Sony PCWA-C300S Operating Instructions

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Wireless LAN PC Card

(IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps)

PCWA-C300S

WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. PCWA-C300S Serial No.______________

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Safety Information WARNING

• Opening the product, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the warranty.

• Do not use this product on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction.

• If using the product near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 9 inches (22 cm) away from the pacemaker.

• Do not use this product in an aircraft, as doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. Make sure you remove the equipment from the PC card slot before carrying your computer onto an aircraft.

• Do not apply unnecessary physical strain on the product when it is inserted in your computer as this could damage the product and/or your computer.

Regulatory Information

Please consult the Wireless LAN Regulations Guide provided with this Product.

About the supplied software

THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT.

• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the software manual in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this product.

• In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it at SONY’s option or issue a refund; however, SONY bears no other responsibility.

• The software provided with this product cannot be used with equipment other than that which is designated for use with.

• Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

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Table of contents

Overview ................................................ 4

Capabilities ..................................... 4

System requirements ...................... 7

Documentation and Help file....................

Getting started

Unpacking............................................. 10

Supplied software ......................... 10

Installing the supplied software ............ 11

Making Access Point Connection

Settings ............................................ 16

Windows Me or Windows 2000

operating system ....................... 16

Windows XP operating system .... 19

Removing the Wireless LAN PC Card and

Precautions When Inserting it .......... 23

To remove the Wireless LAN PC

Card .......................................... 23

If your computer has two PC Card

slots ........................................... 23

Wireless LAN connection

Checking the communication status ..... 24

Checking the wireless signal

strength ..................................... 24

Checking network information .... 24

Using the Wireless Panel ...................... 25

Opening the Wireless Panel ......... 25

Additional information

Manually installing, verifying, and

removing the supplied software ....... 26

Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card

driver manually ......................... 26

Installing the Wireless Panel

manually ................................... 28

Connecting to the Access Point with

Wireless Panel (Windows Me/

2000 operating system) ............. 30

Verifying Wireless LAN PC Card

driver installation ...................... 31

Uninstalling the Wireless LAN PC

Card driver ................................ 38

Uninstalling the Wireless Panel ... 41

Precautions ........................................... 44

Specifications ....................................... 45

Getting help .......................................... 45

Glossary ................................................ 46

Troubleshooting .................................... 47

• In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me.

• In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000.

• In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP.

Notes

• The user interface of the Sony supplied software may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.

• This manual is written based on the assumption that you are familiar with basic operations of the Windows operating system. For computer operations, refer to manuals that come with your computer.

Overview

Capabilities

The Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S is a PC Card type wireless network card. With this card, you can build a wireless LAN, allowing multiple computers to communicate and exchange data without needing any physical connection. The supplied Wireless Panel software lets you easily configure the card for multiple networks. For example, you can store different settings required for networking at the office and at home, or quickly switch between Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode and Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) Network connection mode. This greatly facilitates use of the card in various environments and for a range of applications.

Hints

• The network mode can easily be switched using the supplied Wireless Panel software.

• To use the card in Access Point Network connection mode, an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE

802.11b compliant Wireless LAN Access Point* (available separately) is necessary.

With the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system:

Access Point (Infrastructure) Network connection mode

Peer to Peer (Ad-Hoc) Network connection mode

If using the separately available Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, also refer to the documentation supplied with the unit.

Windows XP Service Pack 1:

Available Wireless Networks

In Windows XP, this dialog box might be slightly different.

Accessing the Internet from various points within your home (Access Point Network connection mode)

With a separately available Access Point you can easily build a wireless network. By connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router to the Access Point, you can access the Internet from the living room, bedroom, or any other convenient location in the house. Equipping multiple computers with a Wireless LAN PC Card also allows you to exchange files between the computers via the Access Point.

ADSL modem etc.

Hint

The illustration above gives an example of a system configuration using the Access Point Infrastructure connection mode. Two computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards establish a communication with the Wireless Access Point PCWA-A320. The Wireless Access Point is connected to a ADSL/Cable router modem/router, therefore it is possible to access the Internet through this wireless connection. If your ADSL/Cable modem does not include the router function, make sure you have a router device between the ADSL/ Cable modem and the Wireless Access Point.

Direct communication between computers (Peer to Peer Network connection mode)

The Peer to Peer Network connection mode enables computers equipped with Wireless LAN PC Cards to communicate directly. This allows file sharing in locations where the Wireless LAN Access Point is not present.

System requirements

To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met:

❑ Windows

– 128 MB RAM or more

– Card Bus compliant PC Card slot

– CD-ROM drive (for software installation)

❑ Operating system:

– Microsoft

❑ Display:

High color (16-bit color) or higher, 800 × 480 pixels or higher

-compatible PC:

Windows® Millennium Edition

Windows® 2000 Professional

Windows® XP Home Edition

Windows® XP Professional

Notes

• Correct operation is not assured for all computers, even if satisfying the above system requirements.

• Correct operation in an OS upgrade environment is not assured, except for factory provided Windows XP operating system upgrade packages for Sony VAIO® series computers.

• For Internet access via the wireless LAN, an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compliant Wireless LAN Access Point (available separately) is necessary.

• An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for Internet access.

Precaution when using the PCWA-C300S

Because of the particular shape of the PCWA-C300S, it may not be possible to insert it into all computers.

1 The PCWA-C300S has an antenna

protruding up 0.4 in. (9 mm). If obstructions 0.6 in. (15 mm) in length or more come in contact with it when you insert the PCWA-C300S into the PC card slot, you cannot fully insert the wireless LAN PC card into the slot.

2 If the PC card slot of your computer is

more than 3.3 in. (85 mm) in length, you cannot fully insert the PCWA-C300S into the slot.

