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... 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on the latter part of the Base Station 19 Automatic NetAV 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...
... 1: LocationFree Base Station For detailed information on the latter part of the Base Station 19 Automatic NetAV 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...
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... in a central room in your house. 4 Finally, if you do with the LocationFree Base Station z You can make a connection over the wireless network to LocationFree devices. What is the LocationFree Base Station? You can use of the LocationFree Base Station To make use the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you connect video devices such as a DVD Recorder, VCR...
... in a central room in your house. 4 Finally, if you do with the LocationFree Base Station z You can make a connection over the wireless network to LocationFree devices. What is the LocationFree Base Station? You can use of the LocationFree Base Station To make use the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 as a wireless access point for your home, you connect video devices such as a DVD Recorder, VCR...
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Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 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 home also need to be left ... either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. LocationFree devices LocationFree devices * * On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can connect to them via a proxy server. z Tips ...
Notes • The wireless mode of the LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 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 home also need to be left ... either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band in the mode. • The LocationFree Base Station LF-B20 transmits on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless channels. LocationFree devices LocationFree devices * * On the go External device Base Station Router Home * You can connect to them via a proxy server. z Tips ...
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...LAN cable. Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed. Red: The Base Station is on -screen remote control or using the learning remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. Green: Connected to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power... cable. Amber blinking: The Base Station is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on the 2.4 GHz channel. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 qa IN 1 (S-...
...LAN cable. Amber: Automatic NetAV check has failed. Red: The Base Station is on -screen remote control or using the learning remote feature, this sensor receives signals from the IN 1 terminal. Green: Connected to register LocationFree devices. 5 POWER LED (1 page 11) Green: The power... cable. Amber blinking: The Base Station is off. 6 POWER button (1 page 11) Turns the Base Station power on the 2.4 GHz channel. If you set the switch to AP, the Base Station works in the Access Point mode, in which the Base Station connects to a wireless router wirelessly. 6 qa IN 1 (S-...
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...mode. You can use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you set the wireless settings of your router via a LAN cable, set the wireless mode to the Client mode. If your Base Station is set to "AP" (LF-B20 only)....of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the bottom of the two wireless modes; Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Preparation: Connecting the Base Station to a network Using the Base Station LFB20 in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your router...
...mode. You can use your LF-B20 as a Wireless Access Point and connect your LocationFree device to the LF-B20 directly, or when you set the wireless settings of your router via a LAN cable, set the wireless mode to the Client mode. If your Base Station is set to "AP" (LF-B20 only)....of the LAN cable to the LAN port on the bottom of the two wireless modes; Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Preparation: Connecting the Base Station to a network Using the Base Station LFB20 in Access Point mode/LFB10 When you want to install your LF-B20 at a distance from your router...
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... SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz) or amber (5 GHz). 6 Check to communicate with the Base Station. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to the router is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the front panel of...
... SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 (LF-B20 only) Check to see if the WIRELESS LED lights green (2.4GHz) or amber (5 GHz). 6 Check to communicate with the Base Station. Connecting a LocationFree device to the Base Station wirelessly (LFB20 only) If you want to the router is weak. 4 Press the POWER button on the front panel of...
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... supplied LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. Power cord (supplied) Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to a LAN port of your router. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP...you make settings for Client mode, 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 your Base Station to your wireless router via a LAN cable as a temporary connection. Follow the...
... supplied LocationFree Player (LFA-PC20) to make settings for Client mode. 3 Connect the power cord to the Base Station. Power cord (supplied) Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the Base Station AC power adapter, and the AC power adapter to a LAN port of your router. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP...you make settings for Client mode, 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 your Base Station to your wireless router via a LAN cable as a temporary connection. Follow the...
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...the wall. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the LocationFree Player. 13 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to make settings of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. The two claws differ...see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the front panel of your computer. Fit each claws into place. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. Also, ...
...the wall. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the LocationFree Player. 13 Setup 1: Attaching the Base Station Stand WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET 5 Check to make settings of the Base Station until an automatic NetAV check begins. The two claws differ...see if the WIRELESS LED blinks green. 6 Install the LocationFree Player on the front panel of your computer. Fit each claws into place. To keep the Base Station stable, attach the Base Station stand. Note Place the Base Station at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the Base Station. Also, ...
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... the Base Station on, it takes a while for a DHCP server to assign an IP address to Step 1. For more detailed settings, such as changing a wireless LAN encryption key, in the Base Station list until the NETWORK LED lights, and then proceed to the Base Station. The procedure to the Base Station. You can open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree Player...
... the Base Station on, it takes a while for a DHCP server to assign an IP address to Step 1. For more detailed settings, such as changing a wireless LAN encryption key, in the Base Station list until the NETWORK LED lights, and then proceed to the Base Station. The procedure to the Base Station. You can open the [Base Station Settings] page with LocationFree Player...
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... this if you should also change the wireless settings for the Base Station, as required. If you select [Automatic IP Address Configuration (DHCP)], the router's DHCP server will automatically assign the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway]. If you have changed the settings of the LocationFree devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Wireless LAN devices that conform to assign...
