Privileges of windows 2000 users, S 2000, there are restrictions to user rights. see, Privileges of window s 2000 users – Sony PCWA-A100 User Manual
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Privileges of Windows 2000 users
With Window s 2000, functions that can be performed depend on the user's privilege level.
Privile ge Le ve l
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) Installation of driver: No
Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: No
Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions
*2
*1
Registration of the Access Point is not possible with the Wireless Palette.
Even if the Encryption Key is changed with the Access Point Setup Utility, that setting is not reflected at the client.
*2
You can only check the electric wave status with the Wireless Palette.
You cannot run the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup Utility.
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