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... check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station Settings 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page 21 Performing the NetAV check 22 Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station 23 2 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 What is LocationFree 4 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10 7 Checking the Package Contents 8 Dynamic...
... check 19 Receiving remote signals 19 Wireless Access Point (LF-B20 only 20 Base Station Settings 21 Opening the [Base Station Settings] Page 21 Performing the NetAV check 22 Making Advanced Settings for the Base Station 23 2 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 What is LocationFree 4 What is the LocationFree Base Station 4 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B10 7 Checking the Package Contents 8 Dynamic...
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... content from devices connected to the Base Station, wherever you are away from your computer to your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a wireless access point for your home, you can connect to the Internet to LocationFree devices. You can connect your Base Station to a device such as a wireless access point for your home, so...
... content from devices connected to the Base Station, wherever you are away from your computer to your LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10, via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as a wireless access point for your home, you can connect to the Internet to LocationFree devices. You can connect your Base Station to a device such as a wireless access point for your home, so...
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... may also affect the signal strength. • When you set to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is the LocationFree Base Station? What is set the wireless mode to the Client, the Base Station transmits on the 2.4 GHz wireless channel. • When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and connected devices at the time of the...
... may also affect the signal strength. • When you set to a wireless router or LocationFree devices wirelessly. Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 is the LocationFree Base Station? What is set the wireless mode to the Client, the Base Station transmits on the 2.4 GHz wireless channel. • When using NetAV, the Base Station, router, and connected devices at the time of the...
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...LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R Bottom AP WLAN CLIENT 1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless...: Connected to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 Amber blinking: The Base Station is on the Base Station to a network. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Red: Attempting to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER ...
...LF-B20) Identifying Parts and Controls (LF-B20) Front Rear WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R Bottom AP WLAN CLIENT 1 WIRELESS LED Indicates the wireless...: Connected to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 Amber blinking: The Base Station is on the Base Station to a network. Off: Not connected. Red: The Base Station is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on and off . Red: Attempting to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER ...
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... appropriate mode for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the Base Station. Access Point mode When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your router and cannot connect a LAN cable between the...
... appropriate mode for an overvoltage problem, do not connect it to the Base Station. Access Point mode When you want to use the LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your router and cannot connect a LAN cable between the...
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...quality where the TV signal is complete. Attach the stand and connect to turn it on. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to connect your wireless network devices. Also, the SETUP MODE/ 11 Notes • Use only the supplied AC power adapter...Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green ...
...quality where the TV signal is complete. Attach the stand and connect to turn it on. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to connect your wireless network devices. Also, the SETUP MODE/ 11 Notes • Use only the supplied AC power adapter...Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to the Base Station. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the NETWORK LED lights green. Base Station rear panel NET AV LED blinks green ...
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... R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R To DC IN 1 Slide the wireless mode switch toward "CLIENT" to change the wireless mode to the Base Station. When you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you want to connect your Base Station to your wireless router wirelessly, set the wireless mode of the Base Station to turn it to your router. Power cord...
... R IN 2 VIDEO L AUDIO R To DC IN 1 Slide the wireless mode switch toward "CLIENT" to change the wireless mode to the Base Station. When you need to use the Base Station in Client mode (LF-B20 only) If you want to connect your Base Station to your wireless router wirelessly, set the wireless mode of the Base Station to turn it to your router. Power cord...
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... then disconnect the LAN cable from the wall. After making the wireless settings, restart your Base Station. 8 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the bottom of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. Also, the SETUP MODE/ ... the connection to make settings of the LocationFree Player. 13 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your...
... then disconnect the LAN cable from the wall. After making the wireless settings, restart your Base Station. 8 Check to see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the bottom of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. Also, the SETUP MODE/ ... the connection to make settings of the LocationFree Player. 13 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to external devices and make the Holes wireless settings of the Base Station following the instructions of the screen of your...
