Sony PCWA-A320 Network Router User Manual


 
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Configure the wireless communication settings on the computer and then
establish a communication session between the computer and your Access
Point. Refer to the manuals provided with your Wireless LAN PC Card or
Wireless LAN Converter for the configuration procedure.
When you are done, check that an IP address is assigned to the computer.
Although communication is possible from this state, for security reasons,
be certain to perform the subsequent procedures to change the factory
default settings.
The Network Name (SSID) may also be called ESSID or Network ID, depending on
the particular device.
Encryption may also be called encoding or security depending on the particular device.
When using the Windows XP operating system with a Wireless LAN PC Card, on the Start
menu, click Connect to, Wireless Network Connection and make the communication
settings that affect the connection to the Access Point from the dialog box that appears.
If no Wireless Network Connection item can be found on the Start menu, click
Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connection and
double-click Wireless Network Connection.
Access Point Settings
Procedure 4 - Installing the Utility Software
Install the Access Point Scan Utility to be able to detect the Access Point on
the computer.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer to which the
Wireless LAN Card or Wireless LAN Converter is connected.
2 For computers running Windows Me or Windows 2000, double-click
the My Computer icon on the desktop.
For computers running Windows XP, click Start and select My Computer.
Remove the rear cover
by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
This ID is used as
the default Network
Name (SSID).
Network Name (SSID)