Arcadyan Technology WN4501M WIRELESS USB ADAPTER 11g User Manual SNU6500 English
Arcadyan Technology Corporation WIRELESS USB ADAPTER 11g SNU6500 English
USERS MANUAL

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European Regulations
This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Following this Directive, this product can be brought into service in the following states:

4Important safety information
4 Safety Precautions
4 Environmental information
4 Disclaimer
5 What’s in the box
6 Introduction
6 What are wireless network connections?
6 Factors determining your network range and network speed
6 Securing your wireless network
7 Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps
8 Install
8 Install the drivers
9 Install hardware for Windows
10 Connect
12 Advanced
12 Securing your wireless network
13 Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network
14 Accessing your wireless network setting.
14 What do the settings mean
17 Network terminology
19 Glossary of terms
20 Technical specifications
20 Troubleshooting
23 FCC complicance
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• Please install and connect the product in the order as described in the “Quick
Start Guide” booklet only. This assures best installation results with the least
technical hassles.
• Please read this manual and the “Quick Start Guide” booklet carefully before
using the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps; and keep these
documents for future reference.
• The most recent downloads and information on this product will be available
through our web site www.philips.com/support
• During set-up and installation, it may be helpful to have the instructions for your
PC and other network components at hand.
Safety Precautions
• Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance
from other radio services.
• Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources.
• The product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No object filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.
• Keep the product away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
• Allow a sufficient amount of free space all around the product for adequate
ventilation.
• Do not open this product. Contact your Philips retailer if you experience
technical difficulties.
Environmental information
All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make
the packaging easily separable into two mono materials: cardboard (box) and
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).Your set consists of materials that can be
recycled if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations
regarding the disposal of packing materials and old equipment.
Disclaimer
This product is provided by “Philips”  “as is” and without any express or implied
warranty of any kind of warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
In no event shall Philips be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary,
or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute
goods or services; loss of information, data, or profits; or business interruption)
howsoever caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of
inability to use this product, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Philips further does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information,
text, graphics, links or other items transmitted by this product.
Important safety information

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What’s in the box
Wireless USB Adapter 11g True turbo
108 Mbps
Quick Start Guide
USB 2.0 cable
Installation CD
What else you’ll need or
Computer  Wireless Basestation Other wireless devices
USB port
Windows 2000/XP

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Thank you for purchasing the Philips Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo
108 Mbps. This Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is a WiFi (IEEE
802.11g) compatible USB device. It fully supports high data rates up to 108 Mbps with
automatic fallback to lower speeds for secure operation at lower data rates in even
the most difficult of wireless environments.
In this manual we will expand on how to install, configure, and use your Wireless
USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps.
This chapter will give you background information on wireless networks and their
security in general.
What are wireless network connections?
Your wireless network adapter uses a wireless protocol
(called IEEE 802.11g or WiFi) to communicate with other network computers by
means of radio transmissions.WiFi radio waves travel outwards from the antenna in
all directions, and can transmit through walls and floors.Wireless transmissions can
theoretically reach up to 450 meters in an open environment and reach speeds of up
to 108 megabits per second (Mbps) at close range. However, the actual network
range and data throughput rate will be less, depending on the wireless link quality.
Factors determining your network range and network
speed
• The environment: Radio signals can travel farther outside of buildings, and if the
wireless components are in direct line of sight to one another. Putting wireless
components in high places helps avoid physical obstacles and provides better
coverage.
• Building construction such as metal framing and concrete or masonry walls and
floors will reduce radio signal strength. Avoid putting wireless components next
to walls and other large, solid objects; or next to large metal objects such as
computers, monitors, and appliances.
• Wireless signal range, speed, and strength can be affected by interference from
neighbouring wireless networks and devices. Electro-magnetic devices such as
televisions, radios, microwave ovens, and cordless phones, especially those with
frequencies in the 2.4 GHz range, may also interfere with wireless transmission.
• Standing or sitting too close to wireless equipment can also affect radio signal
quality.
• Adjusting the antenna: Do not place antennas next to large pieces of metal,
because this might cause interference.
Securing your wireless network
As wireless computer networks use radio signals, it is possible for other wireless
network devices outside your immediate area to pick up the wireless signals and
either connect to your network or to capture the network traffic.Therefore, you
should always enable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi Protected Access
(WPA) network encryption key to help prevent unauthorised connections or the
possibility of eavesdroppers listening in on your network traffic.
For an example of how to secure your network, please see the chapter on “An
example of how to secure your wireless network”.
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Introduction 

