Sony FF051011 User Manual

GC89

Sony Ericsson GC89

User Guide

Content

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Services Available Over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

GC89 Hardware Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GPRS/EDGE Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CSD Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Modify a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Delete a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using your Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Send and Receive emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Create a Wireless LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium . . . . . . . . . . 28

Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Advanced Wireless LAN Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting up an Ad Hoc Group Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sharing an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Static IP Number Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

GC89 WLAN Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Concurrent WLAN and GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wireless Manager Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

GSM Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Wireless LAN Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Usage Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

2 Contents

Start Using Wireless Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Wireless Manager Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Icon Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Making Windows

Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Windows

Network Connections Visible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Log on Using GPRS/EDGE Dial-up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Wireless Manager Telephony Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Frequency Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Forward Calls (Divert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Restrict Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

SMS Manager Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Wireless Manager Phone Book Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

The Phone Book Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Phone Book Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Wireless Manager Online Services Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Status Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Wireless Manager Icon Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Software Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

GSM/EDGE/GPRS Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

SIM Card Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Wireless LAN Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Wireless LAN Performance and Connectivity Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Windows

Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Sony Ericsson Support Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Limitation of liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Disputes and Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

WiFi Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Contents 3

Appendix A - Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

General Connection Parameters for CSD and GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

CSD Specific Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

TCP/IP Optimisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Appendix B - Changing the GC89

Wireless LAN Adapter Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

4 Contents

Sony Ericsson GC89

First edition (January 2005)

This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual.

This manual is copyrighted work of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden. The programs referred to herein are copyrighted and trademarked works of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sweden. Reproduction in whole or in part, including utilization in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written permission of the copyright holders is prohibited. Reverse engineering is also prohibited.

All other product or service names mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective companies.

Publication number: EN/LZT 123 8048 P1C

Contents 5

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for buying a Sony Ericsson GC89.

The GC89 is a combined wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter and quad band GSM product, that allows you to access wireless local area networks, share local printers and files with others in the network, access the internet and roam the office, wire free. The GC89 is designed for use in the home and at work; it is very simple to install and use; the software provided allows you to select the best data service available so that the GC89 is always available for data transfer.

The GC89 enables your laptop PC to:

• Connect to your corporate network

• Browse the Internet

• Send and receive e-mails

• Receive information services in real time

• Access files, databases and discussion groups

• Send and receive SMS text messages

• Edit SIM card entries

Note:

Before using your GC89 you MUST read Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use on page 87.

The GC89 wireless LAN facility is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. A LAN is composed of two or more computers connected to each other to share files or common equipment such as a printer or an internet connection. A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network without the need to install networking cables and other networking equipment. Not only is a wireless LAN easier to deploy, but it also allows for roaming. For example, when using the GC89 wireless LAN facility, it is possible to roam from one room in the house to another, or from a conference room to an office without being disconnected from the network.

The GC89s wireless LAN facilities can be used wherever there are connection “hotspots”. Wireless LAN hotspots are becoming increasingly common in both public places, such as hotels and airports (allowing Internet connection), and within offices (providing connections to corporate networks).

The GC89s GSM, GPRS and EDGE facilities provide almost worldwide portable modem access to the Internet or to corporate networks.

Hardware Overview

The GC89 is a standard 32-bit Cardbus PC card with a 15mm extension which contains the GSM and WLAN antennas.

The amount of power drawn from the laptop battery is dependant upon a number of factors including status, frequency band, distance to the base station and number of timeslots used. See Technical Specifications on page 90 for a general guide to power consumption.

Before using the GC89, you must install the software and drivers on your computer, see GC89 Hardware Set Up on page 11.

6 Introduction

SIM Card

When you subscribe to a mobile network operator, you are issued with a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). The SIM contains your personal subscriber data. You need to insert a SIM into your GC89 before it will work.

Software Overview

Wireless Manager

You can use the Wireless Manager to:

• Display GSM/GPRS/EDGE and wireless LAN status information

• Create or modify connection settings

• Connect to the Internet or a corporate network

• Manage GC89 settings

• Manage SIM card and PC phone books

• Send and receive SMS messages

Using the GC89 with your Applications

Data Programs

You can use the GC89 as a modem to provide Intranet/Internet connectivity for a wide range of applications.

