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Home Networking Solutions Using the HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO® Computers The information contained in this manual supercedes related information and instructions that may be contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).
Home Networking Solutions Using the HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO® Computers The information contained in this manual supercedes related information and instructions that may be contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).
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...THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Some of Sony. Broadcom is governed by third parties. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside ... agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to any time without notice and may not be identical to this product. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo, are subject to change without notice.
...THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Some of Sony. Broadcom is governed by third parties. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside ... agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to any time without notice and may not be identical to this product. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo, are subject to change without notice.
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... machine as scanners or printers. This manual provides information on your VAIO computer(s) to configure your network. ❑ Your older computers can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11) in personal computer and telecommunications technologies have opened the door to home networking. Understanding... to use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on how to link your Sony VAIO® computers, using HomePNA technology: ❑ No new wiring is in operation. ❑ You can use existing phone lines already in your...
... machine as scanners or printers. This manual provides information on your VAIO computer(s) to configure your network. ❑ Your older computers can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11) in personal computer and telecommunications technologies have opened the door to home networking. Understanding... to use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on how to link your Sony VAIO® computers, using HomePNA technology: ❑ No new wiring is in operation. ❑ You can use existing phone lines already in your...
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... your home network using two separate phone lines, the computers cannot share data and peripheral equipment. ✍ For the best results, Sony suggests using the installed V.90 modem or your home network on your VAIO computer. If your home is equipped with two separate phone ... Digital Network (ISDN) connection or regular analog voice telephone service. All linked computers on a single line. If you must be plugged into telephone jacks that is installed in your Sony VAIO® computer is designed to the Internet using Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (...
... your home network using two separate phone lines, the computers cannot share data and peripheral equipment. ✍ For the best results, Sony suggests using the installed V.90 modem or your home network on your VAIO computer. If your home is equipped with two separate phone ... Digital Network (ISDN) connection or regular analog voice telephone service. All linked computers on a single line. If you must be plugged into telephone jacks that is installed in your Sony VAIO® computer is designed to the Internet using Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (...
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... the phone lines in your home using a standard telephone wall jack. Home network configuration Computer (Linked) Shared printer HomePNA device (installed) Telephone jack (RJ-11) Computer (Linked) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) VAIO Digital Studio computer (Internet gateway) HomePNA device (installed) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA device (installed...
... the phone lines in your home using a standard telephone wall jack. Home network configuration Computer (Linked) Shared printer HomePNA device (installed) Telephone jack (RJ-11) Computer (Linked) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) VAIO Digital Studio computer (Internet gateway) HomePNA device (installed) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA device (installed...
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... device. After you have installed a compatible HomePNA device(s) into the modem jack on your VAIO computer has a single jack (RJ-11). Each computer on your home network requires installation of the modem cable into your computer(s), follow the instructions in your computer. 12 To install a HomePNA device, refer to a separate telephone wall jack. ✍ For...
... device. After you have installed a compatible HomePNA device(s) into the modem jack on your VAIO computer has a single jack (RJ-11). Each computer on your home network requires installation of the modem cable into your computer(s), follow the instructions in your computer. 12 To install a HomePNA device, refer to a separate telephone wall jack. ✍ For...
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... HomePNA modem Connecting the modem cable VAIO computer Setting up for telephone and Internet access (Optional) Optional: 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) Telephone cable Modem cable (supplied) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA modem jack Telephone jack (wall outlet) If you want to use a single wall jack for your computer's Internet access and for a standard telephone... the modem cable (supplied) into the other jack on the splitter. 4 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your computer. 13
... HomePNA modem Connecting the modem cable VAIO computer Setting up for telephone and Internet access (Optional) Optional: 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) Telephone cable Modem cable (supplied) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA modem jack Telephone jack (wall outlet) If you want to use a single wall jack for your computer's Internet access and for a standard telephone... the modem cable (supplied) into the other jack on the splitter. 4 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your computer. 13
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... the Windows Me™ operating system, which automates the process of a single Internet connection across a home network. ✍ Your VAIO computer serves as your central gateway for Internet access, using the preinstalled V.90 modem. To set up your home network. Home Networking Wizard screen (Initial view) ...14 The My Network Places window appears. 2 Click Home Networking Wizard. Windows Me simplifies network sharing of linking other computers and peripheral devices on your VAIO computer 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places.
