Philips SNN6500 user manual Network terminology

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Network terminology

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.

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. Examples are:

Ethernet cable

Ethernet notebook adapter

Already built-in

At each computer, you will need to install a WiFi wireless adapter to be able to connect to another wireless enabled device. Examples are:

Wireless USB adapter

Wireless notebook adapter 11g

Already built-in

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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 networkInput Security settings Select your Authentication Type Go to security settings Select Configuration tabAdvanced 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 CommonLink information Configuration sub-tab SecurityIP 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