Philips CPWBS001 User Manual

Wireless Base Station

Instructions for use

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Table of Contents

Wireless Base Station ......................................................................5

Description / LED Indicators .............................................................................................5

Important information/ Packaging content ................................................................6

Installing the Wireless Base Station ..............................................8

Installing the Wireless Base Station client software ..............................................8

Hardware Description ........................................................................................................10

System Requirements ..........................................................................................................11

Connect the System ............................................................................................................11

Basic Installation Procedure .............................................................................................12

Configuring Client TCP/IP ............................................................17

Installing TCP/IP .......................................................................................................................17

Windows 95/98/Me/2000 and XP ......................................................................17

Windows 2000 ................................................................................................................17

Setting Up TCP/IP ..................................................................................................................18

Configuring Your Computer in Windows 98SE/Me ...........................................18

Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 ...................................................20

Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP ........................................................21

Configuring a Macintosh Computer ...........................................................................22

Manual IP Configuration - for all Windows OS ...................................................23

Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection ................................................................................24

Configuring the Wireless Base Station ........................................25

Browser Configuration ........................................................................................................25

Disable Proxy Connection ................................................................................................25

Internet Explorer (5 or above) ......................................................................................25

Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) ................................................................................26

Navigating the Web Browser Interface .....................................................................27

Making Configuration Changes ..............................................................................27

Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................................28

Time Zone .........................................................................................................................28

Broadband Type ..............................................................................................................28

Advanced Setup .............................................................................31

System ..........................................................................................................................................32

Internet .................................................................................................................................34

LAN .......................................................................................................................................39

Wireless ...............................................................................................................................40

Network Address Translation (NAT) .........................................................................43

Firewall .................................................................................................................................46

DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings ..........................................................................53

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting ............................................................54

Tools ..............................................................................................................................................65

Status .....................................................................................................................................68

Troubleshooting .............................................................................69

Specifications ..................................................................................73

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Wireless Base Station

CPWBS001

Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Base Station. This Wireless
Base Station is a 11 Mbps wireless residential gateway, especially designed to
provide a simple and cost effective Internet access solution for both home
and SOHO users.

The Ethernet To Modem interface is designed to link the base station to
Internet through any xDSL or Cable broadband modem, enabling users to
link their home network to the Internet through its built-in 10/100Mbps
Ethernet LAN and Wireless Local Network interfaces.

Besides flexibility on home network connectivity, the CPWBS001 also
provides network security and management features for users like Network
Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
advanced packet filtering with hacker attack monitor, logging and stateful
packet inspection (Firewall-SPI). Also, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP),
Dynamic DNS (DDNS), WiFi Protected Access (WPA), 802.1x + TKIP, and
wireless to wired Ethernet bridging are all suppor ted.

Legend of product
illustration on inside flap:

LED LED colour Meaning

PWR Blue On when receiving power.

WLAN Off when wireless is disabled
(Wireless Blue On when wireless enabled and client active.
home network) Blinking when wireless enabled and no client.
To Modem Blue On when a link is established.
(Internet modem) Blinking when there is no link.
1/2/3/4 LAN Yellow (10 Mbps) Off if not connected
(Wired home Blue (100 Mbps) On when a link is established.
network) Blinking when transmitting.

Technology for people...
1 Antennas

For connecting to your Wireless Network (also called WLAN or WiFi).

- The indicator LED lights up if there is an active connection.

2 Reset button

• Press it for 2 seconds to reboot the wireless base station.

• Keep it pressed for more than 5 seconds to restore the factory

default settings.

3 Ethernet ports

RJ-45 sockets for Broadband Modem and Ethernet network cables.

4Power

Socket for connecting the power adapter to the Wireless Base station.

5 Indicator LEDs

Display the network status.

Off when power is disconnected

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Important information

• Please install and connect the product in the order as described in the
chapter "Installing the Wireless Base Station" only.This assures best
installation results with the least technical hassles.

• Please read this guide carefully before using the Wireless Base Station; and
keep it for future reference.

• The most recent downloads and information on this product will be
available through our web site www.streamium.com

• During set-up and installation, it 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.

• 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 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 Base Station. These are provided to help you set up and use
your Wireless Base Station. Contact your Philips retailer if any items are
missing.

