Sony Network Router PCWA A200 User Manual

4-647-079-14(1)  
Operating Instructions  
Wireless LAN  
Access Point  
PCWA-A100/A200  
© 2000 Sony Corporation  
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Use only the supplied AC adapter with  
your Sony Wireless LAN Access Point. To  
disconnect your Wireless LAN Access  
Point from the power supply, unplug the  
AC adapter.  
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991  
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of  
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use  
a computer or other electronic device to send  
any message via telephone facsimile machine  
unless such message clearly contains (in a  
margin at the top or bottom of each  
Make sure the power outlet is easily  
accessible.  
transmitted page or on the first page of the  
transmission), the date and time it is sent and  
an identification of the business, other entity,  
or individual sending the message, and the  
telephone number of the sending machine or  
such business, other entity, or individual.  
In order to program this information into  
your facsimile machine, see your fax software  
documentation.  
FCC Part 68 (PCWA-A100 only)  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the  
FCC rules. The Ringer Equivalence Number  
(REN) and the FCC registration number are  
printed on the modem board. If requested,  
this information must be supplied to the  
telephone company.  
The REN is used to determine the quantity of  
devices which may be connected to the phone  
line. Excessive REN on the telephone line  
may prevent incoming calls from ringing. In  
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs  
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of  
the number of devices you can connect to the  
line, contact the telephone company to  
determine the maximum REN for the calling  
area.  
Notes (PCWA-A100 only)  
The modem uses an RJ-11 telephone jack.  
The Ringer Equivalence Numbers for this  
equipment is 0.5B.  
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE (PCWA-A100  
only)  
The industry Canada label identifies certified  
equipment. This certification means that the  
equipment meets certain telecommunications  
network protective, operational and safety  
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate  
Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements  
document(s). The department does not  
guarantee the equipment will operate to your  
satisfaction.  
If this equipment causes harm to the  
telephone network, your local telephone  
company will, when practical, notify you in  
advance that a temporary discontinuance of  
service may be required. If advance notice is  
not practical, the telephone company will  
notify you as soon as possible. You will be  
advised of your right to file a complaint with  
the FCC.  
The telephone company may make changes  
in its facilities, equipment, operations or  
procedures that could affect the operation of  
this equipment. If this happens, the telephone  
company will notify you in advance to make  
the necessary modifications to maintain  
uninterrupted service. For repair or warranty  
information, please contact 1-877-760-7669, or  
write to the Sony Customer Information  
Center, 12451 Gateway Boulevard., Fort  
Myers, FL 33913. This equipment cannot be  
used on telephone-company-provided coin  
service. Connection to party line service is  
subject to state tariffs.  
Check with your local telephone company  
before installing this equipment. They can  
advise you of the acceptable connection  
method.  
Be aware that compliance with the above  
conditions may not prevent degradation of  
service in some situations.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be  
coordinated by a representative designated  
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or  
any repairs or alterations made by you to this  
equipment may give the telecommunications  
company cause to request that the user  
disconnect the equipment.  
Repair of the equipment should be made only  
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized  
agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest  
you, call 1-877-760-7669.  
For your own protection, ensure that the  
power utility, telephone lines and internal  
metallic water pipe systems are grounded.  
This may be particularly important in rural  
areas.  
CAUTION: Contact the appropriate electrical  
inspection authority or electrician, as  
appropriate. Do not attempt this yourself.  
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NOTICE: The REN assigned to each terminal  
device is used to calculate the maximum  
number of terminals allowed on a telephone  
interface.  
La terminaison dune interface téléphonique  
peut consister en une combination de quelques  
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme  
dindices déquivalence de la sonnerie de tous  
les dispositifs nexcéde pas 5.  
An interface may have any combination of  
devices, but the sum of the REN for all  
devices cannot exceed 5.  
If you have questions about this product, call  
the Sony Customer Information Center at  
1-877-760-7669; or write to the Sony Customer  
Information Center at 12451 Gateway  
Boulevard., Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number  
below is for FCC-related matters only.  
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA (PCWA-  
A100 seulement)  
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada  
identifie le matériel homologué.  
About the supplied softw are  
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est  
conforme aux normes de protection,  
dexploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de  
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les  
documents concernant les exigences  
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le  
Ministére nassure toutefois pas que le  
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de  
l’utilisateur.  
SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED  
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END  
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.  
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the  
software or the software manual in whole  
or in part, or renting the software without  
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In no event will SONY be liable for any  
financial damage or loss of profits,  
including claims made by third parties,  
arising out of the use of the software  
supplied with this product.  
Avant dinstaller ce matériel, lutilisateur doit  
s’assurer quil est permis de le raccorder aux  
installations de lentreprise locale de  
télécommunication. Le matériel doit  
également être installé en suivant une  
méthode acceptée de raccordement.  
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier quil est possible  
que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-  
dessus nempêche pas la dégradation du  
service dans certaines situations.  
In the event a problem occurs with this  
software as a result of defective  
manufacturing, SONY will replace it at  
SONY’s option or issue a refund; however,  
SONY bears no other responsibility.  
The software provided with this product  
cannot be used with equipment other than  
that which is designated for use with.  
Please note that, due to continued efforts to  
improve quality, the software  
specifications may be changed without  
notice.  
Les réparations de matériel homologué  
doivent être coordonnées par un représentant  
désigné par le fournisseur. Lentreprise de  
télécommunications peut demander à  
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la  
suite de réparations ou de modifications  
effectuées par lutilisateur ou à cause de  
mauvais fonctionnement.  
Program © 2000 2001 Sony Corporation,  
© 2000 Lucent Technologies, Copyright 1998  
by Carnegie Mellon University.  
CMU DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES  
WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,  
INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN  
NO EVENT SHALL CMU BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY  
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING  
FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS,  
WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF  
Pour sa propre protection, lutilisateur doit  
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de  
la source dénergie électrique, des lignes  
téléphoniques et des canalisations deau  
métalliques, sil y en a, sont raccordés  
ensemble. Cette précaution est  
particuliérement importante dans les régions  
rurales.  
Avertissement: Lutilisateur ne doit pas tenter  
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit  
avoir recours à un service dinspection des  
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,  
selon le cas.  
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER  
TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR  
IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR  
PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.  
Documentation © 2000 Sony Corporation.  
AVIS: L’indice déquivalence de la sonnerie  
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal  
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui  
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.  
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trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are  
registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and other  
countries.  
Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks  
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respective owners.  
Overview ............................................ 6  
What you can do with your  
Wireless LAN Access Point .. 6  
System requirements................. 9  
About supplied manuals ........ 10  
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 98  
Second Edition is referred to as Windows  
98 Second Edition.  
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® Me is  
referred to as Windows Me.  
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000  
Professional is referred to as Windows  
2000.  
Getting started  
Unpacking ..........................................11  
Parts and indicators ......................... 12  
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP  
Professional and Microsoft® Windows® XP  
Home Edition are referred to as Windows  
XP.  
Connections ...................................... 13  
Connecting the Access Point to  
the Internet ............................ 13  
Connecting the Access Point to a  
power source ........................ 19  
Attaching the unit stand ......... 20  
Setting up .................................. 21  
Factory default configuration of  
the Access Point ................... 21  
Additional information  
Precautions ....................................... 24  
Specifications .................................... 25  
Getting Help ..................................... 26  
Glossary ............................................ 27  
Troubleshooting ............................... 28  
Limited Warranty Statement .......... 29  
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Ove rvie w  
What you can do w ith your Wireless LAN Access  
Point  
The Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/ A200 (hereinafter  
referred to as the Access Point) is designed for building a wireless LAN  
(Local Area Network) environment. Connect your Access Point to a  
power outlet, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C100 into your  
computer, and use the software supplied with your Wireless LAN PC  
Card to build a wireless LAN environment.  
Using the wireless LAN for connecting computers requires no wiring  
which allows you to operate multiple computers more freely than ever.  
The Access Point is capable of building a wireless LAN environment  
including a maximum of 49 client computers (16 or fewer is  
recommended).  
You can connect to an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)  
router, cable modem, DSL modem, or (with the PCWA-A100) a  
telephone line to share access to the Internet among multiple  
computers, or just use the Access Point as the hub of your LAN without  
Internet access (hereafter referred to as a local network).  
In a LAN environment, you can share files on other client computers  
and let others share files on your computer. The following four figures  
depict the various configurations you can implement.  
