOs and DON Ts of securing your wireless Network ss 23 Network terminology 24 Technical specifications 26 Troubleshooting 27 ENGLISH 5 Wireless USB Adapter CPWUA001 Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless USB Adapter This Wireless USB Adapter is a WiFi IEEE 802 11b compatible USB device It fully supports high data rates up to 11 Mbps with automatic fallback to 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps for secure operation at lower data rates in even the most difficult of wireless environments The Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology enhances immunity to radio interference In addition the adapter is easy to install on all devices with an USB interface It keep
4. 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 IMPORTANT NOTE Wired and Wireless components may be linked together to provide a variety of network layouts topologies Technical specifications Radio IEEE 802 11b Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Antenna Type Built in antenna Data Rate 1 2 55 11 Mbps Host interface USB specification version 1 1 Power consumption send receive Approx 400 mA 320 mA Dimensions h x w x d 22 x 79 x 93 mm Weight Approx xxx g adapter only Operating Temperature 0 55 C Storage Temperature 20 75 C Humidity 5 90 non condensing Problem Possible cause ADAPTER INSTALLATION PROBLEMS YYour PC cannot find the Wireless USB Adapter or the net work driver does not install correctly USB Adapter not connected USB Adapter damaged USB Adapter or port defective BIOS too old Conflicting network adapters ENGLISH 27 Troubleshooting Please check the foll
5. for Ad Hoc Peer to Peer for small groups of computers that only communicate with each other Infrastructure Access Point for wireless networks with a central Wireless Access Point or Wireless Base Station Ad Hoc wireless network Ad Hoc Wireless LAN F An ad hoc wireless network consists of a group of computers each J ee equipped with one wireless adapter connected via radio signals as an independent wireless network vi t p 1 w ke Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be w KEE configured to the same radio channel An ad hoc wireless network lt can be used at home or temporary environment PC with Wreless PCI Adapter 8 Wired LAN Extension 8 to Wireless Adapters ee Swich Infrastructure wireless network A Philips Wireless Base Station or access point can provide computers on a wireless network with access to a wired computer network and to the Internet An integrated wired and wireless network is called an infrastructure oS Zeta EE b PRG ano configuration This infrastructure consists of a group of wireless PC die users and a wireless access point or base station that is directly connected to the wired network Each wireless PC in this network can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link or access other computers or network resources in the wired network infrastructure via the wireless access point or base station
6. receiving power Check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly f you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password f you cannot access the Internet be sure you have configured your system for TCP IP ake sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on Reposition your Wireless Adapter ake sure the SSID and the network encryption ey are the same as those used by the wireless access point ENGLISH 29 Guarantuee certificate Certificat de garantie Garantiebewijs Certificado de garantia Certificado de garantia Eyy non Garantibevis Garantibevis year warranty ann e garantie Jahr Garantie jaar garantie a o garantia anno garanzia Garantieschein Certificato di garanzia Garanticertifikat Takuutodistus Xp vo eyy non ar garanti ar garanti ar garanti vuosi takuu a o garantia Type CPWUA001 Serial nr Date of purchase Date de la vente Verkaufsdatum Aankoopdatum Fecha de compra Date d acquisito Data da adquiri o Hyepounvia ayop Ink psdatum Anskaffelsesdato Kjapedato Oatopiiva Dealer s name address and signature Nom adresse et signature du revendeur Name Anschrift und Unterschrift des Handlers Naam adres en handtekening v d handelaar Nombre direccion y firma del distribudor Nome indirizzo e firma del fornitore Ovopatettwvpo SieU8
7. Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection 20 ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 2000 You must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows 2000 1 Before you begin check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly if you have one e Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser 2 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Then double click Network and Dial Up Connections and then double click Home Networking Wizard 3 Right click the connection you want to share Then click Properties gt The Properties window for this network connection will appear 4 Click the Sharing tab and then select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection gt This enables the ICS feature 5 Run the Home Networking Wizard on all computers that you wish to use the shared Internet connection from gt This adjusts the Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection ENGLISH 21 Advanced network security related issues What are wireless network connections Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol called IEEE 802 11b 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 o
