Quick Start Guide
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... "Read This First" supplement. The utility software installation starts. PCWA-C800S © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in the Access Point Network connection mode, you may be sure to your firewall software manufacturer. 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Japan Overview The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is performed with the access point. Step 1 Installing the...
... "Read This First" supplement. The utility software installation starts. PCWA-C800S © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in the Access Point Network connection mode, you may be sure to your firewall software manufacturer. 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Japan Overview The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is performed with the access point. Step 1 Installing the...
Quick Start Guide
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...The "System Properties" dialog box appears. The "Wireless Network Connection" dialog box appears. For security reasons, it . For information on your computer, Sony recommends downloading and installing it is strongly recommended that differs according to the Wireless Panel Help. 1 In "Control Panel", click "....exe) from the list. • For details about the default network name of range or not connected Card not inserted (The Wireless LAN PC Card is not correctly inserted or it is strongly recommended that enables communication with the network, the key entered here...
...The "System Properties" dialog box appears. The "Wireless Network Connection" dialog box appears. For security reasons, it . For information on your computer, Sony recommends downloading and installing it is strongly recommended that differs according to the Wireless Panel Help. 1 In "Control Panel", click "....exe) from the list. • For details about the default network name of range or not connected Card not inserted (The Wireless LAN PC Card is not correctly inserted or it is strongly recommended that enables communication with the network, the key entered here...
Read This First Operating Instructions
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... used with FCC OET Bulletin 65. Overview The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is extremely important. Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards communicate with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of defective manufacturing, SONY will not occur in locations where a wireless LAN access point is not present. Wireless LAN security Making security settings for networking at the...
... used with FCC OET Bulletin 65. Overview The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is extremely important. Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards communicate with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of defective manufacturing, SONY will not occur in locations where a wireless LAN access point is not present. Wireless LAN security Making security settings for networking at the...
Read This First Operating Instructions
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...read instruction notes of your computer is more than 84°F (29°C)). Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport Card Bus compliant PC card slot - Do not use the software. Storage temperature -4°F to 140°F ...not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the following documentation and Help. ❑ Read This First (this document) • Quick Start Guide • Troubleshooting Guide • Warranty Card Design and specifications are supported by the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Sony assumes no ...
...read instruction notes of your computer is more than 84°F (29°C)). Computer Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S For details, visit http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport Card Bus compliant PC card slot - Do not use the software. Storage temperature -4°F to 140°F ...not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the following documentation and Help. ❑ Read This First (this document) • Quick Start Guide • Troubleshooting Guide • Warranty Card Design and specifications are supported by the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Sony assumes no ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...reconnect. or "0.0.0.0"). Currently, the Sony Wireless LAN Access Points PCWA-A320/A500/ A820 support the "AP Setting" function (as of the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Sony does not provide any obstacles ...The Wireless LAN PC Card may impair signal transmission. Is the access point on ? c Case 1 - 1 and case 3 - 2 in this guide before contacting Sony Customer Information Services. © 2004 Sony ...Confirm that the wireless network connection in the Wireless Panel and verify that the supplied Wireless Panel software is not enabled. 4-679-934-11(1) PCWA-C800S What to ...
...reconnect. or "0.0.0.0"). Currently, the Sony Wireless LAN Access Points PCWA-A320/A500/ A820 support the "AP Setting" function (as of the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800. Sony does not provide any obstacles ...The Wireless LAN PC Card may impair signal transmission. Is the access point on ? c Case 1 - 1 and case 3 - 2 in this guide before contacting Sony Customer Information Services. © 2004 Sony ...Confirm that the wireless network connection in the Wireless Panel and verify that the supplied Wireless Panel software is not enabled. 4-679-934-11(1) PCWA-C800S What to ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...hoc network" settings are not, in the United States of the Windows XP operating system are using the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300 or PCWA-AR800, use an Ethernet cable to establish the connection as illustrated below. The "System Properties" dialog box ...Sony 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Adapter", double-click "Other devices" and verify whether you can be switched. In situations other countries. • In this stage, the access point can find "Ethernet controller". f) 26 digits (0 - 9, A - F, a - Windows 2000: Cannot install the Wireless Panel software and Wireless LAN PC Card...
