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... such a manner that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Exposure to Part 15 of the Wireless LAN PC Card is encouraged to try to damages that any interference received, including interference that to malfunction. If this equipment does cause harmful ... Record The model and serial numbers are not covered by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C300S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. PCWA-C300S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could damage the product and...
... such a manner that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC300S Exposure to Part 15 of the Wireless LAN PC Card is encouraged to try to damages that any interference received, including interference that to malfunction. If this equipment does cause harmful ... Record The model and serial numbers are not covered by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C300S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. PCWA-C300S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could damage the product and...
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... interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • This manual is referred to as Windows 2000. • In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is written based on the assumption that come with your computer has two PC Card slots 28 Wireless LAN connection Checking...
... interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • This manual is referred to as Windows 2000. • In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is written based on the assumption that come with your computer has two PC Card slots 28 Wireless LAN connection Checking...
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Overview Capabilities The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is necessary. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between ... mode, an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant Wireless LAN Access Point* (available separately) is a PC Card type wireless network card. This greatly facilitates use the card in various environments and for multiple networks. z Hints • The network mode can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing...
Overview Capabilities The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is necessary. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between ... mode, an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant Wireless LAN Access Point* (available separately) is a PC Card type wireless network card. This greatly facilitates use the card in various environments and for multiple networks. z Hints • The network mode can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing...
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... of a system configuration using the Access Point Network connection mode. Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards establish communications with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to access the Internet through this wireless connection. 7 Equipping multiple computers with the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300. The Wireless Broadband Router is connected to the ADSL modem, therefore it is possible to exchange...
... of a system configuration using the Access Point Network connection mode. Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards establish communications with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to access the Internet through this wireless connection. 7 Equipping multiple computers with the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300. The Wireless Broadband Router is connected to the ADSL modem, therefore it is possible to exchange...
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System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met: ❑ Windows®-compatible PC: - 128 MB RAM or more - Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 ...drive (for software installation) ❑ Operating system: - Card Bus compliant PC Card slot - Direct communication between computers (Peer to Peer Network connection mode) The Peer to Peer Network connection mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows file sharing in locations ...
System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met: ❑ Windows®-compatible PC: - 128 MB RAM or more - Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 ...drive (for software installation) ❑ Operating system: - Card Bus compliant PC Card slot - Direct communication between computers (Peer to Peer Network connection mode) The Peer to Peer Network connection mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows file sharing in locations ...
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Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport 9 Precaution when using the PCWA-C300S Because of the particular shape of your computer is required for Internet access. The PC card slot is obstructed. The PCWA-C300S cannot be possible to insert it into all computers, even if satisfying the above system requirements. • Correct operation in an...
Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport 9 Precaution when using the PCWA-C300S Because of the particular shape of your computer is required for Internet access. The PC card slot is obstructed. The PCWA-C300S cannot be possible to insert it into all computers, even if satisfying the above system requirements. • Correct operation in an...
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... instructions on how to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S. Documentation and Help file This product comes with the following documentation and help files. ❑Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card. ❑Quick Start Guide This document...
... instructions on how to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S. Documentation and Help file This product comes with the following documentation and help files. ❑Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card. ❑Quick Start Guide This document...
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... status. Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items: • Wireless LAN PC Card • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Quick Start Guide • Operating Instructions • Warranty card Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. ❑Wireless LAN PC Card driver This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. ❑Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is also...
... status. Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items: • Wireless LAN PC Card • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Quick Start Guide • Operating Instructions • Warranty card Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. ❑Wireless LAN PC Card driver This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. ❑Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is also...
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...XP operating system, log on with a user account with the Wireless LAN PC Card. You must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your CD-ROM drive is ready for use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Wireless LAN PC Card device driver and Wireless Panel. For details about these procedures, refer to your Access ...Point user's guide. Getting started Installing the supplied software This section explains how to use . • When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, you start, verify the following. • The wizard located on the CD-ROM supplied with administrator...
...XP operating system, log on with a user account with the Wireless LAN PC Card. You must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your CD-ROM drive is ready for use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Wireless LAN PC Card device driver and Wireless Panel. For details about these procedures, refer to your Access ...Point user's guide. Getting started Installing the supplied software This section explains how to use . • When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, you start, verify the following. • The wizard located on the CD-ROM supplied with administrator...
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... Installation Wizard does not appear when you insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Getting started 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, turn on the CD-ROM.
... Installation Wizard does not appear when you insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Getting started 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, turn on the CD-ROM.
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If you are using an external CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions on the screen and copy the contents of the Easy Installation Wizard appears. 5 Click "Install Driver". Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to your hard disk. The Main Menu of the CD-ROM to install the device driver. 16 When the copy is complete, click "Main Menu". The following screen appears.