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1 USB Connector to PC
For connecting the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps to the USB
port of your PC.
The difference between USB 2.0 and USB 1.1:
- USB 2.0 wireless speed is max. 108 Mbps
- USB 1.1 wireless speed is max. 11 Mbps
2 Integrated antenna
Built-in antenna for establishing wireless connections.
3 Indicator LED
Displays the network status.
LED LED Meaning
colour • Off when not connected or with PC switched off.
PWR/ACT Blue • On when receiving power and ready for operation.
• Blinking when transmitting data (network activity).
4 Label with MAC address
The designation consisting of 12 characters (e.g. 00:30:F1:A1:F4:A5 or, in general,
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) is the unique MAC address of this network device. Some safety
features or network identification purposes need this MAC address.

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Install
Install the drivers
Place the Installation CD in the CD-drive
Select Agree
If this screen does not appear, start the CD manually
1 Open My Computer
2 Open CD-drive
3 Open Setup.exe
Click on the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps photo
Click on Install software
Choose your situation:
Either: Infrastructure (a) Or: Ad-Hoc  (b)
Click   Click  

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Wait until you see this window
Connect your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps to the
computer
1 Take the USB cable
2 Plug the square connector of the USB cable into the Wireless USB Adapter
11g True Turbo 108 Mbps
3 Plug the Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps into one of the
USB ports on your computer 
The difference between USB 2.0 and USB 1.1:
- USB 2.0 wireless speed is max. 108 Mbps
- USB 1.1 wireless speed is max. 11 Mbps
Install hardware for Windows
Either: Windows 2000
• No Additional actions needed
Or: Windows XP / Windows XP Service Pack 1
1 Select Next
2 Select Finish

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View the available wireless networks
1 Select No, not this time
2 Select Next
3 Select Next
4 Select Finish
Click on finish
> Your Wireless USB Adapter 11g True Turbo 108 Mbps is ready for use
after the reboot
Connect
Connect to your network
Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program
Double click on the tray icon
If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, 
double-click this icon

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View the available wireless networks
1 Select Site Survey
2 Click on Scan
3 Double click on your wireless Network Name
When asked:
Input Security credentials
1 Select your Authentication Type
2 Select your Key Type
3 Select Use Passphrase if applicable
4 Enter your encryption Key
See the user manual of your basestation on how to identify these security
credentials.
TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on
page 15.
Store your profile details
Select Save
Activate the current profile
Select Apply Changes

