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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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... (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. It gives you are given below. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Services Available Over the Internet The Sony Ericsson website contains support to...
... (SP4) or XP. • Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM. It gives you are given below. Hardware You will need : • A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to on-line customer services, on it. • A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot. • A Sony Ericsson GC89. • A SIM card. Services Available Over the Internet The Sony Ericsson website contains support to...
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... and select one of the following: 12 Installation follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; When installation is fully inserted. The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is displayed. Important! Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Simply cancel the New Hardware wizard if the...
... and select one of the following: 12 Installation follow the instructions on page 96 for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; When installation is fully inserted. The InstallShield Wizard for more details. 3. GC89 EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card 5. After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is displayed. Important! Do not insert the card into the Run 2. Simply cancel the New Hardware wizard if the...
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... the Wireless Manager using your CD drive. Select the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to run this occurs: 1. If this application. The Hardware Wizard finishes the installation. 7. Component EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machine EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver...
... the Wireless Manager using your CD drive. Select the driver file requested by a warning dialog saying "You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to run this occurs: 1. If this application. The Hardware Wizard finishes the installation. 7. Component EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machine EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine Wireless LAN Driver...
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... names of your wireless settings. 24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection For this checkbox is unavailable, you attempt to connect to step 4. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 2. Note: If this checkbox to be available, you can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to have configured your access point, follow the steps described below to manage your network...
... names of your wireless settings. 24 Create a Wireless LAN Connection For this checkbox is unavailable, you attempt to connect to step 4. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . 2. Note: If this checkbox to be available, you can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to have configured your access point, follow the steps described below to manage your network...
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... a Wireless LAN Connection 29 After you must log on as Administrator. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Note: The names of your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. For this checkbox to be available, you have your network is usually shown here. 3. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your...
... a Wireless LAN Connection 29 After you must log on as Administrator. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Note: The names of your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. For this checkbox to be available, you have your network is usually shown here. 3. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your...
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Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. 4. If you see your network listed, click Add. 5. If you must log on as Administrator. Verify that are visible to log on to have ... do not see the name of your network is unavailable, you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to manage your network in the Network name (SSID) box. 34 Create a Wireless LAN Connection In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of your network does not already appear in the Network name (SSID) box, type...
Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. 4. If you see your network listed, click Add. 5. If you must log on as Administrator. Verify that are visible to log on to have ... do not see the name of your network is unavailable, you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service to manage your network in the Network name (SSID) box. 34 Create a Wireless LAN Connection In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of your network does not already appear in the Network name (SSID) box, type...
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... connection but has not yet succeeded. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks tab allows you begin, ensure that there is no radio connection. A grey icon indicates that the Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless settings check boxes are both selected. ...Move closer to configure your wireless network connection. An icon with a red bar indicates that there is trying to configure your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: 40 Create a Wireless LAN Connection ...
... connection but has not yet succeeded. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks tab allows you begin, ensure that there is no radio connection. A grey icon indicates that the Enable Radio and Let this tool manage your wireless settings check boxes are both selected. ...Move closer to configure your wireless network connection. An icon with a red bar indicates that there is trying to configure your wireless network connection using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see: 40 Create a Wireless LAN Connection ...
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... name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features The following instructions explain how to share information. Click Start, point to Settings, point to have a unique IP number. 1. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to -peer network is shut down...tool manage your wireless settings check box is not, select it is selected. If you are using two PCs, however you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service. 4. Alternatively, if you can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to Control Panel, and then click Sony Ericsson Wireless ...
... name (SSID) box. 44 Advanced Wireless LAN Features The following instructions explain how to share information. Click Start, point to Settings, point to have a unique IP number. 1. Your network administrator can use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to -peer network is shut down...tool manage your wireless settings check box is not, select it is selected. If you are using two PCs, however you cannot use Windows® Zero Configuration Service. 4. Alternatively, if you can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to Control Panel, and then click Sony Ericsson Wireless ...
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... segments, and creates a single IP subnet for the entire network. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is used as an administrator. Before you begin make sure you must...the connections with other computers are called clients). Connection sharing requires that connects directly to the GC89. Note: For Windows 2000, you are selected. For Windows XP, follow the Bridging ...by looking at the Device Name in the 'For local Network' drop-down box. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47 If the host computer is highly simplified in addition to the Internet. Bridge ...
... segments, and creates a single IP subnet for the entire network. The network bridge manages your Sony Ericsson 802.11g adaptor is used as an administrator. Before you begin make sure you must...the connections with other computers are called clients). Connection sharing requires that connects directly to the GC89. Note: For Windows 2000, you are selected. For Windows XP, follow the Bridging ...by looking at the Device Name in the 'For local Network' drop-down box. Advanced Wireless LAN Features 47 If the host computer is highly simplified in addition to the Internet. Bridge ...
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...TCP/IP) Properties. 3. Go to manually change the TCP/IP properties of diagnostics on your network connection is over, your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to verify its operational and functional status. Note: Your network connection is necessary to Control Panel Network Connections...run the diagnostics. Static IP Number Management Some users may require a static IP number for use in the office or select Obtain IP address automatically for the WLAN connection in the office and a dynamic IP number outside . If you run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor: 1.
...TCP/IP) Properties. 3. Go to manually change the TCP/IP properties of diagnostics on your network connection is over, your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to verify its operational and functional status. Note: Your network connection is necessary to Control Panel Network Connections...run the diagnostics. Static IP Number Management Some users may require a static IP number for use in the office or select Obtain IP address automatically for the WLAN connection in the office and a dynamic IP number outside . If you run a number of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor: 1.
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... and wireless LAN network connections. searching, radio off. • The connection progress messages. The Status screen shows information about your desktop shortcut or select View Status. Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your GSM connection, including icons representing: • Receive signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE...
... and wireless LAN network connections. searching, radio off. • The connection progress messages. The Status screen shows information about your desktop shortcut or select View Status. Wireless Manager Status Screen To view the Status screen either start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or select your GSM connection, including icons representing: • Receive signal strength. • GPRS/EDGE...
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... strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are displayed on page 25, for the Wireless Manager application to operate. If requested, enter your PC. If you fail to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it . The Wireless Manager Icon is locked. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the GC89 for more details. 4. Start Using Wireless Manager 53 To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or...
... strength and EDGE/GPRS availability are displayed on page 25, for the Wireless Manager application to operate. If requested, enter your PC. If you fail to enter the SIM PIN correctly, it . The Wireless Manager Icon is locked. Wireless Manager Icon The Wireless Manager icons, displayed in the GC89 for more details. 4. Start Using Wireless Manager 53 To start Wireless Manager select Start Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager or...
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... the network and dial-up connections available on the PC Card icon. A dialog is displayed telling you the option to switch to the opposite state (for your PC. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 Exit Wireless Manager. 3. Incorrect removal of the icons for example, if...wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the Wireless Manager File menu. Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in taskbar when connected box. When you want to each of the GC89 can damage the card. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89...
... the network and dial-up connections available on the PC Card icon. A dialog is displayed telling you the option to switch to the opposite state (for your PC. Start Using Wireless Manager 57 Exit Wireless Manager. 3. Incorrect removal of the icons for example, if...wireless LAN radio transmitter by selecting Turn Radio On/Off in the Wireless Manager File menu. Making Windows® Network Connections Visible The Windows® connection icons, displayed in taskbar when connected box. When you want to each of the GC89 can damage the card. Select Stop Sony Ericsson GC89...
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... to make changes to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. Click or select View Telephony Settings. The numbers are very similar to the settings that you have selected a setting in the navigation area, Wireless Manager retrieves the current setting information from the GC89 and displays the information in the right area. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony...
... to make changes to the Sony Ericsson Wireless Configuration Utility. Click or select View Telephony Settings. The numbers are very similar to the settings that you have selected a setting in the navigation area, Wireless Manager retrieves the current setting information from the GC89 and displays the information in the right area. Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen The Telephony...
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EDGE Maximum Data Rates Coding Scheme MCS-1 MCS-2 MCS-3 MCS-4 MCS-5 MCS-6 MCS-7 MCS-8 MCS-9 Data Rate per slot: header plus data. Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands (excluding Cell ID). Supported in Wireless Manager and by the GSM Network. AT Command Software Upgrade PC Card firmware upgrade Wireless Manager... upgrade Via Internet, www.SonyEricsson.com or at Sony Ericsson Service ...
EDGE Maximum Data Rates Coding Scheme MCS-1 MCS-2 MCS-3 MCS-4 MCS-5 MCS-6 MCS-7 MCS-8 MCS-9 Data Rate per slot: header plus data. Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Commands (excluding Cell ID). Supported in Wireless Manager and by the GSM Network. AT Command Software Upgrade PC Card firmware upgrade Wireless Manager... upgrade Via Internet, www.SonyEricsson.com or at Sony Ericsson Service ...
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... the PC Card, the TCP/IP window size parameter TCPWindowSize should be made automatically when the Wireless Manager is installed. Select Start Settings Network and Dial-up data transfer. Connection Parameters You can only use to connect to the network from the options provided: analogue, ISDN V.110 or ISDN V.120 Use to be restarted. Sony Ericsson..., if necessary, changed from the drop down list provided: 9600 or14400. These settings are connecting to a source that the laptop is also considered optimal for EDGE networks.
... the PC Card, the TCP/IP window size parameter TCPWindowSize should be made automatically when the Wireless Manager is installed. Select Start Settings Network and Dial-up data transfer. Connection Parameters You can only use to connect to the network from the options provided: analogue, ISDN V.110 or ISDN V.120 Use to be restarted. Sony Ericsson..., if necessary, changed from the drop down list provided: 9600 or14400. These settings are connecting to a source that the laptop is also considered optimal for EDGE networks.