User manual SONY PCWA-A320

[. . . ] The six characters printed on the label under the rear cover of the Access Point (Wireless Unit) Disabled Auto Select Yes Accept all Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) Auto-Detect Enable - Press and hold the Reset switch on the bottom of the Wireless Unit for at least a second with a paper clip. Be careful not to press the Quick Setup switch by mistake when you reset the Wireless Unit. When the status indicator flashes, release the Reset switch. The Wireless Unit restarts automatically with all settings returned to its factory defaults. [. . . ] Although communication is possible from this state, for security reasons, be certain to perform the subsequent procedures to change the factory default settings. The Network Name (SSID) may also be called ESSID or Network ID, depending on the particular device. Encryption may also be called encoding or security depending on the particular device. When using the Windows XP operating system with a Wireless LAN PC Card, on the Start menu, click Connect to, Wireless Network Connection and make the communication settings that affect the connection to the Access Point from the dialog box that appears. If no Wireless Network Connection item can be found on the Start menu, click Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connection and double-click Wireless Network Connection. 1 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer to which the Wireless LAN Card or Wireless LAN Converter is connected. The following browsers are compatible: To display the Wireless LAN Access Point Setup Page from the PCWA-A320 Access Point software, set one of the Web browsers above as your computer's default Web browser. If your Web browser is configured to use a proxy server, set the browser proxy settings so the browser does not use a proxy server for the IP address of the Access Point. For details on how to disable the proxy settings, consult your Troubleshooting Guide - Case 3. The Wireless LAN Access Point Setup Page is saved in the internal memory of the Access Point. If the Scan Utility does not find any Access Points, move the computer to a location that provides good conditions for wireless communication with the Access Point and click Scan to search again. for details , refer to the Troubleshooting Guide - Case 1. Select the Access Point to which you want to connect from the list of Access Points that were found by the Scan Utility. if multiple Access Points are shown in the list , check the MAC addresses. Each Access Point's MAC address is printed on a bar code label inside the rear cover of the Wireless Unit. After checking the MAC address, make sure to reconnect the Ethernet cable. If the Access Point Setup Page does not appear, check whether a proxy server is specified in the Web browser settings. Refer to your Troubleshooting Guide - Case 3 or refer to the Access Point Setup Utility Help for details about bypassing the proxy server. Enter up to 32 letters, numbers or symbols. It is recommended that you write down the network name for future reference. If you select 40-bit for the Key Length, enter the encryption key and reenter it again at WEP Key (confirmation). Enter up to five letters, numbers and symbols. [. . . ] Do not place the Access Point where it is exposed to the following conditions: Unstable surfaces; High humidity or poor ventilation; Excessive dust; Direct sunlight or extreme heat; Closed cars; Magnetic fields (near magnets, speakers or televisions); Frequent vibration; Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls. Exposure to rapid changes in temperature or very damp environments can cause condensation on internal parts. This may prevent the Access Point from operating properly. If this should happen, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and allow the Access Point to dry for two or three hours. [. . . ]