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CPWBS054
CPWBS054
Instructions for use
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  • Page 1: Wireless Base Station 11G

    Wireless Base Station 11g CPWBS054 CPWBS054 Instructions for use Version 1.0...
  • Page 3 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, declara que el CPWBS054 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Wireless Base Station 11g ...6 Description / Packaging contents ...6 LED Indicators...7 Important information/ Disclaimer ...8 Installing the Wireless Base Station 11g ...9 How to use the Setup program...10 How to create a wired network using Ethernet cables ...11 How to create a wireless network...11 Installing and Configuring TCP/IP ...13 Installing TCP/IP ...13...

  • Page 6: Wireless Base Station 11G

    Please check whether all of the following items are present in the box of the Wireless Base Station 11g.These are provided to help you set up and use your Wireless Base Station 11g. Contact your Philips retailer if any items are missing.

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    Your Wireless Base Station 11g 1 Antennas For connecting to your Wireless Network Adapters (also called WLAN or WiFi). 2 Reset button • Press it for 2 seconds to reboot the wireless base station 11g. • Keep it pressed for more than 5 seconds to restore the factory default settings.

  • Page 8: Important Information/ Disclaimer

    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.

  • Page 9: Installing The Wireless Base Station 11G

    Installing the Wireless Base Station Install the Wireless Base Station 11g software from the Installation CD and use the "How to..?" booklet to help you install and configure the Wireless Base Station 11g. Please, do not make any hardware connections before the Setup Wizard asks you to do so.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Setup Program

    Wireless Base Station 11g. Please visit our web site www.philips.com/support if you need further assistance. Or, call our help desk for assistance.The help desk telephone numbers can be found on the opening pages of this manual.

  • Page 11: How To Create A Wired Network Using Ethernet Cables

    Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. Philips currently offers several wireless network adapters, including the Philips Wireless USB Adapter and the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter.
  • Page 12 ENGLISH different axes; for example around 45 to 90 degrees apart.Try to place the Wireless Base Station 11g in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.

  • Page 13: Installing And Configuring Tcp/Ip

    ENGLISH Instaling and Configuring TCP/IP If you have not previously used Internet or installed a computer network on your PC, refer to the following section. Installing TCP/IP Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and XP Click Start/Help, and seach for the text "TCP/IP". Select the subject on "Installing Network Protocols"...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Wireless Base Station 11G

    Note: Before you attempt to configure your Wireless Base Station 11g, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.philips.com/support and download the latest firmware update to ensure your Wireless Base Station 11g is running the latest firmware version.

  • Page 15: For Macintosh

    ENGLISH Adapting your browser configuration for: Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences. 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK. Accessing the Wireless Base Station setting menus To access the Wireless Base Station’s management interface, enter the Wireless Base Station IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.1.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    ENGLISH Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Wireless Base Station’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Wireless Base Station 11g for use with a cable modem or DSL modem.

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    ENGLISH Setup Wizard If you completed the Setup Wizard from the Installation CD, you do not need to change any of these settings. Go to 'Advanced Setup' for managing the Wireless Base Station 11g. Time Zone Click on the Setup Wizard picture.The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, gateway IP address, DNS IP addresses, and subnet mask. Click FINISH to complete the setup. PPPoE xDSL Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. If you have been provided with the information as shown on the screen, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP address, user ID and password, and PPTP Gateway.

  • Page 20: Advanced Setup

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Base Station 11g and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu Description System Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Wireless Base Station 11g remotely.

  • Page 21: System

    ENGLISH System Time Zone Select your time zone and time server from the drop-down list for the Wireless Base Station 11g.This information is used for log entries and client access control. Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password.

  • Page 22: Internet Settings

    ENGLISH Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Wireless Base Station 11g using a standard web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click APPLY. Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the Wireless Base Station 11g.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE) Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider.The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets.
  • Page 24 ISP. Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.philips.com).Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen.

  • Page 25: Local Network

    Local netwerk – LAN • Local Network IP – Use the Local Network menu to configure the Local Network IP address for the Wireless Base Station 11g and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. • Lease Time – Set a period for the lease time if required. For home networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease.

  • Page 26: Wireless

    (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Network Name (or Service Set identifier/SSID) (Default: philips), and encryption options. Channel and SSID You must specify a common radio channel and Network Name (SSID) to be used by the Wireless Base Station 11g and all of your wireless clients.
  • Page 27 ENGLISH Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and/or WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryption. Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless Base Station 11g and all of your wireless clients.

  • Page 28: Network Address Translation

    ENGLISH Network Address Translation (NAT) From this section you can configure the Address Mapping,Virtual Server, and Special Application features that provide control over the port openings in the Wireless Base Station’s firewall.This section can be used to support several Internet based applications such as VPN Address Mapping Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users.
  • Page 29 entering the IP Address provided by the ISP, Internet users can access the service they need at the local address to which you redirect them. The more common TCP service ports include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21,Telnet: 23, and POP3: 110 Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections.These applications...

  • Page 30: Firewall

    30 30 ENGLISH Firewall The Wireless Base Station 11g firewall can provide access control of connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack,TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network users.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH 31 31 MAC Filtering Table The MAC Filtering feature of the Wireless Base Station 11g allows you to control access to your network to up to 32 clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the client machine.This ID is unique to each network adapter.
  • Page 32 32 32 ENGLISH Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules based on Time and Date.These rules can then be used to configure more specific Access Control. Enables Schedule-based Internet access control. 1. Click Add Schedule Rule. 2.
  • Page 33 Use this section to create your network schedule rules. The times you set below are the times periods that you want the Access Control Rule to be active. For example, if you want to block Internet access (block WWW) from 9AM to 9PM during the week, simply configure 9:00 AM as “Start Time”...
  • Page 34 34 34 ENGLISH DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.