8. STUDY or MOM a workgroup name the same for all computers in the network e g HOMENET NOTE these names are not the SSID or network name Select to share your files and printers Make a Home Networking Setup disk if you have PCs with other Windows versions gt This concludes the Wizard 4 Run the Home Networking Wizard or the Setup disk you created earlier on all computers that you wish to use the shared Internet connection from gt This adjusts the Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection ENGLISH 17 Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE While installing you may be asked for the Windows Installation CD Please keep it at hand 1 Before you begin check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly if you have one e Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser 2 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Then double click Add Remove Programs and click the Windows Setup tab gt The window to the left will appear 3 Double click on Internet Tools gt The next window will appear 4 In this window put a mark in the check box for Internet Connection Sharing and click OK Then click OK again gt The Wizard Internet Connection Sharing will appear 5 Follow the instructions on the screen in each screen click Next to continue the Wizard until it is finished In the Wizard you need to Select your type
9. Wireless USB Adapter Instructions for use PHILIPS CPWUA001 WIRELESS USB ADAPTER Helpline Belgi Belgique Belgien 02 275 0701 Luxemburg Luxembourg 26 48 3000 Danmark 35 25 87 61 Deutschland 0696 698 4712 Espa a 017 456 246 France 03 8717 0033 EAAnvas 00900 3122 1223 Ireland 01 601 1161 Italia 02 4827 1153 Cyprus 800 92256 CPWUA001 00 R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC BE W DKW GRW ES X ER vw IREX IT will W IN v IAT vw PI vil w SE W UKX NOY DE Y CH CPWUA001 16 R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC BE X DK x GR X IRE X I X LU X PT X FI X SE x DE X CH X ES W FR X NL x AT X UK X NOX Nederland 053 482 9800 Norge 22 70 82 50 Osterreich 01 5465 75603 Portugal 800 831 363 Schweiz Suisse Svizzera 02 2310 2116 Suomi 09 2290 1903 Sverige 08 632 0016 UK United Kingdom 0207 949 0069 CPWUAO001 05 R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC BE X DK X GR X ES x FR X IRE IT X ILU Xx IN L X AT X PT X F X SE X UKW NOX DE X CH X 4 ENGLISH Table of Contents Introduction Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Using and configuring the Wireless USB Adapter Network configuration and planning
10. Wireless notebook adapter V lt Already built in ETHERNET ENGLISH 25 In a network the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically herefore 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 Less o o I NOTE Use a crossover Etherne 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 HOW TO INTERCONNECT WIRED NETWORKS Use a gateway router to connect one network to another e g to the Internet also known as WAN CO 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 OH 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 26 ENGLISH Central devices like a hub switch router or wireless access point may be stand alone
11. Workgroup name for all computers and devices in the network and a different computer name for each computer You also need to share some of your resources folders on your computer or a printer connected to it to be able to see your computer on the network Sharing folders can be done by right clicking on that resource in Windows Explorer and selecting the Sharing menu item If you have manually set your IP addresses you also need to make sure that every computer and device in the network has a different IP address but has the same subnet mask 14 ENGLISH Internet Connection Sharing ICS Preferred Solution gt If a network has a central host computer or router that acts as a DHCP server this server allocates IP addresses netmasks and the gateway address to all DHCP client computers and devices in the network dynamically Internet access can be provided either directly through a wireless base station preferred or indirectly through a PC with Internet access and router gateway software e g ICS from the Windows OS installed and running If you connect your PC with the Wireless Adapter to an existing network host with Internet access If you have an existing home network with centrally shared broadband Internet access for all connected computers you can connect your PC directly to your central network device the router gateway or host computer That way it can access the Internet just like you
12. are four 5 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and four 13 digit keys for the 128 bit WEP setting Consult the ASCII HEX conversion table if you need to translate a case sensitive ASCII key into HEX notation Example MNode ASCII 4D 4E 6F 64 65 HEX 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 Passphrase If Passphrase is checked security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your passphrase string If encryption is set to 128 bit only Key 1 is generated If encryption is set to 64 bit Keys 1 4 are generated You must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network Note A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters After entering the passphrase click Apply The WPA WiFi Protected Access implemented in this Wireless USB Adapter 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 Network settings From the Windows Control Panel Start gt Settings gt Control Panel double click the Network icon or select your Network properties If your operating system has a Networking Setup Wizard please use that Wizard to configure your network You need to set the same