Documentation

The GC89’s documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of its capabilities. The following guides are provided:

• A printed Quick Start Guide aimed at getting you operational as quickly as possible.

• An online User’s Guide (this document) containing a comprehensive description of the GC89

The User’s Guide is located on GC89 CD-ROM as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. The GC89 CD-ROM also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader

Illustrations

The illustrations in this manual were obtained using the GC89 on a Microsoft Windows operating system. The dialogs that appear on your PC may differ depending on the version of Windows

functionality. You can read the guide on the computer screen or print it onto either European A4 or American Letter sized paper.

which you can install if necessary.

in use.

Introduction 7

Getting Started

Checklist

Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it:

• Aluminium protective case for storing the GC89

•GC89

•Quick Start Guide

•CD-ROM

The CD contains: drivers, software, documentation and a readme file

System Requirements

This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the GC89.

Wireless LAN Connection

In order to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter for a corporate network, you must have the appropriate access and log-on rights. Contact your corporate IT support function to arrange access and request the following information:

• Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to.

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless network key information (may include network authentication type, encryption type, network key) for any WPA-enabled networks you want to connect to.

• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless network key information (network key) for any WEP-enabled networks you want to connect to.

• An IP address (if not using a DHCP server).

• Networks connected to an authentication server, if any.

Note:

If you require access to a network account, you will also require the accounts domain name, a user name and a password.

In order to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter with a small office or home network, you must have the appropriate access and log-on rights. The Access Point that communicates with the GC89 has a predefined name (SSID) that your computer recognizes upon startup.

• If you are connecting to an existing WEP-enabled network, obtain the network key from the AP (access point) installer.

• If you are connecting to a WPA-enabled AP (access point), obtain the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless network key information (network authentication type, encryption type, network key) from the AP (access point) installer.

• If you are setting up a new wireless network and want to enable WEP security, use any string of characters for the network key.

8 Getting Started

Note:

Your network key is either 5 or 13 ASCII (text) characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters.

Network and Subscription

The network subscription you use in conjunction with your GC89 depends on the functions and features your network operator can provide. Contact your network operator or service provider to make sure the options you require are available. Make sure that data options are included in your subscription, as these are usually optional services.

Note:

Mobile operators often provide a number of connectivity options via EDGE/GPRS such as WAP and Internet. Verify the service you require, such as Internet, email or corporate VPN (Virtual Private Network) service is available through your mobile operator and enabled on your subscription.

The functionality of the different subscriptions available from networks operators are discussed below:

Circuit Switched Data (CSD)

CSD is the original GSM network data transfer method, used in the past for WAP. Almost all GSM networks have this capability at 9.6 kbps. It is possible for the network to upgrade the speed to

14.4 kbps. The GC89 operates at this higher speed where available.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

GPRS is a type of network connection which provides “always on” mobility. The connection set up is fast and, once connected, applications may send and receive data whenever required. In today’s GPRS networks, the GC89 receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds up to

26.8 kbps.

Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)

EDGE enhances GPRS by increasing data throughput by a factor of 3. GPRS networks enhanced with EDGE are often referred to as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks. EDGE provides the “always on” capability of GPRS but at faster speeds. EDGE technology is transparent, simply make a GPRS connection as usual and benefit from the increase in speed where EDGE is available in a network. When EDGE is available you can expect increased speeds of up to 200 kbps, dependent on network coverage.

Short Message Service (SMS)

The PC can send and receive SMS text messages using the SMS Messages screen in the Wireless Manager, see Wireless Manager SMS Messages Screen on page 70, for more details.

Getting Started 9

Hardware

You will need:

• A PC that has the minimum specification recommended by Microsoft to run the version of Windows

installed on it.

• A 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot.

• A Sony Ericsson GC89.

• A SIM card.

Software

You will need:

•Windows

98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP.

• Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager CD-ROM.

Note:

The Wireless Manager can be downloaded from the Sony Ericsson website, details are given below.

