Philips CPWUA001 Bedienungsanleitung

Instructions for use

CPWUA001

Wireless USB Adapter

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Table of Contents

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

Installing the Wireless USB Adapter ..............................................8

Using and configuring the Wireless USB 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

Wireless USB Adapter

CPWUA001

Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless USB Adapter.This Wireless

USB Adapter is a WiFi (IEEE 802.11b) compatible USB device. 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 an USB interface. It keeps your PC's power consumption 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 USB Adapter to the USB port of 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/ • Off when not connected or with PC switched off.

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

• 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 USB Adapter" only.This assures best

installation results with the least technical hassles.

•Please read this guide carefully before using the Wireless USB 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 USB Adapter.These are provided to help you set up and use

your Wireless USB Adapter. Contact your Philips retailer if any items are

missing.

•Wireless USB Adapter

•Installation CD

•Instructions for Use-booklet

•USB Cable

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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 USB Adapter

Always install the Wireless USB Adapter drivers from the Installation CD

before you connect the adapter to your PC. (See below)

Installing the Wireless USB Adapter software

Warning: Do not connect the Wireless USB 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 start 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

USB 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 USB 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 USB 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 USB Adapter to your PC until the

Setup Wizard asks you to do so.

IMPORTANT: Only connect the Wireless USB Adapter to a powered USB

port that can provide the adapter with enough electrical power. (see

Technical Specifications)

4 This concludes the installation procedure. Please see the

following sections on connecting, configuring and using the

Wireless USB 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

USB Adapter cable. Please visit our web site www.philips.com if you need

further assistance.

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Using and configuring the Wireless USB Adapter

The user interface for the Wireless USB 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.

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See the text on "Wireless communication settings" in this manual for

information on wireless network setting like SSID and Operating Mode.

The Radio On/Off button appears on every tab to give you control over

enabling and disabling the wireless link.

•Link information

The Link information tab displays information on the wireless network

name (SSID) to which there is a wireless connection, the signal strength and

link quality, the connection speed, the channel and the number of

sent/received (Tx/Rx) fragments.

•IP information

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

connection.

•Site Survey

Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network

access points. It list shows you the following information:

•The name of the wireless connection (SSID)

•Signal strength and wireless link quality

•An icon reflecting if encryption is enabled

You may double-click a network name to open the Profile Wizard.

•Version information

Selecting this tab displays vendor and version information.

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