Quick Start Guide
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...the Software Step 1 Installing the Software The installation procedure is referred to as any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. In this document, the Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is referred to as a user listed in that appears. Insert in ". Click "Continue" to ... . • The wizard is equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Refer to the section that your computer to connect to as necessary to return to the first screen of your computer. PCWA-C800S © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in the United States of America and/or...
...the Software Step 1 Installing the Software The installation procedure is referred to as any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. In this document, the Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is referred to as a user listed in that appears. Insert in ". Click "Continue" to ... . • The wizard is equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Refer to the section that your computer to connect to as necessary to return to the first screen of your computer. PCWA-C800S © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in the United States of America and/or...
Quick Start Guide
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...maximum number are done, click "Next". 4 Make sure that you want to an existing network, consult your computer, Sony recommends downloading and installing it is enabled for Wi-Fi protected access (Q815485_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe) from the Microsoft Web site before you want...In "Control Panel", click "Network and Internet Connections", and then click "Network Connections". Windows XP Operating System Notes Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card • If Windows XP Service Pack 1 is installed, "Service Pack 1" appears under the windows 2000 operating system, communication setup and...
...maximum number are done, click "Next". 4 Make sure that you want to an existing network, consult your computer, Sony recommends downloading and installing it is enabled for Wi-Fi protected access (Q815485_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe) from the Microsoft Web site before you want...In "Control Panel", click "Network and Internet Connections", and then click "Network Connections". Windows XP Operating System Notes Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card • If Windows XP Service Pack 1 is installed, "Service Pack 1" appears under the windows 2000 operating system, communication setup and...
Read This First Operating Instructions
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.... • Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on wireless LAN products. ❒ The Sony e-mail support service answers your Wireless LAN PC Card. By connecting an ADSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to improve quality, the software specifications may cause harmful ...Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Overview The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is connected. - About Sony's Support Options Sony provides several support options for the wireless LAN is minimized. Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions to rain or moisture....
.... • Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on wireless LAN products. ❒ The Sony e-mail support service answers your Wireless LAN PC Card. By connecting an ADSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to improve quality, the software specifications may cause harmful ...Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Overview The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is connected. - About Sony's Support Options Sony provides several support options for the wireless LAN is minimized. Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions to rain or moisture....
Read This First Operating Instructions
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...on the disc. Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S • If the PC card slot of your computer. Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Wireless LAN PC Card Precautions Because of the particular shape of the PCWA-C800S, it may stick... notes of your computer or damage to the media caused by the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Computer Precautions Safety Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the Wireless LAN PC Card, as it for Internet access. • Only the Windows XP operating...
...on the disc. Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S • If the PC card slot of your computer. Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Wireless LAN PC Card Precautions Because of the particular shape of the PCWA-C800S, it may stick... notes of your computer or damage to the media caused by the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Computer Precautions Safety Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the Wireless LAN PC Card, as it for Internet access. • Only the Windows XP operating...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...Wireless LAN Access Points PCWA-A200 and PCWA-A220 are any support concerning this guide before contacting Sony Customer Information Services. © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in the Wireless Panel. 3 Modify the settings for the wireless...the Wireless LAN PC Card ...wireless LAN access point, it allows monitoring of the Wireless Panel window opens the Access Point Setup page (as follows to the settings at all times. 4-679-934-11(1) PCWA-C800S...Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Case 2 Cannot open the Access Point Setup page. For details, see "Case 1 - 3 Check the wireless...
...Wireless LAN Access Points PCWA-A200 and PCWA-A220 are any support concerning this guide before contacting Sony Customer Information Services. © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in the Wireless Panel. 3 Modify the settings for the wireless...the Wireless LAN PC Card ...wireless LAN access point, it allows monitoring of the Wireless Panel window opens the Access Point Setup page (as follows to the settings at all times. 4-679-934-11(1) PCWA-C800S...Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Case 2 Cannot open the Access Point Setup page. For details, see "Case 1 - 3 Check the wireless...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... "Sony 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Adapter", double-click "Other devices" and verify whether you cannot use all the functions (no restrictions). Case 5 In the Easy Setup Wizard, the encryption key (WEP key) was input, but there are dropped frames When using the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300 or PCWA-AR800... system Help. If communication between the access point and computer. Use an IEEE 802.11g or 802.11a wireless LAN. 1Make sure that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed properly, perform the following steps to match the settings of the computer and access point...