1 Connecting to a telephone line and a netw ork (see page 13)  
(PCWA-A100 only)  
Internet  
To LINE/  
PHONE  
connector  
HUB  
Internet  
Service  
Provider  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
Note  
You cannot connect the PCWA-A200 to an analog telephone line.  
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2 Connecting to an ISDN router (see page 15)  
Internet  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
Internet  
Service  
Provider  
ISDN Router  
3 Connecting to a cable modem (see page 16)  
Internet  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
Cable  
Television  
Cable Modem  
Company  
4 Connecting to a DSL modem (see page 17)  
Internet  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
Cable  
Television  
DSL Modem  
Company  
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5 Using as the hub of your local netw ork (see page 18)  
HUB  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
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System requirements  
A computer satisfying the following requirements.  
CPU: MMX® Pentium® 233 MHz and above  
RAM: 64 MB and above  
With Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, or Windows  
2000:  
64 MB or more  
With Windows XP:  
128 MB or more  
CD-ROM drive  
Default built-in PCMCIA Type II slot  
Operating system: For best results, use a computer with one of the  
preinstalled operating systems below.  
Windows 98 Second Edition, English version  
Windows Me, English version  
Windows 2000  
Windows XP  
(Does not operate under the Windows 98, 95 or 3.1 versions or under  
the Windows NT version. Also, operation is not guaranteed under  
all upgraded environments.)  
Display: SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) and above, [supports High Color  
(16 bit) and above]  
Notes  
We do not assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the  
system requirements.  
An agreement with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for Internet  
access.  
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About supplied manuals  
Please read the Operating Instructions and Help information for the  
Access Point (PCWA-A100/ A200) and Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-  
C100) in the following order.  
1 Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (this document)  
Explains how to connect and install the Access Point. Please read  
this manual first.  
2 Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions (supplied with  
PCWA-C100)  
This describes the following topics.  
Procedure for installing the Wireless LAN PC Card  
Procedure for installing the supplied software, and making settings  
Procedure for Access Point settings, using the Basic Access Point  
Setup Utility.  
3 Help for each software (included on supplied CD-ROM)  
To learn in details the usage of a software, please read its Help.  
Wireless Palette Help  
Online help explains how to set up and use the Wireless Palette  
software, monitor the connection status between the Access Point  
and the Wireless LAN PC Card, and switch the Access Point to  
use from a client computer when multiple Access Points are  
present.  
Custom Access Point Setup Utility Help  
Online help that explains how to make advanced settings on the  
Access Point.  
Upgrade Manual  
Online help that explains procedures for updating the Access  
Point's firmware, the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver, and the  
Basic/ Custom Access Point Setup Utility. If you are already using  
our Wireless LAN product, please read this manual.  
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Getting started  
Un p a ckin g  
Your Access Point comes with the following items.  
Wireless LAN Access Point  
Unit stand  
AC power adapter  
Telephone cable  
Telephone jack splitter  
(PCWA-A100 only)  
(PCWA-A100 only)  
CD-ROM (Setup disc)  
Wireless LAN Access Point Operating Instructions (This manual)  
Other printed materials  
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Pa rt s a n d in d ica t o rs  
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1
3
5
DC IN 5V  
10BASE-T  
LINE/  
PHONE  
2
*
*
4
6
7 8 0  
* Not included with the PCWA-A200.  
1 POWER indicator  
Lights while power is supplied.  
2 WIRELESS indicator  
Lights when data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN.  
3 ETHERNET indicator  
Lights while data exchange is in progress through the 10BASE-T  
connector.  
4 PHONE indicator (PCWA-A100 only)  
Lights while data exchange is in progress through the LINE/  
PHONE connector.  
5 Wall-mounting holes  
6 LINE/PHONE connector (RJ-11) (PCWA-A100 only) (page 14)  
Connects to the telephone cable.  
7 DC IN 9V jack (page 19)  
Connects to the AC power adapter.  
8 Reset sw itch  
9 ID label (page 20)  
The Access Point ID and other information are printed on this label.  
0 10BASE-T connector (RJ-45) (page 15)  
Connects to a cable modem, DSL modem, ISDN router, or hub  
through an Ethernet cable.  
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Co n n e ct io n s  
Connecting the Access Point to the Internet  
Connection to the Internet varies depending on your Internet  
environment. If you are using the Access Point for your local network  
only, and you do not need to connect it the Internet, proceed to page 18  
and see To use the Access Point for your local network only.”  
