Philips 23iF9946 user manual DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless network, Don’T

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Advanced wireless network information

The DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless network

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Enable the highestWEP 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 Streamium LCD TV.

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

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 LCD TV Helpline Contents Table of Contents Important information Safety PrecautionsOpening and closing the Media Manager window Installing the softwareStart by installing Philips Media Manager Adding files to the Media ManagerOption B If you already have a wireless computer network Connecting the Streamium LCD TVPressing the Home Link button on the remote control InstallingIf you do not have a wireless computer network Option a Switch on the Streamium LCD TVHave fun See Problem solving on page 19-21, or Contact our help-lineExplore the Home Link menu on the TV screen Encryption key If you already have a wireless computer network Option BWireless Network Name Ssid See Problem solving on page 19-21, or If you want to make a wired connection Option C Switch on the Streamium LCD TV Enabling broadband Internet entertainment Option BThrough a wireless base stationRC Key Registration for free Internet servicesPressing the Internet button for the first time You will need to go to your PC to perform Steps 2 to If you forget your passwordSwitching from Streamium mode to PC mode Using the Streamium LCD TVSwitching from Streamium mode to TV mode Switching from Streamium mode to FM Radio modeInternet This is the basic way of navigating through all the menus Press Internet or Home Link button on the remote controlBasic navigation Additional information Problem Possible cause Problem solvingAudio/video problems Problem Possible cause Solution PC / Network problemsPressing the Internet Check whether Wireless base station isSwitched off Streamium LCD TV Internet access not working Problems New features as You are using an olderFunctions of Remote control buttons for Streamium functions Remote ControlUsing the remote control SMS TEXT-style keys Entering or editing numeric and text informationNavigation keys Direct number key entrySmart Navigation Available for certain versions only Jump To number keys on the remote controlAdvanced navigation and advanced Streamium functions Navigation viewColour buttons bar Play ViewFor movies Track infoManaging your Streamium account Advanced Philips Media Manager usesAbout ‘My.Philips.com’ Editing media information and creating playlistsMain Menu System Menu Options menuNetwork menu Parental Level Disclaimer Static IP settingsPreferences menu What you need to know about networks WiredAlso 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 PCsAdvanced wireless network information DON’T DOs and DON’Ts of securing your wireless networkZ7A Entering an encryption keyWEP key conversion table F66Setting the encryption key for your Wireless Network Adapter Setting the encryption key for the Streamium LCD TVImportant notes ICS configuration and usage issuesPrefered solution Internet connection sharingEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows XP Click ‘OK’ to accept the changed settingsEnabling Internet Connection Sharing ICS Next, check your Network properties as follows Click Start, Settings, and Control PanelEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows 98SE Follow the instructions on the screen, and enter Enabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows MeEnabling Internet Connection Sharing for Windows For Windows XP / Windows Advanced Network problem solvingMovies will not play Glossary Model PROD. no LCD TV Introduction Table of ContentsTelevision keys Remote controlAdjustable stand Rear of set Presentation of the LCD TelevisionVolume Remote control keysQuick installation Installing your television setManual store Other settings in the Install menuProgram sort Description of the adjustments Picture settingsSound adjustments Feature settingsFormats Press You will obtain TeletextUsing in PC monitor mode Using the radioTo select connected equipment Connecting peripheral equipmentVideo recorder with decoder Satellite receiver, decoder, CDV, games, etcAmplifier HeadphonesGlossary TipsGeneral Points Model PROD. no
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