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    4-674-967-11(1) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S © 2003 Sony Corporation
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    Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCWA-C300S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card the instructions,
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    software specifications may be changed without notice. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony Corporation, © 2000-2003 Atheros Communications, Inc., All Rights Reserved Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation Sony, VAIO, , , and the Eco Info logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows
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    system 41 Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation 42 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 50 Uninstalling the Wireless Panel ... 53 Precautions 56 Specifications 57 Getting help 57 Glossary 58 Troubleshooting 60 • In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is
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    The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is a PC Card type wireless network card. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. The supplied Wireless Panel software lets
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    With the Windows XP operating system: Available Wireless Networks Windows XP Service Pack 1: Available Wireless Networks 6
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    of a system configuration using the Access Point Network connection mode. Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards establish communications with the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300. The Wireless Broadband Router is connected to the ADSL modem, therefore it is possible to access the
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    enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows file sharing in locations where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present. System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met: ❑ Windows®-compatible PC: - 128 MB
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    , except for factory provided Windows XP operating system upgrade packages for Sony VAIO® series computers. • For Internet access via the wireless LAN, an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant Wireless LAN Access Point (available separately) is necessary. • An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is
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    to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S. The document also contains answers to frequently asked questions and common problems. ❑Wireless Panel Online Help This is the Online Help of the supplied Wireless Panel software. Refer to it for instructions on how to
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    that opens, click "Wireless Panel Online Help". s Access from Wireless Panel 1 Install the Wireless Panel software, following the instructions in this manual. 2 Start the Wireless Panel. 3 Right-click the Wireless Panel icon on your Windows operating system taskbar and click Help on the shortcut
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    • Wireless LAN PC Card • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Quick Start Guide • Operating Instructions • Warranty card Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. ❑Wireless LAN PC Card driver This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. ❑Wireless
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    Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, you must install the Access Point and make the necessary settings before proceeding. For details about these procedures, refer to your Access Point user's guide. Notes • To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows
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    wireless communication. (This function is inactive under the Windows XP Windows XP Help. Note Network security is an important issue. You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer. When using a personal firewall function provided by virus scanning or network security software
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    Getting started 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, turn on the Access Point. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The
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    CD-ROM to your hard disk. When the copy is complete, click "Main Menu". The Main Menu of the Easy Installation Wizard appears. 5 Click "Install Driver". The following screen appears. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to install the device
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    be able to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit easily, do not force it in. Take the card out and try reinserting it. When you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card, the device driver installed automatically. When
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    7 When installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click "Continue". 8 Click "Install Software Utility". The utility installation starts. 18
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    installation of the software. Once Wireless Panel is installed, appears on your Windows operating system taskbar. What to do next Make Access Point connection settings. When using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system, proceed to page 20. When using the Windows XP operating system, proceed
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    the necessary software, you must make the necessary settings to establish a connection with the Access Point. If you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary settings. Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating
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    Access Points within range. You can then select a Network Name from the list. • When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of control this setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. 21
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    characters Confirm key Re-enter the encryption key that you entered in the "Key" box. z Hint This product supports a function called "roaming" which allows the creation of a wireless network with multiple Access Points for wider coverage. When using this function, configure all Access Points to the
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    Getting started Wait until the Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Access Point. When the Wireless LAN PC Card establishes the connection with the Access settings and network connection mode from Wireless Panel. For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Wireless Panel Help. 23
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    Windows XP operating system After installing the necessary software, you must make the necessary settings to establish a connection with the Access Point. If you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary
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    range of the computer. When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the card. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. Because the Network
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    at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. ❑ When using Service Pack 1 If you installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, steps 3 and 4 must be performed as follows. 3 From the "Available Wireless Networks" list in the "Connect to Wireless Network" dialog box, select the Access Point
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    the Access Point default settings. z Hint For additional information on the wireless network capabilities of the Windows XP operating system, refer to Windows XP "Help and Support". (Click "Start", and click "Help and Support", enter "wireless" into the Search field, and click the green arrow icon
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    remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Quit any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. Internet Explorer). 2 Click on your Windows operating system taskbar. 3 Click "Safely remove Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" or "Stop Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" on the
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    Windows operating system taskbar. Signal level indicator Meaning of indicator appearance Excellent Good Poor Out of range Card not inserted (Wireless LAN PC Card -click the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar. The Wireless Panel main screen appears, and information about
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    on with any other account. • On a computer running the Windows XP operating system, communication setup and network switching are not performed with the Wireless Panel but with built-in functions of the Windows XP operating system. However, the Wireless Panel can be used to check the communication
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    Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually Notes • To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, log on with a user account listed in "Administrators". To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows XP operating system, log
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    Windows Me operating system: 1 Select "Specify the location of the driver" and click "Next". 2 Select the "Specify a location" check box. 32
