Philips SNN6500 user manual Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network

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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.

Create an Ad-Hoc wireless network

1Click on Configuration

2Click on Common

3Enter the wireless Network Name (SSID)

4Select Ad-Hocas operating mode

5Select the Network Type

Go to the Security settings

1Select Security tab

2Click on Security off, to switch it on

Setup the encryption

1Select your Authentication Type

2Select your Key Type if applicable

3Select Use Passphrase if applicable

4 Enter your encryption Key

TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on page 14.

Activate the current profile

Select Apply Changes

Configure other devices

Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name (SSID), Ad-Hocwireless mode and Security settings

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Contents SNN6500 Helpline België/Belgique/Belgien Nederland Luxemburg/Luxembourg NorgeDanmark Österreich Deutschland PortugalContents Important safety information Safety PrecautionsEnvironmental information DisclaimerWhat’s in the box What else you’ll needWhat are wireless network connections? Securing your wireless networkIntroduction SNN6500Connector to notebook Indicator LEDIntegrated antenna Colour MeaningInstall Install the driversPage Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program View the available wireless networks Select Site SurveyConnect Connect to your networkGo to security settings Select Configuration tab Input Security settings Select your Authentication TypeAdvanced Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network Create an Ad-Hoc wireless network Click on ConfigurationSelect the Network Type Go to the Security settings Setup the encryption Select your Authentication TypeAccessing your wireless network setting What do the settings meanConfiguration Configuration sub-tab CommonConfiguration sub-tab Security Link informationIP information Site Survey Version informationNetwork terminology Wired Network with More than 2 PCs Wireless Network with More than 2 PCsGlossary of terms Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems ProblemPossible cause SolutionPage FCC compliance EC Declaration of Conformity Type SNN6500 Serial nr