Sony Vaio PCWA-AR800 Operating Instructions

4-680-204-11(1)
Wireless
Broadband Router
Read This First
The PCWA-AR800 consists of:
• Broadband Router Unit PCWA-R1
• Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A820
In this document, we refer to the Broadband Router Unit as the Router
Unit and to the Wireless LAN Access Point as the Wireless Unit.
The PCWA-AR800 can be used at frequency settings of 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz. Change this setting as necessary. (By default, the PCWA-AR800
is set to 2.4 GHz.)
PCWA-AR800
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– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
WARNING technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this document could void
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
your authority to operate this equipment.
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
If you have questions about this product, call the Sony
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
Customer Information Center at 1-877-760-7669;
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at
only.
12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
Owner's Record
The number below is for FCC-related matters only.
The model and serial numbers are located on the back
This device must not be co-located or operating in
or bottom of the product. Record the serial number in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
Declaration of Conformity
call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Trade Name: Sony
Model No. PCWA-R1 Model No. PCWA-A820
Model No: PCWA-R1
Serial No.____________ Serial No._____________
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
CAUTION
NJ 07649 USA
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
Telephone: 201-930-6972
not expressly approved in this document could void
This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.
your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device contains the Transmitter Module
Operation is subject to the following two
FCC ID: H8NRT410W
conditions:
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
(1) This device may not cause harmful
The radiated output power of the Wireless Broadband interference, and
Router is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure (2) this device must accept any interference
limits.
received, including interference that may cause
Nevertheless, the Wireless Broadband Router shall be
undesired operation.
used in such a manner that the potential for human
contact during normal operation is minimized.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Statement
Trade Name: Sony
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure Model No: PCWA-A820
limits, set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
equipment should be installed and operated with a Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ 07649 USA
minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9 in.) between the
Telephone: 201-930-6972
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be
This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.
co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
antennas or transmitters.
Operation is subject to the following two
NOTE:
conditions:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
(1) This device may not cause harmful
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
interference, and
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
(2) this device must accept any interference
provide reasonable protection against harmful
received, including interference that may cause
interference in a residential installation. This
undesired operation.
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
document must be used with the equipment to comply
interference to radio or communications. However,
with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
of Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003.
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
Le câble d'interface blindé recommandé dans ce
harmful interference to television reception, which can
document doit être utilisé avec les appareils pour être
be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
conforme aux limitations des appareils numériques
you are encouraged to try to correct the interference
telles que spécifiées dans la norme NMB-003 du
by one or more of the following measures:
Canada.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and NOTE:
receiver.
The power outlet should be installed near the
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
equipment and should be easily accessible.
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Safety Information
WARNING
• Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damage that is not covered by the warranty.
• Do not touch the device or accessories during thunderstorms. Electrical shock could result.
• This equipment is made for use in the USA and Canada only.
• Do not use this equipment on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction.
• Do not use this equipment in an aircraft. Doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction.
• While using the Wireless Broadband Router, do not cover it or turn it on its side. Do not cover the Wireless
Broadband Router with objects such as magazines or newspapers or use it in confined, enclosed places, such as
the spaces between walls and furniture. Furthermore, do not turn the Wireless Broadband Router on its side while
using it. Either situation could cause heat to build up inside the Wireless Broadband Router, leading to
overheating and possible fire.
• Exercise care when installing the Ethernet cable, Wireless Unit cable, AC adapter, and power cord. Personal
injury or damage to the Wireless Broadband Router could result from people tripping over these. Protect wiring
by installing it in places where people do not walk.
• Do not swing the Router Unit, Wireless Unit, or AC adapter. Injury could result if they strike a person or fragile
material, such as glass.
• Keep the Wireless Broadband Router out of the reach of children. Unforeseen injury could result from
swallowing loose parts, etc.
• Place the Wireless Broadband Router on a stable surface. Do not place the Wireless Broadband Router on
wobbly or tilted surfaces.
• When hanging the units, make sure that the wall is strong enough to support the Wireless Unit and Router Unit.
They may fall if the wall is not strong enough, leading to unforeesen accidents. Further, be careful not to drop the
units or the tools used to install them. Doing so could result in unforeseen accidents.
• Avoid locations that are directly exposed to sunlight or heat. Internal overheating could result in fire or damage
to the unit.
• Make sure that the connectors are properly connected.
– Do not insert any metallic objects inside the connectors. Short-circuiting the pins could cause fire or damage to
the unit.
– Be careful to insert connectors squarely. Crooked insertion could cause pins to short-circuit, leading to fire or
damage.
• Use only the supplied AC adapter with your Sony Wireless Broadband Router. To disconnect your Wireless
Broadband Router from the power supply, unplug the AC adapter.
• ISDN and telephone lines cannot be connected to the WAN or LAN connectors of the Router Unit. If these
connectors are connected to the network or telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the
connectors may cause damage, overheating, or fire. Connecting to home or business-use telephone lines is
strictly prohibited.
– Telephone lines
– PBX (private branch exchange)
– Home or business-use telephone lines
– Lines other than those mentioned above
Wireless LAN security
Making security settings for the wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility for any
security problems that may arise from the use of the wireless LAN.
For customers in Canada
• This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
• To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away
from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing.
• The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
• The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed in such away that it does
not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for general population. Refer to Safety Code 6, which can
be obtained from the Health Canada Web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rbc.
• This equipment is made for indoor use only.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
• Ces appareils numériques de la classe B sont conformes à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
• L'utilisation de ces appareils est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) ils ne doivent pas produire de
brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur des appareils doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si
ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement des appareils.
