Access Point Help File
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... 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. From the Start menu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are version of the Access Point Setup Utility. The firmw are Upgrade, then Manual. Checking the Access Point firmware version...
... 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. From the Start menu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are version of the Access Point Setup Utility. The firmw are Upgrade, then Manual. Checking the Access Point firmware version...
Access Point Help File
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Es tablish a connection to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions manual for details. 3. Refer to the Acce s s Point us ing the Wire le s s Pale tte . Follow the task sequence below to s pe cify m ode -de pe nde nt param e te rs . [Ke yw ord] Configuring the Wire le s s LAN Access Point Configuring the Access Point Page 9 Proce e d to Se...
Es tablish a connection to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions manual for details. 3. Refer to the Acce s s Point us ing the Wire le s s Pale tte . Follow the task sequence below to s pe cify m ode -de pe nde nt param e te rs . [Ke yw ord] Configuring the Wire le s s LAN Access Point Configuring the Access Point Page 9 Proce e d to Se...
Access Point Help File
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... to confirm the mode you have made is registered in the Access Point. See Loading the Access Point configuration. 2. Click UPLOAD. This dialog box is not used, then fill in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of LAN Connection Mode dialog box. Click the IP Se tup tab. ...manual that comes w ith your ISDN router is not DHCP-compliant or the DHCP is for assigning information such as the IP address of common parameters" dialog box. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. Hints The Access Point acts as a bridge w hen LAN...
... to confirm the mode you have made is registered in the Access Point. See Loading the Access Point configuration. 2. Click UPLOAD. This dialog box is not used, then fill in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of LAN Connection Mode dialog box. Click the IP Se tup tab. ...manual that comes w ith your ISDN router is not DHCP-compliant or the DHCP is for assigning information such as the IP address of common parameters" dialog box. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. Hints The Access Point acts as a bridge w hen LAN...
Access Point Help File
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... an appropriate setting. This is selected, connection to make the settings for a short period of tim e after manually disconnecting it cannot acquire the IP address. You can also use the Access Point Setup Utility to the Internet occurs w ithout w arning. Se le ct Ne ve r dial a conne ction... the Wireless LAN PC Card try to your mail, depending on the To Disconnect button. The Preferences dialog box closes. 6. Check your settings, and refer to read the IP address again w hen the IP address lease time has ended. You need to the Phone m ode. The Access Point w ...
... an appropriate setting. This is selected, connection to make the settings for a short period of tim e after manually disconnecting it cannot acquire the IP address. You can also use the Access Point Setup Utility to the Internet occurs w ithout w arning. Se le ct Ne ve r dial a conne ction... the Wireless LAN PC Card try to your mail, depending on the To Disconnect button. The Preferences dialog box closes. 6. Check your settings, and refer to read the IP address again w hen the IP address lease time has ended. You need to the Phone m ode. The Access Point w ...
Access Point Help File
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... to request a change of the MAC address to your cable television company for a few seconds. It rejects requests for connections to the cable modem operations manual or contact your cable provider. Either refer to the Internet from the cable modem the MAC address that MAC address. In this is the case...
... to request a change of the MAC address to your cable television company for a few seconds. It rejects requests for connections to the cable modem operations manual or contact your cable provider. Either refer to the Internet from the cable modem the MAC address that MAC address. In this is the case...
Access Point Help File
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... can perform that only from the Start menu and see the Upgrade Manual. Doe s this case, it is mounted w ith a Wireless LAN PC Card. So, instead, it is no problem. Check the status of the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point, you can use it be used near a microw ave oven, the baud rate w ill decrease w hen the...
... can perform that only from the Start menu and see the Upgrade Manual. Doe s this case, it is mounted w ith a Wireless LAN PC Card. So, instead, it is no problem. Check the status of the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point, you can use it be used near a microw ave oven, the baud rate w ill decrease w hen the...
Access Point Help File
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...Manual settings are for other and to 10.0.1.17 (for you cannot control from the Internet side is 10.0.1.2 to share files and printers betw een these tw o netw orks. V.90 m odem - It functions as a NAT router. Wireless: The Access Point functions as a bridge betw een the Ethernet side netw ork and the Wireless... side netw ork. The reason is 10.0.1.1. This function is to the same Wireless LAN Access Point. To prevent accidents, do...
