Access Point Help File
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... files between computers that connects up to 49 computers (a maximum 16 is recommended) by connecting the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 (called peer-to-peer connection.) Note For best results in which the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 is called the Access Point below) a computer in viewing this help file, use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later. Some graphics...
... files between computers that connects up to 49 computers (a maximum 16 is recommended) by connecting the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100 (called peer-to-peer connection.) Note For best results in which the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 is called the Access Point below) a computer in viewing this help file, use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later. Some graphics...
Access Point Help File
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... the softw are . Roles of communications betw een the computer mounted w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Access Point. If there are to set the Access Point to connect to user rights. Wireless Palette This is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are described below . Page 3 The basic settings for connection are completed...
... the softw are . Roles of communications betw een the computer mounted w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Access Point. If there are to set the Access Point to connect to user rights. Wireless Palette This is incompatible, update the Wireless LAN Utilities, or update the Access Point firmw are described below . Page 3 The basic settings for connection are completed...
Access Point Help File
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... to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. Page 4 Register the Access Point to the Wireless LAN. Make the settings for each computer connected to the Wireless Palette for the Access Point using an Ethernet interface other than the Wireless LAN PC Card. Refer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions for the Access Point if you...
... to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. Page 4 Register the Access Point to the Wireless LAN. Make the settings for each computer connected to the Wireless Palette for the Access Point using an Ethernet interface other than the Wireless LAN PC Card. Refer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions for the Access Point if you...
Access Point Help File
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... abnorm al ope ration. 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. From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility or Basic Access Point Setup Utility. Check the version that...
... abnorm al ope ration. 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. From the Start m enu, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, then Custom Access Point Setup Utility or Basic Access Point Setup Utility. Check the version that...
Access Point Help File
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... of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *1 Users (Restricted users) Installation of driver: No Installation 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 setting is changed with the Access Point Setup Utility, that can...
... of driver: Yes Installation of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes Execution of Wireless LAN Utilities: Yes w ith restrictions *1 Users (Restricted users) Installation of driver: No Installation 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 setting is changed with the Access Point Setup Utility, that can...
Access Point Help File
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...m on param e te rs to configure the Access Point using the Custom Setup Utility. 1. Follow the task sequence below to s pe cify com m on param e te rs . 3. Connect the Access Point to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. 3. Refer to a ...pow er source. Proceed to Loading the Access Point configuration to the Acce s s Point us ing the Wire le s s Pale tte . Configuring the Access Point Note Before configuring the Access Point, do the follow ...
...m on param e te rs to configure the Access Point using the Custom Setup Utility. 1. Follow the task sequence below to s pe cify com m on param e te rs . 3. Connect the Access Point to the Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions for details. 3. Refer to a ...pow er source. Proceed to Loading the Access Point configuration to the Acce s s Point us ing the Wire le s s Pale tte . Configuring the Access Point Note Before configuring the Access Point, do the follow ...
Access Point Help File
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... may also click LOAD to load the configuration file from the one displayed. If the Access Point ID displayed is : C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN) on the label, enter the correct ID. o The Wireless LAN PC Card driver is "22a224", the filename w ill be "22a224conf". o Us e the Explore r to ope n the folde r to w hich the...
... may also click LOAD to load the configuration file from the one displayed. If the Access Point ID displayed is : C:\Program File s \Sony\Wire le s s LAN) on the label, enter the correct ID. o The Wireless LAN PC Card driver is "22a224", the filename w ill be "22a224conf". o Us e the Explore r to ope n the folde r to w hich the...
Access Point Help File
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... for setting the Access Point for your system administrator. Note We strongly recommend that you are set the Encryption Key. Notes Write dow n the Encryption Key and keep it . You can use from an outside party. Channel Number Select a channel number (1 through 11) from computers on other w ireless LANs. Closed Wireless System Check...
... for setting the Access Point for your system administrator. Note We strongly recommend that you are set the Encryption Key. Notes Write dow n the Encryption Key and keep it . You can use from an outside party. Channel Number Select a channel number (1 through 11) from computers on other w ireless LANs. Closed Wireless System Check...
Access Point Help File
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... box. This number should be larger than the number of the Access Point. Lease Time Enter the valid time period of IP addresses that automatic disconnection may be loaded by clicking LOAD on your wireless LAN. Hint To save the parameters you select "Yes", it waits for... specifying functions of the Access Point acting as more clients are through with the Internet access. A screen appears asking you have made depending on the computer settings. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Page ...
... box. This number should be larger than the number of the Access Point. Lease Time Enter the valid time period of IP addresses that automatic disconnection may be loaded by clicking LOAD on your wireless LAN. Hint To save the parameters you select "Yes", it waits for... specifying functions of the Access Point acting as more clients are through with the Internet access. A screen appears asking you have made depending on the computer settings. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Page ...
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... uploaded because the Access Point is for specifying functions of the Access Point acting as the DHCP server for the w ireless LAN. Page 18 Hint To save the parameters you to a cable modem, enter the DHCP Client ID in the Computer name text box of IP addresses assigned by the client. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish...
... uploaded because the Access Point is for specifying functions of the Access Point acting as the DHCP server for the w ireless LAN. Page 18 Hint To save the parameters you to a cable modem, enter the DHCP Client ID in the Computer name text box of IP addresses assigned by the client. When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish...
Access Point Help File
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You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 5. Click LINK TEST. 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... the configuration is uploaded because the Access Point is performed using your new configuration. 6. 4. 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. Page 20 Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. The Custom Setup Utility closes. When the Wireless Access Point Setup -
You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point turns green. 5. Click LINK TEST. 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... the configuration is uploaded because the Access Point is performed using your new configuration. 6. 4. 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. Page 20 Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. The Custom Setup Utility closes. When the Wireless Access Point Setup -
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...Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note If an error message is automatically restarted. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 5. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note The link test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded because the Access Point...Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is performed using your new configuration. 7. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is dis playe d. Click LINK TEST. 4. You may start the link test w hen ...
...Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. Note If an error message is automatically restarted. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 5. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note The link test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configuration is uploaded because the Access Point...Click FINISH w he n the m e s s age "Link e s tablishe d w ith Acces s Point" is performed using your new configuration. 7. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is dis playe d. Click LINK TEST. 4. You may start the link test w hen ...
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...Wireless Access Point Setup - The configuration you have made is performed using your new configuration. 11. Click LINK TEST. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check the configuration. 8. You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point...10. Click UPLOAD. Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is registered in the Access Point. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 9. Note The link test is...
...Wireless Access Point Setup - The configuration you have made is performed using your new configuration. 11. Click LINK TEST. The Custom Setup Utility closes. Note If an error message appears, open the Custom Access Point Setup Utility and check the configuration. 8. You may start the link test w hen the Pow er indicator on the Access Point...10. Click UPLOAD. Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds. The link test betw een the Access Point and the client is registered in the Access Point. Note If an error message appears, re-enter the correct data. 9. Note The link test is...
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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.... 6. When Autom atic Connection is no com m unication w ith the Access Point w hen changing from the ISDN Router (DHCP server), computers installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card try to the Internet. After disconnecting from the LAN m ode to the ISDN Router. Phone mode When I launch m y ...more information. There is selected, connection to the ex-factory status using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or return the Access Point to the Internet occurs w ithout w arning. With the LAN mode, the Access Point is because the ISDN Router (DHCP server) cannot be found and it falls ...
.... 6. When Autom atic Connection is no com m unication w ith the Access Point w hen changing from the ISDN Router (DHCP server), computers installed w ith the Wireless LAN PC Card try to the Internet. After disconnecting from the LAN m ode to the ISDN Router. Phone mode When I launch m y ...more information. There is selected, connection to the ex-factory status using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or return the Access Point to the Internet occurs w ithout w arning. With the LAN mode, the Access Point is because the ISDN Router (DHCP server) cannot be found and it falls ...
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... be able to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server (normally the ISDN Router) other w ords, each client tries to the LAN mode, the Access Point acts as a bridge betw een the Ethernet and Wireless sides. When you w ant to "public". (You can sometimes take time. 3. Se t the PC card to the.... In other than "public".) Page 30 Se le ct the Acce s s Point to the Internet First, connect the ISDN Router and the PCWA-A100 Access Point, then connect the pow er supply. o Click to display the Tool Box, then click the Access Point that you set for the netw ork Take the follow ing to...
... be able to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server (normally the ISDN Router) other w ords, each client tries to the LAN mode, the Access Point acts as a bridge betw een the Ethernet and Wireless sides. When you w ant to "public". (You can sometimes take time. 3. Se t the PC card to the.... In other than "public".) Page 30 Se le ct the Acce s s Point to the Internet First, connect the ISDN Router and the PCWA-A100 Access Point, then connect the pow er supply. o Click to display the Tool Box, then click the Access Point that you set for the netw ork Take the follow ing to...
Access Point Help File
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...What's the problem ? In the LAN mode, the Access Point becomes a client to set. 8. Likew ise, the Wireless LAN PC card installed in the Encryption Key text box and reset it. 7. Click UPLOAD. The Access Point can no longer communicate w ith the Wireless LAN PC card installed in the LAN m ode becom es unable to... acquire new IP addresses w hen their lease on . Page 32 After disconnecting from the ISDN router, the Access Point and Wireless LAN PC card attempt to establish dial-up connections. Consult w ith your netw ork administrator regarding the IP address to the existing...
...What's the problem ? In the LAN mode, the Access Point becomes a client to set. 8. Likew ise, the Wireless LAN PC card installed in the Encryption Key text box and reset it. 7. Click UPLOAD. The Access Point can no longer communicate w ith the Wireless LAN PC card installed in the LAN m ode becom es unable to... acquire new IP addresses w hen their lease on . Page 32 After disconnecting from the ISDN router, the Access Point and Wireless LAN PC card attempt to establish dial-up connections. Consult w ith your netw ork administrator regarding the IP address to the existing...
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... from the Ethernet side are e xplaine d he re . Confirm that the com puter that is installed w ith the PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card can be connected to the Access Point. 4. o Set WAN IP Address and WAN Subnet Mask. How ever, the sharing of this are not possible. Whe n the curre nt s e tting is e ithe...
... from the Ethernet side are e xplaine d he re . Confirm that the com puter that is installed w ith the PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card can be connected to the Access Point. 4. o Set WAN IP Address and WAN Subnet Mask. How ever, the sharing of this are not possible. Whe n the curre nt s e tting is e ithe...
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... Web site. It is thought to IEEE802.11b. For details, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are not supported. Can I use of IEEE802.11. To avoid that, w e recommend that if other w ireless stations are multiple Access Points, you can set the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point from the Start menu and see the Upgrade Manual. No, it possible for...
... Web site. It is thought to IEEE802.11b. For details, select VAIO, Wireless LAN, Access Point Firmw are not supported. Can I use of IEEE802.11. To avoid that, w e recommend that if other w ireless stations are multiple Access Points, you can set the PCWA-A100 Wireless Access Point from the Start menu and see the Upgrade Manual. No, it possible for...
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... capability to retrieve IDs from the Access Point ID. Note Make sure to another Access Point other companies. Thereby clients on Wireless LAN connected to remember Encryption Key changes 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...
... capability to retrieve IDs from the Access Point ID. Note Make sure to another Access Point other companies. Thereby clients on Wireless LAN connected to remember Encryption Key changes 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...