Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 operating instructions Alias, Authentication scheme, Encryption

Notes

•The LocationFreeTV does not support the IBSS mode or the adhoc mode.

•Be aware that if the LocationFreeTV is not set to encrypt transferred data, there is a danger that data can be electronically intercepted.

LocationFreeTV can operate in the 5120- 5250 MHz frequency band (the channels are 36,40,44,48). It is limited by the FCC, Industry Canada and some other countries to indoor use only.

4 You can connect to networks with a plus (+) symbol under [Signal], but the procedure differs under the following conditions.

When connecting to a network for the first time:

Choose the network you want to connect to from the list and select [Configure]. Proceed to step 5.

When connecting to a network you have connected to before:

A plus (+) symbol appears under [Avail.] on the list. Select the network from the list and proceed to step 8.

zTip

To connect to a stealth SSID public wireless access, select [New].

5 Refer to documents about the public wireless access to configure the necessary items, select [Set], and then select [Back].

1SSID

Enter the SSID (network name) of the public wireless access you want to connect to.

An SSID is used to identify a wireless network.

2Alias

If necessary, set an Alias.

Enter a nickname for the public wireless access. The alias can be up to 8 characters.

3Authentication scheme

Configure the authentication scheme needed to connect to the public wireless access. Refer to documents about the public wireless access to configure this setting.

4Encryption

Configure these items when the public wireless access is set for encryption.

Refer to documents about the public wireless access to configure these settings.

zTip

Many locations that offer public wireless access use “No Encryption” access points. In that case, select “No Encryption”.

WEP:

Enter a character string as an encryption key. The encryption key length differs, however, for different encryption strengths. See the table below.

	40 bit/64 bit	104 bit/128
		bit
Key length	5 characters	13 characters
(Numeric)	(0-9)	(0-9)
Key length	10 characters	26 characters
(Hexidecimal)	(0-9, A-F, a-f)	(0-9, A-F, a-f)

WPA-PSK:

For WPA-PSK, enter a key that is between 8 and 64 characters long. Only hexidecimal keys can use all the following characters: 0-9, a-f, A-F.

6 If you changes the setting value in step 5, press the [Set] button.

7 Select the [Back] button.

The [Public Wireless Access] window reappears.

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