Philips CPWBS054/05, CPWBS054/00 User Manual

Wireless Base Station 11g
Instructions for use
CPWBS054
CPWBS054
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English Hereby, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, declares that this CPWBS054 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC dat het toestel CPWBS054 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
French Par la présente, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, déclare que l'appareil CPWBS054 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE
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German Hiermit erklärt Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes CPWBS054 mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
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Italian Con la presente Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC dichiara che questo CPWBS054 è 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&A CC, declara que el CPWBS054 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Portuguese Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC declara que este CPWBS054 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Ta b le of Contents
Wireless Base Station 11g ...............................................................6
Description / Packaging contents ....................................................................................6
LED Indicators..............................................................................................................................7
Important information/ Disclaimer ..................................................................................8
Installing the Wireless Base Station 11g ........................................9
How to use the Setup program.....................................................................................10
How to create a wired network using Ethernet cables ...................................11
How to create a wireless network...............................................................................11
Installing and Configuring TCP/IP.................................................13
Installing TCP/IP .......................................................................................................................13
Configuring a Macintosh Computer ...........................................................................13
Configuring the Wireless Base Station 11g .................................14
Disable Proxy Connection ................................................................................................14
Adapting your browser configuration:
for Internet Explorer ......................................................................................................14
for Macintosh......................................................................................................................15
Accessing the Wireless Base Station setting menus............................................15
Navigating the Web Browser Interface .....................................................................16
Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................................17
Time Zone ...........................................................................................................................17
Broadband Type.................................................................................................................17
Advanced Setup.......................................................................................................................20
System ...................................................................................................................................21
Internet Settings ................................................................................................................22
Local network ...................................................................................................................25
Wireless ................................................................................................................................26
Network Address Translation ..................................................................................28
Firewall ..................................................................................................................................30
Dynamic DNS Settings..................................................................................................35
Tools .......................................................................................................................................36
Status ......................................................................................................................................38
How to secure the Wireless Base Station 11g? ...........................39
Choosing a password for restricting access to the
Wireless Base Station’s configuration menu............................................................39
Setting an encryption for your wireless network. ................................................42
How to reset the Wireless Base Station 11g to its default
settings?............................................................................................45
How to set-up a computer network?............................................46
What is your Windows version?.....................................................................................46
For Windows XP and Windows 2000.................................................................46
For Windows 98SE and Windows Me ................................................................52
Tr oubleshooting .............................................................................56
Specifications...................................................................................58
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Wireless Base Station 11g

CPWBS054
Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Base Station 11g. This Wireless Base Station 11g is a 54 Mbps wireless residential gateway, especially designed to provide a simple and cost effective wireless Internet sharing solution for both home and small office users.
Besides flexibility on home network connectivity, the Wireless Base Station 11g 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 supported.
Packaging contents
Please check whether all of the following items are present in the box of the Wireless Base Station 11g.These are provided to help you set up and use your Wireless Base Station 11g. Contact your Philips retailer if any items are missing.
• Wireless Base Station 11g
• Power adapter
• Ethernet cable class RJ-45
• Installation CD
• ”How To…?”-booklet
Your Wireless Base Station 11g
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1 Antennas
For connecting to your Wireless Network Adapters (also called WLAN or WiFi).
2 Reset button
• Press it for 2 seconds to reboot the wireless base station 11g.
• Keep it pressed for more than 5 seconds to restore the factory
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 11g.
5 Indicator LEDs
Display the network status.
default settings.
LED LED colour Meaning
Power Blue Off when power is disconnected
On when receiving power.
Blinking when rebooting Wireless Off when wireless is disabled. (Wireless Blue On when wireless enabled and client active. home network) Blinking when transmitting. Modem Blue Off when not connected (Internet modem) On when a link is established.
Blinking when transmitting. 1/2/3/4 LAN Yellow (10 Mbps) Off when not connected (Wired home network) Blue (100 Mbps) On when a link is established.
Blinking when transmitting.
6 Label with MAC address
The MAC address consists of 12 characters (e.g. 00:30:F1:A1:F4:A5 or, in general, xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) and is the unique hardware address of this network device. Some safety features or network identification purposes need this MAC address.
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Important information
• Please install and connect the product in the order as described in the "How to..." booklet only.This assures best installation results with the least technical hassles.
• Please read this manual and the “How To…?”-booklet carefully before using the Wireless Base Station 11g; 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
• Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate of the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before connecting to the mains power supply.
• Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance from other radio services.
• Do not expose the product 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.
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.
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Installing the Wireless Base Station

Install the Wireless Base Station 11g software from the Installation CD and use the "How to..?" booklet to help you install and configure the Wireless Base Station 11g. Please, do not make any hardware connections before 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.
2Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up your Wireless
Base Station 11g.
3 In the installation program, look for the picture of the Wireless
Base Station 11g on the screen and click on it to continue the installation procedure.
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How to use the Setup program

