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1. Power Save Click the box if you want to use power management to reduce your portable computer s consumption of battery power and still keep the laptop available for immediate use IMPORTANT All computers and wireless network devices in the same network should have the same Network Name SSID and the same encryption key for wireless security In Ad Hoc mode you must also specify the same radio channel for all wireless devices Note refer to the How to booklet on how to set up a wireless connection ENGLISH 17 Configuration sub tab Security Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11 Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT Common Security Advanced Sech Authentication Type TH Key Length 108 128 bit encryption e Use Passphtase Default Key Key 1 y Apply changes Wireless On Su Reni First click the Security ON OFF button to enable or disable wireless security Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP and WiFi Protected Access WPA are implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network The WPA WiFi Protected Access implemented in this Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g uses an alphanumeric password between 8 and 63 characters long This password may include symbols and spaces IMPORTANT You must
2. 24 ENGLISH Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a a Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT z P New Save X Delete Do Sekt S x Ej SecuipON Authentication Type WEP E Key Length 108 128 bitenctyption v Use Passphtase Default Key Key 1 Y vd Apply changes CO Wireless 9 Hep E Exit Select ASCII as your Key Type This enables you to enter an encryption key in normal text After Key 1 enter a code in text and numbers that will be hard to guess IMPORTANT You need to make a difference between upper case and lower case characters l e SecretCode is not the same as secretcode Use 13 characters for 128 bit encryption e g topsecretcode and 5 characters for 64 bit encryption e g my1st ENGLISH 25 Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT New Dee Securty Advanced 7 Secu ON Authentication Type WEP 5 Key Length 108 128 bt encryption Use Passphiase Default Key xf Apply changes Wireless On Sue Bent Set the Default Key to be used to 1 Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a a Con
3. Dutch Hierbij verklaart Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC dat het toestel CPWNA100 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG French Par la pr sente Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC d clare que l appareil CPVVNA100 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Swedish H rmed intygar Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC att denna CPWNAM100 star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framgar av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr CPWNA100 overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erkl rt Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC die bereinstimmung des Ger tes CPWNA100 mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Greek ME THN Epeyuoo amp ryr amp THA YNEI OTI 54 YNETAI MPOX TIZ YTEIZ ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIX ZXETIKEZ TIATAZEIZ THX 1999 5 Italian Con la presente Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC dichiara che questo CPWNA100 conforme ai requisiti essenziali e
4. Peer to Peer cC 3 uy e mm WIRELESS NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs also known as Ad Hoc Peer to Peer The wireless medium forms a hub in and of itself No hardware hub is needed CONNECTING WIRELESS TO WIRED NETWORKS also known as Infrastructure Access Point Use a wireless base station GH ENGLISH 39 Central devices like a hub switch router or wireless access point may be stand alone devices or built into a computer A hub has multiple ports and serves as a central connection point for communication lines from all computers on a wired network It copies all data arriving at one port to the other ports A switch is similar to a hub but is able to handle different network speeds at each port Gateway routers and wireless access points route network traffic from one network to another e g from a wired network to the Internet or from a wireless network to a wired network or to the Internet 40 ENGLISH Chapter 9 Technical specifications Radio IEEE 802 1 1a g Radio Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Antenna Type Built in antenna Data Rate 1 2 55 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 72 96 108 Mbps Host interface Cardbus PC Card type II Power consumption send receive Approx 650 mA 360 mA Dimensions hx wx d 104 x 47 x 7 mm Weight Approx 35 g Operating Temperature Das 55 C Storage
5. computers and other devices that are connected to each other through wired or wireless means WIRED WIRELESS o o o o Im mi ne ar At each computer you will need a At each computer you will need to network adapter or Network install a WiFi wireless adapter to be Interface Card NIC to be able to able to connect to another wireless connect the computer to the enabled device Examples are network cable Examples are Ethernet cable Wireless USB adapter 11g 9 Oe Ethernet notebook adapter Already built in L ETHERNET 38 ENGLISH In a network the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically Therefore another important network property is how the computers connect to each other either directly or through a central device ONE ON ONE WIRED NETWORK also known as Direct connection max 2 PCs ca JL MU NOTE Use a crossover Etherne cable to connect two computers directly to each other WIRED NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs Use a hub or switch to connect more than 2 PCs to each other NOTE Use straight through Ethernet cables to connect the computers to the central device hub switch HOW TO INTERCONNECT WIRED NETWORKS Use a gateway router to connect one network to another e g to the Internet also known as WAN ONE ON ONE WIRELESS NETWORK also known as Ad Hoc
