Philips SNR6500 User Manual

SNR6500

User manual 3

Wireless Range Extender

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 Range Extender..............................................7

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

Configuration Repeater Mode..............................................10

Configuration Access Point Mode........................................14

Securing your Home Network .............................................16

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

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

Menu: Security Settings.........................................................24

Menu: Advanced Settings......................................................26

Configure Client PC...............................................................27

Finding the MAC address of a network card......................33

How to set-up a computer network ....................................33

Troubleshooting .....................................................................39

Glossary of terms...................................................................40

Technical Specifications ........................................................41

• 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 Range Extender (SNR6500); 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

SNR6500

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Quick Start Guide

Power Supply

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SNR6500

Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Range Extender (WRE) 11 b/g. This Philips Wireless Range Extender (WRE) 11 b/g 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 explain on how to install, configure, and use your Philips Wireless Range Extender (WRE) 11 b/g.

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

Note: The Wireless Range Extender (WRE) support 3 different modes:

- Repeater Mode (RP)

- Access Point (AP)

- Ethernet Client (EC)

This manual will describe the RP and AP mode. The EC mode will follow later and that manual can be downloaded from the Philips support site.

What are wireless network connections?

Your Wireless Range Extender (WRE) 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 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 connects to your network or to capture the network traffic. Therefore, you should always enable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi 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 Securing your wireless network.

Introduction

Your Wireless Range Extender

Wireless Base Station 11g True Turbo

Wireless Modem/PC Power

Light Status Description

Wireless On Wireless Link is up

Blinking Send / Receive data Off Wireless signal is disabled

Modem/PC 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

‘5V 1A’ port Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

‘To Modem/PC’ port Wide Area Network port.

Connect this to your broadband modem

‘Switch’ button Switch this button to change the mode.

- RP: Repeater mode (Default),

- EC: Ethernet Client mode,

- AP: Acces Point

Image of bottom side

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

wireless base station to its factory default settings.

WARNING: THIS WILL DELETE YOUR CONFIGURATION!

To reset the Wireless Range Extender (WRE) without losing the configuration settings, see ‘Reset’.

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Wireless Base Station 11g True Turbo

Wireless Modem/PC Power

Install

In the following installation procedure the assumption is made that you already installed a Wireless Network with a Philips Wireless Base Station (SNB6500 or SNB6520). Installing this WRE as an addition to another Wireless network brand/type, having WDS support, is possible but WDS-based products from different manufacturers are not guaranteed to work together.

Powering up the Wireless Range Extender (WRE) and connecting the cables

Connect power to the Wireless Range Extender

Make sure the switch is set on the correct mode. RP: Repeater mode (Default), EC: Ethernet Client mode, AP: Access Point

Make sure the detachable antenna is mounted on the connector on the right hand side. Put the antenna in the up-right position.

Take the supplied 5V 1A power adapter Connect the supplied power adapter to the 5V 1A port.

Connect power adapter to power socket.

Power light should be on.

The WRE is now starting up and it will take approximately 1 minute to be ready for configuration(Wireless light is on). In the meantime you can proceed with the next steps.

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Connect the Wireless Range Extender (WRE) to the Wireless Base Station: Wired

Connect the Ethernet cable to TO Modem/PC port.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN port of the Wireless Base Station (LAN1-LAN4).

The Modem/PC light of the WRE should be on/blinking.

The light of the chosen LAN port should be on/blinking of the Wireless Base Station

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Configuring the Wireless Base Station with Installation CD

In the following configuration procedure the assumption is made that you installed a Philips Wireless Base Station with factory default settings. For your reference these are:

- Wireless Network Name (SSID): philips

- Wireless Mode: Standard True Turbo

- Wi-Fi Channel number 6

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 SNR6500.

Click Install Software.

Wait until device is found.

Configuration Repeater Mode

Check if Repeater Mode is shown on the lower left corner. If yes,

Click NEXT.

If not, disconnect the power and go to Connect power to the Wireless Range Extender

Time Settings: Select your time zone

Click NEXT.

Password Settings: Set your password (Choose something easy to remember).

Click NEXT.

Press Scan button

The Site Survey list will now show the available Wireless Networks using the factory default settings.

Click on the selection box behind your Wireless Network.

Click NEXT.

Settings are being saved and next you will see the login screen.

Your Wireless Range Extender (WRE) is now configured. Next you need to adapt your Wirless Base Station settings in order to use the Wireless Range Extender (WRE) in your Wireless Network.

Open Internet Explorer

Enter the IP adress of the Wireless Base Station and click go.

http://192.168.1.2 for the SNB6500 http://192.168.1.4 for the SNB6520

Click LOGIN (Enter password if set)

Click Home Network Settings

Click Wireless

Click WDS

Click Scan

The Site Survey list will now show the available Wireless Networks using the factory default settings.

Click on the selection box behind your Wireless Network.

Click SAVE SETTINGS

Settings are being saved and next you will see the login screen.

The cable between the Wireless Range Extender (WRE) and the Wireless Base Station can now be disconnected. The Wireless Range Extender (WRE) can now be positioned on the required location.

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Configuration Access Point Mode

In the following configuration procedure the assumption is made that you installed a Philips Wireless Base Station with factory default settings. For your reference these are:

- Wireless Network Name (SSID): philips

- Wireless Mode: Standard True Turbo

- Wi-Fi Channel number 6

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 SNR6500

Click Install Software

Wait untill the device is detected

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