Philips CPWNA100/00 User manual

Instructions for use
VERSION 1.0 Table of Contents
CPWNA100
CPWNA100
Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g

English
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Table of Contents
Introduction of the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g................6
What are wireless network connections?....................................................................6
Factors determining your network range and network speed...............6
Securing your wireless network.................................................................................7
Packaging contents.....................................................................................................................7
Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g......................................................................8
Important information.....................................................................9
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................9
Environmental information....................................................................................................9
Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................................10
Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g ........................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...............................................................................11
Ad Hoc wireless network ..........................................................................................12
3.2 - Use the 'How to...?" booklet to help you through
the installation procedure...................................................................................................12
Checking and changing settings: CPWNA Monitor ...................13
4.1 - How to access the settings....................................................................................13
4.2 - What do the settings mean...................................................................................15
General network and security related information....................21
The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network..........................21
Securing your network from Internet access..........................................................22
Example of how to secure your wireless network ......................23
Example of use: how to set-up a computer network? ................27
Which Windows version do you have installed....................................................27
For Windows XP and Windows 2000................................................................27
For Windows 98SE and Windows Me................................................................33
Network terminology ....................................................................37
Technical specifications..................................................................40
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................41
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Chapter 1 - Introduction of the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g
CPWNA100
Thank you for 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 11a/g.
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 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.
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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 contents
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 11a/g. Contact your Philips
retailer if any items are missing.
•Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g
•Installation CD
•"How to…?" booklet
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Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g
1Connector to PC
For connecting the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g into a PC Card
slot of your laptop.
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.
Power Blue • On when receiving power and ready for operation.
• Blinking when scanning for wireless networks
Act Blue Flashing when transmitting data (network activity).
4Label 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.
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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 this manual and the "How to…?" booklet carefully before using
the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11a/g; 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 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.
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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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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:
• 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 the installation procedure.
See below at 3.2.
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 .
Infrastructure 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.
Infrastructure wireless network
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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.
d Hoc wireless network
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-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.
Ad Hoc wireless network
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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 CPWNA Monitor
program that loads during start-up of the PC, and that stays active in the
system 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
1The icon represents signal strength and wireless link status. In addition, it
gives you access to the Philips Wireless Network Manager and its
configuration menus.
2Right-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.
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•Hide
Hides the system tray icon from the system tray until you restart your
laptop, 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 laptop.
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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 bottom of every tab to
give you control over enabling and disabling the wireless link.
• Configuration
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.
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•Configuration - sub-tab Common
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).
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.
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•Configuration - sub-tab Security
First, click the Security ON/OFF button to enable or disable wireless security.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) andWiFi 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 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 – If 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 on
all the other stations in your network. Note: A passphrase string can consist
of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. After entering the passphrase, click
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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 & A~F, e.g. D7 0A 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 13-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
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.
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•Link information
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
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.
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•Site Survey
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
Selecting this tab displays vendor and version information.
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