Sony VAIO PCWA-AR800 User's Manual
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1. Router Unit Easy Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer ENES Easy Setup Executing setup The Router Unit has been configured To finish Easy Setup click Close To setup Access Point click Sean If you do not want to configure the Access Point click here Proceed to procedure 6 to configure the Access Point Access Point Function Setup Procedure F Check Display the Access Point Setup Page 1 Click Scan PCWA R1 Broadband Router Unit Easy Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer E E1 X Easy Setup Executing setup The Router Unit has been configured To finish Easy Setup click Close To setup Access Point click Sean Close Access Points are searched for and any discovered Access Points are displayed in the list 2 Select the Access Point to configure and click the Access Point Setup button A user name and password input dialog box appears 3 In the user name text box enter admin and then click OK Q Hint e The default password is admin e Leave the Password text box blank Connect to 192 168 11 115 User name Enter admin here Password Leave this text box blank Remember my password The Access Point Setup Page appears in a new window OVIMA L Check Configure the Access Point functions The wireless functions are set in the Wireless Unit The basic wireless connection settings are described here For details about t2. 4 680 203 11 1 SONY 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 e Broadband Router Unit PCWA R1 e 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 VIN IO CarrierGate PCWA AR800 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Unpacking When you unpack the unit make sure that all the following are accounted for e Wireless Unit Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA A820 e Router Unit Broadband Router Unit PCWA R1 NANIO 2 4GHz WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT PCWA A820 The Wireless Unit has Access Point functions Power cord e Read This First Quick Start Guide this document e Troubleshooting Guide Limited Warranty Sony VAIO NANIO Carrier Gate and the Eco Info logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries In this document Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsof
3. SID or network ID depending on the particular device e Encryption may also be called something like encoding or security depending on the particular device Router Unit Setup Procedure F Check 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 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 1 Launch the Web browser 2 Enter http 192 168 11 1 in the Address field and press the Enter key Q 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 Q Hint Clicking Help or gt displays Help The following procedures describe the setup process using Easy Setup Continued on next page AVAMA L Check Configure the Router functions Configure the Router functions of the Router Unit The basic settings to connect to the Internet are described here For details about the settings refer to Help on the Router Unit Setup Page Specific information required to establish an Internet connection is normally provided by your Internet service provider when making the ser
4. erating systems E Prepare the Ethernet cable to connect the Router Unit and ADSL or cable modem O Hint Use a straight through or cross over Ethernet cable E 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 E 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 Connect each unit and turn the power on Connect each unit as shown in the next figure and turn the power on Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or DSL modem to the WAN connector of the Router Unit Connect the Wireless Unit to a Wireless Unit LAN connector Q Hint There are two Wireless Unit LAN connectors Use either one Connect the AC Adapter to the Router Unit and turn the AC Adapter on Connect an end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN connector of the Router Unit Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to
5. he settings refer to Help the Access Point Setup Page 1 Click Easy Setup The Easy Setup Page appears 2 Configure settings 00O 000 Enter the network name SSID The network name SSID is an ID that serves to identify the wireless network You should enter up to 32 characters Permissible characters are letters numbers and symbols Do not forget the network name SSID Set Encryption WEP to Enable Q Hint Encryption WEP encodes wireless communications and prevents unauthorized access to the network The encryption key is the password required for WEP communications on an encrypted network Select Key Length Enter the encryption key and re enter it again at WEP Key Confirmation If you select 40 bits for the Key Length enter up to five letters numbers and symbols If you select 104 bits for the Key Length enter up to 13 letters numbers and symbols Do not forget the encryption key Select the IEEE 802 11 Mode 3 Check that the settings are correct and click Execute Setup When finished making settings click Next The Setup Confirmation window appears Check that the settings are correct and click Execute Setup PTAA tAr ae toa PCWA A820 ve T SONY m 2 42 Confirmation of configuration Easy Setup When satisfied with the displayed settings click he
6. ibes 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 E 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 E 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 E Configure the TCP IP settings for the Wireless Network connection on the computer Configure the TCP IP settings on the computer as follows e IP address setting Select Obtain an IP address automatically e 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 op
7. re If you want to modify the settings click here to return to the previous window The Setup Completed window appears Close the Web browser When you change the wireless settings the connection to the Access Point is severed After performing procedure 7 make sure that you perform procedure 8 to reestablish the connection Configure the Wireless Communication Settings on the Computer Procedure Check Configure computer settings Configure the wireless communication settings on the computer used for the setup to match the Access Point settings Configure the network name SSID and security settings on the computer to match those set in procedure 7 Q Hint Refer to the instructions of your wireless LAN PC card or Wireless LAN Converter for the setting method This completes the configuration Refer to Help for details about Wireless Broadband Router settings To display Help click Help or on the Router Unit Setup Page or the Access Point Setup Page Refer to the Read This First supplement for the following information e Safety information e Installation e Ethernet cable connection method e Reset to factory defaults e Factory default settings e Status Indicator indications
8. t Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the document the or marks are not specified amp Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink http www sony net Setup Procedures Preparation Procedure L check si Perform the necessary preparations and confirmations for connections _ check 2 Connect each unit and turn the power on Establish Wireless Connections UIA Check Ji Establish communications between a computer and the Access Point Router Functions Setup _ check 4 Display the Router Unit Setup Page _ check 5 Configure the Router functions Access Point Functions Setup L check 6 Display the Access Point Setup Page L check 7 Configure the Access Point functions Configure the Wireless Communication Settings on the Computer L 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 M check 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 descr
9. vice contract You may have to refer to this information when setting up the connection so have the information at hand Depending on your Internet service provider you may not be allowed to connect a router type access point to your DSL or cable modem Refer to the provisions of the contract with your Internet service provider for details Click Easy Setup The Wireless Broadband Router setup wizard starts 2 Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the setup F PCWA R1 Broadband Router Unit Easy Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer_ E E amp Easy Setup Welcome to PCWA R1 Router Unit This Easy Setup will help you connect to the Wireless Network World by following the 6 easy steps written below Step 1 Hostname Setting Administrator Password Setting Date amp Time Setting Network Setting Confirmation of East Setup Access Point Setting Optional To start just click on the Next button Close Hint If the administrator password is configured in step 2 of the Easy Setup a user name and password input dialog box appears Connect to 192 168 11 1 K t A config User name admin v Password Enter the administrator password here as set in step 2 of the Easy Setup Enter admin here Remember my password Enter the administrator user name and password to proceed When setup is complete the following screen appears 4 PCWA R1 Broadband
10. your computer Q Hint The Ethernet port of your computer is on its back panel Switch 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 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 Confirming the network name SSID Remove the rear cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow This ID is used as the default network name SSID 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 comments e The network name SSID may also be called something like the ES
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