Access Point Help File
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... connects up to 49 computers (a maximum 16 is recommended) by connecting the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 (called the Access Point below) a computer in viewing this help file, use the Access Point. (This is called peer-to-peer connection.) Note For best results in which the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 is connected to a telephone line, an ISDN router, cable modem...
... connects up to 49 computers (a maximum 16 is recommended) by connecting the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 (called the Access Point below) a computer in viewing this help file, use the Access Point. (This is called peer-to-peer connection.) Note For best results in which the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 is connected to a telephone line, an ISDN router, cable modem...
Access Point Help File
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... communications betw een the computer and the Access Point. (2) Use the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup Utility to user rights. The basic settings for the Access Point. Roles of communications betw een the computer mounted w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Access Point. If the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is the softw...
... communications betw een the computer and the Access Point. (2) Use the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup Utility to user rights. The basic settings for the Access Point. Roles of communications betw een the computer mounted w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Access Point. If the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is the softw...
Access Point Help File
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... has not been used : Connect the Access Point to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions for details. Refer to a pow er source. Refer to the Wireless LAN. Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Se tup the Window s -bas e d e nvironm e nt. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for each computer connected to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. 4. Note...
... has not been used : Connect the Access Point to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions for details. Refer to a pow er source. Refer to the Wireless LAN. Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Se tup the Window s -bas e d e nvironm e nt. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for each computer connected to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. 4. Note...
Access Point Help File
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... for details. Either the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or the Basic Access Point Setup Utility starts. 2. Before using your existing Access Point Setup Utility, alw ays confirm the follow ing: The version of the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are ve rs ion is...
... for details. Either the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or the Basic Access Point Setup Utility starts. 2. Before using your existing Access Point Setup Utility, alw ays confirm the follow ing: The version of the Access Point Setup Utility and Access Point firmw are versions is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are ve rs ion is...
Access Point Help File
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... of Wireless LAN Utilities: No Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *2 *1 Registration of Windows 2000 users With Window s 2000, functions that can only check the electric wave status with the Access Point Setup Utility, that setting is changed with the Wireless Palette. You cannot run the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup...
... of Wireless LAN Utilities: No Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *2 *1 Registration of Windows 2000 users With Window s 2000, functions that can only check the electric wave status with the Access Point Setup Utility, that setting is changed with the Wireless Palette. You cannot run the Basic Access Point Setup Utility or the Custom Access Point Setup...
Access Point Help File
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... Operating Instructions manual for details. 3. Refer to load the current configuration from the Access Point. 2. Follow the task sequence below to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. Configuring the Access Point Note Before configuring the Access Point, do the follow ing: 1. Refer to configure the Access Point using the Custom Setup Utility. 1. Proce e d to Se tting m ode -de pe...
... Operating Instructions manual for details. 3. Refer to load the current configuration from the Access Point. 2. Follow the task sequence below to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. Configuring the Access Point Note Before configuring the Access Point, do the follow ing: 1. Refer to configure the Access Point using the Custom Setup Utility. 1. Proce e d to Se tting m ode -de pe...
Access Point Help File
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... o The Access Point is "22a224", the filename w ill be "22a224conf". The Access Point ID and passw ord are Reset mode for s e tting the acce s s point in that file. If "-------" is : C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN) on the com pute r to w hich the Acce s s Point Se tup ... its configuration. From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The Custom Access Point Setup Utility appears. 3. The passw ord box contains the initial value "public". o The Wireless LAN PC Card is correct. Input the passw ord that Encryption...
... o The Access Point is "22a224", the filename w ill be "22a224conf". The Access Point ID and passw ord are Reset mode for s e tting the acce s s point in that file. If "-------" is : C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN) on the com pute r to w hich the Acce s s Point Se tup ... its configuration. From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility. The Custom Access Point Setup Utility appears. 3. The passw ord box contains the initial value "public". o The Wireless LAN PC Card is correct. Input the passw ord that Encryption...
