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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCWA-C700 Serial No.______________ CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC700 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 2 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Safety Information WARNING Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the warranty. Do not use this equipment on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. If using the equipment near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from the pacemaker. Do not use this equipment in an aircraft, as doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. Make sure you remove the equipment from the PC card slot before carrying your computer onto an aircraft. When using the unit with 802.11a (5 GHz), use it indoors. Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on the unit when it is inserted in your computer as this could damage the unit and/or your computer. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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4-672-859-12(1) Operating Instructions IEEE802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700 2003 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCWA-C700 Serial No.______________ CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC700 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Only use the product indoors when using it with 802.11a (5 GHz). Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Safety Information WARNING Opening the product, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the warranty. Do not use this product on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. If using the product near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from the pacemaker. Do not use this product in an aircraft, as doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. Make sure you remove the equipment from the PC card slot before carrying your computer onto an aircraft. Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on the product when it is inserted in your computer as this could damage the product and/or your computer. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Ehternet is a registered trademark of Xerox Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Notes The user interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. This manual is written based on the assumption that you are familiar with basic operations of the Windows operating system. For computer operations, refer to manuals that come with your computer. In this manual, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me. In this manual, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP. FCC RF Exposure Install and connect this product by following descriptions in its Operating Instructions before using it. This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy. SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) for this device was measured in accordance with FCC OET Bulletin 65. Supplement C and guidelines established in IEEE C95.1-1991. In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits please maintain at least 3 mm spacing between the user and the antenna of this device while it is in use. This product can only be used with desktop computers and laptop (notebook) computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots. This device cannot be used with other types of host devices, such as PDAs. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way. About the supplied software THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END-
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the software manual in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this product. In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it at SONYs option or issue a refund; however, SONY bears no other responsibility. The software provided with this product cannot be used with equipment other than that which is designated for use with. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. Program 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony Corporation, 2000-2003 Atheros Communications, Inc., All Rights Reserved Documentation 2003 Sony Corporation 3 Additional information Manually installing, verifying, and removing the supplied software ...... 49 Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually ......... 49 Installing the Wireless Panel manually .................................. 57 Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation ..................... 59 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver ......................... 67 Uninstalling the Wireless Panel .. 70 Precautions .......................................... 73 Specifications ...................................... 74 Getting help ......................................... 74 Glossary ............................................... 75 Troubleshooting ................................... 77 Table of contents Overview ............................................... 5 Capabilities .................................... 5 System requirements ..................... 9 Documentation and Help file............... 10 Getting started Unpacking............................................ 11 Supplied software ........................ 11 Names of parts ..................................... 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card .. 13 To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card ................................... 14 If your computer has two PC Card slots ........................... 14 Software setup Installing the supplied software ........... 15 Wireless LAN connection Configuring the wireless LAN environment .................................... 17 Windows Me or Windows 2000 ......................... 17 Windows XP ............................... 27 Checking the communication status .... 39 Checking the wireless signal strength .................................... 39 Checking network information ... 39 Using the Wireless Panel ..................... 40 Opening the Wireless Panel ........ 40 4 Overview Capabilities The IEEE802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700*1 is a PC Card type wireless network card. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. The supplied Wireless Panel software lets you easily configure the card for multiple networks. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode and Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) Network connection mode. This greatly facilitates use of the card in various environments and for a range of applications. z Hints The network mode can be easily switched using the supplied Wireless Panel software. To use the card in Access Point Network connection mode, a separately available 802.11a/b Wireless LAN Access Point*2 is required. With Windows Me or Windows 2000:
Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) Network connection mode
*1 In this documentation, the IEEE802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700 is referred to as the Wireless LAN PC Card.
*2 If using the separately available 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500
(February, 2003), refer also to the Quick Start Guide supplied with the unit. 5 With Windows XP:
Available Wireless Networks Windows XP Service Pack 1:
Available Wireless Networks 6 Accessing the Internet from various points within your home (Access Point Network connection mode) With a separately available Access Point you can easily build a wireless network. By connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you can access the Internet from the living room, bedroom, or any other convenient location in the house. Equipping multiple computers with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to exchange files between the computers via the Access Point. Internet Access Point POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 ISP DSL modem Cable modem ISDN router z Hint The illustration above shows an example of a system configuration using Access Point Network connection mode. Two computers with Wireless LAN PC Cards communicate with the Access Point that is connected to an Ethernet LAN via a hub. 7 Smooth movie streaming playback*
(in Peer to Peer Network connection mode) The Peer to Peer Network connection mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows playback of streaming data and file sharing in locations where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present. Notes Poor signal conditions may cause movie playback interruptions. Smooth movie streaming playback is only possible when using 802.11a (5 GHz).
* A method of playing a file while the download is still in progress. 8 System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met:
Windows PC:
128 MB RAM or more Card Bus compliant PC Card slot CD-ROM drive (for software installation) Operating system:
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Display:
High color (16 bit color) or higher, 800 400 pixels or higher Notes Correct operation is not assured for all computers, even if satisfying the above system requirements. Correct operation in an OS upgrade environment is not assured, except for factory provided Windows XP upgrade packages for Sony VAIO series computers. For Internet access via the wireless LAN, a 802.11a/b Wireless LAN Access Point
(available separately) is required. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for Internet access. 9 Documentation and Help file This product comes with the following documentation and help files. Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card. Wireless LAN Quick Guide Contains detailed information about the Wireless Panel software and instructions for setting up a Peer to Peer network. This guide provides information on configuring and changing advanced settings. Troubleshooting Guide Contains answers to frequently asked questions and commonly encountered problems. Go through the points in this guide before contacting the Sony Customer Information Services Center. Wireless Panel Online Help This is the Online Help of the supplied Wireless Panel software. Refer to it for instructions on how to use the software. Access the Wireless Panel Online Help as follows:
1 Install the Wireless Panel software, following the instructions in this manual. 2 Start the Wireless Panel. 3 Right-click the Wireless Panel icon on the taskbar and select Help from the shortcut menu. z Hint You can also access Help by clicking the icon on the Wireless Panel title bar. 10 Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items:
Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d CD-ROM (Setup disc) Wireless LAN Quick Guide Troubleshooting Guide Operating Instructions Warranty Card PC Card case Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Wireless LAN PC Card driver This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is a utility software that lets you configure the computer for the wireless LAN and monitor the communication status. The software is also used to switch between networks. Normally, the Wireless Panel appears as an icon in the taskbar, which shows the communication status. When using the card for the first time, see page 15 for information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and the Wireless Panel. Notes To install the supplied software on a computer running Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. To install the supplied software on a computer running Windows XP, log on with a user account with administrator access privileges. You cannot install the software or modify settings when logged on with any other account. To change any of the Wireless Panel settings on a computer running Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. You cannot modify settings when logged on with any other account. 11 Names of parts 1 1 Indicator Indicator modes and operation status Color Lighting pattern Status Green *1 Orange *2 Rapid flashing Lit Rapid flashing Lit Red Flashing Off Communication in progress Communication standby
(Communication is possible but no data are being sent or received.) Communication in progress Communication standby
(Communication is possible but no data are being sent or received.) Connection not established
(PC Card is functioning properly, but connection to network has not been established.) PC Card is not powered
*1 802.11b (2.4 GHz) wireless LAN operation
*2 802.11a (5 GHz) wireless LAN operation 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card This section explains how to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your computer and how to remove it. You do not need to turn off your computer when inserting or removing the Wireless LAN PC Card. G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Proceed as follows. 1 If your computer has a PC card slot protector, remove it.
(Some computers have such a protector to prevent damage to the PC card slot while not in use.) 2 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the PC card slot. Note If your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. See section If your computer has two PC Card slots on page 14. Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit easily, do not force it in. Take the card out and try reinserting it. Insert in arrow direction To PC Card slot 13 To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Exit any software that uses the wireless LAN. 2 Safely remove the hardware according to the documentation of your computer. 3 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card according to the documentation of your computer. If your computer has two PC Card slots Notes When using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. If you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you usually use, the computer treats the card as a new device and automatically begins installing device drivers for it. Completing the driver installation makes it possible to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in that slot. Installation is performed automatically by the installation wizard. (For instructions on how to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 67.) z Hint If you are using Windows Me or Windows 2000, you can register up to 32 networks for each PC card slot. However, you have to register each network individually. You cannot share the settings across slots. 14 S o f t w a r e s e t u p Installing the supplied software This section explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and Wireless Panel. Before you start Make sure that you can use your CD-ROM drive. Important Computer Firewall Functions When using Windows XPs Internet Connection Firewall Enabling the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall may prevent you from being able to access your computer through wireless communication. (This function is inactive under Windows XP default settings.) Because of this function, you may not be able to connect to your network when you change your Access Point settings. If this happens, deactivate the Internet Connection Firewall function, connect to the network, and then reactivate the function. For details, refer to Windows XP Help. Note Network security is an important issue. You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer. When using a personal firewall function provided by virus scanning or network security software Virus scanning and network security software sometimes includes a function called a personal firewall that is designed to prevent illegal access by outside entities. Depending on the software, the security level of this function may be initially set to a high level. If this high security level setting is left in effect, it may be impossible for an outside entity to access your computer. This can cause problems such as not being able to connect to the network when changing the Access Points settings. In this event, lower the security level in order to permit the network connection. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your software. Notes Pay special attention to security issues. For questions regarding firewall functions, please contact your firewall software manufacturer. 15 Note When using Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. When using Windows XP, log on as a user with administrator access privileges. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation wizard starts. 2 Click Install Driver and Software Utility. Follow the instructions of the wizard to complete the installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and Wireless Panel. z Hints For information about how to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card, see page 13. For details about how to confirm the driver installation, and how to remove the driver and Wireless Panel, see pages 67 and 70. What to do next Configure the LAN environment. When using Windows Me or Windows 2000, proceed to page 17. When using Windows XP, the Wireless Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. Proceed to page 27. 16 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Configuring the wireless LAN environment Windows Me or Windows 2000 After installation of the supplied software is complete, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts automatically. This wizard makes it easy to configure your wireless network. z Hints If you want to exit the wizard, click Cancel. Any settings you configure with the wizard can be easily changed later using the Wireless Panel. For information on how to use the Wireless Panel, see page 40. You can also configure the card without using the wizard. Refer to the Wireless LAN Online Help for details. You can also start the wizard at any time other than immediately after installation of the Wireless Panel. To do this, double-click InitSetup.exe in the folder where you installed the Wireless Panel. (The default location is C:\Program Files\Sony\Wireless Panel.) To use the product in Access Point Network connection mode, see page 18. To use the product in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, see page 25. 17 Using the product in Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode 1 Check the box Use Easy Setup Wizard and click Next. The Connection mode screen appears. 2 Select Access Point Network, and click Next. The following screen appears. 18 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 3 Configure the Network Name (SSID) and WEP items. 1 2 An explanation of the respective item is shown here. 1Network Name (SSID) This is a unique ID used to identify wireless networks. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For Peer to Peer Network connection mode and when changing an existing Network Name, you can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including symbols). z Hints Opening the Network Name drop-down list will show the Network Names of any Access Points within range. You can then select a Network Name from the list. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the Access Point. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals provided with the Access Point. 19 2WEP If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point to which you connect, check this item. When this item is checked, you also need to enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Key field. The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be configured individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. When configuring a Peer to Peer network, the setting must be the same for all computers on the network. Key If data encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as a password that enables communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured correctly can join the network. The number of characters depends on the ASCII/Hex and Length settings (see table below). ASCII/Hex ASCII Hex Length 40 bits 104 bits 40 bits 104 bits Number of characters 5 characters 13 characters 10 characters 26 characters z Hint This product supports a function called roaming which allows the creation of a wireless network with multiple Access Points for wider coverage. When using this function, configure all Access Points to the same Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings. 20 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 4 When all the items are configured, click Next. A confirmation screen showing the selected settings appears. 5 Verify that all settings are as desired, and click Next. When connection is complete, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard completion screen appears. Note If an error message is shown, read the message carefully and click Back to correct the settings. 21 6 Click Finish. icon appears in the The Wireless Panel starts automatically, and the taskbar. If the Access Point has already been configured, the setup procedure is now complete. If you want to change the Access Point settings, refer to the manuals of the Access Point for information on how to proceed. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, proceed to step 7. Note To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet, you must change the Access Point default settings. 22 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 7 When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, click the AP Setting button on the Status tab of the Wireless Panel. For information on how to open the Wireless Panel, see page 40. For information on the AP Setting button, see page 44. Your Web browser starts and displays the Access Point home page
(setup page). Notes If you are using Internet Explorer, any proxy setting will automatically be disabled for the IP address of the Access Point. When using another browser, make sure that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address. (The default IP address of the PCWA-A500 is 192.168.11.1.) The content of the Access Point home page (setup page) differs depending on the firmware version. (The illustration below shows an example for the PCWA-A500.) 23 8 Configure the Access Point according to the on-screen instructions. z Hints For details on how to configure the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point or its Online Help. Help regarding Access Point settings can be opened by clicking
. Note If you change the Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point, the settings will no longer match those of the computer and communication will be interrupted. To resume communication, the settings of the computer must be changed accordingly. 9 When Access Point settings are completed, double-click the icon in the system tray. The Wireless Panel screen appears. 10 Click the Network List tab, select a wireless network from the list, and click Register. The Register Network dialog box appears. 11 If you have enabled Data Encryption (WEP) for the Access Point in step 8, check the box WEP and enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Key field. z Hint This dialog box appears only when Dialog Format is selected in Add/Edit/
Register Network on the "Setting" tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box. 24 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 12 Click Connect. This completes the setup procedure. Using the product in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 1 When the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts, check the box Use Easy Setup Wizard and click Next. 2 Select Peer to Peer Network, and click Next. 3 Configure the Network Name (SSID), Channel, and WEP items. 1 2 3 25 An explanation of the respective item is shown here. 1Network Name (SSID) See page 19 for details. 2Channel A drop-down list appears which lets you select the radio channel to use. z Hints You can leave this setting at Auto, but to ensure low-interference transmission, you may want to use the Network List tab (page 44) of the Wireless Panel to verify the channels used by networks operating within communication range of your computer, and select a channel with low usage. When connecting to an existing Peer to Peer network, changing the channel has no effect. The channel automatically will revert to the one used by the Peer to Peer network. 3WEP See page 20 for details. 4 When all items are configured, click Next. A confirmation screen showing the selected settings appears. 5 Verify that all settings are as desired, and click Next. The network settings are activated. This process may require up to several minutes. Please wait until it is complete. 6 When the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard completion screen appears, click Finish. The wizard closes. 26 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 7 Configure the same settings at all computers participating in the network. This completes the setup procedure. z Hint For information on how to share files and printers on the network, refer to the Windows Help and documentation. Windows XP Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following steps to confirm that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. This option is selected by default. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. z Hint If Network Connections is not displayed, click Switch to Classic View. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 3 Click the Wireless Network tab. 4 Confirm that the box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked. If not, place a check mark in the box. To use the product in Access Point Network connection mode, see below. To use the product in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, see page 33. Using the product in Access Point Network connection mode 1 Click Start, and click Connect To Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 27 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears. z Hints If the computer is not connected to a wireless network, an x is shown for the Wireless Network Connection * icon in the Network Connections window. If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, see page 29. 3 From the Available Wireless Networks list in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect. z Hint The Available Wireless Networks list shows the names of Access Points within communication range of the computer. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the card. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. Because the Network Name of an Access Point may have been changed, consult your network administrator if you are not sure. 28 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 4 If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. The key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. The number of characters depends on the Key format and Key length settings (see table below). Key format Key length Number of characters ASCII Hex 40 bits 104 bits 40 bits 104 bits 5 characters 13 characters 10 characters 26 characters z Hint The data encryption (WEP) function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. When the function is enabled, only computers configured with the correct encryption key (WEP key) can join the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. When using Service Pack 1 If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, steps 3 and 4 must be performed as follows. 3 From the Available Wireless Networks list in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect. 29 4 Depending on the Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point, proceed as follows. Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is enabled Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field.
(The input is shown only as asterisks.) For verification, the same string must be entered once more in the Confirm network key field. Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is disabled Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure check box. (For security reasons, enabling data encryption is recommended.) 30 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 5 Click Connect. Connection to the Access Point is established. If the Access Point has already been configured, the setup procedure is now complete. If you want to change the Access Point settings, refer to the manuals of the Access Point for information on how to proceed. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, proceed to step 6. Note To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet, you must change the Access Point default settings. 6 When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, click the AP Setting button on the Status tab of the Wireless Panel. For information on how to open the Wireless Panel, see page 40. For information on the AP Setting button, see page 44. Your Web browser starts and displays the Access Point home page
(setup page). Notes If you are using Internet Explorer, any proxy setting will automatically be disabled for the IP address of the Access Point. When using another browser, make sure that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address. (The factory default IP address of the PCWA-A500 is 192.168.11.1.) 31 The content of the Access Point home page (setup page) differs depending on the firmware version. (The illustration below shows an example for the PCWA-A500.) 7 Configure the Access Point according to the on-screen instructions. z Hints For details on how to configure the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point or its Online Help. Help regarding Access Point settings can be opened by clicking
. Note If you change the Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point, the settings will no longer match those of the computer and communication will be interrupted. To resume communication, the settings of the computer must be changed accordingly. 8 When Access Point settings are completed, right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar, and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 32 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 9 If you have enabled Data Encryption (WEP) for the Access Point in step 7, enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. When Windows XP Service Pack 1 is installed, the same string must be entered once more in the Confirm network key field. 10 Click Connect. This completes the setup procedure. Using the product in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 1 Click Start, and click Connect To Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears. z Hint If the computer is not connected to a wireless network, an x is shown for the Wireless Network Connection * icon in the Network Connections window. 33 With Windows XP Service Pack 1 3 Click Advanced. The Wireless Network Connection * Properties dialog box appears.
(* is a number that differs according to the computer settings.) 34 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n With Windows XP Service Pack 1 4 Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears. 35 With Windows XP Service Pack 1 5 Enter the Network Name (SSID) for this network
(alphanumeric characters or symbols can be used). The Network Name (also called SSID) is a unique ID that identifies the network. When connecting to a Peer to Peer network , all computers must use the same Network Name. The Network Name can be up to 32 characters long. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. 6 Check the box Data encryption (WEP enabled) and remove the check mark from the box The key is provided for me automatically. Note The data encryption (WEP) function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. When the function is enabled, only computers configured with the correct encryption key (WEP key) can participate in the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. 36 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 7 Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. Notes When creating a new Peer to Peer Network, you can enter any character string to use as a key. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. The number of characters for the key depends on the Key format and Key length settings (see table below). Key format Key length Number of characters ASCII Hex 40 bits 104 bits 40 bits 104 bits 5 characters 13 characters 10 characters 26 characters With Windows XP Service Pack 1, you cannot select Key format or Key length. Network key If data encryption (WEP) is enabled, enter the encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as password that enables communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured correctly can join the network. The number of characters depends on the Key format and Key length settings (see table above). Key format This is the format for entering the password (WEP key) required. You can select either ASCII (alphanumeric characters, including symbols) or Hex (hexadecimal notation). Key length This is the length (bit length) of the WEP key (password) required when connecting to networks where WEP is enabled. You can select from 40 bits or 104 bits. Generally, the longer the bit length, the better the security. 8 Check the box This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used, and click OK. The Wireless Network Connection * Properties dialog box appears. 37 9 Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears. 10 Check the box Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and click Close. The Wireless Network Connection * Properties dialog box appears. 11 Click OK. The setting are saved, and the computer automatically connects to the newly registered network. z Hint For additional information on the wireless network capabilities of Windows XP, refer to Windows XP Help and Support. (Click Start, and click Help and Support, enter wireless into the Search field, and click the green arrow icon.) You may also wish to consult the Windows XP documentation. 38 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is shown by the signal level indicator in the taskbar. Signal level indicator Meaning of indicator appearance Excellent Good Poor Out of range Card not inserted
(Wireless LAN PC Card is not inserted or not recognized correctly) Peer to Peer
(Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode) Checking network information To obtain information about the network to which you are connected, proceed as follows. Double-click the signal level indicator in the taskbar. The Wireless Panel main screen appears, and information about the network connection is shown. For details about the various items, see the section Opening up the Wireless Panel (page 40). 39 Using the Wireless Panel The Wireless Panel is a software application that shows information about the communication status of the computer connected to the wireless network. Normally, the Wireless Panel runs in the background and only shows the radio signal condition by means of the signal level indicator in the taskbar. The main screen of the Wireless Panel contains more detailed information. When running under operating systems other than Windows XP, communication setup and network switching are also performed using the Wireless Panel. For more information, refer also to the Wireless LAN Quick Guide. Notes To use the Wireless Panel under Windows 2000 for modifying communication settings, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. You cannot modify settings when logged on with any other account. On a computer running Windows XP, communication setup and network switching are not performed with the Wireless Panel but with built-in functions of Windows XP. However, the Wireless Panel can be used to check the communication status. Opening the Wireless Panel To open the Wireless Panel, proceed as follows. Double-click the signal level indicator in the taskbar. The Wireless Panel appears. z Hints For information on the signal level indicator, see Checking the wireless signal strength on page 39. When you move the mouse pointer over an item in the Wireless Panel screen, a short description of that item appears. 40 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n There are three tabs on the main screen of the Wireless Panel. Status tab (page 41) Network List tab (page 44) Setting tab (page 47) Status tab 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Status indicator icon The icon type indicates the type of network to which the computer is connected. Data encryption Access Point Network Peer to Peer Network Network mode Off On 41 2 Status Shows the communication status of the wireless network. Network Name Unique ID for the wireless network to which the computer is connected. Also called SSID. Frequency Indicates the communication channel and frequency currently being used. Signal Level Indicates the signal level as a bar graph. Install the computer and Access Point so that the signal level displayed here is as high as possible. IP Address Indicates the computers IP address. In Access Point Network connection mode, if an IP address starting with 169.254. .. or if 0.0.0.0 is shown here, the Access Point and computer are not linked, or the Access Point is not connected to the Internet. For details, refer to the Wireless LAN Quick Guide or the Troubleshooting Guide. Frames Sent Shows the total number of network data frames that have been sent. Frames Received Shows the total number of network data frames that have been received. Link Rate (TX) Shows the transmission rate. Link Rate (RX) Shows the reception rate. Throughput (TX) Shows the current transmission rate and maximum transmission rate of the session in the format Current Mbps/Max. Mbps. The maximum value update frequency corresponds to the time width of the status graph. Throughput (RX) Shows the current reception rate and maximum reception rate of the session in the format Current Mbps/Max. Mbps. The maximum value update frequency corresponds to the time width of the status graph. 42 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 3 Wireless ON/OFF Wireless signal transmission can be switched on/off independently for the 802.11b (2.4 GHz) and 802.11a (5 GHz) bands. Select the On/Off status according to the environment you are in. Take special care if you are using your computer in locations where radio emissions are prohibited, such as outdoors (802.11a band) or within an aircraft