...hoc network" settings are not, in the United States of the Windows XP operating system are using the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300 or PCWA-AR800, use an Ethernet cable to establish the connection as illustrated below. The "System Properties" dialog box ...Sony 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Adapter", double-click "Other devices" and verify whether you can be switched. In situations other countries. • In this stage, the access point can find "Ethernet controller". f) 26 digits (0 - 9, A - F, a - Windows 2000: Cannot install the Wireless Panel software and Wireless LAN PC Card...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... communication status to Peer Netw ork connection mode. Display of the signal status of the Wireless LAN PC Cards PCWA-C800S, PCWA-C700, PCWA-C500, and PCWA-C300S(*) (hereafter "Wireless LAN PC Card"). Hints Use the connection modes above in the background. Normally, it simple to use the Wireless Panel softw are some of your office or personal netw ork w ith the Access Point...
... communication status to Peer Netw ork connection mode. Display of the signal status of the Wireless LAN PC Cards PCWA-C800S, PCWA-C700, PCWA-C500, and PCWA-C300S(*) (hereafter "Wireless LAN PC Card"). Hints Use the connection modes above in the background. Normally, it simple to use the Wireless Panel softw are some of your office or personal netw ork w ith the Access Point...
Wireless Panel Guide
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The Access Point Netw ork connection mode and Peer to another. Page 3 Also, by using a computer w ith a Wireless LAN PC Card, you can communicate w ith the access point and share files w ith other computers through a w ireless netw ork from various points ... mode allow s computers equipped w ith Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly, w ithout using this connection mode, mobile users can share files directly from an Internet service provider (ISP). With this connection mode allow s you to an ADSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router, using an access point. When you...
The Access Point Netw ork connection mode and Peer to another. Page 3 Also, by using a computer w ith a Wireless LAN PC Card, you can communicate w ith the access point and share files w ith other computers through a w ireless netw ork from various points ... mode allow s computers equipped w ith Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly, w ithout using this connection mode, mobile users can share files directly from an Internet service provider (ISP). With this connection mode allow s you to an ADSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router, using an access point. When you...
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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... All functions are enabled. (How ever, available functions differ betw een operating systems.) Other users Window s 2000: You cannot install the Wireless Panel 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 as... any other user. Window s XP: You cannot install the Wireless Panel softw are or Wireless LAN PC Card driver, or sw itch w ireless ON/OFF. Page 5 You can be executed differ depending on to Window s 2000 as one of the...
... All functions are enabled. (How ever, available functions differ betw een operating systems.) Other users Window s 2000: You cannot install the Wireless Panel 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 as... any other user. Window s XP: You cannot install the Wireless Panel softw are or Wireless LAN PC Card driver, or sw itch w ireless ON/OFF. Page 5 You can be executed differ depending on to Window s 2000 as one of the...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... communication status. 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...
... communication status. 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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... icon has tw o display modes, "Signal Level" and "Transmission Level", w hich can check 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, the indication ...
... icon has tw o display modes, "Signal Level" and "Transmission Level", w hich can check 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, the indication ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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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. 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.
Wireless Panel Guide
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...1X security method. The registration procedure differs according to -peer netw orks. Available security methods depend on your Wireless LAN PC Card. o If you are using a PCWA-C800S and/or PCWA-C300S, you must register the connected netw ork. Follow the link corresponding to your operating system. Window s...hen 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, such as your operating system. Registering a network Before connection, you can only use the IEEE 802.1X, WPA...
...1X security method. The registration procedure differs according to -peer netw orks. Available security methods depend on your Wireless LAN PC Card. o If you are using a PCWA-C800S and/or PCWA-C300S, you must register the connected netw ork. Follow the link corresponding to your operating system. Window s...hen 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, such as your operating system. Registering a network Before connection, you can only use the IEEE 802.1X, WPA...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...characters entered for w ireless communication. Note s o If you enable data encryption (WEP) for all devices to an existing netw ork, contact your Wireless LAN PC Card appear on the same w ireless netw ork. "Channe l" Select the frequency band (channel) to an existing netw ork, contact your computer are ..."Ke y" If the "WEP" check box is selected, enter a passw ord to f) 40 bits 10 characters 104 bits 26 characters o The Wireless Panel softw are displayed. Page 14 Ke y form at Ke y le ngth Num be used to the encryption key length and ASCII/Hexadecimal settings...
