Sony PCWA-A220 Manual do Utilizador

Getting startedYou can build a Wireless LAN environment that connects up to 49 computers (a maximum 16 is recommended) by connecting the WirelessLAN A

Loading the Access Point configurationSelect the Access Point you w ant to configure to load its configuration. Make sure your computer can communicat

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Setting common parametersSpecify the common parameters required for building a w ireless LAN (Local Area Netw ork).This dialog box includes the follow

Setting mode-dependent parametersSelect a destination to specify the connection mode you w ant to use, then specify parameters specific to the connect

Setting up dial-up connectionSelecting Phone for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Enter Phone Connection Parameters d

NotesoIf Automatic Connection is checked, an intentional connection attempt may be made depending on the computer settings. oThe dial-up connection ta

The link test between the Access Point and the client is performed using your new configuration.8.Click FINISH when the message "Link established

Setting up cable connectionSelecting Cable Modem for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of Cable Modem Connection

DHCP Client ID (Required by some ISPs) With some cable operators, an identifier called a DHCP Client ID w ill be requested upon IP address acquisition

Setting up LAN connectionSelecting LAN for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of LAN Connection Mode dialog box.H

OverviewWireless LAN UtilitiesThe setup processBefore making settings (Important precautions) Page 2

4.When the Wireless Access Point Setup - Finish Screen appears, w ait about 30 seconds.NoteThe link test is disabled for 30 seconds after the configu

Setting up local connectionSelecting Local Only for Connection Mode in Setting mode-dependent parameters displays the Setup of Local-Only Mode dialog

4.Click UPLOAD.The configuration you have made is registered in the Access Point.NoteIf an error message appears, re-enter the correct data.5.When the

When the Access Point is isolated from the networkIf for some reason the Access Point IP address becomes temporarily disabled and is isolated from the

HintAny remaining steps uses the same ones as for normal use of the Custom Access Point Setup Utility. Here, w e w ill explain using and example of co

8.Click UPLOAD.The configuration you have made is registered in the Access Point.NoteIf an error message appears, re-enter the correct data.9.When the

Additional informationTroubleshootingHelpful Information (Technical Tips)GlossaryTrademarks Page 26

TroubleshootingConnection cablesPhone modeLAN modeCable Modem modeChanging the status of your connection (Cautions w hen changing the mode)Encryption

Connection cablesCan I connect w ith the 100BASE-TX HUB? Because the Access Point Ethernet port is a 10BASE-T, use either the 10BASE-T hub or the 100B

Phone modeWhen I launch m y brow ser or e-mail application, the Dial-up Connection dialog box appears and I cannot connect to the Internet. You need t

Wireless LAN UtilitiesThere are four types of softw are in the Wireless LAN Utilities. They are described below . Wireless Pale tteThis is the softw a

LAN modeCannot connect to the Internet First, connect the ISDN Router and the PCWA-A100 Access Point, then connect the pow er supply.I cannot com m un

4.Enter the temporary IP address to be allocated assigned to the Access Point. Allocate Assign a suitable IP address w ith thesam e subnet as the clie

NoteAlw ays delete the "*****" in the Encryption Key text box and reset it. 7.Sele ct the Static IP Address check box and set the fixed IP a

addresses expires. How ever, they are unable to acquire IP addresses because the DHCP server is not found, so communication is not possible.When this

Cable Modem modeI cannot connect to the Internet w ith m y cable m odem. Depending on the details of the agreement w ith your contracted cable operato

Changing the status of your connection (Cautions when changing the mode)Before connecting to another netw ork that has a configuration different from

In this case, the Access Point functions as a bridge betw een the Wireless side and the Ethernet side. Therefore, it is possible to share files and pr

Encryption KeyI forgot the Encryption Key. There are tw o w ays to remedy this.Set to the Softw are Reset mode and reset. Use the CD-ROM accessory A

The Encryption Key, in its ex-factory setting, is last five digits of the Access Point ID. Refer to the Access Point Firmw are Upgrade Utility Help fi

