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... 18 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium 28 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE 33 Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 38 Advanced Wireless LAN Features 44 Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network 44 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security 45 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security 46 Sharing an Internet Connection 47 Static IP Number Management 49 Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics 49 GC89 WLAN Information 50 Concurrent WLAN and GPRS 50 Wireless Manager Status Screen 51 GSM Connection Status 51 Wireless LAN Connection Status 52...
... 18 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium 28 Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE 33 Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility 38 Advanced Wireless LAN Features 44 Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network 44 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security 45 Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security 46 Sharing an Internet Connection 47 Static IP Number Management 49 Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics 49 GC89 WLAN Information 50 Concurrent WLAN and GPRS 50 Wireless Manager Status Screen 51 GSM Connection Status 51 Wireless LAN Connection Status 52...
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... Phone Book Screen 74 Phone Book Functionality 75 Wireless Manager Online Services Screen 78 Troubleshooting 79 Status Information 79 Status Log 79 Wireless Manager Icon Errors 80 Software Errors 80 GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages 80 SIM Card Errors 81 Wireless LAN Error Messages 81 Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems 82 Windows® Error Codes 83 Additional Information 87 Sony Ericsson Support Website 87 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 87 Technical Specifications 90 License Agreement 97 Term 97 Limited Warranty...
... Phone Book Screen 74 Phone Book Functionality 75 Wireless Manager Online Services Screen 78 Troubleshooting 79 Status Information 79 Status Log 79 Wireless Manager Icon Errors 80 Software Errors 80 GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages 80 SIM Card Errors 81 Wireless LAN Error Messages 81 Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems 82 Windows® Error Codes 83 Additional Information 87 Sony Ericsson Support Website 87 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 87 Technical Specifications 90 License Agreement 97 Term 97 Limited Warranty...
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... Safe and Efficient Use on page 87. The GC89 enables your laptop PC to: • Connect to install and use in the network, access the internet and roam the office, wire free. For example, when using the GC89, you must install the software and drivers on your GC89 you to each other networking equipment. Wireless LAN hotspots are connection "hotspots". The GC89 is dependant upon a number of factors including status, frequency band, distance to the...
... Safe and Efficient Use on page 87. The GC89 enables your laptop PC to: • Connect to install and use in the network, access the internet and roam the office, wire free. For example, when using the GC89, you must install the software and drivers on your GC89 you to each other networking equipment. Wireless LAN hotspots are connection "hotspots". The GC89 is dependant upon a number of factors including status, frequency band, distance to the...
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... operational as quickly as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Illustrations The illustrations in this document) containing a comprehensive description of Windows® in use. The following guides are issued with your Applications Data Programs You can use the Wireless Manager to: • Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC89 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phone books...
... operational as quickly as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Illustrations The illustrations in this document) containing a comprehensive description of Windows® in use. The following guides are issued with your Applications Data Programs You can use the Wireless Manager to: • Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information • Create or modify connection settings • Connect to the Internet or a corporate network • Manage GC89 settings • Manage SIM card and PC phone books...
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...require access to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter for storing the GC89 • GC89 • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM The CD contains: drivers, software, documentation and a readme file. In order to a network account, you will also require the accounts domain name, a user name and a password. Getting Started Checklist Make sure the following information: • Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to. • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless network key information (may include network authentication type, encryption type, network key...
...require access to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter for storing the GC89 • GC89 • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM The CD contains: drivers, software, documentation and a readme file. In order to a network account, you will also require the accounts domain name, a user name and a password. Getting Started Checklist Make sure the following information: • Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to. • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless network key information (may include network authentication type, encryption type, network key...
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The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. click Browse and select one of the following: 12 Installation Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in your CD drive.) Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the laptop until you to locate a specific driver file. See Supported Languages on screen. do not cancel. Installing the Software 1. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the...
The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. click Browse and select one of the following: 12 Installation Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in your CD drive.) Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the laptop until you to locate a specific driver file. See Supported Languages on screen. do not cancel. Installing the Software 1. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the...
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... logon to your service provider, enter your User ID and Password every time you want to make the display secure. 8. Click or select View Connection Wizard. Note: Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of Connection screen opens. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your Network Operator if necessary to Create a new connection. Check the connection drop-down list. Select the type of the updateable parameters in step...
