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

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Capabilities
Preparation
Wireless access to the Internet for any device with an
Ethernet connector
The 5GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE50 (hereafter referred to as the Wireless LAN
Converter) is designed to enable a device such as a desktop computer or printer equipped with an
Ethernet connector to become part of a wireless network.
5GHz
Wireless LAN Converter
Procedure 1
Confirm the computer used for setup and the
Access Point
Before starting setup of the Wireless LAN Converter, verify the following points.
Notes
• Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet connector of the device.
• The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an Access Point.
• For setup of the Wireless LAN Converter, a computer running Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP is required.
• Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. It cannot be connected to a hub.
Procedure 2
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the
computer used for setup
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter and the computer.
Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit.
Connect the Power Unit to the computer using an Ethernet cable.
Connect the Power Unit to an AC outlet using the power cord.
Confirm Ethernet connector of computer used for setup
Confirm the Ethernet connector of the computer to be used for setup, and provide the required Ethernet
cable.
z Hint
You can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring.
Connection sample:
Quick Start Guide
Confirm Access Point
Before reading this guide, be sure to read the supplement entitled
“Read This First”.
Internet
Device equipped with
an Ethernet connector
This guide provides an overview of the 5GHz Wireless LAN Converter
PCWA-DE50 features and the necessary configuration steps.
Make sure that power to the 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point to be used is turned on. Also check the
Network Name (SSID) and Encryption (WEP) key settings of the Access Point.
Power Unit
Power cord
Network Name (SSID) : ___________________
Router or similar
Wireless LAN
Converter
Adjust firewall settings of the computer
Wireless LAN
Converter
Encryption (WEP) key : ___________________
Wireless Unit
If you are using the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or a personal firewall function provided
by virus scanning software, it may be necessary to adjust the security level setting. For details, see
below.
Ethernet
cable (not
included)
Access Point
Note
z Hint
The Wireless LAN Converter allows also computers equipped with the Wireless LAN Converter to communicate directly
when using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode, without using a Wireless LAN Access Point.
Access Point Network connection mode settings are described in this manual. Refer to the Online Help for information about
Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings.
Setup Procedures
After setting up the Wireless LAN Converter, connect the Converter to the wireless communication
device.
PCWA-DE50
Procedure 1
Procedure 2
• Wireless Unit
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 Wireless LAN Converter and/or 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.
• The Wireless LAN Converter does not have a power switch.
• You can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring.
Wireless LAN Converter Setup
Procedure 3
Network security is an important issue. You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer.
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the computer used for setup
Wireless LAN Converter Setup
• Power Unit
z Hints
When using Windows XP’s “Internet Connection Firewall”
Confirm the computer used for setup and the Access Point
Unpacking
Once you have unpacked the unit, make sure that all of the following items are present:
Computer Firewall Functions
Note
Preparation
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Wireless Unit cable
Procedure 3
Install the utility software
Procedure 4
Configure the Wireless LAN Converter
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 Wireless
LAN Converter or Access Point’s 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.
Install the utility software
Install the utility software for configuring the Wireless LAN Converter (PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility) on
the computer to be used for setup.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer to which the Wireless
LAN Converter is connected.
For computers running Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000,
double-click the “My Computer” icon on the Desktop.
Notes
• Pay special attention to security issues.
• For questions regarding firewall functions, please contact your firewall software manufacturer.
Access Point not set up
Access Point already set up
Configuring the Access Point
• Power cord
Procedure 5
Configure settings for Access Point
Procedure 6
Reconfigure the Wireless LAN Converter
For computers running Windows XP, click “Start” and select “My Computer”.
In “My Computer”, click the CD-ROM drive icon and then double-click the
“PCWA-DE50” folder.
Double-click “Setup.exe”.
The installation program starts. Follow the on-screen instructions and install the utility software.
• CD-ROM (Setup disc)
• Read This First
• Quick Start Guide (this manual)
Installing the Wireless LAN Converter
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Limited Warranty
Procedure 7
Wireless LAN Converter installation
If the computer used for setup is the same as the computer for which wireless
communication is to be enabled, the procedure is completed.
If wireless communication is to be enabled for another device
z Hints
Device Connection Enabling Wireless Communication
Procedure 8
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE, 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 are referred to as Windows
XP.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
• Netscape and Netscape Communicator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netscape Communications
Corporation.
• All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ®
marks are not specified.
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based ink.
• Depending on your computer’s 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:
Connect to a device equipped with an Ethernet connector
z Hint
• To exit the installation program, click “Cancel”.
In this guide, each procedure is preceded by a box. Before proceeding to the next procedure, confirm that you have
performed all the necessary tasks by ticking the box.
