Philips SNR6500 user manual Configuring Your Macintosh Computer

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3 Type ‘IPCONFIG /RENEW’ and press the ENTER key. Verify that your IP Address	EN
is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default	EN
Gateway is 192.168.1.3. These values confirm that your ADSL Wireless Base
Station is functioning. Type ‘EXIT’ and press the ENTER key to close the
Command Prompt window.
Your computer is now configured to connect to the Wireless Base Station.
Configuring Your Macintosh Computer
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system.
This is because these steps and screen shots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac
OS 7.x and above are similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.
Follow these instructions:
1 Pull down the Apple Menu. Click System Preferences.

2 Double-click the Network icon in the Systems Preferences window.

3If ‘Using DHCP Server’ is already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this Option.

4Your new settings are shown on the TCP/IP tab. 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.

5Close the Network window.

Now your computer is configured to connect to the Wireless Base Station.

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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 MaintenanceConfiguring Client PC TCP/IP ConfigurationWindows 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