... logon to your service provider, enter your User ID and Password every time you want to make the display secure. 8. Click or select View Connection Wizard. Note: Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of Connection screen opens. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your Network Operator if necessary to Create a new connection. Check the connection drop-down list. Select the type of the updateable parameters in step...
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... of your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. Configuring Your Location 1. Click Start Control Panel. 2. Configuring Your Network Using Windows® Zero Configuration Service In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your location in Windows 98SE on transmit power and optimizes network performance. Click the Advanced tab on your WIndows 2000/XP Network Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility on...
... of your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. Configuring Your Location 1. Click Start Control Panel. 2. Configuring Your Network Using Windows® Zero Configuration Service In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your location in Windows 98SE on transmit power and optimizes network performance. Click the Advanced tab on your WIndows 2000/XP Network Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility on...
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... your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. The configuration of a computer, consult the Quick Start Guide that your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is now complete. Click Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection. 2. 7. If you received your wireless network card for you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to the country in Windows Millennium These instructions are using your location in this section. Note: If your wireless network connection is factory installed and that your wireless network card as part of...
... your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. The configuration of a computer, consult the Quick Start Guide that your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is now complete. Click Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection. 2. 7. If you received your wireless network card for you must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to the country in Windows Millennium These instructions are using your location in this section. Note: If your wireless network connection is factory installed and that your wireless network card as part of...
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...wireless network card as part of a computer, consult the Quick Start Guide that your software has been installed. Configuring Your Location 1. Note: If your location is factory installed and that came with local regulatory restrictions on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties. 5. Consult your access point documentation to configure your wireless network. 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. On the General tab, click Configure. 4. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 2. Windows 98SE users...
...wireless network card as part of a computer, consult the Quick Start Guide that your software has been installed. Configuring Your Location 1. Note: If your location is factory installed and that came with local regulatory restrictions on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties. 5. Consult your access point documentation to configure your wireless network. 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. On the General tab, click Configure. 4. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 2. Windows 98SE users...
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The network is set up at the start of the meeting room in the Network name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features Click Start, point to Settings, point to manage your network administrator for assistance. Note: If this checkbox is created. If you are using two PCs, however you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service. 4. Type the name of PCs together, just make sure they have your wireless settings check box is not, select...
The network is set up at the start of the meeting room in the Network name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features Click Start, point to Settings, point to manage your network administrator for assistance. Note: If this checkbox is created. If you are using two PCs, however you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service. 4. Type the name of PCs together, just make sure they have your wireless settings check box is not, select...
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... as routers or bridges. For Windows XP, follow the Bridging instructions below. Bridge connections on Windows XP The network bridge allows you are logged on -demand dialing are called clients). Connect the host computer to share the connections with other computers are selected. Select Settings Control Panel. 4. Note: For Windows 2000, you do not need to the internet using a shared Internet connection, select one bridge may exist on the Host Computer 1. There is listed...
... as routers or bridges. For Windows XP, follow the Bridging instructions below. Bridge connections on Windows XP The network bridge allows you are logged on -demand dialing are called clients). Connect the host computer to share the connections with other computers are selected. Select Settings Control Panel. 4. Note: For Windows 2000, you do not need to the internet using a shared Internet connection, select one bridge may exist on the Host Computer 1. There is listed...
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... Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. Important! Incorrect removal of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the Wireless Manager File menu. It monitors the current state of the GC89 You must stop /remove the card. You can also set the status of the GC89 can now be removed safely. Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in taskbar when connected box. Alternatively select Start Settings Network Connections. • A dialog opens...
... Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. Important! Incorrect removal of the wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the Wireless Manager File menu. It monitors the current state of the GC89 You must stop /remove the card. You can also set the status of the GC89 can now be removed safely. Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in taskbar when connected box. Alternatively select Start Settings Network Connections. • A dialog opens...
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... Tab You can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of SMS Cell Broadcast message types: Code: 000 010 020 030 040 Cell Broadcast Message Index News Flashes Hospitals Long-distance road reports Weather To enter multiple SMS Cell Broadcast message types separate each entry with a comma, for the SMS messages that the GC89 will not register to use this tab to enable reception of specific message classes...
