Philips SNU6500 User Manual

SNU6500

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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:

4Important safety information

4Safety Precautions 4 Environmental information 4Disclaimer

5What’s in the box 6Introduction

6What are wireless network connections? 6Factors determining your network range and network speed 6 Securing your wireless network

7Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps 8Install

8Install the drivers

10 Connect 11 Advanced

11 Securing your wireless network 12 Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network 13 Accessing your wireless network setting. 13 What do the settings mean

16 Network terminology 18 Glossary of terms 19 Technical specifications 19 Troubleshooting

22 FCC complicance

Contents

•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 USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps; 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

Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps

Quick Start Guide

USB 2.0 cable

Installation CD

What else you’ll need or

Computer Wireless Base station Other wireless devices

USB port

Windows 2000/XP

SNU6500

Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps. This Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is a WiFi (IEEE

802.11g) compatible USB 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 Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps.

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

What are wireless network connections?

Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol (called IEEE 802.11g 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 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) 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 Securing your wireless network.

Introduction

Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps

1USB Connector to PC

For connecting the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps to the USB port of your PC.

The difference between USB 2.0 and USB 1.1:

- USB 2.0 wireless speed is max. 108 Mbps

- USB 1.1 wireless speed is max. 11 Mbps

2Integrated antenna

Built-in antenna for establishing wireless connections.

3Indicator LED

Displays the network status.

LED LED Meaning

colour

• Off when not connected or with PC switched off.

PWR/ACT Blue • On when receiving power and ready for operation.

• Blinking when transmitting data (network activity).

4 Label with MAC address

The designation consisting of 12 characters (e.g. 00:30:F1:A1:F4:A5 or, in general, xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) is the unique MAC address of this network device. Some safety features or network identification purposes need this MAC address.

Install

Install the drivers

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

Click on the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps photo

Click on Install software

Choose your situation:

Either: Infrastructure (a) Or: Ad-Hoc (b)

Click Click

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