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...8226; This product is encouraged to try to operate this product on the back of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C300S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this product. Doing so may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy ...of the Wireless LAN PC Card is minimized. Declaration of the unit. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to malfunction. • If using the product near a pacemaker, make sure it is connected. 2 - Record the serial number in a residential installation. PCWA-C300S Serial ...
...8226; This product is encouraged to try to operate this product on the back of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C300S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this product. Doing so may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy ...of the Wireless LAN PC Card is minimized. Declaration of the unit. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to malfunction. • If using the product near a pacemaker, make sure it is connected. 2 - Record the serial number in a residential installation. PCWA-C300S Serial ...
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Notes • The user interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • This manual is referred to as Windows 2000. •...and removing the supplied software ....... 31 Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually 31 Installing the Wireless Panel manually 39 Connecting to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/ 2000 operating system 41 Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation 42 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 50 Uninstalling the Wireless Panel ... 53 Precautions 56 Specifications 57 Getting ...
Notes • The user interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • This manual is referred to as Windows 2000. •...and removing the supplied software ....... 31 Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually 31 Installing the Wireless Panel manually 39 Connecting to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/ 2000 operating system 41 Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation 42 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 50 Uninstalling the Wireless Panel ... 53 Precautions 56 Specifications 57 Getting ...
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... (Infrastructure) Network connection mode and Peer to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. Overview Capabilities The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is necessary. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to Peer (Ad-Hoc) Network connection mode. z Hints • The network mode can easily be...
... (Infrastructure) Network connection mode and Peer to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. Overview Capabilities The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is necessary. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to Peer (Ad-Hoc) Network connection mode. z Hints • The network mode can easily be...
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Equipping multiple computers with the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300. Accessing the Internet from various points within your home (Access Point Network connection mode) With a separately available Access Point ...modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you to access the Internet through this wireless connection. 7 Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards establish communications with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you can easily build a wireless network. z Hint The illustration above gives an example of a system configuration using the Access Point ...
Equipping multiple computers with the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300. Accessing the Internet from various points within your home (Access Point Network connection mode) With a separately available Access Point ...modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you to access the Internet through this wireless connection. 7 Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards establish communications with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you can easily build a wireless network. z Hint The illustration above gives an example of a system configuration using the Access Point ...
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This allows file sharing in locations where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present. System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met: ❑ Windows®-compatible PC: - 128 MB RAM or more - Card Bus compliant PC Card slot - CD-ROM drive (for software installation) ❑ Operating system: - Microsoft® ...® XP Home Edition - 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 where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present. System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met: ❑ Windows®-compatible PC: - 128 MB RAM or more - Card Bus compliant PC Card slot - CD-ROM drive (for software installation) ❑ Operating system: - Microsoft® ...® XP Home Edition - 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.
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... in length, you cannot fully insert the wireless LAN PC card into the slot. The PCWA-C300S cannot be inserted. The PC card slot is longer than 3.3 in. (85...PCWA-C300S cannot be inserted. Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport 9 If obstructions 0.6 in. (15 mm) in length or more than 3.3 in . (9 mm). Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S 2 If the PC card slot of the PCWA-C300S, it may not be possible to insert it when you insert the PCWA-C300S into the PC card slot, you cannot fully insert the PCWA-C300S...
... in length, you cannot fully insert the wireless LAN PC card into the slot. The PCWA-C300S cannot be inserted. The PC card slot is longer than 3.3 in. (85...PCWA-C300S cannot be inserted. Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport 9 If obstructions 0.6 in. (15 mm) in length or more than 3.3 in . (9 mm). Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S 2 If the PC card slot of the PCWA-C300S, it may not be possible to insert it when you insert the PCWA-C300S into the PC card slot, you cannot fully insert the PCWA-C300S...
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... On the main menu of the card. ❑Quick Start Guide This document explains how to install software required to use the software. Refer to it for instructions on how to frequently asked questions and common problems. ❑Wireless Panel Online Help This is the... 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 Easy Installation Wizard, click "Documents". 10 The document also contains answers to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S.
... On the main menu of the card. ❑Quick Start Guide This document explains how to install software required to use the software. Refer to it for instructions on how to frequently asked questions and common problems. ❑Wireless Panel Online Help This is the... 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 Easy Installation Wizard, click "Documents". 10 The document also contains answers to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S.
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... networks. 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...
... networks. 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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...on with an easy-to your Access Point user's guide. Before you must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your CD-ROM drive is ready for use. • When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in "Administrators". You must install the Access Point and make the necessary settings before installing ... Network Connection mode, you start, verify the following. • The wizard located on with a user account with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Getting started Installing the supplied software This section explains how to use wizard. Make sure that your computer before proceeding.
