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... Getting Started 8 Checklist 8 System Requirements 8 Services Available Over the Internet 10 Installation 11 GC89 Hardware Set Up 11 Installing the Software 12 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection 14 GSM/GPRS Connection 14 CSD Connection 15 Modify a Connection 16 ...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...
... Getting Started 8 Checklist 8 System Requirements 8 Services Available Over the Internet 10 Installation 11 GC89 Hardware Set Up 11 Installing the Software 12 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection 14 GSM/GPRS Connection 14 CSD Connection 15 Modify a Connection 16 ...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...
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... 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...
... 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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...bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. It gives you are given below. Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM.... The address is: http://www.SonyEricsson.com General information on -line user manuals, software downloads, and useful information. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson...
...bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. It gives you are given below. Software You will need : • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM.... The address is: http://www.SonyEricsson.com General information on -line user manuals, software downloads, and useful information. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on wireless LAN can be obtained from the Sony Ericsson...
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Installing the Software 1. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is displayed. See Supported Languages on screen. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; The wizard may require you store it in the protective carrier box provided. do...
Installing the Software 1. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Note: If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start dialog. (Where D is displayed. See Supported Languages on screen. follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; The wizard may require you store it in the protective carrier box provided. do...
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... a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5a.inf) on a Windows 98SE/ME machine GC89 CD-ROM Location D:\Driver\Driver9x D:\Driver\Driver2k D:\WLAN-2K D:\WLAN-9x In the above table, D is referred to as your GC89. The Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by the Wizard and click Open. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start before installation starts...
... a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5a.inf) on a Windows 98SE/ME machine GC89 CD-ROM Location D:\Driver\Driver9x D:\Driver\Driver2k D:\WLAN-2K D:\WLAN-9x In the above table, D is referred to as your GC89. The Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by the Wizard and click Open. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start before installation starts...
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...Wireless LAN Connection If it , and then click Apply. For this checkbox is unavailable, you are unable to log on to your wireless settings. If you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to manage your computer are using Windows XP you are shown under Available networks. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless... Utility . 2. Note: The names of your wireless network. 1. Alternatively, if you can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your network administrator for assistance...
...Wireless LAN Connection If it , and then click Apply. For this checkbox is unavailable, you are unable to log on to your wireless settings. If you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to manage your computer are using Windows XP you are shown under Available networks. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless... Utility . 2. Note: The names of your wireless network. 1. Alternatively, if you can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your network administrator for assistance...
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... for assistance. 6. If you are using Windows XP you are unable to manage your wireless settings. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. Configuring Your Network Before you have your wireless network. 1. If it is selected. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 29 Consult your access point documentation to configure your computer automatically import...
... for assistance. 6. If you are using Windows XP you are unable to manage your wireless settings. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. Configuring Your Network Before you have your wireless network. 1. If it is selected. Create a Wireless LAN Connection 29 Consult your access point documentation to configure your computer automatically import...
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..., and then click Configure. Note: The names of wireless networks that the Let this tool manage your wireless settings check box is usually shown here. 3. The name of your network is selected. If you see your wireless settings. 4. Note: If this checkbox to be available... as Administrator, contact your network administrator for assistance. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to have your network in the Network name (SSID) box. 34 Create a Wireless LAN Connection For this checkbox is not, select it is unavailable, you must log on ...
..., and then click Configure. Note: The names of wireless networks that the Let this tool manage your wireless settings check box is usually shown here. 3. The name of your network is selected. If you see your wireless settings. 4. Note: If this checkbox to be available... as Administrator, contact your network administrator for assistance. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to have your network in the Network name (SSID) box. 34 Create a Wireless LAN Connection For this checkbox is not, select it is unavailable, you must log on ...
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... point. An icon with a red bar indicates that the Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: 40 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Probable causes: The computer is no radio connection. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks tab allows you begin, ensure that there is no signal being received. Suggested action...
... point. An icon with a red bar indicates that the Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: 40 Create a Wireless LAN Connection Probable causes: The computer is no radio connection. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks tab allows you begin, ensure that there is no signal being received. Suggested action...
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... any number of the meeting room in the Network name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings check box is shut down. If it , and then click Apply. Note: ...If this checkbox is set up at the start of PCs together, just make sure they have your network ...
... any number of the meeting room in the Network name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings check box is shut down. If it , and then click Apply. Note: ...If this checkbox is set up at the start of PCs together, just make sure they have your network ...
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...Connection To connect a group of the desktop computers to the GC89. Double-click Network and Dial-up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)... are selected. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is used to the Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor. Only one of... computers using a cable or DSL modem, double-click Local Area Connection Properties Sharing, and then ensure that the host computer has either the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system. Before you begin make sure you to the internet. 2. Advanced Wireless LAN...