Note  
You must select Cable Modem or LAN connection mode before connecting  
the Access Point to a LAN that has a DHCP server. See the Wireless LAN PC  
Card Operating Instructions to configure the connection mode.  
Under no circumstances should connection be made to a LAN that includes an  
active DHCP server if Phone or Local Only has been selected as the connection  
mode.  
To connect the Access Point to the telephone line  
(PCWA-A100 only)  
The PCWA-A100 is equipped with a built-in modem for connection to  
an analog telephone line. When the Access Point is connected to a  
telephone line, multiple computers connected via Wireless LAN PC  
cards can connect to the Internet through this modem.  
Up to 49 computers can simultaneously be connected to the Internet via  
a single telephone line (16 or fewer is recommended). However, note  
that connecting additional computers reduces the communication  
speed for each computer.  
Note  
You cannot connect the PCWA-A200 to an analog telephone line.  
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1 Connect the telephone cable to the LINE/ PHONE connector.  
Telephone cable  
(supplied)  
Telephone jack  
splitter (supplied)  
DC IN 5V  
LINE/  
PHONE  
To the telephone  
line outlet  
To LINE/ PHONE connector  
z Tip  
You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub. Use the 10BASE-T  
connector to build a wired LAN environment in addition to a wireless LAN  
environment. This makes file sharing available among wireless and wired LAN  
clients.  
Internet  
To LINE/  
PHONE  
connector  
HUB  
Internet  
Service  
Provider  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19).  
Notes  
A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended.  
Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point.  
Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand.  
To connect a hub to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access Point, use a  
straight-through Ethernet cable (same order color code when side by side).  
To connect a computer directly to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access  
Point, use a crossover Ethernet cable (reverse order color code when side by  
side).  
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To connect the Access Point to the ISDN router  
Connecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple  
computers containing a Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via  
the Access Point. No connection is required between the computer(s)  
and router.  
1 Connect the ISDN router and the Access Point with an Ethernet  
cable.  
To the ISDN  
router  
10BASE-T  
To the ISDN  
line outlet  
Ethernet cable  
(not supplied)  
To 10BASE-T connector  
2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19).  
Notes  
For ISDN router setup, refer to the manual supplied with your ISDN router.  
A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended.  
Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point.  
Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand.  
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To connect the Access Point to the cable modem  
Connecting the Access Point to a cable modem provides multiple  
computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access  
via the Access Point.  
1 Connect the cable modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet  
cable.  
To the cable modem  
10BASE-T  
Cable modem  
Ethernet cable  
(not supplied)  
To 10BASE-T connector  
2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19).  
Notes  
For cable modem setup, refer to the manual supplied with your device.  
A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended.  
Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point.  
Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand.  
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To connect the Access Point to a DSL modem  
Connecting the Access Point to a DSL modem provides Internet access  
to computers that are using a Wireless LAN PC Card.  
1 Connect the DSL modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet  
cable.  
To the DSL modem  
10BASE-T  
DSL modem  
Ethernet cable  
(not supplied)  
To 10BASE-T connector  
2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19).  
Notes  
For DSL modem setup, refer to the manual supplied with your device.  
A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended.  
Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point.  
Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand.  
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To use the Access Point for your local netw ork only  
The Access Point may be used simply as a hub for wireless computers  
in your local network without Internet access. Use of the Access Point  
in this manner enables file sharing among client computers. In such a  
case, a power connection is the only requirement (Page 19).  
You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub, using  
the 10BASE-T connector to make them wired LAN clients (bridging).  
HUB  
To 10BASE-T  
connector  
Notes  
To connect a hub to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access Point, use a  
straight-through Ethernet cable (same order color code when side by side).  
To connect a computer directly to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access  
Point, use a crossover Ethernet cable (reverse order color code when side by  
side).  
A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended.  
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Connecting the Access Point to a pow er source  
Use the supplied AC power adapter to connect to a power outlet.  
AC power adapter  
(supplied)  
To the  
power  
outlet  
DC IN 9V  
LINE/  
PHONE  
DC IN 9V  
To pow er on/off the Access Point  
The Access Point is not equipped with a power switch.  
To power on/ off the Access Point, plug/ unplug the AC power adapter.  
