Sony Network Card MPKTHE User Manual

Home Networking  
Solutions  
Using the HomePNA modem with  
Sony VAIO® Computers  
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contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).  
 
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Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à  
découvert ou un terminal à moins que la  
ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de  
l’interface réseau.  
Safety Information  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose your desktop to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the  
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez  
ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.  
Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un  
orage électrique.  
Never install modem or telephone wiring  
during a lightning storm.  
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone  
pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes  
près de la fuite.  
Never install telephone jacks in wet  
locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or  
terminals unless the telephone line has  
been disconnected at the network  
interface.  
Attention : Pour ADSL,  
HomePNA, et V.90 modele  
modem; afin de réduire les  
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez  
qu'un cordon de communication  
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.  
Use caution when installing or modifying  
telephone lines.  
Avoid using the modem during an  
electrical storm.  
Do not use the modem or a telephone to  
report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
For questions regarding your product or for the  
Sony Service Center nearest you, call  
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or  
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.  
Caution: For ADSL, HomePNA,  
and V.90 modem models; to  
reduce the risk of fire, use only  
No. 26 AWG or larger  
Sony Customer Support can be reached at  
telecommunication line cord.  
Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à  
l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.  
Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,  
ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et  
ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne  
qualifiée.  
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil  
modem ou téléphone durant un orage  
électrique.  
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une  
prise téléphonique dans un endroit  
mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à  
cet effet.  
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remove the equipment from the network until  
the problem is resolved.  
FCC Part 68  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the  
FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence  
Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.0B. If  
requested, this information must be provided to  
the telephone company.  
Repair of this equipment should be made only  
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized  
agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you,  
call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).  
This equipment cannot be used on public coin  
service provided by the telephone company.  
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to  
state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact  
the state or provincial utility service  
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone  
jack.  
The REN is used to determine the quantity of  
devices which may be connected to the  
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the  
commission, public service commission, or  
corporation commission for information.)  
telephone line may result in the devices not  
ringing in response to an incoming call. In  
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs  
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the  
number of devices that may be connected to the  
line, as determined by the total RENs, contact  
the telephone company to determine the  
maximum REN for the calling area.  
Telephone Consumer Protection Act  
of 1991 (United States)  
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of  
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a  
computer or other electronic device to send any  
message via a telephone facsimile machine  
unless such message clearly contains, in a  
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted  
page or on the first page of the transmission, the  
date and time it is sent and an identification of  
the business, other entity, or individual sending  
the message, and the telephone number of the  
sending machine or such business, other entity,  
or individual.  
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the  
telephone network, the telephone company will  
notify you in advance that temporary  
discontinuance of service may be required. But  
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone  
company will notify the customer as soon as  
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right  
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe  
it is necessary.  
In order to program this information into your  
facsimile machine, see your fax software  
documentation.  
The telephone company may make changes in  
its facilities, equipment, operations or  
procedures that could affect the operations of  
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone  
company will provide advance notice in order  
for you to make the necessary modifications in  
order to maintain uninterrupted service.  
Telephone Consumer Guidelines  
(Canada)  
Please refer to your telephone directory under  
Privacy Issuesand/or Terms of Service.For  
more detailed information, please contact:  
If trouble is experienced with this modem, for  
repair or warranty information, please contact  
1-888-4SONYPC, or write to the Sony  
Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway  
Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is  
causing harm to the telephone network, the  
telephone company may request that you  
CRTC  
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale  
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A  
0N2.  
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devices subject only to the requirement that the  
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all  
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer  
Equivalence Number for this equipment is  
0.0B.  
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE  
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies  
certified equipment. This certification means  
that the equipment meets certain  
telecommunications network protective,  
operational and safety requirements as  
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal  
Equipment Technical Requirements  
document(s). The Department does not  
guarantee the equipment will operate to the  
users satisfaction.  
AVIS DE LINDUSTRIE CANADA  
AVIS: L’étiquette dIndustrie Canada identifie  
le matériel homologué.  