• Wireless Base Station

• Power adapter

• Ethernet cable class J45

• Installation CD

• Instructions for Use-booklet

• Getting Started note

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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 tor t (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.

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Installing the Wireless Base Station

Install the Wireless Base Station software from the Installation CD before
you make any hardware connections.

Installing the Wireless Base Station client software

If possible, install the client software on the computer that hosts your
Internet connection and with which you want to install and manage the
Wireless Base Station.

Warning: Do not make any hardware connections to the Wireless Base

Station 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.

> 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.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up your Wireless

Base Station.

3 In the installation program, choose your product from the list

and click 'Next' to continue the installation procedure.

> The following elements will be installed:

• Wireless Base Station Client tool

• Manual in PDF format

• Readme document and release notes

4 This concludes the installation procedure. Please see the

following sections on connecting, configuring and using the
Wireless Base Station.

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
Base Station cable. Please visit our web site www.philips.com if you need
further assistance.

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How to use the Setup programme.

The Setup programme will assist you in making the hardware connections
for your Wireless Base Station in the correct order. It will also attempt to
detect your existing network and Internet settings and apply them to the
new situation.

For easy installation of your Wireless Base Station, please follow the on­screen instructions given in the text window, and that appear by positioning
the cursor over one of the hardware components on your screen.

1 Graphical representation of your network, the network connections, and

their status. Unavailable components will be 'greyed out' and only the
available connections will be indicated.

2.Text window that provides you with information on status and on what to
do next.

3.Control buttons for navigating the Setup program

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Hardware description

The Wireless Base Station can be connected to the Internet using its RJ-45
To Modem port. It connects directly to your PC or to a local area network
using port 1 of the Wireless Base Station.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL
can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 kbps upstream. G.lite (or
splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps
upstream. Cable modems can provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2
Mbps upstream. ISDN can provide up to 128 Kbps when using two
channels. PSTN analog connections can now run up to 56 Kbps. However,
you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers
may vary dramatically from these upper limits.

Although access speed to the Internet is determined by the modem type
connected to your Wireless Base Station, data passing between devices
connected to your local area network can run up to 100 Mbps over the
Fast Ethernet ports.

The Wireless Base Station includes an LED display on the front panel for
system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network
troubleshooting. It also provides 4 RJ-45 LAN ports on the front panel, as
well as one RJ-45 To Modem por t. Full-duplex communications allow data
to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling the effective throughput.

• 4 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local
Area Network (1, 2, 3, and 4).These ports can auto-negotiate the operating
speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to
MDI/MDI-X (i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network
device with straight-through cable).These ports can be connected directly
to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card,
or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.

• One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem (To Modem).
This port also auto-negotiates operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode
to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X.

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System Requirements

You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements:

• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service
Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.

• A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as
well as a gateway server address and DNS server address from your
service provider.

• A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.

• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the
Internet.

• A Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or
above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Wireless Base
Station.

• Note: Mac users with OS 9.0 or higher may configure the Wireless Base
Station through a browser programme only.

Connect the System

The Wireless Base Station can be positioned at any convenient location in
your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed.
You should, however comply with the following guidelines:

• Keep the Wireless Base Station away from any heating devices.

• Do not place the Wireless Base Station in a dusty or wet environment.

You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord
from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the Wireless
Base Station.

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Basic Installation Procedure

Connecting the Wireless Base Station

1.Connect the LAN: You can connect the Wireless Base Station to your
PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports
on the front of the Wireless Base Station to your computer’s network
adapter or to another network device.
You may also connect the Wireless Base Station to your PC (using a
wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the back
of the Wireless Base Station into the desired positions. For more effective
coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other
antenna along the horizontal axis. (The antennas emit signals along

the toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective coverage
when positioned along different axes.)

2.Connect to the Internet: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting the

Wireless Base Station to a cable/DSL modem or Ethernet router. Prepare a
serial cable for connecting the Wireless Base Station to an ISDN TA or
PSTN modem.

3.Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Wireless Base Station.

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Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling

The four Local Network ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the Wireless Base Station
auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps
Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.

Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four Local Network ports 1, 2,
3, and 4 on the Wireless Base Station to an Ethernet adapter on your PC.
Otherwise, you can cascade any of the Local Network ports 1, 2, 3, and 4
on the Wireless Base Station to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then
connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When
inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to
ensure that it is properly seated.

Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This may damage

the Wireless Base Station. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45
connectors that conform with FCC standards.

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Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals

Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected
to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. Philips currently
offers several wireless network cards, including the Philips Wireless USB
Adapter and the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter.

Rotate both antennas on the back of the Wireless Base Station to the
desired position. For more effective coverage, position antennas along
different axes; for example around 45 to 90 degrees apart. Try to place the
Wireless Base Station in a position that is located in the center of your
wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the
performance. Ensure that the Wireless Base Station’s location provides
optimal reception throughout your home or office.

Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate with each
other as an independent wireless Local Network by configuring each
computer to the same radio channel. However, the Wireless Base Station
can provide access to your wired/wireless Local Network or to the Internet
for all wireless workstations. Each wireless PC in this network infrastructure
can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a radio link, or access
other computers or network resources in the wired Local Network
infrastructure or over the Internet via the Wireless Base Station.

The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility
of wireless PCs to the wired Local Network, but also increases the effective
wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by retransmitting incoming
radio signals through the Wireless Base Station.

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A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for
connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure:

Making the Wireless Local Network Connections

Attach the Wireless Base Station to the Internet

If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use
unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater)
with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the To
Modem / Internet port on the Wireless Base Station.

Note: When connecting to the To Modem por t, use 100-ohm Category 3, 4, or 5

shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors at both
ends for all connections.

Connecting to the Internet

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Connecting the Power Adapter

Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the Wireless Base Station,
and the other end into a power outlet. Check the indicator marked “PWR”
on the front panel to be sure it is on. If the power indicator does not light,
refer to “Troubleshooting”.

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Configuring Client TCP/IP

If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs,
refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure
a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting Up TCP/IP”.

Installing TCP/IP

Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and XP

1. Click Star t/Settings/Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the

Network window.

3. Click the Add button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network

Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window.

6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK.

The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes
and the computer will shut down and restart.

Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and

Dial-up Connections icon.

2. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the Properties

button on the General tab.

3. Click the install... button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to return to

the Network window.

6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK to

complete the installation procedure.

Setting Up TCP/IP

To access the Internet through the Wireless Base Station, you must
configure the network settings of the computers on your Local Network to
use the same IP subnet as the Wireless Base Station. The default network
settings for the Wireless Base Station are:
Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you

must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to
access the Wireless Base Station’s web configuration interface.See
“Configuring the Wireless Base Station” for information on configuring the
Wireless Base Station.)

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If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to
“Configuring Client TCP/IP”. The IP address of the connected client PC
should be 192.168.2.x (where x means 2–254).You can set the IP address
for client PCs either by automatically obtaining an IP address from the
Wireless Base Station’s DHCP service or by manual configuration.

Configuring Your Computer in Windows 98SE/Me

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version
of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created in
Windows 98SE.Windows 98 SE and Windows Millennium Edition are very
similar, but not identical.

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DHCP IP Configuration

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, locate and double click the Network icon.

3. On the Network window Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP

entry for your network card.

4. Click the IP Address tab.

5. Click the “Obtain an IP address“ option.

6. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank. If

there are IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one
and click Remove until the section is empty.

7. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Proper ties window.

8. On the Network Proper ties Window, click the OK button to save these

new settings.

Note: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or

additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your
Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file
location, e.g., D:\win98 (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes button. If

Windows does not prompt you to restart your computer, do so to
insure your settings.

Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless Base Station

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless
Base Station, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP
settings and renewing them with settings from the Wireless Base Station,
you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

1. Click Start/Run.

2. Type WINIPCFG and click OK.

3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click Release and

then Renew.Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168. 2.1.
These values confirm that the Wireless Base Station is functioning. Click
OK to close the IP Configuration window.

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Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000

DHCP IP Configuration

1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and

then select Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network and Dial-up

Connections icon.

3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the

Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless Base Station. When
the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button.

4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.Then highlight the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer

for DHCP. Click the [OK] button to save this change and close the
Properties window.

6. Click the OK button again to save these new changes.

7. Reboot your PC.

8. To obtain new network settings see “Obtain IP Settings from Your

Wireless Base Station”.