Sony Group ERA-201D1 Wireless LAN Card User Manual ERA 201D1

Sony Corporation Wireless LAN Card ERA 201D1

Instruction Manual

AIBO Wireless LAN card© 2000 Sony Corporation4-652-247-11(1)Operating InstructionsERA-201D1
2Safety InformationFCC WARNINGChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.WARNING• Opening the card, for whatever the reason, could lead to damages that arenot covered by the guarantee.• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your wireless LAN card torain or moisture.Owner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the card. Record theserial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serialnumber whenever you call upon your Sony dealer.Model No. ERA-201D1Serial No. ___________
3Regulatory informationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof 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 towhich the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.While installing and operating this transmitter with integral antenna, the radiofrequency exposure limit of 1 mW/(cm*cm) may be exceeded at distancesclose to the antennas installed. Therefore, the user must maintain a minimumdistance of 20 cm from the antenna at all times.Complies with CANADA 210.
4Customer SupportHow can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?Call: 1-800-427-2988Email address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.comReproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.http://www.aibo.com/“AIBO,” the AIBO logo, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are registeredtrademarks of Sony Corporation.“Memory Stick,” “ ,” and “ ” are trademarks of SonyCorporation. In this manual, the “” mark and “” mark have been omitted.NOTES•The Sony-supplied software may show screens slightly different from thoseincluded in this manual.•This manual is written based on the assumption that you are familiar withbasic operations of Windows operating system. For computer operations,refer to manuals that come with your computer.
5Table of ContentsOverview ..........................................................................................6System requirements ................................................................. 7Installing the LAN card into AIBO ..................................................8Making network settings ................................................................13Network setting procedure ...................................................... 13Network configuration and settings......................................... 14AIBO’s network settings ......................................................... 20Making AIBO’s network settings ............................................ 21Precautions .....................................................................................24Safety ....................................................................................... 24Installation ............................................................................... 24Cleaning................................................................................... 24Troubleshooting .............................................................................25Limited warranty ............................................................................27Service procedure...........................................................................30Specifications .................................................................................31Glossary .........................................................................................32
6OverviewThe AIBO Wireless LAN Card ERA-201D1 (referred to as the “LAN card”hereafter), when installed in the AIBO ERS-210, enables AIBO tocommunicate with a PC equipped with a wireless LAN card. When a wirelessLAN access point is used, communication with AIBO is possible from a PCconnected to a wired LAN network.<When an access point is used>PCPCWired LAN networkAccess point<When an access point is not used>PCWireless LAN network
7The concurrent use of AIBO-dedicated wireless LAN applications on the PCand AIBO-ware* “Memory Stick” in AIBO makes it possible to enjoy AIBO toits full potential through wireless LAN communication.* AIBO-ware is a program which is capable of running AIBO and is manufacturedby Sony Corporation or other third parties.System requirementsThe wireless LAN card must be used in conjunction with the following:•AIBO ERS-210•AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” for wireless LAN communication•AIBO-dedicated wireless LAN application software for operation on the PC•A personal computer running AIBO-dedicated PC application software andcapable of being connectable to a wireless LAN network•A wireless LAN card (IEEE802.11b) (for installation in the PC to enablewireless communication with AIBO) or an access point (IEEE802.11b) (toallow wireless communication from a PC connected to a wired LANnetwork)•A Web browser (installed on the PC for making network settings for AIBO)
8Installing the LAN card into AIBO1Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest to make it pause.NoteWhile AIBO is accessing the “Memory Stick,” the battery pack lock indicatorappears red. Do not remove the “Memory Stick” during this time to preventdamaging AIBO. The battery pack is locked until the data-saving procedure iscomplete. Removing it forcibly may damage AIBO.Chest light
92Grasp AIBO by the body, turn it upside down, and then open itsstomach cover.Notes•Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.•Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil theterminal and cause poor contact.3Slide the lock lever and remove the battery pack.Check that the battery pack lock indicator appears white.NoteWhen the battery pack lock indicator appears red, the battery pack is locked.Removing it forcibly at this time may damage AIBO.Lock lever
104Insert and press the pin supplied with AIBO into the release holesfor AIBO’s left front and left hind legs, and remove them.The PC card insertion slot appears.5With the antenna on the LAN card oriented towards the right,push the LAN card firmly into the slot.NoteWhen you insert the LAN card, push the base of the antenna or both ends of thecard. Pushing the projecting part of the antenna may damage it.