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est  
conforme aux normes de protection,  
Before installing this equipment, users should  
ensure that it is permissible to be connected to  
the facilities of the local telecommunications  
company. The equipment must also be installed  
using an acceptable method of connection.  
dexploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de  
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les  
documents concernant les exigences techniques  
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère  
nassure toutefois pas que le matériel  
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de lutilisateur.  
The customer should be aware that compliance  
with the above conditions may not prevent  
degradation of service in some situations.  
Avant dinstaller ce matériel, lutilisateur doit  
sassurer quil est permis de le raccorder aux  
installations de lentreprise locale de  
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également  
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de  
raccordement. Labonné ne doit pas oublier  
quil est possible que la conformité aux  
conditions énoncées ci-dessus nempêche pas la  
dégradation du service dans certaines  
situations.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be  
coordinated by a representative designated by  
the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any  
repairs or alterations made by the user to 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 together. This precaution may be  
particularly important in rural areas.  
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent  
être coordonnées par un représentant désigné  
par le fournisseur. Lentreprise de  
télécommunications peut demander à  
lutilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite  
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées  
par lutilisateur ou à cause de mauvais  
fonctionnement.  
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make  
such connections themselves, but should  
contact the appropriate electrical inspection  
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
Pour sa propre protection, lutilisateur doit  
sassurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la  
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes  
téléphoniques et des canalisations deau  
métalliques, sil y en a, sont raccordés  
ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement  
importante dans les régions rurales.  
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number  
(REN) assigned to each terminal device  
provides an indication of the maximum number  
of terminals allowed to be connected to a  
telephone interface. The termination on an  
interface may consist of any combination of  
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Avertissement: Lutilisateur ne doit pas tenter  
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit  
avoir recours à un service dinspection des  
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,  
selon le cas.  
AVI S: Lindice d’équivalence de la sonnerie  
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal  
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui  
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.  
La terminaison dune interface téléphonique  
peut consister en une combination de quelques  
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme  
dindices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous  
les dispositifs nexcède pas 5. Lindice  
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est  
de 0.0B.  
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About Home Networking  
Home Networking is an innovative way to share devices, programs and  
technology between the computers in your home. Advancements in  
personal computer 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 frequency division multiplexing (FDM) to use the  
same phone line for voice and data transmission. This enables network access for  
any compatible HomePNA device that can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11)  
in your home.  
Benefits  
When your home computers are combined in a network, they can share Internet  
access and peripheral equipment such as scanners or printers. The following are  
some of the benefits of using HomePNA technology:  
No new wiring is required to get up and running. You can use existing phone  
lines already in your home.  
You do not need to install additional software on your home computers to  
create a network. You can use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium  
Edition (Windows Me) operating system already installed on your VAIO  
computer(s) to configure your network.  
Your older computers can be included in your home network as easily as the  
newer models.  
You can operate your telephone and fax machine as usual, while the network  
is in operation.  
You can connect up to 25 compatible HomePNA devices to your home  
network.  
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Home Networking Solutions  
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To Set Up Your  
Home Network  
The HomePNA modem that 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 as the gateway to the Internet using  
the installed V.90 modem or your own Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable  
modem (optional). You can also gain access to the Internet using your Integrated  
Service Digital Network (ISDN) connection or regular analog voice telephone  
service.  
If your home is equipped with two separate phone lines, such as separate business  
and personal phone service, you must create your home network on a single line.  
All linked computers on your home network must be plugged into telephone  
jacks that are extensions of one telephone service line. If you attempt to set up  
your home network using two separate phone lines, the computers cannot share  
data and peripheral equipment.  
For the best results, Sony suggests using Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition  
(Windows Me™) operating system on all of your home network computers.  
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Basic system requirements  
The basic system requirements are as follows:  
Microsoft Windows Me™  
Microsoft Windows 2000  
Microsoft Windows 98  
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)  
Each computer system on the network 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 section, To establish your home network.’’  
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Configuring your home network  
Configuring your home network  
The basic configuration setup presumes that your VAIO® computer 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 computer to the network individually, by plugging  
each one into a separate wall jack.  
