Access Point Help File
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Overview Wireless LAN Utilities The setup process Before making settings (Important precautions) Page 2
Overview Wireless LAN Utilities The setup process Before making settings (Important precautions) Page 2
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... for details on checking and updating versions. If the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are described below . They are . If there are to set the Access Point to connect to make detailed settings for updateing Access Point firmw are for Internet connections. Refer here for...
... for details on checking and updating versions. If the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are described below . They are . If there are to set the Access Point to connect to make detailed settings for updateing Access Point firmw are for Internet connections. Refer here for...
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... details. 3. Before using the Basic Access Point Setup Utility. Note If you use the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The setup process The setup process w ill vary depending on checking and updating the version. Refer here for details. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your Access Point and Wireless LAN PC Card have been used : 1. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details on...
... details. 3. Before using the Basic Access Point Setup Utility. Note If you use the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The setup process The setup process w ill vary depending on checking and updating the version. Refer here for details. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your Access Point and Wireless LAN PC Card have been used : 1. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details on...
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... VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are version of the Access Point Setup Utility. The firmw are Upgrade, then Manual. If the combination of the taskbar. 2. Checking the Access Point firmware version 1. Right-click the Wireless Palette in the title bar. Either the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or the Basic Access Point Setup Utility starts. 2. From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility...
... VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are version of the Access Point Setup Utility. The firmw are Upgrade, then Manual. If the combination of the taskbar. 2. Checking the Access Point firmware version 1. Right-click the Wireless Palette in the title bar. Either the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or the Basic Access Point Setup Utility starts. 2. From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility...
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.... You cannot run the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Page 8 Privilege Level Function Administrators Installation of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Pow er Users (Standard users) Installation of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *1 Users (Restricted users...
.... You cannot run the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Page 8 Privilege Level Function Administrators Installation of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Pow er Users (Standard users) Installation of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *1 Users (Restricted users...
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... nde nt param e te rs to configure the Access Point using the Custom Setup Utility. 1. Proce e d to Se tting com m on param e te rs . 3. Connect the Access Point to s pe cify com m on param e te rs to a pow er source. Proceed to Loading the Access Point configuration to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions manual for details. Refer...
... nde nt param e te rs to configure the Access Point using the Custom Setup Utility. 1. Proce e d to Se tting com m on param e te rs . 3. Connect the Access Point to s pe cify com m on param e te rs to a pow er source. Proceed to Loading the Access Point configuration to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions manual for details. Refer...
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...From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The Custom Access Point Setup Utility appears. 3. If the Access Point ID displayed is inserted in that you confirmed into the Access Point Setup Utility startup screen. o The Wireless LAN PC Card is different from the hard ...Access Point ID is not saved. Loading the Access Point configuration Select the Access Point you w ant to configure to load its original status (unset) by resetting the softw are. Make sure your computer. o The Access Point ID is : C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN)...
...From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The Custom Access Point Setup Utility appears. 3. If the Access Point ID displayed is inserted in that you confirmed into the Access Point Setup Utility startup screen. o The Wireless LAN PC Card is different from the hard ...Access Point ID is not saved. Loading the Access Point configuration Select the Access Point you w ant to configure to load its original status (unset) by resetting the softw are. Make sure your computer. o The Access Point ID is : C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN)...
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... to shield the Access Point from the drop-dow n menu. Setup Passw ord You can enter a maximum of your system. This dialog box includes the follow ing parameters. Note Assign a unique channel to prevent settings changes by an outside party. Closed Wireless System Check this to... it in a secure location. The last five digits of another w ireless LAN or Access Point, try another channel. Channel Number Select a channel number (1 through 11) from computers on other w ireless LANs. Page 12 We strongly recommend that you change so that you are set the Encryption ...
... to shield the Access Point from the drop-dow n menu. Setup Passw ord You can enter a maximum of your system. This dialog box includes the follow ing parameters. Note Assign a unique channel to prevent settings changes by an outside party. Closed Wireless System Check this to... it in a secure location. The last five digits of another w ireless LAN or Access Point, try another channel. Channel Number Select a channel number (1 through 11) from computers on other w ireless LANs. Page 12 We strongly recommend that you change so that you are set the Encryption ...
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.... Consult w ith your netw ork administrator before hanging up. Click the Dialup Setup tab. Hangup After Enter the length of time you w ant to allow for both Ethernet and w ireless netw orks. Never connect the Access Point in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Enter Phone Connection Parameters dialog box. Page...
.... Consult w ith your netw ork administrator before hanging up. Click the Dialup Setup tab. Hangup After Enter the length of time you w ant to allow for both Ethernet and w ireless netw orks. Never connect the Access Point in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Enter Phone Connection Parameters dialog box. Page...
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...LAN. The access speed declines as the local DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. See Loading the Access Point configuration. 4. o Note that the DHCP server holds. Notes o If Automatic Connection is checked, an intentional connection attempt may start the link test when the Power indicator on the Access Point turns green. 7. When the Wireless Access Point Setup... - The file may be loaded by clicking LOAD on the "Selection of connection mode and setup of IP addresses...
...LAN. The access speed declines as the local DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. See Loading the Access Point configuration. 4. o Note that the DHCP server holds. Notes o If Automatic Connection is checked, an intentional connection attempt may start the link test when the Power indicator on the Access Point turns green. 7. When the Wireless Access Point Setup... - The file may be loaded by clicking LOAD on the "Selection of connection mode and setup of IP addresses...