The Setup program will assist you in making the hardware connections for your Wireless Base Station 11g 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 11g, please follow the on-screen instructions.
1 Graphical representation of your network, the network connections, and
their status. Unavailable components will be 'blue' and only the available connections will be indicated in green.
2 Text window that provides you with information on status and on what to
do next.
3 Control buttons for navigating the Setup program
This concludes the installation procedure. Please see the following sections on connecting, configuring and using the Wireless Base Station 11g.
Should there appear any error messages or requests for additional information on the screen, then please read the manual and the "Troubleshooting" section.With the information given in this manual, you should be able to solve many problems with installing and using the Wireless Base Station 11g. Please visit our web site www.philips.com/support if you need further assistance. Or, call our help desk for assistance.The help desk telephone numbers can be found on the opening pages of this manual.
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How to create a wired network using Ethernet cables

The Ethernet ports will adapt automatically to the connected cable type. This means you can use either type of Ethernet cable, straight-through or crossover, provided it is Category 5 or higher quality.The four Local Network ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the Wireless Base Station 11g will automatically 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 11g 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 11g 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 11g. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors.

How to create a wireless network

For an example, see the chapter on "How to set-up a computer network"' at the end of this manual.
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 adapters, including the Philips Wireless USB Adapter and the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter.
Rotate both antennas on the back of the Wireless Base Station 11g to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position antennas along
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different axes; for example around 45 to 90 degrees apart.Try to place the Wireless Base Station 11g 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 11g 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 11g.
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 11g.
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
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Instaling and Configuring TCP/IP

If you have not previously used Internet or installed a computer network on your PC, refer to the following section.

Installing TCP/IP

Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and XP
Click Start/Help, and seach for the text "TCP/IP". Select the subject on "Installing Network Protocols" and follow the instructions the Windows Help function gives you.
Set the TCP/IP protocol you are installing to DHCP for dynamically allocating IP-addresses within the network. Use the Windows Help function if you need more information.
Re-run the Setup program from the Installation CD after installing the TCP/IP-protocol.

Configuring a Macintosh Computer

DHCP IP Configuration
1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click Control Panel and select TCP/IP.
2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that Ethernet is selected in the
Connect via: field.
3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure field.
4. Close the TCP/IP dialog box.
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Configuring the Wireless Base Station 11g

The Wireless Base Station 11g can be configured using Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher or Netscape (version 4.7 or higher). Using the web management interface, you can configure the Wireless Base Station 11g and view statistics to monitor network activity.
Note: Before you attempt to configure your Wireless Base Station 11g, if you have
access to the Internet please visit www.philips.com/support and download the latest firmware update to ensure your Wireless Base Station 11g is running the latest firmware version.
Before you attempt to log into the Wireless Base Station’s web-based Settings, please verify that you have disabled any firewall or security software that may be running.

Disable Proxy Connection

You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled.This is so that your web browser will be able to view the Wireless Base Station 11g configuration pages.The following steps are for Internet Explorer. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.

Adapting your browser configuration

Adapting your browser configuration for: Internet Explorer (5 or above)
1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab.
3. Click the LAN Settings button.
4. Clear all the check boxes and click OK to save these Local Area
Network settings.
5. Click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
6. Restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.
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Adapting your browser configuration for: Internet Explorer (for Macintosh)
1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences.
2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select
Proxies.
3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK.

Accessing the Wireless Base Station setting menus

To access the Wireless Base Station’s management interface, enter the Wireless Base Station IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.1. Then click LOGIN. (By default, there is no password.)
The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup options.
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Navigating the Web Browser Interface

The Wireless Base Station’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Wireless Base Station 11g for use with a cable modem or DSL modem.
Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced functions.
Making Configuration Changes
Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the APPLY or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting.
Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, ensure that
Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/ Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting for “Check for newer versions of stored pages” should be “Every visit to the page.”
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Setup Wizard

If you completed the Setup Wizard from the Installation CD, you do not need to change any of these settings. Go to 'Advanced Setup' for managing the Wireless Base Station 11g.

Time Zone

Click on the Setup Wizard picture.The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup. For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and click NEXT.

Broadband Type

Select the type of broadband connection you have, Cable Modem or ADSL. See the following pages for details on the connection type.
Cable Modem
Your Internet Service Provider may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into the field.
Enter or clone the MAC address of your modem for identifying your hardware to your ISP. Click Finish to complete the setup.The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status, as well as other information. See “Status” for details.
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Fixed-IP xDSL
Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, gateway IP address, DNS IP addresses, and subnet mask. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
PPPoE xDSL
Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.
Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10)
Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
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