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Advanced
Securing your wireless network.
Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program
Double click on the tray icon
If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, 
double-click this icon.
Go to security settings
1 Select Configuration tab
2 Select Security tab
3 Click on Security off, to switch it on
Input Security credentials
1 Select your Authentication Type
2 Select your Key Type if applicable
3 Select Use Passphrase if applicable
4  Enter your encryption Key
See the user manual of your basestation on how to identify these security
credentials.
TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on
page 15.
Store your profile details
Select Save
Activate the current profile
Select Apply Changes
Configure other devices
Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name (SSID), Ad-Hoc
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Setup of an Ad Hoc computer network
Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program
Double click on the tray icon
If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, 
double-click this icon.
Create an Ad-Hoc wireless network
1 Click on Configuration
2 Click on Common
3  Enter the wireless Network Name (SSID)
4 Select Ad-Hoc as operating mode
5 Select the Network Type
Go to the Security settings
1 Select Security tab
2 Click on Security off, to switch it on
Setup the encryption
1 Select your Authentication Type
2 Select your Key Type
3 Select Use Passphrase if applicable
4  Enter your encryption Key
TIP for more information on encryption see “Configuration – sub-tab Security“ on
page 15.
Saving the profile settings
1 Click on New
2 Enter the Profile name
3 Click OK
Activating the new profile’s settings
4 Click on Apply
Configure other devices
Make sure other networked devices use the same Network Name (SSID), Ad-Hoc
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Accessing your wireless network setting.
Start Philips Wireless Network Manager program
Double click on the tray icon
If the Philips Wireless Network Manager does not start, 
double-click this icon.
What do the settings mean
The Philips Wireless Network Manager program has five main tabs with information
and settings.
Note: The Wireless On/Off button appears on the bottom of every tab to give you
control over enabling and disabling the wireless link.
•Configuration
The Configuration tab lets you manage your profiles, and gives you access to your
wireless network and encryption settings.
Select profile – A profile is a set of all settings needed for a particular wireless
connection. If you want to change between wireless networks, you can simply switch
from one saved profile to the other.
Use the New, Save and Delete buttons for managing your profiles.
Auto Profile On/Off
When Auto Profile is On, the New profile and Save profile buttons will be disabled.
After you Apply Changes a profile will automatically be created with your network
settings
The Configuration tab contains two sub-tabs:  Common and Security. See below
for an explanation of the settings of these sub-tabs.
•Configuration – sub-tab Common
Network Name – Input a wireless network name for the wireless network to
which you want to connect. Alternatively, use the Site Survey tab to choose from the
list of available Network Names. (Default: philips.)
Operating Mode – Set the operation mode to Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) for network
configurations that do not have a Wireless Base Station, and to Infrastructure for
configurations with a wireless base station. 
(Infrastructure is the default setting.)
Transmit Rate – Auto will automatically negotiate the highest possible wireless
network speed. Or set a lower speed manually. Lower speeds will give better range.
Channel – If you are setting up an Ad Hoc wireless network, set the channel
number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless devices in your
group. However, if you are connecting to a network via a base station, then the
channel is automatically set to the channel of the base station to which the adapter
connects. The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is set to Ad Hoc
(Peer-to-Peer).
Power Save – Click the box if you want to use power management to reduce your
portable computer's consumption of battery power and still keep the computer
available for immediate use.
IMPORTANT: All computers and wireless network devices in the same network
should have the same Network Name (SSID) and the same encryption key for
wireless security. In Ad Hoc mode, you must also specify the same radio channel for
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•Configuration – sub-tab Security
First, click the Security ON/OFF button to enable or disable wireless security.
Authentication Type – Choose WEP or WPA-PSK depending on the type of
wireless security in the rest of your wireless network.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) are
implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless
network.
Key Type – For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to the highest
number of bits. E.g. a 128-bit setting gives you a higher level of security than 64-bit.
IMPORTANT: The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless
network.
Use Passphrase –  If Passphrase is selected, security keys for WEP encryption are
generated from your passphrase string. If encryption is set to 128 bit, only Key 1 is
generated. If encryption is set to 64 bit, Keys 1-4 are generated.You must use the
same Passphrase and Default Key settings on all the other stations in your network.
Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. 
The WPA (WiFi Protected Access) implemented in this Wireless USB
Adapter11g True Turbo 108 Mpbs uses an alphanumeric password between 8 and 63
characters long. This password may include symbols and spaces. IMPORTANT: You
must use the same encryption key throughout your network.
Apply changes – Click on “Apply changes” to activate the changes you made.
Key 1-4 – If the Key Type is set to Hex, the security keys are four 10 digit keys for
the 64-bit WEP setting and four 26-digit keys for the 128-bit WEP setting.
(The hexadecimal digits can be 0~9 & A~F, e.g. D7 0A 9C 7F E5.)
Default Key – Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer. If you
are using a key generated from the passphrase, you must use the same passphrase
and key on each wireless device.
•Link information
The Link information tab displays information on the wireless network name
(SSID) to which there is a wireless connection: the signal strength, Troughput history,
current connection speed, channel and Basestation Name ID (MAC).
•IP information
The IP information tab displays information on the Host Name, 
IP Address, IP Netmask, and Gateway.
This window also contains buttons for releasing and renewing the IP address. This
is done to bring a computer back onto the network after moving it to a different
location, or after experiencing an unexpected outage. 
First release, then renew the IP address. Computers on DHCP networks often (but
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•Site Survey
Selecting the Site Survey tab displays a list of available wireless network access points.
Next, click Scan to update the list.
It shows you the following information:
• Network type shows the network setup
• The name of the wireless connection (Network Name, or SSID)
• Network mode shows which WIFI standard is used
• An icon reflecting if encryption is enabled
• Signal strength
• Channel that is used by the network
• MAC address of the device
Double-click one of the network names to open the Profile Wizard for establishing a
wireless connection with that network.
•Version information
Selecting this tab displays vendor and version information.

