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... Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. Program © 2002 Sony Corporation, Copyright Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick logo are registered trademarks of...the Wireless LAN PC Card .. 25 Starting Client Manager 26 To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 27 Uninstalling the software and driver ... 28 Uninstalling the software 28 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 30 Software setup Setting up the connection environment .. 34 Windows Me or Windows 2000 .... 34 Windows XP ...
... Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. Program © 2002 Sony Corporation, Copyright Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick logo are registered trademarks of...the Wireless LAN PC Card .. 25 Starting Client Manager 26 To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 27 Uninstalling the software and driver ... 28 Uninstalling the software 28 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 30 Software setup Setting up the connection environment .. 34 Windows Me or Windows 2000 .... 34 Windows XP ...
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Communication through Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) Direct communication between computers (Peer-to-Peer Mode) z Tip For details about peer-to-peer connections with Windows XP, see Windows XP Help. 6
Communication through Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) Direct communication between computers (Peer-to-Peer Mode) z Tip For details about peer-to-peer connections with Windows XP, see Windows XP Help. 6
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... required for operation of the computer and to change network settings of the Wireless LAN PC Card. 7 PCWA-C150S Wireless LAN PC Card Driver This is utility software for using an icon in the system tray (notification area in this manual. In operating systems other than Windows XP, the Client Manager allows you to switch networks. Usually, the software operates in...
... required for operation of the computer and to change network settings of the Wireless LAN PC Card. 7 PCWA-C150S Wireless LAN PC Card Driver This is utility software for using an icon in the system tray (notification area in this manual. In operating systems other than Windows XP, the Client Manager allows you to switch networks. Usually, the software operates in...
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...XP Professional Edition Note Correct operation in an OS upgrade environment is required for Sony VAIO® series computers. System requirements s Computer Hardware Requirements CPU: MMX® Pentium® 233 MHz and above requirements is not assured. • For Internet access via the wireless LAN, an IEEE 802.11b compliant 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN... Access Point (available separately) is required. • An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is not assured, except for factory provided Windows XP upgrade packages for...
...XP Professional Edition Note Correct operation in an OS upgrade environment is required for Sony VAIO® series computers. System requirements s Computer Hardware Requirements CPU: MMX® Pentium® 233 MHz and above requirements is not assured. • For Internet access via the wireless LAN, an IEEE 802.11b compliant 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN... Access Point (available separately) is required. • An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is not assured, except for factory provided Windows XP upgrade packages for...
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...Checking the communication status" on using the Client Manager, refer to "Help", and click "Contents". This manual explains the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card and the installation and setup of the icon changes according to the keyword appear. 9 z Tip The appearance of the supplied Client Manager ...software. Topics related to the wireless signal strength. Opening the Help files To use the Client Manager Help, proceed as explained in Windows XP). Searching using a Keyword 1 Select the "Index" tab from the contents From the ...
...Checking the communication status" on using the Client Manager, refer to "Help", and click "Contents". This manual explains the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card and the installation and setup of the icon changes according to the keyword appear. 9 z Tip The appearance of the supplied Client Manager ...software. Topics related to the wireless signal strength. Opening the Help files To use the Client Manager Help, proceed as explained in Windows XP). Searching using a Keyword 1 Select the "Index" tab from the contents From the ...
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... • If your hard disk as just "Setup". The License Agreement dialog box appears. 3 Read the agreement and click "Yes" to Windows XP with a user account not defined as "computer administrator", you will be displayed as described on the hard disk. If several files with the same ...on page 13: Click "Setup.exe" in the folder, double-click the one with administrator privileges can use an external CDROM drive while the Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted: Click on "Setup.exe" on to accept. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears. 11 In this situation, enter the required...
... • If your hard disk as just "Setup". The License Agreement dialog box appears. 3 Read the agreement and click "Yes" to Windows XP with a user account not defined as "computer administrator", you will be displayed as described on the hard disk. If several files with the same ...on page 13: Click "Setup.exe" in the folder, double-click the one with administrator privileges can use an external CDROM drive while the Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted: Click on "Setup.exe" on to accept. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears. 11 In this situation, enter the required...
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... administrator privileges when you attempt to the bottom slot. 2 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. In this location in the search", and click "Browse". 17 z Tip See "Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card" on to Windows XP with administrator privileges can install drivers. Getting started Windows XP Note In Windows XP, only users with a user account not defined as "computer administrator...
