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Wireless USB Adapter
CPWU CPWUA001 A001
Instructions for use
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4 ENGLISH 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.......................................................................................................................
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ENGLISH 5 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 instal
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6 ENGLISH 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 hel
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ENGLISH 7 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;
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8 ENGLISH 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 Comput
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ENGLISH 9 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 wirel
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10 ENGLISH 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/r
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ENGLISH 11 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 net
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12 ENGLISH 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 se
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ENGLISH 13 WEP key The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in this Wireless USB conversion table Adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. Please, select Hex or ASCII HEX ASCII for your Key Type. 030 – If the Key Type is set to Hex, the security keys are four 10 digit keys for 131 232 the 64-bit WEP setting and four 26-digit keys for the 128-bit WEP setting. 333 (The hexadecimal digits can be 0~9 & A~F, e.g. D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) 434 – If the Key Type is set to ASCII, the security key
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14 ENGLISH 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 Preferred Internet access for all connected computers, you can c
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ENGLISH 15 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) functional
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16 ENGLISH 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
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ENGLISH 17 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
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18 ENGLISH 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
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ENGLISH 19 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
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20 ENGLISH 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 co