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Read this chapter if you want to know how to interpret the terminology used in this
manual.
A network provides a means of communication between two or more computers
(and other devices) that are connected to each other through wired or wireless
means.
At each computer, you will need a network adapter or Network Interface Card
(NIC) to be able to connect the computer to the network cable. Examples are:
Ethernet cable
Ethernet notebook adapter
Already built-in
At each computer, you will need to install a WiFi wireless adapter to be able to
connect to another wireless enabled device. Examples are:
Wireless USB adapter
Wireless notebook adapter 11g
Already built-in
Network terminology
WIRED
ETHERNET
WIRELESS

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In a network, the computers need to be able to connect to each other physically.
Therefore, another important network property is how the computers connect to
each other, either directly or through a central device. 
ONE-ON-ONE WIRED NETWORK
also known as: Direct connection (max. 2 PCs)
NOTE: Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect two computers directly to each
other.
WIRED NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs
Use a hub or switch to connect more than 2 PCs to each other.
NOTE: Use straight-through Ethernet cables to connect the computers to the
central device (hub/switch).
HOW TO INTERCONNECT WIRED NETWORKS
Use a gateway router to connect one network to another (e.g. to the Internet, also
known as WAN).
ONE-ON-ONE WIRELESS NETWORK
Also known as: Ad Hoc / Peer-to-Peer 
WIRELESS NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs
Also known as: Ad Hoc / Peer-to-Peer
The wireless medium forms a hub in and of itself. No hardware hub is needed.
CONNECTING WIRELESS TO WIRED NETWORKS
also known as: Infrastructure / Access Point
Use a wireless base station.
Central devices, like a hub, switch, router or wireless access point may be stand-
alone devices or built into a computer.
•A hub has multiple ports and serves as a central connection point for
communication lines from all computers on a wired network. It copies all data
arriving at one port to the other ports. A switch is similar to a hub, but is able to
handle different network speeds at each port.
•Gateway routers and wireless access points route network traffic from one
network to another (e.g. from a wired network to the Internet, or from a
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Glossary of terms
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically
configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home network. 
DNS Server Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet
host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses . A DNS
server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP
addresses, so that when a domain name is requested , the user is sent to the proper
IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network
is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
DSL Modem DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your
existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.
Ethernet A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by
special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second
(Mbps).
HPNA Home Phone line Networking Alliance, which is an association of
corporations (including ) working to ensure the adoption of a single, unified phone
line networking standard. Your Home Connect home network gateway is compliant
with HPNA Specification 2.0, which allows networking speeds of up to 1 million bits
per second (Mbps) using your existing home phone lines.
IP Address IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four
numbers separated by periods, that identifies an single, unique Internet computer
host. Example: 192.34.45.8.
ISP Gateway Address(see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an
IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office. This address is required
only when using a cable or DSL modem.
ISP Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to
the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
LAN Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected
together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network
is considered a LAN.
MAC Address MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the
hardware address of a device connected to a network.
NAT Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on
your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Home
Connect home network gateway, you can access the Internet from any computer on
your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method
of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for
Ethernet connections.
Secondary Dial-Up A secondary dial-up phone number is used by your ISP in case
your primary dial-up number has too many other customers accessing it. The
secondary dial-up phone number will be used if your primary dial-up phone number
cannot be accessed. 
SPI Stateful Packet Inspection. SPI is the type of corporate-grade Internet security
provided by your Home Connect home network gateway. Using SPI, the gateway acts
as a "firewall," protecting your network from computer hackers.
Subnet Mask A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information
provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is used
to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to
valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must assigned by
InterNIC).
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard
protocol for data transmission over the Internet.
WAN Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in
geographically separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet
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Technical specifications
Radio IEEE 802.11g
Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS)
Orthological Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
Antenna Type Built-in antenna
Data Rate 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 6 / 9 / 11 /12 / 18 / 24 / 36 /
48 / 54 / 72 / 96 / 108 Mbps
Host interface USB specification version 2.0 (max.
108 Mbps) & 1.1 (max. 11 Mbps)
Power consumption 
send / receive Approx. 500 mA / 420 mA
Dimensions
(h x w x d)  22 x 79 x 93 mm
Weight Approx. 55 g (adapter only)
Operating 
Temperature 0 ~ 55°C
Storage 
Temperature –20 ~ 75°C
Humidity 5 ~ 90% non-condensing
Troubleshooting
Please, check the following troubleshooting items and our web site
www.philips.com/support before contacting our technical support.
Problem Possible cause Solution
ADAPTER INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
Your PC cannot find USB Adapter not Make sure the USB cable is securely 
the Wireless USB connected. connected to the USB connectors of 
Adapter or the net- both the adapter and of your PC.
work driver does
not install correctly. USB Adapter damaged Check for any hardware problems,
such as physical damage to the
adapter's connector.
USB Adapter or port  Try to connect the adapter to 
defective.  another USB port. 
If this also fails, test your computer
with another USB device that is
known to operate correctly.
Conflicting network If there are other network adapters 
adapters. in the computer, they may be causing
conflicts. Remove all other adapters
from the computer and test the
wireless adapter separately.
If it still does not work, try re-installing the wireless USB adapter 11g from the
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Problem Possible cause Solution
NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS
If the Link LED on  PC or other network Make sure the computer and other 
the Wireless USB devices switched off. network devices are receiving power.
Adapter 11g True 
Turbo 108 Mbps does 
not light, or if you 
cannot access any 
network resources 
from the computer.
No access to a Service unavailable. Check that you have enabled and 
Windows or Net- configured the service correctly.
Ware service on the If you cannot connect to a particular 
network. server, be sure that you have access
rights and a valid ID and password.
If you cannot access the Internet, be
sure you have configured your system
for TCP/IP.
If your wireless Base Station / Access  Make sure the access point that the 
adapter cannot Point is switched off. station is associated with is powered 
communicate with a on.
computer in the Range too long  Reposition your Wireless Adapter.
network when (weak radio signal).
configured for
Infrastructure mode. Wrong settings Make sure the SSID and the network
encryption key are the same as those
used by the wireless access point.
Network speed  USB 1.1 port used  Connect the wireless adapter to a 
does not  in stead of USB 2.0. hi-speed USB 2.0 port for maximum 
exceed 11 Mbps. speed.
Other network  Make sure all network components 
components are  are suitable for high network speeds.
unsuitable for higher 
network speeds.

