User manual SONY VAIO VPC-CA22FX

[. . . ] CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: IMRWLPCE24H Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card* is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card* shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. * The Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/ A200 contains a Wireless LAN Card. [. . . ] 4 PHONE indicator (PCWA-A100 only) Lights while data exchange is in progress through the LINE/ PHONE connector. 5 Wall-mounting holes 6 LINE/PHONE connector (RJ-11) (PCWA-A100 only) (page 14) Connects to the telephone cable. 7 DC IN 9V jack (page 19) Connects to the AC power adapter. 8 Reset switch 9 ID label (page 20) The Access Point ID and other information are printed on this label. 0 10BASE-T connector (RJ-45) (page 15) Connects to a cable modem, DSL modem, ISDN router, or hub through an Ethernet cable. 12 Connections Connecting the Access Point to the Internet Connection to the Internet varies depending on your Internet environment. If you are using the Access Point for your local network only, and you do not need to connect it the Internet, proceed to page 18 and see "To use the Access Point for your local network only. " Note You must select Cable Modem or LAN connection mode before connecting the Access Point to a LAN that has a DHCP server. See the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions to configure the connection mode. Under no circumstances should connection be made to a LAN that includes an active DHCP server if Phone or Local Only has been selected as the connection mode. To connect the Access Point to the telephone line (PCWA-A100 only) The PCWA-A100 is equipped with a built-in modem for connection to an analog telephone line. When the Access Point is connected to a telephone line, multiple computers connected via Wireless LAN PC cards can connect to the Internet through this modem. Up to 49 computers can simultaneously be connected to the Internet via a single telephone line (16 or fewer is recommended). However, note that connecting additional computers reduces the communication speed for each computer. Note You cannot connect the VAIO VPC-CA22FX to an analog telephone line. 13 1 Connect the telephone cable to the LINE/PHONE connector. Telephone cable (supplied) Telephone jack splitter (supplied) LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V To the telephone line outlet To LINE/PHONE connector z Tip You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub. Leave the AC power adapter plugged into the power outlet under normal use. 19 Attaching the unit stand The unit stand allows you to place your Access Point in an upright position. When the unit stand is attached, cables are routed through the recessed groove. Before attaching the unit stand Make sure to write down the six-digit Access Point ID on the label attached on the bottom surface of the Access Point. Access Point ID Note Depending on the type of Ethernet cable used, it may be impossible to install the stand. Attach the unit stand to the Access Point as shown in the figure below. Engage Joint A with Joint B and slide the Access Point in the direction indicated by the arrow until it clicks. Joint A Joint B Groove z Tip The unit stand may be attached in either direction. To remove the unit stand Slide the Access Point and unit stand in opposite directions to detach. 20 Setting up After you connect and install your Access Point, see the manual, Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions. The manual provides instructions on how to insert the PC card into the computer, install and set up its software, and install the software needed to set up the Access Point. Factory default configuration of the Access Point The Access Point is configured at shipment as follows: Connection mode Cable Modem (Router Mode) IP settings IP address in the WAN: automatically obtained. (The Access Point serves as a DHCP client. ) IP address in the wireless LAN: 10. 0. 1. 1 Wireless settings Network Name (SSID): Access Point ID Encryption Key: the last five digits of Access Point ID The Access Point serves as the DHCP server for client computers on the LAN. The number of IP addresses in the pool is set to 16. The IP addresses to be assigned are 10. 0. 1. 2 through 10. 0. 1. 17. The above settings can be changed using the Custom Access Point Setup Utility that is included on the provided CD-ROM. For further instructions, refer to the Custom Access Point Setup Utility Help. Ethernet MAC address The Ethernet MAC Address can be verified by following the steps below: 1 2 3 Right-click the Wireless Palette icon on the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Verify the number shown for Wireless Access Point Ethernet Address. 21 If you forget the Access Point settings If you forget the Access Point settings, so that you can no longer connect to the Access Point, use the following procedure to make the settings again. Note When a static IP address is set to the Access Point, you cannot change the settings as in the following procedure. [. . . ] In addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available, you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope we provide. The credit card will only be charged for SONY's list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty (30) days. With respect to certain components you may be entitled to express warranty service during the warranty period, subject to certain restrictions. Please contact SONY for further information. [. . . ]