Sony PCWA-A100 - Wireless Lan Access Point driver and firmware
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Access Point Help File - Page 3
... detailed settings for Internet connections. Access Point Firm w are Upgrade Utility This is the softw are for updateing Access Point firmw are. If the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are. Refer here for details on checking and updating versions.
Note If you are using Window s 2000...
Access Point Help File - Page 4
... the version. Flow of settings If the Access Point has not been used:
Connect the Access 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 Ethernet...
Access Point Help File - Page 6
.... 2. Se le ct the Ve rs ion from the m e nu that is dis playe d.
If the combination of the Access 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.
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Access Point Help File - Page 8
... ith restrictions *1
Users (Restricted users) Installation of driver: No Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: No Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *2
*1
Registration of the Access Point is not possible with the Wireless Palette.
Even if the Encryption Key is changed with the Access Point Setup Utility, that setting is not reflected at the client...
Access Point Help File - Page 9
... Access Point Note
Before configuring the Access Point, do the follow ing: 1. Connect the Access Point to a pow er source. 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...
Access Point Help File - Page 10
...)). o The Wireless Palette displays the communication status to the Access Point.
Forgot your password? You can check your passw ord using the follow ing steps if it w as changed after you uploaded the settings. o Us e the Explore r to ope n the folde r to w hich the Acces s Point Setup Utility w as installed (norm ally it is: C:\Program
File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN) on...
Access Point Help File - Page 29
... ISDN Router (DHCP server), computers installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card try to read the IP address again w hen the IP address lease time has ended. This is because the ISDN Router (DHCP server) cannot be found and it falls into a state in w hich it cannot acquire the IP address. Either reset using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or return the Access Point...
Access Point Help File - Page 38
...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 Point and the above computer are maintained because the change in the Encryption Key is simultaneously reflected on the computer. On any other computers connected to the same Access Point, how ever, you must use the installed Wireless Palette to...
Access Point Help File - Page 40
... 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 the location in the driver installation disk w hen deleting the driver and set it so that they can be...
Access Point Help File - Page 47
... Point. Wireless LAN PC Card does not correspond to PCI expansion board adapters. The PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card does not correspond to USB connection PC card readers.
Whe n doe s the Ethe rne t LED flas h in orange ? It w ill flash w hen transmission is not normal such as w hen a collision (convergence) has occurred due to packet saturation or w hen the 10BASE-T connector on this device...
Access Point Help File - Page 58
... physical or electrical damage. Ex-factory Settings:
Connection mode: Cable Modem connection mode Ethernet (10Base-T) side IP address: Automatic acquisition setting (DHCP client) Encryption Key: Last five digits of Access Point ID Passw ord of the Access point Setup Utility: public
Carefully consider the composition of the LAN netw ork to w hich you w ant...
Access Point Help File - Page 61
...CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Documentation Copyright 2000 Sony Corporation
is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Window s are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ...describes Window s 2000 Professional as Window s 2000 and Window s Millennium Edition as Window s Me. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective ow ners.
Copying all...
Operating Instructions - Page 2
... to these numbers when you call your Sony dealer.
Model No. PCWA-A100 Serial No
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
• Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the supplied AC adapter with your Sony Wireless LAN Access Point. To disconnect your Wireless LAN Access Point from the power supply...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
...® Windows® 2000 Professional, English version
• 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. • The Wireless LAN PC Card is required...
Operating Instructions - Page 9
... provided with four manuals. Please read these manuals 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 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 is required...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
...the 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 configured at shipment as follows: Connection mode Cable Modem/xDSL mode IP settings IP address in...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
...; The Sony Access Point support Web site
(http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/) provides 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
... your Wireless LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC Card. See "Registering 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" means SONY ELECTRONICS...
Wireless Palette Help File - Page 13
...Wireless LAN Access Point fails if the modification is not performed.
I cannot control the dial-up connection from a computer on the Ethernet network. Not supported.
I use the Access Point in the Phone Connection mode. When I launch my browser or e-mail application, the Dial-up Connection dialog box appears and I cannot connect to the Internet.
You need to change the Internet connection settings...