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English  
Hereby, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, declares that this SNU6500 is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Finnish 
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laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch
Hierbij verklaart, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC dat het toestel
SNU6500 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
French 
Par la présente, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, déclare que l'appareil
SNU6500 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE
Swedish 
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står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish 
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følgende udstyr SNU6500 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF
German 
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Gerätes SNU6500 mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Greek
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Accessories   O SNU6500 O  O  O
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999/5/
Italian 
Con la presente Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC dichiara che questo
SNU6500 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish 
Por medio de la presente, Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC, declara que el
SNU6500 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Portuguese 
Philips Consumer Electronics, BLC P&A CC declara que este SNU6500 está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

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FCC compliance 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules (U.S.A.). 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. 
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radion & your body.
IMPORTANT
Any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved
by the guarantee or manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate such
equipment.
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Guarantee certificate
Certificat de garantie
Garantieschein
Garantiebewijs
Certificado de garantia
Certificato di garanzia
Certificado de garantia
Garantibevis
Garanticertifikat
Garantibevis
Takuutodistus
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0682
Type:  SNU6500
Serial nr:  _____________________________________________________________________
Date of purchase - Date de la vente - Verkaufsdatum - Aankoopdatum - Fecha de compra - Date d’acquisito - 
Data da adquirição - Gía a - Inköpsdatum - Anskaffelsesdato - Kjøpedato - Oatopäivä - 
year warranty
année garantie
Jahr Garantie
jaar garantie
año garantia
anno garanzia
 
