User manual SONY PCWA-A200

[. . . ] 4-647-079-14(1) Operating Instructions Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A100/A200 © 2000 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the product. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. PCWA-A100, PCWA-A200 Serial No. ______________ NOTE FCC Part 68 and INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE are for PCWA-A100 only. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. [. . . ] If you are using the Access Point for your local network only, and you do not need to connect it the Internet, proceed to page 18 and see "To use the Access Point for your local network only. " Note You must select Cable Modem or LAN connection mode before connecting the Access Point to a LAN that has a DHCP server. See the Wireless LAN PC Card Operating Instructions to configure the connection mode. Under no circumstances should connection be made to a LAN that includes an active DHCP server if Phone or Local Only has been selected as the connection mode. To connect the Access Point to the telephone line (PCWA-A100 only) The PCWA-A100 is equipped with a built-in modem for connection to an analog telephone line. When the Access Point is connected to a telephone line, multiple computers connected via Wireless LAN PC cards can connect to the Internet through this modem. Up to 49 computers can simultaneously be connected to the Internet via a single telephone line (16 or fewer is recommended). However, note that connecting additional computers reduces the communication speed for each computer. Note You cannot connect the PCWA-A200 to an analog telephone line. 13 1 Connect the telephone cable to the LINE/PHONE connector. Telephone cable (supplied) Telephone jack splitter (supplied) LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V To the telephone line outlet To LINE/PHONE connector z Tip You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub. Use the 10BASE-T connector to build a wired LAN environment in addition to a wireless LAN environment. This makes file sharing available among wireless and wired LAN clients. Internet To LINE/ PHONE connector Internet Service Provider HUB To 10BASE-T connector 2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19). Notes · A category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended. · Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand. · To connect a hub to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access Point, use a straight-through Ethernet cable (same order color code when side by side). · To connect a computer directly to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access Point, use a crossover Ethernet cable (reverse order color code when side by side). 14 To connect the Access Point to the ISDN router Connecting the Access Point to an ISDN router provides multiple computers containing a Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. No connection is required between the computer(s) and router. 1 Connect the ISDN router and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable. To the ISDN router LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T To the ISDN line outlet Ethernet cable (not supplied) To 10BASE-T connector 2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19). Notes · For ISDN router setup, refer to the manual supplied with your ISDN router. · Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand. 15 To connect the Access Point to the cable modem Connecting the Access Point to a cable modem provides multiple computers containing the Wireless LAN PC Card with Internet access via the Access Point. 1 Connect the cable modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable. To the cable modem LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T Cable modem Ethernet cable (not supplied) To 10BASE-T connector 2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19). Notes · For cable modem setup, refer to the manual supplied with your device. · Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand. 16 To connect the Access Point to a DSL modem Connecting the Access Point to a DSL modem provides Internet access to computers that are using a Wireless LAN PC Card. 1 Connect the DSL modem and the Access Point with an Ethernet cable. To the DSL modem LINE/ PHONE DC IN 5V 10BASE-T DSL modem Ethernet cable (not supplied) To 10BASE-T connector 2 Connect the AC power adapter (page 19). Notes · For DSL modem setup, refer to the manual supplied with your device. · Use a flexible Ethernet cable when attaching a unit stand to the Access Point. Using an inflexible cable will not allow you to attach the unit stand. 17 To use the Access Point for your local network only The Access Point may be used simply as a hub for wireless computers in your local network without Internet access. Use of the Access Point in this manner enables file sharing among client computers. You may also connect computers to the Access Point via a hub, using the 10BASE-T connector to make them wired LAN clients (bridging). HUB To 10BASE-T connector Notes · To connect a hub to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access Point, use a straight-through Ethernet cable (same order color code when side by side). · To connect a computer directly to the 10BASE-T connector on the Access Point, use a crossover Ethernet cable (reverse order color code when side by side). [. . . ] In addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available, you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope we provide. The credit card will only be charged for SONY's list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty (30) days. With respect to certain components you may be entitled to express warranty service during the warranty period, subject to certain restrictions. SONY will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder or any consequential damages resulting therefrom. [. . . ]