Sony AIBO ERA-201D1 User manual

AIBO Wireless LAN Card
© 2000 Sony Corporation
4-652-247-21(1)
Operating Instructions
ERA-201D1
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Safety Information
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Regulatory information
This product has been tested and found to conform to the following standards.
ETS300-328
ETS300-826
EN60950/92+A1/93+A2/95+A4/97+A11/97
We, Sony Corporation, hereby declare thatAIBO Wireless LAN Card, model
ERA-201D1 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located on the card. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
number whenever you call upon your Sony dealer.
Model No. ERA-201D1
Serial No. ___________
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GB
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Customer Support
How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?
In the United States:
1-800-427-2988
Email address: [email protected].com
In Europe:
English line: [phone]
German line: [phone]
French line: [phone]
Email address: [email protected]
“AIBO,” the AIBO logo, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “ ,” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation. In this manual, the “” mark and “” mark have been omitted.
http://www.aibo.com/
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Overview ..........................................................................................5
System requirements ................................................................. 6
Installing the LAN card into AIBO ..................................................7
Making network settings ................................................................12
Network setting procedure ...................................................... 12
Network configuration and settings......................................... 13
AIBO’s network settings ......................................................... 19
Changing AIBO’s network settings ......................................... 20
Precautions .....................................................................................23
Safety ....................................................................................... 23
Installation ............................................................................... 23
Moisture condensation............................................................. 24
Cleaning................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting .............................................................................25
Specifications .................................................................................27
Glossary .........................................................................................28

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Overview
The AIBO Wireless LAN Card ERA-201D1 (referred to as the “LAN card”
hereafter), when installed in the AIBO ERS-210, enables AIBO to
communicate with a PC equipped with a wireless LAN card. When a wireless
LAN access point is used, communication withAIBO is possible from a PC
connected to a wired LAN network.
<When an access point is used>
PC
PC
Wired LAN
Access point
<When an access point is not used>
PC Wireless LAN

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The concurrent use of AIBO-dedicated wireless LAN applications on the PC
and AIBO-ware* “Memory Stick” in AIBO makes it possible to enjoyAIBO to
its full potential through wireless LAN communication.
* AIBO-ware is a programme which is capable of runningAIBO and is
manufactured by Sony Corporation or other third parties.
System requirements
The wireless LAN card must be used in conjunction with the following:
• “AIBO” ERS-210
• AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” for wireless LAN communication
• AIBO-dedicated wireless LAN application software for operation on the PC
• A personal computer running AIBO-dedicated PC application software and
capable of being connectable to a wireless LAN
• An IEEE802.11b-compatible wireless LAN card or an IEEE802.11b-
compatible access point (to allow wireless communication from a PC
connected to a wired LAN)
• A Web browser (installed on the PC for changing AIBO’s network settings)

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Installing the LAN card into AIBO
1 Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest to make it pause.
Note
While AIBO is accessing the “Memory Stick,” the battery pack lock indicator
appears red. Do not remove the “Memory Stick” during this time to prevent
damaging AIBO. The battery pack is locked until the data-saving procedure is
complete. Removing it forcibly may damage AIBO.
Chest light

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2 Grasp AIBO by the body, turn it upside down, and then open its
stomach cover.
Notes
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact.
3 Slide the lock lever and remove the battery pack.
Check that the battery pack lock indicator appears white.
Note
When the battery pack lock indicator appears red, the battery pack is locked.
Removing it forcibly at this time may damageAIBO.
Lock lever

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4 Insert and press the pin supplied withAIBO into the release holes
forAIBO’s left front and left hind legs, and remove them.
The PC card insertion slot appears.
5 With the aerial on the LAN card oriented towards the right, push
the LAN card firmly into the slot.
Note
When you insert the LAN card, push the base of the aerial or both ends of the card.
Pushing the projecting part of the aerial may damage it.
This side

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6 Fold down the ejection button so that it is flat against the core unit
of AIBO.
7 Replace the left front and left hind legs.

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8 Re-insert the battery pack until it clicks into place, and close the
stomach cover.
9 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.
Press the point
indicated by an arrow.