...on with an easy-to your Access Point user's guide. Before you must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your CD-ROM drive is ready for use. • When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in "Administrators". You must install the Access Point and make the necessary settings before installing ... Network Connection mode, you start, verify the following. • The wizard located on with a user account with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Getting started Installing the supplied software This section explains how to use wizard. Make sure that your computer before proceeding.
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The Easy Installation Wizard starts automatically. Depending on the settings of CD-ROM drive. 15 Getting started 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, turn on the Access Point. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, double-click "Setup.exe" ( ) ...
The Easy Installation Wizard starts automatically. Depending on the settings of CD-ROM drive. 15 Getting started 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, turn on the Access Point. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, double-click "Setup.exe" ( ) ...
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Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to your hard disk. 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". When the copy is complete, click "Main Menu". The Main Menu of the CD-ROM to install the device driver. 16
Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to your hard disk. 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". When the copy is complete, click "Main Menu". The Main Menu of the CD-ROM to install the device driver. 16
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... not need to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. When you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. When installation is firmly seated. See section "If your computer, you may not be able to turn off your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. Getting started 6 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in . Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the bottom slot, the...
... not need to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. When you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. When installation is firmly seated. See section "If your computer, you may not be able to turn off your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. Getting started 6 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in . Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the bottom slot, the...
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z Hint You can change the connection settings and network connection mode from Wireless Panel. Getting started Wait until the Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Wireless Panel Help. 23 For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Access Point. This completes the Access Point connection settings procedure. When the Wireless LAN PC Card establishes the connection with the Access Point, the following screen appears.
z Hint You can change the connection settings and network connection mode from Wireless Panel. Getting started Wait until the Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Wireless Panel Help. 23 For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Access Point. This completes the Access Point connection settings procedure. When the Wireless LAN PC Card establishes the connection with the Access Point, the following screen appears.
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... to establish a connection with the Access Point. The "Network Connections" window appears. 2 Right-click "Wireless Network Connection *" ("*" is selected. Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following steps to confirm that the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" check box is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and click...
... to establish a connection with the Access Point. The "Network Connections" window appears. 2 Right-click "Wireless Network Connection *" ("*" is selected. Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following steps to confirm that the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" check box is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and click...
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...Maximum number of characters 5 or 13 characters 10 or 26 characters 25 When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown for the "Wireless Network Connection *" icon in the "Network Connections" window. Permissible characters and their maximum ...the manuals of the Access Point. z Hint The "Available Wireless Networks" list shows the names of Access Points within communication range of the card. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to a wireless network, an "x" is shown on the ID label of...
...Maximum number of characters 5 or 13 characters 10 or 26 characters 25 When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown for the "Wireless Network Connection *" icon in the "Network Connections" window. Permissible characters and their maximum ...the manuals of the Access Point. z Hint The "Available Wireless Networks" list shows the names of Access Points within communication range of the card. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to a wireless network, an "x" is shown on the ID label of...
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... the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 50.) z Hint If you are using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other . 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...
... the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 50.) z Hint If you are using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other . 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...
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.... For details, refer 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 not inserted or not recognized correctly) Peer to Peer (Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode) Checking network information To obtain information...
.... For details, refer 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 not inserted or not recognized correctly) Peer to Peer (Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode) Checking network information To obtain information...
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.... 31 See the section specific to the hard disk of the computer. 5 Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. The following explanation assumes that a folder called "temp" was copied 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... and it is currently used, copy the "Driver" folder from the supplied CD-ROM to your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. The actual procedure differs slightly, depending on with a user account listed in "Administrators". You cannot install the software or ...
.... 31 See the section specific to the hard disk of the computer. 5 Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. The following explanation assumes that a folder called "temp" was copied 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... and it is currently used, copy the "Driver" folder from the supplied CD-ROM to your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. The actual procedure differs slightly, depending on with a user account listed in "Administrators". You cannot install the software or ...
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... installation • Install the Access Point and connect it to the hard disk of your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. 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...
... installation • Install the Access Point and connect it to the hard disk of your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. 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...
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... box, enter the encryption key in the "Key" box, and then confirm it by entering it again in the "Confirm key" box. 4 Click "Connect". The Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/2000 operating system) 1 Double-click on your Windows operating system taskbar. The...
... box, enter the encryption key in the "Key" box, and then confirm it by entering it again in the "Confirm key" box. 4 Click "Connect". The Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/2000 operating system) 1 Double-click on your Windows operating system taskbar. The...