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4-669-391-11(1) Continued on next page 5GHz Wireless LAN Converter Quick Start Guide Before reading this guide, be sure to read the supplement entitled “Read This First”. This guide provides an overview of the 5GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE50 features and the necessary configuration steps. Unpacking Once you have unpacked the unit, make sure that all of the following items are present: • Wireless Unit • Power Unit • Power cord • CD-ROM (Setup disc) • Read This First • Quick Start Guide (this manual) • Troubleshooting Guide • Limited Warranty Capabilities Wireless access to the Internet for any device with an Ethernet connector The 5GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE50 (hereafter referred to as the Wireless LAN Converter) is designed to enable a device such as a desktop computer or printer equipped with an Ethernet connector to become part of a wireless network. Notes • Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet connector of the device. • The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an Access Point. • For setup of the Wireless LAN Converter, a computer running Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP is required. • Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. It cannot be connected to a hub. Connection sample: z Hint The Wireless LAN Converter allows also computers equipped with the Wireless LAN Converter to communicate directly when using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode, without using a Wireless LAN Access Point. Access Point Network connection mode settings are described in this manual. Refer to the Online Help for information about Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings. Setup Procedures After setting up the Wireless LAN Converter, connect the Converter to the wireless communication device. Preparation Confirm the computer used for setup and the Access Point Procedure 1 Procedure 2 Procedure 3 Procedure 4 Procedure 7 Procedure 8 Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the computer used for setup Wireless LAN Converter Setup Install the utility software Configure the Wireless LAN Converter Configuring the Access Point Configure settings for Access Point Reconfigure the Wireless LAN Converter If wireless communication is to be enabled for another device Access Point already set up Installing the Wireless LAN Converter If the computer used for setup is the same as the computer for which wireless communication is to be enabled, the procedure is completed. Wireless LAN Converter installation Connect to a device equipped with an Ethernet connector Device Connection Enabling Wireless Communication Access Point not set up Procedure 5 Procedure 6 z Hint In this guide, each procedure is preceded by a box. Before proceeding to the next procedure, confirm that you have performed all the necessary tasks by ticking the box. Example: Procedure 1 Procedure 2 Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the computer used for setup Connect the Wireless LAN Converter and the computer. 1 Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit. 2 Connect the Power Unit to the computer using an Ethernet cable. 3 Connect the Power Unit to an AC outlet using the power cord. 1 2 3 2 3 z Hints • The Wireless LAN Converter does not have a power switch. • You can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring. Wireless LAN Converter Setup Procedure 3 Install the utility software Install the utility software for configuring the Wireless LAN Converter (PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility) on the computer to be used for setup. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer to which the Wireless LAN Converter is connected. 2 For computers running Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the “My Computer” icon on the Desktop. For computers running Windows XP, click “Start” and select “My Computer”. 3 In “My Computer”, click the CD-ROM drive icon and then double-click the “PCWA-DE50” folder. 4 Double-click “Setup.exe”. The installation program starts. Follow the on-screen instructions and install the utility software. z Hints • Depending on your computer’s settings, 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”. PCWA-DE50 Sony Corporation ©2003 Printed in Japan • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE, Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. • Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. • Netscape and Netscape Communicator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. • All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified. Preparation Procedure 1 Confirm the computer used for setup and the Access Point Before starting setup of the Wireless LAN Converter, verify the following points. Confirm Ethernet connector of computer used for setup Confirm the Ethernet connector of the computer to be used for setup, and provide the required Ethernet cable. z Hint You can use an Ethernet cable with straight-through or crossover wiring. Confirm Access Point Make sure that power to the 5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point to be used is turned on. Also check the Network Name (SSID) and Encryption (WEP) key settings of the Access Point. Network Name (SSID) : ___________________ Encryption (WEP) key : ___________________ Adjust firewall settings of the computer If you are using the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or a personal firewall function provided by virus scanning software, it may be necessary to adjust the security level setting. For details, see below. Note Computer Firewall Functions When using Windows XP’s “Internet Connection Firewall” Enabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” may prevent you from being able to access your computer through wireless communication. (This function is inactive under Windows XP default settings.) Because of this function, 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, deactivate 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 function 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’s settings. In this event, lower the security level in order to permit the network connection. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your software. Notes • Pay special attention to security issues. • For questions regarding firewall functions, please contact your firewall software manufacturer. Router or similar Access Point Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Wireless LAN Converter Internet Wireless LAN Converter Power cord Wireless Unit cable Wireless Unit Ethernet cable (not included) Power Unit Device equipped with an Ethernet connector

