User manual ROTEL RC-1000

[. . . ] · If you want to reset the Wireless LAN Converter, see "Reset to Factory Defaults", overleaf. AC adapter Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch Wireless Unit of the Wireless LAN Converter RC-1000 RC-1000 Sony Corporation ©2003 Printed in Japan 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) z 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. 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". [. . . ] · Wireless Unit · Power Unit Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter You can configure the Wireless LAN Converter by performing one of the following. 1 2 Wait until the PCWA-AR300, and the Wireless LAN Converter start. 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. · 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. Quick Setup switch z Hint · Power cord You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is connected to the PCWA-AR300. z 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. z Hint · CD-ROM (Setup disc) · Read This First · Quick Start Guide (this document) · Troubleshooting Guide · Limited Warranty 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: 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. Procedure 1 4 Turn off the Wireless LAN Converter. · 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/or other countries. · In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. · Netscape is registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. If this happens, disable the "Internet Connection Firewall" function, connect to the network, and then reactivate the function. Note Network security is an important issue. You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer. 3 z Hints · Depending on the settings of your computer, the file name "Setup. exe" may be displayed as "Setup". If there are multiple files named "Setup" in the same folder, double-click the one with the following icon. Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point. · If the Access Point setup is complete: Use the same Network Name (SSID) as the one set for the Access Point. · If the Access Point setup is not complete: Refer to the documentation provided with your Access Point and enter the default Network Name (SSID). Note The Network Name (SSID) is an identifier used to identify the wireless network. It is required for communication with the Access Point. Connecting to a device equipped with Ethernet connector This procedure is unnecessary if you plan to perform wireless communications with the computer used for setup. If not, disconnect the Wireless LAN Converter from the computer used for setup and connect it to the wireless communication device. · To exit the installation program, click "Cancel". z Hint To search for active Access Points in the vicinity, click the "Scan" button. Device equipped with an Ethernet connector Procedure 4 4 Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter Display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page and configure the necessary settings. Compatible browsers: Internet Explorer 5. 5 or later Netscape 6. 1 or later Notes · To display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page with the Converter Setup Utility software, use one of the Web browsers above. · If your Web browser is configured to use a proxy server, set the browser proxy settings so that the browser does not use a proxy sever for the IP address of the Wireless LAN Converter and the 2. 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices such as the Access Point. [. . . ] For details about how to disable proxy settings, see "Case 4: Cannot display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page with the Converter Setup Utility" in the Troubleshooting Guide. Configure the "Encryption (WEP)", "Key Length", and "WEP Key" settings. · If the Access Point setup is complete: Use the same values as the one set for the Access Point. · If the Access Point setup is not complete: Refer to the documentation of the Access Point and enter the default values. Encryption (WEP) Key Length WEP Key : Select whether to use data encryption or not. : Select the Encryption (WEP) key length. [. . . ]