... "Sony 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Adapter", double-click "Other devices" and verify whether you cannot use all the functions (no restrictions). Case 5 In the Easy Setup Wizard, the encryption key (WEP key) was input, but there are dropped frames When using the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300 or PCWA-AR800... system Help. If communication between the access point and computer. Use an IEEE 802.11g or 802.11a wireless LAN. 1Make sure that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed properly, perform the following steps to match the settings of the computer and access point...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... software? See section Checking the communication status to the PCWA-C300S and PCWA-C500. Page 2 Normally, it simple to use the Wireless Panel softw are , making it runs in the follow ing situations. Confirm the status of the Wireless LAN PC Cards PCWA-C800S, PCWA-C700, PCWA-C500, and PCWA-C300S(*) (hereafter "Wireless LAN PC Card"). For details, see About the connection modes. ...
... software? See section Checking the communication status to the PCWA-C300S and PCWA-C500. Page 2 Normally, it simple to use the Wireless Panel softw are , making it runs in the follow ing situations. Confirm the status of the Wireless LAN PC Cards PCWA-C800S, PCWA-C700, PCWA-C500, and PCWA-C300S(*) (hereafter "Wireless LAN PC Card"). For details, see About the connection modes. ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...router, using this connection mode, mobile users can communicate w ith the access point and share files w ith other computers through a w ireless netw ork from an Internet service provider (ISP). The Access Point Netw ork connection mode and Peer to the access point. With this connection mode allow s computers equipped w ith Wireless LAN PC Cards... to communicate directly, w ithout using a computer w ith a Wireless LAN PC Card, you to another. About the connection modes There are tw o connection modes....
...router, using this connection mode, mobile users can communicate w ith the access point and share files w ith other computers through a w ireless netw ork from an Internet service provider (ISP). The Access Point Netw ork connection mode and Peer to the access point. With this connection mode allow s computers equipped w ith Wireless LAN PC Cards... to communicate directly, w ithout using a computer w ith a Wireless LAN PC Card, you to another. About the connection modes There are tw o connection modes....
Wireless Panel Guide
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Page 4 Precautions and limitations The follow ing are precautions and limitations regarding the use of the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Wireless Panel softw are. Window s 2000 and Window s XP operating system user limitations Can I use my Wireless LAN PC Card and an Ethernet connection at the same time?
Page 4 Precautions and limitations The follow ing are precautions and limitations regarding the use of the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Wireless Panel softw are. Window s 2000 and Window s XP operating system user limitations Can I use my Wireless LAN PC Card and an Ethernet connection at the same time?
Wireless Panel Guide
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...operating system, the operations that can only check the connection status and configure the access point settings. You cannot install the softw are or Wireless LAN PC Card driver, use the Streaming mode, sw itch w ireless ON/OFF, or specify a channel to build a peer-to Window s XP... s 2000: You cannot install the Wireless Panel softw are on computers running the Window s 2000 or Window s XP operating system, log on as a user w ith computer administrator privileges. Note To install or configure the Wireless LAN PC Card softw are or Wireless LAN PC Card driver, or sw itch w ireless ...
...operating system, the operations that can only check the connection status and configure the access point settings. You cannot install the softw are or Wireless LAN PC Card driver, use the Streaming mode, sw itch w ireless ON/OFF, or specify a channel to build a peer-to Window s XP... s 2000: You cannot install the Wireless Panel softw are on computers running the Window s 2000 or Window s XP operating system, log on as a user w ith computer administrator privileges. Note To install or configure the Wireless LAN PC Card softw are or Wireless LAN PC Card driver, or sw itch w ireless ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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.... Depending on your operating system and Wireless LAN PC Card, the buttons appearing in the main w indow of the Wireless Panel w indow may be different from those show n above show s an example w hen using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S w ith a computer running the Window s XP operating system.) Quit the Wireless Panel software Right-click the Wire le s s Pane...