6. Temperature 20 75 C Humidity 5 90 non condensing ENGLISH 41 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Please check the following troubleshooting items and our web site www philips com support before contacting our technical support Problem Possible cause Solution ADAPTER INSTALLATION PROBLEMS Your PC cannot find Notebook Adapter Make sure the Notebook Adapter is securely the wireless Notebook not connected connected to the PC cards connectors of your PC Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly Notebook Adapter Check for any hardware problems such as physical damaged damage to the adapter s connector Notebook Adapter Try to connect the adapter to another PC Card defective slot or port If this also fails test your laptop with another Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g that is known to operate correctly Conflicting network If there are other network adapters in the adapters laptop they may be causing conflicts Remove all other adapters from the laptop and test thewireless adapter separately If it still does not work try re installing the wireless Notebook adapter 11a g from the original Installation CD Restart your 42 ENGLISH Problem NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS f the Link LED on the Wireless Notebook Adapter11a s does not ight or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer No access to a Windows or Net Ware service on the network If your wireless ada
7. example of how to secure your wireless network using the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Monitor program j Philips Wireless Network Manager D Wireless Notebook Adapter llo g Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g 2 Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT Bnew se XX delete Common Seculy Advanced j Sech Authentication Type WEP Key Length 108 128 b encryption v Use Passphiase Deta Key Ire screen Click the Configuration tab Then click the Security sub tab The encryption settings are in the lower part of this window Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT New 52 X Delete Common Securty Advanced E SecuilyON Authentication Type WEP Key Length 108 128 bit encryption Use Passphiase Default Key Key 1 Apply changes CH Wireless Dn tc E Eat The encryption or WEP code can be seen as a password for your wireless network Only devices with the correct password may use the network Set Key Length to exactly the same wireless security strength 64 bit or 128 bit as your Wireless Base Station or other wireless network adapters The higher the better Therefore select 128 bit
8. helps you recognize the computer Click on the Configuration tab to continue gt ENGLISH 35 Click the Sharing files and printers button File and Print Sharing v v Client for Microsoft Networks Dial Up Adapter Realtek RTL8023 AS PCI Ethemet NIC Wireless USB Adapter 119 Wireless USB Adapter 119 Click OK to accept the changes 36 ENGLISH Properties General Sharing Not Shared qf Sai Share Name her DOCUMENTS Ele Edt View Go gt Back Forward Address E My Computer Folders Gi Desktop SCH He Harddisk c CJ Prog D C Windows 839 0 M Wing8 SE E 2 Seil Printers si Control Panel Bobet veel asal ZY ES Gg Eroina My Compu ES To share folders with the network Start Windows Explorer and right click the folder you wish to share with the network Click the Sharing tab and adapt the settings 11 zem explore the network Double click the Network Environment icon the desktop If you need more information consult Windows Help ENGLISH 37 Chapter 8 Network terminology Read this chapter if you want to know how to interpret the terminology used in this manual A network provides a means of communication between two or more
9. 3 digit keys for the 128 bit WEP setting Default Key Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer If you are using a key generated from the passphrase you must use the same passphrase and key on each wireless device For an example of how to change your encryption settings please see the chapter on An example of how to secure your wireless network Configuration sub tab Advanced Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g z Wireless Notebook Adapter llo g gt Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profle DEFAULT RH save K Security Advanced m Inn ATS Threshold disable Fragment Threshold EXE MURUS ean cc Preamble Type Transmit Power Sa dl Shot amp Long v A Site Scan Type sp Active x p I Quality of Service y Apply changes CH Wireless On 3 Eat Keep the Advanced settings at their default values unless you have a specific reason for changing them Click Help if you need more information on these settings ENGLISH 19 Link information Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter Ilo g wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Configuration P Information Site Survey Version Information Network Name philips j a Base Station Name 00
10. 30FT 843F CC jp 030F1843F E Channel 6 Current Connection iei Speed Sa Current Rx Rate Mbps Throughput 1118 Encryption Receive Fragments Transmit Fr nts H Wireless Type 802 119 agmen Link Quality Signal Strength Wireless On The Link information tab displays information on the wireless network name Network Name to which there is a wireless connection the signal strength and link quality the connection speed the channel and the number of transmitted received Tx Rx fragments IP information Philips Wireless Network Manager IP Address Client 169 254 212 153 IP Netmask Client 255 255 0 0 Gateway Host Name Client MY LAPTOP Release Renew O Wireless On abi The IP information tab displays information on the Host Name IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway This window also contains buttons for releasing and renewing the IP address This is done to bring a computer back onto the network after moving it to a different location or after experiencing an unexpected outage First release then renew the IP address Computers on DHCP networks often but not always re establish network connectivity automatically 20 ENGLISH Site Survey Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11 Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Scan cR A 00 02 20 44 u
