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Table of contents

Getting started

Overview ............................................... 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 and connections

Configuring the Access Point

settings ............................................ 14

Before configuring the Access Point

settings ..................................... 14

Displaying the Access Point setup

page .......................................... 16

About the Access Point

password .................................. 18

Configuring and changing settings

for the Access Point ................. 19

Confirming the firmware version for

the Access Point ...................... 20

Confirming the status of the Access

Point ......................................... 21

Connecting ........................................... 22

Connecting to a DSL modem, cable

modem, or ISDN router ........... 22

Precautions when mounting the Access

Point on a wall ................................ 24

Additional information

Precautions .......................................... 26
Specifications ...................................... 27
Getting help ......................................... 28
Glossary ............................................... 29
Troubleshooting ................................... 31

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Summary of Contents for Vaio PCWA-A500

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 4 658 124 11 1 2002 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an ...

Page 3: ...ter Injury could result if the adapter strikes a person or fragile material such as glass Keep the Access Point out of the reach of children Unforeseeable injury could result from swallowing loose parts etc Place the Access Point on a stable surface Do not place the Access Point on wobbly or tilted surfaces Tipping or falling could result in injury When using wall mounting make sure that the wall ...

Page 4: ...HE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Copyright 1993 2000 by Darren Reed The author accepts no responsibility for the use of this software and provides it on an as is basis without express or implied warranty Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that this notice is preserved and due credit is given to the original author and the contributors This program is distributed ...

Page 5: ...N NO EVENT SHALL THE INTERNET SOFTWARE CONSORTIUM OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER...

Page 6: ... the firmware version for the Access Point 20 Confirming the status of the Access Point 21 Connecting 22 Connecting to a DSL modem cable modem or ISDN router 22 Precautions when mounting the Access Point on a wall 24 Additional information Precautions 26 Specifications 27 Getting help 28 Glossary 29 Troubleshooting 31 Sony VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft and Win...

Page 7: ...r with the Access Point to construct a wireless LAN environment on multiple client computers 16 or fewer is recommended In a wireless LAN environment you can share files and folders on other client computers and let others share files and folders on your computer Further you can connect the Access Point to a DSL modem cable modem or ISDN router to access the Internet from a client computer that is...

Page 8: ...t access requires the separate purchase of an Internet connection from an Internet Service Provider ISP About the manuals and Help files The following manuals and Help files are provided with this product 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A500 Quick Start Guide This guide contains simple explanations on how to set up and configure the Access Point We recommend reading the guide before using this...

Page 9: ...ending the arm straight down it must not be fixed in a position other than that shown in the illustration above To get the best performance from the built in antenna position the Access Point so that the front of the unit creates a right angle with the supporting surface 1 Built in antenna not externally visible 2 Indicators POWER Lights green while power is supplied to the Access Point MESSAGE Li...

Page 10: ...e ferrite core storage recess 7 then insert the cable into this groove to fix it in place For details refer to the Quick Start Guide 9 Serial number label The serial number SERIAL NO is printed on this label The numbers printed below NO are the serial number 0 Wall mounting holes When using the stand wall mount adapter as a wall mount adapter you can mount the Access Point onto the wall by screwin...

Page 11: ...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 qd Ferrite core Top view ...

Page 12: ... Administrator Password Guest Password Time Server NTP Server DNS Server Operating Mode NAT Router Mode NETWORK 1 Connection Method Obtain an IP address automatically Speed Auto Detect DHCP Client ID NETWORK 2 IP Address 192 168 11 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 DHCP IP Address Pool Size 16 Speed Auto Detect WIRELESS Network Name SSID ID printed on the ID label at the rear of the product Encryption WEP D...

Page 13: ...default switch the MESSAGE indicator flashes 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 default settings For setting details see page 12 Note If you per...

Page 14: ...ection 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 PC Card Connecting the Access Point to the Internet To connect the Access Point to a DSL modem In the DSL modem operating manual supplied by your ISP check whether your ISP uses the PPPoE connection method or the rou...

