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4-657-719-11(1) Operating Instructions 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 © 2002 Sony Corporation
4-657-719-11(1) Operating Instructions 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 © 2002 Sony Corporation
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... not use this product will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the unit. Make sure you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could lead to television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause medical devices to ... the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to be used in a particular installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on hospital premises. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Based on the back of the FCC Rules. PCWA-C500 Serial ...
... not use this product will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the unit. Make sure you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could lead to television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause medical devices to ... the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to be used in a particular installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on hospital premises. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Based on the back of the FCC Rules. PCWA-C500 Serial ...
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... Supplied software and Wireless LAN PC Card driver 11 Indicators 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card .. 13 Notice for users who have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot 14 Software setup About the software provided 15 Verifying driver installation ........ 15 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 23 Removing the Wireless Panel ..... 26 Wireless LAN connection Initial settings for constructing a wireless LAN 29 Windows Me...
... Supplied software and Wireless LAN PC Card driver 11 Indicators 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card .. 13 Notice for users who have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot 14 Software setup About the software provided 15 Verifying driver installation ........ 15 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver 23 Removing the Wireless Panel ..... 26 Wireless LAN connection Initial settings for constructing a wireless LAN 29 Windows Me...
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... Wireless LAN PC Card, you can do with your Wireless LAN PC Card The 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 is a wireless network card in a PC card format. With Windows Me or Windows 2000: Access Point Network connection mode Peer to Peer Network connection modes. Note You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card to Peer Network connection mode), or you can connect to another computer that has a Wireless LAN PC Card (Peer to construct a wireless LAN...
... Wireless LAN PC Card, you can do with your Wireless LAN PC Card The 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 is a wireless network card in a PC card format. With Windows Me or Windows 2000: Access Point Network connection mode Peer to Peer Network connection modes. Note You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card to Peer Network connection mode), or you can connect to another computer that has a Wireless LAN PC Card (Peer to construct a wireless LAN...
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...places in the house (with the Access Point for details. 7 POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 Note The above illustration shows the Access Point connected to an Ethernet LAN, providing network access to construct a wireless network based on an Access Point (optional). Refer to a DSL modem,... Point. Furthermore, if you can access the Internet from various places in the house. By using a computer with a Wireless LAN PC Card, you connect the Access Point to the manuals provided with Access Point Network connection mode) Access Point Network connection mode allows you...
...places in the house (with the Access Point for details. 7 POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 Note The above illustration shows the Access Point connected to an Ethernet LAN, providing network access to construct a wireless network based on an Access Point (optional). Refer to a DSL modem,... Point. Furthermore, if you can access the Internet from various places in the house. By using a computer with a Wireless LAN PC Card, you connect the Access Point to the manuals provided with Access Point Network connection mode) Access Point Network connection mode allows you...
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...rate movie streaming playback* (with Peer to Peer Nework connection mode) Peer to Peer Network connection mode allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly, without using high bit rate movie streaming applications. Note Poor radio conditions can share files directly from one ...computer to Peer mode when using a Wireless LAN Access Point. Because Peer to Peer Network connection mode is less prone to electronic interference than Access Point Network connection mode...
...rate movie streaming playback* (with Peer to Peer Nework connection mode) Peer to Peer Network connection mode allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly, without using high bit rate movie streaming applications. Note Poor radio conditions can share files directly from one ...computer to Peer mode when using a Wireless LAN Access Point. Because Peer to Peer Network connection mode is less prone to electronic interference than Access Point Network connection mode...
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A CardBus-compatible PC card slot - Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional ❑ Display: High-color (16-bit color) or greater, 800 × 480 resolution or greater Notes • Sony cannot assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the specified system requirements. •...computers upgraded with the regular Windows XP upgrade service package provided by Sony, Sony cannot assure trouble-free operation in environments using upgraded operating systems. • The 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 (optional) is required. ❑ A computer with the ...
A CardBus-compatible PC card slot - Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional ❑ Display: High-color (16-bit color) or greater, 800 × 480 resolution or greater Notes • Sony cannot assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the specified system requirements. •...computers upgraded with the regular Windows XP upgrade service package provided by Sony, Sony cannot assure trouble-free operation in environments using upgraded operating systems. • The 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 (optional) is required. ❑ A computer with the ...
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... Users These two Quick Start Guides contain instructions for installing the Wireless LAN PC Card, Wireless LAN PC Card driver, and the Wireless Panel utility software provided. Accessing Online Help To access the Wireless Panel Online Help: 1 Install the Wireless Panel, following manuals and Help file are using the Wireless LAN PC Card. ❑ 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 Operating Instructions (this manual if there is something you are...
... Users These two Quick Start Guides contain instructions for installing the Wireless LAN PC Card, Wireless LAN PC Card driver, and the Wireless Panel utility software provided. Accessing Online Help To access the Wireless Panel Online Help: 1 Install the Wireless Panel, following manuals and Help file are using the Wireless LAN PC Card. ❑ 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 Operating Instructions (this manual if there is something you are...
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... software and Wireless LAN PC Card driver The CD-ROM supplied with this product contains the driver software for instructions on installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and installing the Wireless Panel utility software. 11 To use the Wireless LAN PC Card, you must first install the driver and utility software. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for your Wireless LAN PC Card and the Wireless Panel...