Access Point Help File
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... Page 12 Closed Wireless System Check this to set as the initial value. You may be left blank. Enter any five alphanumeric characters to prevent unw arranted use the passw ord for setting the Access Point for building a w ireless LAN (Local Area Netw... keep it . Channel Number Select a channel number (1 through 11) from computers on other w ireless LANs. Setting common parameters Specify the common parameters required for each Access Point. Note Assign a unique channel to protect against unauthorized reception. System Administrator Name Enter the name of another...
... Page 12 Closed Wireless System Check this to set as the initial value. You may be left blank. Enter any five alphanumeric characters to prevent unw arranted use the passw ord for setting the Access Point for building a w ireless LAN (Local Area Netw... keep it . Channel Number Select a channel number (1 through 11) from computers on other w ireless LANs. Setting common parameters Specify the common parameters required for each Access Point. Note Assign a unique channel to protect against unauthorized reception. System Administrator Name Enter the name of another...
Access Point Help File
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...lift the telephone receiver, select "Yes", and select "No" not to the LAN. Local Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the Access Point. You may cause a time-out message depending on your wireless LAN. The configuration you select "Yes", it waits for the dial tone of common ...parameters" dialog box. Dial Tone Detect When you have entered the Access Point configuration file on the "Selection...
...lift the telephone receiver, select "Yes", and select "No" not to the LAN. Local Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the Access Point. You may cause a time-out message depending on your wireless LAN. The configuration you select "Yes", it waits for the dial tone of common ...parameters" dialog box. Dial Tone Detect When you have entered the Access Point configuration file on the "Selection...
Access Point Help File
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... specify, how ever, the more clients you have made is automatically restarted. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is disabled for the w ireless LAN. You may specify up to a cable modem, enter the DHCP Client ID in the...
... specify, how ever, the more clients you have made is automatically restarted. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is disabled for the w ireless LAN. You may specify up to a cable modem, enter the DHCP Client ID in the...
Access Point Help File
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...configuration is uploaded because the Access Point is performed using your new configuration. 6. Click LINK TEST. The Custom Setup Utility closes. You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 5. 4.... Page 20 The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is automatically restarted. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Setup Utility and check the configuration. Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is dis playe d. When the Wireless Access Point...
...configuration is uploaded because the Access Point is performed using your new configuration. 6. Click LINK TEST. The Custom Setup Utility closes. You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 5. 4.... Page 20 The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is automatically restarted. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Setup Utility and check the configuration. Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is dis playe d. When the Wireless Access Point...
Access Point Help File
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... performed using your new configuration. 7. Click UPLOAD. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is dis playe d. The configuration you have made is automatically restarted. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - The Custom Setup Utility closes. Page 22 Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note The link test is disabled...
... performed using your new configuration. 7. Click UPLOAD. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is dis playe d. The configuration you have made is automatically restarted. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - The Custom Setup Utility closes. Page 22 Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note The link test is disabled...
Access Point Help File
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... new configuration. 11. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 9. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is automatically restarted. The Custom Setup Utility closes. The configuration you have made is dis playe d. Page 25 ...Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is registered in the Access Point. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check the configuration. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the...
... new configuration. 11. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 9. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is automatically restarted. The Custom Setup Utility closes. The configuration you have made is dis playe d. Page 25 ...Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is registered in the Access Point. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check the configuration. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the...
Access Point Help File
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Troubleshooting Connection cables Phone mode LAN mode Cable Modem mode Changing the status of your connection (Cautions w hen changing the mode) Encryption Key Setup passw ord Drivers Peer to Peer mode General connections w ith the Access Point General overview of the Wireless Palette Internet service providers Other information Page 27
Troubleshooting Connection cables Phone mode LAN mode Cable Modem mode Changing the status of your connection (Cautions w hen changing the mode) Encryption Key Setup passw ord Drivers Peer to Peer mode General connections w ith the Access Point General overview of the Wireless Palette Internet service providers Other information Page 27
Access Point Help File
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... using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or return the Access Point to change the Internet connection settings. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer 1. Click LAN Se ttings. Click OK. Click Pre fe re nce s from the ISDN Router (DHCP server), computers installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card try ...to the Internet. I cannot connect to read the IP address again w hen the IP address lease time has ended. The Access Point w ill not receive connection commands for approximately one minute. Then...