Page 15: ...dress is automatically assigned to your computer Check the DHCP Client ID in the data supplied by your ISP Only when specified by your ISP Select Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP from NETWORK 1 Settings in Easy Setup page 19 or from NAT Router Mode Settings in NETWORK 1 Settings in Advanced Setup page 20 For fixed IP address connections you have to set the IP address for your computer manua...

Page 16: ...e by entering the IP address in the web browser page 18 Note If your web browser is configured to use a web proxy server set the browser proxy settings so that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address The factory default setting for the Access Point IP address is 192 168 11 1 z Hints The Access Point setup page for configuring Access Point settings is saved in the Ac...

Page 17: ...l and follow the onscreen instructions However you can start the Wireless Network Easy Setup Wizard any time you like For details refer to the Quick Start Guide 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the communication settings for your computer After you have configured the communication settings for your computer follow the onscreen instructions to display the Access Point setup page Dis...

Page 18: ...he Bridge mode contact your network administrator for the Access Point IP address About the Access Point password You can set two types of Access Point passwords administrator password and guest password Neither 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 yo...

Page 19: ...et If the administrator password is cancelled the guest password is also cancelled Configuring and changing settings for the Access Point There are two types of Access Point settings Easy Setup For those who are not familiar with networks it is recommend that you use Easy Setup However if the Access Point is connected to an ISDN router or router type DSL modem you must make settings in Advanced Se...

Page 20: ...nistrator password has been set you are requested to enter a password Type admin in the User Name text box and enter the password then click OK The Access Point setup page appears z Hint The administrator password is not set when the Access Point is shipped from the factory For details see About the Access Point password page 18 If the Access Point settings Network name SSID or data encryption hav...

Page 21: ... 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 password then click OK The status of the Access Point is displayed z Hints The guest password is not set when the Access Point is shipped from the factory For details see About the Access Point password page 18 Also you can display the Access Point Status page u...

Page 22: ...SS 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 occur such as network anomalies or not being able to communicate with the Access Point When the Access Point is connected to an ISDN router When the Access Po...

Page 23: ...ed to use an Ethernet cable with crossover wiring When connecting to the Access Point use the same type of cable that you would use to connect the communication device to your computer For details refer to the operating instructions for the communication device you are using When connecting the hub to the NETWORK 2 connector use an Ethernet straight through cable When connecting the computer direc...

Page 24: ...t 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 or other fixtures that are made for use with that material If the unit is fastened with ordinary screws there is a danger...

Page 25: ...25 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 ...

Page 26: ...uent vibration Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation Exposure to cold to hot temperature extremes or very damp environments may cause moisture to condense on internal parts This may prevent the Access Point from operating properly If this should happen unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and let the Access Point sit fo...

Page 27: ...pends on the environment Recommended number of units connected 16 units or less number of clients Protocol support TCP IP Standards IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11 wireless connection IEEE802 3 wired connection Radio frequency 5 15 to 5 35 GHz Data transfer speed logical value Wireless connection 54 Mbps max Wired connection 100 Mbps max WEP data encryption 64 bits 128 bits Modulation method OFDM IEEE802 1...

Page 28: ...ccess Point 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 representative will reply To send a question to Sony e mail support fill out the e mail form at http www sony com wirelesslansupport The Sony fax back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated servic...

Page 29: ... LAN Local Area Network A network which is accessible only to its members unlike the Internet which is open to an unlimited number of people A LAN may be built for different purposes For example you can build an office LAN that is accessible only to members of the same department or a home LAN that is accessible only to family members PPPoE PPP over Ethernet PPPoE is a software protocol that uses ...

Page 30: ... 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 ...

Page 31: ...ess Point to a power outlet with the supplied AC adapter c There is an obstacle between the Access Point and the computer containing the Wireless LAN PC Card or they are too far apart from each other c Remove the obstacle between them Or place the Access Point and the computer containing the Wireless LAN PC Card closer together The maximum communication distance depends on the environment c The ca...

Page 32: ...k service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available 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 compu...

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