Sony PCWA-C500 - Wireless Lan Pc Card Quick Start Manual

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Installation and setup procedureStep 1(Described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide)For Access Point Network connection mode, set up the Access Point and connect power.This process is described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide that came with yourAccess Point.Step 2Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the computer, and install the Wireless LAN PCCard driver.Step 3Install the supplied Wireless Panel software.Step 4Configure the appropriate computer communications settings.z HintSelect either Access Point Network connection mode or Peer to Peer Network connection modehere. If you select Peer to Peer Network connection mode, no further settings are needed.Step 5(Described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide)Configure the appropriate Access Point communication settings. If connecting to theInternet via the Access Point, also configure the Access Point Internet connectionsettings.Step 6Configure the computer communications settings to match the settings configured inStep 5.Step 7(Described in the Access Point Quick Start Guide)Connect the Access Point to the DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router.Step 1For the Access Point Network connection mode, set up theAccess Point and connect powerRefer to the Access Point Quick Start Guide.Step 2Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the computer, and installthe Wireless LAN PC Card driverBefore inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card...Copy the contents of the 5GHzWirelessLAN folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk. In thisexample, the contents are copied to a folder named “temp” created on the D drive.The following illustration shows insertion of the Wireless LAN PC Card in acomputer.This guide provides an overview of the functions of the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500and the necessary preparations before use. When using the 5GHz Wireless LAN Access PointPCWA-A500 (optional) read this together with the manuals provided with the Access Point.UnpackingWhile unpacking the product, confirm that the following items are present.• Wireless LAN PC Card• PC Card case• CD-ROM (Setup Disc)• Operating Instructions• Quick Start Guide for Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition and Microsoft® Windows® 2000Professional Users• Quick Start Guide for Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XPProfessional Users• Warranty card• Other printed materialsApplicationsAccessing the Internet from various places in the house(Access Point Network connection mode)Access Point Network connection mode allows you to construct a wireless network based on an AccessPoint (optional). By using a computer with a Wireless LAN PC Card, you can communicate with theAccess Point, and share files with other computers via the Access Point. Furthermore, if you connectthe Access Point to a DSL modem, cable modem or ISDN router, you can access the Internet fromvarious places in the house.POWERMESSAGEWIRELESSNETWORK 1NETWORK 2z HintThe above illustration shows the Access Point connected to an Ethernet LAN, providing network access totwo wireless mobile notebook computers.High bit rate movie streaming playback*(Peer to Peer Network connection mode)Peer to Peer Network connection mode allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards tocommunicate directly, without using a Wireless LAN Access Point. With this connection mode, userscan share files directly from one computer to another.Higher bit rates are achieved when using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode becausecommunications are not routed via the Access Point and therefore are subjected to less interference.This makes the Peer to Peer Network connection mode well-suited for use with high bit rate moviestreaming playback applications.* A system for simultaneously playing transmitted files at the receiving computer while file transmission is still inprogress.NotePoor radio conditions can cause interruptions of movie playback over wireless connections.Network switching made simple!You can quickly and easily switch between multiple networks, including both Access Point Networkconnections and Peer to Peer Network connections, after registering the network connections on yourcomputer. See the Online Help for the included Wireless Panel utility and Online Help for Windows XPfor details.Insert the card in thedirection of the arrow.NoteIf your computer has an upper and a lower PC card slot, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into theupper slot. Inserting it into the lower slot blocks the top slot with its antenna.z HintRefer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions (separate booklet) for the procedure to remove theWireless LAN PC Card.When the Wireless LAN PC Card is first inserted, the driver installation wizard runs. Refer to thefollowing descriptions.z HintRefer to the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions (separate booklet) for the procedure to uninstallthe driver.NoteLog on to Windows with the computer administrator user account.1 Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, and Click Next.2 Select “Include this location in the search.”3 Click Browse, and specify the location of the driver.If you copied the contents of the 5GHzWirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM to the temp folder onthe D drive, specify the 3WinXP folder within those contents(D:\temp\5GHzWirelessLAN\3WinXP).4 Click OK.5 Click Next.The driver is installed.6 Click Finish.5GHzWireless LAN PC CardPCWA-C500 Quick Start GuideFor Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition andMicrosoft® Windows® XP Professional UsersThis guide provides an overview of the functions of the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC CardPCWA-C500 and the necessary preparations before use.Please read firstSony Corporation ©2002 Printed in JapanPCWA-C5004-657-718-21(1)Available networksContinued on next page• In this document, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition are referredto as Windows XP.

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