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.... Notes • You cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20). This section explains the settings by using a computer installed with a device which has a private IP address only. [Properties] 2 Click [Base Station Settings]. [Base Station Settings] Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. The [Base Station Settings] page is powered on. The procedure...
.... Notes • You cannot open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20). This section explains the settings by using a computer installed with a device which has a private IP address only. [Properties] 2 Click [Base Station Settings]. [Base Station Settings] Your web browser starts and the [Base Station Settings] page opens. The [Base Station Settings] page is powered on. The procedure...
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...wireless settings of the LocationFree devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Wireless LAN devices that conform to the IEEE802a/b/g standards can be used on the operating environment, the domain name appears. 8 Select this to save changes. If you select [Manual], contact your computer to the Base Station via a wireless...subnet mask. 4 Enter a default gateway. 5 Enter a host name for the Base Station, as required. Wireless Settings (Access Point): LF-B20 only When you set for the access point mode of the Base Station. When connecting your contracted ISP to assign the proper values in the [DNS1] ...
...wireless settings of the LocationFree devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Wireless LAN devices that conform to the IEEE802a/b/g standards can be used on the operating environment, the domain name appears. 8 Select this to save changes. If you select [Manual], contact your computer to the Base Station via a wireless...subnet mask. 4 Enter a default gateway. 5 Enter a host name for the Base Station, as required. Wireless Settings (Access Point): LF-B20 only When you set for the access point mode of the Base Station. When connecting your contracted ISP to assign the proper values in the [DNS1] ...
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...Base Station Setting] page from a device which have a private IP address. 2 Select this if you want to permit access from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless device. If you need to set to correct for the deficiencies of time is not recommended. The intruder's LocationFree...has high compatibility. About the settings of Wireless LAN Security of the Base Station z Access Point mode The security for an extended period of WEP. The Base Station settings may be changed. - There are in the Base Station settings, allowing Base Station Settings 29 z AES AES is a ...
...Base Station Setting] page from a device which have a private IP address. 2 Select this if you want to permit access from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless device. If you need to set to correct for the deficiencies of time is not recommended. The intruder's LocationFree...has high compatibility. About the settings of Wireless LAN Security of the Base Station z Access Point mode The security for an extended period of WEP. The Base Station settings may be changed. - There are in the Base Station settings, allowing Base Station Settings 29 z AES AES is a ...
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... problems and possible solutions. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Causes and remedies 1 Turn the Base Station power off and then on the Base Station Blinks red Problem There may be a hardware malfunction or a settings file error. Others 32 Self-diagnostics LED Base Station front panel WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER...
... problems and possible solutions. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Causes and remedies 1 Turn the Base Station power off and then on the Base Station Blinks red Problem There may be a hardware malfunction or a settings file error. Others 32 Self-diagnostics LED Base Station front panel WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER...
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... to see if something is interfering with the wireless signal, or the distance between the Base Station and the wireless router is blinking amber. Check to reach. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Start the LocationFree Player, click of the Base Station LF-B20 to connect or contact your computer or wireless LAN card and set up properly? If...
... to see if something is interfering with the wireless signal, or the distance between the Base Station and the wireless router is blinking amber. Check to reach. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Start the LocationFree Player, click of the Base Station LF-B20 to connect or contact your computer or wireless LAN card and set up properly? If...
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... to check the cause of LocationFree Player again to your Base Station connecting with wireless or, initialize the Base Station (1 page 33). • Did you cannot connect to the Base Station. Assign a private IP address, such as 192.168.1.xx, to open the [Base Station Settings] screen. Click [Base Station Settings] of the problem by connecting to the Base Station directly with a wired LAN...
... to check the cause of LocationFree Player again to your Base Station connecting with wireless or, initialize the Base Station (1 page 33). • Did you cannot connect to the Base Station. Assign a private IP address, such as 192.168.1.xx, to open the [Base Station Settings] screen. Click [Base Station Settings] of the problem by connecting to the Base Station directly with a wired LAN...
