Sony VAIO PCWA-DE30 User manual

4-676-912-21
Wireless LAN
Converter
PCWA-DE30
Quick Start Guide
Kurzeinführung
Manuel de mise en route
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CONTENTS
English -
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Deutsch -
Kurzeinführung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seite 21
Français -
Manuel de mise en route. . . . . . . . . . .page 41
© 2003 Sony Corporation. Printed in Japan. 4-676-912-21

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Wireless LAN Converter
Quick Start Guide

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Trademarks
●Sony, VAIO, the logo, the 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®XP Home Edition and Microsoft®
Windows®XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP.
●All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their
respective owners. In this manual the TM or ®marks are not specified.
™

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Introduction
This document provides an overview of the Wireless LAN Converter
PCWA-DE30 features and the necessary configuration steps.
Unpacking your Access Point
Once you have unpacked the unit, make sure that all of the following items
are present:
●Wireless Unit (1)
●Power cord (2)
●Power Unit (3)
●Adapter plug*
●CD-ROM (setup disc) (4)
●Quick Start Guide (4)
●Troubleshooting Guide (4)
●Warranty leaflet (4)
●Regulatory Leaflet (4)
*Depending on your country.

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Names of parts and functions
Wireless Unit
STATUS indicator (1) Indicates the status of the Wireless Converter.
White flashing
(9 sec. lit, 1 sec. out)
Wireless network connection status: good (strong signal).
White flashing
(5 sec. lit, 1 sec. out)
Wireless network connection status: Fair (medium signal).
White flashing
(2 sec. lit, 1 sec. out)
Wireless network connection status: Poor (weak signal).
White flashing
(1 sec. lit, 9 sec. out)
Nothing connected to the NETWORK connector or connected
devices off.
White flashing
(half second intervals)
Startup in progress.
Wait until startup is complete.
White flashing
(0.2 sec. intervals)
Wireless LAN Converter quick setup successful with the Quick
Setup switch.
Pink lit Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode.
Red flashing (6 sec.
intervals)
Wireless LAN Converter quick setup failed with the Quick Setup
switch because it could not acquire setup information from the
Access Point of the PCWA-A320.
Red flashing (3 sec.
intervals)
Search for wireless network in progress.
Communication is not yet possible because connection is not
established. If this condition continues for a long time, check the
settings of the Wireless LAN Converter and the connection target
(2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Access Point, etc.)
Red flashing (1.6 sec.
intervals)
Wireless LAN Converter in Quick Setup standby mode.
Red flashing (1 sec.
intervals)
Wireless LAN Converter firmware update failed. You must update
the firmware again.

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Power Unit
Reset to factory default values
To reset to the Wireless LAN Converter factory default settings, proceed as
follows:
1Turn on the Wireless LAN Converter.
2Press the reset switch on the bottom of the Wireless Unit with the end of
a paper clip or a similar object for at least one second.
3When the status indicator begins flashing red, release the reset switch.
The Wireless LAN Converter restarts automatically, and all settings revert
to their factory default values.
●For details about the factory default settings of the Wireless LAN Converter, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide.
Red flashing (half sec.
intervals)
Unit is resetting: When you release the reset switch, the Wireless
LAN Converter restarts automatically and reverts to its factory
default settings.
Firmware update in progress: Firmware is being updated. Never
turn off the power in this condition.
Reset switch (2) Returns the Wireless LAN Converter settings to their factory
defaults.
LINK/ACT indicator (3) Lights when an Ethernet cable is connected to the NETWORK
connector on the Power Unit.
Wireless unit cable (4) Connects to the WIRELESS UNIT connector on the Power Unit.
Rear cover (5) Remove this cover if you want to hang the Wireless Unit to a wall
and to verify the MAC address.
Wall mounting holes (6) Use these holes to hang the Wireless Unit to the wall.
MAC address label (7) The Wireless LAN Converter MAC address is printed here.
Quick Setup switch (8) Use this switch to set up the Wireless LAN Converter.
100-240 V AC jack (9) Connect the supplied power cord here.
WIRELESS UNIT connector (10) Connect the Wireless Unit cable here.
NETWORK connector (11) Connect the Wireless Unit to your computer or other device
using an Ethernet cable.
Use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable.

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Capabilities
Wireless access to the Internet for devices with Ethernet
connector
The 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30 (hereafter referred to as the
Wireless LAN Converter) is designed to allow devices such as desktop
computer or printers equipped with Ethernet connectors to become part of a
wireless network.
●Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet device.
The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an Access Point.
When setting up the Wireless LAN Converter without the Quick Setup switch, a computer
running Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP is required.
Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. You cannot use a hub
to connect to several devices.
●The Wireless LAN Converter also allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN
Converters to communicate directly when using the Peer to Peer Network connection
mode, without using a Wireless LAN Access Point.
The Access Point Network connection mode settings are described in this document.
Refer to Help for information about the Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter
You can configure the Wireless LAN Converter by performing one of the
following.
With the Quick Setup switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the Access Point PCWA-
A320, you can use the Quick Setup switch to configure the Wireless LAN
Converter.
You can use the settings of the Sony Access Point PCWA-A320 to automatically
configure the hardwired (Ethernet) Wireless LAN Converter by using the
Quick Setup switch. The Access Point send the following information to the
Wireless LAN Converter.
●Network Name (SSID)
●Encryption key (WEP key)

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With the utility software
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to an access point other than
the PCWA-A320, you cannot use the Quick Setup switch to configure the
Wireless LAN Converter. For details, see Configuration with the Utility
Software below.
●You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is
connected to the PCWA-A320.
Configuration with the Quick Setup Switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the PCWA-A320, you can
use the Quick Setup switch to configure it. When the Wireless LAN Converter
is connected to another type of access point, see Configuration with the
Utility Software below.
Procedure 1 - Completing the Access Point setup
Refer to the documentation of your Access Point for details about how to
complete the setup. If your Access Point data encryption (WEP) is not
configured, we strongly suggest that you configure it before proceeding.
Procedure 2 - Performing a Quick Setup
1Wait until the PCWA-A320, and the Wireless LAN Converter starts.
2Press the Quick Setup switch of the PCWA-A320 Wireless Unit for at least
one second.
When the status indicator on the PCWA-A320 starts flashing red, it is ready
for Quick Setup.
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.
3Press the Wireless LAN Converter Quick Setup switch for at least one
second.
When the Status indicator on the PCWA-A320 stops flashing red and the
Wireless LAN Converter begins flashing white, quick setup is complete.
4Turn off the Wireless LAN Converter.
Procedure 3 - Connecting the Wireless LAN Converter to the
device that you want to use for wireless communication
1Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit.
2Connect the Power Unit to the computer or other device capable of
wireless communication using an Ethernet cable.