11. Wireless Notebook Adapter 1 1 Instructions for use VERSION 1 0 PHILIPS 2822 100 05288 PHILIPS AQ95 56F 526 PF report No DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC Building SBP6 manufacturer s name P O Box 80002 5600 JB Eindhoven The Netherlands manufacturer s address declare under our responsibility that the radio product Philips 100 type or model Wireless Notebook adapter a g product description to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN 300 328 1 v1 3 1 2001 12 EN 300 328 2 v1 2 1 2001 12 Draft ETSI EN301 893 V1 2 1 2002 07 EN 301 489 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 17 2002 08 EN 60950 2000 01 FCC OET Bulletin 65 Suppl C 01 10 EN 50361 title and or number and date of issue of the standards following the provisions of 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive P Frantzen Eindhoven 9 February 2004 General Approbations Manager place date signature name and function English Hereby Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC declares that this 100 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Finnish Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC vakuuttaa Gren ett CPVVNA100 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen
12. cting In addition scan all diskettes and home made CDs for viruses before opening files from them or before starting your computer from them Do not load a program from an unknown source onto one of your network computers Do not ignore the common signs of viruses unusual messages that appear 22 ENGLISH on your screen decreased system performance missing data and inability to access your hard drive If you notice any of these problems on your computer run your anti virus program immediately to minimise the chances of losing data Do not connect your home network to broadband Internet without taking security measures If you do not have a wireless base station installed on your network and you are sharing Internet access through one of the computers you may want to consider installing firewall software Securing your network from Internet access Check in the documentation of your wireless base station or router whether it provides you with a built in firewall and network address translation NAT which provide security for an always on broadband Internet connection that is shared among the computers and devices on your home network Computers on an Ad Hoc network may share an Internet connection that is set up on one of the computers ICS However a firewall is usually not built in and you should install one on the computer that is sharing the Internet connection ENGLISH 23 Chapter 6 Example of This is an
13. d Internet m To share folders with the network Start Windows Explorer and right click the folder you wish to share with the network Click the Sharing tab and adapt the settings t in 3 Shows shortcuts to Web sites network computers and FTP To explore the network Double click the Network Environment icon on the desktop If you need more information consult Windows Help ENGLISH 33 For Windows 98SE and Windows Me See earlier on in this chapter for Windows XP and Windows 2000 inters S Taskbar amp Stat Menu 8 Folder Options KZ Active Desktop It ser eM Click the Windows Start button click Settings and click Control Panel from the list Control Panel View Go Favodes Help e gt lX Back Forward Up Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Properties I z Accessibilty AddNew Add Remove Date Time Display 5 Options Hardware ogam A Intemet Keyboard Modems Network Options Configures network hardware and q software ODBC Das Passwords i m Sources 32bit Microsoft Home Printers Regional Sounds System Management Settings mil JEonfigares network har El My Computer A Double click the Network icon 34 ENGLISH Network Enter a name that is different for each computer Enter the same workgroup name for all computers in the network Enter a description that
14. d alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Spanish Por medio de la presente Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC declara que el CPWNA100 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Portuguese Philips Consumer Electronics BLC P amp A CC declara que este CPWNA100 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE 4 ENGLISH Helpline Belgi Belgique Belgien 02 275 0701 Luxemburg Luxembourg 26 84 3000 Danmark 35 25 87 61 Deutschland 0696 698 4712 Espa a 09 17 45 62 46 France 03 8717 0033 EAAnvas 00800 3122 1223 Ireland 01 601 1161 Italia 02 48 27 11 53 Cyprus 800 92256 European Regulations Nederland 053 482 9800 Norge 22 70 82 50 sterreich 01 546 575 603 Portugal 0800 831 363 Schweiz Suisse Svizzera 02 23 10 21 16 Suomi 09 2290 1908 Sverige 08 632 0016 UK United Kingdom 0207 949 0069 This product has been designed tested and manufactured according to the European R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Following this Directive this product can be brought into service in the following states B v DKwv E v GRX v IR vil vil v P X SUv S v D wiCHwv ENGLISH 5 Table of Contents Factors determining your network range and network speed Securing your w
