Sony F500 - Manual (Page 27)

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Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)
terminal on the unit.
USB Wireless Setup
Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN
Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only) (not
supplied).
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be
available in some regions/countries.
* As of January 2010.
Turn the unit off before connecting the
extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless
LAN Adapter. After inserting the USB Wireless
LAN Adapter to the base of the extension cable
and connecting the extension cable to the
(USB) port (left or right), turn the unit on again.
Note
• The placement distance between the USB Wireless
LAN Adapter and your wireless LAN router differs
depending on the usage environment. If the system
cannot connect to the network or the network
connection is unstable, move the USB Wireless LAN
Adapter to a different position or place the USB
Wireless LAN Adapter and the wireless LAN router
closer to each other.
To set the network settings
For details, see [Network Settings] (page 56)
and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.
About wireless LAN security
Since communication via the wireless LAN
function is established by radio waves, the
wireless signal may be susceptible to
interception. To protect wireless
communication, this system supports various
security functions. Be sure to correctly
configure the security settings in accordance
with your network environment.
No Security
Although you can easily make settings, anyone
can intercept wireless communication or intrude
into your wireless network, even without any
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a
risk of unauthorized access or interception of
data.
WEP
WEP applies security to communications to
prevent outsiders from intercepting
communications or intruding into your wireless
network. WEP is a legacy security technology
that enables older devices, which do not support
TKIP/AES, to be connected.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed to
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
assures a higher security level than WEP.
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an
advanced security method that is distinct from
WEP and TKIP.
AES assures a higher security level than WEP or
TKIP.
Connecting to the network
ADSL modem/
cable modem Broadband
router
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Internet
Unit
USB
Wireless
LAN
Adapter
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Wireless LAN
router ADSL modem/
cable modem Internet
Unit