... using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or return the Access Point to change the Internet connection settings. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer 1. Click LAN Se ttings. Click OK. Click Pre fe re nce s from the ISDN Router (DHCP server), computers installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card try ...to the Internet. I cannot connect to read the IP address again w hen the IP address lease time has ended. The Access Point w ill not receive connection commands for approximately one minute. Then...
Access Point Help File
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... First, connect the ISDN Router and the PCWA-A100 Access Point, then connect the pow er supply. LAN mode Cannot connect to any netw ork on w hich the DHCP server is running, refere here. When you w ant to the LAN mode, the Access Point acts as a bridge betw een the Ethernet and Wireless sides. In other than "public".) Page...
... First, connect the ISDN Router and the PCWA-A100 Access Point, then connect the pow er supply. LAN mode Cannot connect to any netw ork on w hich the DHCP server is running, refere here. When you w ant to the LAN mode, the Access Point acts as a bridge betw een the Ethernet and Wireless sides. In other than "public".) Page...
Access Point Help File
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This occurs w ith products that correspond to IEEE802.11b. For details, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are Upgrade Utility, you can set the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point from the computer that is the logic value of the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point, you can perform that only from the com pute r that is not supported. To change the settings of IEEE802.11...
This occurs w ith products that correspond to IEEE802.11b. For details, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are Upgrade Utility, you can set the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point from the computer that is the logic value of the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point, you can perform that only from the com pute r that is not supported. To change the settings of IEEE802.11...
Access Point Help File
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... made by the customer. You can easily obtain the customer's Encryption Key from this Wireless Access Point and similar products made by other than that Access Point cannot view it under normal operations. (This function does not completely conform to IEEE802.11...Access Point Setup Utility to set the Access Point to be a closed system. From a security standpoint, w e strongly recommend changing the Encryption Key. Encryption Key (WEP Key) Systems exist w ith the capability to retrieve IDs from the Access Point ID. Thereby clients on Wireless LAN connected to another Access Point...
... made by the customer. You can easily obtain the customer's Encryption Key from this Wireless Access Point and similar products made by other than that Access Point cannot view it under normal operations. (This function does not completely conform to IEEE802.11...Access Point Setup Utility to set the Access Point to be a closed system. From a security standpoint, w e strongly recommend changing the Encryption Key. Encryption Key (WEP Key) Systems exist w ith the capability to retrieve IDs from the Access Point ID. Thereby clients on Wireless LAN connected to another Access Point...
Operating Instructions
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... address in the WAN: automatically obtained. (The Access Point serves as the DHCP server for Wireless Access Point Ethernet Address. 19 The above configuration may be modified using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility that comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Factory-Set configuration of IP addresses in the wireless LAN: 10.0.1.1 The Access Point serves as a DHCP client.) IP address in...
... address in the WAN: automatically obtained. (The Access Point serves as the DHCP server for Wireless Access Point Ethernet Address. 19 The above configuration may be modified using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility that comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Factory-Set configuration of IP addresses in the wireless LAN: 10.0.1.1 The Access Point serves as a DHCP client.) IP address in...
Wireless Palette Help File
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... box closes. 6. Your browser application may have been timed out. Right-click the Wireless Palette icon on the wireless network to disable the interface. 1. Check the number displayed under Wireless Access Point Ethernet Address. Thus, it will take longer if no IP address in the Peer to...interface other than Sony PCWA-C100 Wireless PC Card. 4. Double-click the device that you find any interface that no DHCP server exists. Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter(10/100) for checkup. Click OK. Click OK. 3. Click Reload in the range of the Access Point Ethernet network. ...
... box closes. 6. Your browser application may have been timed out. Right-click the Wireless Palette icon on the wireless network to disable the interface. 1. Check the number displayed under Wireless Access Point Ethernet Address. Thus, it will take longer if no IP address in the Peer to...interface other than Sony PCWA-C100 Wireless PC Card. 4. Double-click the device that you find any interface that no DHCP server exists. Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter(10/100) for checkup. Click OK. Click OK. 3. Click Reload in the range of the Access Point Ethernet network. ...