15. e installation procedure See below at 32 Note If you need to know more about the network terminology used please read the chapter on Network Terminology at the end of this manual 3 1 Decide in what way you want the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g to connect to other wireless network devices Your options are Option 1 Make an Infrastructure wireless connection to other wireless network devices Infrastructure Wireless Base Station for Internet sharing and for wireless networks with a central Wireless Base Station or Wireless Access Point i Ora wireless network A Philips Wireless Base Station is used to provide the computers in its wireless network with wireless access to the Internet or to each other 12 ENGLISH Option 2 Make an Ad Hoc wireless connection to another wireless network device Ad Hoc also called Peer to Peer used for small groups of computers that only communicate with each other Ad Hoc wireless network An ad hoc wireless network consists of a group of computers each equipped with one wireless adapter connected via radio signals as an independent wireless network Choose AdHoc when connecting Philips Streamium products 3 2 Use the How to booklet to help you through the installation procedure 1 Take the How to booklet and follow its step by step instructions for installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g 2 When asked if you want to set
16. etup Wizard and allow it to make a networking setup diskette With this diskette set up your remaining computer For Windows XP and Windows 2000 BY e for you to customize the appearance and functonaity of your Que Set Program Access and Defaults add or remove programs and set up network connections and user DE f4 start D AIO E Click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel from the list See further on in this chapter for Windows Me and Windows 98SE 28 ENGLISH Edt View Favorites Took O X D sen ore ol Panel 4 Control Panel Picka category Appearance and Themes SR Printers and Other Hardware D Network and Internet Connections 7 M User Accounts lt D Connect to the Internet create a home or smal office network configure network settings to work from home or MTS roue T change modem phone and Internet settings Options 2 L 9 Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options Wap Performance and Maintenance Double click the Network and Internet connections icon Network and Internet Connections 21 Fie Edt View Favores Took He a Q Network and Internet Connections Pick a task Set up or change your Internet connection Create a connection to the network at your workplace B Set up or change your home or small office network Run the Network Setup
17. etwork all data from your PC might be accessible by for example your neighbours or passers by Use a wireless base station or router with Network Address Translation NAT and firewall enabled for sharing your Internet connection Change the default passwords for your network devices Leaving these at default makes it easy for an outsider to gain access Position wireless base stations away from windows and toward the centre of your home This decreases the strength of the signal outside your home Some wireless base stations allow you to control access based on the unique Media Access Control MAC address of the network adapter trying to associate with it If a MAC address has not been registered in the wireless base station it will not associate with it If your base station has this feature enable it and add the MAC addresses of the network adapters ust use common sense Install an anti virus program on each computer on your network and use it regularly to check your computers for viruses Remember to update the anti virus program on a regular basis DON T Do not rely on radio transmission range limitations to secure your network Enable wireless security WEP WPA to protect your network from unwanted access Use encryption keys and passwords that are hard to guess Do not change passwords to reflect your name address or anything that would be easy to guess Never open attachments to email messages that you are not expe
18. exhausted batteries and old equipment 10 ENGLISH 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 ENGLISH 11 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g This chapter will give you information on what you need to do when installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g You need to do two things e Decide in what way you want the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g to connect to other wireless network devices See below at 3 1 Note You can always change your settings afterwards to make a different type of connection Use the How to booklet to help you through th
19. figuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Infatmation Select Profile DEFAULT lt sae Dee Common Securty Advanced E SecurityON Authentication Type WEP s Key Length 108 128 bit encyption v Use Passphrase Default Key Key 1 ine Apply changes CO Wireless On 3 Exit Click Apply changes 26 ENGLISH Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter lla g e T Network Name Base Station Name ID Channel Curent Connection Speed Current Rx Rate TMI Throughput Receive Fragments 138 Transmit Fragments 0 Encryption Wireless Type Link Quality MEN NETTES 3 Wireless On 9 Hep E Exit The Link information tab appears in which you can check the status of the wireless network connection Next click the Configuration tab Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile MyNetwork New Save x Delete Common Secuiy Advanced l E SecuityON Authentication Type WEP Key Length 108 128 bit encryption v Use Passphrase Default Key Key 1 y Apply changes CO Wireless On Click Save to save the changes you made to the wireless network profile Final
20. his manual and the How to booklet carefully before using the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g and keep these documents for future reference he 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 he 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
