Sony PCWA-AR800 Quick Start Manual

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Wireless
Broadband Router

Quick Start Guide

Before reading this guide, be sure to read the "Read This
First" supplement.
This guide describes the preparations and settings
required to connect to the Internet using the Wireless
Broadband Router.
The PCWA-AR800 consists of:
• Broadband Router Unit PCWA-R1
• Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A820
In this document, we refer to the Broadband Router Unit as the
Router Unit and to the Wireless LAN Access Point as the
Access Point.
The PCWA-AR800 can be used at frequency settings of 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz. Change this setting as necessary. (By default, the
PCWA-AR800 is set to 2.4 GHz.)
PCWA-AR800
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Unpacking
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following are accounted for.
• Router Unit • Wireless Unit
(Broadband Router Unit PCWA-R1) (Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A820)
* The Wireless Unit has Access Point functions.
• AC Adapter
• Power cord • Read This First
• Quick Start Guide (this document) • Troubleshooting Guide
• Limited Warranty
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referred to as Windows XP.
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Setup Procedures
Preparation
Procedure
Check
1
Perform the necessary preparations and
confirmations for connections
Procedure Check
2
Connect each unit and turn the power on
Establish Wireless Connections
Procedure
Check
3
Establish communications between a computer and
the Access Point
Router Functions Setup
Procedure Check
4
Display the Router Unit Setup Page
Procedure
Check
5
Configure the Router functions
Access Point Functions Setup
Procedure
Check
6
Display the Access Point Setup Page
Procedure
Check
7
Configure the Access Point functions
Configure the Wireless Communication Settings
on the Computer
Procedure
Check
8
Configure computer settings
Each procedure is preceded by a check box. Before proceeding to the next step,
confirm that you have completed all necessary tasks by ticking the box.
Preparation
Procedure
Check
1
Perform the necessary preparations
and confirmations for connections
Obtain the information required to make the computer
connections.
The procedure in this guide describes the connection process using the factory
default settings.
The factory default settings of the Access Point function are:
Network Name (SSID): The 6-character identifier printed on the label inside the rear
cover of the Wireless Unit
Security settings
Encryption (WEP): Disabled
IEEE 802.11 Mode: 11g, 11b (High multicast rate)
Before setting up the Broadband Router, perform the following.
Set up the wireless LAN PC card or Wireless LAN Converter
Perform the required software installation and settings according to the instructions
provided with your wireless LAN PC card or Wireless LAN Converter to make it
operational.
Confirm the connection method of the wireless connection on
the computer.
Refer to the documentation provided with your wireless LAN PC card or Wireless LAN
Converter to confirm the connection method of the computer to the Access Point when
using a wireless LAN PC card or Wireless LAN Converter.
If using a wireless LAN PC card with the Windows XP operating system, connect to the
network using the Windows XP Wireless Network function.
Configure the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Network
connection on the computer.
Configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer as follows.
• IP address setting: Select "Obtain an IP address automatically".
• DNS setting: Select "Disable DNS" in the Windows Me operating system.
Select "Obtain a DNS server address automatically" in the Windows 2000
and Windows XP operating systems.
Prepare the Ethernet cable to connect the Router Unit and
ADSL or cable modem.
z
Hint
Use a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable.
Configure the computer firewall or proxy settings
If you are using the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or another personal
firewall, you may need to change the security level setting. To display the Router Unit
Setup Page or Access Point Setup Page, you may also need to change the proxy settings
of your Web browser. Refer to "Miscellaneous", "Case 4: Computer firewall function and
browser proxy settings" in the separate Troubleshooting Guide for details.
Enable the Java settings of your Web browser
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.
Procedure
Check
2
Connect each unit and turn the power on
Connect each unit as shown in the next figure, and turn the power on.
1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or DSL modem to the WAN connector of the
Router Unit.
2
Connect the Wireless Unit to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector.
z Hint
There are two Wireless Unit/LAN connectors. Use either one.
3 Connect the AC Adapter to the Router Unit, and turn the AC Adapter on.
4 Connect an end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN connector of the Router Unit.
5
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer.
z Hint
The Ethernet port of your computer is on its back panel.
Check
Switch`
4
1
Use either connector.
Ethernet
cable
3
Internet
Cable modem or DSL modem
When you turn the power on, confirm that the Status indicators on the Wireless Unit and
Router Unit change as follows before proceeding to Procedure 3.
Wireless Unit: Changes from a quickly flashing white light to a slowly flashing one.
Router Unit: Change from flashing white light to a steadily lit one.
Establish Wireless Connections
Procedure
Check
3
Establish communications between
the computer and the Access Point
This description assumes that the connection is
established with factory default settings.
Access Point factory default settings
Network Name (SSID):
Security settings
Encryption (WEP):
IEEE 802.11 Mode:
Confirming the network name (SSID)
Remove the rear cover
by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
Configure the wireless communication settings on the computer, and then establish
communications between the computer and the Access Point.
Refer to the instructions for your wireless LAN PC card or Wireless LAN Converter for the
setting method.
z
Comments
• The network name (SSID) may also be called something like the "ESSID" or "network ID", depending on
the particular device.
• Encryption may also be called something like "encoding" or "security", depending on the particular device.
Router Unit Setup
Procedure
Check
4
Display the Router Unit Setup Page
Access the Access Point from a Web browser to display the Router Unit Setup Page.
Compatible browsers:
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
Netscape 6.1 or later
Note
If the Setup Page does not appear, refer to "Connections", "Case 1: Cannot display the Setup Page (error
message appears)" in the separate Troubleshooting Guide for details about bypassing the proxy server.
2
1
Launch the Web browser.
2
Enter http://192.168.11.1/ in the Address field, and press the Enter key.
5
The Router Unit Setup Page appears.
The following procedures describe the setup process using "Easy Setup".
The 6-character identifier printed on the label inside the rear
cover of the Wireless Unit
Disabled
11g, 11b (High multicast rate)
This ID is used as the default
network name (SSID).
z
Hint
The IP address 192.168.11.1 is the Router Unit
factory default. If the Router's IP address has
been changed, contact your network
administrator.
z
Hint
Clicking or displays Help.
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