SNN6500 EN User manual 1
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Contents 4 Important safety information 4 4 4 Safety Precautions Environmental information Disclaimer 5 6 What’s in the box Introduction 6 6 6 What are wireless network connections? Factors determining your network range and network speed Securing your wireless network 7 Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps Install 8 8 9 10 12 12 13 14 14 17 19 20 20 23 EN Install the drivers Install hardware for Windows Connect Advanced Securing your wireless network Setup of an Ad Hoc comp
EN Important safety information • • • • Please install and connect the product in the order as described in the “Quick Start Guide” booklet only. This assures best installation results with the least technical hassles. Please read this manual and the “Quick Start Guide” booklet carefully before using the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps; and keep these documents for future reference. The most recent downloads and information on this product will be available through our web site www.
What’s in the box EN Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True turbo 108 Mbps Installation CD Quick Start Guide What else you’ll need Notebook PCMCIA port Windows 2000/XP Wireless Basestation or Other wireless devices 5
EN Introduction SNN6500 Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps. This Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is a WiFi (IEEE 802.11a/g) compatible device. It fully supports high data rates up to 108 Mbps with automatic fallback to lower speeds for secure operation at lower data rates in even the most difficult of wireless environments.
Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps EN 1 Connector to notebook For connecting the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps into a PC Card slot your laptop. 2 Integrated antenna Built-in antenna for establishing wireless connections. 3 Indicator LED Displays the network status.
EN Install Install the drivers Place the Installation CD in the CD-drive Select Agree If this screen does not appear, start the CD manually 1 Open My Computer 2 Open CD-drive 3 Open Setup.
EN Wait until you see this window Plug the Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps into the PCMCIA slot.
EN 3 Select Next 4 Select Finish Click on finish > Your Wireless Notebook Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is ready for use after the reboot Connect Connect to your network Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, double-click this icon.
EN View the available wireless networks 1 Select Site Survey 2 Click on Scan 3 Double click on your wireless Network Nam When asked: Input Security credentials 1 2 3 4 Select your Authentication Type Select your Key Type Select Use Passphrase if applicable Enter your encryption Key See the user manual of your basestation on how to identify these security credentials. TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on page 15.
EN Advanced Securing your wireless network. Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, double-click this icon.
EN Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, double-click this icon.
EN Accessing your wireless network setting. Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program Double click on the tray icon If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, double-click this icon. What do the settings mean The Philips Wireless Network Manager program has five main tabs with information and settings. Note: The Wireless On/Off button appears on the bottom of every tab to give you control over enabling and disabling the wireless link.
EN • Configuration – sub-tab Security First, click the Security ON/OFF button to enable or disable wireless security. Authentication Type – Choose WEP or WPA-PSK depending on the type of wireless security in the rest of your wireless network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) are implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. Key Type – For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to the highest number of bits. E.g.
EN • Site Survey Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network access points. Next, click Scan to update the list.
Network terminology EN Read this chapter if you want to know how to interpret the terminology used in this manual. 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. WIRED 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.
EN 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. 2 PCs) NOTE: Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect two computers directly to each other. WIRED NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs Use a hub or switch to connect more than 2 PCs to each other.
Glossary of terms EN DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home network. DNS Server Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses . A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested , the user is sent to the proper IP address.
EN Technical specifications Radio IEEE 802.11a/g Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Antenna Type Built-in antenna Data Rate 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 6 / 9 / 11 /12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 / 72 / 96 / 108 Mbps Host interface Cardbus PC Card type II Power consumption send / receive Approx. 650 mA / 360 mA Dimensions (h x w x d) 7 x 47 x 104 mm Weight Approx.
EN Problem Possible cause Solution NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS If the Link LED on PC or other network the Wireless Notebook devices switched off. Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer. Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. No access to a Windows or NetWare service on the network. Service unavailable. Check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly.
EN English Hereby, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, declares that this SNN6500 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 SNN6500 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
EN FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules (U.S.A.). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Guarantee certificate Certificat de garantie Garantieschein Garantiebewijs 2 Certificado de garantia Certificato di garanzia Certificado de garantia Garantibevis Garanticertifikat Garantibevis Takuutodistus year warranty année garantie Jahr Garantie jaar garantie año garantia anno garanzia år garanti år garanti år garanti vuosi takuu año garantia Type: SNN6500 Serial nr: _____________________________________________________________________ Date of purchase - Date de la vente
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. www.philips.com 3122-377-0241.
