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  • Sony PCWA-A200 | Primary User Manual - Page 1
    4-647-079-14(1) Operating Instructions Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 © 2000 Sony Corporation
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    radio/TV technician for help. 2 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-A100/A200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680
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    Sony Wireless LAN Access Point. To disconnect your Wireless LAN Access Point from the power supply, unplug the AC adapter. • Make sure the power outlet is easily accessible. FCC Part 68 (PCWA temporary discontinuance of service may be required. your fax software documentation. Notes (PCWA-A100 only)
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    aux conditions énoncées cidessus n'empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être software or the software manual in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY
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    Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point .. 6 System requirements 9 About supplied manuals ........ 10 Getting started Unpacking 11 Getting Help 26 Glossary 27 Troubleshooting 28 Limited Warranty Statement .......... 29
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    Point PCWA-A100/A200 (hereinafter referred to as the Access Point) is designed for building a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) environment. Connect your Access Point to a power outlet, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 into your computer, and use the software supplied with your Wireless LAN
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    2 Connecting to an ISDN router (see page 15) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Internet Service Provider ISDN Router 3 Connecting to a cable modem (see page 16) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Cable Television Company Cable Modem 4 Connecting to a DSL modem (see page
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    5 Using as the hub of your local network (see page 18) HUB To 10BASE-T connector 8
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    environments.) • Display: SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) and above, [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. 9
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    Instructions and Help information for the Access Point (PCWA-A100/A200) and Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWAC100) in the following order. 1 Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to connect and install the Access Point. Please read this manual first. 2 Wireless LAN
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    Point comes with the following items. • Wireless LAN Access Point • Unit stand • AC power adapter • Telephone cable (PCWA-A100 only) • Telephone jack splitter (PCWA-A100 only) • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (This manual) • Other printed materials 11
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    9 LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T 6* 7 8 0 * Not included with the PCWA-A200. 1 POWER indicator Lights while power is supplied. 2 WIRELESS indicator Lights when data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN. 3 ETHERNET indicator Lights while data exchange is in progress through the 10BASE-T connector
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    Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions to configure the connection mode. Under no circumstances should connection be made to a LAN that includes an active DHCP server if Phone or Local Only has been selected as the connection mode. To connect the Access Point to the telephone line (PCWA-A100
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    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-T connector HUB 2 Connect the AC power
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    Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing a Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection adapter (page 19). Notes • For ISDN router setup, refer to the manual supplied with your ISDN router. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended.
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    Access Point to a cable modem provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. 1 Connect power adapter (page 19). Notes • For cable modem setup, refer to the manual supplied with your device. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended. •
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    To connect the Access Point to a DSL modem Connecting the Access Point to a DSL modem provides Internet access to computers that are using a Wireless LAN PC Card. 1 Connect the DSL modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable. To the DSL modem LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T DSL
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    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 the Access Point via a hub, using the 10BASE-T connector to make them wired LAN clients (bridging). HUB To 10BASE-T connector Notes • To connect a hub to
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    Connecting the Access Point to a power source Use the supplied AC power adapter to connect to a power outlet. To the power outlet 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
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    Attaching the unit stand The unit stand allows you to place your Access Point in an upright position. When the unit stand is attached, cables are routed through the recessed groove. Before attaching the unit stand Make sure to write down the six-digit Access Point ID on the label attached on the
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    After you connect and install your Access Point, see the manual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. The manual provides instructions on how to insert the PC card into the computer, install and set up its software, and install the software needed to set up the Access Point. Factory default
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    to upgrade the Access Point, refer to the Access Point Firmware Upgrade Utility Help. 1 Hold the reset switch using the tip of a paper clip for approximately also be disabled. (Software Reset mode) 2 With Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000: Select this Access Point using the Wireless Palette, delete the value
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    The software reset will automatically set the password to its factory default setting of "public." ( (WEP enabled), and enter the changed Encryption Key in Network key. 6. Click OK. The Wireless Network Connection dialog box reappears. 7. Click OK. This completes the procedure with Windows XP. 23
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    AC power adapter. Other AC power adapters may cause a failure to the Access Point. Safety Do not drop the Access Point. Careful handling will help prevent damage. Installation Do not place the Access Point where it will be exposed to the following conditions: • Unstable surfaces. • High humidity or
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    ) (Recommended number of clients is 16 or less) Protocol support TCP/IP, NetBEUI Standard IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11 Radio frequency mm (approx. 6 1/4 × 5 × 1 7/16 inches) (w/h/d) Mass PCWA-A100: Approx. 480 g (approx. 17 oz.) PCWA-A200: Approx. 450 g (approx. 16 oz.) (excluding the unit stand and
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    Web site, you will find: • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • An electronic version of the Operating Instructions • Help files • Installation information • Software upgrades ❒ The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. E-mail your question and a customer
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    speed over that of modem users. ISDN requires routers at both ends. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) also needs an ISDN router. LAN Unlike the internet, which is a network that is used by unlimited number of people, LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that is used by limited number of people
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    troubleshooting guide may help you remedy the problem. Should a problem persist, consult the Sony Customer Information Service manual. (See page 14, 15, 16, 17.) The indicators do not come on. c Cables are not properly connected. - If you are using PCWA cWith the Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
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    LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC Card" on page 53 of the 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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    paid envelope we provide. The credit card will only be charged for SONY's list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments 30 not warranted by SONY prior to sending the Product to SONY for service. SONY
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    and a detailed description of the problem. For Product support, online knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free upgrades via the Internet: http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/ For Product information, service assistance, resolution of a service problem, or technical assistance, call
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    topics and then select the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony faxback service, call 1-877-760-7669. ❒ The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Access Point, Wireless LAN PC Card, and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the
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Operating Instructions
Wireless LAN
Access Point
PCWA-A100/A200
4-647-079-
14
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© 2000 Sony Corporation