116Fold down the ejection button so that it is flat against the core unitof AIBO.7Replace the left front and left hind legs.
128Re-insert the battery pack until it clicks into place, and close thestomach cover.8Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.Press the pointindicated by an arrow.
13Making network settingsFor explanation of network-related terms, see “Glossary” on page 32.Network setting procedureThe outline of procedure of network settings for AIBO is as follows:To restore the previous networksettingsCheck your network configuration (page 14)mChange the network settings of all devices within the network except AIBO sothat they can communicate with AIBO in its settings before change (page 14)mmmChange the network settings usingthe Web brouser on the PC (page 21)mChange the network settings of alldevices within the network exceptAIBO so that they can communicatewith AIBO in its settings after changeCheck the connection of AIBO andother devicesmmEndTo use the new network settingsmCheck the connection of AIBO andother devicesmEnd
14Network configuration and settingsDepending on the devices within the network, select one of the following fourtypes of wireless LAN network configuration and make settings accrdingly.a) There is an access point and communication is conductedthrough the access point from a wireless LAN-enabled PCAIBO and the PC can communicate with each other through the access point.Settings for the access pointSet the following items for the access point so that it can comminicate with AIBOin its default settings.SSID: AIBONETWEP key: AIBO2Wireless channel: any channnel between 1 and 11LAN address: 10.0.1.1LAN subnet mask: 255.255.255.0DHCP server function: ON (if possible)Access pointPC
15Settings for the PCSet the following items for the PC.SSID: AIBONETWEP key: AIBO2Communication mode: infrastructure mode (access point mode)IP address: When the access point is set so that it serves as the DHCP server,set this item to “Aquire the IP address automatically.” Otherwise, set it to“10.0.1.101”.Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0NoteYou may find it impossible to set the SSID for some access points currentlyavailable in market. When you use one of these, first change the LAN networkconfiguration as described in c) or d) below so that communication is conductedthrough the access point from a PC and AIBO, then change AIBO’s networksettings so that they correspond with the settings on the access point. And then,restore the previous LAN network configuration.
16b) There is an access point and communication is conductedthrough the access point from a PC conneted to the wired LANnetwork and devices within the wireless LAN networkAIBO and the PC can communicate with each other through the access point.Settings for the access pointSet the following items for the access point so that it can comminicate with AIBOin its default settings.Operation mode: Bridge mode or ISDN router modeSSID: AIBONETWEP key: AIBO2Wireless channel: any channnel between 1 and 11IP address: 10.0.1.1Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Settings for the PCSet the following items for the PC.IP address: 10.0.1.101Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Wired LANnetworkPC Accesspoint
17Notes•You may find it impossible to set the SSID for some access points currentlyavailable in market. When you use one of these, you cannot change the settingsfor AIBO through a PC connected to the wired LAN network. Use a PC whichis connectable to the wireless LAN network.•Changing the settings for the access point or the PC connected to the wired LANnetwork may affect other operating devices connected to the same network. Insuch case, disconnect the access point and the PC to which the settings aremade, then change AIBO’s network settings. And then, restore the previousLAN network configuration.c) An access point is not used, all personal computers are equippedwith wireless LAN cards, and at least one of the PCs is set to IBSSPeer-to-Peer mode.To confirm that the personal computer is properly set to IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode,refer to the operation manual supplied with the wireless LAN card for the personalcomputer.PC (IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode)
18Settings for the PCSet the following items for the PC in IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode so that it cancomminicate with AIBO in its default settings.SSID: AIBONETWEP key: AIBO2Wireless channel: any channnel between 1 and 11IP address: 10.0.1.101Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Communication mode: IBSS Peer-to-Peer modeNoteThe settings above can be changed after you change the settings for AIBO.d) An access point is not used, all personal computers are equippedwith wireless LAN cards, and none of the PCs is set to IBSS Peer-to-Peer modeSet AIBO and the PC to ad hoc demo mode.PC (ad hocdemo mode)
19Settings for the PCSet the following items for the PC in ad hoc demo mode so that it can comminicatewith AIBO in its default settings.WEP key: AIBO2Wireless channel: 3IP address: 10.0.1.101Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Communication mode: ad hoc demo modeNoteThe settings above can be changed after you change the settings for AIBO.