21. ireless Dekor mettes 7 Packaging contents Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Important INfOrMatiON cccsccsscsssssescssscssssesssssssessssseseeseesseees Safety Precautions Environmental information Disclaimer Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11 11 3 1 Decide in what way you want the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g to connect to other wireless network devices 11 Infrastructure wireless network Ad Hoc wireless network 3 2 Use the How to booklet to help you through th amp Installation procede sitas praster 12 Checking and changing settings CPWNA Monitor 13 4 1 How to access the settings t 2 What do the settings mean General network and security related information 21 The DOs and DON Ts of securing your wireless 21 Securing your network from Internet aCrCesg Example of how to secure your wireless network Example of use how to set up a computer network 27 Which Windows version do you have installed For Windows XP and Windows 2000 For Windows 98SE and Windows Me Network terminology Technical specifications Troubleshooting eere e eene eee tn nnne nnne tn nat aestas enn 6 ENGLISH Chapter 1 Introduction of the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g CPWNA100 Thank you for
22. ly click Exit to close CPWNA Monitor program Note The encryption key you entered will be replaced by asterisks for security reasons ENGLISH 27 Chapter 7 Example of use how to set up a computer network Warning After installing the Phi ips Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g and establishing a wireless network connection with another wireless network device you are ready want to use the network for to start using the network for the application you A popular application is to set up a Windows home network between two or more computers The next pages will show you an example of how to set up a computer network using the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g The wireless network adapter itself only enables your laptop to connect to other similar wireless network devices How you use this connection is up to you Setting up a computer network is to be seen as an independent application that requires networking software from other manufactu the networking software that has been incorporated in the Windows Operating System by Microsoft Therefore the description below is to be seen as an exa rers For example mple only Which Windows version do you have installed 1 gt Start setting up your network with the computer tha operating system has the latest The order of preference being Windows XPWindows 2000 Windows Me and finally Windows 98SE Use its Networking S
23. m tray in the lower right corner of your laptop screen Note if the program icon is not present in the system tray click on CPWNA Monitor in the Philips Wireless Network Manager program group System tray icon di 1 The icon represents signal strength and wireless link status In addition it gives you access to the Philips Wireless Network Manager and its configuration menus 2 Right clicking the system tray icon displays the following options Profiles e g DEFAULT and others in the top part of this menu For choosing one of your profiles The active profile is marked You need to open click Show the Philips Wireless Network Manager if you want to add or delete a profile Wireless On Off Gives you control over enabling and disabling the wireless link Show Philips Wireless Network Manager CPWNA Monitor Opens the Philips utility program for viewing and changing your wireless network adapter settings 14 ENGLISH Hide Hides the system tray icon from the system tray until you restart your laptop without disabling the wireless network adapter Radio On Off Show Hide Exit Exit Disables the wireless network adapter and removes the system tray icon from the system tray until you restart your laptop ENGLISH 15 4 2 What do the settings mean The Wireless Network Manager program CPWNA Monitor has five main tabs with information and settings Note The Wireless On Off button appears on the bott
24. ng Next to continue 30 ENGLISH Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description My Computer at Home Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name MY LAPTOP Examples FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name is TIARKO_LAPTOP Some Intemet Service Providers ISPs require that you use a specific computer name This is often true for computers with cable modem If this is the case for your computer do not change the computer name provided by your ISP Leam more about computer names and descriptions 1 2 Enter a name that is different for each computer 3 Click Next to continue Back Il Next gt Cancel Enter a description that helps you recognize the computer Network Setup Wizard Name your network Sa Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below Al computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name MYNETWORK Examples HOME or OFFICE Back Next gt Cancel Enter the same workgroup name for all computers in the network then click Next to continue ENGLISH 31 Network Setup Wizard You re almost done Sa i You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network To run the wizard on computers that are not running Windows XP you can use the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk What do y
25. om of every tab to give you control over enabling and disabling the wireless link Configuration Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11 Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profle DEFAULT New Bb Save Deeg Common Advanced Network Name philips Operating Mode Infrastucture S Network Type Transmit Rate auto x E 11a Turbo Channel 8 z 0211 p Powe Save 7 902 119 amp Enable 802 119 Turbo Disable vd Apply changes Wireless On E Eat The Configuration tab lets you manage your profiles and gives you access to your wireless network and encryption settings A profile is a set of all settings needed for a particular wireless connection If you want to change between wireless networks you can simply switch from one saved profile to the other Use the New Save and Delete buttons for managing your profiles Note refer to the How to booklet on how to set up a wireless connection The Configuration tab contains three sub tabs Common Security and Advanced See below for an explanation of the settings of these sub tabs 16 ENGLISH Configuration sub tab Common Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter lla g e Wireless Notebook Adapter 11 Configuration Link Information IP Informa