Leave the AC power adapter plugged into the power outlet under  
normal use.  
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Attaching the unit stand  
The unit stand allows you to place your Access Point in an upright  
position.  
When the unit stand is attached, cables are routed through the recessed  
groove.  
Before attaching the unit stand  
Make sure to write down the six-digit Access Point ID on the label  
attached on the bottom surface of the Access Point.  
Access Point ID  
Note  
Depending on the type of Ethernet cable used, it may be impossible to install the  
stand.  
Attach the unit stand to the Access Point as show n in the figure  
below .  
Engage Joint A with Joint B and slide the Access Point in the direction  
indicated by the arrow until it clicks.  
Joint B  
Joint A  
Groove  
z Tip  
The unit stand may be attached in either direction.  
To remove the unit stand  
Slide the Access Point and unit stand in opposite directions to detach.  
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Setting up  
After you connect and install your Access Point, see the manual,  
Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. The manual provides  
instructions on how to insert the PC card into the computer, install and  
set up its software, and install the software needed to set up the Access  
Point.  
Factory default configuration of the Access Point  
The Access Point is configured at shipment as follows:  
Connection mode  
Cable Modem (Router Mode)  
IP settings  
IP address in the WAN: automatically obtained. (The Access Point  
serves as a DHCP client.)  
IP address in the wireless LAN: 10.0.1.1  
Wireless settings  
Network Name (SSID): Access Point ID  
Encryption Key: the last five digits of Access Point ID  
The Access Point serves as the DHCP server for client computers on the  
LAN.  
The number of IP addresses in the pool is set to 16.  
The IP addresses to be assigned are 10.0.1.2 through 10.0.1.17.  
The above settings can be changed using the Custom Access Point  
Setup Utility that is included on the provided CD-ROM. For further  
instructions, refer to the Custom Access Point Setup Utility Help.  
Ethernet MAC address  
The Ethernet MAC Address can be verified by following the steps  
below:  
1 Right-click the Wireless Palette icon on the Microsoft® Windows®  
taskbar.  
2 Click Version in the pop-up menu.  
3 Verify the number shown for Wireless Access Point Ethernet  
Address.  
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If you forget the Access Point settings  
If you forget the Access Point settings, so that you can no longer  
connect to the Access Point, use the following procedure to make the  
settings again.  
Note  
When a static IP address is set to the Access Point, you cannot change the  
settings as in the following procedure. In this case, return the Access Point to  
the factory default settings using the Access Point Firmware Upgrade Utility.  
For details on how to upgrade the Access Point, refer to the Access Point  
Firmware Upgrade Utility Help.  
1 Hold the reset switch using the tip of a paper clip for approximately  
one second while the power to the Access Point is ON. For  
information on reset switch position, see "Parts and indicators" on  
page 12.  
The POWER indicator lights in orange. The Encryption Key will be  
disabled for approximately five minutes and the password for the  
Access Point Setup Utility will also be disabled. (Software Reset  
mode)  
2 With Window s 98 Second Edition/Me/2000:  
Select this Access Point using the Wireless Palette, delete the value  
of the Encryption Key on the setting menu, and click CONNECT.  
The connection can require some time.  
With Window s XP:  
1. From the start menu, select Connect to, then click the Wireless  
Network Connection.  
The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears.  
2. Select Properties.  
The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.  
3. Select the Wireless Networks tab.  
4. From Preferred Networks, select the desired Access Point, and  
click Properties.  
5. Remove the checkmark from Data encryption (WEP enable), and  
click OK.  
The screen returns to the Wireless Network Connection  
Properties dialog box.  
6. Click OK.  
3 Start either the Custom Access Point Setup Utility or the Basic  
Access Point Setup Utility.  
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The software reset will automatically set the password to its factory  
default setting of public.(You can now change the password to  
anything other than public.)  
4 Click SCAN.  
Selection of communication mode and setup of common parameters  
dialog box appears.  
5 Delete the *****in the Encryption Key text box and retype it, then  
click NEXT.  
The Information for Encryption Key dialog box appears.  
6 Click OK.  
The Setup of the Connection Mode dialog box appears.  
7 Click NEXT.  
The Connection Setup dialog box appears.  
8 Click UPLOAD.  
The settings are uploaded to the Access Point. Please wait until the  
Access Points POWER indicator turns green. It takes approximately  
30 seconds.  