20AIBO’s network settingsSettings must be made for AIBO on the following items. Once thecommunication has been established, you can change the settings accrding toyour network environment.Item Description Default settingHostname The name of AIBO to be used forwireless LAN communication. Upto 8 alphanumeric characters canbe entered.—IP address IP address 10.0.1.100Subnet Mask Subnet mask value 255.255.255.0IP Gateway Gateway address 10.0.1.1SSID The name of the wireless LANnetwork to be used. Up to 32alphanumeric characters can beentered.AIBONETWEP key The character string to be used asthe key for encrypting datatransmitted over the wireless LAN.Input five alphanumeric characters.Do not enter if data need not beencrypted.AIBO2
21Item Description Default settingOperation mode Specify infrastructure mode or adhoc demo mode. See below*.Wireless channel Specify this item when ad hoc demomode is selected. A number from 1to 11 can be entered for this LANcard.3* Infrastructure mode is automatically set when the SSID and WEP key settings ofthe access point are identical to the AIBO settings. Otherwise, ad hoc demomode is automatically set.Making AIBO’s network settingsYou will need a PC installed with a Web browser and capable of beingconnected to a wireless LAN network to make the AIBO wireless LANsettings.1Set up the access point and the personal computer.For details on how to make the respective settings, refer to the operationmanual supplied with each product.For details on the settings a) to d), see pages 14 to 19.
222Insert AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” for wireless LANcommunication into AIBO and press the pause button on its chestto start it.For details on how to insert a “Memory Stick” into AIBO, refer to theoperating instructions supplied with AIBO.3Start up the Web browser on the personal computer and open thefollowing URL for setting AIBO.http://10.0.1.100/setup.html(Illust)4Set the network-related items for AIBO (page 20, 21).5Click the Change button.Once you click the button, all settings made in step 4 are entered. Be sure tocheck each setting before you click the Change button. If you made a mistake,reset the items (page 23) and repeat steps 1 to 5 to enter the correct settings.6Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest to pause AIBO.The settings made will be applied next time you start up AIBO.
237Restore the previous network environment.8Verify that you can communicate with AIBO from the personalcomputer.If you made a mistake on the settings/If AIBO does not operateafter you have changed the settingsPress AIBO’s pause button, remove the wireless LAN card from AIBO, and thenstart up AIBO again.When you start up AIBO without the LAN card, all network-related settings inAIBO’s internal “Memory Stick” are reset. Do the procedure again to re-enter thesettings.
24PrecautionsSafetyDo not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the wireless LAN card, as thismay damage the card.InstallationDo not place the wireless LAN card where it will be exposed to the followingconditions:• Unstable surface.• High humidity or poor ventilation.• Excessive dust.• Direct sunlight or extreme heat.• Closed car.• Magnetic location (near magnet, speaker, or TV).CleaningClean the casing with a soft cloth, lightly moistened with water or a milddetergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder orsolvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of the casing.
25TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties, use this troubleshootingguide to remedy the problem. Should the problem persist, contact the AIBOCustomer Link (refer to the “AIBO” ERS-210 Operating Instructions).xProblems related to wireless communicationSymptom Cause/RemedyThe PC cannotcommunicate with AIBO. The wireless LAN card is not inserted into AIBOcorrectly.cCheck that the wireless LAN card is insertedcorrectly (page 8).The network settings are incorrect.cMake network settings again (page 13).Data transmission is slow. There is radio interference from another accesspoint or a wireless LAN device.cChange the wireless channel setting.There are too many clients logging through theaccess point.cTry accessing later.You have forgotten theWEP key. There is no way to find out the current WEPkey.cMake the network settings again (page 13).
