Sony PCWA-A500 - Manual (Page 20)

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■ Advanced Setup
Here, you can configure advanced settings for the Access Point. Further,
you can select an operation mode for the Access Point from the following
two types:
(1) NAT Router mode
Similar to Easy Setup, the Access Point operates in NAT router
mode, but you can configure slightly more advanced settings.
(2) Bridge mode
The Access Point operates as a network bridge. Select this mode
when using an ISDN router or router-type DSL modem.
1
Follow the steps for Displaying the Access Point setup page
(page 16) to display the Access Point setup page.
2
Click Easy Setup or Advanced Setup.
3
If an administrator password has been set, you are
requested to enter a password. Type admin in the User
Name text box, and enter the password, then click OK.
The Access Point setup page appears.
z Hint
The administrator password is not set when the Access Point is shipped from the
factory. For details, see “About the Access Point password” (page 18).
If the Access Point settings (Network name (SSID) or data encryption)
have been changed, you must use the Wireless Panel to change the
communication settings on your computer. For details, refer to the Wireless
LAN PC Card Operating Instructions or the Wireless Panel Help.
Confirming the firmware version for the Access Point
You can confirm the Access Point firmware version on the Access Point
Status page. For details, see “Confirming the status of the Access Point”
(page 21).