9 Click FINISH to exit.  
This completes the procedure with Windows 98 Second Edition,  
Windows Me, and Windows 2000.  
10 With Windows XP, you must go on to reestablish connection with  
the Access Point as follows.  
1. From the start menu, select Connect to, then click the Wireless  
Network Connection.  
The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears.  
2. Select Properties.  
The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.  
3. Select the Wireless Networks tab.  
4. From Preferred Networks, select the desired Access Point, and  
click Properties.  
5. Apply a checkmark for Data encryption (WEP enabled), and  
enter the changed Encryption Key in Network key.  
6. Click OK.  
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box reappears.  
7. Click OK.  
This completes the procedure with Windows XP.  
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Additional information  
Pre ca u t io n s  
AC pow er adapter  
Be sure to use the supplied AC power adapter. Other  
AC power adapters may cause a failure to the Access  
Point.  
Safety  
Do not drop the Access Point. Careful handling will  
help prevent damage.  
Installation  
Do not place the Access Point where it will be exposed  
to the following conditions:  
• Unstable surfaces.  
High humidity or poor ventilation.  
• Excessive dust.  
• Direct sunlight or extreme heat.  
• Closed cars.  
• Magnetized locations (near magnets, speakers, or  
televisions).  
• Locations exposed to frequent vibration.  
• Locations where the transmission of radio waves  
may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls  
Operation  
Exposure to cold-to-hot temperature extremes or very  
damp environments may cause moisture to condense  
on internal parts. This may prevent the Access Point  
from operating properly.  
If this should happen, unplug the AC power adapter  
from the power outlet and let the Access Point sit for  
two to three hours or until the moisture evaporates.  
Cleaning  
Clean the casing with a soft cloth, lightly moistened  
with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use  
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent  
such as alcohol or benzene. This may damage the  
finish of the casing.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Communication distance  
Approx. 100 m (approx. 330 feet) with no obstacles  
(The communicable distance depends on the  
environment.)  
Maximum number of units connected  
49 units (number of clients)  
(Recommended number of clients is 16 or less)  
Protocol support  
TCP/ IP, NetBEUI  
Standard  
IEEE802.11b/ IEEE802.11  
Radio frequency  
2.4 GHz  
Modulation method  
DS-SS (IEEE802.11 compliant)  
Encryption (WEP)  
64-bit encryption  
(However the actual length of the key that can be entered  
is 40 bits, or 5 characters.)  
General  
Power requirements  
100 to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Approx. 5 W  
Dimensions  
With stand: Approx. 156 × 134.5 × 53 mm  
(approx. 6 1/4 × 5 3/8 × 2 1/8 inches) (w/ h/ d)  
Without stand: Approx. 156 × 125 × 35 mm  
(approx. 6 1/4 × 5 × 1 7/16 inches) (w/ h/ d)  
Mass  
PCWA-A100: Approx. 480 g (approx. 17 oz.)  
PCWA-A200: Approx. 450 g (approx. 16 oz.)  
(excluding the unit stand and the AC power adapter)  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) (not condensed)  
Environment temperature  
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (not condensed)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 11.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Ge t t in g He lp  
This section describes how to get help and support  
from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your  
Access Point.  
About Sonys Support Options  
Sony provides several support options for your Access  
Point. When you have questions about your Access  
Point and its related software, check these options for  
answers:  
This guide explains how to use your Access Point.  
The Sony Access Point support Web site  
http://w w w .sony.com/w irelesslansupport/  
provides the latest information on your Access  
Point. On this Web site, you will find:  
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
• An electronic version of the Operating Instructions  
Help files  
• Installation information  
• Software upgrades  
The Sony e-mail support service answers your  
questions by electronic mail. E-mail your question  
and a customer service representative will reply.  
To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out  
the e-mail form at  
http://w w w .sony.com/w irelesslansupport/  
The Sony fax-back service provides you with  
answers to commonly asked questions. You can use  
this automated service to request a list of available  
topics and then select the topics you want to receive.  
To contact the Sony fax-back service, call  
1-877-760-7669.  
The Sony Customer Information Services Center  
offers information about your Access Point 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/w eek.  
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Glo ssa ry  
Client  
A computer connected to a LAN (Local  
Area Network). Also called a client  
computer.  