Services Available Over the Internet

The Sony Ericsson website contains support to facilitate easy communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you are. It gives you access to on-line customer services, on-line user manuals, software downloads, and useful information. The address is:

http://www.SonyEricsson.com

General information on wireless LAN can be obtained from:

http://www.wlana.org

10 Getting Started

Installation

The Wireless Manager CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your GC89.

You will also need to make sure that the GSM services you require are included on your SIM card subscription. For an explanation of the services that are available see Network and Subscription on page 9. Contact the organization that supplied you with your SIM card and request that the specific services (EDGE, GPRS, CSD or SMS) you require are added to your subscription. If you are intending to use WLAN, you will need to have access rights to corporate networks and hotspots you intend to use.

Note:

If you are installing onto a Windows 98SE operating system, make sure you have your Windows

The CD-ROM contains the following software:

• Wireless Manager

• User Documentation

• On-line Help

• ReadMe text file containing the latest information about the GC89.

installation CD-ROM as it may be required.

GC89 Hardware Set Up

1. Remove your GC89 card from its protective cover.

2. Insert your SIM card into the slot on the back of GC89, with the gold contacts facing downwards.

Note:

The cut corner of the SIM card must be placed into the PC card as demonstrated below. The gold contacts should face downwards.

SIM

Card

564464

8695

89034

To use the PCMCIA slot for another device, remove the EDGE card as instructed in Safe Removal of the GC89 on page 57, then insert the other device.

Installation 11

When the GC89 is not in use it is recommended that you store it in the protective carrier box provided.

Important!

Do not insert the card into the laptop until you have installed the software from the CD-ROM. Simply cancel the New Hardware wizard if the card is accidentally inserted prior to software installation.

Installing the Software

1. Insert the GC89 CD-ROM in your CD drive.

After a few seconds a Sony Ericsson splash screen is displayed.

Note:

If the CD-ROM does not autorun, select Start Run and type D:\Setup.exe into the Run dialog. (Where D is your CD drive.)

2. The Wireless Manager is installed in the same language as your Windows® installation, or English if your Windows

language is not available. See Supported Languages on page 96 for

more details.

3. The InstallShield Wizard for Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager opens; follow the instructions on screen. Installation will appear to pause around 65% whilst drivers are installed; do not cancel. When installation is complete click Finish.

4. Insert the GC89. Make sure it is fully inserted.

GC89

EDGE/Wireless LAN PC Card

5. After a few seconds, the New Hardware Wizard opens and installs the necessary drivers onto your PC from the GC89 CD. The wizard may require you to locate a specific driver file. If this happens, a dialog opens; click Browse and select one of the following:

12 Installation

Component

GC89 CD-ROM Location

EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 98SE or ME machine

EDGE/GPRS Drivers on a Windows 2000/XP machine

Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5.inf) on a Windows 2000/XP machine

Wireless LAN Driver (semwl5a.inf) on

a Windows 98SE/ME machine

D:\Driver\Driver9x

D:\Driver\Driver2k

D:\WLAN-2k

D:\WLAN-9k

In the above table, D is referred to as your CD drive.

Note:

When installing on Windows 98SE, Windows® may prompt for the original Windows 98SE CDROM to be inserted. If the CD-ROM is not inserted when requested, Windows subsequently reboot with error messages relating to missing files. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the Windows 98SE CD-ROM is available before installation starts.

will

6. Select the driver file requested by the Wizard and click Open. The Hardware Wizard finishes the installation.

7. Select Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager to start using your GC89.

Note:

If you are prompted to reboot the laptop during software installation, you may find that the Wireless Manager attempts to start before all of the drivers are installed. The reason this occurs is the New Hardware Wizard is still busy installing the 3 device drivers. The Wireless Manager splash screen appears, followed by a warning dialog saying “You must have a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem installed to run this application. Please install a Sony Ericsson GC89 EGPRS Modem and try again”. If this occurs:

1. Click Ok.

2. Wait for

3. Reboot the laptop.

4. Start the Wireless Manager using the icon on the desktop or via Programs Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager.

the New Hardware Wizard to complete the driver installation.

Installation 13

Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection

Predefined customised connection settings may have already been entered by your mobile operator or IT Manager. Check the connection drop-down menu for any existing entries, if they are available go to Using your Connection on page 16.