(802.11a and 802.11b bands). Be sure to set wireless signal transmission to Off with these buttons in such cases. 4 Streaming Mode button This button is shown only when using Windows XP. It allows you to temporarily suspend the Windows XP wireless configuration functions
(Wireless Zero Configuration service) in order to optimize throughput for real-time playback of streaming data. 5 Graph scale This is a scale for transmission and reception link rate and throughput. Normally, the transmission and reception throughput will be about half the link rate. 6 Status indicator graph Shows the signal level, RX link rate, and TX throughput. These parameters are useful for finding the optimum location of computer and Access Point, and for measuring throughput. 7 Renew IP button Clicking this button causes the computer to release the currently assigned IP address and obtain a new IP address. Notes When a fixed IP address has been assigned to the computer, this function cannot be used. Under Windows Me, this function cannot be used. 43 8 AP Setting button Clicking on this button starts your Web browser and displays the Access Point home page (setup page). This page lets you configure the Access Point and display status information. In Peer to Peer Network connection mode, this button cannot be used. Note The AP Setting button can only be used when you are using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500* or another 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point which supports this feature. (* As of February, 2003) 9 Show Graph/Hide Graph button Lets you turn the status graph on an off. The default setting is off. Network List The Network List tab shows a list of 802.11a/b wireless networks operating within communication range of the computer. You can select a network from this list to connect to, and you can register networks for the computer. 1 2 3 4 44 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 1 Network List All wireless networks operating within communication range are shown. Status The status of registered networks is shown as an icon. Access Points within communication range are shown as colored icons, and Access Points outside communication range are shown as gray icons. Status Network mode Access Point Network Peer to Peer Network Connected Not connected Data encryption On Data encryption Off Data encryption Off Data encryption Off Registered If the network has been registered with the Wireless Panel, a check mark is shown here. Note This is shown only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 45 Network Name (SSID) Shows the unique network ID. z Hint The Sony 2.4GHz Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 can be configured not to show the Network Name (SSID). (This is referred to as a closed system.) For a closed system Access Point, the Network Name (SSID) field in the network list will be blank. To connect to a closed system, obtain information about the Network Name
(SSID) and encryption key (WEP key) from the network administrator and use this information to register the network. When connected, the Network Name (SSID) is shown in the network list. Signal Level Shows the signal level (field strength) of the received radio signal. Higher numbers mean a better signal. Channel Shows the channel used by the respective network. If multiple networks use the same channel, communication may be impaired. 2 Wireless ON/OFF Wireless signal transmission can be switched on/off independently for the 802.11b (2.4 GHz) and 802.11a (5 GHz) bands. Select the On/Off status according to the environment you are in. Take special care if you are using your computer in locations where radio emissions are prohibited, such as outdoors (802.11a band) or within an aircraft
(802.11a and 802.11b bands). Be sure to set wireless signal transmission to Off with these buttons in such cases. 3 New/Register/Edit/Delete button New This is used when no network is selected from the list. If Dialog Format is selected in Add/Edit/Register Network on the Setting tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box, when you click this button the Registering Network dialog box appears, letting you register a new network and connect to it. Register When you select a network from the list, the button caption changes to Register. If Dialog Format is selected in Add/Edit/Register Network on the Setting tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box, when you click this button the Registering Network dialog box appears, letting you register the selected network. You can register up to 32 networks. 46 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Edit When you select a registered network from the list, the button caption changes to Edit. If Dialog Format is selected in Add/
Edit/Register Network on the Setting tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box, when you click this button the Registering Network dialog box appears, letting you change the registered settings. Delete This can be used when a registered network is selected from the list. Clicking the button brings up a confirmation message, letting you delete a registered network. (The currently connected network cannot be deleted.) Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 4 Scan button Clicking this button causes the computer to scan again for 802.11b
(2.4 GHz)/802.11a (5 GHz) wireless networks operating within communication range. The network list is updated according to the results of the scan. Setting tab The Setting tab lets you configure the Wireless Panel. 1 2 3 1 Task Tray Icon Lets you change the icon in the taskbar. 4 5 47 2 Add/Edit/Register Network This item lets you select whether various procedures such as registering a wireless network are performed by a wizard or in a dialog box (as in this manual). Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 3 Reset button Clicking this button returns all items under the Setting tab to their defaults. 4 Auto-Connect Mode When this box is checked, the computer automatically connects to the registered network with the strongest signal if the current connection is interrupted. Clicking automatic connection. brings up a list in which you can specify the priority for Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 5 Change the TCP/IP setup when Wireless LAN setup is changed Check this box if you want to automatically switch TCP/IP settings (as set under Advanced in the Registering Network dialog box) when you switch the wireless network. Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 48 Manually installing, verifying, and removing the supplied software Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually Notes When using Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. When using Windows XP, log on with a user account with administrator privileges. Exit all other Windows programs. 1 In the Sony Wireless LAN Setup Wizard dialog box, click Exit. 2 If your computer has only one PC card slot and it is currently used, copy the setup folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk of your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. The following explanation assumes that a folder called Temp was created on drive D and that the data was copied to this folder. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 3 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot of the computer. See page 13 for details. 4 Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. The actual procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. See the section specific to your operating system. 49 Windows Me:
1 Select Specify the location of the driver and click Next. 2 Check the box Specify a location. 50 3 Click Browse and specify the location of the driver in the dialog box that appears. z Hint If the WirelessLAN folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the Temp folder on drive D, enter D:\Temp\WirelessLAN. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Next. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 51 6 Click Next. The driver is installed. 7 Click Finish. Restart the computer. Windows 2000:
1 Click Next. 52 2 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next. 3 Check the box Specify a location and click Next. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 4 Click Browse and specify the location of the driver in the dialog box. z Hint If the WirelessLAN folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the Temp folder on drive D, enter D:\Temp\WirelessLAN. 5 Click OK. 53 6 Click Next. The driver is installed. 7 Click Finish. 54 Windows XP:
1 Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next. 2 Check the box Include this location in the search and click Browse. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 55 3 In the dialog box that appears, select the folder that contains the driver and click OK. z Hint If the WirelessLAN folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the Temp folder on drive D, select D:\Temp\WirelessLAN. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Next. 56 6 Click Finish. Installing the Wireless Panel manually A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n Note When using Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. When using Windows XP, log on with a user account with administrator access privileges. Before installation Install the Access Point and connect it to a power outlet when using the Access Point Network connection mode. Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. (See page 49) Exit all other Windows programs. 1 Go to the WirelessLAN folder copied from the CD-ROM and double-click Setup.exe. Depending on your computers settings, the file name Setup.exe may be displayed as Setup. If there are multiple files named Setup in the same folder, double-click the one with the following icon:
2 Click Next. 57 3 The License Agreement dialog box appears. Click Yes to accept. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears. 4 Click Next. The Wireless Panel software is installed. 5 Click Finish. Under Windows Me and Windows 2000, the message Installation is completed. Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard will be launched appears. z Hint In the following cases, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. If the driver for the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 is already installed and enabled. If the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 was installed and enabled, and then the Wireless Panel only was uninstalled and is now being reinstalled. Under Windows XP, the Wireless Panel starts automatically and the icon appears in the taskbar. Under Windows XP, installation of the Wireless Panel is now complete. 6 Click OK to start the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard. Under Windows Me and Windows 2000, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts after Wireless Panel installation is completed. What to do next Configure the wireless LAN environment. When using Windows Me or Windows 2000, proceed to page 17 When using Windows XP, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. Proceed to page 27. 58 Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation To verify that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed properly, perform the following steps. Windows Me:
1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. z Hint If the System icon is not shown, select View all Control Panel options. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 59 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases:
Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter is shown with an X or ! symbol. c Click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Network Adapters does not display Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Other devices displays Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. Repeat the installation process. 7 Confirm that the message This device is working properly. is displayed under Device status. Note If This device is working properly. is not shown, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working correctly. Perform steps 1 - 5, click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. After uninstalling, restart the computer and repeat the installation process. 60 8 Click OK to close the Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box. The System Properties dialog box appears. 9 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close Control Panel. If the computer you are using incorporates another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. 1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. z Hint If the System icon is not shown, select View all Control Panel options. 3 Click the Device Manager tab and double-click Network adapters. 4 Double-click the network adapter to disable. 5 Click the General tab, then select the Disable in this hardware profile check box. 6 Click OK to close the Properties dialog box for the network adapter to disable. The System Properties dialog box appears. 7 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Control Panel appears. 8 Click to close Control Panel. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 61 Windows 2000:
1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. 4 In the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 62 Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases:
Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter is shown with an X or ! symbol. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Network Adapters does not display Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Other devices displays Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. Repeat the installation process. 7 Confirm that the message This device is working properly. is displayed under Device status. Note If This device is working properly. is not shown, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working correctly. Perform steps 1 - 5, right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. After uninstalling, restart the computer and repeat the installation process. 8 Click OK to close the Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box. The Device Manager window appears. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 9 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 10 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Control Panel appears. 11 Click to close Control Panel. 63 If the computer you are using incorporates another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. 1 Click Start, and click Settings Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears. 2 Select the network adapter to disable. 3 On the File menu, click Disable. 4 Click window. to close the Network and Dial-up Connections Windows XP:
1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. 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. The Device Manager window appears. 4 On the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 64 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases:
Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter is shown with an X or ! symbol. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Network Adapters does not display Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Other devices displays Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. Repeat the installation process. 7 Confirm that the message This device is working properly. is displayed under Device status. Note If This device is working properly. is not shown, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working correctly. Perform steps 1 - 5, right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. After uninstalling, restart the computer and repeat the installation process. 65 8 Click OK to close the Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box. The Device Manager window appears. 9 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 10 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Control Panel appears. 11 Click to close Control Panel. If the computer you are using incorporates another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. 1 Click Start, and click Connect To Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 2 From LAN or high-speed Internet, select the network adapter to disable. 3 On the File menu, click Disable. 4 Click to close the Network Connections window. 66 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, proceed as follows. z Hint For information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 49. Windows Me:
1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If the System icon is not shown, select View all Control Panel options. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Uninstall. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK to uninstall. The message To finish removing your hardware, you must restart your computer. Do you want to restart your computer now? appears. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 67 8 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from its slot, then click Yes. The computer restarts. This completes uninstallation of the driver. Windows 2000:
Notes In Windows 2000, only users with administrator access privileges can uninstall drivers. Log onto Windows 2000 with a user account listed in Administrators. Exit all programs before running the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. 4 On the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters, and double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the Driver tab, then click Uninstall. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK. The Device Manager window appears. 8 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 68 9 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close Control Panel. Windows XP:
