Sony Group PCWADE50 5.0 GHz WLAN Converter - UNII User Manual PCWA DE50

Sony Corporation 5.0 GHz WLAN Converter - UNII PCWA DE50

Users Manual 1

4-669-393-11(1)Sony Corporation  2003 Printed in JapanPCWA-DE50Read This FirstWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on theback of the product. Record the serial number in thespace provided below. Refer to them whenever youcall your Sony dealer regarding this product.Model No. PCWA-DE50Serial No.______________CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your warranty.Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.The radiated output power of the Wireless LANConverter is far below the FCC radio frequencyexposure limits.Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN Converter shall beused in such a manner that the potential for humancontact during normal operation is minimized.FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure StatementThis equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCCradio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines foran uncontrolled environment, this equipment has tobe installed and operated while maintaining aminimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm. Basedon continuous exposure of 30 minutes.Users are not permitted to make changes or modifythe system in any way.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference toradio or communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off andSafety InformationWARNING• Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could leadto damage that is not covered by the warranty.• Do not touch the device or accessories duringthunderstorms. Electrical shock could result.• This device is made for use in the USA only.• For indoor use only.• Do not use this equipment on hospital premises.Doing so may cause medical devices tomalfunction.• Do not use this equipment in an aircraft, as doingso could cause the aircraft's equipment tomalfunction.• While using the Wireless LAN Converter, do notcover it or turn it on its side. Do not cover theWireless LAN Converter with objects such asmagazines or newspapers or use it in confined,enclosed places, such as the spaces betweenwalls and furniture. Furthermore, do not turn theWireless LAN Converter on its side while usingit. Either situation could cause heat to build upinside the Wireless LAN Converter, leading tooverheating and possible fire.• Carefully place the Ethernet cable. Personalinjury or damage to the Wireless LAN Convertercould result from people tripping over theEthernet cable, Wireless Unit cable, Power Unit,or power cord. Protect wiring by locating it inplaces where people do not walk.• Do not swing the Wireless LAN Converter.Injury could result if the adapter strikes a personor fragile material, such as glass.• Keep the Wireless LAN Converter out of thereach of children. Unforeseeable injury couldresult from swallowing loose parts, etc.• Place the Wireless LAN Converter on a stablesurface. Do not place the Wireless LANConverter on wobbly or tilted surfaces. Tippingor falling could result in injury.• When using wall mounting, make sure that thewall is strong enough to support the WirelessUnit. The Wireless Unit could fall if the wall isnot strong enough, leading to unforeseeableaccidents. Further, be careful not to drop the unitor the tools used for mounting it. Doing so couldresult in unforeseeable accidents.• Avoid locations that are directly exposed tosunlight or heaters.Internal overheating could result in fire ordamage to the unit.• Make sure connectors are properly connected.– Do not insert any metallic objects inside theconnectors. Short-circuiting the pins couldcause fire or damage to the unit.– Be careful to insert connectors squarely.Crooked insertion could cause pins to short-circuit, possibly causing fire or damage to theunit.• Use only the supplied Power Unit with your SonyWireless LAN Converter. To disconnect yourWireless LAN Converter from the power supply,unplug the Power Unit.• ISDN and telephone lines cannot be connected tothe Wireless Unit connector and/or NETWORKconnector of the Power Unit.If the Power Unit is connected to the network ortelephone lines mentioned below, high electriccurrent to the connectors may cause damage,overheating or fire. Connecting to home orbusiness-use telephone lines is strictly prohibited.– Telephone lines– PBX (private branch exchange)– Home or business-use telephone lines– Lines other than those mentioned above.• Do not connect the Wireless LAN Converter to ahub as this affects the correct operation of theConverter.5GHzWireless LAN Converteron, you are encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.You are cautioned that any changes or modificationsnot expressly approved in this manual could voidyour authority to operate this equipment.If you have questions about this product, call theSony Customer Information Center at1-877-760-7669; or write to the Sony CustomerInformation Center at 12451 Gateway Boulevard,Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number below is forFCC-related matters only.This device must not be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SonyModel No: PCWA-DE50Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,Oradell, NJ 07649 USATelephone: 201-930-6972This phone number is for FCC-related mattersonly.This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and(2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.The supplied interface cable must be used with theequipment in order to comply with the limits for adigital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 ofFCC Rules.NOTE:The power outlet should be installed near theequipment and should be easily accessible.Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Co., Ltd.Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oilbased ink.Continued on next pageGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and supportfrom Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for yourWireless LAN Converter.About Sony’s SupportOptionsSony provides several support options for yourWireless LAN Converter.❒Read This First (this manual) containsimportant information that you should readbefore using the Wireless LAN Converter.❒Quick Start Guide explains how to install theWireless LAN Converter.❒Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions tothe most common problems users have with theirWireless LAN Converter.❒Online Help for the Wireless LANConverter Setup Page explains how toconfigure the Wireless LAN Converter.