... the Windows Me™ operating system, which automates the process of a single Internet connection across a home network. ✍ Your VAIO computer serves as your central gateway for Internet access, using the preinstalled V.90 modem. To set up your home network. Home Networking Wizard screen (Initial view) ...14 The My Network Places window appears. 2 Click Home Networking Wizard. Windows Me simplifies network sharing of linking other computers and peripheral devices on your VAIO computer 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places.
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From the drop-down list includes the HomePNA modem, the Ethernet card, and any Internet connections you connect to my ISP using the following device:" from the second level options. Select "A direct connection to the Internet. ✍ The drop-down list, choose the service or device by which establishes your VAIO computer as the Internet gateway for your home network. From the wizard's Internet Connection screen, select the Yes option, which you may have configured. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 3 Click Next. Internet Connection screen (Home Networking Wizard) 15
From the drop-down list includes the HomePNA modem, the Ethernet card, and any Internet connections you connect to my ISP using the following device:" from the second level options. Select "A direct connection to the Internet. ✍ The drop-down list, choose the service or device by which establishes your VAIO computer as the Internet gateway for your home network. From the wizard's Internet Connection screen, select the Yes option, which you may have configured. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 3 Click Next. Internet Connection screen (Home Networking Wizard) 15
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... Networking Wizard) 5 Click Next. If you select the No option, you can choose the Yes option to enable the other linked computers until you are prompted to provide your user name and password. From the wizard's Establishing Internet Connection screen, you can restrict Internet ...access for the other linked computers to independently connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer. If you use a dial-up method with the HomePNA modem, you manually connect to the Internet using your...
... Networking Wizard) 5 Click Next. If you select the No option, you can choose the Yes option to enable the other linked computers until you are prompted to provide your user name and password. From the wizard's Establishing Internet Connection screen, you can restrict Internet ...access for the other linked computers to independently connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer. If you use a dial-up method with the HomePNA modem, you manually connect to the Internet using your...
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... network. The default workgroup name is VAIO. If your Internet gateway computer is MSHOME. The default name for the network group to the home network. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 6 Click Next. From the wizard's Computer and workgroup names screen, establish a unique name for your computer and for your computers are assigned to different workgroup names...
... network. The default workgroup name is VAIO. If your Internet gateway computer is MSHOME. The default name for the network group to the home network. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 6 Click Next. From the wizard's Computer and workgroup names screen, establish a unique name for your computer and for your computers are assigned to different workgroup names...
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... disk screen (Home Networking Wizard) If all of your linked computers are prompted to close the Home Networking Wizard. 3 Restart your computer. 19 To finish setting up . 4 Click Next and then... click Finish. 5 Remove the floppy disk and restart your computer. Click Next. 3 Wait for other linked computers that use the Windows® 98 operating system. Creating a setup disk ..., follow these steps: 1 Select the Yes option on the Home Networking Setup disk screen. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 10 Click Next. Click Next. 2 You are running Windows Me, you can...
... disk screen (Home Networking Wizard) If all of your linked computers are prompted to close the Home Networking Wizard. 3 Restart your computer. 19 To finish setting up . 4 Click Next and then... click Finish. 5 Remove the floppy disk and restart your computer. Click Next. 3 Wait for other linked computers that use the Windows® 98 operating system. Creating a setup disk ..., follow these steps: 1 Select the Yes option on the Home Networking Setup disk screen. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 10 Click Next. Click Next. 2 You are running Windows Me, you can...
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... Windows® 98 operating system, you can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When you configure your Sony VAIO® computer with computers that run various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. However, Sony recommends that all linked computers use the Windows Me™ operating system. You can connect to different workgroup names, they...