26Symptom Cause/RemedyNo communicationoccurs even when theaccess point (or thepersonal computer withthe wireless LAN card) islocated within 50 meters(165 feet) of AIBO.The effective communication distance dependson the location and the surrounding conditions.cMove AIBO and the personal computer closerto the access point (page 6).xProblems related to AIBOSymptom Cause/RemedyAIBO does not turn onafter you insert thewireless LAN card.The wireless LAN card is not inserted intoAIBO correctly.cCheck that the LAN card is inserted correctly(page 8).AIBO does not operate. The wireless LAN card is not inserted intoAIBO correctly.cChange the wireless channel setting (page 21).AIBO’s internal battery pack is drained.cThe inserted LAN card consumes certainamount of the power of AIBO’s internalbattery pack. Charge the battery pack.
27For the customers in the U.S.A.Limited warrantySONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessoriesagainst defects in material or workmanship as follows:1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, atits option, either repair or replace the defective parts and/or the Product (i.e., AIBOWireless LAN card) with new or rebuilt replacements. After this one (1) year period,you must pay all parts and labor charges.2. ACCESSORIES: For a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, SONYwill, at its option, either repair or replace defective parts and/or accessories (i.e., ACadapter and battery pack) with new or rebuilt replacements. After this thirty (30) dayperiod, you must pay all parts and labor charges.3. REPAIRS: For a period equal to the longer of (a) the remainder of the originallimited warranty period on the original Product or accessory, or (b) for 90 days after thedate of repair/replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair/replacement of accessories, SONY will repair or replace defective parts, accessoriesand/or Products used in the repair or replacement of Products or accessories under thisLimited Warranty with new or rebuilt replacements.To obtain warranty service, you must first obtain an event number from AIBO CustomerLink (page 4). You will need to return the Product and all accessories to SONY in theoriginal carton, using the original packaging materials. All supplied accessories must bereturned with the Product. SONY is not responsible for any damage during shipment
28arising from the failure to properly pack the Product or accessory being returned toSONY. For information on returning your Product or accessories for warranty repair,please contact the AIBO Customer Link.This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation or set up adjustments.This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation, cosmetic damage ordamage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence of, or to any part of theProduct. This warranty does not cover lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of the Product,or other consequential loss or damage due to improper operation or maintenance,installation, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone otherthan a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does notcover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses).This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product inconjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment notmanufactured by SONY, and where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault withthe Product itself.SONY will pay shipping charges for all in-warranty service. However, if no trouble isfound with the Product or accessory, if the trouble is from a non-covered charge or if itis determined that the warranty period has expired, you will be billed for the cost ofshipping and handling.This warranty is valid only in the United States.Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence thatthe unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removedfrom the Product.
29REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THEEXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OFANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TOTHE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THISPRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THISWARRANTY.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the abovelimitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbersfor product information regarding the Entertainment Robot. Please call:AIBO CUSTOMER LINK1-800-427-2988or write to: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.comOther information about AIBO is also available on the internet site at:www.aibo.com/
30Service procedure1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link. Its E-mail address isaibosupport@info.sel.sony.com and its toll free number is 1-800-427-2988.2. If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair, follow theprocedure described below.a. The AIBO Customer Link will give you the event number, which is valid for tendays.b. Following the procedure described on the label attached to the box, put AIBO orthe designated accessories into the original box. If you did not keep the originalbox, the AIBO Customer Link will send a new box to you free of charge within thewarranty period. The actual shipping and material cost will be charged to you afterthe warranty period.c. Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designatedaddress. The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay theshipping charges within the warranty period; after the warranty period, you mustpre-pay the shipping charges.d. As soon as the repair is completed, your AIBO or the accessories will be sent backto you. After the warranty period has expired, the actual shipping cost will becharged to you together with the repair cost.3. Please understand that the AIBO Customer Link only accepts credit cards for all thecharges of repair, shipping and material after the warranty period has expired.User registrationAll users are registered based on information from the purchaser.If a different person takes over this unit, please inform the “AIBO Customer Link”of the change.
31SpecificationsPower requirements3.3 VPower consumption330 mA (max. duringtransmission), 240 mA (max.during reception)Connector Type-II PC card slotDimensions Approx. 90 × 12 × 53 mm(3 5/8 × 1/2 × 2 1/8 inches)(w/h/d)Mass Approx. 35 g (1 oz.)Protocol TCP/IPStandards IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11Frequency band2.4 GHzWireless channels1 to 11Modulation methodDS-SS (conforming toIEEE802.11)Operating temperature5°C and 35°C (41°F and95°F) (without condensation)Storage temperature–20°C and 60°C (–4°F and140°F) (withoutcondensation)Supplied accessoriesOperating InstructionsDesign and specifications are subject tochange without notice.