... this if you should also change the wireless settings for the Base Station, as required. If you select [Automatic IP Address Configuration (DHCP)], the router's DHCP server will automatically assign the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway]. If you have changed the settings of the LocationFree devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Wireless LAN devices that conform to assign...
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... a global IP address to correct for an extended period of the Base Station z Access Point mode The security for wireless LAN communication is set the option in the Base Station settings, allowing Base Station Settings 29 Warning • When security is provided from WEP and TKIP...Wireless LAN Security of time is not recommended. z TKIP TKIP is a security technology developed to a device, and if you want to set to [WPA-PSK TKIP] or [WPA2-PSK AES] is recommended, depending on the Internet (WAN) side. The Base Station settings may be changed. - The intruder's LocationFree...
... a global IP address to correct for an extended period of the Base Station z Access Point mode The security for wireless LAN communication is set the option in the Base Station settings, allowing Base Station Settings 29 Warning • When security is provided from WEP and TKIP...Wireless LAN Security of time is not recommended. z TKIP TKIP is a security technology developed to a device, and if you want to set to [WPA-PSK TKIP] or [WPA2-PSK AES] is recommended, depending on the Internet (WAN) side. The Base Station settings may be changed. - The intruder's LocationFree...
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.../ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED POWER LED on again. 2 Initialize the network and wireless settings (1 page 33). 3 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. Refer to...
.../ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED POWER LED on again. 2 Initialize the network and wireless settings (1 page 33). 3 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. Refer to...
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...; Make sure the router's DHCP server is powered on the Base Station. If the WIRELESS LED keeps blinking: The Wireless Settings (Client) may only allow one device to connect to the Internet at that the Base Station is enabled. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. The WIRELESS LED on . If the power is turned on, try...
...; Make sure the router's DHCP server is powered on the Base Station. If the WIRELESS LED keeps blinking: The Wireless Settings (Client) may only allow one device to connect to the Internet at that the Base Station is enabled. If the problem persists, contact Sony LocationFree Customer Support. The WIRELESS LED on . If the power is turned on, try...
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... the Base Station, enter the password printed on the label on the NetAV check screen to your device, you enter uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters, or vice versa? NetAV LED stays green. Another device is connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree...
... the Base Station, enter the password printed on the label on the NetAV check screen to your device, you enter uppercase letters instead of lowercase letters, or vice versa? NetAV LED stays green. Another device is connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable TV company. • LocationFree Support web site: sony.com/locationfree...
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...kilohms 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 Frequency ...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 Player LFAPC20, Operating Instructions PDF, and License (text file)) Warranty card (1) ...
...kilohms 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 Frequency ...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 Player LFAPC20, Operating Instructions PDF, and License (text file)) Warranty card (1) ...
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... such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree TV Box via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as can watch TV programs or recorded video from a Base Station on your computer installed with LocationFree Player. LocationFree allows you can operate your Base Station, via a wireless network or the Internet. What is LocationFree Player? With the Base Station placed in a central room in your...
... such as a computer, PSP® or LocationFree TV Box via a hotspot (a public wireless access point, such as can watch TV programs or recorded video from a Base Station on your computer installed with LocationFree Player. LocationFree allows you can operate your Base Station, via a wireless network or the Internet. What is LocationFree Player? With the Base Station placed in a central room in your...
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...-PC1 or LFA-PC2 on your computer, uninstall it before installing the LocationFree Player. ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive of the Base Station to turn it . WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED 6 Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of your computer, and...
...-PC1 or LFA-PC2 on your computer, uninstall it before installing the LocationFree Player. ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive of the Base Station to turn it . WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP MODE/ NET AV SETUP MODE RESET POWER LED 6 Turn on the Base Station Press the POWER button on the front of your computer, and...
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... the information on your computer to the Base Station again. Register your computer, uninstall it before installing LocationFree Player LFA-PC20. Causes and remedies • Switch the Base Station to SETUP MODE after you connect the computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection or router. • When connecting to one Base Station from multiple computers, a separate serial key is...
... the information on your computer to the Base Station again. Register your computer, uninstall it before installing LocationFree Player LFA-PC20. Causes and remedies • Switch the Base Station to SETUP MODE after you connect the computer to the Base Station via a wireless connection or router. • When connecting to one Base Station from multiple computers, a separate serial key is...
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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 more RAM: ... card that complies with IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g. 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 ...
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 more RAM: ... card that complies with IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g. 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 ...
Quick Start
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...sony.com/locationfree). Connecting the Base Station 1 Attach the LocationFree Base Station stand to complete the settings for ™ and ® are registered trademarks of the Base Station. The symbols for accessing the Base Station outside of your network based on your PC and (2)Follow the setup wizard to the LocationFree Base Station... them to the Operating Instructions installed on -screen remote control setup pages to control those devices with the Base Station using a wireless router IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN...
...sony.com/locationfree). Connecting the Base Station 1 Attach the LocationFree Base Station stand to complete the settings for ™ and ® are registered trademarks of the Base Station. The symbols for accessing the Base Station outside of your network based on your PC and (2)Follow the setup wizard to the LocationFree Base Station... them to the Operating Instructions installed on -screen remote control setup pages to control those devices with the Base Station using a wireless router IR BLASTER 1 2 LAN S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DC IN 12V IN...