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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).
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. Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo
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avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
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with Part 68 of trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service
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this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
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Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le
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and telecommunications technologies have opened the door to home networking. This manual provides information on how to link your Sony VAIO® computers, using a Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA) modem and HomePNA technology. Understanding HomePNA Technology The HomePNA standard uses
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is installed in your Sony VAIO® computer is designed to use the existing phone lines in your home to establish a closed home network. This section provides information on setting up a home network using your VAIO computer. Evaluating your system requirements Your VAIO computer is configured to serve
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must be able to connect to a standard telephone jack (RJ-11). ❑ Each computer requires an installed HomePNA device. ✍ If any of your linked computers is running the Windows 98 operating system, you need to create a setup disk to install the Internet Connection Sharing feature. See step 10 in the
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is set up to work correctly with your type of telephone access and your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Any method of connecting to the Internet provides access to all of the linked computers. Your VAIO computer connects to the phone lines in your home using a standard telephone wall jack. Add each
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(s). After you have installed a compatible HomePNA device(s) into your computer(s), follow the instructions in this section to connect each computer to a separate telephone wall jack. ✍ For a complete list of compatible HomePNA devices, visit the VAIO Direct Web site at: http://www.sonystyle.com
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Connecting your 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
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serves as your central gateway for Internet access, using the preinstalled V.90 modem. To set up your VAIO computer 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places. The My Network Places window appears. 2 Click Home Networking Wizard. The initial Home Networking Wizard screen appears. Home
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's Internet Connection screen, select the Yes option, which establishes your VAIO computer as the Internet gateway for your home network. Select "A direct list, choose the service or device by which you connect to the Internet. ✍ The drop-down list includes the HomePNA modem, the Ethernet card, and
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HomePNA modem, you are prompted to provide your user name and password. If you select the No option, you can restrict Internet access for the other linked computers until you manually connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer. Establishing Internet connection screen (Home Networking Wizard
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to which it belongs. The unique computer and workgroup names identify each computer on your home network. All computers on your home network must be assigned to the same workgroup. The default name for your Internet gateway computer is VAIO. If any other computer on your home network has the same
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your My Documents folder, the default setting permits full access by other users on your home network. Other users can add, delete, or modify the contents of your My Documents folder again. 9 To share a printer(s) with other linked computers, select from the displayed list of available printers. 18
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these steps: 1 Select the Yes option on the Home Networking Setup disk screen. Click Next. 2 You are prompted to insert a preformatted 3.5" floppy disk into the computer's floppy disk drive. Click Next. 3 Wait for the floppy disk to finish setting up. 4 Click Next and then click Finish. 5 Remove
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the instructions provided in this manual. For specific information, consult the documentation that accompanied the HomePNA device. ❑ To set up home network configuration for computers running the Windows® 98 operating system, you can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When
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computer for specific instructions. 2 On your VAIO computer, configure a network printer as follows: 1 From the desktop, click My Computer may be prompted for the installation disk or CD that came with the printer. When a printer has been added to a linked computer, the printer functions like a
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computers that are running the Windows Me operating system, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the hard drive hard drive or folder as you want it to appear to other users users to open and view your files, but not to modify them. Other users by any user on your home network. All users are permitted
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To access shared data You can access shared data from one computer using a different computer, both computers must be turned on. To access peripheral equipment that is connected to one computer while you are using a different computer, the device must be turned on and properly connected and both
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your HomePNA modem. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: Why can't I see the other computers on my home network? Your VAIO®
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printer is attached to your VAIO computer, verify that the latest Windows Me printer drivers are installed. ✍ Always check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest printer drivers for Windows Me™. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers. Topic: Why can't I print to
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.org. To learn more about your Sony VAIO® computer and the installed HomePNA modem, visit the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or visit Sony Customer Support at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 27
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Kbps / 14.4 Kbps* Voltage 3.3 V supply, 3/5V PCI I/O * Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kilobits per second (Kbps). Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps using V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this technology or operate at
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