Notes In Windows XP, only users with administrator access privileges can uninstall drivers. Log onto Windows XP with a user account with administrator access privileges. Exit all programs before running the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. 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. The Device Manager window appears. 4 On the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters, and Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the Driver tab, then click Uninstall. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK. The Device Manager window appears. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 69 8 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 9 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close Control Panel. Uninstalling the Wireless Panel To uninstall the Wireless Panel, proceed as follows. Note Exit the Wireless Panel with the icon in the taskbar before proceeding. z Hint For information on how to install the Wireless Panel, see page 57. Windows Me:
Note Exit all programs before running the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select Wireless Panel and click Add/Remove. The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. 4 Click OK. The software uninstall process is carried out. 5 Click Finish. The uninstall process is complete. 70 Windows 2000:
Notes In Windows 2000, only users with administrator access privileges can uninstall software. Log onto Windows 2000 with a user account listed in Administrators. Exit all programs before running the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears. 3 Select Wireless Panel and click Change/Remove. The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. 4 Click OK. The software uninstall process is carried out, and then the InstallShield completion dialog box appears. 5 Click Finish. The uninstall process is complete. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 71 Windows XP:
Notes In Windows XP, only users with administrator access privileges can uninstall software. Log onto Windows XP with a user account with administrator access privileges. Exit all programs before running the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. The Add or Remove Programs window appears. z Hint If the Add or Remove Programs icon is not displayed, click Switch to Classic View. 3 Select Wireless Panel and click Change/Remove. The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. 4 Click OK. The software uninstall process is carried out, and then the maintenance completion dialog box appears. 5 Click Finish. The uninstall process is complete. 72 Precautions Safety Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the Wireless LAN PC Card, as this may damage the unit. Installation Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the following conditions:
Unstable surfaces High humidity or poor ventilation Excessive dust Direct sunlight or extreme heat Closed cars Magnetized location (near magnets, speakers, or televisions) Locations exposed to frequent vibration Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is moved directly from a cold location to a warm locations, or if it is placed in a very damp environment, moisture may condense on the parts inside. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not operate properly if moisture condensation occurs. Cleaning Clean the casing with a soft cloth, lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may damage the finish of the casing. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 73 Specifications Getting help Protocol support TCP/IP compliant Standard compliance IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b Radio frequency 5 GHz wireless network:
5.15 to 5.35 GHz (IEEE 802.11a) 2.4 GHz wireless network:
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (IEEE 802.11b)
(ISM band: IEEE 802.11b) Modulation OFDM (IEEE 802.11a compliant) DS-SS (IEEE 802.11b compliant) General Power requirements 3.3 V DC (supplied from the computer through the PC card adapter) Current Peak current at transmission: 660 mA Peak current at reception: 380 mA Connector PC Card CardBus Dimensions Approx. 2.2 0.2 4.7 inches
(Approx. 54 5 119 mm) (W H D)
(Antenna height: 0.5 inches (Approx. 11 mm)) Mass Approx. 1.7 oz. (Approx. 47 g) Operating temperature 41F to 95F (5C to 35C) (not condensed) Environment temperature 4F to 140F (20C to 60C) (not condensed) Supplied accessories See Unpacking on page 11. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 74 This section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your Wireless LAN PC Card. About Sonys Support Options Sony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN PC Card. Operating Instructions explains how to use your Wireless LAN PC Card. Troubleshooting Guide contains answers to frequently asked questions and solutions to common problems. Wireless LAN Quick Guide describes the Wireless Panel software and explains how to set up a Peer to Peer network in detail, and provides information on configuring and changing specific settings. Wireless Panel Online Help explains how to use the Wireless Panel utility software provided. The Sony Wireless LAN products support Web site http://www.sony.com/
wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN products. The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-
mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-mail form at http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/
support/pc/email.html The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back service, call 1-877-760-7669. The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless LAN products and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Glossary Access Point (Infrastructure) Network mode A method of building a wireless network using one or more Access Points. For details, see Capabilities on page 5. Channel A part of the frequency spectrum to be used for wireless communication. Only client computers and Access Points set to the same channel can communicate with each other. Client A computer connected to a LAN (Local Area Network). Also may be called a client computer. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP lets network administrators centrally manage and automate assignment of client computer IP addresses. DNS (Domain Name System) A system that translates host names into IP addresses. Networks that use the TCP/IP protocol, such as the Internet, use a set of numbers like 192.168.0.1 (IP address) to identify a computer. However, since the IP address is hard to memorize, DNS was developed to allow a name like www.sony.com to identify a computer for convenience. DNS servers manage these translations from host names into IP addresses. 75 A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n LAN (Local Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) A network that interconnects remote LANs through the Internet or telephone lines. A network which is accessible only to its members, unlike the Internet which is open to an unlimited number of people. A LAN may be built for different purposes. For example, you can build an office LAN that is accessible only to members of the same department or a home LAN that is accessible only to family members. Network Name (SSID) A wireless LAN group identifier according to the IEEE 802.11 standard. SSID stands for Service Set ID. The Network Name can be set individually for each Access Point and Peer to Peer Network to connect to. When roaming among multiple Access Points is used, all Access Points must be configured for the same Network Name (SSID) and WEP encryption key. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) TCP/IP is the network communications protocol that is used to communicate over the Internet. TCP is a connection-oriented protocol for establishing reliable, sequenced data transfer. TCP ensures that data reaches its destination. IP assembles and addresses data packets for transmission to their network destinations. 76 Troubleshooting Read the Troubleshooting section of this guide before calling Sony Customer Information Services. If you still cannot resolve your issue after reading this section, call Sony Customer Information Services. Symptom Cause/Remedy My computer does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card. I cannot access the Internet. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not be properly inserted into the PC card slot of your computer. c Check that the Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted in the proper direction, then push it in as far as it will go. The Access Point is not connected. c Follow the instructions in the Access Point Operating Instructions to connect it properly. The Wireless LAN PC Card is not properly inserted into your computer. c See the instructions on page 13 of this manual to insert it properly. Communication between the Access Point and your computer are not established. c Check the communication status using the Wireless Panel. For details on how to check the status, see Checking the communication status (page 39). The Access Point is not properly configured. c Configure the Access Point with the connection method of your choice. Distance between computer and Access Point is too great. The maximum allowable distance is about 150 feet for 802.11a and 100 feet for 802.11b line of sight, but this will vary depending on usage conditions. c Check the signal level indicator in the taskbar. If the level is low, bring the computer and Access Point closer together. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 77 Cause/Remedy There is interference with other Access Points. c Try changing the Access Point channel setting. The network is handling a large amount of simultaneous traffic. c Try again when the network load is lower. Communication distance is long. c Reduce the communication distance. There are obstacles (objects blocking radio transmission) within the communication range. c Remove the obstacles or change the installation location. Channel 14 is used for the IEEE 802.11b band. c Channel 14 is limited to 2 Mbps. c When using an Access Point, reset the Access Point to its defaults. For further information about how to reset the Access Point, see the Access Point Operating Instructions. c When using a Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, delete the network settings registered on each computer connected to the network, then reconfigure the computers wireless network settings. The actual communication distance depends on the installation site and surrounding conditions. c Move your computer closer to the Access Point. Symptom Data transfer speed is slow I cannot remember the WEP Key. Distance between Access Point and computer is less than 150 feet (IEEE 802.11a) and 100 feet (IEEE 802.11b), but communication is not possible. 78 The Sony Wireless LAN products support Web site http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN products. The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-mail form at http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/pc/email.html The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back service, call 1-877-760-7669. The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless LAN products and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Printed on chlorine-free 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan
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4-672-859-11(1) Operating Instructions IEEE802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700 2003 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCWA-C700 Serial No.______________ CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8PCWAC700 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 2 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No: PCWA-C700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Safety Information WARNING Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the warranty. Do not use this equipment on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. If using the equipment near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from the pacemaker. Do not use this equipment in an aircraft, as doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. Make sure you remove the equipment from the PC card slot before carrying your computer onto an aircraft. When using the unit with 802.11a (5 GHz), use it indoors. Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on the unit when it is inserted in your computer as this could damage the unit and/or your computer. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Install and connect this product by following descriptions in its Operating Instructions and Quick Install Guide before using it. This equipment generates and radiates radio-
frequency energy. SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) for this device was measured in accordance with FCC OET Bulletin 65, Supplement C and guidelines established in IEEE C95.1-1991. The user is advised to maintain a distance of at least 3 mm from the antenna of this device while it is in use. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Ehternet is a registered trademark of Xerox Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. About the supplied software THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END-
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the software manual in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this product. In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it at SONYs option or issue a refund; however, SONY bears no other responsibility. The software provided with this product cannot be used with equipment other than that which is designated for use with. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. Program 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony Corporation, 2000-2003 Atheros Communications, Inc., All Rights Reserved Documentation 2003 Sony Corporation Notes The user interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. This manual is written based on the assumption that you are familiar with basic operations of the Windows operating system. For computer operations, refer to manuals that come with your computer. In this manual, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me. In this manual, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP. 3 Table of contents Overview ............................................... 5 Capabilities .................................... 5 System requirements ..................... 9 Documentation and Help file............... 10 Removing the supplied software ......... 63 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver ............................... 63 Uninstalling the Wireless Panel .. 66 Additional information Precautions .......................................... 69 Specifications ...................................... 70 Getting help ......................................... 70 Glossary ............................................... 71 Troubleshooting ................................... 73 Getting started Unpacking............................................ 11 Supplied software ........................ 11 Names of parts ..................................... 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card ........................................... 13 To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card ................................... 14 If your computer has two PC Card slots .......................................... 14 Software setup Installing the supplied software ........... 15 Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver ............................... 15 Installing the Wireless Panel ....... 22 Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation ..................... 24 Wireless LAN connection Configuring the wireless LAN environment .................................... 31 Windows Me or Windows 2000 ......................... 31 Windows XP ............................... 41 Checking the communication status .... 53 Checking the wireless signal strength .................................... 53 Checking network information ... 53 Using the Wireless Panel ..................... 54 Calling up the Wireless Panel main screen ....................................... 54 4 Overview Capabilities The IEEE802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700*1 is a PC Card type wireless network card. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. The supplied Wireless Panel software lets you easily configure the card for multiple networks. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode and Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) connection mode. This greatly facilitates use of the card in various environments and for a range of applications. z Hints The network mode can be easily switched using the supplied Wireless Panel software. To use the card in Access Point Network connection mode, a separately available 802.11a/b Wireless LAN Access Point*2 is required. With Windows Me or Windows 2000:
Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) connection mode
*1 In this documentation, the IEEE802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700 is referred to as Wireless LAN PC Card.
*2 If using the separately available 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500
(February, 2003), refer also to the Quick Start Guide supplied with the unit. 5 With Windows XP:
Available Wireless Networks Windows XP Service Pack 1:
Available Wireless Networks 6 Accessing the Internet from various points within your home (Access Point Network connection mode) With a separately available Access Point you can easily build a wireless network. By connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you can access the Internet from the living room, bedroom, or any other convenient location in the house. Equipping multiple computers with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to exchange files between the computers via the Access Point. Internet Access Point POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 ISP DSL modem Cable modem ISDN router z Hint The illustration above shows an example of a system configuration using Access Point Network connection mode. Two computers with Wireless LAN PC Cards communicate with the Access Point, which is connected to an Ethernet LAN via a hub. 7 Smooth movie streaming playback*
(in Peer to Peer connection mode) Peer to Peer connection mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows playback of streaming data and file sharing also in locations where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present. Notes Weak radio conditions may cause video playback interruptions. Smooth movie streaming playback is only possible when using 802.11a (5 GHz).
