Sony PCWA-C100 User Manual

Operating InstructionsWireless LAN PC CardPCWA-C1004-647-085-11(1)© 2000 Sony Corporation

10Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the followingitems.• Wireless LAN PC Card (1)• PC card case (1)• CD-ROM (Setup disk) (1)• Operating Instruction

111 DATA indicatorLights up while data exchange is in progress.2 LINK indicatorLights up while your computer is connected to the wireless LAN.Descript

12Inserting the WirelessLAN PC CardIf you are inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card for the firsttime, install the driver software before inserting theWi

13Install the driver software for the Wireless LAN PCCard. The installation procedure requires theavailability of a CD-ROM drive when the WirelessLAN

146 Click Next to begin search.7 Click Next to begin driver installation.Wait for installation to complete. A new displayscreen appears when installat

15NoteIf a message “This deviceis working properly.” isnot displayed, theWireless LAN PC Card isnot working properly.Click OK then clickRemove to remo

16NoteIf Sony PCWA-C100Wireless PC Card is notdisplayed in the PC Card(PCMCIA) Propertiesdialog box, the WirelessLAN PC Card is notworking properly.Re

17NoteIf a message “This deviceis working properly.” isnot displayed, theWireless LAN PC Card isnot working properly.Click OK then clickRemove to remo

18Software setupTo verify the installed networkcomponents1 From the Start menu, click Settings - Control Panel.The Control Panel window appears.2 Doub

193 Click the Configuration tab to verify the settings.Confirm that the following are displayed under“The following network components areinstalled.”–

2Owner’s RecordThe model number of this product is PCWA-C100. Find the serial number attached on theproduct and record it in the space providedbelow.

202 Click Protocol, then click Add.The Select Network Protocol dialog box appears.3 Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers window,and select TCP/IP in

21To add NetBEUIIf NetBEUI -> Sony PCWA-C100 Wireless PC Card isnot displayed in step 3 on page 19, follow the stepsbelow.1 Click Add on the Config

22To add File and printer sharing for MicrosoftNetworksIf File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks isnot displayed in step 3 on page 19, follow

23To specify the IP address1 Click TCP/IP -> Sony PCWA-C100 Wireless PCCard, then click Properties on the Network dialogbox.The TCP/IP Properties d

24To verify the computer name andworkgroupComputer names are displayed on the statusindication windows of the Wireless Palette.1 Click the Identificat

25To set up sharing on the computerYou can let other users share drives and folders fromyour computer on the wireless LAN.The following information ex

26To change Internet connectionsettingsIf your Internet access has been via a telephone line,you must change the Internet connection settings.Microsof

274 Check Never dial a connection.5 Click LAN Settings.The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialogbox appears.6 Check Automatically detect settings u

287 Click OK.The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialogbox closes.8 Click OK.The Internet Properties dialog box closes.9 Click .The Control Panel

29To verify the current networkcomponents1 From the Start menu, click Settings, click Networkand Dial-up Connections.The Network and Dial-up Connectio

3Table of contentsOverview ... 4What you can do with yourWireless LAN PC Card ... 4About the suppli

30When you have added all components, proceed toTo specify the IP address on page 33.To add Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is

314 Click OK.Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is added in thecomponent list.To add NetBEUI ProtocolIf NetBEUI Protocol is not displayed in step 2 on page29,

32To add Client for Microsoft NetworksIf Client for Microsoft Networks is not displayed instep 2 on page 29, follow the steps below.1 Click Install on

33To specify the IP address1 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from thecomponent list of the Local Area ConnectionProperties, then click Properties.Th

34To verify the computer name andworkgroupComputer names are displayed on the statusindication window of the Wireless Palette.1 From the Start menu, c

354 Specify Computer name and Workgroup for yourcomputer.5 Click OK.The message “Restart your computer to enablechanges.” is displayed.6 Click OK.The

36To set up sharing on the computerYou can let other users share drives and folders fromyour computer on the wireless LAN.The following information ex

37To change Internet connectionsettingsIf your Internet access has been via a telephone line,you must change the Internet connection settings.Microsof

384 Check Never dial a connection.5 Click LAN Settings.The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialogbox appears.6 Check Automatically detect settings u