Setup passwordI forgot the Access Point Setup Utility passw ord. Use the follow ing operations.1.Press the reset sw itch on the bottom the Access Poin

The setup processThe setup process w ill vary depending on the w hether or not your Access Point and Wireless LAN PC Card have been used. Refer to the

DriversI cannot add the TCP/IP protocol even if the driver is installed. In many cases w ith this kind of trouble, w e have found that there are many

Peer to Peer modeIt takes tim e to sw itch to the Pe er to Peer mode. Sw itching to the Peer to Peer mode causes Window s to search the DHCP server on

General connections with the Access PointSuddenly, I can't connect w ith the Acce s s Point. The follow ing causes can be considered.Access Poin

4.Has the WEP Key (Encryption Key) been changed? Refer here for detailed explanations.Perform the follow ing if the sw itch fails despite the Access P

General overview of the Wireless PaletteThe nam e of the sam e Acces s Point displayed on the Wireles s Palette varies depending on the com puter. The

Internet service providersI w ant to connect to another Internet service provider. Use one of the Access Point Setup Utilities to register another Int

Other informationUnder w hat circum stances do I need to change the w ireles s channel that the Acce ss Point uses? If the communication rate is very

The PCWA-C100 Wireless LAN PC Card can handle roaming.Because the Access Point is for the home, it does not have a roaming function. When there are mu

Helpful information (Technical tips)Each connection mode functionEncryption Key (WEP Key)Setup passw ordCommunication channelsReset mode and Softw are

Each connection mode functionFunctions of the Phone modeFunctions of the Cable Modem modeFunctions of the LAN modeFunctions of the Local Only modePage

Before making settings (Important precautions)Check the versionWhen using a computer that has an Ethernet interface other than the Wireless LAN PC Car

Functions of the Phone modeThe V.90 modem, Ethernet, and Wireless external interfaces of the Access Point can all be used.V.90 m odem: PPP Clie ntWhe

Functions of the Cable Modem modeThis is the default connection mode for the Access Point. The Access Point's Ethernet and Wireless interfaces ar

Functions of the LAN modeThis is the default connection mode for the Access Point. The Access Point's Ethernet and Wireless interfaces are enable

5.Apply a check m ark for the fixed IP address and set the IP address, subnet m ask and default router to the appropriate settings on thatLAN. 6.Clic

Functions of the Local Only modeThis is the default connection mode for the Access Point. The Access Point's Ethernet and Wireless interfaces are

Encryption Key (WEP Key)Systems exist w ith the capability to retrieve IDs from this Wireless Access Point and similar products made by other companie

Setup passwordSetup passw ord is the passw ord needed to be typed to start the Access Point Setup Utilities. "Public" is input as the initia

Communication channelsIf the baud rate is extremely slow , it is possible that this system's Access Point or another company's w ireless acc

Reset mode and Software Reset modeThe reset mode and the Softw are Reset mode are used w hen you cannot make changes to the Access Point for some reas

Compatibility with other company productsAre there cards from other m anufacturers that have connection experience w ith an Access Point? At this poi

Check the versionUs ing an Access Point Setup Utility prior to version 2.0.1 to set to an Access Point w hose firm w are ve rsion is later than 3.7 w

GlossaryChannel numberFrequency used for w ireless communications.Wireless communications are available only among client computers and Access Points

Trademarks Program Copyright 2000 Sony Corporation, Copyright 2000 Lucent Technologies, Copyright 1998 by Carnegie Mellon UniversityCMU DISCLAIMS ALL

When using a computer that has an Ethernet interface other than the Wireless LAN PC CardWhen using the Wireless LAN PC Card, you must stop the use of

Privileges of Windows 2000 usersWith Window s 2000, functions that can be performed depend on the user's privilege level. Privilege Level Functio

Configuring the Access PointNoteBefore configuring the Access Point, do the follow ing:1.Connect the Access Point to a pow er source.Refer to the Wire