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Static ip number management, Wireless lan adapter diagnostics – Sony Ericsson GC89 User Manual

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Advanced Wireless LAN Features

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Static IP Number Management

Some users may require a static IP number for the WLAN connection in the office and a dynamic IP
number outside the office.

If you are using Windows 98SE/Me/2000, it is necessary to manually change the TCP/IP properties
of the Sony Ericsson 802.11g Wireless LAN adaptor:

1. Select Control Panel

Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Right click the WLAN connection and select Properties

General

Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)

Properties.

3. Enter the static IP address for use in the office or select Obtain IP address automatically for

use outside.

Under Windows XP, this situation can be automated:

1. Go to Control Panel

Network Connections

Wireless Network Connection

General

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Properties.

2. In the General tab select Obtain an IP address automatically.

3. In the Alternate Configuration tab select User configured and enter static IP address and any

other network parameters that are required.

Wireless LAN Adapter Diagnostics

You can run a number of diagnostics on your GC89 wireless LAN adapter to verify its operational
and functional status.

Note:

Your network connection is lost when you run the diagnostics. When the test run is over, your
network connection is automatically re-established.