Sony PCWA-A100 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Operating InstructionsWireless LAN AccessPointPCWA-A1004-647-079-11(1)© 2000 Sony Corporation

10Your Access Point comes with the following items.• Wireless LAN Access Point (1)• Unit stand (1)• AC power adapter (1)• Telephone cable (1)• Telepho

111 POWER indicator (page 17)Lit while power is supplied.2 WIRELESS indicatorLit when data is being exchanged on a wireless LAN.3 ETHERNET indicator (

12ConnectionsConnecting the Access Point to the InternetConnection to the Internet varies depending on your Internetenvironment. If you are using the

13z TipYou may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub. Use the10BASE-T connector to build a wired LAN environment in addition to awirele

14To connect the Access Point to the ISDN routerConnecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiplecomputers containing the Wireless LAN P

15To connect the Access Point to the cable modem (or xDSLmodem)Connecting the Access Point to a cable modem (or xDSL modem)provides multiple PCs conta

16To use the Access Point for your local network onlyThe Access Point may be used simply as a hub for wireless computersin your local network without

17Connecting the Access Point to a power sourceUse the supplied AC power adapter to connect to a power outlet.To power on/off the Access PointThe Acce

18Attaching the unit standThe unit stand allows you to place your Access Point in an uprightposition.When the unit stand is attached, wire cables are

19Setting UpAfter you connect and install your Access Point, see the enclosedmanual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. This manualprovides

2Owner’s RecordThe model number of this product is PCWA-A100. Find the serial number attached on theproduct and record it in the space providedbelow.

20PrecautionsAdditional informationAC power adapterBe sure to use the supplied AC power adapter. OtherAC power adapters may cause a failure.SafetyDo n

21SpecificationsCommunication distanceApprox. 50 m (approx. 165 feet) with no obstaclesMaximum number of units connected16 units (number of clients)Pr

22This section describes how to get help and supportfrom Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for yourAccess Point.About Sony’s Support OptionsSony p

23GlossaryClientA computer connected to a LAN (LocalArea Network). Also called a clientcomputer.ISDNISDN (Integrated Services DigitalNetwork) is a set

24TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the followingdifficulties while using the AccessPoint, this troubleshooting guide mayhelp you remedy the pro

25Sony Wireless LAN Access Point/Wireless LAN PC Card WarrantyThe limited warranty on your hardwarecovers parts and labor against defects inmaterial o

26unless expressly provided for in anyenclosed software limited warranty.Please refer to the End User LicenseAgreements included with the Productfor y

27TIME. FOR BREACH OF ANYEXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,BREACH OF CONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY ORANY OTHER LEGAL THEORYRELATED TO THIS PRODUCT.E

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3Check with your local telephone companybefore installing this equipment. They canadvise you of the acceptable connectionmethod.Be aware that complian

4Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SonyModel No: PCWA-A100Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 1 Sony DrivePark Ridge, NJ 07656 USATele

5Table of contentsOverview ... 6What you can do with yourWireless LAN Access Point ... 6System requirement

6OverviewWhat you can do with your Wireless LAN AccessPointThe Wireless LAN Access Point (hereinafter referred to as the AccessPoint) is designed for

72 Connecting to an ISDN router (see page 14)3 Connecting to a cable modem/ xDSL modem (see page 15)4 Using as the hub of your local network (see page

8System requirements• Sony VAIO series personal computersCPU: MMX® Pentium® 233 MHz and aboveRAM: 64 MB and aboveCD-ROM driveDefault built-in PCMCIA T

9About supplied manualsWhen you purchase the Access Point and the Wireless LAN PC Card,you are provided with four manuals. Please read these manuals i