Sony PCWA-A100 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-647-079-11(1)
Operating Instructions
Wireless LAN Access
Point
PCWA-A100
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 4-647-079-11(1) Operating Instructions Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 © 2000 Sony Corporation Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 2 Repair of the equipment should be made only communications. However, there is no by a Sony Service or Sony authorized agent. guarantee that interference will not occur in a For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call particular installation.
  • Page 3 Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est If you have questions about this product, call conforme aux normes de protection, the Sony Customer Information Center at 1- d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de 877-760-7669; or write to the Sony Customer télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les...
  • Page 4 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties,...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of cont ent s Overview ..........6 What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point ..6 System requirements ..... 8 About supplied manuals ....9 Getting started Unpacking ......... 10 Parts and indicators ......11 Connections ........12 Connecting the Access Point to the Internet ........
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview What you can do with your Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point (hereinafter referred to as the Access Point) is designed for building a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) environment. Connect your Access Point to a power outlet, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 into your computer, and use the software supplied with your Wireless LAN PC Card to build a wireless LAN environment.
  • Page 7 2 Connecting to an ISDN router (see page 14) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Internet Service ISDN Router Provider 3 Connecting to a cable modem/ xDSL modem (see page 15) Internet To 10BASE-T connector Cable Cable Modem Television (xDSL Modem) Company 4 Using as the hub of your local network (see page 16) To 10BASE-T connector...
  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System requirements • Sony VAIO series personal computers ® ® CPU: MMX Pentium 233 MHz and above RAM: 64 MB and above CD-ROM drive Default built-in PCMCIA Type II slot • Operating system: For best results, use a computer with one of the preinstalled (not upgraded versions) operating systems below.
  • Page 9: About Supplied Manuals

    About supplied manuals When you purchase the Access Point and the Wireless LAN PC Card, you are provided with four manuals. Please read these manuals in the following order: Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to connect and install the Access Point. Please read this manual first.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting started Unpacking Your Access Point comes with the following items. • Wireless LAN Access Point (1) • Unit stand (1) • AC power adapter (1) • Telephone cable (1) • Telephone jack splitter (1) • Operating Instructions (1) • Other printed materials •...
  • Page 11: Parts And Indicators

    Part s and indicat ors DC IN 5V 10BASE-T LINE/ PHONE 1 POWER indicator (page 17) Lit while power is supplied. 2 WIRELESS indicator Lit when data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN. 3 ETHERNET indicator (page 14) Lit while data exchange is in progress through the 10BASE-T connector.
  • Page 12: Connections

    Connect ions Connecting the Access Point to the Internet Connection to the Internet varies depending on your Internet environment. If you are using the Access Point for your local network only, and you do not need to connect it the Internet, proceed to page 16 and see To use the Access Point for your local network only.
  • Page 13 z Tip You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub. Use the 10BASE-T connector to build a wired LAN environment in addition to a wireless LAN environment. This makes file sharing available among wireless and wired LAN clients. Internet To LINE/ PHONE...
  • Page 14 To connect the Access Point to the ISDN router Connecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection is required between the computer(s) and router. Connect the ISDN router and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 15 To connect the Access Point to the cable modem (or xDSL modem) Connecting the Access Point to a cable modem (or xDSL modem) provides multiple PCs containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. Connect the cable modem (xDSL modem) and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 16 To use the Access Point for your local network only The Access Point may be used simply as a hub for wireless computers in your local network without Internet access. Use of the Access Point in this manner enables file sharing among client computers. In such a case, a power connection is the only requirement.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Access Point To A Power Source

    Connecting the Access Point to a power source Use the supplied AC power adapter to connect to a power outlet. AC power adapter (supplied) To the power outlet DC IN 9V 10BASE-T LINE/ PHONE DC IN 9V To power on/off the Access Point The Access Point is not equipped with a power switch.
  • Page 18: Attaching The Unit Stand

    Attaching the unit stand The unit stand allows you to place your Access Point in an upright position. When the unit stand is attached, wire cables are routed through the recessed groove. Before attaching the unit stand Make sure to write down the six-digit Access Point ID on the label attached on the bottom surface of the Access Point.
  • Page 19: Setting Up

    Setting Up After you connect and install your Access Point, see 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.
  • Page 20: Additional Information

    Additional information Precaut ions AC power adapter Be sure to use the supplied AC power adapter. Other AC power adapters may cause a failure. Safety Do not drop the Access Point. Careful handling will prevent damage. Installation Do not place the Access Point where it will be exposed to the following conditions: •...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specif icat ions Communication distance Approx. 50 m (approx. 165 feet) with no obstacles Maximum number of units connected 16 units (number of clients) Protocol support TCP/IP, NetBEUI Standard IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11 Radio frequency 2.4 GHz Modulation method DS-SS (IEEE802.11 compliant) General Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption...
  • Page 22: Getting Help

    The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. E-mail your question 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.
  • Page 23: Glossary

    Glossary Client A computer connected to a LAN (Local Area Network). Also called a client computer. ISDN ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a set of standards for digital transmission over ordinary telephone copper wire and other media. Home and business users who install ISDN routers can access graphic-intense Web pages with greatly increased speed over that of modem users.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the Access Point, this troubleshooting guide may help you remedy the problem. Should a problem persist, consult the Sony Customer Information Service Center. On the Access Point The Access Point is not operating properly.
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty Statement

    2. Parts: For a period of ninety (90) LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC calendar days from the original date Card. See “Registering Your Wireless of purchase from SONY or a SONY LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC authorized reseller, SONY will Card” of Wireless LAN PC Card supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt, Operating Instructions.
  • Page 26 (30) days. by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of With respect to certain components you America.
  • Page 27 Reproduction in whole or in part Some states do not allow the exclusion without written permission is or limitation of incidental or prohibited. All rights reserved. SONY is consequential damages, or allow a registered trademark of Sony. limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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