Sony PCWA-DE80 User's Manual
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1. Power cord Wireless Unit IW Ethernet cable gt not included Wireless Unit cable O 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 Cnint 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 Help or on the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page Continued on next page Configuration with the Utility Software BB Procedure 1 Verifying the computer used for setup and configuring necessary settings Before starting setup of the Wireless LAN Converter with the Converter Setup Utility verify the following points Verify the Ethernet connector of the computer used for setup Verify the Ethernet connector of the computer to be used for setup and provide the required Ethernet cable CO Hint You can use an Ethernet cable with straight through or crossover wiring Adjust the firewall settings of your computer If you are using the Windows2. 2 4GHz 5GHzWireless LAN Converter PCWA DE80 SONY BAS English Click in Step 2 Management Management Following can be done by this button Indicator Update the firmware Q Hints e Ifthe IP Address Setup dialog box appears make sure that the new IP address does not duplicate the address of another device or computer on the network and then click Execute Setup Doing so temporarily changes the IP address of the Wireless LAN Converter IP Address Setup To set up the converter it is required to change the Converter s IP address temporary Would you like to proceed Computer IP Address 9 7 Converter IP Address Cancel e If an error occurs refer to the Troubleshooting Guide or Help 2 Click Easy Setup The Easy Setup page appears Z PCWA DE80 Wireless LAN Converter Easy Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Bak gt fx aA A Search Favorites Media amp Address http 169 254 200 165 easy_setting html 2 4GHz 5GHzWireless LAN Converter PCWA DE8 amp 0 th 2 Easy Setup Wireless Settings Help 74 EE 1 ER m Click Scan to scan for wireless Encryption WEP Disable M networks within communication range ajte of the computer Step 3 WEP Key Type ASCII Number of characters WEP Kay Configure these settings to match WEP Key Contain those of your access point Step 5 3 Click
3. Scan The wireless networks within communication range of the computer appear A PCWA DE80 Wireless LAN Converter Easy Setup Network List Microsoft Internet Explorer A Network List Choose Network Name SSID and click Choose can _Choose j _ Cancel _ l Encryption Frequency Jozu Super Turbo Communication Mode Channel Af Mode Enabled 2 437 GHz 6 ch 11b Disabled Disabled Access Point Networks to which you can establish a connection Disabled 5 260GHz 52 lla Disabled Disabled Access Point ch Select the network to which you want to establish a connection and then click Choose Step 4 YY lo Hint Instead of clicking Scan you can directly enter the network name SSID of the access point to which you want to establish a connection If you do proceed to step 5 4 Select the network to which you want to establish a connection and then click Choose The Easy Setup page appears 5 Configure the Encryption WEP Key Length and WEP Key settings e If the access point setup is complete Use the same values as the one set for the access point e If the access point setup is not complete Refer to the documentation provided with the access point and enter the default values Encryption WEP Select whether to use data encryption or not Key Length Select the encryption WEP key length The number of characters for
4. install the utility software Sony Converter Setup Utility Sony Converter Setup Utility Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Converter Setup Utility v1 3 0 The InstallShield Wizard will install Sony Converter Setup Utility v1 3 0 on your computer To continue click Next CO Hint Depending on the settings of your computer the file name Setup exe may be displayed as Setup If there are multiple files named Setup in the same folder double click the one with the following icon Procedure 4 Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter Display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page and configure the necessary settings Compatible browsers Internet Explorer 5 5 or later Netscape 6 1 or later O Hints e The Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page is saved in the internal memory of the Wireless LAN Converter e The page displayed may differ slightly depending on the firmware version of the Wireless LAN Converter I Click Start point to Programs when using the Windows XP operating system point to All Programs point to Wireless LAN and then click Converter Setup The Converter Setup Utility starts and automatically displays the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page Z PCWA DE80 Wireless LAN Converter Home Page Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back a A A Search Favorites Meda lt Address http 169 254 200 165
5. that you performed all the necessary tasks by ticking the box Example 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 OES 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 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 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 Wireless Unit of the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA AR800 PCWA AR300 PCWA A820 A320 Router Unit of the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA AR800 PCWA AR300 PCWA R1 Power switch OG Wireless Unit of the Wireless To power outlet AC adapter LAN Converter PCWA DE80 ante CO Hint The connections above are used in configuring the Wireless LAN
6. the key string depends on this setting WEP Key Enter a character string to be used as the encryption WEP key The length of the string must match the encryption key length setting For verification the string must be entered once more in the WEP Key Confirmation field Hints Encryption of wireless communications data as selected by Encryption WEP is used to prevent unauthorized access by a third party The encryption WEP key becomes the password necessary to join a network using data encryption Clicking Help or displays Help 6 When setup is complete click Next The setup confirmation page appears 4 DE80 Wireless LAN Converter Easy Setup Co atio oso ennet Explore Sele File Edit View Favorites Tools Help A Q Back a e A Search Favorites Media A B3 Address http 169 254 200 165 easy_setting html y Eo Links 2 4GHz 5GHzWireless LAN Converter PCWA DE80 SONY T 2 A NA NF Confirmation of configuration Easy Setup Wireless Settings Network Name SSID c73411 Encryption WEF Enabled To accept these settings click Execute Setup To change these settings click Back Back Execute Setup O Exit Setup Confirm E Done Internet 7 Make sure that the settings are as desired and click Execute Setup The setup completion page appears A DE80 Wireless LAN Converter Easy Setup Complete oso ernet Explore SEE File Edit View Favorites Tools Help P Q Bac
7. 4 680 294 11 1 SONY 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 NANIO LarrierGate PCWA DE80 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan When you unpack the unit make sure that all the following items are present e Wireless Unit e Power Unit PCWA DE8O e Power cord e CD ROM Setup disc e Read This First e Quick Start Guide this document e Troubleshooting Guide e Limited Warranty e Sony VAIO NAN O Carrier Gate and the Eco Info logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e In this document Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP e Netscape is registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation e All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners e Inthe document the or marks are not specified amp Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free v
8. Converter with the Quick Setup switch For details about connections to use the Wireless LAN Converter in wireless communication see procedure 4 OEA 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 Quick Setup switch CO Hint e The Wireless LAN Converter only remains in Quick Setup standby mode for 30 seconds e 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 BM Procedure 4 Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the device that you want to use for wireless communication 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 To power outlet lt
9. XP Internet Connection Firewall function or a personal firewall provided by virus scanning software it may be necessary to adjust its security level 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 Case 14 Computer firewall function and browser proxy settings in the separate Troubleshooting Guide Enable the Java settings of your Web browser BM Procedure 2 Connecting the Wireless LAN Converter to the computer used for setup Connect the Wireless LAN Converter and the computer Y io hint For details about how to connect the device that you want to use for wireless communication see Configuration with the Quick Setup Switch procedure 4 BM Procedure 3 Installing the utility software Install the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter Converter Setup Utility on the computer used for setup I Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the computer where the Wireless LAN Converter is connected 2 With computers running the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system double click the My Computer icon on your desktop With computers running the Windows XP operating system click Start and click My Computer 3 Inthe My Computer window double click f T sotup exe on the supplied CD ROM at The installation program starts Follow the instructions on the screen and
10. egetable oil based ink http www sony net 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 e Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet device e The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an access point e 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 e Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter You cannot use a hub to connect to several devices Connection example Device equipped with an Ethernet connector Wireless LAN Converter Wireless LAN Converter Access point amo Q 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 Se
11. k a e A Search Favorites Media amp a B3 Address http 169 254 200 165 easy_conf html v Eco Links 2 4GHz 5GHzWireless LAN Converter PCWA DE80 SONY D 2 A NA NI Easy Setup Completed Settings Updated Done Internet When you click Execute Setup the Wireless LAN Converter restarts If the Status indicator on the front panel of the Wireless Unit flashes slowly white communication with the access point is established If the read in condition continues after you click Execute Setup check the Status indicator on the front panel of the Wireless Unit If the indicator flashes slowly white setup is complete and wireless communication is possible Q Hint If the Status indicator flashes red communication with the access point cannot be established Refer to Read This First or Help 8 Close the Web browser OEE Connecting to a device equipped with Ethernet connector This procedure is unnecessary if you plan to perform wireless communications with the computer used for setup If not disconnect the Wireless LAN Converter from the computer used for setup and connect it to the wireless communication device Device equipped with an Ethernet connector If you disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer used for setup while it is still on wait at least 10 seconds before connecting it to the wireless communication device
12. lf You Change the Access Point Settings If you change the settings of your access point the connection to the Wireless LAN Converter is severed Reconfigure the network name SSID and security settings of the Wireless LAN Converter to match the values of your access point Reset to Factory Defaults I Turn on the Wireless LAN Converter 2 Press the reset switch on the bottom of the Wireless Unit with the end of a paper clip or a similar object for at least one second Wireless Unit Quick Setup switch Reset switch Be careful not to press the Quick Setup switch when you reset the Wireless LAN Converter 3 When the Status indicator begins flashing red release the reset switch The Wireless LAN Converter restarts automatically and all settings revert to their factory default values For details about the factory default settings of the Wireless LAN Converter refer to the Troubleshooting Guide For more about the following refer to Read This First e Safety Information e Names of Parts and Functions e Installation Precautions e Specifications
13. tup 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 e Network name SSID e 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 e 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 e 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 CO Hint You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is connected to the PCWA AR800 or PCWA AR300 Q Hint In this document each procedure is preceded by a box Before proceeding to the next procedure confirm
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