Sony ERA-201D1 AIBO Wireless LAN Card User Guide
AIBO Wireless LAN Card
Operating Instructions
ERA-201D1
4-652-247-11(1)
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Safety Information
FCC W ARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING
• Opening the card, for whatever the reason, could lead to damages that are
not covered by the guarantee.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your wireless LAN card to
rain or moisture.
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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Regulatory information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Complies with CANADA 210.
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When you install the AIBO Wireless LAN Card ERA-201D1 into the
Entertainment Robot “AIBO” ERS-210 properly, the LAN card is stored
inside AIBO as indicated by the shadow in the illustrations below:
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(a)
(c)
(a) Built-in antenna
(b) LAN card
(c) Distance from the antenna to outside of the cover: 17.8 mm
(a)
100 [mm]
(b)
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Customer Support
How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?
Call: 1-800-427-2988
Email address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com
“AIBO,” the AIBO logo, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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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 ..........................................................................................7
System requirements ................................................................. 8
Installing the LAN card into AIBO ..................................................9
Making network settings ................................................................14
Network setting procedure ...................................................... 14
Network configuration and settings......................................... 15
AIBO’s network settings ......................................................... 21
Changing AIBO’s network settings ......................................... 22
Precautions .....................................................................................25
Safety ....................................................................................... 25
Installation ............................................................................... 25
Moisture condensation............................................................. 26
Cleaning................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting .............................................................................27
Limited warranty............................................................................29
Service procedure...........................................................................32
Specifications .................................................................................33
Glossary .........................................................................................34
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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 with AIBO is possible from a PC
connected to a wired LAN network.
<When an access point is used>
Wired LAN
PC
PC
Access point
PC
Wireless LAN
<When an access point is not used>
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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 enjoy AIBO to
its full potential through wireless LAN communication.
* AIBO-ware is a program which is capable of running AIBO 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 IEEE802.11bcompatible 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
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Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest to make it pause.
Chest light
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.
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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.
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Slide the lock lever and remove the battery pack.
Check that the battery pack lock indicator appears white.
Lock lever
Note
When the battery pack lock indicator appears red, the battery pack is locked.
Removing it forcibly at this time may damage AIBO.
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4
Insert and press the pin supplied with AIBO into the release holes
for AIBO’s left front and left hind legs, and remove them.
The PC card insertion slot appears.
This side
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With the antenna 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 antenna or both ends of the
card. Pushing the projecting part of the antenna may damage it.
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