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"Network Name (SSID)"
Shows the unique network ID.
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The Sony 2.4GHz Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 can be configured not to show
the Network Name (SSID). (This is referred to as a "closed system".) For a closed
system Access Point, the "Network Name (SSID)" field in the network list will be
blank.
To connect to a closed system, obtain information about the Network Name
(SSID) and encryption key (WEP key) from the network administrator and use this
information to register the network. When connected, the Network Name (SSID) is
shown in the network list.
"Signal Level"
Shows the signal level (field strength) of the received radio signal.
Higher numbers mean a better signal.
"Channel"
Shows the channel used by the respective network. If multiple
networks use the same channel, communication may be impaired.
Wireless ON/OFF
Wireless signal transmission can be switched on/off independently for
the 802.11b (2.4 GHz) and 802.11a (5 GHz) bands. Select the On/Off
status according to the environment you are in. Take special care if you
are using your computer in locations where radio emissions are
prohibited, such as outdoors (802.11a band) or within an aircraft
(802.11a and 802.11b bands). Be sure to set wireless signal
transmission to Off with these buttons in such cases.
"New"/"Register"/"Edit"/"Delete" button
"New"
This is used when no network is selected from the list. If "Dialog
Format" is selected in "Add/Edit/Register Network" on the
"Setting" tab of the "Wireless Panel" dialog box, when you click
this button the "Registering Network" dialog box appears, letting
you register a new network and connect to it.
"Register"
When you select a network from the list, the button caption changes
to "Register". If "Dialog Format" is selected in "Add/Edit/Register
Network" on the "Setting" tab of the "Wireless Panel" dialog box,
when you click this button the "Registering Network" dialog box
appears, letting you register the selected network. You can register
up to 32 networks.
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