Sony Network Router PCWA DE80 User Manual

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Procedure 4  
Configuration with the Quick Setup  
Switch  
Capabilities  
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the device  
that you want to use for wireless communication  
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300, you can use  
the Quick Setup switch to configure it. When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to another type  
of access point, see “Configuration with the Utility Software” overleaf.  
Wireless access to the Internet for devices with Ethernet  
connectors  
1 Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit.  
The Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE80 (hereafter referred to as the Wireless LAN Converter) is  
designed to allow devices such as desktop computers or printers equipped with Ethernet connectors to  
become part of a wireless network.  
2 Connect the Power Unit to the computer or other device capable of wireless communication using  
Procedure 1  
an Ethernet cable.  
3 Connect the Power Unit to an AC outlet using the power cord.  
Notes  
Complete the access point setup  
Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet device.  
The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an access point.  
Wireless LAN Converter  
Refer to the documentation provided with your access point for details about how to complete the setup.  
If your access point data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK) is not configured, we strongly suggest that  
you configure it before proceeding.  
When setting up the Wireless LAN Converter without the Quick Setup switch, a computer running the Windows Me,  
Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system is required.  
To power outlet  
(2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g)  
Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. You cannot use a hub to connect to several devices.  
Power Unit  
Note  
Connection example  
If the security settings of your access point use WPA or IEEE 802.1X, you cannot configure the PCWA-DE80.  
or  
Power cord  
Quick Start Guide  
Before reading this guide, be sure to read the “Read This First”  
supplement.  
Procedure 2  
Device equipped with  
an Ethernet connector  
Internet  
Wireless Unit  
Ethernet cable  
(not included)  
Connect the PCWA-AR800/PCWA-AR300  
This guide provides an overview of the Wireless LAN Converter  
PCWA-DE80 features and the necessary configuration.  
1 Connect the Wireless Unit of the Wireless LAN Converter to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector of the  
PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 Router Unit.  
Wireless Unit cable  
Router or similar  
Wireless LAN  
Converter  
2 Connect the AC adapter to the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 and the power outlet.  
Wireless LAN Converter  
3 Press the power switch to turn on the AC adapter.  
z Hint  
Access point  
Wireless Unit of the Wireless  
Broadband Router PCWA-AR800/  
PCWA-AR300 (PCWA-A820/A320)  
The Wireless LAN Converter does not have a power switch.  
Router Unit of the Wireless Broadband Router  
PCWA-AR800/PCWA-AR300 (PCWA-R1)  
z Hint  
When the Status indicator of the Wireless LAN Converter changes to white when you connect the  
wireless communication device, configuration is complete.  
The Wireless LAN Converter also allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN Converters to communicate directly when  
using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode, without using a wireless LAN access point.  
The Access Point Network connection mode settings are described in this document. Refer to Help for information about the  
Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings.  
zHint  
Power switch  
If you want to reset the Wireless LAN Converter, see “Reset to Factory Defaults”, overleaf.  
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch  
You can use the settings of the Sony Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 to  
automatically configure the hardwired (Ethernet) Wireless LAN Converter by using the Quick Setup  
switch.  
For details about the Wireless LAN Converter setup, refer to  
the Help.  
Wireless Unit of the Wireless  
LAN Converter PCWA-DE80  
To power outlet  
AC adapter  
The access point sends the following to the Wireless LAN Converter.  
To display Help  
z Hint  
• Network name (SSID)  
• Security settings  
Click the “Start” button, point to “Programs” (when using the Windows XP operating system,  
point to “All Programs”), point to “Wireless LAN”, and then click “Converter Setup Help”.  
The connections above are used in configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch. For details about  
connections to use the Wireless LAN Converter in wireless communication, see procedure 4.  
PCWA-DE80  
©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan  
To display Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page  
Click  
or  
on the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page.  
Procedure 3  
Wireless LAN security  
Making security settings for the wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility  
for any security problems that may arise from the use of the wireless LAN.  
Perform quick setup  
1 Wait until the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300, and the Wireless LAN  
Unpacking  
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following items are present.  
Converter starts.  
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter  
You can configure the Wireless LAN Converter by performing one of the following.  
• With the Quick Setup switch  
2 Press the Quick Setup switch of the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300  
Wireless Unit for at least one second.  
• Wireless Unit  
• Power Unit  
When the Status indicator on the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 starts flashing red, it has  
entered Quick Setup standby mode.  
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR800 or  
PCWA-AR300, you can use the Quick Setup switch to configure the Wireless LAN Converter. For  
details, see “Configuration with the Quick Setup Switch”.  
• With the utility software  
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to an access point other than the PCWA-AR800 or  
PCWA-AR300, you cannot use the Quick Setup switch to configure the Wireless LAN Converter.  
For details, see “Configuration with the Utility Software” overleaf.  
• Power cord  
Quick Setup switch  
z Hint  
z Hint  
• CD-ROM (Setup disc)  
• Read This First  
You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is connected to the PCWA-AR800 or  
PCWA-AR300.  
The Wireless LAN Converter only remains in Quick Setup standby mode for 30 seconds.  
Press the Quick Setup switch one more time for at least one second to cancel the procedure.  
• Quick Start Guide (this document)  
• Troubleshooting Guide  
• Limited Warranty  
z Hint  
3 Press the Wireless LAN Converter Quick Setup switch for at least one  
In this document, each procedure is preceded by a box. Before proceeding to the next procedure, confirm that you  
performed all the necessary tasks by ticking the box.  
second.  
When the Status indicator on the PCWA-AR800 or PCWA-AR300 stops flashing red and the  
Wireless LAN Converter’s begins flashing white, quick setup is complete.  
Example:  
Procedure 1  
4 Disconnect the power cord of the Wireless LAN Converter to turn it off.  
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