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  • Page 1 Wireless Notebook Adapter CPWNA001 CPWNA001 Instructions for use...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Table of Contents Introduction...5 Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter...8 Using and configuring the Wireless Notebook Adapter...9 Network configuration and planning ...11 Network design...11 Wireless communication settings...12 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ...14 Advanced network security related issues...21 What are wireless network connections?...21 Network terminology...24 Technical specifications ...26 Troubleshooting ...27...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Wireless Notebook Adapter CPWNA001 Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter.This Wireless Notebook Adapter is a WiFi (IEEE 802.11b) compatible CardBus card. 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.

  • Page 6: Important Information

    • 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...
  • Page 7 ENGLISH 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 8: Installing The Wireless Notebook Adapter

    You only need to install the Wireless Base Station Client Tool if you want to use the Wireless Notebook 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.

  • Page 9: Using And Configuring The Wireless Notebook Adapter

    • 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.
  • Page 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. •...

  • Page 11: Network Configuration And Planning

    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.

  • Page 12: Wireless Communication Settings

    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.

  • Page 13: Network Settings

    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 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.

  • Page 14: Internet Connection Sharing (Ics)

    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: Preferred If you have an existing home network with centrally shared broadband...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 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) •...
  • Page 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) •...
  • Page 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'.
  • Page 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'.
  • Page 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) •...

  • Page 21: Advanced Network Security Related Issues

    Advanced network security related issues What are wireless network connections? Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol (called IEEE 802.11b 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.

  • Page 22: Securing Your Network From Internet Access

    ENGLISH Securing your network from Internet access Check in the documentation of your wireless base station or router whether it provides you with a built-in firewall and network address translation (NAT), which provide security for an “always-on” broadband Internet connection that is shared among the computers and devices on your home network.

  • Page 23: The Dos And Don'ts Of Securing Your Wireless Network

    ENGLISH The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network Enable the highest encryption key level that your hardware provides for. Upgrade your hardware, if possible. If you do not protect your wireless network, all data from your PC might be accessible by, for example, your neighbours or passers-by. Use a wireless base station or router with Network Address Translation (NAT) and firewall enabled for sharing your Internet connection.

  • Page 24: Network Terminology

    ENGLISH Network terminology A network provides a means of communication between two or more computers (and other devices) that are connected to each other through wired or wireless means. At each computer, you will need a network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC) to be able to connect the computer to the network cable.
  • Page 25 In a network, the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically.Therefore, another important network property is how the computers connect to each other, either directly or through a central device. ONE-ON-ONE WIRED NETWORK also known as: Direct connection (max.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    ENGLISH Central devices, like a hub, switch, router or wireless access point may be stand-alone devices or built into a computer. • A hub has multiple ports and serves as a central connection point for communication lines from all computers on a wired network. It copies all data arriving at one port to the other ports.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please, check the following troubleshooting items and our web site www.philips.com before contacting our technical support. Problem Possible cause ADAPTER INSTALLATION PROBLEMS Your PC cannot find PC Card not inserted the Wireless completely into the Notebook Adapter slot. or the network driver does not install correctly.
  • Page 28 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS If the Link LED on Wrong operating the PC Card does system. not light, or if you cannot access any network resources PC or other network from the computer. devices switched off. No access to a Service unavailable.
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  • Page 30 Garantiebewijs Certificado de garantia Garantibevis Type: CPWNA001 Serial nr: ___________________________________________________________________ Date of purchase - Date de la vente - Verkaufsdatum - Aankoopdatum - Fecha de compra - Date d’acquisito - Data da adquirição - G Dealer’s name, address and signature Nom, adresse et signature du revendeur Name, Anschrift und Unterschrift des Händlers...

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