PCWA-DE50 Sony Corporation ©2003 Printed in Japan 4-669-392-11(1) 5GHz Wireless LAN Converter Troubleshooting Guide This document provides solutions to most common problems and users have with their Wireless LAN Converter. Please refer to this guide before contacting Sony Customer Information Services. Case 1 Starting the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility results only in the message “Converter not detected. Do you want to see Online Help?”. 1 Is the Wireless LAN Converter connected correctly to the computer? Check the connections between the Wireless LAN Converter and computer, the Wireless Unit and Power Unit, and the Power Unit and power outlet. z Hints • When power is supplied to the Wireless LAN Converter, the STATUS indicator will be lit or flashing. However, if the indicator has been set to OFF in the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page (Advanced Setup), the indicator will only operate in special cases. • When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to a computer or other device, the LINK/ACT indicator will flash. • You may need to wait for a few seconds to see the Converter in the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility. 2 Is the Ethernet device inside the computer enabled? Check whether the Ethernet device inside the computer is enabled. Windows 98, Windows Me models 1 Right-click “My Computer” on the Desktop, and select “Properties” from the menu that appears. 2 In the “System Properties” dialog box, click the “Device Manager” tab. 3 Click “Network Adapters” to bring up a list of adapters, and verify that the Ethernet adapter that you are using is enabled. z Hint You can also call up detailed information by right-clicking the adapter name and selecting “Properties” from the menu that appears. Windows 2000, Windows XP models 1 With Windows 2000, click “Start”, point to “Settings”, and click “Network and Dial-up Connections” to bring up the “Network and Dial-up Connections” screen. With Windows XP, click “Start”, point to “Connect To” and click “Show all connections” to bring up the “Network Connections” screen. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon to be connected and select “Enable” if this is available from the menu. (The illustration shows the Windows XP screen.) Continued on next page 3 If the computer connected to the Wireless LAN Converter is running Windows XP, has the Internet Connection Firewall function been enabled? If the Internet Connection Firewall function is enabled, communication may not be possible. Follow the procedure below to check or change the settings. 1 Click “Start”, point to “Connect To”, and click “Show all connections”. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon to be connected, and click “Properties”. 3 Click the “Advanced” tab and (if selected) deselect the “Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet” check box. 4 Click “OK”. z Hint Refer to Windows XP Online Help for details about the Internet Connection Firewall. Note Take appropriate precautions to ensure security when the Internet Connection Firewall function is disabled. Except when configuring the Wireless LAN Converter or Access Point, it is strongly recommended that you enable the Internet Connection Firewall function at all times. 4 When using virus scanning or network security software, has a personal firewall function been enabled? 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 in effect, it may be impossible to connect to a network. In this case, lower the security level in order to permit the network connection. For details, refer to the instruction manual and online help for your software. 5 If the computer connected to the Wireless LAN Converter is running Windows XP, is the Ethernet interface set up to act as a network bridge? Confirm that the Ethernet network connection is not acting as a network bridge. 1 Click “Start”, point to “Connect To”, and click “Show all connections”. 2 Confirm that the Ethernet network connection is not acting as a network bridge. 3 If the Ethernet network connection is configured as a network bridge, right-click the local area connection icon, and click “Remove from Bridge”. z Hint If “Remove from Bridge” is not shown on the shortcut menu, the Ethernet connection is not acting as a network bridge. • Starting the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility results only in the message “Converter not detected. Do you want to see Online Help?”. ........ Case 1 • When starting the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility, the message “Failed to open Converter Setup Page. Do you want to see Online Help?” appears. ................................................................. Case 2 • When starting the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility, the “IP Address Setup” screen appears. ....................................... Case 3 • Cannot display Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page. .................. Case 4 • On the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page, the Encryption (WEP) key input field cannot be used. .......................................... Case 5 • STATUS indicator is slowly flashing white, but communication with Access Point is not possible. ......................................................... Case 6 • Can no longer connect after Access Point settings were changed. ............................................................................... Case 7 • Can no longer connect after access control (MAC address filtering) of Access Point was enabled................... Case 8 • Cannot communicate with device other than the computer used for setup................................................................................ Case 9 • Forgot settings/Want to reset. ....................................................... Case 10 • What are the factory default settings? ........................................... Case 11 • What are the STATUS indicator functions?................................... Case 12 • What are the Wireless LAN Converter functions and how can I make advanced settings? ...................................... Case 13 The Troubleshooting Guide for the PCWA-DE50 Setup Utility can also be referred to as part of Online Help. To display Online Help, click “Start”, point to “Programs” (when using Windows XP, select “All Programs”), and click “Wireless LAN”, “PCWA-DE50 Setup Help”. Instructions for using the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page can also be referred to as part of Online Help that appears when clicking . Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Power cord Power Unit Wireless Unit Wireless Unit cable Ethernet cable (not included)