User manual PHILIPS CPWUA054

[. . . ] Wireless USB Adapter 11g CPWUA054 Instructions for use VERSION 1. 0 Table of Contents 3 English Hereby, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, declares that this CPWUA054 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC vakuuttaa täten että CPWUA054 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch Hierbij verklaart, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC dat het toestel CPWUA054 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. French Par la présente, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, déclare que l'appareil CPWUA054 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Swedish Härmed intygar, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, att denna CPWUA054 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. [. . . ] 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 Apply. ENGLISH 19 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. 20 ENGLISH · 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. ENGLISH 21 · Site Survey Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network access points. 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. 22 ENGLISH Chapter 5 - General network and security related information The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network Note: For an example of how to encrypt your wireless network, please see the chapter on "An example of how to secure your wireless network. " DO Enable the highest encryption key level that your hardware provides for. 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. Change the default passwords for your network devices. Leaving these at default makes it easy for an outsider to gain access. [. . . ] · Gateway routers and wireless access points route network traffic from one network to another (e. g. from a wired network to the Internet, or from a wireless network to a wired network or to the Internet). ENGLISH 41 Chapter 9 - Technical specifications Radio Radio Technology Antenna Type Data Rate Host interface Power consumption send / receive Dimensions (h x w x d) Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity IEEE 802. 11g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Built-in antenna 1 / 2 / 5. 5 / 6 / 9 / 11 /12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 Mbps USB specification version 2. 0 (max. 500 mA / 420 mA 22 x 79 x 93 mm Approx. 55 g (adapter only) 0 ~ 55°C -20 ~ 75°C 5 ~ 90% non-condensing 42 ENGLISH Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting Please, check the following troubleshooting items and our web site www. philips. com/support before contacting our technical support. [. . . ]