Home network configuration  
Computer  
(Linked)  
Telephone jack  
(RJ-11)  
HomePNA  
device  
Shared printer  
(installed)  
Modem cable  
Computer  
(Linked)  
Telephone jack  
(RJ-11)  
HomePNA  
device  
(installed)  
VAIO Digital Studio computer  
Modem cable  
(Internet gateway)  
Telephone jack  
(RJ-11)  
Modem cable  
(supplied)  
Network  
Interface  
Device  
Out to Internet  
via  
Public Switched  
Telephone Network  
(PSTN)  
HomePNA device  
(installed)  
In a home network system, some peripheral equipment, such as a printer, can be  
shared among all linked computers regardless of where it is attached. The data from  
your peripheral equipment is also available to all linked computers on the home  
network.  
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Connecting your HomePNA modem  
The HomePNA modem installed in your VAIO computer has a single jack  
(RJ-11). Each computer on your home network requires installation of a  
compatible HomePNA device.  
To install a HomePNA device, refer to the documentation that accompanied your  
computer(s) and the installation instructions that accompanied the HomePNA  
device(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:  
To connect the modem cable  
1
2
3
Unplug your telephone from the wall jack.  
Plug one end of the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack.  
Plug the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your  
computer.  
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Connecting your HomePNA modem  
Connecting the modem cable  
Setting up for telephone and  
Internet access (Optional)  
VAIO computer  
Optional:  
1-to-2 jack adapter  
(splitter)  
Telephone cable  
Modem cable  
(supplied)  
Modem cable  
(supplied)  
Telephone jack  
(wall outlet)  
HomePNA modem jack  
If you want to use a single wall jack for your computer’s Internet access and for a  
standard telephone, you can use an optional 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the  
telephone wall jack to accommodate both lines. If you choose to use a splitter:  
1
2
3
4
Plug the splitter into the telephone wall jack.  
Plug your telephone cable into one jack on the splitter.  
Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the other jack on the splitter.  
Plug the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your  
computer.  
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Home Networking Solutions  
Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices  
Your VAIO® computer uses the Windows Meoperating system, which  
automates the process of linking other computers and peripheral devices on your  
home network. Windows Me simplifies network sharing of a single Internet  
connection across a home network.  
Your VAIO computer 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 Networking Wizard screen (Initial view)  
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Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices  
3
Click Next. From the wizards Internet Connection screen, select the Yes  
option, which establishes your VAIO computer as the Internet gateway for  
your home network.  
Select A direct connection to my ISP using the following device:from the  
second level options. From the drop-down 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 any  
Internet connections you may have configured.  
Internet Connection screen (Home Networking Wizard)  
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4
Click Next. From the wizards Internet Connection Sharing screen, select the  
Yes option. From the drop-down list, select BCM HPNA 10Mbps NIC.”  
Internet Connection Sharing screen (Home Networking Wizard)  
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Click Next. From the wizards Establishing Internet Connection screen, you  
can choose the Yes option to enable the other linked computers to  
independently connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer. If you use  
a dial-up method with the 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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Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices  
6
Click Next. From the wizards Computer and workgroup names screen,  
establish a unique name for your computer and for the network group 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 name, neither computer is  
able to connect to the home network.  
The default workgroup name is MSHOME. If your computers are assigned  
to different workgroup names, they cannot be linked together on your home  
network.  
Computer and workgroup names screen (Home Networking Wizard)  
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Click Next. From the wizards Share files and printers screen, you can set  
your file and printer sharing preferences. When you share 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. To restrict access to My Documents, you can  
specify a password.  
Share files and printers screen (Home Networking Wizard)  
8
9
If you choose to share the My Documents folder without specifying a  
password and attempt to continue to the next wizard screen, a pop-up  
message box prompts you to set a password. Click OK to return to the Share  
files and printers screen where you can specify a password, or click Next to  
continue. The pop-up message box does not appear again.  
To share a printer(s) with other linked computers, select from the displayed  
list of available printers.  
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Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices  
10 Click Next. From the wizard’s Home Networking Setup disk screen, you can  
create a setup disk for other linked computers that use the Windows® 98  
operating system.  