* A method of playing a file while the download is still in progress. 8 System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met:
Windows PC:
128 MB RAM or more Card Bus compliant PC Card slot CD-ROM drive (for software installation) Operating system:
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Display:
High color (16 bit color) or higher, 800 400 pixels or higher Notes Correct operation is not assured for all computers, even if satisfying the above system requirements. Correct operation in an OS upgrade environment is not assured, except for factory provided Windows XP upgrade packages for Sony VAIO series computers. For Internet access via the wireless LAN, a 802/11a/b Wireless LAN Access Point
(available separately) is required. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for Internet access. 9 Documentation and Help file This product comes with the following documentation and help files. Quick Install Guide Contains information about how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Also explains how to install and set up the supplied Wireless Panel software. All basic settings can be made using the steps outlined in this guide. You should refer to this guide first. Wireless LAN Quick Guide Contains detailed information about the Wireless Panel software and instructions for setting up a Peer to Peer network. This guide provides information on configuring and changing specific settings. Troubleshooting Guide Contains answers to frequently asked questions and commonly encountered problems. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for additional information. Also go through the points listed here before contacting Sony Customer Information Services Center. Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for additional information. Wireless Panel Online Help This is the Online Help of the supplied Wireless Panel software. Refer to this help for instructions on how to use the software. Access the Wireless Panel Online Help as follows:
1 Install the Wireless Panel software, following the instructions in this manual or in the Quick Install Guide. 2 Start the Wireless Panel. 3 Right-click the Wireless Panel icon in the system tray (notification area in Windows XP), and select Help from the shortcut menu. z Hint You can also access Help by clicking the icon on the Wireless Panel title bar. 10 Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items:
Wireless PC Card PCWA-C700 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d CD-ROM (Setup disc) Quick Install Guide Wireless LAN Quick Guide Troubleshooting Guide Operating Instructions Warranty Card PC Card case CD-ROM (Setup disc) Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Wireless LAN PC Card driver This software is required for operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is a software utility that lets you configure the computer for the wireless LAN and monitor the communication status. The software is also used to switch between networks to connect to. Normally, the Wireless Panel appears as an icon in the system tray
(notification area in Windows XP) which shows the communication status. When using the unit for the first time, see page 21 of this manual or refer to the separate Quick Install Guide for information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and the Wireless Panel. Notes To install the supplied software on a computer running Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. To install the supplied software on a computer running Windows XP, log on with a user account with administrator privileges. You cannot install the software or modify settings when logged on with any other account. To change any of the Wireless Panel settings on a computer running Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. You cannot modify settings when logged on with any other account. 11 Names of parts 1 1 Indicator Indicator modes and operation status Color Lighting pattern Status Green *1 Orange *2 Rapid flashing Lit Rapid flashing Lit Red Flashing Off Communication in progress Communication standby
(Communication is possible but no data are being sent or received.) Communication in progress Communication standby
(Communication is possible but no data are being sent or received.) Connection not established
(PC Card is functioning properly, but connection to network has not been established.) PC Card is not powered
*1 802.11b (2.4 GHz) wireless LAN operation
*2 802.11a (5 GHz) wireless LAN operation 12 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card If you are inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card into the computer for the first time, refer to the Quick Install Guide. This section only explains how to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your computer and how to remove it. You do not need to turn off your computer when inserting or removing the Wireless LAN PC Card. G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Proceed as follows. 1 If your computer has a PC card slot protector, remove it from the computer. (Some computers have such a protector to prevent damage to the PC card slot while not in use.) 2 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the PC card slot. Note If your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. Also refer to the section If your computer has two PC Card slots on page 19. Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit easily, do not force it in. Take the card out and try reinserting it. Insert in arrow direction To PC Card slot If your computer is turned on when you insert the Wireless LAN PC card, the driver installation wizard will start automatically. For information on driver installation, see page 21 of this manual or refer to the Quick Install Guide. 13 To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Exit any software that uses the wireless LAN. 2 Safely remove hardware according to the documentation of your computer. 3 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card according to the documentation of your computer. If your computer has two PC Card slots Notes When using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. If you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you usually use, the computer treats the card as a new device and automatically begins installing device drivers for it. Completing the driver installation makes it possible to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in that slot. For details on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, refer to the separate Quick Install Guide. (For instructions on how to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 38 of this manual.) z Hint If you are using Windows Me or Windows 2000, you can register up to 32 networks for each PC card slot. However, you have to register each network individually. You cannot share the settings across slots. 14 Installing the supplied software Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver Before you start... If your computer has only one PC card slot and it is currently used, copy the WirelessLAN folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk of the computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. The following explanation assumes that a folder called Temp was created on drive D and that the data were copied to this folder. S o f t w a r e s e t u p Note When using Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. When using Windows XP, log on with a user account with administrator privileges. 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot of the computer. See page 14 for details. Note When using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. When you insert the Wireless LAN PC card, the driver installation wizard starts automatically. 2 Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. The actual procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. Please refer to the section for the operating system you are using. 15 Windows Me:
1 Check the box Specify the location of the driver and click Next. 2 Check the box Specify a location. 16 3 Click Browse and specify the location of the driver in the dialog box that appears. z Hint If the WirelessLAN folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the Temp folder on drive D, enter D:\Temp\WirelessLAN. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Next. S o f t w a r e s e t u p 17 6 Click Next. The driver is installed. 7 Click Finish. Restart the computer according to the prompts. Windows 2000:
1 Click Next. 18 2 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next. S o f t w a r e s e t u p 3 Check the box Specify a location and click Next. 4 Click Browse and specify the location of the driver in the dialog box. z Hint If the WirelessLAN folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the Temp folder on drive D, enter D:\Temp\WirelessLAN. 5 Click OK. 19 6 Click Next. The driver is installed. 7 Click Finish. Windows XP:
1 Check the box Install from a list or specific location and click Next. 20 2 Check the box Include this location in the search and click Browse. S o f t w a r e s e t u p 3 In the dialog box that appears, select the folder that contains the driver and click OK. z Hint If the WirelessLAN folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the Temp folder on drive D, select D:\Temp\WirelessLAN. 4 Click OK. 21 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. Installing the Wireless Panel Note When using Windows 2000, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. When using Windows XP, log on with a user account with administrator privileges. Before installation Install the Access Point and connect it to a power outlet when using the Access Point Network connection mode. Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. (See page 21) Exit all other Windows programs. 22 1 Go to the WirelessLAN folder copied from the CD-ROM and double-click Setup.exe. Depending on your computers settings, the file name Setup.exe may be displayed as Setup. If there are multiple files named Setup in the same folder, double-click the one with the following icon:
2 Click Next. 3 The License Agreement dialog box appears. Click Yes to accept. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears. S o f t w a r e s e t u p 4 Click Next. The Wireless Panel software is installed. 5 Click Finish. Under Windows Me and Windows 2000, the message Installation is completed. Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard will be launched appears. Proceed to step 6. z Hint In the following cases, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. If the driver for the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 is already installed and enabled. If the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 was installed and enabled, and then the Wireless Panel only was uninstalled and is now being reinstalled. Under Windows XP, the Wireless Panel starts automatically and the icon appears in the notification area. Under Windows XP, installation of the Wireless Panel is now complete. 6 Click OK to start the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard. Under Windows Me and Windows 2000, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts after Wireless Panel installation is completed. 23 What to do next Configure the wireless LAN environment. When using Windows Me or Windows 2000, proceed to page 45. When using Windows XP, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. Proceed to page 54. Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card driver installation To verify that the Wireless LAN PC Card driver has been installed properly, perform the following steps. Windows Me:
1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. z Hint If the System icon is not shown, select View all Control Panel options. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 24 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. S o f t w a r e s e t u p Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases:
Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter is shown with an X or ! symbol. c Click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Network Adapters does not display Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Other devices displays Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. Repeat the installation process. 7 Confirm that the message This device is working properly. is displayed under Device status. Note If This device is working properly. is not shown, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working correctly. Perform steps 1 - 5, click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. After uninstalling, restart the computer and repeat the installation process. 25 8 Click OK to close the Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box. The System Properties dialog box appears. 9 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. The Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close the Control Panel. If the computer you are using incorporates another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. 1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. z Hint If the System icon is not shown, select View all Control Panel options. 3 Click the Device Manager tab and double-click Network adapters. 4 Double-click the network adapter to disable. 5 Click the General tab, then select the Disable in this hardware profile check box. 6 Click OK to close the Properties dialog box for the network adapter to disable. The System Properties dialog box appears again. 7 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. The Control Panel appears again. 8 Click to close the Control Panel. 26 Windows 2000:
1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. 4 In the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. S o f t w a r e s e t u p 27 Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases:
Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter is shown with an X or ! symbol. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Network Adapters does not display Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Other devices displays Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. Repeat the installation process. 7 Confirm that the message This device is working properly. is displayed under Device status. Note If This device is working properly. is not shown, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working correctly. Perform steps 1 - 5, right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. After uninstalling, restart the computer and repeat the installation process. 8 Click OK to close the Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box. The Device Manager window appears. 9 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 10 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. The Control Panel appears. 11 Click to close the Control Panel. 28 S o f t w a r e s e t u p If the computer you are using incorporates another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. 1 From the Start menu, click Settings Network and Dial-
up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears. 2 Select the network adapter to disable. 3 From the File menu, select Disable. 4 Click window. to close the Network and Dial-up Connections Windows XP:
1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. 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. The Device Manager window appears. 4 In the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 29 6 Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly in the following cases:
Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter is shown with an X or ! symbol. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter and click Remove to uninstall the driver. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Network Adapters does not display Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. Then repeat the installation process. Double-clicking Other devices displays Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. c Right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. Repeat the installation process. 7 Confirm that the message This device is working properly. is displayed under Device status. Note If This device is working properly. is not shown, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working correctly. Perform steps 1 - 5, right-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Remove to uninstall the driver. After uninstalling, restart the computer and repeat the installation process. 30 8 Click OK to close the Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box. The Device Manager window appears. 9 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 10 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. The Control Panel appears. 11 Click to close the Control Panel. If the computer you are using incorporates another Ethernet interface besides the Wireless LAN PC Card, disable the other interface as follows. S o f t w a r e s e t u p 1 Click Start, and click Connect To Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 2 From LAN or high-speed Internet, select the network adapter to disable. 3 From the File menu, select Disable. 4 Click to close the Network Connections window. 31 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Configuring the wireless LAN environment Windows Me or Windows 2000 After installation of the Wireless Panel is completed, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts automatically. This wizard makes it easy to configure your wireless network. z Hints If you want to exit the wizard, click Cancel. Any settings you configure with the wizard can be easily changed later using the Wireless Panel. For information on how to use the Wireless Panel, see page 68. You can also configure the card without using the wizard. Refer to the Wireless LAN Online Help for details. You can also start the wizard at any time other than immediately after installation of the Wireless Panel. To do this, double-click InitSetup.exe in the folder where you installed the Wireless Panel. (The default location is C:\Program Files\Sony\Wireless Panel.) To use the card in Access Point Network connection mode, see page 40. To use the card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, see page 47. 31 Using the product in Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode 1 Check the box Use Easy Setup Wizard and click Next. The Connection mode screen appears. 2 Select Access Point Network, and click Next. The following screen appears. 32 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 3 Configure the Network Name (SSID) and WEP items. 1 2 An explanation of the respective item is shown here. 1Network Name (SSID) This is a unique ID used to identify wireless networks. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For Peer to Peer Network connection mode and when changing an existing Network Name, you can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including symbols). zHints Opening the Network Name drop-down list will show the Network Names of any Access Points within range. You can then select a Network Name from the list. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the unit. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals provided with the Access Point. 33 2WEP If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point to which to connect, check this item. When this item is checked, you also need to enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Key field. The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, please refer to the documentation of the Access Point. When configuring a Peer to Peer network, the setting must be the same for all computers in the network. Key If data encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as password that enables communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured correctly can participate in the network. The number of characters depends on the ASCII/Hex and Length settings (see table below). ASCII/Hex 40 bits 104 bits ASCII Hex 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters z Hint This product supports a function called roaming which allows the creation of a wireless network with multiple Access Points for wider coverage. When using this function, configure all Access Points to the same Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings. 34 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 4 When all items have been set, click Next. A confirmation screen showing the selected settings appears. 5 Verify that all settings are as desired, and click Next. When connection is complete, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard completion screen appears. Note If an error message is shown, read the message carefully and click Back to correct the settings. 35 6 Click Finish. icon appears in The Wireless Panel starts up automatically, and the the system tray of the computer. If the Access Point has already been configured, the setup procedure is now complete. If you want to change the Access Point settings, refer to the documentation of the Access Point for information on how to proceed. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, proceed to step 7. Note To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet, you must change the Access Point factory default settings. 36 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 7 When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, click the AP Setting button under the Status tab of the Wireless Panel. For information on how to call up the Wireless Panel, see page 68. For information on the AP Setting button, see page 72. Your Web browser starts and displays the Access Point home page
(setup page). Notes If you are using Internet Explorer, any proxy setting will automatically be disabled for the IP address of the Access Point. When using another browser, make sure that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address. (The factory default IP address of the PCWA-A500 is 192.168.11.1.) The content of the Access Point home page (setup page) differs depending on the firmware version. (The illustration below shows an example for the PCWA-A500.) 37 8 Configure the Access Point according to the onscreen instructions. z Hints For details on how to configure the Access Point, refer to the documentation of the Access Point or its Online Help. Help regarding Access Point settings can be called up by clicking
. Note If you change the Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point, the settings will no longer match those of the computer and communication will be interrupted. To resume communication, the settings of the computer must be changed accordingly. 9 When Access Point settings are completed, double-click the icon in the system tray. The Wireless Panel screen appears. 10 Click the Network tab, select a wireless network from the list, and click Register. The Register Network dialog box appears. 11 If you have enabled Data Encryption (WEP) for the Access Point in step 8, check the box WEP and enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Key field. z Hint This dialog box appears only when Dialog Format is selected in Add/Edit/
Register Network on the "Setting" tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box. 38 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 12 Click Connect. This completes the setup procedure. Using the product in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 1 When the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts, check the box Use Easy Setup Wizard and click Next. 2 Select Peer to Peer Network, and click Next. 3 Configure the Network Name (SSID), Channel, and WEP items. 1 2 3 39 An explanation of the respective item is shown here. 1Network Name (SSID) See page 47 for details. 2Channel A drop-down list appears which lets you select the radio channel to use. z Hints You can leave this setting at Auto, but to ensure low-interference transmission, you may want to use the Network List tab (page 72) of the Wireless Panel to verify the channels used by networks operating within communication range of your computer, and select a channel with low usage. When connecting to an existing Peer to Peer network, changing the channel has no effect. The channel automatically will revert to the one used by the Peer to Peer network. 3WEP See page 47 for details. 4 When all items have been set, click Next. A confirmation screen showing the selected settings appears. 5 Verify that all settings are as desired, and click Next. The network settings are activated. This process may require up to several minutes. Please wait until it is complete. 6 When the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard completion screen appears, click Finish. The wizard closes. 40 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 7 Establish the same settings at all computers participating in the network. This completes the setup procedure. z Hint For information on how to share files and printers on the network, refer to the Windows Help and documentation. Windows XP Note Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card Perform the following steps to confirm that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. This option is selected as the default setting of Windows XP. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. z Hint If Network Connections is not displayed, click Switch to Classic View. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 3 Click the Wireless Network tab. 4 Confirm that the box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked. If not, place a check mark in the box. To use the card in Access Point Network connection mode, see below. To use the card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, see page xx. Using the product in Access Point Network connection mode 1 Click Start, and click Connect To -- Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 41 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears. z Hints If the computer is not connected to a wireless network, an x is shown for the Wireless Network Connection * icon in the Network Connections window. If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, see page 56. 3 From the Available Wireless Networks list in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect. z Hint The Available Wireless Networks list shows the names of Access Points within communication range of the computer. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the unit. For details on the position of the label and other information, please refer to the documentation of the Access Point. Because the Network Name of an Access Point may have been changed, consult your network administrator if you are not sure. 42 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 4 If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. The key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. The number of characters depends on the Key format and Key length settings (see table below). Key format 40 bits 104 bits ASCII Hex 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters z Hint The data encryption (WEP) function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. When the function is enabled, only computers configured with the correct encryption key (WEP key) can participate in the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, please refer to the documentation of the Access Point. When using Service Pack 1 If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, steps 3 and 4 must be performed as follows. 3 From the Available Wireless Networks list in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect. 43 4 Depending on the Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point, proceed as follows. Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is enabled Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field.
