Sony Vaio PCWA-A500 Quick Start Manual

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Step 1Set up the Access Point and connect powerLocatingThe Access Point stand is hinged, so it can be lowered or raised. It serves as a normal stand whenlowered or as a wall-mount adapter when raised.NETWORK 1NETWORK 2DC IN 10VNETWORK 1NETWORK 2DC IN 10VUsing in the normal standing positionThe stand supports the Access Point on a horizontal surface.For optimum performance, use the stand to keep the front face of the Access Point vertical duringoperation.Installation Notes• Install the Access Point on a stable surface.• Do not install it on a shelf or other place where jarring or vibration might cause it to fall.• Do not install the Access Point in any location where passers-by might accidentally come in contact with theAccess Point or its cabling.Using the stand as a wall-mount adapterWhen mounting the Access Point on a wall, the size and spacing of mounting holes is as follows. Notethat no brackets are provided for mounting the Access Point on a wall.Use screws or nails that meet the following requirements.Hanging the Access Point from screws set in a wall:This guide for the 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 is intended to be read together withthe manuals provided with the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 (sold separately).UnpackingWhile unpacking the product, confirm that the following items are present.• Access Point • AC adapterPOWERMESSAGEWIRELESSNETWORK 1NETWORK 2• Ethernet cable (straight-through wiring) • Power cord• Operating Instructions• Quick Start Guide (this sheet)• Warranty card• Other printed materialsApplicationsAccessing the Internet from various places in the houseBy using a computer with a Wireless LAN PC Card, you can communicate with the Access Point andshare files with other computers via the Access Point. Furthermore, if you connect the Access Point to aDSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router, you can access the Internet from various places in thehouse.POWERMESSAGEWIRELESSNETWORK 1NETWORK 2z HintThis guide describes installation procedures for connecting the Access Point to a DSL modem, cable modem,or ISDN router. Please refer to the Operating Instructions for the Ethernet connection procedure.Installation and setup procedureStep 1Set up the Access Point and connect power.Step 2(Described in Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Start Guide)Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the computer, and install the Wireless LAN PCCard driver. This process is described in the Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Start Guidethat comes with your Wireless LAN PC Card.Step 3(Described in Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Start Guide)Install the Wireless Panel software supplied with the Wireless LAN PC Card.Step 4(Described in Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Start Guide)Configure the appropriate computer communications settings.z HintSelect Access Point Connection Mode.Step 5Configure the appropriate communications and Internet connection settings for theAccess Point.Step 6(Described in Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Start Guide)Configure the computer communications settings to match the settings configuredin Step 5.Step 7Connect the Access Point to the DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router.Fastening the Access Point to a wall with screws:Notes• Using two screws or other fasteners, ensure that the Access Point is securely set on the wall. When fastening theAccess Point to a wall with screws, retighten them after mounting the Access Point.• Select a location that will hold the weight of the Access Point when mounting it on the wall. If the location cannothold the weight of the Access Point, the Access Point may drop and cause an accident.• When mounting the Access Point on walls made of plasterboard or other fragile material, make sure that thematerial is strong enough to support the unit's weight and use special screw fasteners or other fixtures that aremade for use with that material. If the unit is fastened with ordinary screws, there is a danger that it may fall.• When mounting the Access Point on the wall, be careful not to drop the Access Point or the tools used for doingthe work. Dropping the unit or tools could result in unforeseeable accidents.Connecting power1 Connect power to the Access Point as shown below.The following illustrations show the normal standing position.POWERMESSAGEWIRELESSNETWORK 1NETWORK 22 Fit the ferrite core (thick cylindrical part) of the AC Adapter cable into therecess on the back of the Access Point, and insert the cable in the cablesecuring groove.NETWORK 1NETWORK 2DC IN 10Vz HintThere is no power switch on the Access Point.5GHzWireless LAN Access PointPCWA-A500 Quick Start GuideThis guide provides an overview of the functions of the 5GHz Wireless LAN AccessPoint PCWA-A500 and the necessary preparations before use.Please read first.Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in JapanPCWA-A5004-660-142-11(1)Continued on next pageBody diameter: 0.14 to 0.29 inches (3.5 to 7.5 mm)Length: 1.2 inches or more (30 mm or more)Stand raised(for wall-mounting)Stand lowered(standing)Wall-mountingHolesHead diameter: 0.24 to 0.29 inches (6.0 to 7.5 mm)Body diameter: 0.14 to 0.15 inches (3.5 to 4.0 mm)Length: 1.2 inches or more (30 mm or more)2.82 inches(71.5 mm)2.82 inches(71.5 mm)DC IN10VPower OutletAC Adapter

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