Sony VGP-MR200U/E - Manual (Page 67)

Troubleshooting
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Connection, registration
I cannot connect to a computer
c Check whether the computer is receiving power (page 38).
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Hint
You can start the server computer automatically when the Network Media Receiver is turned on by
configuring the settings described in “Having the computer start up automatically” on page 52.
c Check whether an IP address has been appropriately assigned to the Network Media Receiver.
If the “Automatic assignment” setting is selected and an IP address has been correctly obtained,
the address will be shown on the “IP Address” setup screen. If no IP address is shown, check the
following items:
• If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is the crossover
cable being used? (page 27).
• Are the hub or router, or the wireless LAN access point receiving power? (For details, see the
documentation of the respective device.)
• Was the router or wireless LAN access point turned on before turning on the Network Media
Receiver? (page 38)
• Are Network Media Receiver and hub, router, and wireless LAN access point correctly
connected with network cables? (page 25)
• Is the IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver selected correctly for the
network environment? (page 34)
c Is the computer correctly configured? (page 35)
c The computer may not be properly operating. Restart the computer, and start the server software
again.
If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the VAIO Media Help.
c If you cannot connect to the computer after turning on the Network Media Receiver, restart the
computer.
c If the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or Windows Firewall is active on the computer, it may
not be possible to connect to the computer. Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or
Windows Firewall. For details on how to do this, see the documentation of your computer.
c If you are attempting to connect to the computer through a wireless LAN, perform the steps in
“5 Configure wireless LAN settings” (page 30) again.