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  • Sony PCWA-A200 | Access Point Help File - Page 1
    by connecting the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 (called the Access Point below) a computer in which the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 is the Wireless LAN PC Card without having to use the Access Point. (This is called peer-to-peer connection.) Note For best results in viewing this help
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    Overview Wireless LAN Utilities The setup process Before making settings (Important precautions) Page 2
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    Wireless LAN Wireless Palette to make settings required for communications betw een the computer and the Access Point. (2) Use the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup Utility to make settings required for connection betw een the Access Point and the Internet Service
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    Point to a pow er source. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. If the Wireless LAN PC Card has not been used: 1. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your com puter. 2. Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note If you are using a computer that has multiple
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    Before making settings (Important precautions) Check the version When using a computer that has an Ethernet interface other than the Wireless LAN PC Card Privileges of Window s 2000 users Page 5
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    Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are. From the Start menu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are Upgrade, then Manual. Refer to the Upgrade Utility Help file for details. Page 6
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    When using a computer that has an Ethernet interface other than the Wireless LAN PC Card When using the Wireless LAN PC Card, you must stop the use of Ethernet interfaces other than the Wireless LAN PC Card.  When running the Window s 98 Second Edition  When running the Window s Me  When running
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    Function Administrators Installation of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Pow er Users (Standard users) Installation of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions
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    . Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. 2. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card, and install the driver and other softw are supplied w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card to your com puter. Refer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions manual for details. 3. Es
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    From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted in your computer. o The Wireless LAN PC Card driver is w as installed (norm ally it is: C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN) on the com pute r to w hich the Acce s s
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    Key. We strongly recommend that you change this to prevent unw arranted use from an outside party. Closed Wireless System Check this option to shield the Access Point from computers on other w ireless LANs. System Administrator Name Enter the name of your system administrator. You may enter up to 63
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    (Router Mode) Select this option to connect the Access Point to the cable or xDSL modem. For further steps, proceed to Setting up cable connection. LAN (Bridge Mode) Select this option to connect the Access Point to the ISDN router. This mode is also recommended for connecting the Access Point to
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    Setting up dial-up connection Selecting Phone for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Enter Phone Connection Parameters dialog box. Notes  In the Phone mode, the Access Point serves as the DHCP server for both Ethernet and w ireless netw orks.  Never connect the
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    Pool Enter the number of IP addresses that the DHCP server holds. This number should be larger than the number of clients (computers) in your wireless LAN. In most cases, enter the recommended maximum number of clients (16). You may specify up to 49 clients. The access speed declines as more clients
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    The link test between the Access Point and the client is performed using your new configuration. 8. Click FINISH when the message "Link established with Access Point" is displayed. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check
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    . DNS Server 1 Enter the primary DNS server address. DNS Server 2 Enter the secondary DNS server address. Local IP Address Enter the IP address of the LAN. Hint The Local IP Address is assigned by default. There is no particular need to change them. Local Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of
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    should be larger than the number of clients (computers) in your w ireless LAN. Normally, enter the recommended maximum number of clients, 16. You may specify an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 5. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds.
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    parameters displays the Setup of LAN Connection Mode dialog box. Hints  The Access Point acts as a bridge w hen LAN is selected for Connection Mode. Enter the IP address for the default router. Hints  Refer to the manual that comes w ith your ISDN router for details.  To save the parameters
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    4. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note The link test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded because
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    Enter the number of IP addresses that the DHCP server holds. This number should be larger than the number of clients (computers) in your w ireless LAN. Normally, enter the recommended maximum number of clients, 16. You may specify up to 49 clients. The more clients you specify, how ever, the more
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    . The configuration you have made is registered in the Access Point. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 5. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note The link test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded
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    This w ill restore the Access Point function. This function is used under the follow ing conditions.  When the Access Point of a LAN connection mode is connected to a LAN that is not operating on the DHCP server.  When the ISDN router suddenly stops functioning w hen the Access Point is connected