ISDN  
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital  
Network) is a set of standards for  
digital transmission over ordinary  
telephone copper wire and other media.  
Home and business users who install  
ISDN routers can access graphic-intense  
Web pages with greatly increased speed  
over that of modem users. ISDN  
requires routers at both ends. Your  
Internet Service Provider (ISP) also  
needs an ISDN router.  
LAN  
Unlike the internet, which is a network  
that is used by unlimited number of  
people, LAN (Local Area Network) is a  
network that is used by limited number  
of people.  
For example, there is LAN used only by  
those belonging to the company or the  
division, and there is LAN constructed  
in home by interconnecting computers.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the Access  
Point, this troubleshooting guide may  
help you remedy the problem. Should a  
problem persist, consult the Sony  
I have forgotten the settings for the  
Access Point I am currently using, and  
cannot make a connection. This also  
means that I cannot connect to the  
Internet.  
Customer Information Service Center.  
cWith the Wireless LAN PC Card  
(PCWA-C100) correctly installed in  
the computer, redo the Access Point  
settings. For details, see the section,  
“If you forget the Access Point  
settings” on page 22.  
On the Access Point  
The Access Point is not operating  
properly.  
c The Access Point is not supplied  
with power.  
Connect the Access Point to a  
power outlet with the supplied AC  
power adapter. (See page 19.)  
c There is an obstacle between the  
Access Point and the computer  
containing the Wireless LAN PC  
Card, or they are too far apart from  
each other.  
Remove the obstacle between them,  
or place them within 100 m  
(approx. 330 feet) of each other.  
(The communicable distance  
depends on the environment.)  
c The Access Point and the telephone  
line (for PCWA-A100 only), or the  
Access Point and the ISDN router/  
Cable modem/ DSL modem, is not  
connected to each other with a  
proper cable.  
Make sure to use the cable  
described in this manual. (See page  
14, 15, 16, 17.)  
The indicators do not come on.  
c Cables are not properly connected.  
– If you are using PCWA-A100,  
check if the modular plug is  
connected properly.  
– Check the cables for validity.  
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Lim it e d Wa rra n t y  
St a t e m e n t  
Sony Wireless LAN Access Point/  
Wireless LAN PC Card Warranty  
(12) months from date of purchase  
when the Product is registered  
electronically prior to the expiry of  
ninety (90) days from the original  
date of purchase. After the applicable  
period, you must pay for all labor  
charges.  
The limited warranty on your hardware  
covers parts and labor against defects in  
material or workmanship for a period  
of three months from the original date  
of purchase. You can extend the  
warranty period for an additional nine  
months by registering your Wireless  
LAN Access Point/ Wireless LAN PC  
Card. See “Registering your Wireless  
LAN Access Point/ Wireless LAN PC  
Card” on page 53 of the Wireless LAN  
PC Card Operating Instructions. Once  
you register your Wireless LAN Access  
Point/ Wireless LAN PC Card, the  
limited warranty period is twelve  
months from the original date of  
purchase.  
2. Parts: For a period of ninety (90)  
calendar days from the original date  
of purchase from SONY or a SONY  
authorized reseller, SONY will  
supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt,  
at SONY’s option, replacement parts  
in exchange for defective parts. Any  
replacement parts will be warranted  
for the remainder of the original  
warranty period or ninety (90)  
calendar days from installation by  
SONY’s authorized service facility,  
whichever is longer. The ninety (90)  
day warranty period is extendible  
only to the original purchaser, for an  
additional period of nine (9) months,  
for a total of twelve (12) months from  
date of purchase when the Product is  
registered within ninety (90) days  
from the original date of purchase.  
All defective parts replaced under  
this Limited Warranty will become  
the property of SONY.  
For the purpose of this Limited  
Warranty “SONYmeans SONY  
ELECTRONICS INC. for Products  
purchased in the United States of  
America. SONY warrants this Wireless  
LAN Access Point/ Wireless LAN PC  
Card product (“the Product”) against  
defects in material or workmanship as  
follows:  
1. Labor: For a period of ninety (90)  
calendar days from the original date  
of purchase from SONY or a SONY  
authorized reseller, SONY will repair  
defects in material or workmanship  
in the Product at no charge, or pay  
the associated labor charges to a  
SONY authorized service facility. The  
ninety (90) day warranty period is  
extendible only to the original  
This Limited Warranty covers only the  
hardware components packaged with  
the Product. It does not cover the  
technical assistance for hardware or  
software usage, and it does not cover  
any software products whether or not  
contained in the Product; SONY  
excludes all warranties express or  
implied in respect of any software  
provided with the product and any  
such software is provided “AS IS,”  
purchaser, for an additional period of  
nine (9) months, for a total of twelve  
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unless expressly provided for in any  
enclosed software limited warranty.  