...Manual settings are for other and to 10.0.1.17 (for you cannot control from the Internet side is 10.0.1.2 to share files and printers betw een these tw o netw orks. V.90 m odem - It functions as a NAT router. Wireless: The Access Point functions as a bridge betw een the Ethernet side netw ork and the Wireless... side netw ork. The reason is 10.0.1.1. This function is to the same Wireless LAN Access Point. To prevent accidents, do...
Access Point Help File
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... interface), the IP address can be allocated according to an existing LAN, such as the DHCP server on the Ethernet side You can be changed using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Wireless: DHCP Server The Access Point acts as in your cable modem User's Manual. These can check using a network-based game Currently, w e have not...
... interface), the IP address can be allocated according to an existing LAN, such as the DHCP server on the Ethernet side You can be changed using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Wireless: DHCP Server The Access Point acts as in your cable modem User's Manual. These can check using a network-based game Currently, w e have not...
Access Point Help File
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... to the ISDN Router User's Manual. Whe n conne cting to LAN on w hich the DHCP s e rve r is not running When connecting the Access Point to a LAN on the Ethernet side and Wireless netw ork side. Functions of the LAN mode This is the most convenient mode for connecting the Access Point to an existing LAN such as in your ISDN...
... to the ISDN Router User's Manual. Whe n conne cting to LAN on w hich the DHCP s e rve r is not running When connecting the Access Point to a LAN on the Ethernet side and Wireless netw ork side. Functions of the LAN mode This is the most convenient mode for connecting the Access Point to an existing LAN such as in your ISDN...
Primary User Manual
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...measures: - Safety Information WARNING • Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could void your Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to rain or moisture. • Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.... report a gas leak while in this equipment. Declaration of the Wireless LAN PC Card* is minimized. * The Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/ A200 contains a Wireless LAN Card. (FCC ID of the product. If this equipment does ... used in this manual could void your authority to operate this manual could lead to damages that to Radio Frequency Radiation.
...measures: - Safety Information WARNING • Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could void your Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to rain or moisture. • Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.... report a gas leak while in this equipment. Declaration of the Wireless LAN PC Card* is minimized. * The Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/ A200 contains a Wireless LAN Card. (FCC ID of the product. If this equipment does ... used in this manual could void your authority to operate this manual could lead to damages that to Radio Frequency Radiation.
Primary User Manual
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...do with your Wireless LAN Access Point .. 6 System requirements 9 About supplied manuals ........ 10 Getting started Unpacking 11 Parts and indicators 12 Connections 13 Connecting the Access Point to the Internet 13 Connecting the Access Point to as Windows 2000. • In this manual, Microsoft®... Factory default configuration of the Access Point 21 Additional information Precautions 24 Specifications 25 Getting Help 26 Glossary 27 Troubleshooting 28 Limited Warranty Statement .......... 29 5 MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO...
...do with your Wireless LAN Access Point .. 6 System requirements 9 About supplied manuals ........ 10 Getting started Unpacking 11 Parts and indicators 12 Connections 13 Connecting the Access Point to the Internet 13 Connecting the Access Point to as Windows 2000. • In this manual, Microsoft®... Factory default configuration of the Access Point 21 Additional information Precautions 24 Specifications 25 Getting Help 26 Glossary 27 Troubleshooting 28 Limited Warranty Statement .......... 29 5 MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO...
Primary User Manual
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...) Explains how to make advanced settings on the Access Point. • Upgrade Manual Online help that explains procedures for updating the Access Point's firmware, the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver, and the Basic/Custom Access Point Setup Utility. About supplied manuals Please read the Operating Instructions and Help information for the Access Point (PCWA-A100/A200) and Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWAC100) in details the usage...
...) Explains how to make advanced settings on the Access Point. • Upgrade Manual Online help that explains procedures for updating the Access Point's firmware, the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver, and the Basic/Custom Access Point Setup Utility. About supplied manuals Please read the Operating Instructions and Help information for the Access Point (PCWA-A100/A200) and Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWAC100) in details the usage...
