Philips SL400i manual DOs and DONTs of securing your wireless network, Dont

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The DOs and DON'Ts of securing your wireless network

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Enable the highest WEP key level that your hardware provides for. Upgrade your hardware, if possible. If you do not protect your wireless network, all data from your PC might be accessible by, for example, your neighbours or passers-by.

Use a wireless base station or router with Network Address Translation (NAT) and firewall enabled for sharing your Internet connection.

Change the default passwords for your network devices. Leaving these at default makes it easy for an outsider to gain access.

Position wireless access points away from windows and toward the centre of your home.This decreases the strength of the signal outside your home.

Some wireless access points allow you to control access based on the unique Media Access Control (MAC) address of the network adapter trying to associate with it. If a MAC address has not been registered in the wireless access point, it will not associate with it. If your access point has this feature, enable it and add the MAC addresses of the network adapters including the one from the SL400i.

The Wireless MAC address of the SL400i can be found in the Options menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote control.Then select Network > Wireless Info.

Just use common sense: Install an anti-virus program on each computer on your network and use it regularly to check your computers for viruses. Remember to update the anti-virus program on a regular basis.

DON'T

Do not rely on radio transmission range limitations to secure your network. Enable wireless security (WEP) to protect your network from unwanted access.

Do not use WEP keys and passwords that are easy to guess. Do not change passwords to reflect your name, address, or anything that would be easy to guess.

Never open attachments to email messages that you are not expecting. In addition, scan all diskettes and homemade CDs for viruses before opening files from them, or before starting your computer from them.

Do not load a program from an unknown source onto one of your network computers.

Do not ignore the common signs of viruses: unusual messages that appear on your screen, decreased system performance, missing data, and inability to access your hard drive. If you notice any of these problems on your computer, run your anti-virus program immediately to minimise the chances of losing data.

Do not connect your home network to broadband Internet without taking security measures: If you do not have a wireless base station installed on your network and you are sharing Internet access through one of the computers, you may want to consider installing firewall software.

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Contents Wifi Wireless Multimedia Link Front view Rear view SL 400i/19 European RegulationsSL 400i/00 SL 400i/05This is what this manual will help you to do Packaging contentsIntroduction SL400iRear view Front viewConnects the SL400i to your TV set Introduction IndexImportant information Safety PrecautionsIf appropriate at hand Start by installing Philips Media Manager Installing the softwareDouble-clicking the icon opens the Media Manager window Option B If you already have a wireless computer network Connecting the SL400iYour PC or wired network If you do not have a wireless computer network Option a InstallingInstall the Wireless USB Adapter included in the box Have fun Wireless Network Name Ssid If you already have a wireless computer network Option BEncryption key English Have fun Important only use CAT.5 shielded Ethernet cable STP If you want to make a wired connection Option CEnglish Have fun Internet Enabling broadband Internet entertainmentPressing the Internet button for the first time Registration for free Internet servicesHave fun Internet Using the SL400iPC Link This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus Basic navigationTo go back to a previous menu, press Disclaimer Upgradeability TrademarksAdditional information Environmental informationAudio/video problems Problem Possible cause Problem solvingPC / Network problems Problem Possible cause Problem Possible cause SolutionProblem Possible cause Selects one of the available users Remote ControlRemote control buttons Accesses the SL400i settingsPlacing batteries Using the remote controlDegree angles to either side SMS TEXT-style keys Entering or editing numeric and text informationNavigation keys Direct number key entrySmart Navigation Jump To number keys on the remote controlAdvanced navigation and advanced SL400i functions Navigation viewFor movies Play ViewFor music For photosAbout ‘My.Philips.com’ Advanced Philips Media Manager usesAudio Overview of SL400i connectionsMain Menu System Menu Options menuTV Shape Picture MenuNetwork menu See DNS Static IP settingsComputer that provides Internet Connection Sharing This should be a valid IP Address, likeParental Level Disclaimer Preferences menuAlready built-in What you need to know about networksAlso known as ad-hoc / peer-to-peer Wired Network with More than TWO PCsWireless Network with More than TWO PCs Also known as Direct connection network max. two PCsSecuring your network from Internet access Advanced wireless network informationWhat are wireless network connections? Securing your wireless networkDont DOs and DONTs of securing your wireless networkEntering an encryption key Setting the encryption key for the SL400iEnter the same encryption key for the Wireless USB Adapter Setting the encryption key for your Wireless USB AdapterInternet Connection Sharing ICS configuration and usage issuesEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP Enabling Internet Connection Sharing ICSEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Me Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows Movies will not play Advanced Network Problem solvingFor Windows 98SE / Windows Me Check your computers IP configuration as followsFor Windows XP / Windows Glossary Streaming Streamium Vertical position Advanced TV SettingWireless Base Station wireless gateway router Most popular type of wired home networkJPEG, BMP, GIF Technical specificationsSerial nr
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