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Click FINISH when the message "Link established with Access Point" is performed using your new configuration. 8. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Page 16 Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check the configuration. The link test between the Access Point and the client is displayed.
Click FINISH when the message "Link established with Access Point" is performed using your new configuration. 8. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Page 16 Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check the configuration. The link test between the Access Point and the client is displayed.
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...cable modem contract, then fill in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of the LAN. Default Router Enter the IP address of the WAN. Static IP Address (WAN-side) Check this mode w hen connecting the Access Point to change them . WAN IP Address Enter the IP address of the... default router. DNS Server 1 Enter the primary DNS server address. Page 17 WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the LAN. DNS Server 2 Enter the secondary DNS ...
...cable modem contract, then fill in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of the LAN. Default Router Enter the IP address of the WAN. Static IP Address (WAN-side) Check this mode w hen connecting the Access Point to change them . WAN IP Address Enter the IP address of the... default router. DNS Server 1 Enter the primary DNS server address. Page 17 WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the LAN. DNS Server 2 Enter the secondary DNS ...
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... restarted. Note The link test is disabled for the w ireless LAN. In these cases, type the ID specified from the cable operator. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Click LINK TEST. The more the access speed tends to 63 alphanumeric characters including symbols. The Custom Access Point Setup Utility closes. You may specify up to decline. This number should...
... restarted. Note The link test is disabled for the w ireless LAN. In these cases, type the ID specified from the cable operator. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Click LINK TEST. The more the access speed tends to 63 alphanumeric characters including symbols. The Custom Access Point Setup Utility closes. You may specify up to decline. This number should...
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...The configuration you have made is registered in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of LAN Connection Mode dialog box. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. Hints The Access Point acts as the IP address of common parameters" dialog box. Refer here for... Connection Mode. Select this option if your DSL provider does not use PPPoE for connection. Setting up LAN connection Selecting LAN for Connection Mode in the Access Point. The file may be loaded by clicking LOAD on the hard disk, click SAVE CONFIG. Page 19 Hints ...
...The configuration you have made is registered in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of LAN Connection Mode dialog box. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. Hints The Access Point acts as the IP address of common parameters" dialog box. Refer here for... Connection Mode. Select this option if your DSL provider does not use PPPoE for connection. Setting up LAN connection Selecting LAN for Connection Mode in the Access Point. The file may be loaded by clicking LOAD on the hard disk, click SAVE CONFIG. Page 19 Hints ...
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...The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is dis playe d. Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 5. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note The link... test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded because the Access Point is automatically restarted. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Setup Utility and check the configuration. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - ...
...The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is dis playe d. Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 5. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note The link... test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded because the Access Point is automatically restarted. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Setup Utility and check the configuration. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - ...
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... appears asking you to confirm the mode you specify, how ever, the more clients you have entered the Access Point configuration file on the "Selection of connection mode and setup of IP addresses that the DHCP server holds. This dialog box is no particular need to change them. ... of common parameters" dialog box. There is for entering information required for configuring a LAN. Setting up local connection Selecting Local Only for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of clients (computers) in the Local mode to any existing Ethernet netw ork w ...
... appears asking you to confirm the mode you specify, how ever, the more clients you have entered the Access Point configuration file on the "Selection of connection mode and setup of IP addresses that the DHCP server holds. This dialog box is no particular need to change them. ... of common parameters" dialog box. There is for entering information required for configuring a LAN. Setting up local connection Selecting Local Only for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of clients (computers) in the Local mode to any existing Ethernet netw ork w ...
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... start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 6. Page 22 When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Note If an error message is dis playe d. Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is displayed, open the Custom Setup Utility and check the configuration. Note The link test is disabled...
... start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 6. Page 22 When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Note If an error message is dis playe d. Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is displayed, open the Custom Setup Utility and check the configuration. Note The link test is disabled...
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... the client are established w ith the temporarily allocated IP address and the "Selection of connection mode and setup of common parameters" screen is displayed. Startup the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. 2. Ente r the s am e IP addre s s for the s ub-ne t as the clie nt com pute r into the IP ...Addres s for a client computer IP address of a LAN connection mode is connected to the ISDN router. Hint The...
... the client are established w ith the temporarily allocated IP address and the "Selection of connection mode and setup of common parameters" screen is displayed. Startup the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. 2. Ente r the s am e IP addre s s for the s ub-ne t as the clie nt com pute r into the IP ...Addres s for a client computer IP address of a LAN connection mode is connected to the ISDN router. Hint The...
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... connecting to the LAN (w ithout a DHCP server) and selecting the LAN connection mode to confirm the mode you to enable sharing of files and the printer. Click NEXT. M anually s e t the WAN s ide (Ethe rne t s ide ) IP addre s s . Consult w ith the netw ork manager regarding the setting of the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Page 24...
... connecting to the LAN (w ithout a DHCP server) and selecting the LAN connection mode to confirm the mode you to enable sharing of files and the printer. Click NEXT. M anually s e t the WAN s ide (Ethe rne t s ide ) IP addre s s . Consult w ith the netw ork manager regarding the setting of the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Page 24...
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... w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 10. The Custom Setup Utility closes. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is automatically restarted. Click UPLOAD. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is registered in the Access Point. Page 25 The configuration you have made...
... w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 10. The Custom Setup Utility closes. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is automatically restarted. Click UPLOAD. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is registered in the Access Point. Page 25 The configuration you have made...