... software and Wireless LAN PC Card driver The CD-ROM supplied with this product contains the driver software for instructions on installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and installing the Wireless Panel utility software. 11 To use the Wireless LAN PC Card, you must first install the driver and utility software. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for your Wireless LAN PC Card and the Wireless Panel...
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Indicators 1 POWER indicator 2 NETWORK indicator 12 Indicator modes POWER Blinking rapidly NETWORK Blinking slowly in unison Alternating slow blinking OFF Description Communication in progress (The rate of flashing changes with the amount of data flow.) Standby (Data transfer is possible, however no data is being sent or received.) Connection not established (There is no problem with the Wireless LAN PC Card, but connection has not been established.) Power not supplied 12
Indicators 1 POWER indicator 2 NETWORK indicator 12 Indicator modes POWER Blinking rapidly NETWORK Blinking slowly in unison Alternating slow blinking OFF Description Communication in progress (The rate of flashing changes with the amount of data flow.) Standby (Data transfer is possible, however no data is being sent or received.) Connection not established (There is no problem with the Wireless LAN PC Card, but connection has not been established.) Power not supplied 12
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... also "Notice for the Wireless LAN PC Card. If you insert the card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit easily, do not need to insert and remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from the computer. Remove the card and reinsert it . Note If you are inserting the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 for the first time, see...
... also "Notice for the Wireless LAN PC Card. If you insert the card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit easily, do not need to insert and remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from the computer. Remove the card and reinsert it . Note If you are inserting the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 for the first time, see...
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... you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot Notes • If your computer's manual for removing PC cards. Refer to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card.) z Hint If you are using the Wireless LAN. 2 Stop PC Card Services on the taskbar or in Control Panel. 3 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card, following the instructions...
... you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you have a computer with an upper and a lower PC card slot Notes • If your computer's manual for removing PC cards. Refer to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card.) z Hint If you are using the Wireless LAN. 2 Stop PC Card Services on the taskbar or in Control Panel. 3 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card, following the instructions...
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... or to Windows XP using an operating system other than Windows XP, Wireless Panel is a utility software that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed, perform the following software: ❑ 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card driver This software is required for 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 operation. ❑ Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is also used to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on...
... or to Windows XP using an operating system other than Windows XP, Wireless Panel is a utility software that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed, perform the following software: ❑ 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card driver This software is required for 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 operation. ❑ Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is also used to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on...
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... Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs: • The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter is not displayed, click "view all Control Panel options." 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Select Devices by a yellow question mark or exclamation point. The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card...
... Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly if the following occurs: • The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter is not displayed, click "view all Control Panel options." 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Select Devices by a yellow question mark or exclamation point. The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card...
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... working properly" is not working properly" is not displayed, the Wireless LAN PC Card is displayed under Device status. Note If the message "This device is working properly. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 7 Confirm that you disable the Ethernet interface to...
... working properly" is not working properly" is not displayed, the Wireless LAN PC Card is displayed under Device status. Note If the message "This device is working properly. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 7 Confirm that you disable the Ethernet interface to...
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... the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking Network adapters does not display the Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from the computer, and reinsert it. Software setup 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 19 Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver...
... the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking Network adapters does not display the Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from the computer, and reinsert it. Software setup 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 19 Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver...
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.... 11 Click to close the System Properties dialog box. In this case, repeat steps 1 to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then click Remove to 5, and right-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. You are returned to the Device Manager window. 9 Click to colose the Control Panel. After completing ... the Ethernet interface to close the Device Manager window. Note If the message "This device is working properly" is not displayed, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly" is recommended that you want to disable. 3 From the File menu, select Disable. 20 The Network and ...
.... 11 Click to close the System Properties dialog box. In this case, repeat steps 1 to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then click Remove to 5, and right-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. You are returned to the Device Manager window. 9 Click to colose the Control Panel. After completing ... the Ethernet interface to close the Device Manager window. Note If the message "This device is working properly" is not displayed, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly" is recommended that you want to disable. 3 From the File menu, select Disable. 20 The Network and ...
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The Device Manager window appears. 4 From the View menu, select Devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. 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, then click Device Manager. Software setup Windows XP: 1 From the start menu, select Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click System. The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 21
The Device Manager window appears. 4 From the View menu, select Devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. 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, then click Device Manager. Software setup Windows XP: 1 From the start menu, select Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click System. The Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 21
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... box. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. c Right-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter, and click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. The Control Panel closes. 22 c Right-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter, and click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 7 Confirm that...
... box. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking Other devices displays the Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter. c Right-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter, and click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. The Control Panel closes. 22 c Right-click Sony 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter, and click Uninstall to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 7 Confirm that...
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... to disable. 3 From the File menu, select Disable. z Hint If System is recommended that has an Ethernet interface other than a Wireless LAN PC Card, it is not displayed, click "view all Control Panel options". 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 23 z Hint Refer to the Quick... Start Guide for instructions on how to Settings, then select Control Panel. Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, perform the following steps. 1 From the start menu, point to Connect To, then select Show all programs before ...
... to disable. 3 From the File menu, select Disable. z Hint If System is recommended that has an Ethernet interface other than a Wireless LAN PC Card, it is not displayed, click "view all Control Panel options". 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 23 z Hint Refer to the Quick... Start Guide for instructions on how to Settings, then select Control Panel. Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, perform the following steps. 1 From the start menu, point to Connect To, then select Show all programs before ...