Sony Vaio PCWA-AR300 Quick Start Manual

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Setup ProceduresUnpackingWhen you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following are accounted for.• Router Unit • Wireless Unit(Broadband Router Unit PCWA-R1) (Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320)* The Wireless Unit has Access Point functions.• AC Adapter • Power cord• Read This First • Quick Start Guide (this manual)• Troubleshooting Guide • Limited Warranty• Other documentationContinued on next page■ Confirm the connection method of the wireless connection onthe computer.Refer to the instructions for your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter toconfirm the connection method of the computer to the Access Point when using aWireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter.If using a Wireless LAN PC Card with the Windows XP operating system, connect to thenetwork using the Windows XP Wireless Network function.■ Configure the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Networkconnection on the computer.Configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer as follows.• IP address setting: Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”.• DNS setting: Select “Disable DNS” in the Windows Me operating system.Select “Obtain a DNS server address automatically” in the Windows 2000and Windows XP operating systems.■ Prepare the Ethernet cable to connect the Router Unit andADSL or cable modem.z HintUse a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable.■ Configure the computer firewall settingsIf you are using the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or another personalfirewall, you may need to change the security level setting. Refer to the Note below aboutComputer Firewall Functions for details.NoteComputer Firewall FunctionsWhen using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall”functionEnabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function may prevent thecomputer from being accessed externally (this function is disabled by default). Thisfunction can prevent connection to your network when you change your WirelessBroadband Router settings. If this happens, disable the “Internet Connection Firewall”function, connect to the network, and then re-enable the function. Refer to Windows XPHelp for details (you can search from “Help and Support” on the “Start” menu).NoteMake sure that you take appropriate security measures when the “Internet Connection Firewall”function is disabled.When using personal firewall software provided standaloneor as part of anti-virus or network security softwareAntivirus scanning and network security software sometimes includes a function calleda “personal firewall”, intended to prevent unauthorized access by other computers.Depending on the software, the security level of this function may initially be set to ahigh level. If this high security level setting is left enabled, other computers may beunable to access your computer. This can cause problems such as not being able toconnect to the network when changing the Wireless Broadband Router settings. In thisevent, lower the security level to allow the network connection. While the security levelis lowered, pay special attention to security. We highly recommend returning to theoriginal setting after setting up the Wireless Broadband Router. Refer to the softwareinstructions or Help for details.Notes• Pay appropriate attention to security issues.• For questions about firewall functions, please contact your firewall software manufacturer.Procedure2 CheckConnect each unit and turn the power onConnect each unit as shown in the next figure, and turn the power on.1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or DSL modem to the WAN connector of theRouter Unit.2 Connect the Wireless Unit to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector.z HintThere are two Wireless Unit/LAN connectors. Use either one.3 Connect the AC Adapter to the Router Unit, and turn the AC Adapter on.4 Connect an end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN connector of the Router Unit.5 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer.z HintThe Ethernet port of your computer is on its back panel.InternetWhen you turn the power on, confirm that the Status indicators on the Wireless Unit andRouter Unit change as follows before proceeding to Procedure 3.Wireless Unit: Changes from a quickly flashing white light to a slowly flashing one.Router Unit: Change from flashing white light to a steadily lit one.Establish wireless connectionsProcedure3 CheckEstablish communications betweenthe computer and the Access PointThis description assumes that the connection isestablished with factory default settings.Access Point factory default settingsNetwork Name (SSID): The 6-character identifier printed on the label inside the rearcover of the Wireless UnitEncryption (WEP): DisabledConfirming the Network Name (SSID)Configure the wireless communication settings on the computer, and then establishcommunications between the computer and the Access Point.Refer to the instructions for your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter for thesetting method.z Comments• The Network Name (SSID) may also be called something like the “ESSID” or “Network ID”, depending onthe particular device.• Encryption may also be called something like “encoding” or “security”, depending on the particular device.• When using the Windows XP operating system with a Wireless LAN PC Card, on the “Start” menu, click“Connect to” – “Wireless Network Connection”, and make the communications settings that affectconnection to the Access Point from the dialog box that appears.If no “Wireless Network Connection” item can be found on the “Start” menu, on the “Start” menu click“Control Panel” – “Network and Internet Connections” – “Network Connection”, and double-click“Wireless Network Connection”.When you are done, verify that an IP address is assigned to the computer.Although communication is possible from this state, for security reasons, be certain toperform the subsequent procedures to change the factory default settings. Also refer to theinstructions for your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter.Router Unit SetupProcedure4 CheckDisplay the Router Unit Setup PageAccess the Access Point from a Web browser to display the Router Unit Setup Page.Compatible browsers:Internet Explorer 5.5 or laterNetscape 6.1 or laterNoteConfigure the browser’s proxy settings so that the IP address of the Router Unit (factory default 192.168.11.1)bypasses the proxy server. Refer to “Case 1: Cannot display the Setup Page (error message appears)” in theseparate Troubleshooting Guide for details about bypassing the proxy server.z HintThe Setup Page of this device is stored in the internal memory of the Router Unit.1 Launch the Web browser.2 Enter http://192.168.11.1 in the Address field, and press the Enter key.PreparationProcedure1 CheckPerform the necessary preparations andconfirmations for connectionsProcedure2 CheckConnect each unit and turn the power onEstablish wireless connectionsProcedure3 CheckEstablish communications between a computer andthe Access PointRouter Functions SetupProcedure4 CheckDisplay the Router Unit Setup PageProcedure5 CheckConfigure the Router functionsEach procedure is preceded by a check box. Before proceeding to the next step,confirm that you have completed all necessary tasks by ticking the box. CheckAccess Point Functions SetupProcedure7 CheckConfigure the Access Point functionsPreparationProcedure1 CheckPerform the necessary preparationsand confirmations for connectionsObtain the information required to make the computerconnections.The procedure in this guide describes the connection process using the factorydefault settings.The factory default settings of the Access Point function are:Network Name (SSID): The 6-character identifier printed on the label inside the rearcover of the Wireless UnitEncryption (WEP): DisabledBefore setting up the Broadband Router, perform the following.■ Set up the Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN ConverterPerform the required software installation and settings according to the instructionsprovided with your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter to make itoperational.Ethernetcable1 2Switch`3Cable modem or DSL modemUse either connector.Configure the Wireless Communication Settingson the computerSony Corporation ©2003 Printed in Japan4-674-608-11 (1)WirelessBroadband RouterQuick Start GuideBefore reading this guide, be sure to read the “Read ThisFirst” supplement.This guide describes the preparations and settingsrequired to connect to the Internet using the WirelessBroadband Router.The PCWA-AR300 consists of:• Broadband Router Unit PCWA-R1• Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320In this document, we refer to the Broadband Router Unit as theRouter Unit and to the Wireless LAN Access Point as theWireless Unit.• Sony, VAIO, , , and the Eco Info logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/orother countries.• In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft ® Windows® XP Professional arereferred to as Windows XP.• Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.• All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual,the ™ or ® marks are not specified.Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oilbased ink.Procedure6 CheckDisplay the Access Point Setup PageProcedure8 CheckConfigure computer settingsPCWA-AR30045Remove the rear coverby sliding it in thedirection of the arrow.This ID is used as thedefault Network Name(SSID).SSIDz HintThe IP address 192.168.11.1 is the Router Unitfactory default. If the Router’s IP address hasbeen changed, contact your networkadministrator.

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