26. on 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 e Adjusting the antenna Do not place antennas next to large pieces of metal because this might cause interference ENGLISH 7 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 on An example of how to secure your wireless network Packaging conten
27. ou want to do Gi Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows XP CD O dust finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers Choose to make a networking setup disk Then click Next Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard You have successfully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish Click Finish to close the Wizard and then use the disk you made to set up your other computers 32 ENGLISH My Pictures Properties General Sharing Local sharing and security To share this folder with other users of this computer only to the Shared Documents folder To make this folder and its subfolders private zo that Send To only you have access select the following check box Copy Network sharing and security To share this folder with both network users and other Delete users of this computer select the fest check box below and share name Share this folder on the network Unused Desktop Shortouts T My Pictwes wrertures Allow network users to change my fles 8 9 My computer gt My Network Places 2 Recycle Bin 4 Start Network an
28. pter cannot communicate with a computer in the network when configured for Infrastructure mode Network speed does not exceed 11 Mbps Possible cause PC or other network devices switched off Service unavailable Base Station Access Point is switched off Range too long weak radio signal Wrong settings Other network components are unsuitable for higher network speeds Solution Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power Check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly f you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password f you cannot access the Internet be sure you have configured your system for TCP IP ake sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on Reposition your Wireless Adapter ake sure the SSID and the network encryption ey are the same as those used by the wireless access point ake sure all network components are suitable for high network speeds Certificat de garantie Garantieschein Certificado de garantia Certificato di garanzia Eyy non Garanticertifikat Garantibevis Takuutodistus year warranty ann e garantie Jahr Garantie jaar garantie garantia anno garanzia Xp voc eyy non r garanti r garanti r garanti vuosi takuu afio garantia Type CPWNA100 Serial nr Date of purchase Date de la vente Ve
29. purchasing the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g This Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g is a WiFi IEEE 802 11a g compatible Notebook device It fully supports high data rates up to 54 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 Notebook Adapter 11 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 11a 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 100 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 constructi
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31. sn 00 30 F1 84 3 fe Wireless On Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network access points Next click Rescan to update the list It shows you the following information The name of the wireless connection Network Name or SSID Signal strength and wireless link quality An icon reflecting if encryption is enabled Double click one of the network names to open the Profile Wizard for establishing a wireless connection with that network Note refer to the How to booklet on how to set up a wireless connection Version information Philips Wireless Network Manager Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a a Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Den Royal Philips Electronics PHILIPS weieen Copyright c 2004 Philips Electronics N V Driver Version 30 045 Feb 05 2004 Application Version 1 0 0 3 Feb 20 2004 CO Wireless Selecting this tab displays vendor and version information ENGLISH 21 Chapter 5 General network and security related information The DOs and DON Ts of securing your wireless network Note For an example of how to encrypt your wireless network please see the chapter on An example of how to secure your wireless network DO Enable the highest encryption key level that your hardware provides for Upgrade your hardware if possible If you do not protect your wireless n
32. tion Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT New Xo Common Security Advanced Network philips X Operating Infrastructure hd Network Type Transmit Rate x 80211a 802 114 Turbo Channel fE gt 80211b Save 802119 C Enable 802 119 Turbo y Apply changes 8 Wireless 3 Exit Network Name Input a wireless network name for the wireless network to which you want to connect Alternatively use the Site Survey tab to choose from the list of available Network Names Default philips Operating Mode Set the operation mode to Ad Hoc Peer to Peer for network configurations that do not have a Wireless Base Station and to Infrastructure for configurations with a wireless base station Infrastructure is the default setting Transmit Rate Auto will automatically negotiate the highest possible wireless network speed Or set a lower speed manually Lower speeds will give better range Channel If you are setting up an Ad Hoc wireless network set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless devices in your group However if you are connecting to a network via a base station then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the base station to which the adapter connects The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is set to Ad Hoc Peer to Peer