13. d Internet connection ENGLISH 19 Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me 1 Before you begin check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly if you have one e Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser 2 On the desktop double click My Network Places and then double click Home Networking Wizard gt The Home Networking Wizard will appear 3 In each screen click Next to continue the Wizard until it is finished ae s In the Wizard you need to select Yes you are using Internet on this computer and select A direct connection to my ISP using the following d device and choose the network adapter you use to make contact with the Internet from the list E 4 In the next screen select Yes when asked if you want other computers on your home network to use the Internet connection on this computer Choose the wireless network adapter 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and enter a computer name unique for each computer e g STUDY or MOM a workgroup name the same for all computers in the network e g HOMENET NOTE these names are not the SSID or network name Choose to share your files and printers Make a Home Networking Setup disk gt This concludes the Wizard 6 Run the Setup disk you created earlier on all computers that you wish to use the shared Internet connection from gt This adjusts the
14. data from your PC might be accessible by for example your neighbours or passers by Use a wireless base station or router with Network Address Translation NAT and firewall enabled for sharing your Internet connection Change the default passwords for your network devices Leaving these at default makes it easy for an outsider to gain access Position wireless access points away from windows and toward the centre of your home This decreases the strength of the signal outside your home Some wireless access points allow you to control access based on the unique Media Access Control MAC address of the network adapter trying to associate with it Ifa MAC address has not been registered in wireless access point it will not associate with it If your access point has this feature enable it and add the MAC addresses of the network adapters Just use common sense Install an anti virus program on each computer on your network and use it regularly to check your computers for viruses Remember to update the anti virus program on a regular basis DON T Do not rely on radio transmission range limitations to secure your network Enable wireless security WWEP WPA to protect your network from unwanted access Use encryption keys and passwords that are hard to guess Do not change passwords to reflect your name address or anything that would be easy to guess Never open attachments to email messages that you are not expecting In ad
15. dition scan all diskettes and home made CDs for viruses before opening files from them or before starting your computer from them Do not load a program from an unknown source onto one of your network computers Do not ignore the common signs of viruses unusual messages that appear on your screen decreased system performance missing data and inability to access your hard drive If you notice any of these problems on your computer run your anti virus program immediately to minimise the chances of losing data Do not connect your home network to broadband Internet without taking security measures If you do not have a wireless base station installed on your network and you are sharing Internet access through one of the computers you may want to consider installing firewall software 24 ENGLISH Network terminology 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 WIRED WIRELESS Im meS eg At each computer you will need a At each computer you will need to network adapter or Network install a WiFi wireless adapter to be Interface Card NIC to be able to able to connect to another wireless connect the computer to the enabled device Examples are network cable Examples are USB Ethernet cable Wireless USB adapter Sr Ethernet notebook adapter
16. e icon represents signal strength and wireless link status In addition it gives you access to the Philips Wireless Network Utility and its configuration menus If there is no wireless network connection the icon looks like this and the tool tip indicates that there is no wireless connection 2 Right clicking the system tray icon displays the following options Profiles top part of this menu For choosing one of your profiles The green indicator points to the active profile Please open the Philips Wireless Network Utility if you want to add or delete a profile Philips Wireless Network Utility Opens the Philips utility program for viewing and changing your wireless network adapter settings DEFAULT Hide show Hides the system tray icon from the system tray until you restart your Hide computer without disabling the wireless network adapter Exit Exit Disables the wireless network adapter and removes the system tray icon from the system tray until you restart your computer Philips Wireless Network Utility This wireless network utility program has five tabs with information and settings Configuration The Configuration tab lets you manage your profiles and gives you access to your wireless network and encryption settings Adding a new profile will start a Profile Wizard that leads you through setting the properties for a wireless connection 10 ENGLISH See the text on Wireless communication settings in
17. hannel 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 or an access point then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is set to Ad Hoc Peer to Peer Encryption key Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP and WiFi Protected Access WPA are implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorised access to your wireless network 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 Default Disabled WEP key conversion table ASCII HEX 30 31 32 33 N lt Seet a Oz Sei DO am On CD NXXS lt CANAOVOZ ren Dirmm lm b s nb LA oO Ln N ENGLISH 13 The WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy implemented in this Wireless USB Adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm Please select Hex or ASCII for your Key Type 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 If the Key Type is set to ASCII the security keys