Example:
Procedure 1
Continued on next page
Procedure 4
Configure the Wireless LAN Converter
• If Access Point setup has been completed:
Use the same values as set for the Access Point.
Display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page and configure the required settings.
• If Access Point setup has not been completed:
Refer to the documentation of the Access Point and enter the default values.
Compatible browsers:
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Netscape Communicator 4.78 or later
Netscape 6.1 or later
Enter WEP Key
• To display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page from the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility software, set one of the Web
browsers above as your computer’s default Web browser.
• If your Web browser is configured to use a proxy server, set the browser proxy settings so the browser does not use a
proxy sever for the IP address of the Wireless LAN Converter and the 5GHz Wireless LAN devices such as Access Point.
For details on how to disable proxy settings, see “Case 4: Cannot display Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page” in the
Troubleshooting Guide.
: Select whether to use data encryption or not.
: Select the Encryption (WEP) key length. The number of characters for
the key string depends on this setting.
: Enter a character string to be used as Encryption (WEP) key. The length
of the string must match the encryption key length setting.
For verification, the string must be entered once more in the “Re Enter
WEP Key” field.
z Hints
• Encryption of wireless communications data (as selected by “Encryption (WEP)”) is used in order to prevent
unauthorized access by a third party. The Encryption (WEP) key becomes the password necessary to participate in
a network using data encryption.
• Clicking
or
brings up Online Help.
z Hints
Configuring the Access Point
Mounting the unit on a wall
1 Slide the rear cover of the Wireless Unit in the arrow direction.
Note
If the Encryption (WEP) key has not been enabled for the Access Point, it is highly recommended that
you enable it by carrying out Procedures 5 and 6. If it is already enabled, go to Procedure 7.
Be cautious when removing or attaching the cover of the Wireless Unit.
z Hint
To attach the rear cover, align the rails on the rear of the Wireless Unit with the
grooves on the cover, and slide the cover upwards.
Procedure 5
Encryption (WEP)
Key Length
Notes
• The Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page is saved in the internal memory of the Wireless LAN Converter.
• The displayed page may differ slightly, depending on the firmware version of the Wireless LAN Converter.
Configure the settings for “Encryption (WEP)”, “Key Length”, and “Enter
WEP Key”.
Click “Start”, point to “Programs” (when using Windows XP, select “All
Programs”), and click “Wireless LAN”, “PCWA-DE50 Setup”.
Configure settings for the Access Point
z Hint
Procedure 6
Approx. 0.12 inch
(3 mm)
Reconfigure the Wireless LAN Converter
When Access Point settings have been changed, the connection will be lost. You need to reconfigure
the Wireless LAN Converter with the Network Name (SSID) and Encryption (WEP) key settings that
were chosen for the Access Point.
Click “Start”, point to “Programs” (when using Windows XP, select “All
Programs”), and click “Wireless LAN”, “PCWA-DE50 Setup”.
The Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page appears. Click “Easy Setup”.
Make sure that the settings are as desired, and click “Execute Setup”.
The setup completed screen appears.
z Hints
• If the “IP Address Setup” screen appears, temporarily change the converter IP address to the one on the screen.
However, if you are using several devices to build a network, make sure that the new IP address does not duplicate
the address of another device or computer on the network. If it does, you will not be able to open the Wireless LAN
Converter Setup Page. Change the IP address as necessary before clicking “Execute Setup”.
Select the SSID of the Access Point from the Scan button or enter the
SSID same as the Access Point in the Network Name field.
Configure the settings for “Encryption (WEP)”, “Key Length”, and “Enter
WEP Key”, using the same values as selected for the Access Point.
For verification, the Encryption (WEP) key string must be entered once
more in the “Re Enter WEP Key” field.
Note
The computer and Wireless LAN Converter must be connected in a one-on-one configuration. (If two or more
computers are connected to the Wireless LAN Converter using a hub, or if two or more Wireless LAN Converters are
connected to one computer, an error will occur.)
Approx. 0.94 inch
(24 mm)
If the Access Point is the PCWA-A500, click “Setup.exe” in the “AccessPoint” folder on the supplied CD-ROM to install
the Access Point Scan Utility. Then click “Start”, point to “Programs” (when using Windows XP, select “All Programs”),
and click “Wireless LAN”, “Access Point Scan”.
The setup confirmation screen appears.
Using screws or nails, mount the unit onto the wall.
Refer to the documentation of the Access Point and configure the appropriate settings.
When setup is completed, click “Next”.
The PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility starts, and automatically displays the Wireless LAN Converter
Setup Page (Home Page).
When setup is completed, click “Next”.
Make sure that the settings are as desired, and click “Execute Setup”.
The Wireless LAN Converter is not supplied with mounting hardware. Use sturdy screws or nails to
properly support the weight of the Wireless LAN Converter.
■ Recommended screws
• Roundhead screws
(shaft diameter 0.13 inch (3.1 mm))
Ø0.23
(5.7)
Ø0.13 (3.1)
0.1 (2.3)
• Flathead screws
(shaft diameter 0.13 inch (3.1 mm))
Ø0.25
(6.2)
unit: inch (mm)
Ø0.13 (3.1)
0.08 (1.8)
Notes
• Always use two screws or nails and make sure that the unit is securely set on the wall.
• Select a location that will hold the weight of the unit when mounting it on the wall. If the location cannot hold the weight
of the unit, it may drop and cause an accident.
• When mounting the Wireless Unit on walls made of plasterboard or other fragile material, make sure that the material is
strong enough to support the unit’s weight and use special screw fasteners or other fixtures that are designed for use with
that material. If the unit is fastened with ordinary screws, there is a danger that it may fall.
• When mounting the unit on the wall, be careful not to drop the unit or the tools used for doing the work. Dropping the
unit or tools could result in unforeseeable accidents.
The Wireless LAN Converter restarts.
Device Connection Enabling
Wireless Communication
Close the Web browser.
(other than the computer used for setup)
Procedure 8
When you click “Execute Setup”, the Wireless LAN Converter restarts.
If the status indicator on the front panel of the Wireless Unit flashes slowly in white,
communication with the Access Point has been established.
• If an error occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide or Online Help.
Installing the Wireless LAN Converter
Click “Easy Setup”.
The Easy Setup screen appears.
z Hint
If the status indicator flashes in red, communication with the Access Point could not be established. Refer to Read
This First or Online Help.
Disconnect the computer used for setup from the Ethernet connector of the Wireless LAN Converter
and reconnect the Wireless LAN Converter to the device for which wireless communication is to be
enabled. (Skip this step if the device is the computer used for setup.)
Procedure 7
Note
If the read-in condition continues and the Wireless LAN Setup Page does not change, check the status indicator on the
front panel of the Wireless Unit. If the indicator flashes slowly in white, setup was completed normally and wireless
communication is possible.
Connect to a device equipped with Ethernet connector
Wireless LAN Converter installation
Install the Wireless LAN Converter in a stable location where it will not tip over or fall.
Arrange the cable depending on the installation location.
Installation sample:
•
Tabletop installation
Device equipped with
an Ethernet connector
• Wall mounting
Close the Web browser.
What to do now
When setting up the Access Point for the first time, go to Procedure 5 and Procedure 6.
If the Access Point has already been set up, go to Procedure 7.
For details on the Wireless LAN Converter setup, refer to the
Online Help.
Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point.
• If Access Point setup has been completed:
Use the same Network Name as set for the Access Point.
• If Access Point setup has not been completed:
Refer to the documentation of the Access Point and enter the default Network Name.
Note
The Network Name (SSID) is an ID that serves to identify the wireless network. It is required for communication with
the Access Point.
z Hint
To search for Access Points in the vicinity, click the “Scan” button.
Reset to Factory Defaults
To display Online Help
Click the “Start” button, point to “Programs” (when using Windows XP, select “All
Programs”), and click “Wireless LAN”, “PCWA-DE50 Setup Help”.
To call up Online Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page
Click
or
on the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page.
z Hint
The white flashing pattern of the status indicator indicates the signal condition. For details, refer to Read This First (reverse
page).
If the computer used for setup is the same as the computer for
which wireless communication is to be enabled, the installation is
now completed.
Notes
• Install the Wireless LAN Converter on a stable surface.
• Do not install the Wireless LAN Converter on a shelf or other place where jarring or vibration might cause it to fall.
• Do not install the Wireless LAN Converter in any location where passers-by might accidentally come in contact with the
Wireless LAN Converter or its cabling.
• When installing the Wireless LAN Converter, be sure to refer to the Read This First supplement.
Turn on the power of the Wireless LAN Converter.
Press the reset switch on the bottom of the Wireless Unit with the end of
a paper clip or a similar object for at least one second.
When the status indicator flashes, release the reset switch.
The Wireless LAN Converter restarts automatically, and all settings revert to the factory defaults.
The factory default settings are shown below.
Items
Settings
Network Name (SSID)
Blank (not set)
Encryption (WEP)
Disabled
Connection Mode
Access Point Network
IP Address Setting
Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
STATUS Indicator (LED)
ON

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