33. ts Please check whether all of the following items are present in the box of the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g These are provided to help you set up and use your Wireless Notebook Adapter 112 g Contact your Philips retailer if any items are missing Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g Installation CD How to booklet 8 ENGLISH Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 1 1a g PHILIPS 1 Connector to PC For connecting the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g into a PC Card slot of your laptop 2 Integrated antenna Built in antenna for establishing wireless connections 3 Indicator LED Displays the network status LED LED Meaning colour Off when not connected or with PC switched off Power Blue On when receiving power and ready for operation Blinking when scanning for wireless networks Act Blue Flashing 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 XXX XX XX XX XX is the unique MAC address of this network device Some safety features or network identification purposes need this MAC address ENGLISH 9 Chapter 2 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 t
34. up an Ad Hoc or Infrastructure Network select the type of network that you decided to install in 3 1 above Should there appear any error messages or requests for additional information on the screen then please read the Troubleshooting section Please visit our web site www philips com support if you need further assistance IMPORTANT By installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g and making a connection with another Wireless Network Adapter or a Wireless Base Station you only will have created the physical wireless connection between these network devices Much like connecting a network cable between two wired network adapters You still have to install applications for using the wireless network As an example see the chapter on creating a home computer network in this manual if you want to use the wireless network for that particular purpose ENGLISH 13 Chapter 4 Checking and changing settings CPWNA Monitor After installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a g you may want to check its settings or change them In the following sections we will explain 4 1 How to access the settings 4 2 What do the settings mean Please refer to the How to booklet if you want to perform basic tasks like setting up a wireless connection 4 1 How to access the settings You can access the settings by double clicking the CPWNNA Monitor program that loads during start up of the PC and that stays active in the syste
35. use the same encryption key throughout your network NOTE When connecting to a Wireless Base Station the Base Station will determine what type of key and security are to be used The settings below are only needed for Ad Hoc use of the Wireless Notebook Adapter Authentication Type Choose Open or Shared depending on the type of wireless security in the rest of your wireless network Key length For more secure data transmissions set encryption to the highest number of bits E g a 128 bit setting gives you a higher level of security than 64 bit IMPORTANT The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network Use Passphrase H Passphrase is selected security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your passphrase string If encryption is set to 128 bit only Key 1 is generated If encryption is set to 64 bit Keys 1 4 are generated You must use the same Passphrase and Default Key settings all the other stations in your network Note A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters After entering the passphrase click 18 ENGLISH Apply Key Type If the Key Type is set to Hex the security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and four 26 digit keys for the 128 bit WEP setting The hexadecimal digits can be 0 9 amp A F e g D7 OA 9C 7F E5 If the Key Type is set to ASCII the security keys are four 5 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and four 1
36. wizard which helps you set up or Bl mod y a network so that you can share fles printers and vou internet conection D Internet Options Network Connections Click in the list to the left on Setting up a home network or small business network ENGLISH 29 Network and Internet Connections a x Network Setup Wizard i Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This ward wil help you set up this computer lo run on your network Wilh nelvce you can Shae an Infemet connection Setup Internet Connection Ftewal Share Hes and folders Share a printer To contre Net The Wizard Network Setup appears Click Next to continue Wizard Network Settings 1 Please carefully read the instructions the Wizard gives you and adapt your choices to the type of network you want to set up Use the Help feature within the Wizard if you need more information while using the Wizard 2 In each window click Next to go to the next step 3 Below we will describe some of the crucial steps of this Wizard Network Setup Wizard The wizard found disconnected network hardware 7 The network connections listed below are disconnected Plug in your network cables otherwise connect your network hardware and then click Next Connections di Local Area Connection Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Place a check mark to ignore any broken network connections before clicki
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