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Other settings that you can make include
enabling security, changing your password, and
upgrading the Base Station software.
If you set the security level to “Low”, you can
access the [Base Station Settings] page from a
wired network, even if the Base Station is not in
setup mode.
Note
The updated settings will take effect after restarting the
Base Station or clicking [Exit Setup].
1 You can select the security level to use when
the Base Station and computers are connected
via a wired LAN. If you select [Enable at all
times. (Security Level: Low)], you can
configure settings even when the Base Station
is not in setup mode because the Web port for
the wired LAN is always open. At the time of
purchase, this setting is set to [Enable only in
the “SETUP MODE”. (Security Level:
Normal)].
2 Click this to save changes.
Warning
• If you set the Base Station security level to “Low”,
port 80 of the Base Station is always open on the
wired LAN, even if the Base Station is not in setup
mode.
• When security is provided from the Internet side
(WAN side), make sure it also covers this port 80,
such as by means of a firewall function on the
router.
*1
• If security is not provided by the router, there is a
risk that the Base Station may be accessed via port
80 by an intruder on the Internet (WAN) side. To
ensure the security of the Base Station, refer to
“Changing the Password” (1 page 46), and change
the password periodically to prevent an intruder
from logging in to the [Base Station Settings]
page.
*2
• If an intruder accesses and logs in to the [Base
Station Settings] page, the following dangers
exist:
*3
- The Base Station settings may be changed.
- The intruder’s LocationFree device may be
registered in the Base Station settings, allowing
the intruder to control and view the contents of
any devices connected to the Base Station (such as
video and DVD players).
*1 For details on your router’s security functions,
contact the manufacturer of your router.
*2 Changing the password does not guarantee that an
intruder cannot log in.
*3 Sony Corporation assumes no liability for any such
damages arising from the customer’s actions. The
customer assumes personal responsibility for
making these settings.
Other Settings
Allowing the Settings Page to
Be Opened Anytime (Security
Settings)