år garanti
år garanti
år garanti
vuosi takuu
año garantia
Dealer’s name, address and signature
Nom, adresse et signature du revendeur
Name, Anschrift und Unterschrift des Händlers
Naam, adres en handtekening v.d. handelaar
Nombre, direccion y firma del distribudor
Nome, indirizzo e firma del fornitore
!a"#$, %&'( )a& (#a* "( #. #'("
Återförsäljarens namn, adress och signatur
Forhandlerens navn, adresse og unterskrift
Forhandlerens navn, adresse og unterskrift
Jälleenmyyjän nimi, osoite ja allekirjoitus
Nome, morada e assinature da loja

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.
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Product Specifications 
SNU6500 
IEEE 802.11g (Super G) USB2.0 Adapter 
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Revision History 
Edition #  Reason for revision  Issue date  Written by 
V 0.1  ♦  Initial Document  Dec. 2,2004  Jason Lee 
V 0.2  ♦  Updated to Philips doc  Dec. 13,2004  Luuk Pals 
V 0.3  ♦  Updated to Philips doc  Dec. 14, 2004  Jason Lee 

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Table of Contents 
Revision History ____________________________________________________________ 2 
Table of Contents ___________________________________________________________ 3 
Introduction________________________________________________________________5 
Introduction____________________________________________________________5 
Scope: This chapter describes the hardware architecture and product features for the 
Wireless USB adapter ____________________________________________________ 5 
Product Features ________________________________________________________5 
Applications ___________________________________________________________6 
Chapter 1  Appearance ________________________________________6 
PCB Dimension : must be filled in by Arcdyan ________________________________7 
Chapter 2  Hardware___________________________________________8 
General Overview _______________________________________________________8 
Main Chipset Information_________________________________________________8 
Product specifications: ___________________________________________________9 
Philips Codes number ____________________________________________________9 
USB cable ____________________________________________________________ 10 
Dimensions (folded)mm _________________________________________________ 10 
User instruction ________________________________________________________10 
CDROM _____________________________________________________________10 
Gift box ______________________________________________________________10 
Shipping carton ________________________________________________________ 11 
Modulation Rate _______________________________________________________13 
Chapter 3  Software___________________________________________ 15 
Operating System Supported______________________________________________ 15 
Security ______________________________________________________________15 
Configuration Utility____________________________________________________15 
SW User interface specification.___________________________________________ 16 

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Packaging. ____________________________________________________________ 16 
Default SW settings_____________________________________________________16 
Approbation Requirement________________________________________________ 16 
References__________________________________________________________ 16 
Signed for agreement: _______________________________________________________ 18 

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Introduction 
Introduction 
The SNU6500 Wireless USB Adapter is a set containing: 
•  1 x Wireless USB Adapter 
•  1x USB2.0 Cable 
•  1x Before You Start Card ( BYSC) 
•  1x CD rom with PC connection wizard software + User Manual ( 12 languages) 
•  1x Giftbox 
SNU6500 is an industrial wireless 802.11g USB2.0 Adapter which enables wireless 
networking systems to attain data transmission speeds up to 108 megabits-per-second (Mbps), 
USB v2.0 while remaining backward compatible to the existing installed base of over 15 
million Wi-Fi systems worldwide. It supports operation to both the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 
802.11g standards. 
SNU6500 enables a next generation of high-data-rate platforms for operation in the 2.4 GHz 
band that deliver a five-fold speed increase.    SNU6500 incorporates the 802.11g standard's 
mandatory modulation schemes—Complementary Code Keying (CCK), which is used in 
802.11b, and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), used in 802.11g.   
Scope: This chapter describes the hardware architecture and product features for the 
Wireless USB adapter   
Product Features 
•  High speed for wireless LAN connection, up at 108 Mbps data rate. 
•  Backward compatible to the existing IEEE 802.11b WLAN infrastructure. 
•  An user-friendly utility to configure SSID, security setup and site survey.   
•  Wireless data encryption with 64, 128 encryption for security. 
•  Support USB v2.0   
•  IEEE 802.11g Direct Sequence high rate compatible. 
•  IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence high rate compatible. 
•  High data rate    108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps 