If no predefined customised connections exist, the Network Connection Wizard automatically starts when the Wireless Manager is opened for the first time.

1. Click or select View Connection Wizard. The Connection Wizard opens.

2. Select the radio button next to Create a new connection. Enter a name, for example ‘My Connection’. Click Next.

Note:

Your connection name should not exceed 16 characters for it to be fully visible in Wireless Manager.

3. The Type of Connection screen opens. Select the type of connection you require:

• For EDGE/GPRS see steps 4 to 8

• For CSD see steps 9 to 12

GPRS/EDGE Connection

4. Select GPRS/EDGE. Select your Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list. If your Network Operator is not listed, select <Other>. Click Next. See Network and Subscription on page 9 for more information on GPRS.

5. If the Access Point Name dialog opens, check the APN displayed (for some operators it is deliberately blank). If you selected <Other> enter the APN for your operator. Contact your Network Operator if necessary to find out the correct APN.

6. To modify the selected APN’s settings, Click Advanced.... See Appendix A - Connection

Parameters on page 103, for descriptions of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. The Secondary APN information is only used in special customised cases where the information will be filled in for you. Otherwise the tick-box must be left un-ticked and secondary APN name blank. Click Apply to save any changes before closing the dialog. Click Next.

Note:

Your connection will automatically switch to EDGE when the network is available, allowing your PC Card to work at faster speeds.

7. If the operator you have selected in step 4 does not require a User ID and Password leave this dialog blank if it is displayed. If you have to logon to your service provider, enter your User ID and Password into the specific fields. If you want to enter your User ID and Password every time you connect, de-select the Save Password box. Click Next.

Note:

Some versions of Windows® deliberately change the number of asterisks that represent a password and place asterisks in the password field when the password is blank in order to make the display secure.

8. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your settings.

14 Create a EDGE/GPRS or CSD Connection

CSD Connection

9. Select CSD. Select your service provider from the Choose Network drop down list. If your service provider isn’t listed select <Other> or <North America> depending on your location. Click Next.

10. If you selected a Network Operator from the Choose Network drop down list, the telephone number dialog should be automatically filled in. If you selected <Other> or <North America> from the Choose Network drop down list, enter the number you need to dial to connect to your Network Operator in the Telephone Number field, include your country and area code. Ensure Use Area Code and Country Code is deselected.

Note:

Contact your Network Operator for a telephone number if necessary.

11. Click Advanced.... You can specify your preferred CSD network connection speed from the

drop down list and the method you want to use to connect to the network on the Speed tab of the Advanced dialog. Click Next.

Note:

If you are unsure which speed to choose from the Speed tab, start with Analogue 9600,and check to see if it works. Once your connection works on Analog, you can try the V110/V120 settings. V110/V120 connects faster than analog. When roaming you may need to repeat this procedure to adapt your settings to the capability of the network.

12. Select the Options tab in the Advanced dialog to specify a callback number, if required. Callback is a service that allows the call direction to be reversed. If you want to watch the progress of a callback in a terminal window click the Show Terminal Window After Dialing box.

See Appendix A - Connection Parameters on page 103, for descriptions of the updateable parameters in the Advanced dialog. Click Apply to save any changes before closing the dialog.

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13. If you need a User ID and Password to logon to your service provider enter them into the specific fields. If you do not need a username and password leave the fields blank. Click Next.

Note:

14. Click Finish to create your connection or Back to review your settings.

Modify a Connection

1. Select Modify a Connection. The Select a Connection drop down menu is activated. Click on the menu and select the connection you want to modify.

2. Click Next.

3. Change settings as required.

Delete a Connection

1. Select Delete a Connection. The Select a Connection drop down menu is activated. Click on the menu and select the connection you want to delete.

2. Click Next. The Success dialog is displayed. Click Finish to close the Connection Wizard.

Using your Connection

To Connect

1. Open Wireless Manager.

2. If requested, enter your SIM Card PIN and click OK. The Status screen is displayed.

3. Select the connection you require from the drop down list and click Connect. If requested, enter your User ID and Password.