Home Networking Setup disk screen (Home Networking Wizard)  
If all of your linked computers are running Windows Me, you do not need to  
create a setup disk. To finish setting up your VAIO computer, follow these  
steps:  
1
2
3
Click Next.  
Click Finish to close the Home Networking Wizard.  
Restart your computer.  
Creating a setup disk  
To create a setup disk, follow 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
4
5
Wait for the floppy disk to finish setting up.  
Click Next and then click Finish.  
Remove the floppy disk and restart your computer.  
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Additional Information on Configuring  
your Home Network  
The process for linking other computers may vary, based on the operating system  
in use on individual computers. You can establish and manage your home  
network with computers that run various Microsoft® Windows® operating  
systems. However, Sony recommends that all linked computers use the Windows  
Me™ operating system. For best results, consult the documentation that  
accompanied the specific computer(s) and the specific HomePNA device(s).  
General Guidelines:  
The steps for configuring any computer running the Windows Me operating  
system are similar to 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 you configure your Sony VAIO® computer with the direct Internet  
connection for the home network, you must select the No option on the  
Home Networking Wizard’s Internet Connection screen.  
When you assign each computer name, it must be unique to the individual  
computer. If any computer on your home network has the same name,  
neither computer can connect to the network. Naming your computers by  
location or function is an efficient way to easily identify the components of  
your home network.  
When you assign a workgroup name, you must use the same workgroup  
name with each linked computer on your home network. If your computers  
are assigned to different workgroup names, they cannot be linked together on  
your home network.  
If your home is equipped with two separate phone lines, such as separate  
business and personal phone service, you must create your home network on  
a single line. All linked computers on your home network must be plugged  
into telephone jacks that are extensions of one telephone service line. If your  
home network is set up using two separate phone lines, the linked computers  
are not able to communicate or share data and peripheral equipment.  
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Managing your Home Network  
Managing your Home Network  
The instructions in this section are intended as guidelines for your VAIO  
computer running the Windows Me™ operating system. These guidelines may  
vary for the other linked computers in your home network, depending on the  
HomePNA device and the Windows® operating system installed in the specific  
computer. For best results, consult the documentation that accompanied your  
HomePNA device and your computer’s operating system.  
To share access to peripheral devices  
You must establish sharing permissions before attempting to share access to data or  
a peripheral device.  
Sharing a printer  
To use a printer that is attached to a different computer on your home network,  
follow these steps:  
1
On the computer that has the printer installed, configure the printer settings  
for shared access. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your other  
computer for specific instructions.  
2
On your VAIO computer, configure a network printer as follows:  
1
2
From the desktop, click My Computer.  
Click Control Panel and then click Printers. The Printers window  
appears.  
3
4
5
6
Click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears.  
Click Next. Select the Network Printer option.  
From the displayed list, choose the printer you wish to access.  
Click Next. You 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  
network printer that is connected directly to your VAIO computer.  
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To set up data sharing permissions (Windows Me)  
To set up data sharing permission on linked computers that are running the  
Windows Me operating system, follow these steps:  
1
2
3
Right-click on the hard drive or folder to be shared.  
Click Sharing. The Properties dialog box appears.  
Select the Shared As option and insert the following information:  
Type in the name of the hard drive or folder as you want it to appear to  
other users on your home network.  
Select the Access Type option.  
If necessary, set a password to control the selected Access Type.  
Data access options  
Read-Only access — This option permits other users to open and view your  
files, but not to modify them. Other users are not permitted to edit, delete or  
insert files when the folder is marked as Read-Only.  
Full access — This enables full access to files and folders by any user on  
your home network. All users are permitted to add, delete, modify and  
rename files and folders.  
Password-protected access — You can specify a password to allow either  
Read-Only or Full access.  
To set up data sharing permissions  
(Other Windows operating systems)  
For information on establishing data sharing permissions for your linked  
computers that are not running the Windows Me operating system, consult the  
documentation that accompanied the computer or the specific operating system.  
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Managing your Home Network  
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 computers must be turned on.  