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•  Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment. 
•  RC4 wireless data encryption with 64 and 128 bits encryption for security.(WEP) 
•  Built-in antenna 
•  User-friendly text input WEP Key by any text (comply with Atheros) or Hex input. 
•  Site survey tool to scan and easily join all nearby base stations. 
•  Support RTS and CTS threshold control for better throughput. 
•  Driver upgradeable. 
•  Supports for 802.1x, WPA, WPA2,TKIP   
•  USB 2.0 cable for connection to PC/laptop. 
•  CD with Driver and Utility (Arcadyan) , Install Wizard (Philips) 
Applications 
♦  Home networking for device sharing. 
♦  Wireless multimedia. 
♦  Wireless office for extension Ethernet range. 
♦  Mobile networking for notebook PC, Desktop PC, Monitor, PDA with USB port ready 
device. 
Chapter 1   Appearance 
LED 1  Name  Color  Function 
OFF Power  Blue Off: Power off 
ON  Power  Blue  On : Power on   
Blink Power  Blue Blinking: activity, data 
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PCB Dimension : must be filled in by Arcdyan 
PCB size: 6.9 x 4.7cm 
Same housing as used for the Philips CPWUA054 adapter. By re-using the housing the 
development time will decrease and time to market is as fast as possible. 

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Chapter 2   Hardware 
General Overview 
♦  USB 2.0 Interface and 802.11 g chipset-on-board design. 
♦  Antenna:  1. Internal two Antenna 
2. External LNA module antennaÆ No external antenna 
2.1 Hardware Architecture 
The Hardware architecture displayed below is delivered from the specification of    Arcadyan 
The architecture is based on the Atheros chipset   
Hardware Architecture: 
Main Chipset Information 
2.1.1  Atheros AR5523+AR2112 
2.1.2  An IEEE 802.11g MAC + Baseband processor, on-chip SRAM memory and USB2.0 
interface. Radio-on-Chip (RoC). A zero-IF direct down conversion transceiver.   
AR2112
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2.4GHz power amplifier. 5GHz SiGe monolithic VCO. 
Product specifications: 
Philips Codes number 
Type number  12NC  Supplied to 
SNU6500/00  9082 100 04463  Europe   
SNU6500/37    USA & CA   
Dimensions    Length  92.80mm 
      Width  78.40mm 
      Height  21.40mm 
      Weight  55 g 
         (55 g for wireless USB adapter only) 
Material     PCB   FR4 
   Mechanics  ABS + PC 
Current consumption:  Tx:    500 mA Max 
   Rx:     420 mA Max 
Operating Temperature:  0 ~ 55 oC ambient 
Storage Temperature:    -20 ~ 75 oC 
Humidity:     5 ~ 90% non-condensing 
ESD:      EN61000-4-2, which specifies 4kV contact and 8kV air 
discharge 
Packaging:    In protective bag 

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USB cable 
Dimensions (folded)mm 
                        Length        105 mm 
      Width    32 mm 
      Height    25 mm 
User instruction 
Instruction For Use: 
Dimensions:    
  A5 format, thickness: 15 mm 
Quick Starting Guide: 
Dimensions    
  A5, folded A4 paper 
CDROM 
CDROM packaging    White envelope 120 x 120 mm 
CDROM content   Drivers, installation SW, Instruction For Use, Warranty card 
CDROM printing      Provided by Philips P&A 
Gift box 
Dimensions    Length  251 mm 
      Width  162 mm 
      Height    50 mm 
Printing     Provided by Philips P&A 

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Shipping carton 
Dimensions    Length  545 mm 
      Width  373 mm 
      Height  181 mm 
Number of single units    14 
♦  Frequency Band:     
802.11g Radio : 2.4 GHz   
802.11b Radio : 2.4 GHz 
USA – FCC       2412~2462MHz (Ch1~Ch11) 
     Canada – IC     2412~2462MHz (Ch1~Ch11) 
     Europe – ETSI     2412~2472MHz (Ch1~Ch13) 
     Japan – STD-T66/STD-33  2412~2484MHz (Ch1~Ch14) 
♦  Modulation TYPE: OFDM, CCK 
♦  Operating Channels: 
IEEE 802.11b compliant: 
11 channels (US, Canada) 
13 channels (ETSI) 
14 channels (Japan) 
 IEEE 802.11g compliant: 
11 channels (US, Canada) 
13 channels (Europe, Japan) 
♦  Security: Hardware 64/128-bit WEP, Support for WPA in Windows XP Zero Client 
Configuration 
♦  Transmitted Power: See Table 1(will update later) 
♦  Rates/Sensitivity/Allowable Path Loss: See the Table 2(will update later) 
♦  Regulatory compliance: 
♦  ETSI/ CE 
♦  Current consumption:  TX: 485mA Max; RX: 330mA Max;   
♦  Host Interface:  USB 2.0 

