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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

EN User manual Wireless Range ExtenderSNR6500 Contents Safety Precautions Important safety informationEnvironmental information DisclaimerInstall What’s in the boxPhilips Wireless Base Station elcomeWhat are wireless network connections? ENIntroductionSecuring your wireless network SNR6500CONFIGURATION Your Wireless Range ExtenderLight StatusConnect power to the Wireless Range Extender ENInstallPowering up the Wireless Range Extender WRE and connecting the cables Wireless Base Station Wired Connect the Wireless Range Extender WRE to theConfiguring the Wireless Base Station with Installation CD Configuration Repeater ModeClick Install Software 1 Open My computerCheck if Repeater Mode is shown on the lower left corner. If yes Click LOGIN Enter password if set Enter the IP adress of the Wireless Base Station and click goClick Home Network Settings Click Wireless Open Internet ExplorerClick SAVE SETTINGS Click Install Software Configuration Access Point ModePage Step Securing your Home NetworkClick Security Click Wireless WARNING WEP encryption is still not active at this point WEP encryption is now activeSelect Key Type 104/128bit Encryption Click Site SurveyClick Apply Changes Click View available Wireless NetworksClick Go Click LOGIN Enter password if set Setup the WPA encryptionOpen your Internet browser Enter http//192.168.1.3/in the address bar Click WPASelect WPA/WPA2 Only WPA encryption is now activeClick Go Click NEXT Choose the time zone Click NEXT Set your password Menu Setup WizardOpen your Internet browser Enter http//192.168.1.3 in the address bar Click NEXT Click Scan In Repeater Mode onlyWDS In Repeater Mode only Menu Home Network SettingsSecurity Menu Security SettingsClick ‘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 Configuring your wireless adapter Finding the MAC address of a Network Card EN How to set-up a computer network?MAC address Windows NT4/2000/XPWizard Network Settings 1. Enter a description that helps you recognize the computer For Windows ME and Windows 98SE If you need more information, consult Windows HelpSee earlier on in this chapter for Windows XP and Windows Double-click the ‘Network’ icon Click the ‘Identification’ tabSelect the access options you want, and click ‘OK’ to continue 4. Click on the ‘Configuration’ tab to continue1. Enter a name that is different for each computer 2. Enter the same workgroup name for all computers in the networkIf you need more information, consult Windows Help Click ‘OK’ to accept the changesProblem TroubleshootingCause/Solution Type ipconfigDHCP Glossary of termsPhysical Characteristics Technical SpecificationsEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ∂ÁÁ‡ËÛË 0682