Please refer to the End User License  
Agreements included with the Product  
for your rights and obligations with  
respect to the software.  
not warranted by SONY prior to  
sending the Product to SONY for  
service. SONY is not liable for any loss  
or damage to these items.  
This Limited Warranty does not cover  
any consumable items supplied with  
this Product; cosmetic damages;  
This Limited Warranty is non-  
transferable. Proof of purchase in the  
form of a bill of sale (which is evidence  
that the Product is within the warranty  
period) must be presented to obtain  
warranty service. In addition, if  
replacement parts are required and you  
wish to receive the most expedient  
service available, you will be required  
to provide SONY with a credit card  
authorization to bill your credit card in  
the event you fail to return the original  
parts in the postage-paid envelope we  
provide. The credit card will only be  
charged for SONY’s list price for the  
part if the original part has not been  
returned within thirty (30) days.  
damage or loss to any software  
programs, data, or media; or damage  
due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse,  
abuse, negligence, commercial use or  
modifications of this Product; (2)  
improper operation or maintenance of  
this Product; (3) connection to improper  
voltage supply; or (4) attempted repair  
by any party other than a SONY  
authorized service facility. This Limited  
Warranty does not apply when the  
malfunction results from the use of this  
Product in conjunction with accessories,  
products or ancillary or peripheral  
equipment, or where it is determined  
by SONY that there is no fault with the  
Product itself. This Limited Warranty is  
valid only in the United States of  
America. This Limited Warranty is  
invalid if the factory-applied serial  
number has been altered or removed  
from the product.  
With respect to certain components you  
may be entitled to express warranty  
service during the warranty period,  
subject to certain restrictions. Please  
contact SONY for further information.  
Repair or replacement of defective parts  
or hardware as provided under this  
Limited Warranty is the exclusive  
remedy of the consumer. SONY SHALL  
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES  
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF  
SONY will not be responsible for any  
damage to or loss of any programs, data  
or other information stored on any  
media or any part of any Product  
serviced hereunder or any  
consequential damages resulting  
therefrom.  
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF  
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY  
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,  
Be sure to remove all third party  
hardware, software, features, parts,  
options, alterations, and attachments  
DOWNTIME AND PURCHASER'S  
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TIME. FOR BREACH OF ANY  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,  
BREACH OF CONTRACT,  
For Product support, online knowledge  
base, frequently asked questions, and  
free upgrades via the Internet:  
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR  
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY  
RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT.  
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT  
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON  
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF  
THIS WARRANTY.  
http:/ / www.sony.com/ wirelesslansupport/  
For Product information, service  
assistance, resolution of a service  
problem, or technical assistance, call  
1-877-760-7669.  
Save this for future reference.  
© 2000, 2001 Sony Corporation  
Reproduction in whole or in part  
without written permission is  
prohibited. All rights reserved. SONY is  
a registered trademark of Sony.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or allow  
limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above limitations  
or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This Limited Warranty gives you  
specified legal rights, and you may  
have other rights which vary from state  
to state.  
Technical Support: Although technical  
support is not provided free of charge  
under this Limited Warranty, SONY  
has established a telephone number for  
technical support. Charges may apply  
for technical support, unless and to the  
extent that free technical support for a  
limited period is provided in writing as  
a feature of your Product. Prior to  
placing you call, please have available  
the model and serial numbers for your  
Product, date of purchase, a list of all  
options installed in your Product and a  
detailed description of the problem.  
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The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions  
by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-mail  
message and a customer service representative will reply.  
To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the e-  
mail form at  
http://w w w .sony.com/w irelesslansupport/  
The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to  
commonly asked questions. You can use this automated  
service to request a list of available topics and then select  
the topics you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-  
back service, call 1-877-760-7669.  
The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers  
information about your Access 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/w eek.  
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