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    Additional information 3 Click "Browse" and specify the location of the driver in the dialog box that appears. z Hint If the "Driver" folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the "temp" folder on drive C, enter "C:\temp\Driver\WinMe". 4 Click "OK". 5 Click "Next". 33
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    6 Click "Next". The driver is installed. 7 Click "Finish". Restart the computer. Windows 2000 operating system: 1 Click "Next". 34
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    Additional information 2 Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device" and click "Next". 3 Select the "Specify a location" check box and click "Next". 4 Click "Browse" and specify the location of the driver in the dialog box. z Hint If the "Driver" folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to
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    6 Click "Next". The driver is installed. 7 Click "Finish". 36
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    Additional information Windows XP operating system: 1 Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click "Next". 2 Select the "Include this location in the search" check box and click "Browse". 37
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    3 In the dialog box that appears, select the folder that contains the driver and click "OK". z Hint If the "Driver" folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the "temp" folder on drive C, select "C:temp\Driver\WinXP2K". 4 Click "OK". 5 Click "Next". 38
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    the Windows XP operating system, log on with a user account with administrator access privileges. Before installation • Install the Access Point and connect it to a power outlet when using the Access Point Network connection mode. • Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. (See
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    installed Wireless Panel manually, see the following for details about how to connect to the Access Point. • With the Windows Me and Windows 2000 operating systems, see "Connecting to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/2000 operating system)" on page 41. • With the Windows XP operating
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    Wireless Panel (Windows Me/2000 operating system) 1 Double-click on your Windows operating system taskbar. The Wireless Panel screen appears. 2 Click the "Network List" tab, select a wireless again in the "Confirm key" box. 4 Click "Connect". The Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Access Point. 41
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    Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation To verify that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed properly, perform the following steps. Windows Me operating system: 1 Click "Start", point "Device Manager" tab. 4 Click "View devices by type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters". 42
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    LAN Adapter" is shown with an "X" or "!" symbol. c Click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" and click "Remove" to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. • Double-clicking "Network Adapters" does not display "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter". c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card
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    8 Click "OK" to close the "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter Properties" dialog box. The "System Properties" dialog box appears. 9 Click "OK" to close the "System Properties" dialog box. Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close
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    Click the "Hardware" tab, then click "Device Manager". The "Device Manager" window appears. 4 In the "View" menu, click "Devices by type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters". 6 Double-click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter". The "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter Properties" dialog box appears. 45
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    "!" symbol. c Right-click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" and click "Remove" to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. • Double-clicking "Network Adapters" does not display "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter". c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation
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    another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. 1 Click "Start", point to "Settings", and click "Network and Dial- up Connections". The "Network and Dial-up Connections" window appears. 2 Select the network adapter to disable. 3 On the "File
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    Wireless LAN Adapter Properties" dialog box appears. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases: • "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" is shown with an "X" or "!" symbol. c Right-click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" and click "Remove" to uninstall the driver
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    Additional information 8 Click "OK" to close the "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter Properties" dialog box. The "Device Manager" window appears. 9 Click to close the "Device Manager" window. The "System Properties" dialog box appears. 10 Click "OK" to close the "System Properties" dialog box.
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    Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, proceed as follows. z Hint For information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 31. Windows type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters". 6 Click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter", then click "Remove". The
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    ". The "Device Manager" window appears. 4 On the "View" menu, click "Devices by type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters", and double-click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter". The "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter Properties" dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, then click "Uninstall
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    ". The "Device Manager" window appears. 4 On the "View" menu, click "Devices by type". 5 Double-click "Network adapters", and Double-click "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter". The "Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter Properties" dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, then click "Uninstall
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    Wireless Panel To uninstall the Wireless Panel, proceed as follows. Note Exit the Wireless Panel with the icon on your Windows operating appears. 3 Select "Wireless Panel" and click "Add/Remove". The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 4 Click "OK". The software uninstall process is
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    , only users with administrator access privileges can uninstall software. Log on to the Windows 2000 operating system with a user account listed in . 3 Select "Wireless Panel" and click "Change/Remove". The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 4 Click "OK". The software uninstall process is
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    uninstall software. Log on to the Windows XP operating system window appears. z Hint If the "Add or Remove Programs" icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Select "Wireless Panel" and click "Change/Remove". The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 4 Click "OK". The software
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    to frequent vibration • 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
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    Sony's Support Options Sony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN PC Card. ❒ Operating Instructions explains how to use your Wireless LAN PC Card. ❒ Quick Start Guide explains how to install software required to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S
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    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. ❒ The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless LAN products and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the
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    is accessible only to members of the same department or a home LAN that is accessible only to family members. Network Name (SSID) A wireless LAN group identifier according to the IEEE 802.11 standard. SSID stands for "Service Set ID". The Network Name can be set individually for each Access Point
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    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 My computer does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card. I cannot see other
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    Access Point to its defaults. For further information about how to reset the Access Point, see the Access Point Operating Instructions. c When using a Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, delete the network settings registered on each computer connected to the network, then
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    ❒ The Sony Wireless LAN products support Web site http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN products. ❒ 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
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Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Wireless LAN PC Card
(IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps)
PCWA-C300S
4-674-967-
11
(1)
© 2003 Sony Corporation