(The input is shown only as asterisks.) For verification, the same string must be entered once more in the Re-enter WEP Key field. Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is disabled Check the box Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. (For security reasons, enabling data encryption is recommended.) 44 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 5 Click Connect. Connection to the Access Point is established. If the Access Point has already been configured, the setup procedure is now complete. If you want to change the Access Point settings, refer to the documentation of the Access Point for information on how to proceed. When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, proceed to step 6. Note To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet, you must change the Access Point factory default settings. 6 When using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, click the AP Setting button under the Status tab of the Wireless Panel. For information on how to call up the Wireless Panel, see page 68. For information on the AP Setting button, see page 72. Your Web browser starts and displays the Access Point home page
(setup page). Notes If you are using Internet Explorer, any proxy setting will automatically be disabled for the IP address of the Access Point. When using another browser, make sure that the browser does not use a proxy server for the Access Point IP address. (The factory default IP address of the PCWA-A500 is 192.168.11.1.) 45 The content of the Access Point home page (setup page) differs depending on the firmware version. (The illustration below shows an example for the PCWA-A500.) 7 Configure the Access Point according to the onscreen instructions. z Hints For details on how to configure the Access Point, refer to the documentation of the Access Point or its Online Help. Help regarding Access Point settings can be called up by clicking
. Note If you change the Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point, the settings will no longer match those of the computer and communication will be interrupted. To resume communication, the settings of the computer must be changed accordingly. 8 When Access Point settings are completed, right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray, and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. 46 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 9 If you have enabled Data Encryption (WEP) for the Access Point in step 7, enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. When Windows XP Service Pack 1 is installed, the same string must be entered once more in the Re-enter WEP Key field. 10 Click Connect. This completes the setup procedure. Using the product in Peer to Peer Network connection mode 1 Click Start, and click Connect To Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears. z Hint If the computer is not connected to a wireless network, an x is shown for the Wireless Network Connection * icon in the Network Connections window. 47 With Windows XP Service Pack 1 3 Click Advanced. The Wireless Network Connection * Properties dialog box appears.
(* is a number that differs according to the computer settings.) 48 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n With Windows XP Service Pack 1 4 Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears. 49 With Windows XP Service Pack 1 5 Enter the Network Name (SSID) for this network
(alphanumeric characters or symbols can be used). The Network Name (also called SSID) is a unique ID that identifies the network. When connecting to a Peer to Peer network , all computers must use the same Network Name. The Network Name can be up to 32 characters long. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. 6 Check the box Data encryption (WEP enabled) and remove the check mark from the box The key is provided for me automatically. Note The data encryption (WEP) function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. When the function is enabled, only computers configured with the correct encryption key (WEP key) can participate in the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. 50 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 7 Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. Notes When newly creating a Peer to Peer Network, you can enter any character string to use as a key. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. The number of characters for the key depends on the Key format and Key length settings (see table below). Key format 40 bits 104 bits ASCII Hex 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters With Windows XP Service Pack 1, you cannot select Key format or Key length. Network key If data encryption (WEP) is enabled, enter the encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as password that enables communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured correctly can participate in the network. The number of characters depends on the Key format and Key length settings (see table above). Key format This is the format for entering the password (WEP key) required. You can select either ASCII (alphanumeric characters, including symbols) or Hex (hexadecimal notation). Key length This is the length (bit length) for the WEP key (password) required when connecting to networks where WEP is enabled. You can select from 40 bits or 104 bits. Generally, the longer the bit length, the better the security. 8 Check the box This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used, and click OK. The Wireless Network Connection * Properties dialog box appears again. 51 9 Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears. 10 Check the box Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and click Close. The Wireless Network Connection * Properties dialog box appears again. 11 Click OK. The setting are saved, and the computer automatically connects to the newly registered network. z Hint For additional information on the wireless network capabilities of Windows XP, refer to Windows XP Help and Support. (From the Start menu, click Help and Support, enter wireless into the Search field, and click the green arrow icon.) You may also wish to consult the Windows XP documentation. 52 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is shown by the reception level indicator in the task tray. Reception level indicator Meaning of indicator appearance Excellent Good Poor Out of range Card not inserted
(Wireless LAN PC Card is not inserted or not recognized correctly) Peer to Peer
(Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode) Checking network information To obtain information about the network to which you are connected, proceed as follows. Double-click the reception level indicator in the task tray. The Wireless Panel main screen appears, and information about the network connection is shown. For details about the various items, see the section Calling up the Wireless Panel main screen (page 68). 53 Using the Wireless Panel The Wireless Panel is a software application that shows information about the communication status of the computer connected to the wireless network. Normally, the Wireless Panel runs in the background and only shows the radio signal condition by means of the reception level indicator in the system tray (notification area in Windows XP). The main screen of the Wireless Panel contains more detailed information. When running under operating systems other than Windows XP, communication setup and network switching are also performed using the Wireless Panel. For more information, refer also to the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide. Notes To use the Wireless Panel under Windows 2000 for modifying communication settings, log on with a user account listed in Administrators. You cannot modify settings when logged on with any other account. On a computer running Windows XP, communication setup and network switching are not performed with the Wireless Panel but with built-in functions of Windows XP. However, the Wireless Panel can be used to check the communication status. Calling up the Wireless Panel main screen To call up the Wireless Panel main screen, proceed as follows. Double-click the reception level indicator in the system tray (notification area in Windows XP). The Wireless Panel main screen appears. z Hints For information on the reception level indicator, see Checking the wireless signal strength on page 66. When you move the mouse pointer over an item in the Wireless Panel screen, a short description of that item appears. 54 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n There are three tabs on the main screen of the Wireless Panel. Status tab (page 69) Network List tab (page 72) Setting tab (page 75) Status tab 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Status indicator icon The icon type indicates the type of network to which the computer is connected. Data encryption Access Point Network Peer to Peer Network Network mode Off On 55 2 Status Shows the communication status of the wireless network. Network Name Unique ID for the wireless network to which the computer is connected. Also called SSID. Frequency Indicates the communication channel and frequency currently being used. Signal Level Indicates the signal level as a bar graph. Install the computer and Access Point so that the signal level displayed here is as high as possible. IP Address Indicates the computers IP address. In Access Point mode, if an IP address starting with 169.254. .. or if 0.0.0.0 is shown here, the Access Point and computer are not linked, or the Access Point is not connected to the Internet. For details, refer to the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide or to the separate Troubleshooting Guide. Frames Sent Shows the total number of network data frames that have been sent. Frames Received Shows the total number of network data frames that have been received. Link Rate (TX) Shows the transmission rate. Link Rate (RX) Shows the reception rate. Throughput (TX) Shows the current transmission rate and maximum transmission rate of the session in the format Current Mbps/Max. Mbps. The maximum value update frequency corresponds to the time width of the status graph. Throughput (RX) Shows the current reception rate and maximum reception rate of the session in the format Current Mbps/Max. Mbps. The maximum value update frequency corresponds to the time width of the status graph. 56 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 3 Wireless ON/OFF Wireless signal transmission can be switched on/off independently for the 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and 5 GHz (802.11a) band. Select the On/Off status according to the environment you are in. Take special care if you are using your computer in locations where radio emissions are prohibited, such as outdoors (5 GHz band) or within an aircraft (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band). Be sure to set wireless signal transmission to Off with these buttons in such cases. 4 Streaming Mode button This button is shown only when using Windows XP. It allows you to temporarily suspend the Windows XP wireless configuration functions
(Wireless Zero Configuration service) in order to optimize throughput for real-time playback of streaming data. 5 Graph scale This is a scale for transmission and reception link rate and throughput. Normally, the transmission and reception throughput will be about half the link rate. 6 Status indicator graph Shows the reception level, RX link rate, and TX throughput. These parameters are useful for finding the optimum location of computer and Access Point, and for measuring throughput. 7 Renew IP button Clicking this button causes the computer to release the currently assigned IP address and obtain a new IP address. Notes When a fixed IP address has been assigned to the computer, this function cannot be used. Under Windows Me, this function cannot be used. 57 8 AP Setting button Clicking on this button starts your Web browser and displays the Access Point home page (setup page). This page lets you configure the Access Point and display status information. In Peer to Peer Network connection mode, this button cannot be used. Note The AP Setting button can only be used when you are using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500* or another 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point which supports this feature. (* As of February, 2003) 9 Show Graph/Hide Graph button Lets you turn the status graph on an off. The default setting is off. Network List The Network List tab shows a list of 802.11a/b wireless networks operating within communication range of the computer. You can select a network from this list to connect to, and you can register networks for the computer. 1 2 3 4 58 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 1 Network List All wireless networks operating within communication range are shown. Status The status of registered networks is shown as an icon. Access Points within communication range are shown as colored icons, and Access Points outside communication range are shown as gray icons. Status Network mode Access Point Network Peer to Peer Network Connected Not connected Data encryption On Data encryption Off Data encryption Off Data encryption Off Registered If the network has been registered with the Wireless Panel, a check mark is shown here. Note This is shown only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. Network Name (SSID) Shows the unique network ID. Signal Level Shows the signal level (field strength) of the received radio signal. Higher numbers mean better reception. 59 Channel Shows the channel used by the respective network. If multiple networks use the same channel, communication may be impaired. z Hint The Sony 2.4GHz Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 can be configured not to show the Network Name (SSID). (This is referred to as a closed system.) For a closed system Access Point, the Network Name (SSID) field in the network list will be blank. To connect to a closed system, obtain information about the Network Name
(SSID) and encryption key (WEP key) from the network administrator and use this information to register the network. When connected, the Network Name (SSID) is shown in the network list. 2 Wireless ON/OFF Wireless signal transmission can be switched on/off independently for the 802.11b (2.4 GHz ) and 802.11a (5 GHz) band. Select the On/Off status according to the environment you are in. Take special care if you are using your computer in locations where radio emissions are prohibited, such as outdoors (802.11a band) or within an aircraft
(802.11a and 802.11b band). Be sure to set wireless signal transmission to Off with these buttons in such cases. 3 New/Register/Edit/Delete button New This is used when no network is selected from the list. If Dialog Format is selected in Add/Edit/Register Network on the Setting tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box, when you click this button the Registering Network dialog box appears, letting you register a new network and connect to it. Register When you select a network from the list, the button caption changes to Register. If Dialog Format is selected in Add/Edit/Register Network on the Setting tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box, when you click this button the Registering Network dialog box appears, letting you register the selected network. You can register up to 32 networks. Edit When you select a registered network from the list, the button caption changes to Edit. If Dialog Format is selected in Add/
Edit/Register Network on the Setting tab of the Wireless Panel dialog box, when you click this button the Registering Network dialog box appears, letting you change the registered settings. 60 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Delete This can be used when a registered network is selected from the list. Clicking the button brings up a confirmation message, letting you delete a registered network. (The currently connected network cannot be deleted.) Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 4 Scan button Clicking this button causes the computer to scan again for 802.11b