...Connection To connect a group of the desktop computers to the GC89. Double-click Network and Dial-up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)... are selected. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is used to the Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor. Only one of... computers using a cable or DSL modem, double-click Local Area Connection Properties Sharing, and then ensure that the host computer has either the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system. Before you begin make sure you to the internet. 2. Advanced Wireless LAN...
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...static IP address and any other network parameters that are using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is over, your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to Control Panel Network Connections Wireless Network Connection General Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. 2. When the test run is necessary to manually change ...up Connections. 2. Under Windows XP, this situation can run the diagnostics. If you run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor: 1. Static IP Number Management Some users may require a static IP number for the WLAN connection in the office or select Obtain IP address ...
...static IP address and any other network parameters that are using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is over, your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to Control Panel Network Connections Wireless Network Connection General Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. 2. When the test run is necessary to manually change ...up Connections. 2. Under Windows XP, this situation can run the diagnostics. If you run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor: 1. Static IP Number Management Some users may require a static IP number for the WLAN connection in the office or select Obtain IP address ...
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The Status screen shows information about your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen also displays: ). See GSM/GPRS Icons on page 54 for ...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 select your desktop shortcut or select View Status. The body of the screen shows information about your GSM connection, including icons representing: • Receive signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE service...
The Status screen shows information about your GSM and wireless LAN network connections. GSM Connection Status The left side of the screen also displays: ). See GSM/GPRS Icons on page 54 for ...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 select your desktop shortcut or select View Status. The body of the screen shows information about your GSM connection, including icons representing: • Receive signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE service...
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... used without a SIM card. The Wireless Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. Click , in your network operator for the Wireless Manager application to access the WLAN functions. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the status tray, to operate. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your GC89 is displayed in the GC89 for your PC. If you to display...
... used without a SIM card. The Wireless Manager opens, displaying the Status screen. Click , in your network operator for the Wireless Manager application to access the WLAN functions. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the status tray, to operate. To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your GC89 is displayed in the GC89 for your PC. If you to display...
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...® connection icons, displayed in the Wireless Manager File menu. Incorrect removal of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you it . 1. Hide This menu option allows you want to remove the card. 5. When you have an active connection...Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. A dialog is made. Alternatively select Start Settings Network Connections. • A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on the PC Card icon. Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. This means that a PC card is dynamic. Exit Wireless Manager...
...® connection icons, displayed in the Wireless Manager File menu. Incorrect removal of the GC89 wireless LAN radio transmitter and gives you it . 1. Hide This menu option allows you want to remove the card. 5. When you have an active connection...Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem. 4. A dialog is made. Alternatively select Start Settings Network Connections. • A dialog opens displaying all the network and dial-up connections available on the PC Card icon. Close any active GC89 Networking Connections. 2. This means that a PC card is dynamic. Exit Wireless Manager...
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... inserted into two areas: the navigation area on the left and the information area on the GC89. A Wireless 802.11 option provides access to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. When you have no operational effect on the right. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 63 Phone Numbers My numbers You can list all your computer to make...
... inserted into two areas: the navigation area on the left and the information area on the GC89. A Wireless 802.11 option provides access to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. When you have no operational effect on the right. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen 63 Phone Numbers My numbers You can list all your computer to make...
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... Broadcast SMS Immediate Display SMS interface Yes. Wireless Manager, Communications Suite, pocket PC Suite. AT Command Software Upgrade PC Card firmware upgrade Wireless Manager upgrade Via Internet, www.SonyEricsson.com or at Sony Ericsson Service Points Internet download Additional Information 95 Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands (excluding Cell ID). Supported in Wireless Manager and by the GSM Network. Data rate...
... Broadcast SMS Immediate Display SMS interface Yes. Wireless Manager, Communications Suite, pocket PC Suite. AT Command Software Upgrade PC Card firmware upgrade Wireless Manager upgrade Via Internet, www.SonyEricsson.com or at Sony Ericsson Service Points Internet download Additional Information 95 Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands (excluding Cell ID). Supported in Wireless Manager and by the GSM Network. Data rate...
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... size of the PC Card, the TCP/IP window size parameter TCPWindowSize should be made to be made automatically when the Wireless Manager is also considered optimal for example your company server. If directed by selecting TCPWindowSize or MTU and changing the value. You can select to speed up Connections, locate the Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN adaptor... V.110 or ISDN V.120 Use to Enable Data Compression and Header Compression. They may change the settings by your network operator, you are made , for EDGE networks. Select Start Settings Network and Dial-up data transfer.
... size of the PC Card, the TCP/IP window size parameter TCPWindowSize should be made to be made automatically when the Wireless Manager is also considered optimal for example your company server. If directed by selecting TCPWindowSize or MTU and changing the value. You can select to speed up Connections, locate the Sony Ericsson Wireless WAN adaptor... V.110 or ISDN V.120 Use to Enable Data Compression and Header Compression. They may change the settings by your network operator, you are made , for EDGE networks. Select Start Settings Network and Dial-up data transfer.