Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 About Wireless, Security settings of the LocationFreeTV

8 Verify that the network you want to connect to is selected, and select [Connect].

When the connection is complete, the SSID for the current connection appears under [Current connection]. If nothing is continuously displayed in [Current connection], the settings may not be configured correctly. Select [Configure] and verify the settings.

Notes

•A plus (+) symbol appears on an access point under [Avail.] once it has been set.

You can only connect to access points with a plus (+) symbol under [Avail.].

If you select from this list and still cannot connect, repeat steps 5 through 7.

•There are public wireless access you can connect to with “No Encryption”, but the data you send and receive is unencrypted and may be intercepted. Be sure to take note of this when using the web and e-mail.

About Wireless Security

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Since communication via the wireless LAN
function is established by radio waves, the
wireless signal may be susceptible to
LocationFreeTV supports various security
functions. Be sure to correctly configure the
security settings in accordance with your
intended purpose and network environment.

Wireless LAN security function of the LocationFreeTV

•No encryption

Because raw data is transmitted, there is a danger of interception.

This setting is not available for wireless LAN communication between the base station and the monitor.

•WEP

WEP is the wireless LAN security technology specified by IEEE802.11. It applies encryption to communications. There are two types of encryption key length; 64-bit key and 128-bit key. The 128-bit encryption key assures a higher security level. A decryption technique exists, however, so using the same encryption key for an extended period of time is not recommended.

•WPA-PSK with TKIP encryption

WPA is a security technology developed to correct for the deficiencies of WEP. The LocationFreeTV utilizes WPA together with TKIP encryption. WPA-PSK with TKIP encryption assures the highest security level among the technologies supported by the LocationFreeTV.

Security settings of the LocationFreeTV

•The security for wireless LAN communication between the base station and the monitor is set to WEP as the factory default. To increase the security level, switch to WPA-PSK. Note, however, that the communication stability may differ depending on which technology you use, WEP or WPA-PSK.

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