.... Depending on your operating system and Wireless LAN PC Card, the buttons appearing in the main w indow of the Wireless Panel w indow may be different from those show n above show s an example w hen using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S w ith a computer running the Window s XP operating system.) Quit the Wireless Panel software Right-click the Wire le s s Pane...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...same as a bar graph. Check detailed information on the taskbar. View ing the signal level The Wireless Panel icon indicates the strength of range or not connected Card not inserted (The Wireless LAN PC Card is not correctly inserted, w as not properly detected, or is disabled.) Peer to Peer (...Communicating in Peer to Peer Netw ork connection mode.) View ing the transm ission level The Wireless Panel icon indicates the data...
...same as a bar graph. Check detailed information on the taskbar. View ing the signal level The Wireless Panel icon indicates the strength of range or not connected Card not inserted (The Wireless LAN PC Card is not correctly inserted, w as not properly detected, or is disabled.) Peer to Peer (...Communicating in Peer to Peer Netw ork connection mode.) View ing the transm ission level The Wireless Panel icon indicates the data...
Wireless Panel Guide
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A graph indicating the communication status appears. (The screenshot above show s an example w hen using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S w ith a computer running the Window s XP operating system.) Page 9 Detailed netw ork informations are displayed. (The screenshot above show s an example w hen using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S w ith a computer running the Window s XP operating system.) Note For details on each item on the tab, refer to display a graph indicating the com m unication status. When necessary, click "Show Graph" to Wireless Panel w indow and functions. 3.
A graph indicating the communication status appears. (The screenshot above show s an example w hen using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S w ith a computer running the Window s XP operating system.) Page 9 Detailed netw ork informations are displayed. (The screenshot above show s an example w hen using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S w ith a computer running the Window s XP operating system.) Note For details on each item on the tab, refer to display a graph indicating the com m unication status. When necessary, click "Show Graph" to Wireless Panel w indow and functions. 3.
Wireless Panel Guide
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o If you are using a PCWA-C800S and/or PCWA-C300S, you can use the IEEE 802.1X security method. Follow the link corresponding to your Wireless LAN PC Card. The registration procedure differs according to -peer netw orks. Available security methods depend on your operating system. Window s 2000 ...connecting to an IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA-PSK-compliant access point Hints You can register several netw orks to the Wireless Panel softw are using a PCWA-C700, you can only use the IEEE 802.1X, WPA, and WPA-PSK security methods. You can register a combination ...
o If you are using a PCWA-C800S and/or PCWA-C300S, you can use the IEEE 802.1X security method. Follow the link corresponding to your Wireless LAN PC Card. The registration procedure differs according to -peer netw orks. Available security methods depend on your operating system. Window s 2000 ...connecting to an IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA-PSK-compliant access point Hints You can register several netw orks to the Wireless Panel softw are using a PCWA-C700, you can only use the IEEE 802.1X, WPA, and WPA-PSK security methods. You can register a combination ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...You can set data encryption for each access point or peer-to-peer netw ork, so w hen connecting to an existing netw ork, contact your Wireless LAN PC Card appear on the same w ireless netw ork. "Ke y" If the "WEP" check box is selected, enter a passw ord to the encryption key...to 9, A to F, a to data from outside. "WEP" Data encryption (WEP) prevents unauthorized access to f) 40 bits 10 characters 104 bits 26 characters o The Wireless Panel softw are displayed. Note s o If you click "Save" or "Connect" w hen a registered netw ork name is selected, the netw ork name setting is overw...
...You can set data encryption for each access point or peer-to-peer netw ork, so w hen connecting to an existing netw ork, contact your Wireless LAN PC Card appear on the same w ireless netw ork. "Ke y" If the "WEP" check box is selected, enter a passw ord to the encryption key...to 9, A to F, a to data from outside. "WEP" Data encryption (WEP) prevents unauthorized access to f) 40 bits 10 characters 104 bits 26 characters o The Wireless Panel softw are displayed. Note s o If you click "Save" or "Connect" w hen a registered netw ork name is selected, the netw ork name setting is overw...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... dialog box appears. Page 26 Registering a network (When connecting to an IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA-PSK-compliant access point) If you are using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S and/or PCWA-C300S and you attempt to connect to an IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA-PSK-compliant access point, use the Window s XP... ing Wireless LAN PC Cards can connect under the IEEE 802.1X/WPA security methods. Right-click the "Wire le s s Ne tw ork Conne ction" icon on the tas k bar, and the n click "Vie w Available Wire le s s Ne tw ork s " on the w ireless netw ork. When using a PCWA-C800S, PCWA-C700, or PCWA-C300S,...
