Sony PCWA-A500 Operating Instructions

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    4-658-124-11(1) Operating Instructions 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 © 2002 Sony Corporation
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    product. Model No. PCWA-A500 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8PCWAA500 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN Access Point is far below the
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    be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. Safety sure that the wall is strong enough to support the Access Point. The Access Point could fall if the wall is not strong with your Sony Wireless LAN Access Point. To disconnect your Wireless LAN Access Point from the power supply
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    2002 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation Copyright BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 4 Copyright
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    DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Copyright © 1999,2000
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    7 What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point 7 System requirements 8 About the manuals and Help files ... 8 Names of parts and functions 9 About the Access Point initial settings 12 To return the Access Point settings to the factory default settings .. 13 MAC address 13 Setting
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    Getting started Overview What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point The 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 is designed for constructing a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) environment. Because the wireless LAN does not require cable connections, client computers can operate anywhere
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    and configure the Access Point. We recommend reading the guide before using this product. • 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 Operating Instructions (this manual) These instructions contain detailed explanations on how to setup and configure the Access Point. • Access Point Online Help Online
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    is supplied to the Access Point. MESSAGE Lights when unread logs exceed a certain size. The indicator goes out when the log is displayed. WIRELESS Lights green when data can be exchanged on a wireless LAN. Flashes orange while data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN. NETWORK 1 Lights green when
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    cable to connect the Access Point to an Ethernet LAN hub. 6 DC IN the Quick Start Guide. 8 AC Access Point are not provided. Make sure you use a product that is rated to support the weight of the Access Point.) When mounting the Access Point on a wall, see "Precautions when mounting the Access Point
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    Getting started Top view qd qs qs Factory default switch Use this switch to return the Access Point settings to the factory default settings. For details, see "To return the Access Point settings to the factory default settings" (page 13). qd Ferrite core 11
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    Access Point settings to the factory default settings, see page 13. Note In the table below, "-" indicates that no setting is made at the time of shipment. Common Host Name Administrator Password Guest Password .11.1 255.255.255.0 16 Auto-Detect WIRELESS Network Name (SSID) Encryption (WEP) WEP
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    orange. If you continue to press this switch, the WIRELESS, NETWORK 1, and NETWORK 2 indicators flash green, and the operation to return the Access Point settings to the factory default settings begins. When the indicators stop flashing, the Access Point settings have been returned to the factory
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    driver. • Install the Wireless Panel software provided with the Wireless LAN PC Card. • Configure the wireless connection with the Access Point after you have configured the computer communication settings on the Wireless Panel. z Hint For details, refer to the manuals provided with the Wireless LAN
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    (page 20). For router-type DSL modem connections: Select Bridge Mode in Advanced Setup (page 20). ❑ To connect the Access Point to a cable modem: In the cable modem operating manuals supplied by your ISP, check whether your ISP uses the DHCP connection method (where the IP address is automatically
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    the Access Point setup page To configure Access Point settings, go to the Access Point setup page. Use one of the following three methods to display the Access Point setup page. • Display the Access Point setup page using the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard provided on the Wireless LAN PC
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    the Access Point. Refer to the Quick Start Guide (separate sheet) when connecting the Access Point to the AC adapter. 2 Start the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard. z Hint To Start the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard, install the Wireless Panel and follow the onscreen instructions. However
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    of these passwords is set when the Access Point is shipped from the factory. Therefore, all users are able to configure Access Point settings and display the status of the Access Point. If you want to restrict the privileges of users, you can set a password as described on the Easy Setup page or
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    will be requested to enter a user name and password when you open the Access Point setup page. To open the Access Point setup page, type admin in the dialog box's User Name text box, then type the password that you set in the Password text box. Guest password If you set a guest password, you will be
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    settings on your computer. For details, refer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions or the Wireless Panel Help. Confirming the firmware version for the Access Point You can confirm the Access Point firmware version on the Access Point Status page. For details, see "Confirming the status
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    confirm the current status of the Access Point. 1 Follow the steps for Displaying the Access Point setup page (page 16) to open the Access Point setup page. 2 Click Status. 3 If a guest password has been set, you are requested to enter a password. Type guest in the User Name text box, and enter the
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    the Access Point simultaneously. POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 WARNING In the following cases, set the Access Point to Bridge mode before connecting to the Access Point. If you mix up the NETWORK 1 and NETWORK 2 connectors when the Access Point is in the NAT Router mode, problems may
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    as shown in the illustration below. When the Access Point is connected to an Ethernet LAN, connect the NETWORK 2 connector and the hub using an Ethernet cable. Connect the NETWORK 1 connector to a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router. POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 Connect the NETWORK
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    location cannot hold the weight of the Access Point, the Access Point may drop and cause an accident. • When mounting the Access Point on walls made of plasterboard or other fragile material, make sure that the material is strong enough to support the unit's weight and use special screw fasteners
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    Setting and connections Fastening the Access Point to a wall with screws: Body diameter: 0.14 to 0.29 inches (3.5 to 7.5 mm) Length: 1.2 inches (30 mm) or more 2.82 inches (71.5 mm) 25
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    Use ony the supplied AC adapter. Other AC adapters may cause a failure in 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
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    or less (number of clients) Protocol support TCP/IP Standards IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11 (wireless connection) IEEE802.3 (wired connection) Radio (-20 to 60°C) (no condensation) Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions • Quick Start Guide • AC adapter • Power cord • Ethernet cable (straight-through
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    troubleshooting tips for your Wireless LAN Access Point. About Sony's Support Options Sony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN Access Point. ❒ This Operating Instructions explains how to use your Wireless LAN Access Point. ❒ Quick Start Guide explains how to install the Wireless
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    information 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. LAN (Local Area Network) A network which is accessible only to its members, unlike the Internet which
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    Network) A network that interconnects remote LANs through the Internet or telephone lines. WEP IEEE802.11-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 on to the same wireless LAN for file sharing. 30
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    Troubleshooting Problems related to the Access Point: Read the Troubleshooting section of this guide before calling Sony Customer Information Services. If you still cannot resolve the problems after referring to these sources, call Sony Customer Information Services. Symptom The Access Point
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    topics and then select the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back 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
5GHz
Wireless LAN Access
Point
PCWA-A500
4-658-124-
11
(1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation