Sony Group PCWAC500 Wireless LAN PC Card User Manual PCWA C500 Q S G ME 2000

Sony Corporation Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C500 Q S G ME 2000

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Installation and setup procedureStep 1 (Described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide)For Access Point Network connection mode, set up the Access Point and connect power.This process is described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide that came with yourAccess Point.Step 2Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the computer, and install the Wireless LAN PCCard driver.Step 3Install the supplied Wireless Panel software.Step 4Configure the appropriate computer communications settings.z HintSelect either Access Point Network connection mode or Peer to Peer Network connection modehere. If you select Peer to Peer Network connection mode, no further settings are needed.Step 5 (Described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide)Configure the appropriate Access Point communication settings. If connecting to theInternet via the Access Point, also configure the Access Point Internet connection settings.Step 6Configure the computer communications settings to match the settings configured inStep 5.Step 7 (Described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide)Connect the Access Point to the DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router.Step 1For the Access Point Network connection mode, set up theAccess Point and connect powerRefer to the Access Point Quick Start Guide.Step 2Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the computer, and installthe Wireless LAN PC Card driverBefore inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card...Copy the contents of the 5GHzWirelessLAN folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk. In thisexample, the contents are copied to a folder named "temp" created on the D drive.The following illustration shows insertion of the Wireless LAN PC Card in acomputer.NoteIf your computer has an upper and a lower PC card slot, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into theupper slot. Inserting it into the lower slot blocks the upper slot with its antenna.z HintRefer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions (separate booklet) for the procedure to rename theWireless LAN PC Card.When the Wireless LAN PC Card is first inserted, the driver installation wizard runs. From this point,the procedure differs according to the operating system. Refer to the following descriptions forWindows Me or Windows 2000 according to the operating system being used.z HintRefer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions (separate booklet) for the procedure to uninstallthe driver.This guide provides an overview of the functions of the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500and the necessary preparations before use. When using the 5GHz Wireless LAN Access PointPCWA-A500 (optional) read this together with the manuals provided with the Access Point.UnpackingWhile unpacking the product, confirm that the following items are present.•Wireless LAN PC Card•PC Card Case•CD-ROM (Setup Disc)•Operating Instructions•Quick Start Guide for Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition and Microsoft® Windows® 2000Professional Users•Quick Start Guide for Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XPProfessional Users•Warranty card•Other printed materialsApplicationsAccessing the Internet from varipus places in the house(Access Point Network connection mode)Access Point Network connection mode allows you to construct a wireless network based on an AccessPoint (optional). By using a computer with a Wireless LAN PC Card, you can communicate with theAccess Point, and share files with other computers via the Access Point. Furthermore, if you connectthe Access Point to a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router, you can access the Internet fromvarious places in the house.POWERMESSAGEWIRELESSNETWORK 1NETWORK 2z HintThe above illustration shows the Access Point connected to an Ethernet LAN, providing network access totwo wireless mobile notebook computers.High bit rate movie streaming playback*(Peer to Peer Network connection mode)Peer to Peer Network connection mode allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards tocommunicate directly, without using a Wireless LAN Access Point. With this connection mode, userscan share files directly from one computer to another.Higher bit rates are achieved when using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode becausecommunications are not routed via the Access Point and therefore are subjected to less interference.This makes the Peer to Peer Network connection mode well-suited for use with high bit rate moviestreaming playback applications.* A system for simultaneously playing transmitted files at the receiving computer while file transmission is still inprogress.NotePoor radio conditions can cause interruptions of movie playback over wireless connections.Network switching made simple!You can quickly and easily switch between multiple networks, including both Access Point Networkconnections and Peer to Peer Network connections, after registering the network connections on yourcomputer. See the Online Help for the included Wireless Panel utility for details. Insert the card in thedirection of the arrow.For Windows Me1Select “Specify the location of the driver”, and click Next.2Select “Specify a location”.3Click Browse, and specify the driver location.z HintIf you copied the contents of the 5GHzWirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM to the temp folder on the Ddrive, specify the 1WinMe folder within those contents (D:\temp\5GHzWirelessLAN\1WinMe).4Click OK.5Click Next.6Click Next.The driver is installed.7Click Finish.Follow the on-screen instruction to restart the computer.5GHzWireless LAN PC CardPCWA-C500 Quick Start GuideFor Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition andMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 Professional UsersThis guide provides an overview of the functions of the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC CardPCWA-C500 and the necessary preparations before use.Please read first.Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in JapanPCWA-C5004-657-718-11(1)Access Point Networkconnection modePeer to Peer Networkconnection modeContinued on next page•In this document, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000.•In this document, Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me.