18. ial 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 8 ENGLISH Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Always install the Wireless USB Adapter drivers from the Installation CD before you connect the adapter to your PC See below Installing the Wireless USB Adapter software Warning Do not connect the Wireless USB Adapter to your PC until the Setup Wizard asks you to do so 1 Place the CD included in the box in your computer s drive and start installing the software gt The CD should start automatically If it does not please double click My Computer then the drive icon and finally Setup exe to start the CD EE 2 Follow the on screen instructions for setting up your Wireless i USB Adapter 3 In the installation program choose your product from the list and click Next to continue the installation procedure gt The following elements will be installed e Wireless USB Adapter drivers and tools e Wireless Base Station Clien
19. of connection to the Internet Choose the network adapter that provides you with Internet access to the PC Choose the wireless network adapter Choose to make a Client Configuration disk gt This concludes the Wizard 18 ENGLISH 6 Next check your Network properties as follows a Click Start Settings Control Panel and then double click Network b On the Configuration tab browse the The following network components are installed box It should now include Internet Connection Sharing adapter and TCP IP gt Internet Connection Sharing adapter c Double click TCP IP gt Internet Connection Sharing adapter d In the IP Address tab select Obtain an IP Address automatically e In the WINS Configuration tab select Use DHCP for WINS resolution f In the Gateway tab remove all gateways if any are listed g In the DNS Configuration tab select Disable DNS h In the Bindings tab for security reasons you must de select all bindings Please do the same for TCP IP Shared gt External access network adapter i Click OK to accept the new TCP IP settings J Select Windows Logon as the Primary Network Logon Any changes to the network configuration will require a restart of the computer 7 Run the Client Configuration disk you created earlier on all computers that you wish to use the shared Internet connection from gt This adjusts the Internet settings to use the share
20. owing troubleshooting items and our web site www philips com before contacting our technical support Solution 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 p damage to the adapter s connector Try to connect the adapter to another USB hysical port If this also fails test your computer with another Wireless USB Adapter that is known to operate correctly Make sure your computer is using the latest If there are other network adapters in the BIOS 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 from the original Installation CD Restart your PC 28 ENGLISH Problem NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS If the Link LED on the Wireless USB Adapter 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 Possible cause PC or other network devices switched off Service unavailable Base Station Access Point is switched off Range too long weak radio signal Wrong settings Solution Make sure the computer and other network devices are
21. pen environment and reach speeds of up to 11 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 components are in direct line of sight to one another Putting wireless components in high places helps avoid physical obstacles and provides better coverage 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 Standing or sitting too close to wireless equipment can also affect radio signal quality 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 ou
22. r other computers and you do not need to install ICS to make Internet access available to your network If you connect your PC with the Wireless Adapter to a stand alone or client PC with Internet access If you connect the Wireless Adapter to a stand alone or client PC with an existing broadband Internet connection you can bridge within that PC the wireless network to the existing network adapter that connects to the Internet You do this by enabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS from your Microsoft Windows operating system for that PC This makes the PC share its existing broadband Internet connection with the wireless network ICS configuration and usage issues ICS is intended for use in small networks in which the network configuration and the Internet connection are managed by the Windows based computer on which the shared connection resides the so called host computer It is assumed that on its network this computer is the only Internet connection it is the only gateway to the Internet and that it sets up all internal network addresses this means it is the DHCP server see left for the network ENGLISH 15 IMPORTANT NOTES Only Microsoft Windows98 SE Second Edition or higher provides ICS other operating systems are not supported You may try and use other router gateway software at your own discretion You should only install Internet Connection Sharing on the computer that you use to connect to
23. s your PC s power consumption to a minimum with deep sleep mode and it has advanced encryption features for enterprise level network security Technology for people Legend of product 1 Connector to PC illustration on inside For connecting the Wireless USB Adapter to the USB port of your PC flap 2 Integrated antenna Built in antenna for establishing wireless connections 3 Indicator LED Displays the network status LED LED colour Meaning e Off when not connected or with PC switched off PWR a ACT Blue e On when receiving power and ready for operation e Blinking when transmitting data network activity 6 ENGLISH Important information e Please install and connect the product in the order as described in the chapter Installing the Wireless USB Adapter only This assures best installation results with the least technical hassles e Please read this guide carefully before using the Wireless USB Adapter and keep it for future reference e The most recent downloads and information on this product will be available through our web site www philips com e During set up and installation tt may be helpful to have the instructions for your PC and other network components at hand Safety Precautions Do not expose the system to excessive moisture rain sand or heat sources e The product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing No object filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product