  • Page 35: Dynamic Dns Settings

    ENGLISH 35 35 DDNS (Dynamic DNS – Settings) Domain Name is a series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods that maps to the address of a network connection and identifies the owner of the address. Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server.

  • Page 36: Tools

    Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. Download the upgrade file from the Philips web site (www.philips.com/support) and save it to your hard drive. In the Upgrade Target field, choose Firmware.Then click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH 37 37 Tools – Reboot Click APPLY to reboot the Wireless Base Station.The reboot will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If you use the Reset button on the Wireless Base Station it will perform a power reset.

  • Page 38: Status

    38 38 ENGLISH Status The Status screen displays Internet/Local Network connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included on this screen: Section Description INTERNET...

  • Page 39: How To Secure The Wireless Base Station 11G

    How to secure the Wireless Base Station 11g? The next pages will show you how to secure the Philips Wireless Base Station 11g in two ways: 1. choosing a password for restricting access to the Wireless Base Station’s configuration menu.
  • Page 40 40 40 ENGLISH Click ‘System’. Click ’Password Settings’.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH 41 41 Enter (and re-enter) a new password to restrict login access to your Wireless Base Station 11g. Click ‘Apply' to continue.

  • Page 42: Setting An Encryption For Your Wireless Network

    42 42 ENGLISH 2 – Setting an encryption for your wireless network. Click ’Wireless’. Click ‘Security’ to continue. Please, do not change any of the other wireless settings at this time.
  • Page 43 ENGLISH 43 43 Choose the security mode that you want to use. In this example, click ’WEP’. Select the encryption strength you want to use (e.g. 128-bit WEP), and enter a passphrase that will be hard to guess. Important: 1. You need to make a difference between upper case and lower case characters.
  • Page 44 44 44 ENGLISH 1. Take note of your passphrase and encryption settings. 2. Click ‘Generate’ to transform your passphrase into an encryption key. 3. Click ‘Apply’ to start using the encryption. Important: Configure all your other wireless devices to match the encryption settings of the Wireless Base Station 11g.

  • Page 45: How To Reset The Wireless Base Station 11G To Its Default Settings

    How to reset the Wireless Base Station 11g to its default settings? The next pages will show you how to reset the Philips Wireless Base Station 11g. Take an object with a pointed end and push it firmly into the hole marked ‘Reset’...

  • Page 46: How To Set-Up A Computer Network

    How to set-up a computer network? The next pages will show you an example of how to set-up a computer network using the Philips Wireless Base Station 11g. Warning: The Wireless Base Station 11g only establishes a connection between your wireless network devices.
  • Page 47 ENGLISH 47 47 Double-click the “Network and Internet connections” icon. Click in the list to the left on “Setting-up a home network or small business network”.
  • Page 48 48 48 ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 49 ENGLISH 49 49 1. Enter a description that helps you recognize the computer. 2. Enter a name that is different for each computer. 3. Click ‘Next’ to continue. Enter the same workgroup name for all computers in the network, then click ‘Next’...
  • Page 50 50 50 ENGLISH Choose to make a networking setup disk.Then click 'Next'. Click ‘Finish’ to close the Wizard, and then use the disk you made to set-up your other computers.
  • Page 51 ENGLISH 51 51 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. To explore the network: Double-click the Network Environment icon on the desktop.

  • Page 52: For Windows 98Se And Windows Me

    52 52 ENGLISH For Windows 98SE and Windows Me. See earlier on in this chapter for Windows XP and Windows 2000. Click the Windows Start button, click “Settings”, and click “Control Panel” from the list. Double-click the “Network” icon.
  • Page 53 ENGLISH 53 53 Click the ‘Identification’ tab. 1. Enter a name that is different for each computer. 2. Enter the same workgroup name for all computers in the network. 3. Enter a description that helps you recognize the computer. 4. Click on the ‘Configuration’ tab to continue.
  • Page 54 54 54 ENGLISH Click the ‘Sharing files and printers’ button. Select the access options you want, and click ‘OK’ to continue. Click ‘OK’ to accept the changes.
  • Page 55 ENGLISH 55 55 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. To explore the network: Double-click the Network Environment icon on the desktop.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    56 56 ENGLISH Troubleshooting The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and the Wireless Base Station 11g online. A.Verify your connection to the Wireless Base Station 11g If you are unable to access the Wireless Base Station’s web-based administration pages then you may not be properly connected or configured.The screen shots in this section were taken on a Windows 2000 machine, but the same steps will apply to Windows 95/98/Me/XP.
  • Page 57 C. I have another IP Address displayed If you have another IP address listed then the PC may not be configured for a DHCP connection. Please refer to “Configuring Client TCP/IP” for information. Once you have confirmed your computer is configured for DHCP, then please follow the steps below.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    58 58 ENGLISH Specifications Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the Philips Wireless Base Station Standards • IEEE802.11g • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Data Rate • Auto Fallback: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1” Security • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128-Bit Media Access •...
  • Page 59 Operating • 13 Channels (Europe) Channel RF Output Power • 16-18 dBm Sensitivity • 11Mbps PBCC – 85 dBm • 11Mbps CCK – 82 dBm Data modulation • BPSK (1Mbps) type • QPSK (2Mpbs) • CCK (5.5/11Mbps) • PBCC (5.5/11/22 Mbps) Antenna Type •...
  • Page 60 Nom, adresse et signature du revendeur Name, Anschrift und Unterschrift des Händlers Naam, adres en handtekening v.d. handelaar Nombre, direccion y firma del distribudor Nome, indirizzo e firma del fornitore www.philips.com/support 9082 100 03006 Certificat de garantie Certificado de garantia Garantibevis year warranty année garantie...

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