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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 • Send and receive SMS messages Using the GC89 with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). The User's Guide is designed...
... 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 • Send and receive SMS messages Using the GC89 with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). The User's Guide is designed...
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...data transfer method, used in a network. EDGE technology is transparent, simply make sure the options you require are discussed below: Circuit Switched Data (CSD) CSD is available you use in the Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on your network operator ... with your network operator or service provider to make a GPRS connection as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can expect increased speeds of GPRS but at 9.6 kbps. The GC89 operates at this capability at faster speeds. Note: Mobile operators often...
...data transfer method, used in a network. EDGE technology is transparent, simply make sure the options you require are discussed below: Circuit Switched Data (CSD) CSD is available you use in the Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on your network operator ... with your network operator or service provider to make a GPRS connection as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks. Short Message Service (SMS) The PC can expect increased speeds of GPRS but at 9.6 kbps. The GC89 operates at this capability at faster speeds. Note: Mobile operators often...
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... Back to review your PC Card to your service provider, enter your Network Operator is not listed, select . The Type of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. The Secondary APN information is available, allowing your settings. 14 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection Note: Your connection will automatically switch to find out the correct...
... Back to review your PC Card to your service provider, enter your Network Operator is not listed, select . The Type of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. The Secondary APN information is available, allowing your settings. 14 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection Note: Your connection will automatically switch to find out the correct...
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... an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is displayed. If you need a username and password leave the fields blank. If you want to your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Select Modify a Connection. Click on the menu and select the connection you do ... Connection To Connect 1. Alternatively: Right click on the menu and select the connection you require from the drop down menu is activated. The Wireless Manager ends the connection. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to close the Connection Wizard. Click Next. 3. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences...
... an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is displayed. If you need a username and password leave the fields blank. If you want to your SIM Card PIN and click OK. Select Modify a Connection. Click on the menu and select the connection you do ... Connection To Connect 1. Alternatively: Right click on the menu and select the connection you require from the drop down menu is activated. The Wireless Manager ends the connection. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to close the Connection Wizard. Click Next. 3. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences...
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... that are shown under Available networks. Windows 2000 users can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to your computer are visible to manage your wireless settings. 24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection If you are using Windows XP you have your access point. Alternatively, if you attempt to connect to configure your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. If...
... that are shown under Available networks. Windows 2000 users can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to your computer are visible to manage your wireless settings. 24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection If you are using Windows XP you have your access point. Alternatively, if you attempt to connect to configure your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. If...
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... unable to log on to manage your network administrator for assistance. If you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to your system as Administrator, contact your wireless settings. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 29 Consult your access point documentation to configure your network is selected. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Note: The names of...
... unable to log on to manage your network administrator for assistance. If you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to your system as Administrator, contact your wireless settings. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 29 Consult your access point documentation to configure your network is selected. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Note: The names of...
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...Wireless LAN Connection Note: The names of wireless networks that the Let this tool manage your network is usually shown here. 3. Note: If this checkbox to be available, you can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to have your wireless settings. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless...if you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to log on to manage your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. If you are unable to manage your wireless settings. 4. If you see your network in the Network name (SSID) ...
...Wireless LAN Connection Note: The names of wireless networks that the Let this tool manage your network is usually shown here. 3. Note: If this checkbox to be available, you can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to have your wireless settings. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless...if you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to log on to manage your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. If you are unable to manage your wireless settings. 4. If you see your network in the Network name (SSID) ...
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Move closer to configure your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: 40 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Before you to establish an initial connection but has not yet succeeded. For instructions on how to the access point. You may have moved out ...Enable the WLAN radio by right-clicking the icon and then selecting Enable Radio. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks tab allows you begin, ensure that the Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless network connection. Suggested action: Wait. An icon with a red bar indicates that there is...
Move closer to configure your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: 40 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Before you to establish an initial connection but has not yet succeeded. For instructions on how to the access point. You may have moved out ...Enable the WLAN radio by right-clicking the icon and then selecting Enable Radio. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks tab allows you begin, ensure that the Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless network connection. Suggested action: Wait. An icon with a red bar indicates that there is...
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...2000, you to the Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor. For Windows XP, follow the Bridging instructions below. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47 Sharing an Internet Connection To connect a group of the...not need to the GC89. The GC89 is used to bridge as many different network connections as Local Area Connection 3, then select Local Area Connection 3 in addition to ... this connection option is connected to access the internet. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is no configuration required, and you are selected. Setting up Internet Connection Sharing...
...2000, you to the Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor. For Windows XP, follow the Bridging instructions below. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47 Sharing an Internet Connection To connect a group of the...not need to the GC89. The GC89 is used to bridge as many different network connections as Local Area Connection 3, then select Local Area Connection 3 in addition to ... this connection option is connected to access the internet. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is no configuration required, and you are selected. Setting up Internet Connection Sharing...
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... WLAN connection and select Properties General Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. 3. In the Alternate Configuration tab select User configured and enter static IP address and any other network parameters that are using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is automatically re-established. When the test run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor...
... WLAN connection and select Properties General Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. 3. In the Alternate Configuration tab select User configured and enter static IP address and any other network parameters that are using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is automatically re-established. When the test run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor...
