User manual SONY VAIO PCWA-A220 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] · When installing the Access Point, be sure to read the "Read This First" supplement as well. Install the Access Point, connect it to a DSL modem, cable modem, ISDN router, or broadband router, or to an Ethernet LAN, and then turn the power on. Connection sample 1: Establishing a Wireless Connection Internet Procedure 3 Establish communication between the computer and the Access Point If you hang the Access Point on a Wall. . . You can use the mounting holes on the bottom of the access point to hang the Access Point on screws or nails in a wall. There are no mounting brackets provided with the Access Point. Use sturdy screws or nails that will be able to bear the weight of the Access Point. [. . . ] (The supplied Ethernet cable is a straight-through cable. ) Preparation Complete the following preparations before setting up the Access Point. Connection sample 3: · Ethernet cable (straight-through) · CD-ROM (Setup disc) · Read This First · Quick Start Guide (this manual) · Troubleshooting Guide · Limited Warranty · One set of printed materials Set up your wireless LAN PC card. Install the wireless LAN PC card in the computer, and then install any device drivers and utility software that are necessary in order to use the wireless LAN PC card. For details, refer to the instruction manual provided with the wireless LAN PC card. Internet z Hint Also see the connection examples outlined in "Capabilities. " Confirm the method to be used for making the wireless connection between your computer and the Access Point. Confirm the method to be used for making the wireless connection between the computer in which the PC card is installed and the Access Point. For details, refer to the instruction manual provided with the wireless LAN PC card. (Specific settings are explained in procedure 3. ) DSL modem or cable modem DSL or cable modem broadband (on computer): ­ Install the DSL dialup software (DSL-PPPoE) or setting correct IP address (cable modem) on computer. Confirm the method to be used for connecting the Access Point to the DSL modem, cable modem, ISDN router, or broadband router, or to an Ethernet LAN. Make the connection using either a straight or a crossed Ethernet cable. When connecting to a communication device, use the same type of cable as when connecting the communication device directly to the computer. Ethernet cable · Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U. S. · In this manual, the term "Windows XP" is used to refer to both Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional. · Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox. · Netscape and Netscape Communicator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. · Other system names and product names that appear in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Note that the TM and ® symbols are not used in this manual. ­ Straight-through Ethernet cable. z Hints · For details on the type of cable to use when connecting the Access Point to a communication device, refer to the instruction manual for the communication device. · The Ethernet cable that is provided with the Access Point is a straight-through cable. If a cross-over cable is needed, you must obtain it separately. · To set up the Access Point, there must be two or more available IP addresses in the network where the Access Point is connected. Continued on next page 2 Connect the Access Point to a power outlet. Procedure 5 7 Click to display the "Administrator Password Settings" screen. 15 16 Click "Execute Setup. " The new settings are applied to the Access Point. z Hint The Access Point does not have its own power switch. The "Administrator Password Settings" screen appears. Change the Access Point settings Display the Access Point Setup Page in order to configure the Access Point settings. Compatible browsers: Internet Explorer 5. 0 or later Netscape Communicator 4. 78 or later Netscape 6. 1 or later Notes · To display the Access Point Setup Page from the Scan Utility 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 sever for the Access Point IP address. [. . . ] If the network has an administrator, ask the network administrator what settings to use. The "Wireless Settings" screen appears. Install the utility software Install the utility software that searches for the Access Point. 5 Click "Access Point Setup Page. " Your Web browser starts and the Access Point Setup Page appears. 1 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer where the wireless LAN PC card is inserted. Double-click "Setup. exe" in the CD-ROM. This launches the Installer program. Follow the onscreen instructions and install the utility software. 12 Enter the Network Name (SSID). The Network Name (SSID) is an ID that distinguishes the wireless network. [. . . ]