❒PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility Online Helpexplains how to access to the setup screen of theWireless LAN Converter.❒Access Point Scan Utility Online Helpexplains how to scan the Access Point.❒The Sony Wireless LAN Convertersupport Web sitehttp://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupportprovides the latest information on your WirelessLAN Converter.❒The Sony e-mail support service answersyour questions by electronic mail. Just send yourquestion in an e-mail message and a customerservice representative will reply. To send aquestion 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 withanswers to commonly asked questions. You canuse this automated service to request a list ofavailable topics, and then select the topics youwant to receive. To contact the Sony fax-backservice, call 1-877-760-7669.❒The Sony Customer Information ServicesCenter offers information about your WirelessLAN Converter, Wireless LAN PC Card, andother Sony products that work with yourcomputer. To contact the Sony CustomerInformation Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Names of parts and functionsWireless UnitFront panel Rear panel (With rear panel removed)1324576Power Unit8091STATUS indicatorShows the operation status of the Wireless LAN Converter.Indicator color and lighting pattern StatusWhite flashing (approx. 9 sec. lit, 1 sec. out) Wireless network connection status:Good (strong signal)White flashing (approx. 5 sec. lit, 1 sec. out) Wireless network connection status:Fair (medium signal)White flashing (approx. 2 sec. lit, 1 sec. out) Wireless network connection status:Poor (weak signal)White flashing (approx. 1 sec. lit, 9 sec. out) Nothing connected to the NETWORK connector orconnected devices off.White flashing (approx. 0.4 sec. intervals) Startup in progressWait until startup is completed.Pink lit Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connectionmodeRed flashing (approx. 3 sec. intervals) Search for wireless network in progressCommunication is not yet possible because connectionis not established. If this condition continues for a longtime, check the settings of the Wireless LANConverter and the connection target (5GHz WirelessLAN Access Point, etc.).Red flashing (approx. 0.4 sec. intervals) • Unit is ready for resetReset switch is being pressed and unit is now readyfor reset. Release reset switch. Wireless LANConverter restarts automatically, and all settingsrevert to factory defaults.• Firmware update in progressFirmware is being updated. Never turn power off inthis condition.2Reset switchServes to return the Wireless LAN Converter to the factory default condition. For details, refer to theseparate Quick Start Guide or Online Help.3LINK/ACT indicatorLights up when a link has been established through the NETWORK connector 0. While data are beingexchanged, the indicator flashes.4Wireless Unit cableConnect to the Wireless Unit connector 9 on the Power Unit.5Rear coverRemove this cover when wishing to mount the Wireless Unit on a wall, and when wishing to check theMAC address of the Wireless LAN Converter.6Wall mounting holesUsed for mounting the Wireless Unit on a wall. For details, refer to the separate Quick Start Guide.7MAC address labelThis label shows the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the Wireless LAN Converter.z HintMAC address is a unique identifier assigned to each Ethernet-compatible device. Because a different MACaddress is specified for each device, no two devices have the same MAC address. Further, users cannot changeMAC addresses.8AC 100-240 jackConnect the power cord here.9Wireless Unit connectorThe Wireless Unit cable 4 is to be connected here.0NETWORK connectorUse an Ethernet cable to link this connector to a computer or another device with an Ethernet connector.z HintYou can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring.PrecautionsPower UnitUse only the supplied Power Unit and power cord.Other AC adapters may damage in the WirelessLAN Converter.SafetyDo not drop the Wireless LAN Converter. Carefulhandling will help prevent damage.InstallationDo not place the Wireless LAN Converter where itwill be exposed to the following conditions:• Unstable surfaces.• High humidity or poor ventilation.• Excessive dust.• Direct sunlight or extreme heat.• Closed cars.• Magnetic fields (near magnets, speakers, ortelevisions).• Frequent vibration.• Locations where the transmission of radiowaves may be obstructed by metal plates orconcrete walls.OperationExposure to rapid changes in temperature or verydamp environments may cause moisture tocondense on internal parts. This may prevent theWireless LAN Converter from operating properly.If this should happen, unplug the Power Unit fromthe power outlet and allow the Wireless LANConverter to dry for two to three hours or until themoisture evaporates.CleaningClean the casing with a soft cloth lightly moistenedwith water or a mild detergent solution. Do not useany type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, orsolvent such as alcohol or benzene. This maydamage the finish of the casing.SpecificationsPowerAC100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz(The power cord plug is for use with AC 120 V.)Power consumptionApprox. 5 WInterface100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (RJ-45) (automaticMDI/MDI-X detection)Maximum external dimensionsWireless Unit: approx. 3.9 × 3.9 × 1.3 inches (w/h/d)(approx. 98 × 98 × 33 mm)Power Unit: approx. 4.4 × 1.0 × 2.8 inches (w/h/d)(approx. 110 × 25 × 70 mm )MassWireless Unit: approx. 11 oz. (approx. 310 g)(incl. connection cable)Power Unit: approx. 4.6 oz. (approx. 130 g)Maximum connection distanceLine of sight approx. 328 feet (100 m)(The maximum connection distance depends on theenvironment.)Protocol supportTCP/IPStandardIEEE 802.11a (wireless connection)IEEE 802.3 (wired connection)Radio frequency5.15 - 5.35 GHzWEP (Data encryption)64 bits/128 bitsModulation methodOFDM (IEEE 802.11a compliant)Operating temperature41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (no condensation)Storage temperature–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (no condensation)Supplied accessories• Wireless Unit• Power Unit• Power cord• CD-ROM (Setup disc)• Read This First (this manual)• Quick Start Guide• Troubleshooting Guide• Limited WarrantyDesign and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

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