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♦  Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50 oC ambient 
♦  Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70 oC ambient 
♦  Humidity: 5 ~ 90% and must be non-condensing 
♦  ESD: EN61000-4-2, which specifies 4kV contact and 8kV air discharge. 

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Table 1: Modulation Scheme and Transmit Power 
Modulation Rate  Output Power 2.4-2.5GHz (dBm)   
802.11b – 1Mbps  17 
802.11b – 2Mbps  17 
802.11b – 5.5Mbps  17 
802.11b – 11Mbps  17 
Modulation Rate  Output Power 2.4-2.5GHz (dBm)   
802.11g – 6Mbps  14 
802.11g – 9Mbps  14 
802.11g – 12Mbps  14 
802.11g – 18Mbps  14 
802.11g– 24Mbps  13 
802.11g – 36Mbps  13 
802.11g– 48Mbps  12 
802.11g – 54Mbps  12 
802.11g – 108Mbps  12 
Table 2: Typical Range at Which Frame (1000 Bytes PDUs) Packet Error Rate=10% 
Modulation Rate  Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz 
802.11b – 1Mbps  -92 
802.11b – 2Mbps  -89 
802.11b – 5.5Mbps  -85 
802.11b– 11Mbps  -82 

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Modulation Rate  Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) 
802.11g – 6Mbps  -82 
802.11g – 9Mbps  -81 
802.11g – 12Mbps  -79 
802.11g – 18Mbps  -77 
802.11g– 24Mbps  -74 
802.11g – 36Mbps  -70 
802.11g– 48Mbps  -66 
802.11g – 54Mbps  -65 
802.11g – 108Mbps  -65 

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Chapter 3   Software 
Operating System Supported 
♦  Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, 
Security 
♦  Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) supports modes that have 64, and 128 bit keys.   
♦  Support for WPA in Windows XP Zero Client Configuration 
Configuration Utility 
♦  An Utility to set SSID, WEP key and dynamically view configuration. 
Utility + Installer for:   Windows Me 
Windows 2000 
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SW User interface specification.   
The SNU6500 will be supplied with PC software. The software developed for the CPWUA 054can be re-used 
after it is updated. Both the drivers for USB2.0 and 802.11g needs to be added. With the backward compatibility 
of 802.11g standard also the software should enable to view the current connection type (802.11b or 802.11g). 
According document AV84-MMN/LP/03-11-21.01 
Packaging.  
The SNU6500 will be supplied in a gift box with same dimensions as the CPWUA 54. The packaging artwork of 
the CPWUA 054 is available at Arcadyan and needs to be update by Philips to the SNA6500 situation (ie replace 
802.11b by 802.11g etc)   
For silkscreen in Mechanic and Approbation label Philips provide the content , Arcadyan update the print . 
Default SW settings 
Approbation Requirement   
Approbation requirements and documentation for the CPWUA054 (/00 /37 and /50 /87) is 
discussed in the project team. Specification of approbation is communicated via the project 
managers and quality manager of both companies. 
See  reference [6] 
References 
♦  Atheros Reference Design Functional Specification   
♦  IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g Standard 
♦  USB2.0 Specification 

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Reference list 
[1]  NRE on certification costs 20030924 
covers requirements on approbation & safety, including notification per 
country. 
[2]  Quality requirement spec AHQ-LP-16260 
[3]  SW specification document AV84-MMN/LP/03-11-21.01 
[4]  09242003 AR84-PRO_MG_03-064 Rev 1.0 Product spec USB 2.0 cable1 
[5]  Approbation Requirements specification   
1  Color will be Pantone 429C (grey) for connector and cable. 

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WARNING 
This document is intended for internal use only. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is 
required to release this document under any circumstances. 
Signed for agreement: