Connection To The Network - Fujitsu LifeBook S Series Manual

Infrastructure connection:
Assign the appropriate data according to the
ID code of the access point to be accessed.
For access point setting, refer to the manual
of the access point.
Ad hoc connection:
Assign the same network name to all the
personal computers to be connected. Check
the box that says [This is a computer-to-
computer (ad hoc) network...]
Data encryption
You are strongly recommended to set a
Network key to encode communications
data. If a key is not set, there is a danger
that your data may be used by unauthorized
persons.
a. Check the [Data encryption (WEP
enabled)] checkbox.
For ad hoc connection, remove the check
mark from the [Network Authentication
(Shared mode)] box.
For infrastructure mode, check the
[Network Authentication (Shared mode)]
box if the access point has shared key
authentication. If it is of open system
authentication, remove the check mark
from the box.
b. Remove the check mark from the [The
key is provided for me automatically] box.
Network Key
The computer
distinguishes between ASCII characters
and hexadecimal char-acters by the
number of characters or digits entered.
If you wish to use ASCII characters, enter
the network key in a string consisting of
five or thir teen characters. The
characters that can be used for the
Network key are: 0 - 9, A - Z, a - z, _
If you wish to use a hexadecimal number,
enter the network key in a string
consisting of 10 or 26 characters. The
characters that can be used for the
network key are: 0 - 9, A - F, a - f
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6. Click the [OK] button. You will return to the
7. Restart your system for the changes to take

CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

If there is the administrator of the network, contact
the network administrator for data settings prior
to connecting to the network.
Setting the network
Perform the "Setting TCP/IP" and "Confirming the
computer and work group names" operations for
network connection.
Setting TCP/IP
automatically
ITo change the setting of the IP address, you
need to be logged in from Windows as an
administrator.
1. Click the [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control
2. Double-click the [Network and Dial-up
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For ad hoc connections, enter the same
network key for all computers connected
to the network.
For infrastructure connection, enter the
value to match the access point. For
information about the access point, refer
to the access point manual.
Type the same value in the [Confirm
network key] box.
Key Index
Set the [Key Index] to "1". It can be any
number from 1 to 4, but "1" is most
typically used.
Wireless Network Proper ties window.
Confirm that the name you entered has been
added to the [Preferred Networks] box.
effect.
Panel].
Connections] icon. The [Network and Dial-
up Connection] window will be displayed.
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