If you would like to access data from another computer on your home network,  
follow these steps:  
1
Click My Network Places, select Entire Network, and then click on your  
workgroup. The default workgroup name is MSHOME.  
2
A list of all linked computers on your home network is displayed.  
In order to appear as a connected unit on your home network, each  
computer:  
needs to have a HomePNA device installed,  
must be plugged into a telephone wall jack,  
has the appropriate software properly installed and configured,  
is sharing at least one folder or device.  
3
Navigate to the file or folder you want to access, and open the file or folder.  
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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® computer and each connected computer must be configured  
correctly to work on your home network.  
Verify that all linked computers are turned on and properly connected to your  
home network.  
If the HomePNA device(s) has an indicator light, verify that it is lit.  
Verify that you have properly installed the HomePNA device(s) on each  
computer(s). Review the documentation that came with each specific  
HomePNA device.  
Interference from other devices may be causing the problem. Try  
disconnecting any telephones or fax machines you may have connected to  
your computer(s).  
Try locating another linked computer by following these steps:  
1
2
From the Start menu, click Find, and then select Computer.  
Type in a unique computer name you have previously assigned to  
another computer, and click Find Now.  
Topic: Why isn’t my Internet connection working?  
Your Internet connection can vary, depending on your ISP and equipment status.  
Verify that your VAIO computer is turned on.  
Contact your ISP directly to check for technical difficulties in your service  
area.  
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Home Networking Solutions  
Topic: How do I access the Internet from another computer on my home  
network?  
You can access the Internet from another linked computer on your home network,  
if you have properly configured your VAIO computer for Internet Connection  
Sharing (ICS). See step 4 in the section, Linking Computers and Peripheral  
Devices.’’  
Topic: Why isnt my network printer visible to all linked computers on my home  
network?  
You can establish a network printer by configuring the printers sharing  
permission.  
Verify that the linked computer and the attached printer are both turned on.  
Check that the printer is properly configured as a Sharedprinter.  
If your 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 cant I print to my network printer?  
You may need to update the printer driver(s) for your printer. If the problem is  
with the printer itself, consult the documentation that accompanied your printer  
for more detailed information.  
Topic: How do I change my Internet sharing settings?  
You can change your Internet Connection Sharing settings in the Home  
Networking Wizard. To access the Home Networking Wizard, follow these steps:  
1
2
3
From the desktop, click My Network Places. The My Network Places  
window appears.  
Click Home Networking Wizard. The Home Networking Wizard dialog box  
appears.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet Connection Sharing screen  
and make your desired changes.  
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Topics  
Topic: How do I change my network settings?  
To change your network settings, follow these steps:  
1
From the desktop, right-click My Network Places and select Properties from  
the shortcut menu.  
2
Confirm that the following components are installed:  
Client for Microsoft Networks  
BCM HPNA 10 Mbps NIC  
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks  
TCP/IP -> BCM HPNA 10 Mbps NIC  
You can add, edit, or remove any of these network settings.  
Topic: How do I enable the Shared Level Access option?  
On the Configuration tab of the Network Properties window, make sure that  
your primary network logon is set to Client for Microsoft Networks.  
Your personal Web server PC or Microsoft Front Page may require you to  
choose a user level for security reasons.  
Additional Information  
To learn more about the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA) and  
how to set up a home network, visit the HomePNA Web site at  
To learn more about your Sony VAIO® computer and the installed HomePNA  
To Reach Sony  
For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or visit Sony  
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Specifications  
Broadcom® BCM4211 Technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem  
Standard household telephone wiring: Twisted copper-pair based  
systems, using No. 26 AWG telecommunication line cord.  
Supported cable types  
Connecting phone cables and wall jacks requires RJ-11  
connectors and jacks.  
HomePNA 1.0 / 2.0  
Standards Compatibility  
Modem  
V.90 compatible data/fax modem  
10 Mbps (HomePNA)  
56 Kbps / 14.4 Kbps  
Data Transfer Speed  
*
3.3 V supply, 3/5V PCI I/O  
Voltage  
* 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 this speed.  
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