32GlossaryAccess pointA networking device with both wirelesscommunication interface and telephoneline or Ethernet interface, which bridgesacross the wireless LAN and wired LAN.Ad hoc demo modeA transmission method for devicesequipped with a wireless LAN card (forexample, a PC and AIBO), which doesnot require the access point. In ad hocdemo mode, you must specify wirelesschannel and WEP key for both AIBO anda personal computer. When you selectad hoc demo mode, you cannot specifySSID.DHCP (Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol) serverWhen you construct a network usingTCP/IP, an IP address must be specifiedfor all the devices within the network.When a DHCP server is included withinthe network, it assigns an IP addressautomatically for all devices. The accesspoint or Windows NT/2000 server canserve as the DHCP server.IBSS (Independent Basic ServiceSet) Peer-to-Peer modeWhen you set at least one PC within thewireless LAN network to IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode, all devices within thenetwork can communicate with eachother without the need of an access point.The only difference between IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode and ad hoc demo mode isthat SSID can be specified for the IBSSPeer-to-Peer mode while it cannot bespecified for the ad hoc demo mode.When there is no access point within thenetwork, at least one personal computermust be set to IBBS Peer-to-Peer modeand the rest of the personal computer andthe wired LAN devices must be set toinfrastructure mode.IEEE802.11bA standard for wireless LAN networkwhich uses the 2.4 GHz band forcommunication. Maximum transmissionrate is 11 Mbps. This LAN cardconforms to IEEE802.11b.
33Infrastructure modeAlso referred to as “Access point mode.”This mode is used when a deviceequipped with a wireless LAN cardcommunicates with the access point. Inthis mode, the wireless channel specifiedby the access point is used forcommunication. For AIBO, you mustspecify SSID and WEP key whichmatches those on the access point.IP addressNumber used for identifying the devicewithin the TCP/IP network. An IPaddress consists of four numbers each ofwhich is from 0 to 255.Example: 192.168.1.110.0.1.1LAN (Local Area network)A relatively small network usuallyconstructed using the Ethernet, withtransmission rate from 10Mbps to100Mbps. When an access point is used,a wireless LAN and wired LAN can beconnected.SSID (Service Set ID)Also referred to as “access point ID” or“group name.” The SSID is specifiedthrough the access point or the personalcomputer which is set to IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode, and is used forcommunication within wireless LANnetwork as the network name.The SSID can be entered using up to 32alphanumeric characters.Subnet maskAn IP address consists of four numberseach of which is from 0 to 255 (see IPaddress). For more efficient operation,an IP address is divided into twocomponents: network component andhost component. The subnet mask is thevalue set for dividing the IP address intothe network segment and host segment.In subnet mask, the digits specified as“1” (in binary code) determines networkcomponent.Example: The network component andhost component of the device whose IPaddress is 192.168.1.1 when the subnetmask is 255.255.255.0192.168. 1: network component1: host component
TCP/IP (Transmission ControlProtocol/Internet Protocol)A protocol which the personal computerwithin the network uses forcommunication. TCP/IP is used inInternet and is used the most world wide.This LAN card uses TCP/IP forcommunication. In order tocommunicate using TCP/IP, a devicerequires the IP address which works asID number.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)WEP encrypts data transmit through thewireless LAN to prevent tapping ofinformation.To activate WEP, characters to be used asthe key for encrypting the data beingtransmit using the wireless LAN must bespecified. Input five alphanumericcharacters.Wireless channelIn IEEE802.11b wireless LAN standard,2.4 GHz band is divided into 14channels. To prevent a transmission jam,separate channels can be specified fordifferent wireless networks which areclose to each other. This LAN card canuse channels 1 to 11. In infrastructuremode, a channel specified by the accesspoint is used by all the devices within thenetwork. In ad hoc mode, the channelmust be specified by all the deviceswithin the network.34
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