Arcadyan Technology WN4501M Users Manual

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European Regulations

This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Following this Directive, this product can be brought into service in the following states:

4 Important safety information

4 Safety Precautions 4 Environmental information 4 Disclaimer

5 What’s in the box 6 Introduction

6 What are wireless network connections? 6 Factors determining your network range and network speed 6 Securing your wireless network

7 Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps 8 Install

8 Install the drivers 9 Install hardware for Windows

10 Connect

12 Advanced

12 Securing your wireless network 13 Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network 14 Accessing your wireless network setting. 14 What do the settings mean

17 Network terminology 19 Glossary of terms 20 Technical specifications 20 Troubleshooting

23 FCC complicance

Contents

• 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.

• Please read this manual and the “Quick Start Guide” booklet carefully before using the Wireless USB Adapter 11g 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

• During set-up and installation, it may be helpful to have the instructions for your PC and other network components at hand.

Safety Precautions

• 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.

• The 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.

• 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 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.

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.

Important safety information

What’s in the box

Wireless USB Adapter 11g True turbo 108 Mbps

Quick Start Guide

USB 2.0 cable

Installation CD

What else you’ll need or

Computer Wireless Basestation Other wireless devices

USB port

Windows 2000/XP

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Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps. This Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is a WiFi (IEEE

802.11g) 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 11g 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 802.11g 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 108 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 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 example of how to secure your network, please see the chapter on “An example of how to secure your wireless network”.

Introduction

Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps

1 USB Connector to PC

For connecting the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps to the USB port of your PC.

The difference between USB 2.0 and USB 1.1:

- USB 2.0 wireless speed is max. 108 Mbps

- USB 1.1 wireless speed is max. 11 Mbps

2 Integrated antenna

Built-in antenna for establishing wireless connections.

3 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).

4 Label with MAC address

The designation consisting of 12 characters (e.g. 00:30:F1: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

Select Agree

If this screen does not appear, start the CD manually

1 Open My Computer 2 Open CD-drive 3 Open Setup.exe

Click on the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps photo

Click on Install software

Choose your situation:

Either: Infrastructure (a) Or: Ad-Hoc (b)

Click Click

Wait until you see this window

Connect your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps to the computer

1 Take the USB cable

2 Plug the square connector of the USB cable into the Wireless USB Adapter

11g True Turbo 108 Mbps

3 Plug the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps into one of the

USB ports on your computer

The difference between USB 2.0 and USB 1.1:

- USB 2.0 wireless speed is max. 108 Mbps

- USB 1.1 wireless speed is max. 11 Mbps

Install hardware for Windows

Either: Windows 2000

• No Additional actions needed

Or: Windows XP / Windows XP Service Pack 1 1 Select Next

2 Select Finish

View the available wireless networks

1 Select No, not this time 2 Select Next

3 Select Next

4 Select Finish

Click on finish

> Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is ready for use

after the reboot

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

1 Select Site Survey 2 Click on Scan 3 Double click on your wireless Network Name

When asked: Input Security credentials

1 Select your Authentication Type 2 Select your Key Type 3 Select Use Passphrase if applicable 4 Enter your encryption Key

See the user manual of your basestation on how to identify these security credentials.

TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on page 15.

Store your profile details Select Save

Activate the current profile

Select Apply Changes

Advanced

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.

Go to security settings

1 Select Configuration tab 2 Select Security tab 3 Click on Security off, to switch it on

Input Security credentials

1 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 basestation on how to identify these security credentials.

TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on page 15.

Store your profile details Select Save

Activate the current profile Select Apply Changes

Configure other devices

Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name (SSID), Ad-Hoc wireless mode and Security credentials

Setup of an Ad Hoc computer 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.

Create an Ad-Hoc wireless network

1 Click on Configuration 2 Click on Common 3 Enter the wireless Network Name (SSID) 4 Select Ad-Hoc as operating mode 5 Select the Network Type

Go to the Security settings

1 Select Security tab 2 Click on Security off, to switch it on

Setup the encryption

1 Select your Authentication Type 2 Select your Key Type 3 Select Use Passphrase if applicable 4 Enter your encryption Key

TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on page 15.

Saving the profile settings

1 Click on New 2 Enter the Profile name 3 Click OK

Activating the new profile’s settings 4 Click on Apply

Configure other devices

Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name (SSID), Ad-Hoc wireless mode and Security credentials

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.

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.

• 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 Profile On/Off

When Auto Profile is On, the New profile and Save profile buttons will be disabled. 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 immediate 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.

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