Sony MPKTHE - Manual (Page 22)

Home Networking Solutions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.