Philips SNR6500 user manual Windows XP

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1 On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt.

2In the Command Prompt window, type ‘IPCONFIG/RELEASE’ and press the ENTER key.

3Type ‘IPCONFIG /RENEW’ and press the ENTER key. Verify that your

IP Address is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.1.3.

These values confirm that your Wireless Base Station is functioning.

4Type ‘EXIT’ and press the ENTER key to close the Command Prompt window. Your computer is now configured to connect to the Wireless Base Station.

Windows XP

1 On the Windows desktop, click Start/Control Panel.

2 In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections.

3The Network Connections window will open. Double-click the connection for this device.

4On the connection status screen, click Properties.

5 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

6If ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’ are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option.

Disable HTTP Proxy

You need to verify that the ‘HTTP Proxy’ feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Wireless Base Station's HTML configuration pages (refer to ‘Internet Explorer’).

Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless Base Station

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Base Station, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Wireless Base Station, you can verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

1 On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt.

2In the Command Prompt window, type ‘IPCONFIG/RELEASE’ and press the ENTER key.

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Contents Wireless Range Extender Contents Safety Precautions Important safety informationEnvironmental information DisclaimerWhat else you will need What’s in the boxSecuring your wireless network What are wireless network connections?ENIntroduction SNR6500Light Status Description Your Wireless Range ExtenderImage of rear side explaining ports and buttons Image of bottom sideENInstall Connect the Ethernet cable to to Modem/PC port Configuring the Wireless Base Station with Installation CD Configuration Repeater ModeClick Install Software Open My computerPage Click Home Network Settings Click Wireless Click Save Settings Configuration Access Point Mode Page Securing your Home Network Click Security Click WirelessWEP encryption is now active Click Wireless EncryptionSelect Key Type 104/128bit Encryption Click Site SurveyClick Apply Changes Click View available Wireless NetworksSetup the WPA encryption WPA encryption is now active Menu Setup Wizard WDS In Repeater Mode only Menu Home Network SettingsMenu Security Settings WEP Click ‘SAVE SETTINGS’Maintenance Menu Advanced SettingsWindows NT Configuring Client PCTCP/IP Configuration Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless Base Station Disable Http ProxyWindows Windows XP Configuring Your Macintosh Computer Internet Explorer Configuring your wireless adapterFinding the MAC address of a Network Card EN How to set-up a computer network?Wizard Network Settings Page For Windows ME and Windows 98SE Page Click ‘OK’ to accept the changes Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingType ipconfig Click Network ConnectionsGlossary of terms Physical Characteristics Technical SpecificationsEC Declaration of Conformity Type SNR6500 Takuutodistus