Primary User Manual
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Getting started Unpacking Your Access Point comes with the following items. • Wireless LAN Access Point • Unit stand • AC power adapter • Telephone cable (PCWA-A100 only) • Telephone jack splitter (PCWA-A100 only) • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (This manual) • Other printed materials 11
Getting started Unpacking Your Access Point comes with the following items. • Wireless LAN Access Point • Unit stand • AC power adapter • Telephone cable (PCWA-A100 only) • Telephone jack splitter (PCWA-A100 only) • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (This manual) • Other printed materials 11
Primary User Manual
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... manual supplied with your ISDN router. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is required between the computer(s) and router. 1 Connect the ISDN router and the Access Point with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection is recommended. • Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point...). Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand. 15 To connect the Access Point to the ISDN router Connecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing a Wireless LAN PC Card with an Ethernet cable.
... manual supplied with your ISDN router. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is required between the computer(s) and router. 1 Connect the ISDN router and the Access Point with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection is recommended. • Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point...). Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand. 15 To connect the Access Point to the ISDN router Connecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing a Wireless LAN PC Card with an Ethernet cable.
Primary User Manual
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.... 16 Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to a cable modem provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. 1 Connect the cable modem and the Access Point with your device. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended. • Use a flexible Ethernet... cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. To the cable modem LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T Cable modem Ethernet cable (not supplied) To 10BASE-T connector 2 ...
.... 16 Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to a cable modem provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. 1 Connect the cable modem and the Access Point with your device. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended. • Use a flexible Ethernet... cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. To the cable modem LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T Cable modem Ethernet cable (not supplied) To 10BASE-T connector 2 ...
Primary User Manual
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... the Access Point to a DSL modem provides Internet access to computers that are using a Wireless LAN PC Card. 1 Connect the DSL modem and the Access Point with your device. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended. • Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to the manual supplied...
... the Access Point to a DSL modem provides Internet access to computers that are using a Wireless LAN PC Card. 1 Connect the DSL modem and the Access Point with your device. • A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended. • Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to the manual supplied...
Primary User Manual
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...manual provides instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Version in the wireless LAN: 10.0.1.1 Wireless settings Network Name (SSID): Access Point ID Encryption Key: the last five digits of Access Point ID The Access Point serves as a DHCP client.) IP address in the pop-up the Access Point. The number of the Access Point The Access Point... is included on the LAN. For further instructions, refer to insert the PC card into the computer, install and set up After you connect and install your Access Point, see the manual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions...
...manual provides instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Version in the wireless LAN: 10.0.1.1 Wireless settings Network Name (SSID): Access Point ID Encryption Key: the last five digits of Access Point ID The Access Point serves as a DHCP client.) IP address in the pop-up the Access Point. The number of the Access Point The Access Point... is included on the LAN. For further instructions, refer to insert the PC card into the computer, install and set up After you connect and install your Access Point, see the manual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions...
Primary User Manual
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.... 330 feet) of the following difficulties while using the Access Point, this manual. (See page 14, 15, 16, 17.) The indicators do not come on page 22. 28 cWith the Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100) correctly installed in this troubleshooting guide may help you forget the Access Point settings" on . c Cables are too far apart from each...
.... 330 feet) of the following difficulties while using the Access Point, this manual. (See page 14, 15, 16, 17.) The indicators do not come on page 22. 28 cWith the Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100) correctly installed in this troubleshooting guide may help you forget the Access Point settings" on . c Cables are too far apart from each...
Wireless Palette Help File
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..., use the Basic Access Point Setup Utility, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each other (within approximately 50 m (165 feet)). For how to use one of the Access Point Setup Utilities to change the Access Point configuration on one to another in your needs. 1. Double-click the Wireless Palette icon on the wireless LAN. The registration data...
..., use the Basic Access Point Setup Utility, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each other (within approximately 50 m (165 feet)). For how to use one of the Access Point Setup Utilities to change the Access Point configuration on one to another in your needs. 1. Double-click the Wireless Palette icon on the wireless LAN. The registration data...
Wireless Palette Help File
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... dial-up status indicator ( etc.) to the Internet. Click Disconnect to the Access Point when an e-mail or browser application is established. To establish the dial-up ) 1. The Wireless Palette appears. 2. See the description on the task tray. Page 11 Manually connecting/disconnecting the dial-up connection If the telephone line is closed. To...
... dial-up status indicator ( etc.) to the Internet. Click Disconnect to the Access Point when an e-mail or browser application is established. To establish the dial-up ) 1. The Wireless Palette appears. 2. See the description on the task tray. Page 11 Manually connecting/disconnecting the dial-up connection If the telephone line is closed. To...