Sony PCWA-A100 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 4-647-079-14(1) Operating Instructions Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 © 2000 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCWA-A100, PCWA-A200 Serial No.______________...
- Page 3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Repair of the equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-877-760-7669. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991...
- Page 4 • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this product.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. -
Page 6: Overview
Overview What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 (hereinafter referred to as the Access Point) is designed for building a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) environment. Connect your Access Point to a power outlet, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 into your computer, and use the software supplied with your Wireless LAN PC Card to build a wireless LAN environment. - Page 7 2 Connecting to an ISDN router (see page 15) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Internet Service Provider ISDN Router 3 Connecting to a cable modem (see page 16) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Cable Cable Modem Television Company 4 Connecting to a DSL modem (see page 17) Internet To 10BASE-T connector...
- Page 8 5 Using as the hub of your local network (see page 18) To 10BASE-T connector...
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Page 9: System Requirements
System requirements • A computer satisfying the following requirements. CPU: MMX ® Pentium ® 233 MHz and above RAM: 64 MB and above With Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, or Windows 2000: 64 MB or more With Windows XP: 128 MB or more CD-ROM drive Default built-in PCMCIA Type II slot... -
Page 10: About Supplied Manuals
About supplied manuals Please read the Operating Instructions and Help information for the Access Point (PCWA-A100/A200) and Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA- C100) in the following order. Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to connect and install the Access Point. Please read this manual first. -
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started Unpacking Your Access Point comes with the following items. • Wireless LAN Access Point • Unit stand • Telephone cable (PCWA-A100 only) • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (This manual) • Other printed materials •... -
Page 12: Parts And Indicators
Parts and indicators * Not included with the PCWA-A200. 1 POWER indicator Lights while power is supplied. 2 WIRELESS indicator Lights when data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN. 3 ETHERNET indicator Lights while data exchange is in progress through the 10BASE-T connector. -
Page 13: Connections
Connections Connecting the Access Point to the Internet Connection to the Internet varies depending on your Internet environment. If you are using the Access Point for your local network only, and you do not need to connect it the Internet, proceed to page 18 and see “To use the Access Point for your local network only.”... - Page 14 Connect the telephone cable to the LINE/PHONE connector. Telephone jack splitter (supplied) To the telephone line outlet z Tip You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub. Use the 10BASE-T connector to build a wired LAN environment in addition to a wireless LAN environment.
- Page 15 To connect the Access Point to the ISDN router Connecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing a Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection is required between the computer(s) and router.
- Page 16 To connect the Access Point to the cable modem Connecting the Access Point to a cable modem provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. Connect the cable modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable.
- Page 17 To connect the Access Point to a DSL modem Connecting the Access Point to a DSL modem provides Internet access to computers that are using a Wireless LAN PC Card. Connect the DSL modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable.
- Page 18 To use the Access Point for your local network only The Access Point may be used simply as a hub for wireless computers in your local network without Internet access. Use of the Access Point in this manner enables file sharing among client computers. In such a case, a power connection is the only requirement (Page 19).
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Page 19: Connecting The Access Point To A Power Source
Connecting the Access Point to a power source Use the supplied AC power adapter to connect to a power outlet. AC power adapter (supplied) To the power outlet LINE/ PHONE To power on/off the Access Point The Access Point is not equipped with a power switch. To power on/off the Access Point, plug/unplug the AC power adapter. -
Page 20: Attaching The Unit Stand
Attaching the unit stand The unit stand allows you to place your Access Point in an upright position. When the unit stand is attached, cables are routed through the recessed groove. Before attaching the unit stand Make sure to write down the six-digit Access Point ID on the label attached on the bottom surface of the Access Point. -
Page 21: Setting Up
Setting up After you connect and install your Access Point, see the manual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. The manual provides instructions on how to insert the PC card into the computer, install and set up its software, and install the software needed to set up the Access Point. - Page 22 If you forget the Access Point settings If you forget the Access Point settings, so that you can no longer connect to the Access Point, use the following procedure to make the settings again. Note When a static IP address is set to the Access Point, you cannot change the settings as in the following procedure.
- Page 23 The software reset will automatically set the password to its factory default setting of “public.” (You can now change the password to anything other than “public”.) Click SCAN. Selection of communication mode and setup of common parameters dialog box appears. Delete the “*****”...
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Page 24: Additional Information
Additional information Precautions AC power adapter Be sure to use the supplied AC power adapter. Other AC power adapters may cause a failure to the Access Point. Safety Do not drop the Access Point. Careful handling will help prevent damage. Installation Do not place the Access Point where it will be exposed to the following conditions:... -
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Communication distance Approx. 100 m (approx. 330 feet) with no obstacles (The communicable distance depends on the environment.) Maximum number of units connected 49 units (number of clients) (Recommended number of clients is 16 or less) Protocol support TCP/IP, NetBEUI Standard IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11 Radio frequency... -
Page 26: Getting Help
The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. E-mail your question and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-mail form at http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/ The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. -
Page 27: Glossary
Glossary Client A computer connected to a LAN (Local Area Network). Also called a client computer. ISDN ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a set of standards for digital transmission over ordinary telephone copper wire and other media. Home and business users who install ISDN routers can access graphic-intense Web pages with greatly increased speed over that of modem users. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the Access Point, this troubleshooting guide may help you remedy the problem. Should a problem persist, consult the Sony Customer Information Service Center. On the Access Point The Access Point is not operating properly. -
Page 29: Limited Warranty Statement
1. Labor: For a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller, SONY will repair defects in material or workmanship in the Product at no charge, or pay the associated labor charges to a SONY authorized service facility. - Page 30 Product in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America. This Limited Warranty is...
- Page 31 1-877-760-7669. Save this for future reference. © 2000, 2001 Sony Corporation Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. SONY is a registered trademark of Sony.
- Page 32 The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e- mail form at http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/ The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions.