Sony VAIO PCWA-DE30 Quick Start Manual

Wireless LAN Converter
(IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps)

Quick Start Guide

Before reading this guide, be sure to read the "Read This First"
supplement.
This guide provides an overview of the Wireless LAN Converter
PCWA-DE30 features and the necessary configuration.
PCWA-DE30
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Unpacking
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following items are present.
• Wireless Unit • Power Unit
• Power cord
• CD-ROM (Setup disc)
• Read This First
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Limited Warranty
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Professional is referred to as Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows
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Capabilities
Wireless access to the Internet for devices with Ethernet
connectors
The 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30 (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.
Notes
• 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.
• 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.
• Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. You cannot use a hub to connect to several devices.
• You cannot use the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500, the Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE50, or the Wireless
LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 to communicate with the Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30.
Connection example
Internet
Router or similar Wireless LAN
Converter
Access Point
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Hint
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.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch
You can use the settings of the Sony Wireless Broadband Router PCWA-AR300 to automatically
configure the hardwired (Ethernet) Wireless LAN Converter by using the Quick Setup switch.
The Access Point sends the following to the Wireless LAN Converter.
• Network Name (SSID)
• Encryption key (WEP key)
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter
You can configure the Wireless LAN Converter by performing one of the following.
• With the Quick Setup switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the Wireless Broadband Router 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-AR300,
you cannot use the Quick Setup switch to configure the Wireless LAN Converter. For details, see
"Configuration with the Utility Software" overleaf.
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Hint
You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is connected to the PCWA-AR300.
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Hint
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.
Example:
Procedure 1
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Configuration with the Quick Setup
Switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the 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.
Procedure 1
Complete the Access Point setup
Refer to the documentation of your Access Point for details about how to complete the setup. If your
Access Point data encryption (WEP) is not configured, we strongly suggest that you configure it before
proceeding.
Procedure 2
Connect the PCWA-AR300
Device equipped with
PCWA-AR300
an Ethernet connector
1 Connect the Wireless Unit of the Wireless LAN Converter to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector of the
PCWA-AR300 Router Unit.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the PCWA-AR300 and the power outlet.
3 Press the power switch to turn on the AC adapter.
Router Unit of the Wireless Broadband Router
Wireless LAN Converter
PCWA-AR300 (PCWA-R1)
Power switch
AC adapter
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Hint
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.
Procedure 3
Perform Quick Setup
1
Wait until the PCWA-AR300, and the Wireless LAN Converter start.
2
Press the Quick Setup switch of the PCWA-AR300 Wireless Unit for at
least one second.
When the status indicator on the PCWA-AR300 starts flashing red, it is ready for quick setup.
Quick Setup switch
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Hint
• 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.
3
Press the Wireless LAN Converter Quick Setup switch for at least one
second.
When the Status indicator on the PCWA-AR300 stops flashing red and the Wireless LAN
Converter's begins flashing white, quick setup is complete.
4
Turn off the Wireless LAN Converter.
Procedure 4
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the device
that you want to use for wireless communication
1 Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit.
2 Connect the Power Unit to the computer or other device capable of wireless communication using
an Ethernet cable.
3 Connect the Power Unit to an AC outlet using the power cord.
Power Unit
Power cord
Wireless Unit
Wireless Unit cable
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Wireless Unit of the Wireless Hints
Broadband Router PCWA-AR300
• The Wireless LAN Converter does not have a power switch.
(PCWA-AR320)
• You can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring.
When the status indicator of the Wireless LAN Converter changes to white when you connect the
wireless communication device, configuration is complete.
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Hints
• If you change the Access Point settings, see "If You Change the Access Point Settings", overleaf.
• If you want to reset the Wireless LAN Converter, see "Reset to Factory Defaults", overleaf.
Wireless Unit of the Wireless
LAN Converter PCWA-DE30
For details about the Wireless LAN Converter setup, refer to
the Help.
To display Help
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".
To display Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page
Click or on the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page.
or
Ethernet cable
(not included)
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