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    the Cable Modem connection mode. 5. Se t e ach of the Conne ction M ode and Com m on Param e te rs and click NEXT. The Setup of LAN Connection Mode screen is displayed. 6. M anually s e t the WAN s ide (Ethe rne t s ide ) IP addre s s . Consult w ith the netw ork manager regarding the setting of
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    . The configuration you have made is registered in the Access Point. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 9. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note The link test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded
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    Additional information Troubleshooting Helpful Information (Technical Tips) Glossary Trademarks Page 26
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    Troubleshooting Connection cables Phone mode LAN mode Cable Modem mode Changing the status of your connection (Cautions w hen changing the mode) Encryption Key Setup passw ord Drivers Peer to Peer mode General connections w ith the Access Point General overview of the Wireless Palette Internet
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    . Is the Acce s s Point Ethe rne t inte rface 100BASE-TX com patible? The Access Point Ethernet interface is 10BASE-T compatible. It is not compatible to LAN that does not have the 10/100BASE auto-recognition function. Page 28
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    to your mail softw are program's help for more information. I cannot connect for receive connection commands for approximately one minute after manually disconnecting it. Please w ait for one Router (DHCP server), computers installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card try to read the IP address again
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    and the PCWA-A100 Access Point, then connect the pow er supply. I cannot com m unicate w ith the Access Point after changing to the LAN m ode. Possibly, acquisition of the IP address failed. When you set to the LAN mode, the Access Point acts as a bridge betw een the Ethernet and Wireless sides
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    rform the s am e ope rations as norm al us ing the Acce s s Point Se tup Utility. Here, w e w ill explain connecting to the LAN (no DHCP server) and selecting the LAN connection mode to enable sharing of files and the printer. You can also select the Cable Modem mode if you are not
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    The Access Point is connected to the telephone line and the pow er is on. What's the problem ? The Access Point can no longer communicate w ith the Wireless LAN PC card installed in the computer. In the LAN mode, the Access Point becomes a client to the existing DHCP server, such as an ISDN router
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    reset mode, restore it to the factory default settings by using the Access Point Firmw are Utility. See the Access Point Firmw are Upgrade Utility Help for the procedure. Change to Suitable Acce s s Point Se ttings Us ing the Softw are Re s e t m ode Put the Access Point in the Softw are
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    this is the case, you may need to request a change of the MAC address to your cable provider. Either refer to the cable modem operations manual or contact your cable television company for details. Page 34
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    start it up. 3. Confirm that the com puter that is installed w ith the PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card can be connected to the Access Point. 4. It is pos s ible up. 3. Confirm that the com puter that is installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card can be connected to the Access Point. 4. Start up the
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    it up. 3. Confirm that the com puter that is installed w ith the PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card can be connected to the Access Point. 4. Start the Cus tom it up. 2. Confirm that the com puter that is installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card can be connected to the Access Point. 3. Start the Cus tom
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    Encryption Key I forgot the Encryption Ke y. There are tw o w ays to remedy this.  Set to the Softw are Reset mode and reset.  Use the CD-ROM accessory Access Point Firmw are Upgrade Utility to return the Access Point to its ex-factory setting. Se t to the Softw are Re s e t m ode and re s e t. 1.
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    Access Point ID. Refer to the Access Point Firmw are Upgrade Utility Help file for details on returning to the ex-factory settings of the Access Use one of the Access Point Setup Utilities on a computer containing the Wireless LAN PC Card to change the Encryption Key. Communications betw een the Access
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    Setup password I forgot the Access Point Setup Utility passw ord. Use the follow ing operations. 1. Press the reset sw itch on the bottom the Access Point for approxim ately one second w hile the pow er to the Access Point is ON. The Encryption Key w ill be disabled for approximately five minutes
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    TCP/IP protocol even if the driver is installed. In many cases w ith this kind of trouble, w e have found that there are many other netw ork drivers installed. In many cases, this problem can be solved by deleting unused or infrequently used netw ork drivers. We strongly recommend that you confirm
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    2000 1. From the Start m enu, select Program s, Accessories, then Com m and Prom pt 2. Type "ipconfig /all". 3. Check the IP address of interfaces other than Sony PCWA-C100 Wireless PC Card. 4. Verify that no IP address in the range of 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255 is assigned. If you find any
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    een the Access Point and the Wireless client if the Access Point is not connected to the ISDN Router or to the LAN. Check if it is. changed, it is necessary for you to change the Access Point registration using the Wireless Palette. o If the connection mode w as changed, it is possible that
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    -ins e rt the Wire le s s LAN PC Card. 4. Follow the steps below to release and re-obtain the IP address running w inipcfg (or ipconfig). For Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows Me 1. Se le ct Run from the Start m e nu and type "w inipcfg". 2. Click OK. 3. Se le ct Sony PCWA-C100 Wire le s s Card
