Sony Network Card Network Card User Manual


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If your computer is equipped with an internal CD-ROM drive, click “Built-in”. If
not, click “External”.
If you are using an external CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions on the screen and copy
the contents of the CD-ROM to your hard disk. When the copy is complete, click “Main
Menu”.
The Main Menu of the Easy Installation Wizard appears.
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Click “Install Driver”.
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When prompted, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the PC card slot.
You do not need to turn off your computer when you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card.
Notes
• If your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into
thebottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot.
• Depending on the depth and configuration of the PC card slots on your computer, you may not be able to
fully insert the Wireless LAN PC Card.
Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit
easily, do not force it in. Take the card out, and then try reinserting it.
When you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card, the device driver is installed automatically. Wait
until the installation is complete.
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When installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click “Continue” to
install the utility software.
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Click “Install Software Utility”.
The utility software installation starts.
Overview
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The Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is a wireless
network PC card that allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and the Internet.
With this card, you can build a wireless LAN.
This guide explains how to use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Wireless LAN PC Card
device driver and Wireless Panel software.
Step 1 Installing the Software
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Wireless LAN PC Card
(2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g )
Quick Start Guide
Before reading this guide, be sure to read the
“Read This First” supplement.
This guide explains how to install the
software required to use the Wireless LAN
PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g)
PCWA-C800S and the necessary settings
to establish a connection with the access
point.
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• In this document, the Wireless LAN PC Card (2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g) PCWA-C800S is referred to as
the Wireless LAN PC Card.
• In this document, Microsoft
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Windows
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2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000, Microsoft
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Windows
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XP Professional and Microsoft
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Windows
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XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP.
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Step 1 Installing the Software
The installation procedure is performed with an easy-to-use wizard. Before you start, verify the
following.
• The wizard is located on the CD-ROM supplied with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Make sure
that your CD-ROM drive is ready for use.
• When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in the Access Point Network connection mode, you
must install the access point and make the necessary settings before proceeding. For details
about these procedures, refer to the documentation provided with your access point.
Notes
• To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, log on as a user
listed in “Administrators”. To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows XP operating
system, log on as a user with administrator access privileges. You cannot install the software or modify settings
when logged on as any other user.
• To change any of the Wireless Panel software settings on a computer running the Windows 2000 operating
system, log on as a user listed in “Administrators”. You cannot modify settings when logged on as any other user.
• Exit all other programs.
Important
Computer Firewall Functions
When using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function
Enabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function may prevent your
computer from accessing a wireless network. (By default, this function is disabled on
computers running the Windows XP operating system.) If this function is enabled, your
computer may not be able to connect to your network when you change your access point
settings. If this happens, disable the “Internet Connection Firewall” function, connect to the
network, and then re-enable the function. For details, refer to Windows XP Help.
Note
Network security is an important issue. Consider carefully how best to protect your computer.
When using a personal firewall function provided by virus scanning or
network security software
Virus scanning and network security software sometimes includes a function called a
“personal firewall” that prevents illegal access by outside entities. Depending on the
software, the security level of this function may be initially set to a high level. If this high
security level setting is left in effect, it may be impossible for an outside entity to access
your computer. This can cause problems such as not being able to connect to the network
when changing the access point’s settings. In this event, lower the security level to permit
the network connection. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your software.
Notes
• Pay special attention to security issues.
• For questions regarding firewall functions, contact your firewall software manufacturer.
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When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in the Access Point Network connection
mode, turn on the access point.
z Hint
The Access Point Network connection mode is used when building a network around an access point (sold
separately). The Peer to Peer Network connection mode is used when a network is composed mainly of
computers with wireless capabilities (i.e. that do not need to connect through an access point).
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The Easy Installation Wizard starts automatically.
z Hint
If the Easy Installation Wizard does not appear when you insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, double-click “Setup.exe” ( ) on the CD-ROM. Depending on the settings of your computer, the file
name may be “Setup”.
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When the following message appears, click “OK”.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Once the Wireless Panel software is installed, appears on the Windows operating system
taskbar.
What to do next
Make access point connection settings.
When using the Windows 2000 operating system, proceed overleaf.
When using the Windows XP operating system, click “Main Menu” as necessary to return to the
first screen of the wizard, or click
to close the Easy Installation Wizard, and then proceed
overleaf.
To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card
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Quit any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. Internet Explorer).
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Click on the Windows operating system taskbar.
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Click “Safely remove Sony 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Adapter” or “Stop
Sony 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Adapter” on the shortcut menu that
appears.
If your computer has several PC card slots
If you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you usually use, the computer treats the
card as a new device and automatically begins installing device drivers for it. Completing the driver
installation makes it possible to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in that slot. Installation is performed
automatically by the installation wizard.
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Hint
If you are using the Windows 2000 operating system, you can register up to 32
networks for each PC card
slot, but you have to register each network individually. You cannot share the settings across slots.
Step 2
Customizing the Access
Point Connection Settings
The procedure in step 2 varies according to your operating system. Refer to the section that
pertains your operating system.