(2.4 GHz)/802.11a (5 GHz) wireless networks operating within communication range. The network list is updated according to the results of the scan. Setting tab The Setting tab lets you configure the Wireless Panel. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Task Tray Icon Lets you change the icon in the system tray (task tray). 2 Add/Edit/Register Network This item lets you select whether various utility procedures such as registering a wireless network are performed in wizard style or dialog box style (as used in this documentation). Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 61 3 Reset button Clicking this button returns all items under the Setting tab to the default condition. 4 Auto-Connect Mode When this box is checked, the computer will automatically connect to the registered network with the strongest signal if the current connection is interrupted. Clicking automatic connection. brings up a list in which you can specify the priority for Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 5 Change the TCP/IP setup when Wireless LAN setup is changed Check this box if you want to automatically switch TCP/IP settings (as set under Advanced in the Registering Network dialog box) when you switch the wireless network. Note This function is available only under Windows Me and Windows 2000. 62 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Removing the supplied software Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver To uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, proceed as follows. z Hint For information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 21 of this manual or refer to the separate Quick Install Guide. Windows Me:
1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If the System icon is not shown, select View all Control Panel options. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter, then click Uninstall. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK to uninstall. The message To finish removing your hardware, you must restart your computer. Do you want to restart your computer now? appears. 63 8 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from its slot, then click Yes. The system restarts. This completes uninstallation of the driver. Windows 2000:
Notes In Windows 2000, only users with administrator privileges can uninstall drivers. Log onto Windows 2000 with a user account listed in Administrators. Exit all programs before starting the uninstall process. 1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. 4 In the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters, and double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the Driver tab, then click Uninstall. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK. The Device Manager window appears. 8 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 64 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n 9 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. The Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close the Control Panel. Windows XP:
Notes In Windows XP, only users with administrator privileges can uninstall drivers. Log onto Windows XP with a user account with administrator privileges. Exit all programs before starting the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. 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. The Device Manager window appears. 4 In the View menu, click View devices by type. 5 Double-click Network adapters, and Double-click Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter. The Sony 802.11a/b Wireless Network Adapter Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the Driver tab, then click Uninstall. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK. The Device Manager window appears. 65 8 Click to close the Device Manager window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 9 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. The Control Panel appears. 10 Click to close the Control Panel. Uninstalling the Wireless Panel To uninstall the Wireless Panel, proceed as follows. zHint For information on how to install the Wireless Panel, see page 28 of this manual or refer to the separate Quick Install Guide. Windows Me:
Note Exit all programs before running the uninstall process. 1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select Wireless Panel and click Add/Remove. The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. 4 Click OK. The software uninstall process is carried out. 5 Click Finish. The uninstall process is complete. 66 W l i r e e s s L A N c o n n e c t i o n Windows 2000:
Notes In Windows 2000, only users with administrator privileges can uninstall software. Log onto Windows 2000 with a user account listed in Administrators. Exit all programs before starting the uninstall process. 1 From the Start menu, click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears. 3 Select Wireless Panel and click Add/Remove. The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. 4 Click OK. The software uninstall process is carried out, and then the InstallShield completion dialog box appears. 5 Click Finish. The uninstall process is complete. Windows XP:
Notes In Windows XP, only users with administrator privileges can uninstall software. Log onto Windows XP with a user account with administrator privileges. Exit all programs before starting the uninstall process. 1 Click Start, and click Settings Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears. 67 3 Select Wireless Panel and click Add/Remove. The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. 4 Click OK. The software uninstall process is carried out, and then the maintenance completion dialog box appears. 5 Click Finish. The uninstall process is complete. 68 Precautions Safety Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the Wireless LAN PC Card, as this may damage the unit. Installation Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the following conditions:
Unstable surfaces High humidity or poor ventilation Excessive dust Direct sunlight or extreme heat Closed cars Magnetized location (near magnets, speakers, or televisions) Locations exposed to frequent vibration Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is moved directly from a cold location to a warm locations, or if it is placed in a very damp environment, moisture may condense on the parts inside. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not operate properly if moisture condensation occurs. Cleaning Clean the casing with a soft cloth, lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may damage the finish of the casing. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 69 Specifications Getting help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your Wireless LAN PC Card. About Sonys Support Options Sony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN PC Card. Operating Instructions explains how to use your Wireless LAN PC Card. Quick Install Guide explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card, Wireless LAN PC Card driver, and the Wireless Panel utility software provided. Troubleshooting Guide contains answers to frequently asked questions and solutions to common problems. Wireless LAN Quick Guide describes the Wireless Panel software and explains how to set up a Peer to Peer network in detail, and provides information on configuring and changing specific settings. Wireless Panel Online Help explains how to use the Wireless Panel utility software provided. The Sony Wireless LAN PC Card support Web site http://www.sony.com/
wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN products. Protocol support TCP/IP compliant Standard compliance IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b Radio frequency 5 GHz wireless network:
5.15 to 5.35 GHz (IEEE 802.11a) 2.4 GHz wireless network:
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (IEEE 802.11b)
(ISM band: IEEE 802.11b) Modulation OFDM (IEEE 802.11a compliant) DS-SS (IEEE 802.11b compliant) General Power requirements 3.3 V DC (supplied from the computer through the PC card adapter) Current Peak current at transmission: 660 mA Peak current at reception: 380 mA Connector PC Card CardBus Dimensions Approx. 2.2 0.2 4.7 inches
(Approx. 54 5 119 mm ) (w/h/d)
(Antenna height: 0.5 inches (Approx. 11 mm)) Mass Approx. 1.7 oz (Approx. 47 g) Operating temperature 41F to 95F (5C to 35C) (not condensed) Environment temperature 4F to 140F (20C to 60C) (not condensed) Supplied accessories See Unpacking on page 11. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 70 The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-
mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-mail form at http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/
support/pc/email.html The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back service, call 1-877-760-7669. The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless LAN products, and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Glossary Access Point (Infrastructure) Network mode A method of building a wireless network using one or more Access Points. For details, see Capabilities on page 8. Channel A part of the frequency spectrum to be used for wireless communication. Only client computers and Access Points set to the same channel can communicate with each other. Client A computer connected to a LAN (Local Area Network). Also may be called a client computer. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP lets network administrators centrally manage and automate assignment of client computer IP addresses. DNS (Domain Name System) A system that translates host names into IP addresses. Networks that use the TCP/IP protocol, such as the Internet, use a set of numbers like 192.168.0.1 (IP address) to identify a computer. However, since the IP address is hard to memorize, DNS was developed to allow a name like www.sony.com to identify a computer for convenience. DNS servers manage these translations from host names into IP addresses. 71 A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n LAN (Local Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) A network that interconnects remote LANs through the Internet or telephone lines. A network which is accessible only to its members, unlike the Internet which is open to an unlimited number of people. A LAN may be built for different purposes. For example, you can build an office LAN that is accessible only to members of the same department or a home LAN that is accessible only to family members. Network Name (SSID) A wireless LAN group identifier according to the IEEE 802.11 standard. SSID stands for Service Set ID. The Network Name can be set individually for each Access Point and Peer to Peer Network to connect to. When roaming among multiple Access Points is used, all Access Points must be configured for the same Network Name (SSID) and WEP encryption key. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) TCP/IP is the network communications protocol that is used to communicate over the Internet. TCP is a connection-oriented protocol for establishing reliable, sequenced data transfer. TCP ensures that data reaches its destination. IP assembles and addresses data packets for transmission to their network destinations. 72 Troubleshooting Read the Troubleshooting section of this guide before calling Sony Customer Information Services. If you still cannot resolve your issue after reading this section, call Sony Customer Information Services. Symptom My computer does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card. I cannot access the Internet. Cause/Remedy The Wireless LAN PC Card may not be properly inserted into the PC card slot of your computer. c Check that the Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted in the proper direction, then push it in as far as it will go. The Access Point is not connected. c Follow the instructions in the Access Point Operating Instructions to connect it properly. The Wireless LAN PC Card is not properly inserted into your computer. c See the instructions on page 13 of this manual to insert it properly. Communication between the Access Point and your computer are not established. c Check the communication status using the Wireless Panel. For details on how to check the status, see Viewing communication status (page 45). The Access Point is not properly configured. c Configure the Access Point with the connection method of your choice. Distance between computer and Access Point is too great. The maximum allowable distance is about 150 feet for 802.11a and 100 feet for 802.11b line of sight, but this will vary depending on usage conditions. c Check the reception level indicator in the system tray
(notification area in Windows XP). If the level is low, bring the computer and Access Point closer together. A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n 73 Symptom Data transfer speed is slow I cannot remember the WEP Key. Distance between Access Point and computer is less than 50 meters, but communication is not possible. Cause/Remedy There is interference with other Access Points. c Try changing the Access Point channel setting. The network is handling a large amount of simultaneous traffic. c Try again when the network load is lower. Communication distance is long. c Reduce the communication distance. There are obstacles (objects blocking radio transmission) within the communication range. c Remove the obstacles or change the installation location. Channel 14 is used for the 2.4 GHz band. c Channel 14 is limited to 2 Mbps. c When using an Access Point, reset the Access Point to its defaults. For further information about how to reset the Access Point, see the Access Point Operating Instructions. c When using a Wireless LAN PC Card in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, delete the network settings registered on each computer connected to the network, then reconfigure the computers wireless network settings. The actual communication distance depends on the installation site and surrounding conditions. c Move your computer closer to the Access Point. 74 The Sony Wireless LAN products support Web site http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN products. The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-mail form at http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/pc/email.html The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back service, call 1-877-760-7669. The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless LAN products, and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Printed on chlorine-free 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan
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4-668-798-11(1) Capabilities 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 Quick Install Guide This concise guide explains how to install software required for use of the 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 and how to configure the computer for network connection. Please read this document first. The 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 is a PC Card type wireless network card. With this product, you can build a wireless LAN, such as shown below. The supplied Wireless Panel software lets you easily configure the card for multiple networks. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between Access Point (Infrastructure) Network mode and Peer to Peer Network mode. This greatly facilitates use of the card in various environments and for a range of applications. z Hint This document explains how to configure the computer for Access Point Network mode. For information on settings for Peer to Peer Network mode, refer to the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide. Accessing the Internet from various places around the house
(Access Point (Infrastructure) Network mode) With a separately available Access Point you can easily build a wireless network. By connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you can access the Internet from the living room, bedroom, or any other convenient location in the house. Equipping multiple computers with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to exchange files between the computers via the Access Point. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Next. Step 5 (Refer to documentation of Access Point) Configure Access Point for wireless communication and for Internet access. When wishing to use the Access Point to provide Internet access to computers on the network, the Access Point must be configured for Internet access. Step 6 Reconfigure the computer to reflect the settings made in Step 5. Step 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the computer and install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Before you start... If your computer has only one PC card slot and your CD-ROM drive must be connected through it, copy the WirelessLAN folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk of the computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card. The following explanation assumes that a folder called Temp was created on drive D and that the data were copied to this folder. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot of the computer, as shown below. z Hint The illustration above shows an example for a system configuration using Access Point (Infrastructure) Network mode. Two computers with Wireless LAN PC Cards communicate with the Access Point, which is connected to an Ethernet LAN via a hub. Smooth playback of streaming video data*
(Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) mode) Peer to Peer Network mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows playback of streaming data and file sharing also in locations where there is no Wireless LAN Access Point.