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Making network settings
For explanation of network-related terms, see “Glossary” on page 28.
Network setting procedure
The procedure outline of network settings for AIBO is as follows:
To restore the previous network
settings
Check your network configuration (page 13)
m
Change the network settings of the devices within the network except AIBO so
that they can communicate with AIBO in its settings before change (page 13)
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Change AIBO’s network settings
using the Web browser on the PC
(page 20)
m
Restore the network settings of all
devices except AIBO
Check the connection of AIBO and
other devices
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End
To use the new network settings
m
Check the connection of AIBO and
the PC
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End

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Network configuration and settings
Depending on the devices within the network, select one of the following four
types of wireless LAN network configuration and make settings accordingly.
a) There is an access point and communication is conducted
through the access point from a wireless LAN-enabled PC
AIBO and the PC can communicate with each other through the access point.
Settings for the access point
Set the following items for the access point so that it can communicate withAIBO
in its default settings.
SSID: AIBONET
WEP key: AIBO2
Wireless channel: any channel between 1 and 11
LAN address: 10.0.1.1
LAN subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP server function: ON (whenever possible)
Access point
PC

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Settings for the PC
Set the following items for the PC.
SSID: AIBONET
WEP key: AIBO2
Communication mode: infrastructure mode (access point mode)
IP address: When the DHCP server is available, set this item to “Acquire the
IP address automatically.” Otherwise, set it to “10.0.1.101”.
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Note
You may find it impossible to set the SSID for some access points currently
available in market. When you use one of these, first change the LAN network
configuration as described in c) or d) below so that communication is conducted
through the access point from a PC and AIBO, then changeAIBO’s network
settings so that they correspond with the settings on the access point. And then,
restore the previous LAN network configuration.

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b) There is an access point and communication is conducted
through the access point from a PC connected to the wired LAN
network and devices within the wireless LAN network
AIBO and the PC can communicate with each other through the access point.
Settings for the access point
Set the following items for the access point so that it can communicate withAIBO
in its default settings.
Operation mode: Bridged mode or ISDN router mode
SSID: AIBONET
WEP key: AIBO2
Wireless channel: any channel between 1 and 11
IP address: 10.0.1.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Settings for the PC
Set the following items for the PC.
IP address: 10.0.1.101
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Wired LAN
PC Access
point

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Notes
• You may find it impossible to set the SSID for some access points currently
available in market. When you use one of these, you cannot change the settings
for AIBO through a PC connected to the wired LAN network. Use a PC which
is connectable to the wireless LAN network.
• Changing the settings for the access point or the PC connected to the wired LAN
network may affect other operating devices connected to the same network. In
such case, disconnect the access point and the PC to which the settings are
made, then change AIBO’s network settings. And then, restore the previous
LAN network configuration.
c) An access point is not used, all personal computers are equipped
with wireless LAN cards, and at least one of the PCs is set to IBSS
Peer-to-Peer mode.
To confirm that the PC is properly set to IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode, refer to the
operation manual supplied with the wireless LAN card for the personal computer.
PC (IBSS Peer-to-
Peer mode)

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Settings for the PC
Set the following items for the PC in IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode so that it can
communicate with AIBO in its default settings.
SSID: AIBONET
WEP key: AIBO2
Wireless channel: any channel between 1 and 11
IP address: 10.0.1.101
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Communication mode: IBSS Peer-to-Peer mode
Note
The settings above can be changed after you change the settings for AIBO.
d) An access point is not used, all personal computers are equipped
with wireless LAN cards, and none of the PCs is set to IBSS Peer-
to-Peer mode
Set AIBO and the PC to ad hoc demo mode.
PC (ad hoc
demo mode)

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Settings for the PC
Set the following items for the PC in ad hoc demo mode so that it can communicate
with AIBO in its default settings.
WEP key: AIBO2
Wireless channel: 3
IP address: 10.0.1.101
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Communication mode: ad hoc demo mode
Note
The settings above can be changed after you change the settings forAIBO.

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Hostname The name of AIBO to be used for
wireless LAN communication. Up
to 8 alphanumeric characters can
be entered.
AIBO
IP Address IP address 10.0.1.100
Subnet Mask Subnet mask value 255.255.255.0
IP Gateway Gateway address 10.0.1.1
SSID The name of the wireless LAN
network to be used. Up to 32
alphanumeric characters can be
entered.
AIBONET
WEP key The character string to be used as
the key for encrypting data
transmitted over the wireless LAN.
Input five alphanumeric characters.
Do not enter if data need not be
encrypted.
AIBO2
AIBO’s network settings
Settings must be made for AIBO on the following items. Once the
communication has been established, you can change the settings according to
your network environment. For the explanation on items below, see
“Glossary” on page 28.
Item Description Default setting

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Item Description Default setting
Operating mode Specify infrastructure mode or ad
hoc demo mode. See below*.
Wireless channel Specify this item when ad hoc demo
mode is selected. A number from 1
to 11 can be entered for this LAN
card.
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* First, AIBO searches for an access point whose SSID and WEP key settings are
identical with those on AIBO. If an applicable access point is found, AIBO
starts up in infrastructure mode. If not, AIBO starts up in ad hoc demo mode.
Changing AIBO’s network settings
You will need a PC installed with a Web browser and capable of being
connected to a wireless LAN network to changeAIBO’s wireless LAN
settings.
1 Set up the access point and the personal computer.
For details on how to make the respective settings, refer to the operation
manual supplied with each product.
For details on the settings a) to d), see pages 13 to 18.