Philips CPWUA001 User manual

Instructions for use
CPWUA001
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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Network configuration and planning
The Philips Wireless USB Adapter supports a stand-alone wireless network
configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet LANs.
Network design
The Wireless USB Adapter can be configured for :
–Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) - for small groups of computers that only
communicate with each other
–Infrastructure (Access Point) - for wireless networks with a central
Wireless Access Point or Wireless Base Station
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.
Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be
configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless network
can be used at home or temporary environment.
Infrastructure wireless network
A Philips Wireless Base Station (or access point) can provide
computers on a wireless network with access to a wired computer
network and to the Internet.
An integrated wired and wireless network is called an infrastructure
configuration.This infrastructure consists of a group of wireless PC
users, and a wireless access point or base station that is directly
connected to the wired network. Each wireless PC in this network
can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or
access other computers or network resources in the wired
network infrastructure via the wireless access point or base station.
The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of
wireless PCs to the wired network, but also extends the effective wireless
transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or
more access points. A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to an
existing computer network, or for connection to the Internet.
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Wireless communication settings
To make network communication possible, you need to adjust two sets of
settings:
–the wireless adapter settings; and
–your network settings.
Wireless adapter settings
In the system tray, right-click the wireless adapter icon , and select the
Profiles menu item for editing your settings or adding a new connection
profile. All computers and wireless network devices in the same network
should have the same 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.
Operating Mode –Set the operation mode to Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
for network configurations that do not have a Wireless Base Station or
Access Point, or to Infrastructure (Access Point) for configurations with
an access point. (Infrastructure is the default setting.)
SSID –Input an SSID (wireless network name) for the wireless network to
which you want to connect. Alternatively, use the Site Survey menu item to
choose from the list of available SSIDs. (Default SSID: Philips.)
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 or an access point, then the channel is automatically set to
the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects.
The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is set to Ad Hoc
(Peer-to-Peer).
Encryption key –Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi
Protected Access (WPA) are implemented in the adapter to prevent
unauthorised access to your wireless network.
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. (Default: Disabled.)
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The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in this Wireless USB
Adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. Please, select Hex or
ASCII for your 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.
–Consult the ASCII/HEX conversion table if you need to translate a (case
sensitive) ASCII key into HEX notation. Example: MNode (ASCII) = 4D
4E 6F 64 65 (HEX).
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.
Passphrase –If Passphrase is checked, 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 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 Apply.
The WPA (WiFi Protected Access) implemented in this Wireless USB
Adapter 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.
Network settings
From the Windows Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel),
double-click the Network icon or select your Network properties. If your
operating system has a Networking Setup Wizard, please use that Wizard to
configure your network.
You need to set the same Workgroup name for all computers and devices
in the network, and a different computer name for each computer.You also
need to share some of your resources (folders on your computer or a
printer connected to it) to be able to see your computer on the network.
Sharing folders can be done by right-clicking on that resource in Windows
Explorer, and selecting the Sharing menu item.
If you have manually set your IP-addresses, you also need to make sure that
every computer and device in the network has a different IP-address, but
has the same subnet mask.
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WEP key
conversion table
ASCII HEX
030
131
232
333
434
535
636
737
838
939
A41
B42
C43
D44
E45
F46
G47
H48
I49
J4A
K4B
L4C
M4D
N4E
O4F
P50
Q51
R52
S53
T54
U55
V56
W57
X58
Y59
Z5A
a61
b62
c63
d64
e65
f66
g67
h68
i69
j6A
k6B
l6C
m6D
n6E
o6F
p70
q71
r72
s73
t74
u75
v76
w77
x78
y79
z7A

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Internet access can be provided either directly through a wireless base
station (preferred), or indirectly through a PC with Internet access and
router/gateway software (e.g. ICS from the Windows OS) installed and
running.
If you connect your PC with the Wireless Adapter to an existing
network host with Internet access:
If you have an existing home network with centrally shared broadband
Internet access for all connected computers, you can connect your PC
directly to your central network device: the router/gateway (or "host"
computer).That way, it can access the Internet just like your other
computers and you do not need to install ICS to make Internet access
available to your network.
If you connect your PC with the Wireless Adapter to a stand-
alone or client PC with Internet access:
If you connect the Wireless Adapter to a stand-alone or client PC with an
existing broadband Internet connection, you can bridge - within that PC -
the wireless network to the existing network adapter that connects to the
Internet.You do this by enabling Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) from
your Microsoft®Windows®operating system for that PC.This makes the
PC share its existing broadband Internet connection with the wireless
network.
ICS configuration and usage issues
ICS is intended for use in small networks in which the network
configuration and the Internet connection are managed by the Windows-
based computer on which the shared connection resides (the so-called
"host" computer). It is assumed that on its network, this computer is the
only Internet connection, it is the only gateway to the Internet, and that it
sets up all internal network addresses (this means it is the DHCP server
(see left) for the network).
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Preferred
Solution >
If a network has a
central host
computer or
router that acts as
a DHCP server,
this server
allocates IP-
addresses,
netmasks, and the
gateway address
to all DHCP client
computers and
devices in the
network
dynamically.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
•Only Microsoft Windows98 SE (Second Edition) or higher provides ICS,
other operating systems are not supported.You may try and use other
router/gateway software at your own discretion.
