Sony VGP-MR200U/E - Manual (Page 13)

Setup
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Setup
Setup overview
Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer
This product offers two network interfaces, wireless and Ethernet cable. To connect the Network
Media Receiver to the computer, select the network interface that is best suited to your situation.
Note
If both network interfaces are used at the same time, the network interface specified in “Network Type”
has priority.
Wireless connection
The wireless LAN interface built into the Network Media Receiver can be used to connect to a
computer through a wireless LAN access point.
Note
The Network Media Receiver always operates in
wireless LAN infrastructure mode (access point
network mode). Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) mode is
not supported.
Cable based connection
Using the Ethernet cable connection, the Network Media Receiver is connected to the computer
using a network cable.
Depending on the number of computers and type of equipment, various configurations are possible.
The illustration below shows an example for connecting the Network Media Receiver to the
computer through a hub (a device for connecting multiple devices on a network).