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Sony PCWA-C500 User's Manual

1. 10 Getting started Unpacking scccccsissecicesnsvsevscstensscenastees 11 Supplied software and Wireless LAN PC Card driver 11 Indicators ne enan naea 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card 13 Notice for users who have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot 00 14 Software setup About the software provided 15 Verifying driver installation 15 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver enno a neni 23 Removing the Wireless Panel 26 Wireless LAN connection Initial settings for constructing a wireless LAN o cee 29 Windows Me or Windows 2000 uu eee 29 Windows XP oo eeeeeseeeeeees 37 Viewing communication status 45 Viewing the signal reception level oo 45 Viewing detailed network information eee 46 Using Wireless Panel 0 cee 47 Displaying the main screen of the Wireless Panel ce 48 Additional information Precautions n iie iaie eseeeeeeeeeeees 55 Specifications s sssssesesesesesesesererereesese 56 Getting help seis annann a eats 56 GIOSSAEY e aia 57 Troubleshooting 000 cee eee 59 Overview What you can do with your Wireless LAN PC Card The 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 is a wireless network card in a PC card format You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card to construct a wireless LAN environment for connecting multiple computers With the Wireless LAN PC Card you
2. Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card If you are inserting the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 for the first time see Quick Start Guide for details This section explains how to insert and remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from your computer You do not need to turn off your computer when inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card To insert the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 If your computer has a PC card slot protector remove it from the computer Some computers offer a PC card slot protector to prevent damage to the PC card slot while it is not in use 2 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the PC card slot If you have an upper and a lower PC card slot use the upper slot for the Wireless LAN PC Card If you insert the card into the lower slot the card s antenna may block the upper slot See also Notice for users who have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot on page 14 Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated Inserting the card will extend the eject button If the card does not fit easily do not force it Remove the card and reinsert it Insert the card in the direction 13 poeyeys Buiyjes If your computer is already turned on when you insert the Wireless LAN PC card the driver installation wizard starts automatically Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on driver installation To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card Close any software that is using the Wi
3. PPPoE is a software protocol that uses a DSL modem to access the Internet With PPPoE the client does not set a static IP address Instead an IP address is assigned dynamically whenever the client accesses the Internet Protocol The formal specifications that define the procedures for computers to follow when transmitting and receiving data TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP is the network communications protocol that is used to communicate over the Internet TCP is a connection oriented protocol for establishing reliable sequenced data transfer TCP ensures that data reaches its destination IP assembles and addresses data packets for transmission to their network destinations 58 WAN Wide Area Network A network that interconnects remote LANs through the Internet or telephone lines WEP TEEE802 11 compliant security system Using the WEP key as the password only client computers and Access Points that have the same ID and password may log onto the same wireless LAN for file sharing Troubleshooting Read the Troubleshooting section of this guide before calling Sony Customer Information Services If you still cannot resolve your issue after reading this section call Sony Customer Information Services Symptom Cause Remedy My computer does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card gt The Wireless LAN PC Card may not be properly inserted into the PC card sl
4. The factory default Access Point IP address is 192 168 11 1 e Depending on the firmware version of the Access Point the Access Point setup page may differ from the following screen Eile Edt View Favorites Tools Help e Bak A QSearch Gi Favorites media A D Sp fw aA Address http 192 168111 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 i BAI English Home page 39 uono uuoo NY SS819JI M f 40 8 10 11 Set up the Access Point following the onscreen instructions Hint To use the online help click the question mark icon on the page If you change the Network Name SSID or WEP settings for the Access Point communication between the Access Point and the computer will be lost because the Access Point and computer settings do not match If this occurs change the computer settings to match those you set for the Access Point When you have made all of your desired settings changes for the Access Point right click the Wireless Network Connections icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears If you have enabled the WEP function of the Access Point on step 8 enter the WEP key in the Network key field Click Connect This completes all of the necessary settings Setting up the Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 1 After in
5. 33 UONOSUUOD NY SS JAM 34 e If your web browser is configured to use a web proxy server set the web browser proxy setting so that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address The factory default Access Point IP address is 192 168 11 1 Depending on the firmware version of the Access Point the Access Point setup page may differ from the following screen Edit View Favorites Tools Help Hek gt O A ASh Frites Geia B E S MS atess wpsnooeers ia 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA ASOO ij B amp R English Easy Setup fa J ID nemet P 7 Set up the Access Point following the onscreen instructions T Hints e For details on how to set up the Access Point see the manuals provided with 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 e To use the online help click the question mark icon on the page If you change the Network Name SSID or WEP settings for the Access Point communication between the Access Point and the computer will be lost because the Access Point and computer settings do not match If this occurs change the computer settings to match those you set for the Access Point When you have made all of your desired settings changes for the Access Point close the Access Point setup page browser window return to the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard then click Next 9 Change the computer settings to match those
6. consult your network administrator for information about the Network name 43 uono uuoo NY SS819JI M 44 8 10 11 Select the Data Encryption WEP enabled check box and clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box WEP is a function designed to prevent unauthorized access to your network data When the Data Encryption WEP enabled check box is not selected data is not encrypted While you can set up a wireless network without encryption selecting this checkbox makes your network more secure Enter the password WEP key in the Network key field If you are setting up a new peer to peer network you can enter any text you want as the Network key If you are connecting to an existing peer to peer network you must contact the network s administrator to get the proper key The number of characters entered in the Network key field differs according to the Key format and Key length settings See the table below ASCII Hex 40 bits 104 bits ASCII 5 characters 13 characters Hex 10 digits 26 digits O Hint When roaming between multiple access points set the same Network name SSID and same WEP key for all of the access points being used Click OK You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Click OK The settings are saved and you can connect to the newly registered network X Hint For additional information refer to Windows XP Help and Suppor