... administrator privileges when you attempt to the bottom slot. 2 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. In this location in the search", and click "Browse". 17 z Tip See "Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card" on to Windows XP with administrator privileges can install drivers. Getting started Windows XP Note In Windows XP, only users with a user account not defined as "computer administrator...
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Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". Getting started Windows XP: 1 From the "start" menu, click "Control Panel". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The System Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 23
Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". Getting started Windows XP: 1 From the "start" menu, click "Control Panel". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The System Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 23
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... Windows starts up your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while the Wireless LAN PC Card is in use. • If the Wireless LAN PC Card is removed during System Suspend mode, System Hibernation mode, or while the computer is also included in Windows XP), "Wireless LAN", "PCWA-C150S", and then click "Client Manager". Notes...
... Windows starts up your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while the Wireless LAN PC Card is in use. • If the Wireless LAN PC Card is removed during System Suspend mode, System Hibernation mode, or while the computer is also included in Windows XP), "Wireless LAN", "PCWA-C150S", and then click "Client Manager". Notes...
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The Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears. 3 From the "Currently installed programs" list, select "Sony Wireless LAN Client Manager", and click Change/Remove. Control Panel is selected). Control Panel appears. 2 Click "Add or Remove Programs... defined as "computer administrator", you will be asked to close Control Panel. Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, perform the following steps. If you have logged on to Windows XP with administrator privileges can uninstall software. In such a case, enter the required information before...
The Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears. 3 From the "Currently installed programs" list, select "Sony Wireless LAN Client Manager", and click Change/Remove. Control Panel is selected). Control Panel appears. 2 Click "Add or Remove Programs... defined as "computer administrator", you will be asked to close Control Panel. Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, perform the following steps. If you have logged on to Windows XP with administrator privileges can uninstall software. In such a case, enter the required information before...
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...z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, select "Switch to the System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". You are returned to the Control Panel. 10 ...Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". Getting started Windows XP: Note Log on to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges. 1 From the "Start" menu, click "Control Panel". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card".
...z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, select "Switch to the System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". You are returned to the Control Panel. 10 ...Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". Getting started Windows XP: Note Log on to Windows XP using an account with computer administrator privileges. 1 From the "Start" menu, click "Control Panel". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card".
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... an Access Point. Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the drop-down list, and click "Renew". 4. From the "Start menu", click "Run". 2. Windows XP Establishing communication with the Access ...XP Help. For information on Desktop. 2. Type "winipcfg" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". Before configuring the settings, the following tasks must be completed: • The Wireless LAN PC Card must be inserted into the computer. • The Access Point and the computer with your Wireless LAN PC Card. (With Windows 2000 this procedure is established with the Wireless LAN PC Card...
... an Access Point. Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the drop-down list, and click "Renew". 4. From the "Start menu", click "Run". 2. Windows XP Establishing communication with the Access ...XP Help. For information on Desktop. 2. Type "winipcfg" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". Before configuring the settings, the following tasks must be completed: • The Wireless LAN PC Card must be inserted into the computer. • The Access Point and the computer with your Wireless LAN PC Card. (With Windows 2000 this procedure is established with the Wireless LAN PC Card...
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... Security function serves to prevent unauthorized access to your network. For details about changing the settings of the Access Point, change the settings for the Wireless LAN PC Card accordingly. 4 Click "Connect". Notes • Input is strongly recommended that you enable Data security after having checked that communication can be established. The computer ... z Tip For details on making the connection, see the documentation of the Access Point. • After changing the settings of the Access Point, see Windows XP Help. 46 It is case sensitive. Be sure to the Access Point.
... Security function serves to prevent unauthorized access to your network. For details about changing the settings of the Access Point, change the settings for the Wireless LAN PC Card accordingly. 4 Click "Connect". Notes • Input is strongly recommended that you enable Data security after having checked that communication can be established. The computer ... z Tip For details on making the connection, see the documentation of the Access Point. • After changing the settings of the Access Point, see Windows XP Help. 46 It is case sensitive. Be sure to the Access Point.
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Client Manager icon Meaning of icon appearance (Green) = Excellent (Green) = Good (Yellow) = Fair (Yellow) = Weak signal (Red) = Out of range (No color) = Operating in Peer-to-Peer Mode (Signal strength is shown by the Client Manager icon in the system tray (notification area in Peer-to-Peer Mode.) 47 Software setup Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is not indicated in Windows XP).