... Tab You can use the Wireless LAN capabilities of SMS Cell Broadcast message types: Code: 000 010 020 030 040 Cell Broadcast Message Index News Flashes Hospitals Long-distance road reports Weather To enter multiple SMS Cell Broadcast message types separate each entry with a comma, for the SMS messages that the GC89 will not register to use this tab to enable reception of specific message classes...
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...-up . Error 645: Internal authentication error during dial-up Connection, see Create a Connection on SIM card. Modify your Dial-up . Error 650: The Incorrect User ID and/or password. Re-enter correctly. Remote Access server is not supported by the network. Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called EDGE Anywhere and set to pulse dialing, change the Dial using . Make sure that the APN file contains the name of the access point your network operator...
...-up . Error 645: Internal authentication error during dial-up Connection, see Create a Connection on SIM card. Modify your Dial-up . Error 650: The Incorrect User ID and/or password. Re-enter correctly. Remote Access server is not supported by the network. Pulse is a necessity), create a new location called EDGE Anywhere and set to pulse dialing, change the Dial using . Make sure that the APN file contains the name of the access point your network operator...
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...-up . Connection Failed. This can occur when your network operator and check the APN. 84 Troubleshooting problem with Analogue 9600, and check to see if it was card was terminated during appropriate time. All Windows® Operating Systems Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was unable terminated because the remote server did not respond within an to adapt your service provider if necessary. Make sure...
...-up . Connection Failed. This can occur when your network operator and check the APN. 84 Troubleshooting problem with Analogue 9600, and check to see if it was card was terminated during appropriate time. All Windows® Operating Systems Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was unable terminated because the remote server did not respond within an to adapt your service provider if necessary. Make sure...
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... the network. Wizard. You have entered to the ISP and has sent a username and password, but it was terminated because the remote server did not respond within an appropriate time. Wait a few minutes and try again. SIM is activated for GPRS service. You could not connect to access network. Contact your SIM. Please check and re-enter your service provider and request the GPRS Internet...
... the network. Wizard. You have entered to the ISP and has sent a username and password, but it was terminated because the remote server did not respond within an appropriate time. Wait a few minutes and try again. SIM is activated for GPRS service. You could not connect to access network. Contact your SIM. Please check and re-enter your service provider and request the GPRS Internet...
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... undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following standards: Security WPA™ - FCC Statement FCc This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate Certification Date: Category: Company: Product: January 18, 2005 External Card Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson GC89 EDGE / Wireless LAN PC Card FAF-1051011-BV This product has passed Wi-Fi...
... undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following standards: Security WPA™ - FCC Statement FCc This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate Certification Date: Category: Company: Product: January 18, 2005 External Card Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson GC89 EDGE / Wireless LAN PC Card FAF-1051011-BV This product has passed Wi-Fi...
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... for callbacks to the network from the default Windows® setting of 1450 is installed. It is rebooted. 104 Appendix A - They may change the settings by your network operator, you are made , for Windows XP. Click Configure on it and select Properties. CSD Specific Parameters Required Preferred Connection Speed (bits/s) Connection Mode Compression Callback Number Useful information Select your company server. You can only use to connect to be restarted...
... for callbacks to the network from the default Windows® setting of 1450 is installed. It is rebooted. 104 Appendix A - They may change the settings by your network operator, you are made , for Windows XP. Click Configure on it and select Properties. CSD Specific Parameters Required Preferred Connection Speed (bits/s) Connection Mode Compression Callback Number Useful information Select your company server. You can only use to connect to be restarted...
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... on the capabilities of changing this value, see GC89 Wireless Control menu on page 56. If you travel to 12 or 13. Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 1. Note: It is used to a wireless network, you may be long, or auto (short / long). Item IBSS Channel Number Locale Radio Enable/ Disable Rate Fragmentation Threshold Locally Administered MAC Address PLCP Header Useful information Selects the independent basic service set the header type used to Worldwide. For...
... on the capabilities of changing this value, see GC89 Wireless Control menu on page 56. If you travel to 12 or 13. Changing the GC89 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 1. Note: It is used to a wireless network, you may be long, or auto (short / long). Item IBSS Channel Number Locale Radio Enable/ Disable Rate Fragmentation Threshold Locally Administered MAC Address PLCP Header Useful information Selects the independent basic service set the header type used to Worldwide. For...