If you are using an external CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions on the screen and copy the contents of the Easy Installation Wizard appears. 5 Click "Install Driver". Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to your hard disk. The Main Menu of the CD-ROM to install the device driver. 16 When the copy is complete, click "Main Menu". The following screen appears.
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.... • Depending on the depth and configuration of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. Take the card out and try reinserting it. Getting started 6 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in arrow direction To PC Card slot Notes • If your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot...
.... • Depending on the depth and configuration of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. Take the card out and try reinserting it. Getting started 6 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in arrow direction To PC Card slot Notes • If your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot...
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... existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. The setting can then select a Network Name from the list. • When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point. For information on the ID label of the Access Point is shown on how... for the Access Point to which you also need to Peer Network connection mode. The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to identify wireless networks. When connecting to the manuals of any Access Points within range.
... existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. The setting can then select a Network Name from the list. • When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point. For information on the ID label of the Access Point is shown on how... for the Access Point to which you also need to Peer Network connection mode. The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to identify wireless networks. When connecting to the manuals of any Access Points within range.
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This completes the Access Point connection settings procedure. Getting started Wait until the Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Wireless Panel Help. 23 When the Wireless LAN PC Card establishes the connection with the Access Point, the following screen appears. For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Access Point. z Hint You can change the connection settings and network connection mode from Wireless Panel.
This completes the Access Point connection settings procedure. Getting started Wait until the Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Wireless Panel Help. 23 When the Wireless LAN PC Card establishes the connection with the Access Point, the following screen appears. For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Access Point. z Hint You can change the connection settings and network connection mode from Wireless Panel.
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...installing the necessary software, you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to configure my wireless network settings" check box is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and click "Properties" on the shortcut...Windows to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary settings. This option is selected. zHint If "Network Connections" is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 2 Right-click "Wireless Network Connection *" ("*" is selected. Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following...
...installing the necessary software, you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to configure my wireless network settings" check box is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and click "Properties" on the shortcut...Windows to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary settings. This option is selected. zHint If "Network Connections" is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 2 Right-click "Wireless Network Connection *" ("*" is selected. Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following...
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When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals ... 10 or 26 characters 25 Because the Network Name of the card. For details on the ID label of an Access Point may have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, see page 26. 3 From the "Available Wireless Networks" list in the "Connect to Wireless Network" dialog box, select the Access Point to which you...
When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals ... 10 or 26 characters 25 Because the Network Name of the card. For details on the ID label of an Access Point may have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, see page 26. 3 From the "Available Wireless Networks" list in the "Connect to Wireless Network" dialog box, select the Access Point to which you...
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... Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one above the other. To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Quit any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. z Hint You do not need to turn off your Windows operating system taskbar. 3 Click "Safely remove Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" or "Stop Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" on your computer when you insert or remove the Wireless LAN PC Card...
... Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one above the other. To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Quit any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. z Hint You do not need to turn off your Windows operating system taskbar. 3 Click "Safely remove Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" or "Stop Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter" on your computer when you insert or remove the Wireless LAN PC Card...
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... to which you are connected, proceed as follows. Signal level indicator Meaning of indicator appearance Excellent Good Poor Out of range Card not inserted (Wireless LAN PC Card is shown. Wireless LAN connection Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is shown by the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar.
... to which you are connected, proceed as follows. Signal level indicator Meaning of indicator appearance Excellent Good Poor Out of range Card not inserted (Wireless LAN PC Card is shown. Wireless LAN connection Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is shown by the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar.
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... was created on drive C and that the data was copied to your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. Additional information Manually installing, verifying, and removing the supplied software Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually Notes • To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows XP ... the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. See the section specific to this folder. 4 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2 In the Easy Installation Wizard dialog box, click "Exit". 3 If your computer...
... was created on drive C and that the data was copied to your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. Additional information Manually installing, verifying, and removing the supplied software Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually Notes • To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows XP ... the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. See the section specific to this folder. 4 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2 In the Easy Installation Wizard dialog box, click "Exit". 3 If your computer...
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...was created on with a user account with a user account listed in "Administrators". Installing the Wireless Panel manually Note When using the Access Point Network connection mode. • Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. (See page 31) • Exit all other Windows operating system programs. 1 Insert... the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer has only one PC card slot and it is currently used, copy...
...was created on with a user account with a user account listed in "Administrators". Installing the Wireless Panel manually Note When using the Access Point Network connection mode. • Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. (See page 31) • Exit all other Windows operating system programs. 1 Insert... the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer has only one PC card slot and it is currently used, copy...