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    Point has not yet recognized the new computer name. Click the Nickname of the Access Point to connect in the Tool Box w indow of the Wireless Palette and click Select. If the correct information is displayed, click OK. The connection m ode w as changed but the IP Address on the
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    Internet service provider. Use one of the Access Point Setup Utilities to register another Internet service provider. I w ant to sw itch betw een tw o Internet service providers. You can register multiple providers using the Wireless Palette. For details, refer to the Wireless Palette Help file
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    tw ork . Not supported. I w ant to connect to m ultiple Access Points. You can register up to four Access Point connection settings w ith the Wireless Palette. This w ay, you can sw itch connection from one PCWA-A100 Wireless LAN Access Point to another w ithout being troubled w ith reconfiguration
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    , select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are Upgrade, then Manual from the Start menu and see the Upgrade Manual. I w ant to install tw o Wireless LAN PC Cards and use it as a Wireless IP gatew ay. That is not possible. The installation of tw o Wireless LAN PC Cards is not supported. I use
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    Helpful information (Technical tips) Each connection mode function Encryption Key (WEP Key) Setup passw ord Communication channels Reset mode and Softw are Reset mode Compatibility w ith other company products Page 48
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    Each connection mode function Functions of the Phone mode Functions of the Cable Modem mode Functions of the LAN mode Functions of the Local Only mode Page 49
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    button The Access Point w ill not accept the connection command for approximately one minute after manually disconnecting. This is the same for other clients that are connected to the same Wireless LAN Access Point. Precautions w hen using a netw ork-based gam e Currently, w e have not confirmed the
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    Modem mode is the safest to connect the Access Point to an existing LAN, such as in your office. The reasons are below .  The your cable modem User's Manual. Sharing files and printers The Access Point functions as a NAT router betw een the Ethernet side and the Wireless side w hen connecting
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    Wireless netw ork side. Hint Because it is possible w ith the LAN mode for clients on the Ethernet side and the Wireless details, refer to the ISDN Router User's Manual. How to set using the devices Whe n cable. For details, see the Operating Instructions and the Help file. When using a TA Connect the
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    5. Apply a check m ark for the fixed IP address and set the IP address, subnet m ask and default router to the appropriate settings on that LAN. 6. Click UPLOAD and register the contents of the settings to the Access Point. 7. For the other clients, set the IP address, subnet m ask and default
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    Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Functions betw een each interface  Ethernet - Wireless The Access Point functions as a bridge. Therefore, it is possible for that a conflict w ill occur if there is a DHCP server at the LAN at the connection. Refer here for a detailed example. To use when not
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    the customer. You can use the Custom Access Point Setup Utility to set the Access Point to be a closed system. Thereby clients on Wireless LAN connected to another Access Point other than that Access Point cannot view it under normal operations. (This function does not completely conform to IEEE802
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    the passw ord that w as set in case it is forgotten. If it is forgotten, a log file is created in the folder to w hich the Wireless LAN system is installed on the client computer w here the setting for the passw ord w as made. You can use a text editor to view the passw
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    Communication channels If the baud rate is extremely slow , it is possible that this system's Access Point or another company's w ireless access point or a w ireless station is operating nearby. In that case, it is possible that the electric w aves are interfering w ith each other. You can sw itch
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    can handle almost all trouble excluding physical or electrical damage LAN netw ork to w hich you w ant to connect and consult w ith the netw ork administrator of the LAN indicator lights in orange . Software Reset mode The Softw are Reset mode is used for the follow ing problems.  You have forgotten
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    w e think you may need to install a special application. The same problem exists w hen connecting to a normal Ethernet. Also, w e w ould card, the guarantee of operations may not match. Use the dedicated PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card. Currently, the follow ing ISDN Routers have experience in
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    Glossary Channel number Frequency used for w ireless communications. Wireless communications are available only among client computers and Access Points that use the same channel. Client Computer on a w ireless LAN. It may be called a client computer as w ell. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
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    THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Documentation Copyright 2000 Sony Corporation is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Window s ners.  Copying all or part of the contents of this softw are and Help, or renting the softw are w ithout authorization are prohibited by copyright law s.
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Getting started
You can build a Wireless LAN environment that connects up to 49 computers (a maximum 16 is recommended) by connecting the Wireless
LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 (called the Access Point below) a computer in which the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 is inserted.
While enabling the sharing of files between all computers connected over the same Wireless LAN, it is also possible for multiple of computers
within the same LAN system to connect to the Internet, if the Access Point is connected to a telephone line, an ISDN router, cable modem or to
an xDSL modem. Furthermore, you can build a Wireless LAN environment between computers that are installed with the Wireless LAN PC Card
without having to use the Access Point. (This is called peer-to-peer connection.)
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