Philips CPWBS054CPWBS054 manual Wireless, Channel and Ssid

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To configure the Wireless Base Station 11g as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Network Name (or Service Set identifier/SSID) (Default: philips), and encryption options.

Channel and SSID

 

You must specify a common radio channel and Network Name (SSID) to

 

be used by the Wireless Base Station 11g and all of your wireless clients.

 

Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values. Network name

 

(SSID).This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in

 

your network. (Default: philips.)

Note:

The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive and can consist of up to

 

32 alphanumeric characters.

 

Transmission Rate: Set the data rate transmitted from the Wireless Base

 

Station 11g.The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission distance.

 

(Default: Fully Automatic.)

 

Basic Rate: The highest rate specified is the rate the Wireless Base

 

Station 11g will use when transmitting broadcast/multicast and management

 

frames. (Default: All.)

 

Channel: The radio channel through which the Wireless Base Station 11g

 

communicates with PCs in its service range. (Default: Auto).

Note:

The available channel settings are limited by local regulations.

 

Broadcast Network Name: Broadcasting the SSID on the wireless network

 

for easy connection with client PCs.

 

(Default: Enable)

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Contents Wireless Base Station 11g Page English FinnishHelpline Table of Contents Wireless Base Station 11g Packaging contentsPower Your Wireless Base Station 11gReset button Indicator LEDsEnvironmental information Safety PrecautionsImportant information DisclaimerInstalling the Wireless Base Station How to use the Setup program How to create a wired network using Ethernet cables How to create a wireless networkStation 11g Configuring a Macintosh Computer Instaling and Configuring TCP/IPInstalling TCP/IP Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and XPView statistics to monitor network activity Configuring the Wireless Base Station 11gDisable Proxy Connection Running the latest firmware versionAccessing the Wireless Base Station setting menus Navigating the Web Browser Interface Setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced functionsMaking Configuration Changes DSL modemBroadband Type Setup WizardTime Zone Cable ModemFixed-IP xDSL PPPoE xDSLClick Finish to complete the setup Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling ProtocolAdvanced Setup Menu DescriptionPassword Settings SystemBase Station 11g Internet SettingsRemote Management Parameters for the selected connection typePoint-to-Point Over Ethernet PPPoE Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol PptpStatic IP Local netwerk LAN Wireless Channel and SsidEncryption Virtual Server Network Address Translation NATAddress Mapping Special Applications Address for the client PCs Access ControlFirewall As shown in the following screenMAC Filtering Table Parental ControlEnables Schedule-based Internet access control Schedule RuleUse this section to create your network schedule rules Intrusion DetectionDMZ Demilitarized Zone Ddns Dynamic DNS Settings Tools Tools Configuration ToolsTools Firmware Upgrade Tools Reboot Complete when the power LED stops blinkingSection Description StatusFollowing items are included on this screen How to secure the Wireless Base Station 11g? Wireless Base Station’s configuration menuClick ‘System’ Click ’Password Settings’ English Setting an encryption for your wireless network English Wireless Base Station 11g Take note of your passphrase and encryption settingsClick ‘Apply’ to start using the encryption Your wireless network adapterYou will need to run the Setup program on the CD again How to set-up a computer network? For Windows XP and WindowsEnglish Wizard Network Setup appears. Click ‘Next’ to continue Wizard Network SettingsEnglish English English For Windows 98SE and Windows Me English English English Am getting an IP Address that starts with TroubleshootingVerify your connection to the Wireless Base Station 11g 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made Browser ConfigurationHave another IP Address displayed Specifications Operating Channel RF Output PowerRF Power Sensitivity0682