Philips CPWNA001 User Manual

Wireless Notebook Adapter

Instructions for use

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Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................5

Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter.....................................8

Using and configuring the Wireless Notebook Adapter...............9

Network configuration and planning............................................11

Network design........................................................................................................................11

Ad Hoc wireless network ..........................................................................................11

Infrastructure wireless network...............................................................................11

Wireless communication settings...................................................................................12

Wireless adapter settings............................................................................................12

Network settings .............................................................................................................13

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ..............................................14

Advanced network security related issues...................................21

What are wireless network connections?.................................................................21

Factors determining your network range and network speed ............21

Securing your wireless network..............................................................................21

Securing your network from Internet access..................................................22

The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network ..................23

Network terminology.....................................................................24

Technical specifications ..................................................................26

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................27

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Wireless Notebook Adapter

CPWNA001

Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter. This
Wireless Notebook Adapter is a WiFi (IEEE 802.11b) compatible CardBus
card. 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 a CardBus interface. It keeps the power consumption of your
notebook 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 Notebook Adapter to your PC.
flap.

2 Integrated antenna

Built-in antenna for establishing wireless connections.

3 Indicator LED

Displays the network status.

LED LED colour Meaning

PWR/
ACT

Blue • On when receiving power and ready for operation.

• Off when not connected or with PC switched off.

• Blinking when transmitting data (network activity).

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Important information

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

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

• The most recent downloads and information on this product will be
available through our web site www.philips.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 Notebook Adapter.These are provided to help you set up and
use your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Contact your Philips retailer if any
items are missing.

• Wireless Notebook Adapter

• 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 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 Notebook Adapter

Always install the Wireless Notebook Adapter drivers from the Installation
CD before you connect the adapter to your PC. (See below)

Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter software

Warning: Do not connect the Wireless Notebook 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.

> The CD should star t 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

Notebook Adapter.

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 Notebook Adapter drivers and tools

• Wireless Base Station Client tool (optional)

• Manual in PDF format

• Readme document and release notes

You only need to install the Wireless Base Station Client Tool if you want to
use the Wireless Notebook 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 Notebook Adapter to your PC
until the Setup Wizard asks you to do so.

4 This concludes the installation procedure. Please see the

following sections on connecting, configuring and using the
Wireless Notebook 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
Notebook Adapter cable. Please visit our web site www.philips.com if
you need further assistance.

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Using and configuring the Wireless Notebook Adapter

The user interface for the Wireless Notebook 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 The 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.

• Hide

Hides the system tray icon from the system tray until you restart your
computer, without disabling the wireless network adapter.

• 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.