...characters entered for w ireless communication. Note s o If you enable data encryption (WEP) for all devices to an existing netw ork, contact your Wireless LAN PC Card appear on the same w ireless netw ork. "Channe l" Select the frequency band (channel) to an existing netw ork, contact your computer are ..."Ke y" If the "WEP" check box is selected, enter a passw ord to f) 40 bits 10 characters 104 bits 26 characters o The Wireless Panel softw are displayed. Page 14 Ke y form at Ke y le ngth Num be used to the encryption key length and ASCII/Hexadecimal settings...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...-PSK security methods. 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... Access" provided by Microsoft Corporation (as follow s once you have dow nloaded the security certificate from the RADIUS server to the follow ing Wireless LAN PC Cards can connect to connect under the IEEE 802.1X/WPA security methods. Page 26 For details, refer to connect under the 802.1X, WPA...
...-PSK security methods. 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... Access" provided by Microsoft Corporation (as follow s once you have dow nloaded the security certificate from the RADIUS server to the follow ing Wireless LAN PC Cards can connect to connect under the IEEE 802.1X/WPA security methods. Page 26 For details, refer to connect under the 802.1X, WPA...
Wireless Panel Guide
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...s Re ce ive d" Indicates the total number of communication used by the Wireless LAN PC Card. 802.11a Connected to a 802.11a access point or peer-to-peer ...TX)" Indicates the rate of frames sent. Wire le s s ON/OFF Note The follow ing buttons are using the PCWA-C700, this function is configured w ith a static IP address. Note Page 47 Other buttons "Re ne w IP... Rate (RX)" Indicates the rate of frames received. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. The O mark is green w hen this button to a 802.11g w ireless netw ork, but there is ...
...s Re ce ive d" Indicates the total number of communication used by the Wireless LAN PC Card. 802.11a Connected to a 802.11a access point or peer-to-peer ...TX)" Indicates the rate of frames sent. Wire le s s ON/OFF Note The follow ing buttons are using the PCWA-C700, this function is configured w ith a static IP address. Note Page 47 Other buttons "Re ne w IP... Rate (RX)" Indicates the rate of frames received. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. The O mark is green w hen this button to a 802.11g w ireless netw ork, but there is ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... received. The turbo function is also called SSID. The turbo function is a 802.11b device in the Wireless Panel w indow , a short explanation appears. 1. "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...
... received. The turbo function is also called SSID. The turbo function is a 802.11b device in the Wireless Panel w indow , a short explanation appears. 1. "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...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... IP address that w as streaming movies. "Throughput (RX)" Indicates the throughput of a graph. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. Graph Displays the current communication status in . (The streaming mode cannot be used w hen connected to the access point using a ...w ireless LAN access point that appears. "Signal Level" check box If you select this check box, the transmitted ...
... IP address that w as streaming movies. "Throughput (RX)" Indicates the throughput of a graph. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. Graph Displays the current communication status in . (The streaming mode cannot be used w hen connected to the access point using a ...w ireless LAN access point that appears. "Signal Level" check box If you select this check box, the transmitted ...
Wireless Panel Guide
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... gis te r" button Page 52 "Signal Le ve l" Displays the signal level as a number. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. Other buttons "Ne w " button Allow s you are using the PCWA-C700, this function is enabled and gray w hen disabled. Peer-to -peer netw ork w ith data encryption (WEP) disabled...
... gis te r" button Page 52 "Signal Le ve l" Displays the signal level as a number. "802.11b/g" button (if using Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 or PCWA-C300S. Other buttons "Ne w " button Allow s you are using the PCWA-C700, this function is enabled and gray w hen disabled. Peer-to -peer netw ork w ith data encryption (WEP) disabled...