24. t tool optional e Manual in PDF format e Readme document and release notes You only need to install the Wireless Base Station Client Tool if you want to use the Wireless USB Adapter for configuring a Philips Wireless Base Station You do not need it if you just want to install or connect to a wireless network Do not connect the Wireless USB Adapter to your PC until the Setup Wizard asks you to do so vse gg E d TC IMPORTANT Only connect the Wireless USB Adapter to a powered USB port that can provide the adapter with enough electrical power see Technical Specifications 4 This concludes the installation procedure Please see the following sections on connecting configuring and using the Wireless USB Adapter Should there appear any error messages or requests for additional information on the screen then please read the entire manual and the Troubleshooting section With the information given in this manual you should be able to solve any problems with installing and using the Wireless USB Adapter cable Please visit our web site www philips com if you need further assistance ENGLISH 9 Using and configuring the Wireless USB Adapter The user interface for the Wireless USB Adapter consists of an application that loads during start up of the PC and that stays active in the system tray The system tray icon reflects the status of the wireless connection for the adapter System tray icon 1 Th
25. the Internet e The host computer needs to remain switched on during Internet access sharing s ICS is a router gateway software with Dynamic Host Control Protocol server DHCP functionality The ICS host computer must be the only CP server on the network Before installing ICS first disable any CP services that are provided on the network e g by a hardware router gateway or base station Please refer to the router gateway manufacturer s instructions on how to disable its DHCP services Enab ling Internet Connection Sharing ICS Though ICS works similarly for all operating systems each version of Microsoft Windows activates Internet Connection Sharing in its own way Please see below for the operating system you are using 16 ENGLISH Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP YYou must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows XP 1 Before you begin check if you have a working Internet connection and if your home network is working properly if you have one e Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser 2 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Then double click Internet Options and double click Home Networking Wizard In the New Connection Wizard choose Set up a home or small office network gt The Network Setup Wizard will appear 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and enter a computer name unique for each computer e g
26. this manual for information on wireless network setting like SSID and Operating Mode The Radio On Off button appears on every tab to give you control over enabling and disabling the wireless link Link information The Link information tab displays information on the wireless network name SSID to which there is a wireless connection the signal strength and link quality the connection speed the channel and the number of sent received Tx Rx fragments IP information The IP information tab displays information on the Host Name IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway This window also contains buttons for releasing and renewing the IP connection Site Survey Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network access points It list shows you the following information The name of the wireless connection SSID Signal strength and wireless link quality o e An icon reflecting if encryption is enabled You may double click a network name to open the Profile Wizard Version information Selecting this tab displays vendor and version information PHILIPS EEN e EEN Dae Fats Sestante 05 nm ENGLISH 11 Network configuration and planning The Philips Wireless USB Adapter supports a stand alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LANs Network design The Wireless USB Adapter can be configured
27. tside 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 22 ENGLISH Securing your network from Internet access Check in the documentation of your wireless base station or router whether it provides you with a built in firewall and network address translation NAT which provide security for an always on broadband Internet connection that is shared among the computers and devices on your home network Computers on an Ad Hoc network may share an Internet connection that is set up on one of the computers ICS However a firewall is usually not built in and you should install one on the computer that is sharing the Internet connection What is a firewall A firewall acts as a barrier that helps protect your network from outside intruders The firewall specifies what information can be communicated from the computers on your network to the Internet and from the Internet to the computers on your network ENGLISH 23 The DOs and DON Ts of securing your wireless network DO Enable the highest encryption key level that your hardware provides for Upgrade your hardware if possible If you do not protect your wireless network all
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