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...DC IN 12 V DC ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface (1) IR BLASTER Minijack (2) Wireless (LF-B20 only) Wireless LAN Standard Access Point Mode IEEE802.11a/b/g (IEEE802.11b/g in Setup mode) Client Mode IEEE802.11b/g ...LF-B20: Approx. 13 3/8 oz. (380 g) LF-B10: Approx. 12 7/8 oz. (365 g) Power requirements AC power adapter: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree...
...DC IN 12 V DC ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface (1) IR BLASTER Minijack (2) Wireless (LF-B20 only) Wireless LAN Standard Access Point Mode IEEE802.11a/b/g (IEEE802.11b/g in Setup mode) Client Mode IEEE802.11b/g ...LF-B20: Approx. 13 3/8 oz. (380 g) LF-B10: Approx. 12 7/8 oz. (365 g) Power requirements AC power adapter: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Quick Start Guide (1) LocationFree Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10 (1) AC power adapter (1) Power cord (1) Base Station stand (1) IR Blaster (1) LocationFree Player software CD-ROM (1) (LocationFree...
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... via a wireless network or the Internet. What is LocationFree? What is LocationFree Player? LocationFree allows you are . You can also operate the device (e.g., record/playback/stop) from home, by connecting the Base Station to the Base Station, wherever you can be found in your home, on your computer only to Base Station models LF-B20, LF-B1 or LF-X11. **Only Base Station model LF-B20 can then...
... via a wireless network or the Internet. What is LocationFree? What is LocationFree Player? LocationFree allows you are . You can also operate the device (e.g., record/playback/stop) from home, by connecting the Base Station to the Base Station, wherever you can be found in your home, on your computer only to Base Station models LF-B20, LF-B1 or LF-X11. **Only Base Station model LF-B20 can then...
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... on your computer, uninstall it before installing the LocationFree Player. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 2 Click [Next]. Before performing the installation, log on to complete necessary connections before installing LFA-PC20. 1 Insert the LocationFree Player software CD- Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of your...
... on your computer, uninstall it before installing the LocationFree Player. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 2 Click [Next]. Before performing the installation, log on to complete necessary connections before installing LFA-PC20. 1 Insert the LocationFree Player software CD- Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of your...
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... Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Can connect at home, but cannot connect to the Base Station while away from a user account with administrator privileges. Or, you can find the information in the Base Station ...Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10. Others 26 LocationFree Player Software Installation Problem Installation fails. Causes and remedies • LocationFree Player must be installed from home. Check the device registration list in the [Setting Status] screen of the [Base Station Settings] page. • Did you configure the network settings for registration via a wireless...
... Sony LocationFree Customer Support. Can connect at home, but cannot connect to the Base Station while away from a user account with administrator privileges. Or, you can find the information in the Base Station ...Base Station LF-B20/LF-B10. Others 26 LocationFree Player Software Installation Problem Installation fails. Causes and remedies • LocationFree Player must be installed from home. Check the device registration list in the [Setting Status] screen of the [Base Station Settings] page. • Did you configure the network settings for registration via a wireless...
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The card must support WEP encryption. (Required to connect directly to the Base Station via a wireless LAN.) • A 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX LAN connector. (Required to connect via a wired LAN.) Note Some video cards (graphic cards)...check your PC manufacture's web site for the latest driver software. 30 If you see distorted images while using the LocationFree Player. Others Specifications LocationFree Player System Requirements Computer requirements (where LocationFree Player is installed) Operating system: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack 2 Processor: Pentium 4, 1 GHz or ...
The card must support WEP encryption. (Required to connect directly to the Base Station via a wireless LAN.) • A 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX LAN connector. (Required to connect via a wired LAN.) Note Some video cards (graphic cards)...check your PC manufacture's web site for the latest driver software. 30 If you see distorted images while using the LocationFree Player. Others Specifications LocationFree Player System Requirements Computer requirements (where LocationFree Player is installed) Operating system: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack 2 Processor: Pentium 4, 1 GHz or ...