7. used Connection Mode Indicates the connection mode for the connected network AP Network is displayed if the network uses Access Point and Peer to Peer is displayed if the network consists only of computers connecting directly without an Access Point Signal Level Indicates the signal level as a bar graph Frames Sent Indicates the number of network data frames that have been sent Frames Received Indicates the number of network data frames that have been received My Computer IP Address Indicates the computer s IP address Network List button Add a network name to or remove a network name from the network list Renew IP button On computers configured to acquire their IP addresses from a central server release the current IP address and obtain a new one This function is not be used when the IP address is fixed e This button is not displayed when you are using Windows Me AP Setting button View the status or change the settings of the Access Point by accessing the Access Point s internal configuration web server When using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode which does not use Access Point this button cannot be used The AP Setup button can only be used when you are using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 AP Scan tab 2x Status AP Scan Signal Log Selected Nickname Network Name Mode Signal Level WEP Ch 4ffe33 age 4b32e3 SONY IfsaS
8. Move the mouse pointer over each item of the Wireless Panel to display a short description of that item There are three tabs on the main screen of the Wireless Panel e Status tab page 49 e AP Scan tab page 51 e Signal Log tab page 54 Status tab Status aP Scan Signal Log Wireless Status Nickname Its a SONY Network Name 4b32ef WEP ON Rate 54 Mbps Frequency 46 ch 5230 GHz 1 Connection Mode AP Network Signal Level Oa Frames Sent 325 Frames Frames Received 40 Frames IP Address 192 168 171 114 2 My Computer Renew IP AP Setting 3 4 5 1 Wireless Status This area displays the communication status of the Wireless Panel Nickname The Nickname of the network that computer is currently connected to Created by the user If the Nickname is longer than 13 characters the first 12 characters are displayed and remaining characters are denoted by an ellipsis Nickname is not displayed when the Wireless Panel is running on Windows XP Network Name Unique ID for Wireless Network Also called SSID or ESSID If the Network Name is longer than 13 characters the first 12 characters are displayed and remaining characters are denoted by an ellipsis WEP Indicates whether the data is encrypted or not 49 uono uuoo NY SS819JI M f 50 Rate Indicates the data transfer rate Frequency Indicates the communication channel and frequency currently being
9. PC Card from the computer and reinsert it Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver e Double clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802 1 1a Wireless LAN Adapter gt Right click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Confirm that the message This device is working properly is displayed under Device status If the message This device is working properly is not displayed the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly In this case repeat steps 1 to 5 and right click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Then click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Next restart the computer and reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Click OK You are returned to the Device Manager window Click X to close the Device Manager window You are returned to the System Properties dialog box Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box You are returned to the Control Panel Click X to close the Control Panel The Control Panel closes When using a computer that has an Ethernet interface other than a Wireless LAN PC Card it is recommended that you disable the Ethernet interface to avoid any unexpected difficulties After completing all of the above steps perform the following steps 1 From the start menu point to Connect To then select Show all connections The Network Connecti
10. UOIEWUOJU EUOIIPPY 60 Symptom Cause Remedy I cannot remember the WEP Key gt When using an Access Point reset the Access Point to its defaults For further information about how to reset the Access Point see the Access Point Operating Instructions gt When using a Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Connection Mode delete the network settings registered on each computer connected to the network then reconfigure the computer s wireless network settings No communication is available even though my computer is located within 150 feet 50 m of the Access Point in direct line of sight gt The actual communication distance depends on the installation site and surrounding conditions Move your computer closer to the Access Point O 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 O The Sony fax back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics you want to receive To contact the Sony fax back service call 1 877 760 7669 O The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Access Point Wireless LAN PC Card and other Sony pro
11. an aircraft Do not use this equipment outdoors The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard e Install and connect this product by following descriptions in its Operating Instructions and Quick Start Guide before using it This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment this equipment has to be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm Based on continuous exposure of 30 minutes Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way Indoor use only About the supplied software THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT e Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the software manual in whole or in part or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder Inno 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 In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing SONY will replace it at SONY s option or issue a refund however SONY bears no other responsibility The software provided with this product cannot be used with equipment other than that which is d
12. other Sony products that work with your computer To contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center call 1 877 760 7669 Open 24 hours day 7 days week Glossary Channel number The frequency used for wireless communications Wireless communications are available only among client computers and Access Points that use the same channel Client A computer connected to a LAN Local Area Network Also may be called a client computer DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP lets network administrators centrally manage and automate assignment of client computer IP addresses DNS Domain Name System A system that translates host names into IP addresses Networks that use the TCP IP protocol such as the Internet use a set of numbers like 192 168 0 1 IP address to identify a computer However since the IP address is hard to memorize DNS was developed to allow a name like www sony com to identify a computer for convenience DNS servers manage these translations from host names into IP addresses 57 UOIEWUOJU jeuonippy LAN Local Area Network A network which is accessible only to its members unlike the Internet which is open to an unlimited number of people A LAN may be built for different purposes For example you can build an office LAN that is accessible only to members of the same department or a home LAN that is accessible only to family members PPPoE PPP over Ethernet
13. About manuals and Help files The following manuals and Help file are provided with this product O15GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 Quick Start Guide for Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Users O15GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 Quick Start Guide for Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional Users These two Quick Start Guides contain instructions for installing the Wireless LAN PC Card Wireless LAN PC Card driver and the Wireless Panel utility software provided For information regarding most of the basic settings refer to the Quick Start Guide appropriate to the version of Microsoft Windows you are using Read this guide before using the Wireless LAN PC Card u 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 Operating Instructions this manual This manual contains instructions for installing the Wireless LAN PC Card and detailed information about related settings Refer to this manual if there is something you cannot find in the Quick Start Guide QO Wireless Panel Online Help This is the Online Help file for the supplied Wireless Panel software Refer to this for operating instructions for the Wireless Panel Accessing Online Help 10 To access the Wireless Panel Online Help Install the Wireless Panel following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide 2 Start the Wireless Panel 3 Right click the Wireless Panel icon on the taskb
14. Its a SONY Ee hogehoge a 1 4ffa55 4b3335 4b3335 4b3347 4b334f RAxRate 6Mbps Tx Rate 48 Mbps 2 3 4 1 Wireless Status Displays all networks operating within the communication range of your computer Selected In this column gt gt gt indicates the currently selected Access Point Nickname Nicknames for networks registered in the Wireless Panel For networks not registered in Wireless Panel this column is blank Nickname is not displayed when you are using Windows XP Network Name Unique ID for each Wireless Network Mode Indicates the connection mode for the network AP Network is displayed if the network uses an Access Point and Peer to Peer is displayed if the network consists only of computers connecting directly without an Access Point Signal Level Indicates the signal level as a number 51 uono uuoo NY SS819JI M f 52 WEP Indicates whether the data is encrypted or not Ch Displays the network channel that is currently being used by the network Network List button Network Registration button Windows Me 2000 Network List When none of the networks on the list is selected this button appears as Network List Clicking the Network List button opens the Network List box allowing you to add or remove networks from the list Network Registration If one of the networks in the Network List is selected this button changes to Network Registration Clicking the Netwo
15. Manager The Device Manager window appears From the View menu select Devices by type Double click Network adapters 6 Double click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 2 x I General Advanced Driver Resources EE Sony 802 114 Wireless LAN Adapter SS n Oo Device type Network adapters a Manufacturer Sony Corporation oO Location CardBus Slot 1 PC bus 21 device 0 functior 2 E ne m Device status This device is working properly If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshooter to start the troubleshooter A Device usage Use this device enable x OK Cancel The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter is represented in the Device Manager list by a yellow question mark or exclamation point gt Right click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver e Double clicking Network adapters does not display the Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter gt Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from the computer and reinsert it Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver e Double clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter gt Right click Sony 802 11
16. S ONY 4 657 719 11 1 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit 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 C500 Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty FCC ID AK8PCWACS500 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer
17. Wireless Connection where the asterisk represents a number This number varies according to conditions and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu to display the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box When the computer is not connected to a wireless network In this case Wireless Network connection in the Network Connections window is indicated with an X Double click Wireless Connection where the asterisk represents a number This number varies according to conditions to display the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box 37 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM 38 Refer to the Wireless Panel Online Help on how to register additional networks Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks 123456 This network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key and then click Connect Network key 23456 E If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced 4 From Available Networks list in Connect to Wireless Network click the network that you want to connect to X Hint Network Names of Access Points within communication range are listed in Available Networks The factory default Network Name of the Access Point is printed on the ID label at the rear of the Access Point but the Access Point can be configured t
18. a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Remove to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 19 20 10 11 Confirm that the message This device is working properly is displayed under Device status If the message This device is working properly is not displayed the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly In this case repeat steps 1 to 5 and right click Sony 802 1 1a Wireless LAN Adapter Then click Remove to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Next restart the computer and reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Click OK You are returned to the Device Manager window Click xX to close the Device Manager window You are returned to the System Properties dialog box Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box You are returned to the Control Panel Click xX to colose the Control Panel The Control Panel closes When using a computer with an Ethernet interface other than a Wireless LAN PC Card it is recommended that you disable the Ethernet interface to avoid any unexpected difficulties After completing all of the above steps perform the following steps 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Network and Dial up Connections The Network and Dial up Connections window appears Click to select the network card you want to disable From the File menu select Disable Windows XP 1 From the start menu select Cont
19. anel The Control Panel appears Double click Add Remove Programs Add Remove Programs appears Click 5GHz Wireless LAN then click Change Remove The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears Click OK The program is removed and the Maintenance Complete dialog box appears If the ReadOnly File Detected dialog box appears click Yes to delete the file 27 dnjes aremyos 28 Click Finish If the Shared File Detected dialog box appears it is recommended that you click No and keep shared files Windows XP e Log on to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges e Close all programs before removing the Wireless Panel 1 From the start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click Add or Remove Programs If the Control Panel is set to Classic View double click Add or Remove Programs Add or Remove Programs appears Click 5GHz Wireless LAN then click Change Remove The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears Click OK The program is removed and the InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears If the ReadOnly File Detected dialog box appears click Yes to delete the file Click Finish If the Shared File Detected dialog box appears it is recommended that you click No and keep shared files Initial settings for constructing a wireless LAN Windows Me or Windows 2000 When you install the Wireless Panel onto your computer for the first time the Wirel
20. ar You can get more detailed connection information by displaying its main screen When using an operating system other than Windows XP Wireless Panel is also used to set up computers or switch between connection settings To use Wireless Panel to configure a computer running Windows 2000 log on as one of the Administrators You cannot configure the system when logged on with any other account With Windows XP the operating system s built in wireless networking software rather than Wireless Panel is used to configure wireless connections Wireless Panel is useful under Windows XP however to display connection information 47 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM Displaying the main screen of the Wireless Panel 48 To display the main screen of the Wireless Panel double click the Received Signal Level indicator on the taskbar The main screen of the Wireless Panel appears displaying the status of the network that your computer is connected to re Wireless Panel 2 x Status AP Scan Signal Log Wireless Status Nickname Its a SONY Network Name gt 4b32ef WEP ON Rate 54 Mbps Frequency 46 ch 5230 GHz Connection Mode AP Network Signal Level Oa Frames Sent 325 Frames Frames Received 40 Frames m My Computer IP Address gt 192 168 11 114 Renew IP AP Setting O Hints e For details on the Received Signal Level indicator see Viewing communication status on page 45 e
21. ar and select Help from the shortcut menu Hint You can also access Help by clicking the question mark icon on the Wireless Panel title bar Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items e Wireless LAN PC Card e PC card case e CD ROM Setup disc e Operating Instructions e Quick Start Guide for Windows Me and Windows 2000 Users e Quick Start Guide for Windows XP Users e Warranty Card e Other printed matter Supplied software and Wireless LAN PC Card driver The CD ROM supplied with this product contains the driver software for your Wireless LAN PC Card and the Wireless Panel utility software To use the Wireless LAN PC Card you must first install the driver and utility software Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and installing the Wireless Panel utility software 11 peyeys Buiyjes Indicators POWER indicator N NETWORK indicator Indicator modes POWER NETWORK Description Blinking rapidly Communication in progress The rate of flashing changes with the amount of data flow Blinking slowly in unison Standby Data transfer is possible however no data is being sent or received Alternating slow blinking Connection not established There is no problem with the Wireless LAN PC Card but connection has not been established 12 Power not supplied
22. can connect to another computer that has a Wireless LAN PC Card Peer to Peer Network connection mode or you can connect to a network through an optional wireless network access point the 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 Access Point Network connection mode For details on connection modes see the explanations on the following pages You can register and switch between various network settings such as between Access Point Network and Peer to Peer Network connection modes With Windows Me or Windows 2000 Access Point Network connection mode Peer to Peer Network connection mode e Wireless Network Registratic 2 x en Wireless Network Registratia 2x Nickname WirelessLAN NO 1 r Connection Mode Access Point Network Peer to Peer Networ Network Name SSID It s a SONY gt m WEP ON C OFF Length 4p bits Key ASCII Hex Current Input Key Length 5 5 Save Cancel Nickname 5GHz Peer to Peer r Connection Mode Peer to Peer ie Network Name SSID pee to peer 7 WEP ON C OFF Length 4p bits Key ASCII C Hex Curent Input Key Length 5 5 HK Save Cancel With Windows XP Available networks Connect to Wireless Network The following network are available To access a network select it from the list and thenjelick Connect Available networks apcaer This network requires
23. cess Point by accessing the Access Point s internal configuration web server When using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode which does not use an Access Point this button cannot be used The AP Setup button can only be used when you are using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 53 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM 54 Signal Log tab We Wireless Panel Status AP Scan i WW vie WAR H me y A T AsRate 6Mbps Signal Level 47 TxRate 54 Mbps Wide Plot T Signal Log Displays the signal status and signal rate for signals as a graph The red line indicates the data reception rate the green line the transmission rate and the blue line the signal level strength 2 Wide Plot button Narrow Plot button This button toggles between the Wide Plot and the Narrow Plot display modes When in Narrow Plot mode click the Wide Plot button to increase the width of the window When in Wide Plot mode click the Narrow Plot button to return the window to its original narrow size Precautions nau Clean the casing with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent Safety solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may damage the finish of the casing Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 as this may damage the unit Installation Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card
24. ducts that work with your computer To contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center call 1 877 760 7669 Open 24 hours day 7 days week Printed in Japan http www sony net Printed on recycled paper
25. e without notice 56 Getting help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony as well as troubleshooting tips for your Wireless LAN PC Card About Sony s Support Options Sony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN PC Card OThis Operating Instructions explains how to use your Wireless LAN PC Card J Quick Start Guide explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card Wireless LAN PC Card driver and the Wireless Panel utility software provided OWireless Panel Online Help explains how to use the Wireless Panel utility software provided OThe Sony Wireless LAN PC Card support Web site http www sony com wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN PC Card OThe 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 OThe Sony fax back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics you want to receive To contact the Sony fax back service call 1 877 760 7669 OThe Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 Wireless LAN PC Card and
26. e Network Name When you connect to an existing Access Point or Peer to Peer network consult your network administrator for information about the Network Name Kej Hint To search for other networks operating within the communication range of your computer click the Network Name drop down list The networks found are displayed in this list and you can select the one you want to connect to e WEP WEP is an encryption function that prevents unauthorized access to wireless networks When Access Point is shipped the WEP function is disabled When connecting to an Access Point that is set to the factory default settings you will need to clear the check mark from this checkbox By default this check box is not selected For security reasons it is strongly recommend that you select Change access point settings in step 6 on page 33 to enable the WEP function of the Access Point It is also recommend that you select the checkbox that enables the WEP function when connecting to a Peer to Peer network When you connect to an existing Access Point or Peer to Peer network consult your network administrator for information about WEP settings WEP Settings Set the following items when connecting to a network where WEP is enabled When connecting to an Access Point make sure the settings match those for the Access Point When you connect to a Peer to Peer network enter the same settings for all computers connected to that network O H
27. eate network click Next Cancel lt Back 5 Confirm your settings then click Next The Connected with access point panel appears when communication with the Access Point is established It may take some time before a connection is established Wp Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard A xj Connected with access point ITE When operating for the first time the settings of the access point must be changed to connect to the Intenet If the access point is already properly configured there is no need to change the settings lt Back Cancel If an error message is displayed the settings are not correct Read the error message carefully and click Back to correct the settings When the Access Point settings are complete 1 Uncheck the Change access point settings check box and click Next 2 Click Finish when the Completing the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard panel appears This completes all the necessary basic configuration for connecting to a wireless network access point When you want to change the Access Point settings follow the instructions below If you change the Access Point settings To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet you must change the Access Point factory default settings 1 Check the Change access point settings check box and click Next 2 Click Access Point Setup on the panel that is displayed Your web browser starts and displays the Access Point setup page
28. ecommended that you use Peer to Peer mode when using high bit rate movie streaming applications Poor radio conditions can cause interruptions of movie playback over wireless connections A system for simultaneously replaying transmitted files on the receiving computer while file transmission is still in progress System requirements To use the software provided the following hardware and software is required QA computer with the following specifications 128 MB of RAM or more A CardBus compatible PC card slot An available CD ROM drive for installing the software U Supported operating system Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Display High color 16 bit color or greater 800 x 480 resolution or greater e Sony cannot assure trouble free operation for all computers satisfying the specified system requirements e Except for Sony VAIO personal computers upgraded with the regular Windows XP upgrade service package provided by Sony Sony cannot assure trouble free operation in environments using upgraded operating systems The 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 optional is required to gain access to the Internet from a wireless LAN e Internet access requires the separate purchase of an Internet connection from an Internet Service Provider ISP
29. ence to television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety Information WARNING Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the warranty Do not use this equipment on hospital premises Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction If using the equipment near a pacemaker make sure it is at least 9 inches 22 cm away from the pacemaker Do not use this equipment in an aircraft as doing so could cause the aircraft s equipment to malfunction Make sure you remove the equipment from the PC card slot before carrying your computer onto
30. esignated for use with e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Program 2001 2002 Sony Corporation 2000 2001 Atheros Communications Inc All Rights Reserved Documentation 2002 Sony Corporation Sony VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Me are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Notes The user interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual This manual is written based on the assumption that you are familiar with basic operations of the Windows operating system For computer operations refer to manuals that come with your computer e In this manual Microsoft Windows Me is referred to as Windows Me e In this manual Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000 e In this manual Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP Table of contents OVERVIEW ser ERA 5 What you can do with your Wireless LAN PC Card 5 System requirements 0 9 About manuals and Help files 10 Accessing Online Help
31. ess Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts automatically after you have installed the Wireless Panel This wizard makes it easy to set up an initial wireless LAN configuration er Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard x Welcome to the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard His This wizard allows easy setup of your wireless settings To continue click Next Version 1 0 0 11121 O Hints To close the wizard click Cancel You can later use the Wireless Panel utility to change the connection mode that you select with the wizard To start the wizard at any time other than immediately after installation of the Wireless Panel double click InitSetup exe in the folder where you installed the Wireless Panel The default location is C Program Files Sony SGHz Wireless LAN Setting up the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 in Access Point Network connection mode Hint If you want to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode see Setting up the Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode page 35 29 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM 1 Select the Use Easy Setup Wizard check box and click Next The Connection mode panel appears Mr Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard Connection mode Select desired connection mode Network which uses an access point Make sure the access point is operating C Peer to Peer Network Network to connect 2 or m
32. he Driver tab then click Uninstall The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears Click OK You are returned to the Device Manager window Click to close the Device Manager window You are returned to the System Properties dialog box Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box You are returned to the Control Panel 10 Click x to close the Control Panel The Control Panel closes Removing the Wireless Panel 26 To remove the Wireless Panel perform the following steps O Hint Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to install the Wireless Panel Windows Me Close all programs before removing the Wireless Panel 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears Click 5GHz Wireless LAN then click Add Remove The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears Click OK The program is removed and the Maintenance Complete dialog box appears If the ReadOnly File Detected dialog box appears click Yes to delete the file Click Finish If the Shared File Detected dialog box appears it is recommended that you click No and keep shared files Windows 2000 Log on to Windows 2000 as one of the Administrators e Close all programs before removing the Wireless Panel 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control P
33. int When roaming between multiple access points set the same Network Name and same WEP Settings for all of the access points being used e 31 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM 32 ASCIl Hex This is the format for entering the password WEP key required when connecting to networks where WEP is enabled You can select ASCII alphanumeric characters and may include symbols or Hex hexadecimal notation Length This is the length bit length for the WEP key password required when connecting to networks where WEP is enabled You can select from 40 bits or 104 bits Generally the longer the bit length the better the security Key This is the password required when connecting to networks where WEP is enabled The number of characters you can enter differs depending on the ASCII Hex and Length settings For more information refer to following table ASCII Hex 40 bits 104 bits ASCII 5 characters 13 characters Hex 10 characters 26 characters 4 When all of the items are set click Next The settings that you have made are displayed Mr Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard xjl Ready to create new network ITE Confirm setup parameters The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Connection Mode Access Point Network Nickname NetworkO1 Network Name sony demo WEP ON Length 40 bits Key ASCII abcde To cr