Client Manager icon Meaning of icon appearance (Green) = Excellent (Green) = Good (Yellow) = Fair (Yellow) = Weak signal (Red) = Out of range (No color) = Operating in Peer-to-Peer Mode (Signal strength is shown by the Client Manager icon in the system tray (notification area in Peer-to-Peer Mode.) 47 Software setup Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is not indicated in Windows XP).
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...Advanced menu Card Diagnostics Performs a test of the connected network. Link Test Tests the communication status of the software and hardware. Close Window Closes the Client Manager window. The selected profile is not available. In Windows XP, the connection function built into Windows XP is ...used , and this capability, the function is not available. Client Manager menus File menu Enable Radio/Disable Radio Enables or disables wireless communication. Site Monitor Displays a site ...
...Advanced menu Card Diagnostics Performs a test of the connected network. Link Test Tests the communication status of the software and hardware. Close Window Closes the Client Manager window. The selected profile is not available. In Windows XP, the connection function built into Windows XP is ...used , and this capability, the function is not available. Client Manager menus File menu Enable Radio/Disable Radio Enables or disables wireless communication. Site Monitor Displays a site ...
Quick Start Guide
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... the computer. Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is the one PC card slot, and your computer and how to ins fficient depth or irregular shape above the PC card slot. Take the card out and try reinserting it , copy the "Wireless LAN" folder from a list or specific location (Advanced)", and click "Next". PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002...
... the computer. Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is the one PC card slot, and your computer and how to ins fficient depth or irregular shape above the PC card slot. Take the card out and try reinserting it , copy the "Wireless LAN" folder from a list or specific location (Advanced)", and click "Next". PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002...
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...Run". 2. Windows XP Establishing communication with the Access Point This section describes how to configure settings for communication with an Access Point. Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card, perform the following tasks must be completed: • The Wireless LAN PC Card must be located ... field (letters, numbers, and symbols are allowed). Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the "Channel Number" drop-down list, and click "Renew". 4. For details about these settings, consult your Wireless LAN PC Card. 1. The Set Security window shown below to renew the IP...
...Run". 2. Windows XP Establishing communication with the Access Point This section describes how to configure settings for communication with an Access Point. Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card, perform the following tasks must be completed: • The Wireless LAN PC Card must be located ... field (letters, numbers, and symbols are allowed). Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the "Channel Number" drop-down list, and click "Renew". 4. For details about these settings, consult your Wireless LAN PC Card. 1. The Set Security window shown below to renew the IP...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...-peer connection has been successfully established? In Peer-to the Quick Start Guide or Operating Instractions (PDF file).) ❑ Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1 From the "Start" menu, click "Run". 2 Type "cmd" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". 3 Type "ipconfig /.... You may have typed the WEP key incorrectly. 4-665-919-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check the "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" IP address. You may have typed the WEP key incorrectly. PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Peer-to -Peer mode, the signal strength is...
...-peer connection has been successfully established? In Peer-to the Quick Start Guide or Operating Instractions (PDF file).) ❑ Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1 From the "Start" menu, click "Run". 2 Type "cmd" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". 3 Type "ipconfig /.... You may have typed the WEP key incorrectly. 4-665-919-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check the "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" IP address. You may have typed the WEP key incorrectly. PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Peer-to -Peer mode, the signal strength is...
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...to the Internet, as Windows XP. s Why does communication fail even when my computer is within 30m (100 feet) of the Access Point, in the Access Point's operating instructions. ❑ The Wireless LAN PC card is enabled for the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card. Does this case, the ...the computer to Internet access. ❑ The Access Point is enabled, right-click the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card icon, and select "Remove from my computer running Windows XP. The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card icon might appear as outlined in the Quick Start Guide. 2 After you would like ...
...to the Internet, as Windows XP. s Why does communication fail even when my computer is within 30m (100 feet) of the Access Point, in the Access Point's operating instructions. ❑ The Wireless LAN PC card is enabled for the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card. Does this case, the ...the computer to Internet access. ❑ The Access Point is enabled, right-click the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card icon, and select "Remove from my computer running Windows XP. The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card icon might appear as outlined in the Quick Start Guide. 2 After you would like ...