To disconnect an active connection

1. Click Disconnect on the Status screen.

The Wireless Manager ends the connection.

Alternatively:

Right click on the Wireless Manager icon in the system tray and select Disconnect.

Note:

You can also use the Preferences dialog to set up an auto connection when the Wireless Manager is opened. See Wireless Manager GSM/GPRS/EDGE Preferences on page 58 for more details.

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Browse the Internet via a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connection

You can connect to the Internet using a CSD or GPRS/EDGE connection:

1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Using your Connection on page 16 for details on opening a connection.

2. Start your Internet browser. You are online and can browse the Internet.

Send and Receive emails

You will need an email program installed on your PC in order to send and receive emails. You can send and receive emails using a CSD or GPRS/EDGE connection:

1. Open your preferred connection from the Status screen. See Connection on page 52 for details on opening a connection.

2. Start your email program. You are online and can send and receive emails.

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Create a Wireless LAN Connection

The method used to create a Wireless LAN Connection depends on the Windows Operating System you have installed on your PC. Go to the section that covers your Operating System:

• Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP on page 18

• Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium on page 28

• Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows 98SE on page 33

Making a Basic Network Connection Windows 2000/XP

To configure a wireless network in Windows 2000/XP, use one of the following methods:

• The native Windows 2000/XP support (Windows

• The Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility, see Configuring your WIndows 2000/XP Network Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility on page 23 for more details.

Zero Configuration Service)

Configuring Your Network Using Windows

In countries other than the United States and Japan you must set the Location property to the country in which you are using your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes network performance.

Configuring Your Location

1. Click Start Control Panel.

2. If you are not in Classic View, click Switch to Classic View in the upper left corner of Control Panel.

3. Double-click Network Connections.

4. Right-click Wireless Network Connection Properties.

5. On the General tab of Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click Configure.

6. Click the Advanced tab on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box.

7. In the Property list, click Location, and then click the name of your location in the Val ue list.

Note:

If your location is not listed, click Default.

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8. Click OK.

Configuring Your Network

Before you attempt to connect to your network, verify that your access point is connected correctly and working. Consult your access point documentation to configure your access point. After you have configured your access point, follow the steps described below to configure your wireless network.

To manually configure your network connection

1. Click Start Control Panel.

2. If you are not in Classic View, click Switch to Classic View in the upper left corner of Control Panel.

3. Double-click Network Connections.

4. Right-click Wireless Network Connection Properties.

5. In Wireless Network Connection Properties, click the Wireless Networks tab.

6. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. If it is not, select the check box.

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7. Click Add.

8. On the Association tab, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box.

Note:

To automatically connect to your network when it is in range, select the Connect when the network is in range check box on the Connection tab.

9. Click OK.

Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks.

To connect to or disconnect from wireless networks in range

1. Right-click in the taskbar at the lower right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks.

2. To connect to one of the listed networks, select the network and click Connect; if you are already connected to one of the listed networks and you want to disconnect, select the network and click Disconnect.

Network security settings must now be configured. The two most basic options are no security and WEP. Either of these two options is usually appropriate for home users. The no security option

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provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network. The WEP option provides a basic level of security to your wireless network.

Additional advanced security settings are also available, which are typically used in corporate environments or for advanced users who require higher levels of security. You must ensure that the security settings chosen for the wireless connection exactly match those on the access point.

Setting Your Wireless Network Connection To Have No Security

1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless network.

2. Click Properties.

3. Click Open from the Network Authentication list.

4. Click Disabled in the Data encryption list.

5. Click OK.

6. Click OK.

The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete. For information about the status of your connection, see Viewing the Status of Your Wireless Connection on page 39.

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Setting Your Wireless Network Connection With WEP Security

1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless network.

2. Click Properties.

3. Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down list.

4. The key is provided for me automatically check box should be cleared.

5. Type the WEP network key in the Network key field. Your network key must exactly match the network key of the access point. Your network key is either 5 or 13 ASCII (text) characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters.

6. Type the key again in the Confirm network key field.

7. Click the Authentication tab and clear the Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication for the network check box.

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8. Click OK.

9. Click OK.

The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete.