34. m The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears From the View menu select Devices by type Double click Network adapters then double click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears Click the Driver tab then click Uninstall The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears Click OK You are returned to the Device Manager window Click X to close the Device Manager window You are returned to the System Properties dialog box Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box You are returned to the Control Panel 10 Click xX to close the Control Panel The Control Panel closes Windows XP Log on to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges e Close all programs before uninstalling the dirvier 1 From the start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel appears Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Hint If the System icon is not displayed select Switch to Classic View Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears From the View menu select Devices by type 25 dnjes aremyos Double click Network adapters then double click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears Click t
35. ng properly is not displayed the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly In this case repeat steps 1 to 5 and click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Then click Remove to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Next restart the computer and reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Click OK You are returned to the System Properties dialog box Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box You are returned to the Control Panel 10 Click xX to close the Control Panel The Control Panel closes When using a computer with an Ethernet interface other than a Wireless LAN PC Card it is recommended that you disable the Ethernet interface to avoid any unexpected difficulties After completing all of the above steps perform the following steps 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel appears Double click System O Hint If the System icon is not displayed click view all Control Panel options 17 dnjas aremyos 18 Click the Device Manager tab then double click Network adapters Double click the network card you want to disable Click the General tab then select the Disable in this hardware profile check box Windows 2000 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel appears Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab then click Device
36. o use a different Network Name When you connect to an existing Access Point consult your network administrator for information about the Network Name If the WEP function is enabled for the Access Point enter the WEP key in the Network key field X Hint WEP is an encryption function that prevents unauthorized access to wireless networks and the WEP key is a password required to decode encrypted transmissions When Access Point is shipped the WEP function is disabled For security reasons it is strongly recommend that you refer to enable the WEP function of the Access Point For details on how to configure an Access Point settings refer to the manuals provided with Access Point When connecting to an existing Access Point consult your network administrator for details on WEP and WEP key settings 6 Click Connect Communication with the Access Point is established If you are not going to change the Access Point settings this completes all the necessary settings If you want to change the Access Point settings follow the instructions below To use Access Point to connect to the Internet you must change the Access Point factory default settings Click AP Setting on the Wireless Panel Your web browser starts and displays the Access Point setup page If your web browser is configured to use a web proxy server set the web browser proxy setting so that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address
37. onnect Available networks IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced 4 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 41 UONO UUOD NY SS819JI M 42 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab Wireless Network Connection Properties A General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Contiqure Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below 6 Click Add The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties PR Network name SSID Wireless network key WEP This network requires a key for the following Data encryption WEP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode The key is provided for me automatically C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used T Enter a Network name SSID for this network up to 32 characters and may include symbols The Network name is an ID used to identify wireless networks and is also referred to as the SSID When connecting to a Peer to Peer network enter the same name for all computers connected to that network You can enter up to 32 ASCII characters alphanumeric characters and may include symbols for the Network name When connecting to an existing network
38. ons window appears 2 From LAN or High Speed Internet click to select the network card you want to disable 3 From the File menu select Disable Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver perform the following steps Hint Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Windows Me Close all programs before uninstalling the dirvier 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears O Hint If System is not displayed click view all Control Panel options 3 Click the Device Manager tab 23 dnjas aremyos 24 Select Devices by type Double click Network adapters then click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Remove The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears Click OK The message To finish removing your hardware you must restart your computer Do you want to restart your computer now appears Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from its slot and click Yes The system restarts This completes removal of the driver Windows 2000 e Log on to Windows 2000 as one of the Administrators e Close all programs before uninstalling the dirvier 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel appears Double click Syste
39. ore PCs directly All PCs are configured in the same manner lt Back Next gt Cancel 2 Select Access Point Network and click Next The Network Setup panel appears Mr Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard E Network Setup Enter setup entries below Nickname Network Name 7 M WER gt WEP Settings ASCII Length 40 z bits C Hex Key 0 5 Encrypt the data to prevent from hacking You can modify the encryption key every time you set up the access point To obtain the key that you want to connect please contact to AP s administrator There is not default key for encryption key 3 Configure Nickname Network and WEP Items to be configured e Nickname This is the nickname for the network You can enter up to 20 ASCII characters alphanumeric characters and may include symbols for the Nickname 30 e Network Name The Network Name is an ID used to identify wireless networks and is also referred to as the SSID When connecting to a 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 that is set to the factory default settings enter the factory default Network Name for Access Point that is printed on the ID label at the rear of the device When connecting to a Peer to Peer network enter the same name for all computers connected to that network You can enter up to 32 ASCII characters alphanumeric characters and may include symbols for the Network Name Further you can change th