398 Click OK.The Internet Properties dialog box closes.9 Click .The Control Panel window closes.Upon completion of the above setup, proceed toInstal

4OverviewWhat you can do with your Wireless LAN PC CardYou can build a Wireless LAN (Local Area Network) using the WirelessLAN PC Card, PCWA-C100. The

40Once you set up your Windows environment, installthe Wireless Palette, the Basic Setup Utility, and theCustom Setup Utility software.1 From the Star

417 Select Standard and click Next.Software installation begins and the SetupComplete dialog box appears a while.8 Click Finish.The Confirmation Items

42z TipTo uninstall a specificsoftware application,select Modify and clickNext. See To modifyinstalled software on page41 for more information.z TipTo

43z TipTo uninstall a specificsoftware application,select Modify and clickNext. See To modifyinstalled software on page41 for more information.Windows

44The following describes how to set up software forbuilding a wireless LAN environment with the AccessPoint. Follow the steps below.1 Use the Wireles

452 Click the Tool Box button .The Tool Box window appears.3 Click Add.The Add New Access Point dialog box appears.4 Specify the Nickname, Access Po

465 Click OK.The Tool Box window reappears.6 Select the Nickname of the Access Point to whichyou want to connect.7 Click Select.8 Click OK.The Nicknam

471 Follow steps 1 through 3 in the section, Toestablish communications with the Access Point onpage 44.2 Check Peer to Peer and specify Channel.For C

48Verifying communication with theAccess PointFollow the steps below to verify that if the WirelessLAN PC Card has a connection with the Access Point.

49Setting up the Access PointYou can change the Access Point settings by using theBasic Setup Utility. Changes to the settings may bemade by using the

5About the supplied softwareThe Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following software:• Wireless Palette:You can set up a computer containing the Wir

503 Enter the common parameters, Channel Numberand Encryption Key.Select the channel that the Access Point uses forwireless communications for Channe

51Phone Connection:The Enter Phone Connection Parameters dialog boxappears.1 Enter data for Account ID, Password, Password(re-enter), Phone Number 1,

52NoteIf you select CableModem/xDSL or ISDNRouter/LAN, set up thedevice for an Internetconnection.NoteThe indicators on theAccess Point flashes whilec

53Copying a file fromanother computerNoteTo copy a file fromanother computer, youmust enable file sharingon the computer (page 25,page 36) containing

54Connecting to the InternetWhen you are through with all settings described inSetting up the connection environment on page 44,let’s connect to the I

55ISDN Router:1 Perform the connection attempt procedure on theISDN router. (See the manual that came with yourISDN router for details.)Connection to

56PrecautionsAdditional informationSafetyDo not drop or cause a mechanical shock to theWireless LAN PC Card, as this may damage the unit.InstallationD

57SpecificationsProtocol supportTCP/IP, NetBEUI compliantStandardIEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11Radio frequency2.4 GHzModulation methodDS-SS (IEEE802.11 compli

58This section describes how to get help and supportfrom Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for yourWireless LAN PC Card.About Sony’s Support Optio

59GlossaryChannel numberThe frequency used for wirelesscommunications.Wireless communications are availableonly among client computers andAccess Point

6Task flowTo build a wireless LAN environment, you must configure both theAccess Point and the Wireless LAN PC Card.Required tasks depend on the state

60TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solvecommon problems you may encounterwhen using your Wireless LAN PCCard or Wireless LAN Access Point.

61The Wireless Palette still shows theprevious computer name after achange.cThe Access Point has not yetrecognized the new computer name.Click the Nic

62Limited WarrantyStatementSony Wireless LAN PC Card WarrantyThe limited warranty on your hardwarecovers parts and labor against defects inmaterial or

63This Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in theform of a bill of sale (which is evidencethat the Product is within the warrantyp

64ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORYRELATED TO THIS PRODUCT.EXCEPT TO THE EXTENTPROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR

65BBasic Access Point Setup Utility ...5CCable Modem/xDSL ... 52Channel number ...

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7System requirements• Sony VAIO® series personal computersCPU: MMX® Pentium® 233 MHz and aboveRAM: 64 MB and aboveCD-ROM driveDefault built-in PCMCIA

8This manual explains the operation of the WirelessLAN PC Card and the installation and setup of thesupplied software. For details on using the Wirele

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