•You should only install Internet Connection Sharing on the computer
that you use to connect to the Internet.
•The host computer needs to remain switched on during Internet access
sharing.
•ICS is a router/gateway software with Dynamic Host Control Protocol
server (DHCP) functionality.The ICS host computer must be the only
DHCP server on the network. Before installing ICS, first disable any
DHCP services that are provided on the network (e.g. by a hardware
router/gateway or base station). Please, refer to the router/gateway
manufacturer's instructions on how to disable its DHCP services.
Enabling Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Though ICS works similarly for all operating systems, each version of
Microsoft®Windows®activates Internet Connection Sharing in its own
way. Please see below for the operating system you are using.
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Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for
Windows XP
You must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows XP.
1 Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet
connection and if your home network is working properly (if you
have one)
•Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser.
2 Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.Then double-click
'Internet Options' and double-click 'Home Networking Wizard'.
In the New Connection Wizard, choose 'Set up a home or small office
network'.
> The Network Setup Wizard will appear.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen, and enter:
- a computer name (unique for each computer, e.g. STUDY or MOM)
- a workgroup name (the same for all computers in the network, e.g.
HOMENET)
NOTE: these names are not the SSID or network name.
- Select to share your files and printers
- Make a Home Networking Setup disk if you have PCs with other
Windows versions.
> This concludes the Wizard.
4 Run the 'Home Networking Wizard' or the Setup disk you
created earlier, on all computers that you wish to use the shared
Internet connection from.
> This adjusts the Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection.
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Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for
Windows 98SE
While installing you may be asked for the Windows Installation CD. Please,
keep it at hand.
1 Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet
connection and if your home network is working properly (if you
have one)
•Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser.
2 Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.Then double-click
Add/Remove Programs and click the Windows Setup tab.
> The window to the left will appear.
3 Double-click on Internet Tools
> The next window will appear.
4 In this window, put a mark in the check box for Internet
Connection Sharing and click OK.Then click OK again.
> The Wizard Internet Connection Sharing will appear.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen, in each screen click Next
to continue the Wizard until it is finished. In the Wizard you
need to:
- Select your type of connection to the Internet.
- Choose the network adapter that provides you with Internet access to
the PC.
- Choose the wireless network adapter.
- Choose to make a Client Configuration disk.
> This concludes the Wizard.
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6 Next, check your Network properties as follows:
a. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
b. On the Configuration tab, browse the 'The following network
components are installed' box. It should now include 'Internet
Connection Sharing adapter' and 'TCP/IP->Internet Connection Sharing
adapter'.
c. Double-click 'TCP/IP->Internet Connection Sharing adapter'.
d. In the IP Address tab, select 'Obtain an IP Address automatically'.
e. In the WINS Configuration tab, select 'Use DHCP for WINS resolution'.
f. In the Gateway tab, remove all gateways if any are listed.
g. In the DNS Configuration tab, select 'Disable DNS'.
h. In the Bindings tab, for security reasons you must de-select all bindings.
(Please, do the same for 'TCP/IP (Shared)->External access network
adapter'.)
i. Click OK to accept the new TCP/IP settings.
j. Select 'Windows Logon' as the Primary Network Logon.
Any changes to the network configuration will require a restart of the
computer.
7 Run the Client Configuration disk you created earlier, on all
computers that you wish to use the shared Internet connection
from.
> This adjusts the Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection.
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Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for
Windows Me
1 Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet
connection and if your home network is working properly (if you
have one)
•Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser.
2 On the desktop, double-click 'My Network Places' and then
double-click 'Home Networking Wizard'.
> The Home Networking Wizard will appear.
3 In each screen, click Next to continue the Wizard until it is
finished.
In the Wizard you need to select 'Yes' (you are using Internet on this
computer) and select 'A direct connection to my ISP using the following
device:' and choose the network adapter you use to make contact with the
Internet from the list.
4 In the next screen, select 'Yes' when asked 'if you want other
computers on your home network to use the Internet
connection on this computer'.
Choose the wireless network adapter.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen, and enter:
- a computer name (unique for each computer, e.g. STUDY or MOM)
- a workgroup name (the same for all computers in the network, e.g.
HOMENET)
NOTE: these names are not the SSID or network name.
- Choose to share your files and printers
- Make a Home Networking Setup disk.
> This concludes the Wizard
6 Run the Setup disk you created earlier, on all computers that
you wish to use the shared Internet connection from.
> This adjusts the Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection.
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Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for
Windows 2000
You must have administrative rights to enable ICS in Windows 2000.
1 Before you begin, check if you have a working Internet
connection and if your home network is working properly (if you
have one)
•Check the Internet connection by opening a web page with your browser.
2 Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.Then double-click
'Network and Dial-Up Connections' and then double-click
'Home Networking Wizard'.
3 Right-click the connection you want to share.Then, click
Properties.
> The Properties window for this network connection will appear.
4 Click the Sharing tab, and then select 'Enable Internet
Connection Sharing for this connection'.
> This enables the ICS feature.
5 Run the 'Home Networking Wizard' on all computers that you
wish to use the shared Internet connection from.
> This adjusts the Internet settings to use the shared Internet connection.
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