Configuring your WIndows 2000/XP Network Using the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility

This section is relevant to users on Windows XP, with Windows Zero Configuration enabled, and to users on Windows 2000.

Configuring Your Location

1. Click Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection.

2. Click Properties.

3. On the General tab of Local Area Connection Properties, click Configure.

4. Click the Advanced tab on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties.

5. In the Property list, click Location, and then click the name of your location in the Valu e list.

Note:

If your location is not listed, click Default.

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6. Click OK.

Configuring Your Network

Before you attempt to connect to your network, verify that your access point is connected correctly and is working. Consult your access point documentation to configure your access point. After you have configured your access point, follow the steps described below to configure your wireless network.

1. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility .

2. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility. Windows 2000 users can skip to step 4.

Note:

The names of wireless networks that are visible to your computer are shown under Available networks. The name of your network is usually shown here.

3. Verify that the Let this tool manage your wireless network settings check box is selected. If it is not, select it, and then click Apply.

Note:

If this checkbox is unavailable, you cannot use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to manage your wireless settings. For this checkbox to be available, you must log on to your system as Administrator. If you are unable to log on as Administrator, contact your network administrator for assistance. Your network administrator can either grant Administrator rights or arrange to have your computer automatically import the appropriate preferred networks. Alternatively, if you are using Windows XP you can use Windows your wireless settings.

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4. If you see the name of your network under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. If you do not see your network listed, click Add.

5. In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of your network does not already appear in the Network name (SSID) box, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box.

6. Click OK.

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Note:

Authenticate Prior to Windows® Login is used to guarantee a network connection (including association, authentication, and DHCP. To enable this feature, click the Authenticate Prior to Windows® Login check box. To disable this feature, clear the check box.

Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks.

Network security settings must now be configured. The two most basic options are no security and WEP. Either of these two options is usually appropriate for home users. The no security option provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network. The WEP option provides a basic level of security to your wireless network.

Setting Your Wireless Network Connection To Have No Security

1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless network.

2. Click Properties.

3. Click Open from the Network Authentication list.

4. Click Disabled in the Data encryption list.

5. Click OK.

6. Click OK.

The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete.

Setting Your Wireless Network Connection With WEP Security

1. Under Preferred networks, click the name of your wireless network.

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2. Click Properties.

3. Click Open from the Network Authentication list.

4. Click WEP in the Data encryption list.

5. Type the WEP network key in the Network key box. Your network key must exactly match the network key of the access point. Your network key is either 5 or 13 ASCII (text) characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters.

6. Type this key again in the Confirm key box.

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7. Click OK.

8. Click OK.

The configuration of your wireless network connection is now complete. For information about the status of your connection, see Viewing the Status of Your Wireless Connection on page 39.

Making a Basic Network Connection in Windows Millennium

These instructions are based on the assumption that your Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter is factory installed and that your software has been installed. If you received your wireless network card as part of your computer, both of these procedures have been done for you. If you did not receive your wireless network card as part of a computer, consult the Quick Start Guide that came with your wireless network card for instructions on installing the hardware and software.

Windows Millennium users must use the Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility to configure wireless network connections, as described in this section.

Configuring Your Location

1. Click Start Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection.

2. Click Properties.

3. On the General tab of Local Area Connection Properties, click Configure.

4. Click the Advanced tab on Sony Ericsson 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties.

5. In the Property list, click Location, and then click the name of your location in the Val ue list.

Note:

If your location is not listed, click Default.

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6. Click OK.

Configuring Your Network

1. Click Start Settings Control Panel Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility .

2. Click the Wireless Networks tab in Sony Ericsson Wireless Utility.

Note:

The names of wireless networks that are visible to your computer are shown under Available networks. The name of your network is usually shown here.

3. Verify that the Let this tool manage your wireless network settings check box is selected. If it is not, select it, and click Apply.

Note:

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4. If you see the name of your network under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. If you do not see your network listed, click Add.

5. In Wireless Network Properties, if the name of your network does not already appear in the Network name (SSID) box, type the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) box.

6. Click OK.

Your network name is displayed on the Wireless Networks tab under Preferred networks.

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