40. ot of your computer Check that the Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted in the proper direction then push it in as far as it will go Other computers on the wireless LAN are not displayed gt You did not enter the password when Windows started Enter the user name and the password requested on Windows startup then log on to the LAN gt The Windows based environment is not properly set up Set it up properly gt No other computers are logged onto the wireless LAN I cannot access the Internet gt The Access Point is not connected Follow the instructions in the Access Point Operating Instructions to connect it properly gt The Wireless LAN PC Card is not properly inserted into your computer See the instructions on page 13 of this manual to insert it properly gt Communication between the Access Point and your computer are not established Check the communication status using the Wireless Panel For details on how to check the status see Viewing communication status page 45 and Displaying the main screen of the Wireless Panel page 48 gt The Access Point is not properly configured Configure the Access Point with the connection method of your choice gt The Access Point and your computer are too far apart Reposition your computer within 150 feet 50 m of the Access Point in direct line of sight When the Wireless Panel shows the icon move your computer closer to the Access Point 59
41. reless LAN 2 Stop PC Card Services on the taskbar or in Control Panel 3 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card following the instructions in your computer s manual for removing PC cards Notice for users who have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot 14 e If your computer has an upper and a lower PC card slot use the upper slot for the Wireless LAN PC Card If you insert the card into the lower slot the card s antenna may block the upper slot If you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you usually use the computer treats the card as a new device and automatically begins installing device drivers for it Completing the driver installation makes it possible to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in that slot Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver See page 23 for instructions on how to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card Hint If you are using Windows Me or Windows 2000 you can register up to eight networks for each PC card slot However you have to register each network individually You cannot share the settings About the software provided The CD ROM provided contains the following software O5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card driver This software is required for 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 operation Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is a utility software that displays the status of wireless communications Normally it displays
42. rk Registration button opens the Network Registration box allowing you to register a new network or change the connection method and settings of the selected network O Hint You can also display the Wireless Network Registration dialog box by double clicking a network from the list Windows XP When the computer is connected to a wireless network Clicking the Network List button displays the Network Connections window Then if you want to add or remove networks right click Wireless Connection where the asterisk represents a number This number varies according to conditions and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu to display the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box When the computer is not connected to a wireless network In this case Wireless Network connection in the Network Connections window is indicated with an X Clicking the Network List button displays the Network Connections window Then if you want to add or remove networks double click Wireless Connection where the asterisk represents a number This number varies according to conditions to display the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box 3 Scan button Clicking the Scan button updates the Network List by searching for all wireless networks that are currently in range This button is not displayed when you are using Windows Me AP Setup button View the status or change the setting of the Ac
43. rol Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Hint If the System icon is not displayed click Switch to Classic View dnjes aremyos 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 From the View menu select Devices by type 5 Double click Network adapters 6 Double click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears Sony 802 114 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties PR General Advanced Driver Resources ei Sony 802 114 Wireless LAN Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer Sony Corporation Location CardBus Slot 3 PCI bus 3 device 0 function Device status This device is working properly If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Device usage Use this device enable 21 22 10 11 The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs e The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter is represented in the Device Manager list by a yellow question mark or exclamation point gt Right click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver e Double clicking Network adapters does not display the Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter gt Remove the Wireless LAN
44. stalling Wireless Panel double click the Wireless Panel icon Received Signal Level indicator on the task bar The Wireless Panel main screen appears Hint For details on the Received Signal Level indicator see Viewing communication status on page 45 Click the Network List button on the Wireless Panel The Network Connections window appears 3 When the computer is connected to a wireless network Double click the Received Signal Level indicator on the taskbar to display the Wireless Panel and click Network List to display the Network Connections window Then right click Wireless Connection where the asterisk represents a number This number varies according to conditions and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu When the computer is not connected to a wireless network In this case Wireless Network connection in the Network Connections window is indicated with an X Double click the Received Signal Level indicator on the taskbar to display the Wireless Panel and click Network List to display the Network Connections window Then double click Wireless Connection where the asterisk represents a number This number varies according to conditions Refer to the Wireless Panel Online Help on how to register additional networks Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click C
45. t From the start menu click Help and Support enter wireless into the Search field and click the green arrow Go button For details on how to share folders refer to Windows XP Help and Support or your Windows documentation Viewing communication status Viewing the signal reception level You can check the level of the signal you are receiving using the Received Signal Level indicator on the taskbar Received Signal Level indicator Communication status indicator icons for the Access Point Excellent Good Intermediate Acceptable g Poor a gt Out of range No card The wireless LAN PC card is not installed was not properly recognized or has been disabled E BE Peer to Peer Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 45 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM Viewing detailed network information 46 You can use the Wireless Panel utility to view detailed information about the network your computer is connected to Double click the Received Signal Level indicator on the taskbar The Wireless Panel main screen appears indicating the status of the network that your computer is connected to For details on each item on the main screen see page 48 Using Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is software for displaying the status of wireless communications Normally it runs in the background displaying the status of your wireless connection as an icon on the taskb
46. tes 5 When the Completing the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard panel appears click Finish 6 Configure each computer to be included on this peer to peer wireless network with the settings you entered above This completes all of the necessary settings Refer to the Windows Help or your Windows documentation for information on sharing files over networks 36 Windows XP Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following steps to confirm that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected This option is selected as the default setting 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel then double click Network Connections 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection and click Properties 3 Click the Wireless Network tab 4 Confirm that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected If it is not selected select the checkbox Setting up the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network connection mode After installing Wireless Panel double click the Wireless Panel icon Received Signal Level indicator on the task bar The Wireless Panel main screen appears Hint For details on the Received Signal Level indicator see Viewing communication status on page 45 2 Click the Network List button on the Wireless Panel The Network Connections window appears 3 When the computer is connected to a wireless network Right click
47. the status in the status area on the taskbar When using an operating system other than Windows XP Wireless Panel is also used to set up computers or switch between connection settings To use the Wireless LAN PC Card you must first install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver software and the Wireless Panel utility software Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and the Wireless Panel utility software To install the Wireless LAN PC Card software on computers running Windows 2000 or Windows XP log on to Windows 2000 as one of the Administrators or to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges You cannot install the software or modify its settings when logged on with any other account To configure the Wireless Panel settings on computers running Windows 2000 log on to Windows 2000 as one of the Administrators All other users will be refused the rights to change settings Verifying driver installation To verify that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed perform the following steps Windows Me 1 From the Start menu point to Settings then select Control Panel The Control Panel appears 15 dnjas aremyos 2 Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Hint If System is not displayed click view all Control Panel options 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Select Devices by type 5 Double click Net
48. the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key and then click Connect Network key 23456 If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Accessing the Internet from various places in the house with Access Point Network connection mode Access Point Network connection mode allows you to construct a wireless network based on an Access Point optional By using a computer with a Wireless LAN PC Card you can communicate with the Access Point and share files with other computers via the Access Point Furthermore if you connect the Access Point to a DSL modem cable modem or ISDN router you can access the Internet from various places in the house The above illustration shows the Access Point connected to an Ethernet LAN providing network access to two wireless mobile notebook computers Refer to the manuals provided with the Access Point for details High bit rate movie streaming playback with Peer to Peer Nework connection mode Peer to Peer Network connection mode allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly without using a Wireless LAN Access Point With this connection mode users can share files directly from one computer to another Because Peer to Peer Network connection mode is less prone to electronic interference than Access Point Network connection mode making it effective over a greater bandwidth it is r
49. to the following conditions e Unstable surfaces e High humidity or poor ventilation e Excessive dust e Direct sunlight or extreme heat e Closed cars e Magnetized location near magnets speakers or televisions e Locations exposed to frequent vibration e Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is moved directly from a cold location to a warm locations or if it is placed in a very damp environment moisture may condense on the parts inside The Wireless LAN PC Card may not operate properly if moisture condensation occurs 55 UOIEWUOJU jeuonippy Specifications Protocol support TCP IP compliant Standard TEEE802 1 1a IEEE802 11 Radio frequency 5 15 to 5 35 GHz Modulation method OFDM IEEE802 11a compliant General Power requirements 3 3 V DC supplied from the computer through the PC card adapter Current Peak current at transmission 560 mA Peak current at reception 400 mA Connector PC Card CardBus Dimensions Approx 4 7 x 0 2 x 2 2 inches Approx 119 x 5 x 54 mm w h d Antenna height 0 5 inches Approx 10 4 mm Mass Approx 1 8 oz Approx 50 g Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C not condensed Environment temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C not condensed Supplied accessories See Unpacking on page 11 Design and specifications are subject to chang
50. work adapters 6 Double click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter Proper 2 x General Driver Resources Het Sony 802 114 Wireless LAN Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer Sony Corporation Hardware version 001 Device status This device is working properly m Device usage it IV Exists in all hardware profiles Cancel The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs e The Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter is represented in the Device Manager list by a yellow question mark or exclamation point gt Click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 16 e Double clicking Network adapters does not display the Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter gt Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from the computer and reinsert it Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver e Double clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter gt Click Sony 802 11a Wireless LAN Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Then reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Confirm that the message This device is working properly is displayed under Device status If the message This device is worki
51. you set for the Access Point 10 Click Next The settings that you selected are displayed 11 Confirm your settings then click Next Communication with the Access Point is established O Hint Refer to the Windows Help or your Windows documentation for information on sharing files and printers over networks 12 Click Next The Completing the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard panel appears 13 Click Finish This completes all of the necessary settings Setting up the Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 1 When the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts select Peer to Peer Network on the Connection mode panel and click Next 2 Confirm Nickname Network Name and WEP O Hint See pages 30 to 32 for details on settings these items 35 UONDSUUOD NY SS JAM 3 When all of the items are set click Next The settings that you have made are displayed Mn Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard xjl Ready to create new network ITE Confirm setup parameters The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Connection Mode Peer to Peer Network Nickname peer to peer Network Name peer to peer WEP ON Length 40 bits Key ASCII abcde To create network click Next Cancel lt Back 4 Confirm your settings then click Next Your settings are saved This may take several minu

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