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4-674-967-11(1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Wireless LAN PC Card
(IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps)
PCWA-C300S
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Declaration of Conformity Owner’s Record Trade Name: Sony The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the Model No: PCWA-C300S space provided below. Refer to them whenever Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, produ
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FCC RF Exposure • Le terme “IC” avant le muméro d’homologation ne signifie seulement que les normes d’Industrie Install and connect this product by following du Canada ont été respectées. descriptions in its Operating Instructions before using it. About the supplied software This equipment generates and radiates radio THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED frequency energy. PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE END- SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) for this device USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. was measured in accordanc
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Table of contents Overview ................................................ 5 Additional information Capabilities ..................................... 5 Manually installing, verifying, and removing the supplied software ....... 31 System requirements ...................... 8 Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card Documentation and Help file................ 10 driver manually ......................... 31 Getting started Installing the Wireless Panel manually ................................... 39 U
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Overview Capabilities The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is a PC Card type wireless network card. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. The supplied Wireless Panel software lets you easily configure the card for multiple networks. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between Acc
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With the Windows XP operating system: Available Wireless Networks Windows XP Service Pack 1: Available Wireless Networks 6
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Accessing the Internet from various points within your home (Access Point Network connection mode) With a separately available Access Point you can easily build a wireless network. By connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you can access the Internet from the living room, bedroom, or any other convenient location in the house. Equipping multiple computers with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to exchange files between the computers via the Access Point. AD
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Direct communication between computers (Peer to Peer Network connection mode) The Peer to Peer Network connection mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows file sharing in locations where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present. System requirements To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met: ® ❑ Windows -compatible PC: – 128 MB RAM or more – Card Bus compliant PC Card slot – CD-ROM drive (for software ins
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Notes • Correct operation is not assured for all computers, even if satisfying the above system requirements. • Correct operation in an OS upgrade environment is not assured, except for factory ® provided Windows XP operating system upgrade packages for Sony VAIO series computers. • For Internet access via the wireless LAN, an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant Wireless LAN Access Point (available separately) is necessary. • An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for Internet acces
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Documentation and Help file This product comes with the following documentation and help files. ❑ Operating Instructions (this document) Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card. ❑ Quick Start Guide This document explains how to install software required to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S. The document also contains answers to frequently asked questions and common problems. ❑ Wireless Panel Online Help
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2 On the screen that opens, click “Wireless Panel Online Help”. Access from Wireless Panel 1 Install the Wireless Panel software, following the instructions in this manual. 2 Start the Wireless Panel. 3 Right-click the Wireless Panel icon on your Windows operating system taskbar and click Help on the shortcut menu. z Hint You can also access Help by clicking on the Wireless Panel title bar. 11
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Unpacking Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items: • Wireless LAN PC Card • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Quick Start Guide • Operating Instructions • Warranty card Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. ❑ Wireless LAN PC Card driver This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. ❑ Wireless Panel Wireless Panel is a utility software that lets you configure the computer for the wireless LAN and monitor the communication statu
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Getting started Installing the supplied software This section explains how to use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Wireless LAN PC Card device driver and Wireless Panel. You must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your computer before installing the device driver and Wireless Panel. The installation procedures are performed with an easy-to-use wizard. Before you start, verify the following. • The wizard located on the CD-ROM supplied with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Make sure that your CD-ROM
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Important Computer Firewall Functions When using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function Enabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function may prevent you from being able to access your computer through wireless communication. (This function is inactive under the Windows XP operating system default settings.) Because of this function, you may not be able to connect to your network when you change your Access Point settings. If this happens, deactivate the “Internet C
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Getting started 1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, turn on the Access Point. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The Easy Installation Wizard starts automatically. z Hint If the Easy Installation Wizard does not appear when you insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, double-click “Setup.exe” ( ) on the CD-ROM. Depending on the settings of your computer, the file name may be “Setup”. 3 When the following messa
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If you are using an external CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions on the screen and copy the contents of the CD-ROM to your hard disk. When the copy is complete, click “Main Menu”. The Main Menu of the Easy Installation Wizard appears. 5 Click “Install Driver”. The following screen appears. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to install the device driver. 16
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Getting started 6 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the PC card slot. You do not need to turn off your computer when you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card. Insert in arrow direction To PC Card slot Notes • If your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. See section “If your computer has two PC Card slots” on page 28. • Depending on the depth and configurati
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7 When installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click “Continue”. 8 Click “Install Software Utility”. The utility installation starts. 18
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Getting started 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. This completes the installation of the software. Once Wireless Panel is installed, appears on your Windows operating system taskbar. What to do next Make Access Point connection settings. When using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system, proceed to page 20. When using the Windows XP operating system, proceed to page 24. z Hint When using the Windows XP operating system, click “Main Menu” as necessary
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Making Access Point Connection Settings After installing the necessary software, you must make the necessary settings to establish a connection with the Access Point. If you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary settings. Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system 1 Click “Connect to Access Point”. The following screen appears. 2 Make the appropriate settings. 1 2 20