• Pour empêcher que ces appareils causent du brouillage au services faisant l'objet de licences, ils doivent être
utilisés à l'intérieur et devraient être placés loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si les
appareils (ou leurs antennes d'émission) sont installés à l'extérieur, ils doivent faire l'objet de licences.
• Le terme « IC » devant le numéro d'homologuation signifie simplement que les normes d'Industrie Canada ont
été respectées.
• L'installateur de ces appareils radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne soit située ou pointée de manière à ce qu'elle
n'émette pas de champs de radiofréquences électromagnétiques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé
Canada pour le grand public. Consultez le code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada à
l'adresse suivante : http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
• Ce dispositif est conçu pour un usage intérieur seulement.
Getting Help
This section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your Wireless
Broadband Router.
About Sony's Support Options
Sony provides several support options for your Wireless Broadband Router.
Documentation and Help
Read This First (this document) contains important information that you should read before using the Wireless
Broadband Router.
Quick Start Guide explains how to install the Wireless Broadband Router.
Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions to the most common problems users encounter with their Wireless
Broadband Router.
Wireless Broadband Router Setup Page Help explains how to configure the Wireless Broadband Router.
The Sony Wireless Broadband Router support Web site
http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on wireless LAN products.
The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by e-mail. Just send your question in an e-mail
message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill out the
e-mail form at http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/pc/email.html.
The Sony fax-back service answers to frequently asked questions. You can use this automated service to
request a list of available topics, and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-back
service, call 1-877-760-7669.
The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless Broadband
Router, Wireless LAN PC Card, and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the Sony
Customer Information Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Introduction
The PCWA-AR800 is a Wireless Broadband Router that compiles to the IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and
IEEE 802.11g standards as a wireless LAN access point. It has the following features.
Wireless Internet access from various locations in your home
Using this product as a base station, you can build a network environment from computers with wireless LAN PC
cards (installed or built in), and devices with Access Points installed. When this product is connected to a DSL or
cable modem, it provides wireless Internet access for computers on the LAN.
Connect devices equipped with Ethernet connectors
The Router Unit has a LAN connector for Ethernet devices such as desktop computers, to provide Internet access.
The IP addresses of connected devices are automatically assigned by the Router Unit, so there is no need to set the
IP address of each device manually.
DSL or cable
modem
Documentation and Help
This product is supplied with the following documents and Help.
Read This First (this document)
Quick Start Guide
Describes the required preparations and settings initially necessary to connect to the Internet.
Troubleshooting Guide
Provides solutions to common problems.
Setup Page Online Help
This is Help for the pages used to set up this product. Refer to it for details about setup page operations and
setting items of this product.
To display the setup page online Help
Display the setup page of the Router Unit or Access Point, and click or .
Refer to procedure 4 in the Quick Start Guide for details about how to display the setup page.
Names of Parts and Functions
Wireless Unit (PCWA-A820)
Front Rear (With rear cover removed)
7 8 9
1 Status indicator 5 Rear cover
Indicates the status of the Wireless Unit. Remove this cover if you want to hang the
• Booting: Quickly flashes white Wireless Unit to a wall and to verify the MAC
address and network name (SSID). See "Hanging
• Normal: Slowly flashes white
the units" overleaf for details about removing the
• During firmware update: flashes red
rear cover.
2 Reset switch
6 Wall mounting holes
Returns Wireless Unit settings to their factory
Use these holes to hang the Wireless Unit to a
defaults.
wall. See "Hanging the units" overleaf for details.
See "Resetting to factory default settings" overleaf
or Help for details.
7 ID
The six-character hexadecimal unique product ID
3 LINK/ACT indicator
is printed here. This ID is used as the default
Lights when the Wireless Unit cable is connected
network name (SSID) of the Wireless Unit.
to the Wireless Unit/LAN connectors qs on the
Router Unit and a link is established, and flashes
8 MAC address
while sending and receiving.
The Wireless Unit MAC Address is printed here.
4 Wireless Unit cable
9 Quick Setup switch
Connects to the Wireless Unit/LAN connectors qs
Use this switch to set up the Wireless LAN
on the Router Unit.
Converter PCWA-DE80 or PCWA-DE30. Refer to
the Quick Start Guide of the Wireless LAN
Converter or Help for details.
Router Unit (PCWA-R1)
Front (Opposite side view)
0 qa
P O
W
E R
qh qg qf
qd qs
Bottom
qk
0 STATUS indicator qf WAN connector
Indicates the status of the Router Unit. Connects via an Ethernet cable to a communication
device such as a cable or DSL modem.
• Booting: Flashes white
• During normal operation: Lights white
z
Hint
• During firmware update: Flashes red
Use a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet
cable.
qa LINK/ACT indicators
Light when a link is established at the Wireless
qg Reset switch
Unit/ LAN connectors qs, LAN connectors qd or
Returns Router Unit settings to their factory
WAN connector qf, and flash when sending and
defaults.
receiving data.
See "Resetting to factory default settings" overleaf
or Help for details.
qs Wireless Unit/LAN connectors
Connect to the Access Point or to a device such as
qh DC IN connector
a computer with an Ethernet connector.
Connects to the AC adapter.
qd LAN connectors
qj MAC address
Connect via an Ethernet cable to a device such as a
The Router Unit's WAN port MAC address is
computer with an Ethernet connector.
printed here.
z
Hint
qk Wall mounting holes
Use a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet
cable. Use these holes to hang the Router Unit to a wall.
See "Hanging the units" overleaf for details.
AC adapter
ql w; wa
ql Power switch wa LED
Press to turn the device on (?) or off (a). Lights when the AC adapter is on.
w; 100-240 V AC jack
Connect the supplied power cord.
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