* A method of playing a file while the download is still in progress. Insert in arrow direction When you insert the Wireless LAN PC card, the driver installation wizard starts automatically. The actual procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. Please refer to the section for the operating system you are using. Note When using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. z Hint For detailed information on inserting and removing the Wireless LAN PC Card and on uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, refer to the Users Guide supplied as a PDF file in the folder manual on the CD-ROM. For Windows Me 1 Select Specify the location of the driver, and click Next. The driver is installed. 7 Click Finish. Follow the on-screen instruction to restart the computer. For Windows 2000 Note Log on to Windows 2000 with a user account listed in Administrators. 1 Click Next. 2 Confirm that Search for a suitable driver for my device is selected, and click Next. Note Poor radio signal conditions can cause interruptions of video playback. Installation settings and operation flow First, you must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the computer and install the required software. Then you configure the computer to enable wireless communication. After configuring the communication and Internet settings of the Access Point, you must then reconfigure the computer to reflect these settings. Step 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the computer and install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Step 2 (Refer to documentation of Access Point) When using the product in Access Point Network mode, install and configure the Access Point. Step 3 Install the Wireless Panel software supplied with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Step 4 Configure the computer for wireless communication. In this step you select whether to use the product in Access Point Network mode or Peer to Peer Network mode. 2 Select Specify a location. 3 Select Specify a location, and click Next. 3 Click Browse, and specify the driver location. z Hint If you copied the contents of the WirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM to the temp folder on the D drive, specify the 1WinMe folder within those contents (D:\temp\WirelessLAN). 4 Click Browse, and specify the location of the driver. z Hint If you copied the contents of the WirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM to the temp folder on the D drive
(D:\temp\WirelessLAN). 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK. Continued on next page PCWA-C700 Sony Corporation 2003 Printed in Japan This document provides an overview of the functions of the 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700. Here you will also find step-by-step instructions for installing the required software and for configuring the computer for network access. When using an Access Point, you should also consult the documentation of the Access Point. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The documentation of this product refers to the 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 as Wireless LAN PC Card. In this document, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me. Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition are referred to as Windows XP. Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items. Wireless LAN PC Card CD-ROM (Setup disc) Read This First Quick Install Guide (This document) Wireless LAN Quick Guide Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Card PC Card Case About the documentation The Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 comes with the following documentation. Read This First Contains important information designed to prevent accidents or damage. Be sure to read this before starting to use the product. Install Guide (this document) Contains information about how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card in the computer and how to install the driver and supplied software. Basic settings for Access Point Network mode are also explained here. Wireless LAN Quick Guide Contains detailed information about the supplied Wireless Panel software and instructions for setting up a Peer to Peer network. Troubleshooting Guide Contains answers to frequently asked questions and commonly encountered problems. Users Guide Detailed manual for the Wireless LAN PC Card. This is a PDF file found in the folder manual on the supplied CD-ROM. To display PDF files, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. Wireless Panel Online Help This is the Online Help of the supplied Wireless Panel software. Refer to this help for instructions on how to use the Wireless Panel. 6 Click Next. The driver is installed. 7 Click Finish. For Windows XP Note Log on to Windows with a user account with Administrator privileges. 1 Select Install from a list or specific location, and Click Next. 2 Select Include this location in the search. 3 Click Browse, and specify the location of the driver. z Hint If you copied the contents of the WirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM to the temp folder on the D drive, specify the 3WinXP folder within those contents (D:\temp\WirelessLAN). 4 Click OK. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Finish. Step 2 When using the product in Access Point Network mode, install and configure the Access Point. For details, see the documentation of the Access Point. When wishing to access the Internet via the Access Point, you must first enable wireless communication between the computer and the Access Point. The following steps show how to make the minimum settings required for wireless connection. Important Firewall function of computer If Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall function has been enabled In the default condition of Windows XP, the Internet Connection Firewall function is disabled. However, if this function has been enabled, external access to the computer will be blocked which causes problems when trying to change Access Point settings via the network. In such a case, temporarily disable the Internet Connection Firewall, connect to the network and make the settings, and then reactivate the Internet Connection Firewall. For details about the Internet Connection Firewall, refer to Windows XP Online Help. Note Take appropriate precautions to ensure security when the Internet Connection Firewall function is disabled. If using the personal firewall function of virus scanning software or network security software Virus scanning software and network security software sometimes includes a function called a personal firewall that is designed to prevent illegal access by outside entities. Depending on the software, the security level of this function may be initially set to a high level. If this high security level setting is in effect, it may be impossible to connect to a network which causes problems when trying to change Access Point settings via the network. In this case, lower the security level in order to permit the network connection. For details, refer to the instruction manual and online help for your software. Notes Take appropriate precautions to ensure security. Sony does not provide any support regarding this issue. Step 3 Install the Wireless Panel software supplied with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Note To install the software on a computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log on with a user account with Administrator privileges. Before installation Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver (Step 1). Close all other Windows programs. 1 Go to the WirelessLAN folder copied from the supplied CD-ROM and double-
click Setup.exe. Depending on your computers settings, the file name Setup.exe may be displayed as Setup. If there are multiple files named Setup in the same folder, double-click the one with the following icon:
2 Click Next. 3 The License Agreement dialog box appears. Click Yes to accept. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears. 4 Specify the install location, and click Next. The Wireless Panel software is installed. 5 Click Finish. Under Windows Me and Windows 2000, the message Installation is completed. Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard will be launched appears. Proceed to Step 6. z Hint In the following cases, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. If the driver for the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 is already installed and enabled. If the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C700 was installed and enabled, and then the Wireless Panel only was uninstalled and is now being reinstalled. Under Windows XP, the Wireless Panel starts automatically and the Under Windows XP, installation of the Wireless Panel is now complete. icon appears in the notification area. 6 Click OK to start the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard. Under Windows Me and Windows 2000, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard starts after Wireless Panel installation is completed. What to do next Configure the wireless LAN environment. When using Windows Me or Windows 2000, proceed to Step 4, section Windows Me, Windows 2000. When using Windows XP, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard does not appear. Proceed to Step 4, section Windows XP. Step 4 Configure the computer for wireless communication. This section shows an example for a system configuration using Access Point (Infrastructure) Network mode. z Hint For information on settings for Peer to Peer Network mode, refer to the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide. Windows Me, Windows 2000 1 Verify that the box Use Easy Setup Wizard is checked. Then click Next. The following screen appears. z Hint If you want to close the wizard, click Cancel. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection * (* is a number that differs according to the computer settings), and select View Available Wireless Networks from the shortcut menu. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears. z Hint If the computer is not connected to a wireless network, an x is shown for the Wireless Network Connection *
icon in the Network Connections window. 3 From the Available Wireless Networks list in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect. z Hint Clicking on Advanced allows you to configure the wireless network in more detail. For more information, refer to the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide. 2 Select Access Point Network, and click Next. The following screen appears. 3 Configure the Network Name (SSID) and WEP items. Click to open the Network Name list. Select the name of the network to which you want to connect. (The list shows all wireless networks within range.) You can also enter the Network Name manually. z Hint For some Access Points, the Network Name may be shown as SSID. When you select a network from the Network Name list, the data encryption setting for that network is automatically enabled. If you have manually entered a Network Name, choose the same setting as used by the Access Point. If data encryption is enabled, you must also enter the encryption key (WEP key). An explanation of the respective item is shown here. Enter encryption key (WEP key) matching the Access Point data encryption setting. z Hint To manually enter the encryption key (WEP key), first check the box Data Encryption (WEP) and then enter the key in the Network key field. Until you have entered the required number of characters for the key, you cannot proceed to the next step. For information about the encryption key (WEP key), consult the administrator of the Access Point. (For some Access Points, data encryption may be disabled by default.) The required number of characters is shown at right. 4 Click Next. A confirmation screen showing the selected settings appears. 5 Click Next. ASCII Hex 40bit 5 characters 10 digits 104bit 13 characters 26 digits When communication with the Access Point could be established, the message This computer is now connected to the access point appears. Wireless connection to the Access Point is now operative. 6 Click Finish. The main screen of the Wireless Panel software is shown, and the tray of the computer. icon appears in the system What to do next If you have installed the Access Point for the first time, proceed to Step 5. If the Access Point is already connected to the Internet, the setup procedure is complete. Windows XP 1 From the Start menu, click Connect To Show all connections. The Network Connections window appears. 4 If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. z Hint The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. When connecting to an existing Access Point, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. 5 Click Connect. Communication with the Access Point is established. What to do next If you have installed the Access Point for the first time, proceed to Step 5. If the Access Point is already connected to the Internet, the setup procedure is complete. Note To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet, you must change the Access Point factory default settings. When using Service Pack 1 If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, steps 3 and 4 must be performed as follows. 3 From the Available Wireless Networks list in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect. 4 Depending on the Data Encryption
(WEP) settings of the Access Point, proceed as follows. Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is enabled Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the Network key field. (The input is shown only as asterisks.) For verification, the same string must be entered once more in the Re-enter WEP Key field. Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is disabled Check the box ??XXXXXXXXXXX??.
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// P What to do next If you have installed the Access Point for the first time, proceed to Step 5. If the Access Point is already connected to the Internet, the setup procedure is complete. Step 5 Configure Access Point for wireless communication and for Internet access. If you are using the Sony 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500/A520*, clicking the AP Setting button of the Wireless Panel starts your Web browser and displays the Access Point home page
(setup page). (* As of November 2002) When using other Access Points, refer to the documentation of the Access Point for information on how to configure it. Step 6 Reconfigure the computer to reflect settings made in Step 5. If you have changed the Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the Access Point in Step 5, the settings will no longer match those of the computer and communication will be interrupted. In this case, use the supplied Wireless Panel software to reconfigure the computer accordingly. For more information, refer to the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide. Also consult the separate Wireless LAN Quick Guide and the separate Troubleshooting Guide.
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PCWAC700
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1 2 3 4 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
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1 2 3 4 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
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1 2 3 4 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | 802.11a/b Dual-Band Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card | ||||
1 2 3 4 | 802.11a/b Dual Band Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Modular Equipment Type | Limited Single Modular Approval | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Purpose / Application is for | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment | ||||
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1 2 3 4 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
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1 2 3 4 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
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1 2 3 4 | Grant Comments | This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Portable configurations with respect to 2.1093 is limited to those described in the associated composite filing. | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Limited Modular Approval. Power is conducted SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot configurations (e.g., side near the rear) as tested in this filing, and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Compliance of this device in all final host configurations is the responsibility of the Grantee. End-users must be provided with specific information required to satisfy RF exposure compliance for all final host devices. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter within a host device. Highest reported SAR is 1.3 W/kg. | |||||
1 2 3 4 | This application was originally granted on 04/15/2003. | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
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