Configuring your ad hoc network with no security – Sony Ericsson GC89 User Manual

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Advanced Wireless LAN Features

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6. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not

used check box.

7. Click OK.

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

For information about the status of your connection, see Viewing the Status of Your Wireless
Connection
on page 39.

Network security settings must now be made. The two security options for ad hoc networks are no
security
and WEP. Additional security options are available only on infrastructure networks. The no
security
option provides no network security, allowing anyone to access your wireless network. The
WEP option provides some level of security to your wireless network.

Configuring Your Ad Hoc Network with No Security

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

2. Click Properties.

3. Click Open in the Network Authentication list.

4. Click Disabled in the Data encryption list.

5. Click OK.

6. Click OK.

Your ad hoc network configuration 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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