Sony PCWA-DE30 - Manual (Page 2)

Configuration with the Utility Software
Procedure 1
Verifying the computer used for setup and the
Access Point, and configuring necessary settings
Before starting setup of the Wireless LAN Converter with the Converter Setup Utility, verify the
following points.
Verify the Ethernet connector of computer used for setup
Verify the Ethernet connector of the computer to be used for setup and provide the required Ethernet
cable.
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You can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring.
Verify the Access Point
Make sure that the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Access Point to be used is on. Also verify the Network
Name (SSID) and Encryption (WEP) key settings of the Access Point.
Network Name (SSID) : ___________________
Encryption (WEP) key : ___________________
If your Access Point data encryption (WEP) is not configured, we strongly suggest that you configure it
before proceeding.
Adjust the firewall settings of your computer
If you are using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function or a personal firewall
provided by virus scanning software, it may be necessary to adjust its security level. For details, see
below.
Note
Computer Firewall Functions
When using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall”
function
Enabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function may prevent you from
accessing your computer through wireless communication. (With the Windows XP operating
system, this function is disabled by default.) Because of this, you may not be able to connect to
your network when you change your Wireless LAN Converter and/or Access Point settings. If
this happens, disable the “Internet Connection Firewall” function, connect to the network, and
then reactivate the function. For details, refer to Windows XP Help.
Note
Network security is an important issue. You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer.
When using a personal firewall provided by virus scanning or
network security software
Virus scanning and network security software sometimes includes a function called a “personal
firewall” that is designed to prevent 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 Wireless
LAN Converter or Access Point settings. In this event, lower the security level in order to allow
network connection. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your software.
Notes
• Network security is an important issue. You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer.
• For details about firewall functions or other inquiries, contact your software manufacturer.
Procedure 2
Connecting the Wireless LAN Converter to the
computer used for setup
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter and the computer.
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For details about how to connect the device that you want to use for wireless communication, see “Configuration with the
Quick Setup Switch”, procedure 4.
Procedure 3
Installing the utility software
Install the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter (Converter Setup Utility) on the
computer used for setup.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer
where the Wireless LAN Converter is connected.
2 With computers running the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating
system, double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop.
With computers running the Windows XP operating system, click “Start”
and click “My Computer”.
3 In the “My Computer” window, double-click “Setup.exe” on the supplied
CD-ROM.
The installation program starts. Follow the instructions on the screen and install the utility
software.
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• Depending on the settings of your computer, the file name “Setup.exe” may be displayed as “Setup”. If there are
multiple files named “Setup” in the same folder, double-click the one with the following icon.
• To exit the installation program, click “Cancel”.
Procedure 4
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter
Display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page and configure the necessary settings.
Compatible browsers:
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
Netscape 6.1 or later
Notes
• To display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page with the Converter Setup Utility software, use one of the Web
browsers above.
• If your Web browser is configured to use a proxy server, set the browser proxy settings so that the browser does not use a
proxy sever for the IP address of the Wireless LAN Converter and the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices such as the Access
Point. For details about how to disable proxy settings, see “Case 4: Cannot display the Wireless LAN Converter Setup
Page with the Converter Setup Utility” in the Troubleshooting Guide.
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• The Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page is saved in the internal memory of the Wireless LAN Converter.
• The page displayed may differ slightly depending on the firmware version of the Wireless LAN Converter.
1 Click “Start”, point to “Programs” (when using the Windows XP operating
system, point to “All Programs”), point to “Wireless LAN”, and then click
“Converter Setup”.
The Converter Setup Utility starts and automatically displays the Wireless LAN Converter Setup
Page.
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• If the “IP Address Setup” dialog box appears, temporarily change the converter IP address to the one in the dialog
box. However, if you are using several devices to build a network, make sure that the new IP address does not
duplicate the address of another device or computer on the network. If it does, you will not be able to open the
Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page. Change the IP address as necessary before clicking “Execute Setup”.
• If an error occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide or Help.
2 Click “Easy Setup”.
The Easy Setup page appears.
3 Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point.
• If the Access Point setup is complete:
Use the same Network Name (SSID) as the one set for the Access Point.
• If the Access Point setup is not complete:
Refer to the documentation provided with your Access Point and enter the default Network
Name (SSID).
Note
The Network Name (SSID) is an identifier used to identify the wireless network. It is required for communication
with the Access Point.
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To search for active Access Points in the vicinity, click the “Scan” button.
4 Configure the “Encryption (WEP)”, “Key Length”, and “WEP Key”
settings.
• If the Access Point setup is complete:
Use the same values as the one set for the Access Point.
• If the Access Point setup is not complete:
Refer to the documentation of the Access Point and enter the default values.
Encryption (WEP) : Select whether to use data encryption or not.
Key Length : Select the Encryption (WEP) key length. The number of characters for
the key string depends on this setting.
WEP Key : Enter a character string to be used as the Encryption (WEP) key. The
length of the string must match the encryption key length setting.
For verification, the string must be entered once more in the “WEP Key
(Confirmation)” field.
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• Encryption of wireless communications data (as selected by “Encryption (WEP)”) is used to prevent unauthorized
access by a third party. The Encryption (WEP) key becomes the password necessary to join a network using data
encryption.
• Clicking or displays Help.
5 When setup is complete, click “Next”.
The setup confirmation page appears.
6 Make sure that the settings are as desired, and click “Execute Setup”.
The setup completion page appears.
When you click “Execute Setup”, the Wireless LAN Converter restarts.
If the status indicator on the front panel of the Wireless Unit flashes slowly white, communication
with the Access Point is established.
Note
If the read-in condition continues after you click “Execute Setup”, check the status indicator on the front panel of the
Wireless Unit. If the indicator flashes slowly white, setup is complete and wireless communication is possible.
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If the status indicator flashes red, communication with the Access Point cannot be established. Refer to Read This
First or Help.
7 Close the Web browser.
Procedure 5
Connecting to a device equipped with Ethernet
connector
This procedure is unnecessary if you plan to perform wireless communications with the computer used
for setup. If not, disconnect the Wireless LAN Converter from the computer used for setup and connect
it to the wireless communication device.
Note
If you disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer used for setup while it is still on, wait at least 10 seconds before
connecting it to the wireless communication device.
If You Change the Access Point Settings
If you change the settings of your Access Point, the connection to the Wireless LAN Converter is
severed. Reconfigure the Network Name (SSID) and Encryption key (WEP key) of the Wireless LAN
Converter to match the values of your Access Point. If the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the
PCWA-AR300, perform procedures 2 and 3 of “Configuration with the Quick Setup Switch”, overleaf.
If the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to a device other than the PCWA-AR300, see
“Configuration with the Utility Software”, overleaf.
Reset to Factory Defaults
1 Turn on the Wireless LAN Converter.
2 Press 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.
3 When 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.
For more about the following, refer to Read This First.
• Names of parts and functions
• Installation precautions
• Operating precautions
• Specifications
Click in Step 2.
Enter the Network Name (SSID) of
your Access Point.
Configure these settings to match
those of your Access Point.
Device equipped with an
Ethernet connector