Philips SNB6500 User Manual

SNB6500

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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:

B ✔ DK ✔ E ✔ GR ✔ F ✔

IRL ✔ I ✔ L ✔ NL ✔ A ✔

P ✔ SU ✔ S ✔ UK ✔ N ✔

D ✔ CH ✔

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Contents....................................................................................3

Important safety information .................................................4

Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................4

Environmental information............................................................................................................4

Disclaimer .........................................................................................................................................4

What’s in the box.....................................................................5

Introduction ..............................................................................6

What are wireless network connections? ................................................................................6

Factors determining your network range and network speed............................................6

Securing your wireless network..................................................................................................6

Your Wireless Router..............................................................7

Install .........................................................................................8

Securing your Home Network .............................................13

Firewall ............................................................................................................................................13

Wireless encryption .....................................................................................................................14

Menu: Setup Wizard..............................................................22

Menu: Home Network Settings ...........................................23

Menu: Security Settings.........................................................25

Menu: Advanced Settings......................................................31

Configure Client PC...............................................................35

Finding the MAC address of a network card ......................41

How to set-up a computer network ....................................41

Troubleshooting .....................................................................47

Glossary of terms ...................................................................48

Technical Specifications ........................................................49

• 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 Router (SNB6500); 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

SNB6500

Ethernet Cable

Quick Start Guide

Power Supply

Antenna

Installation CD

Welcome

Quick Start Guide

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What else you will need

Computer Broadband modem Ethernet Network Card

(cable modem or or Wi-Fi adapter

ADSL modem) with

Ethernet port

(Broadband modems

with a USB connector

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SNB6500

Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Router. This Philips Wireless Router is a WiFi (IEEE 802.11b/g) compatible 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 Philips Wireless Router.

This chapter will give you background information on wireless networks and their security in general.

What are wireless network connections?

Your Wireless Router uses a wireless protocol (called IEEE 802.11b/g 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 further 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/WPA2) 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 Securing your wireless network.

Introduction

Your Wireless Router

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Light Status Description

1 – 4 On Ethernet connection is established

Blinking Send / Receive data Off No cable connected

Wireless On Wireless Link is up

Blinking Send / Receive data Off Wireless signal is disabled

Internet On Connected to Internet

Blinking Send / Receive data Off No Internet connection

Modem On Connected to a Ethernet Broadband Modem

Off Not connected

Power On Power on, normal operation

Off Power off or failure

Image of rear side explaining ports and buttons

‘9V 1A’ port Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

‘To Modem’ port Wide area Network port.

Connect this to your broadband modem

LAN1 – LAN4 ports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (RJ-45).

Connect devices on your local area network to these ports (i.e. a PC, a Ethernet hub, or switch)

‘Reset’ button Press this button for at least 5 seconds to reset the

Wireless Router to its factory default settings.

WARNING: THIS WILL DELETE YOUR INTERNET SETTINGS!

To reset the Wireless Router without losing the configuration settings, see ‘Reset’ (see ‘Menu Advanced Settings’).

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Install

Powering up the Wireless Router and connecting the cables

Connect power to the Wireless Router

Connect the supplied power adapter to the 9V 1A port.

Connect Power Adapter to power socket.

Power light will turn on.

Connect Broadband Modem the Wireless Router

Disconnect Ethernet cable between PC and your broadband modem at the PC side.

Connect the Ethernet cable to To Modem port.

The Modem light will turn on.

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Connect PC to Wireless Router: Wired

Take the supplied Ethernet cable.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to LAN1 port on SNB6500.

Connect other end of Ethernet cable to your PC network card.

Network card must be configured to obtain an ip address automatically (see chapter “Configuring Client PC”)

Light 1 on the front will turn on.

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Configuring the Wireless Router with Installation CD

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

Select SNB6500.

Click Install Software.

Wait until device (Wireless Router) is found.

Click Next.

Select your Broadband modem type (DHCP).

Enter your Broadband Settings. These settings should be provided to you by your ISP.

(this example shows the cable modem configuration)

Wait until your settings have been saved.

Click LOGIN (Enter password if set).

The status window will show you are connected to the Internet.

Firewall

Enable the Firewall to protect your Home Network against hackers.

Open your Internet browser.

1. Enter http://192.168.1.2 in the address bar.

2. Click Go.

Click LOGIN (Enter password if set).

Click Security.

Click Firewall.

Select Enable.

Click SAVE SETTINGS.

Securing your Home Network

Wireless encryption

Enable Wireless Encryption to prevent others from eavesdropping your wireless connection.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)

Step 1: Setup the WPA/WPA2 encryption

Open your Internet browser

1. Enter http://192.168.1.2 in the address bar.

2. Click Go.

Click LOGIN (Enter password if set).

Click Security.

Click Wireless.

Select WPA&WPA2.

Step 1

1 Enter your Pre-shared Key (= password or passphrase) 2 Click SAVE SETTINGS.

WARNING: WPA/WPA2 encryption is still not active at this point

Step 2: Enable WPA/WPA2 Encryption.

Click Wireless Encryption.

1. Select WPA/WPA2 Only

2 Click SAVE SETTINGS.

WPA/WPA2 encryption is now active.

Step 2

Step 3: Connect to the Wireless Router This example shows how to connect using the Philips Wireless USB Adapter (SNU6600)

Double click the Philips Wireless USB Adapter 11g desktop Icon.

1 Select Site Survey. 2 Click Scan.

Click Scan.

Double click your encrypted Wireless Router.

1. Enter the Pre-Shared Key.

2. Click Apply Changes.

Check IP Information. Gateway should be 192.168.1.2

Step 3

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