Philips SNR6500 user manual Menu Home Network Settings, WDS In Repeater Mode only

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Menu: Home Network Settings

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The Status shows ISP IP address

 

Network settings

Use the Home Networking menu to configure the LAN IP address

Wireless

The Wireless Range Extender (WRE) also operates as a wireless access point, allowing wireless computers to communicate with each other. To configure this function, you need to enable the wireless function, define the radio channel, the domain identifier, and the security options.

Check Enable and click ‘SAVE SETTINGS’.

Channel and SSID

You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless Range Extender (WRE) (Same as Wireless Basestation).

Make sure you configure all network elements with the same values.

WDS (In Repeater Mode only)

The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the range of a

Wireless Local Area network (WLAN).

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Contents Wireless Range Extender Contents Environmental information Important safety informationSafety Precautions DisclaimerWhat’s in the box What else you will needENIntroduction What are wireless network connections?Securing your wireless network SNR6500Image of rear side explaining ports and buttons Your Wireless Range ExtenderLight Status Description Image of bottom sideENInstall Connect the Ethernet cable to to Modem/PC port Click Install Software Configuration Repeater ModeConfiguring the Wireless Base Station with Installation CD Open My computerPage Click Home Network Settings Click Wireless Click Save Settings Configuration Access Point Mode Page Click Security Click Wireless Securing your Home NetworkClick Wireless Encryption WEP encryption is now activeClick Site Survey Select Key Type 104/128bit EncryptionClick View available Wireless Networks Click Apply ChangesSetup the WPA encryption WPA encryption is now active Menu Setup Wizard Menu Home Network Settings WDS In Repeater Mode onlyMenu Security Settings Click ‘SAVE SETTINGS’ WEPMenu Advanced Settings MaintenanceTCP/IP Configuration Configuring Client PCWindows NT Disable Http Proxy Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless Base StationWindows Windows XP Configuring Your Macintosh Computer Configuring your wireless adapter Internet ExplorerHow to set-up a computer network? Finding the MAC address of a Network Card ENWizard Network Settings Page For Windows ME and Windows 98SE Page Click ‘OK’ to accept the changes Type ipconfig TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution Click Network ConnectionsGlossary of terms Technical Specifications Physical CharacteristicsEC Declaration of Conformity Takuutodistus Type SNR6500