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Unpacking
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following items are present.
• Wireless Unit
• Power Unit
• Power cord
• CD-ROM (Setup disc)
• Read This First
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Limited Warranty
Capabilities
Wireless access to the Internet for devices with Ethernet
connectors
The Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE80 (hereafter referred to as the Wireless LAN Converter) is
designed to allow devices such as desktop computers or printers equipped with Ethernet connectors to
become part of a wireless network.
Notes
• Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet device.
• The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an access point.
• When setting up the Wireless LAN Converter without the Quick Setup switch, a computer running the Windows Me,
Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system is required.
• Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. You cannot use a hub to connect to several devices.
Connection example
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Hint
The Wireless LAN Converter also allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN Converters to communicate directly when
using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode, without using a wireless LAN access point.
The Access Point Network connection mode settings are described in this document. Refer to Help for information about the
Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch
You can use the settings of the Sony Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 to
automatically configure the
hardwired (Ethernet)
Wireless LAN Converter by using the Quick Setup
switch.
The access point sends the following to the Wireless LAN Converter.
• Network name (SSID)
• Security settings
Wireless LAN security
Making security settings for the wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility
for any security problems that may arise from the use of the wireless LAN.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter
You can configure the Wireless LAN Converter by performing one of the following.
• With the Quick Setup switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800 or
PCWA-AR300, you can use the Quick Setup switch to configure the Wireless LAN Converter. For
details, see “Configuration with the Quick Setup Switch”.
• With the utility software
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to an access point other than the PCWA-AR800 or
PCWA-AR300, you cannot use the Quick Setup switch to configure the Wireless LAN Converter.
For details, see “Configuration with the Utility Software” overleaf.
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You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is connected to the PCWA-AR800 or
PCWA-AR300.
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In this document, each procedure is preceded by a box. Before proceeding to the next procedure, confirm that you
performed all the necessary tasks by ticking the box.
Example:
Procedure 1
Procedure 4
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the device
that you want to use for wireless communication
1
Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit.
2
Connect the Power Unit to the computer or other device capable of wireless communication using
an Ethernet cable.
3
Connect the Power Unit to an AC outlet using the power cord.
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Hint
The Wireless LAN Converter does not have a power switch.
When the Status indicator of the Wireless LAN Converter changes to white when you connect the
wireless communication device, configuration is complete.
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Hint
If you want to reset the Wireless LAN Converter, see “Reset to Factory Defaults”, overleaf.
For details about the Wireless LAN Converter setup, refer to
the Help.
To display Help
Click the “Start” button, point to “Programs” (when using the Windows XP operating system,
point to “All Programs”), point to “Wireless LAN”, and then click “Converter Setup Help”.
To display Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page
Click
or
on the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page.
PCWA-DE80
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Configuration with the Quick Setup
Switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300, you can use
the Quick Setup switch to configure it. When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to another type
of access point, see “Configuration with the Utility Software” overleaf.
Procedure 1
Complete the access point setup
Refer to the documentation provided with your access point for details about how to complete the setup.
If your access point data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK) is not configured, we strongly suggest that
you configure it before proceeding.
Note
If the security settings of your access point use WPA or IEEE 802.1X, you cannot configure the PCWA-DE80.
Procedure 2
Connect the PCWA-AR800/PCWA-AR300
1
Connect the Wireless Unit of the Wireless LAN Converter to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector of the
PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 Router Unit.
2
Connect the AC adapter to the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 and the power outlet.
3
Press the power switch to turn on the AC adapter.
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Hint
The connections above are used in configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch. For details about
connections to use the Wireless LAN Converter in wireless communication, see procedure 4.
Procedure 3
Perform quick setup
1
Wait until the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300, and the Wireless LAN
Converter starts.
2
Press the Quick Setup switch of the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300
Wireless Unit for at least one second.
When the Status indicator on the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 starts flashing red, it has
entered Quick Setup standby mode.
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Hint
• The Wireless LAN Converter only remains in Quick Setup standby mode for 30 seconds.
• Press the Quick Setup switch one more time for at least one second to cancel the procedure.
3
Press the Wireless LAN Converter Quick Setup switch for at least one
second.
When the Status indicator on the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 stops flashing red and the
Wireless LAN Converter’s begins flashing white, quick setup is complete.
4
Disconnect the power cord of the Wireless LAN Converter to turn it off.
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Wireless LAN Converter
(2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g)
Quick Start Guide
Before reading this guide, be sure to read the “Read This First”
supplement.
This guide provides an overview of the Wireless LAN Converter
PCWA-DE80 features and the necessary configuration.
Router or similar
Access point
Wireless LAN
Converter
Internet
Wireless LAN Converter
Device equipped with
an Ethernet connector
Wireless Unit of the Wireless
Broadband Router PCWA-AR800/
PCWA-AR300 (PCWA-A820/A320)
Wireless Unit of the Wireless
LAN Converter PCWA-DE80
Router Unit of the Wireless Broadband Router
PCWA-AR800/PCWA-AR300 (PCWA-R1)
Power switch
AC adapter
Quick Setup switch
Power cord
Wireless Unit cable
Wireless Unit
Ethernet cable
(not included)
Power Unit
or
To power outlet
To power outlet
