Sony PCWA-A100 Operating Instructions

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    4-647-079-11(1) Operating Instructions Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 © 2000 Sony Corporation
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    Sony dealer. Model No. PCWA-A100 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions service
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    raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas questions about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at 1877-760-7669; or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at 12451 Gateway
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    PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Documentation © 2000 Sony Corporation Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, your Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to rain or moisture. • Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightening storm. • Never install telephone
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    6 What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point ...... 6 System requirements 8 About supplied manuals 9 Getting started Unpacking 10 Parts and indicators 11 Connections 12 Connecting the Access Point to the Internet 12 Connecting the Access Point to a power source 17 Attaching the
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    LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point (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
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    2 Connecting to an ISDN router (see page 14) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Internet Service Provider ISDN Router 3 Connecting to a cable modem/ xDSL modem (see page 15) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Cable Television Company Cable Modem (xDSL Modem) 4 Using as
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    requirements • Sony VAIO series personal supports High Color (16 bit) and above) Notes • We do not assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the system requirements. • An agreement with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for Internet access. • The Wireless LAN PC Card
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    LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to connect and install the Access Point. Please read this manual first. 2 Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions Explains how to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to install and set up its software. This software setup
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    Wireless LAN Access Point (1) • Unit stand (1) • AC power adapter (1) • Telephone cable (1) • Telephone jack splitter (1) • Operating Instructions (1) • Other printed materials • Set of Wireless LAN PC card (1) For further information, see the Operating Instructions of the 10 Wireless LAN PC
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    17) Lit while power is supplied. 2 WIRELESS indicator Lit when data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN. 3 ETHERNET indicator (page 14) Lit 17) Used to connect the AC power adapter. 8 ID label (page 18) The Access Point ID and other information are printed on this label. 9 10BASE-T connector (RJ-45
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    the Access Point to a LAN that has a DHCP server. See the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions to configurate the connection mode. To connect the Access Point to the telephone line Connecting the Access Point to a telephone line provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card
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    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. This makes file sharing available among wireless and wired LAN clients. Internet To LINE/ PHONE connector Internet Service Provider To 10BASE
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    to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection is required between the computer(s) and router. 1 Connect the ISDN router and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable. To the ISDN router LINE/ PHONE DC IN
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    to the cable modem (or xDSL modem) Connecting the Access Point to a cable modem (or xDSL modem) provides multiple PCs containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. 1 Connect the cable modem (xDSL modem) and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable. To the cable modem
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    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 computers to the Access Point via a hub, using the 10BASE-T connector, to make them wired LAN clients (bridging). HUB
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    AC power adapter (supplied) LINE/ PHONE DC IN 9V 10BASE-T DC IN 9V 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. Leave the AC power adapter plugged into the power outlet under normal use
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    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. Access Point ID Note Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended or you may not be able to attach the unit stand
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    enclosed manual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. This manual provides instructions on how to insert the card in the computer, install and set up its software, and install the software needed to set up the Access Point. Factory-Set configuration of the Access Point The Access Point is
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    supplied AC power adapter. Other AC power adapters may cause a failure. Safety Do not drop the Access Point. Careful handling will prevent damage. Installation Do not place the Access Point where it will be exposed to the following conditions: • Unstable surfaces • High humidity or poor ventilation
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    Communication distance Approx. 50 m (approx. 165 feet) with no obstacles Maximum number of units connected 16 units (number of clients) Protocol support TCP/IP, NetBEUI Standard IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11 Radio frequency 2.4 GHz Modulation method DS-SS (IEEE802.11 compliant) General Power requirements
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    the latest information on your Access Point. On this Web site, you will find: • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • An electronic version of the Operating Instructions • Help files • Installation information • Software updates Ì The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by
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    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. ISDN requires routers at both ends. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) also needs an ISDN router. LAN LAN (Local Area Network) is a network of
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    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. cThe Access Point is not supplied with power. Connect the Access Point to
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    Your Wireless LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC Card" of Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. Once you register your Wireless LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC Card, the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase. For the purpose of this Limited Warranty "SONY
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    of sale (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service. In addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available, you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization
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    installed in your Product and a detailed description of the problem. For Product support, online knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/ For Product information, service assistance, resolution of a service problem
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Operating Instructions
Wireless LAN Access
Point
PCWA-A100
4-647-079-
11
(1)
© 2000 Sony Corporation