For Windows 2000NoteLog on to Windows 2000 as one of the Administrators.1Click Next.2Confirm that “Search for a suitable driver for my device” is selected, and clickNext.3Select “Specify a location”, and click Next.4Click Browse, and specify the location of the driver.z HintIf you copied the contents of the 5GHzWirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM to the temp folder on the Ddrive, specify the 2Win2k folder within those contents (D:\temp\5GHzWirelessLAN\2Win2k).5Click OK.6Click Next.The driver is installed.7Click Finish.Step 3Install the supplied Wireless Panel softwareNoteLog on to Windows 2000 as one of the Administrators.Before Installing ...•Finish installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver (refer to Step 2).•Close any running programs.1Double-click Setup.exe that was copied from the 5GHzWirelessLAN folderon the supplied CD-ROM.Depending on computer settings, Setup.exe may be displayed as just Setup. If several files with thesame name appear in the folder, double click the one with the following icon.2Click Next.3Confirm the contents of the displayed License Agreement, and click Yes.Choose Destination Location dialog box appears.4Click Next.Wireless Panel installation begins. When installation finishes, the message “Installation iscompleted. Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard will be launched” is displayed.5Click OK to launch the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard.Proceed to Step 4.Step 4Configure the appropriate computer communications settingsWhen Wireless Panel installation finishes, the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard launches.Confirm that “Use Easy Setup Wizard” is checked, and click Next.The Connection mode panel appears.z Hint•Click Cancel to close the Wizard.•After Wireless Panel has been installed and the Wizard has been run, it can be launched again later by clickingInitSetup.exe in the folder (normally “C:\Program Files\Sony\5GHz Wireless LAN”) that was installed withWireless Panel.For Access Point Network connection modeThe example in this description assumes the Access Point has its factory default settings. If the AccessPoint settings have been altered, change the new settings to match.1Select Access Point Network, and click Next.2Enter the Nickname for this network (up to 20 characters, and may includesymbols).For example, you could enter “Network01”.3Open the Network Name drop-down list.Access Points within communications range are shown in the drop-down list.4Select the Access Point to connect to from the drop-down list.5Because the WEP function of the Access Point is disabled by default at thefactory, confirm that the WEP check box is not checked, and click Next.The Ready to create new network panel appears.6Click Next.The Connected with access point panel appears when communication with the Access Point isestablished.7To change the Access Point settings, confirm that Change access pointsettings is checked, and click Next.8Click Access Point Setup.Your web browser starts and displays the Access Point setup page. Proceed to Step 5.For Peer to Peer Network connection modeThis description assumes a pee to peer network of two computers.1Select Peer to Peer Network, and click Next.2Enter the Nickname for this network (up to 20 characters, may includesymbols).For example, you could enter “peer-to-peer”.3In the Network Name field, enter the unique ID of this network (up to 32characters, may include symbols).For example, you could enter “peer-to-peer”, the same as the Nickname entered above.4Check WEP.5Select ASCII for the ASCII/Hex item, and select 40 bits for the Length.6Enter any five characters (which may include symbols) as the Key.7Click Next.The Ready to create new network panel appears.8Click Next.The network connection is initiated. It may take several minutes for the connection to beestablished. Once connection is established, the Completing the Wireless Connection Easy SetupWizard panel appears.9Click Finish.10Perform steps 1 through 9 again on the other computer.Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings are finished.Step 5 (Access Point Network connection mode only)Configure the appropriate Access Point communicationsettings. If connecting to the Internet via the Access Point, alsoconfigure the Access Point Internet connection settings.Refer to the Access Point Quick Start Guide for details.Step 6 (Access Point Network connection mode only)Set the computer communications settings to match thesettings configured in Step 51When finished with the Access Point settings, return to the WirelessConnection Easy Setup Wizard screen, and click Next.2Change the computer settings to match the Access Point settings.3Click Next.The settings are displayed.4Confirm that the settings are correct, and click Next.Connection to the Access Point is established.5Run the Wireless Connection Easy Setup Wizard on other computers to beconnected to this network, and connect them to the Access Point.The settings should match those set in Step 5.Step 7 (Access Point Network connection mode only)Connect the Access Point to the DSL modem, cable modem,or ISDN routerRefer to the Access Point Quick Start Guide for details.Getting helpThis section describes how to get help and support from Sony.About Sony’s Support OptionsSony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN PC Card. When you havequestions about your Wireless LAN PC Card and its related software, check these options foranswers:❒This guide explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card, Wireless LAN PC Carddriver, and the Wireless Panel utility software provided.❒Operating Instructions explains how to use your Wireless LAN PC Card.❒Wireless Panel Online Help explains how to use the Wireless Panel utility software.❒The Sony Wireless LAN PC Card support Web sitehttp://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/ provides the latest information on yourWireless LAN PC Card.❒The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just sendyour question in an e-mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send aquestion to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-mail form athttp://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport/❒The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Youcan use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topicsyou want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back service, call1-877-760-7669.❒The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about yourAccess Point, Wireless LAN PC Card, 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.

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