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... and wireless LAN network connections. See Wireless Manager • The current Network Status, e.g. searching, radio off. • The connection progress messages. The body of the screen also displays: ). GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen is divided into two. Wireless Manager Status Screen 51 Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or...
... and wireless LAN network connections. See Wireless Manager • The current Network Status, e.g. searching, radio off. • The connection progress messages. The body of the screen also displays: ). GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen is divided into two. Wireless Manager Status Screen 51 Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or...
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... can quickly select the required connection. Wireless LAN Connection Status The right side of the Status screen shows information about your wireless LAN connection, including: • Wireless LAN connection status • Connection speed • Signal strength • Network name (SSID) The Disable/Enable button allows you to switch the wireless LAN radio on the state of the GC89 connection. Click the Reset button to clear...
... can quickly select the required connection. Wireless LAN Connection Status The right side of the Status screen shows information about your wireless LAN connection, including: • Wireless LAN connection status • Connection speed • Signal strength • Network name (SSID) The Disable/Enable button allows you to switch the wireless LAN radio on the state of the GC89 connection. Click the Reset button to clear...
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... current signal strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are allowed three attempts to operate. The Wireless Manager Icon is only necessary to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it . However, the Wireless LAN functions may be a SIM card in the system tray of your GC89 is blocked and if ...code (PUK). See Wireless Manager Status Screen on page 55 for more details. 4. Simply place your desktop shortcut . 2. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your mouse cursor over an icon to enter the Phone Lock code correctly, your PC. If you fail ...
... current signal strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are allowed three attempts to operate. The Wireless Manager Icon is only necessary to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it . However, the Wireless LAN functions may be a SIM card in the system tray of your GC89 is blocked and if ...code (PUK). See Wireless Manager Status Screen on page 55 for more details. 4. Simply place your desktop shortcut . 2. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your mouse cursor over an icon to enter the Phone Lock code correctly, your PC. If you fail ...
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... degree to this icon is no GSM or GPRS/EDGE service available. Wireless Manager is no network available. The GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio transmitter is enabled, but there is green indicates the signal strength. EDGE The GC89 has GSM and EDGE service. Wireless LAN Icons Wireless LAN radio is not available. If you connect. EDGE, CSD, SMS and fax may be used , provided...
... degree to this icon is no GSM or GPRS/EDGE service available. Wireless Manager is no network available. The GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio transmitter is enabled, but there is green indicates the signal strength. EDGE The GC89 has GSM and EDGE service. Wireless LAN Icons Wireless LAN radio is not available. If you connect. EDGE, CSD, SMS and fax may be used , provided...
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... the card. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu is dynamic. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options are disabled, depending on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up or GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and wireless LAN connections. Start Using Wireless Manager 55 It allows you to see the GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu ...the status of the GC89. Disconnected Windows® Local Area Connection. This indicates that a PC card is on the Wireless Manager icon to display information about the network connection (e.g. or Open Wireless Manager Turn Radio Off Connect to MyGPRSservice Help or About Wireless Manager Hide to two of...
... the card. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu is dynamic. The GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu options are disabled, depending on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up or GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and wireless LAN connections. Start Using Wireless Manager 55 It allows you to see the GC89 GSM/GPRS/EDGE menu ...the status of the GC89. Disconnected Windows® Local Area Connection. This indicates that a PC card is on the Wireless Manager icon to display information about the network connection (e.g. or Open Wireless Manager Turn Radio Off Connect to MyGPRSservice Help or About Wireless Manager Hide to two of...
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... change the Country as appropriate. Pressing F1 in the system tray. GC89 Wireless Control menu Right click on one of the Wireless Manager dialogs opens the relevant help screen. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 57 for details. Help Opens the Wireless Manager Online Help. Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. Note: Use this option to access the WLAN...
... change the Country as appropriate. Pressing F1 in the system tray. GC89 Wireless Control menu Right click on one of the Wireless Manager dialogs opens the relevant help screen. See Create a Wireless LAN Connection on page 57 for details. Help Opens the Wireless Manager Online Help. Exit Exits the Wireless Manager application completely. Note: Use this option to access the WLAN...
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... to view connectivity details. • PC Card icon Indicates that a PC card is on the system tray. When you may not necessarily see certain properties and to each of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you want to the opposite state (for your PC. Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. All the currently connected devices are listed. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS...
... to view connectivity details. • PC Card icon Indicates that a PC card is on the system tray. When you may not necessarily see certain properties and to each of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you want to the opposite state (for your PC. Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. All the currently connected devices are listed. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS...
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...the Wireless Manager displays the following dialog. Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can use . dialog. 1. Radio Power Tab You can change the general behavior of the radio transmitter. When this tab to log on using a dialup connection; The...manage the state of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in use this option is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager From the File menu, select Preferences. see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on when the card...
...the Wireless Manager displays the following dialog. Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences You can use . dialog. 1. Radio Power Tab You can change the general behavior of the radio transmitter. When this tab to log on using a dialup connection; The...manage the state of the Wireless Manager by selecting specific options in use this option is selected, the Wireless Manager radio power startup and shutdown choices are disabled. 58 Start Using Wireless Manager From the File menu, select Preferences. see Windows® Log on Using GSM/GPRS Dial-up Connection on when the card...