... Windows® 98 operating system, you can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When you configure your Sony VAIO® computer with computers that run various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. However, Sony recommends that all linked computers use the Windows Me™ operating system. You can connect to different workgroup names, they...
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... that has the printer installed, configure the printer settings for specific instructions. 2 On your VAIO computer, configure a network printer as follows: 1 From the desktop, click My Computer. 2 Click Control Panel and then click Printers. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your ...Printers window appears. 3 Click Add Printer. These guidelines may be prompted for your VAIO computer running the Windows Me™ operating system. When a printer has been added to a linked computer, the printer functions like a network printer that accompanied your HomePNA device and your...
... that has the printer installed, configure the printer settings for specific instructions. 2 On your VAIO computer, configure a network printer as follows: 1 From the desktop, click My Computer. 2 Click Control Panel and then click Printers. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your ...Printers window appears. 3 Click Add Printer. These guidelines may be prompted for your VAIO computer running the Windows Me™ operating system. When a printer has been added to a linked computer, the printer functions like a network printer that accompanied your HomePNA device and your...
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...verify that you have previously assigned to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these steps: 1 From the Start menu, click Find, and then select Computer. 2 Type in your service area. 25 Review the documentation ...home network. ❑ Verify that came with each connected computer must be causing the problem. Your VAIO® computer and each specific HomePNA device. ❑ Interference from other computers on . ❑ Contact your ISP directly to your VAIO computer is lit. ❑ Verify that it is turned on...
...verify that you have previously assigned to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these steps: 1 From the Start menu, click Find, and then select Computer. 2 Type in your service area. 25 Review the documentation ...home network. ❑ Verify that came with each connected computer must be causing the problem. Your VAIO® computer and each specific HomePNA device. ❑ Interference from other computers on . ❑ Contact your ISP directly to your VAIO computer is lit. ❑ Verify that it is turned on...
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...on my home network? You can access the Internet from another linked computer on my home network? You may need to all linked computers on your home network, if you have properly configured your VAIO computer for more detailed information. Topic: How do I change your Internet...properly without updated drivers. To access the Home Networking Wizard, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places. Home Networking Solutions Topic: How do I access the Internet from another computer on . ❑ Check that the printer is properly configured as a "Shared" printer. ...
...on my home network? You can access the Internet from another linked computer on my home network? You may need to all linked computers on your home network, if you have properly configured your VAIO computer for more detailed information. Topic: How do I change your Internet...properly without updated drivers. To access the Home Networking Wizard, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places. Home Networking Solutions Topic: How do I access the Internet from another computer on . ❑ Check that the printer is properly configured as a "Shared" printer. ...
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... these network settings. To change my network settings? Topics Topic: How do I change your network settings, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, right-click My Network Places and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Confirm that your Sony VAIO® computer and the installed HomePNA modem, visit the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www...
... these network settings. To change my network settings? Topics Topic: How do I change your network settings, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, right-click My Network Places and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Confirm that your Sony VAIO® computer and the installed HomePNA modem, visit the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www...
System Reference Manual
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.... Updates and additions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Model Number: PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 Serial Number ii SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is subject...
.... Updates and additions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Model Number: PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 Serial Number ii SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is subject...
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... 63 Fan Headers 64 CD-In Header 65 Wake On LAN (WOL-CON) Header 66 AUX Audio Header 67 Configuration Jumper (CMOS CLR 68 xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... 63 Fan Headers 64 CD-In Header 65 Wake On LAN (WOL-CON) Header 66 AUX Audio Header 67 Configuration Jumper (CMOS CLR 68 xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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xiv VAIO® System Reference Manual Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 94 Hard Drives and Controllers 94 Optical Drives 95 System BIOS 96 Index 97
xiv VAIO® System Reference Manual Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 94 Hard Drives and Controllers 94 Optical Drives 95 System BIOS 96 Index 97