... dialog box appears. Page 26 Registering a network (When connecting to an IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA-PSK-compliant access point) If you are using a Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S and/or PCWA-C300S and you attempt to connect to an IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA-PSK-compliant access point, use the Window s XP... ing Wireless LAN PC Cards can connect under the IEEE 802.1X/WPA security methods. Right-click the "Wire le s s Ne tw ork Conne ction" icon on the tas k bar, and the n click "Vie w Available Wire le s s Ne tw ork s " on the w ireless netw ork. When using a PCWA-C800S, PCWA-C700, or PCWA-C300S,...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... the access point and monitor the netw ork status on the Access Point Setup Page that appears. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. "IP Address" Indicates the computer's IP address. "Com m unication Type" Indicates the current type of communication used by the... Wireless LAN PC Card. 802.11a Connected to a 802.11a access point or peer-to-peer netw ork. 802.11b Connected to a 802.11b access point...
... the access point and monitor the netw ork status on the Access Point Setup Page that appears. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. "IP Address" Indicates the computer's IP address. "Com m unication Type" Indicates the current type of communication used by the... Wireless LAN PC Card. 802.11a Connected to a 802.11a access point or peer-to-peer netw ork. 802.11b Connected to a 802.11b access point...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...the connection status. The turbo function is also called SSID. "Com m unication Type" Indicates the current type of communication used by the Wireless LAN PC Card. 802.11a Connected to a 802.11a access point or peer-to-peer netw ork. 802.11b Connected to a 802.11b access ...w ireless netw ork, but there is currently enabled. (.11b mixed) Connected to -peer netw ork. The turbo function is a 802.11b device in the Wireless Panel w indow , a short explanation appears. 1. "IP Address" Indicates the computer's IP address. Super A Connected to an access point that supports the ...
...the connection status. The turbo function is also called SSID. "Com m unication Type" Indicates the current type of communication used by the Wireless LAN PC Card. 802.11a Connected to a 802.11a access point or peer-to-peer netw ork. 802.11b Connected to a 802.11b access ...w ireless netw ork, but there is currently enabled. (.11b mixed) Connected to -peer netw ork. The turbo function is a 802.11b device in the Wireless Panel w indow , a short explanation appears. 1. "IP Address" Indicates the computer's IP address. Super A Connected to an access point that supports the ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...802.11a (5 GHz) w ireless. "Signal Level" check box If you click this check box, the transmitted and received frame rates are using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. "AP Setting" button If you select this function is connected to an access point netw ork, your computer and obtain a new one...green w hen this button to your Web brow ser starts and you can only be used w hen connected to the access point using the PCWA-C700, this button to release/renew the current IP address that w as streaming movies. Other buttons "Stream ing Mode" button This button enables/...
...802.11a (5 GHz) w ireless. "Signal Level" check box If you click this check box, the transmitted and received frame rates are using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. "AP Setting" button If you select this function is connected to an access point netw ork, your computer and obtain a new one...green w hen this button to your Web brow ser starts and you can only be used w hen connected to the access point using the PCWA-C700, this button to release/renew the current IP address that w as streaming movies. Other buttons "Stream ing Mode" button This button enables/...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... ve l" Displays the signal level as a number. Other buttons "Ne w " button Allow s you are using the PCWA-C700, this function is enabled and gray w hen disabled. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. Wire le s s ON/OFF Note These buttons are not displayed if you to -peer netw ork...
... ve l" Displays the signal level as a number. Other buttons "Ne w " button Allow s you are using the PCWA-C700, this function is enabled and gray w hen disabled. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. Wire le s s ON/OFF Note These buttons are not displayed if you to -peer netw ork...