The antenna is obstructed. The PCWA-C300S cannot be inserted.

Computer

Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S

The PC card slot is longer than

3.3 in. (85 mm). The PCWA-C300S cannot be inserted.

Computer

Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C300S

Documentation and Help file

This product comes with the following documentation and help files.

❑ Operating Instructions (this document)

Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card.

❑ Quick Start Guide

This document explains how to install software required to use the Wireless LAN PC Card (IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps) PCWA-C300S.

❑ Troubleshooting Guide

This document contains answers to frequently asked questions and common problems.

❑ Wireless Panel Online Help

This is the Online Help of the supplied Wireless Panel software. Refer to it for instructions on how to use the software. Access the Wireless Panel Online Help as follows.

■ Access from the Easy Installation Wizard

1 On the main menu of the Easy Installation Wizard, click

“Documents”.

2 On the screen that opens, click “Wireless Panel Online Help”.

■ Access from Wireless Panel

1 Install the Wireless Panel software, following the instructions in this

manual.

2 Start the Wireless Panel.

3 Right-click the Wireless Panel icon on your Windows operating

system taskbar and click Help on the shortcut menu.

Hint

You can also access Help by clicking on the Wireless Panel title bar.

Unpacking

Your Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following items:

• Wireless LAN PC Card

Supplied software

The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software.

❑ Wireless LAN PC Card driver

This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card.

❑ Wireless Panel

Wireless Panel is a utility software that lets you configure the computer for the wireless LAN and monitor the communication status. The software is also used to switch between networks.

Normally, the Wireless Panel appears as an icon on your Windows operating system taskbar, which shows the communication status.

• CD-ROM (Setup disc)

• Quick Start Guide

• Warranty card

When using the card for the first time, see page 11 for information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and the Wireless Panel.

Installing the supplied software

This section explains how to use the supplied CD-ROM to install the Wireless LAN PC Card device driver and Wireless Panel. You must insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into your computer before installing the device driver and Wireless Panel.

The installation procedures are performed with an easy-to-use wizard. Before you start, verify the following.

• The wizard located on the CD-ROM supplied with the Wireless LAN PC Card. Make sure that your CD-ROM drive is ready for use.

• When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point Network Connection mode, you must install the Access Point and make the necessary settings before proceeding. For details about these procedures, refer to your Access Point user’s guide.

Notes

• To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows 2000 operating

system, log on with a user account listed in “Administrators”. To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows XP operating system, log on with a user account with administrator access privileges. You cannot install the software or modify settings when logged on with any other account.

• To change any of the Wireless Panel settings on a computer running the Windows 2000

operating system, log on with a user account listed in “Administrators”. You cannot modify settings when logged on with any other account.

• Exit all other Windows operating system programs.

Getting started

Important

Computer Firewall Functions

When using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function

Enabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function may prevent you from being able to access your computer through wireless communication. (This function is inactive under the Windows XP operating system default settings.) Because of this function, you may not be able to connect to your network when you change your 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 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.

1 When using the Wireless LAN PC Card in Access Point

Network Connection mode, turn on the Access Point.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

The Easy Installation Wizard starts automatically.

Hint

If the Easy Installation Wizard does not appear when you insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, double-click “Setup.exe” ( ) on the CD-ROM. Depending on the settings of your computer, the file name may be “Setup”.

3 When the installation message appears, click “OK”.

4 Click the button that corresponds to your type of CD-ROM

drive (i.e., Built-in or External).

If you are using an external CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions on the screen and copy the contents of the CD-ROM to your hard disk. When the copy is complete, click “Main Menu”.

The Main Menu of the Easy Installation Wizard appears.

5 Click “Install Driver”.

Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card and follow the instructions on the screen to install the device driver.

Getting started

6 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card in the PC card slot.

You do not need to turn off your computer when you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card.

Insert in arrow direction

To PC Card slot

Notes

• If your computer has two PC Card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. See section “If your computer has two PC Card slots” on page 23.

• Depending on the depth and configuration of PC card slots on your computer, you may not be able to insert the Wireless LAN PC Card.

Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated. If the card does not fit easily, do not force it in. Take the card out and try reinserting it.

When you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card, the device driver installed automatically. When installation is complete, proceed to step 7.

7 At the end of the installation process, click "Continue".

8 Click “Install Software Utility”.

The utility installation starts.

9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the

installation.

This completes the installation of the software.

Once Wireless Panel is installed, system taskbar.

What to do next

Make Access Point connection settings.

When using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system, proceed to page 16.

When using the Windows XP operating system, proceed to page 19.

Hint

When using the Windows XP operating system, click “Main Menu” as necessary to return to the first screen of the wizard, or click to close the Easy Installation Wizard.

appears on your Windows operating

Getting started

Making Access Point Connection Settings

After installing the necessary software, you must make the necessary settings to establish a connection with the Access Point.

If you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary settings.

Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system

1 Click “Connect to Access Point”.

2 Make the appropriate settings.

c Network Name (SSID)

This is a unique ID used to identify wireless networks. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. When changing an existing Network Name, you can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including symbols).

Hints

• Opening the “Network Name” drop-down list will show the Network Names of any Access Points within range. You can then select a Network Name from the list.

• When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the Access Point. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals provided with the Access Point.

d WEP

If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point to which you connect, select this item. When this item is selected, you also need to enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the “Key” and “Confirm key” fields. The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be configured individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point.

Getting started

Key

If data encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as a password that enables communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured correctly can join the network. The number of characters depends on the “ASCII/Hex” and “Length” settings (see table below).

ASCII Hexadecimal

Permissible characters Alphanumeric characters 0 to 9, A to F, a to f

Maximum number 5 or 13 characters 10 or 26 characters of characters

Confirm key

Re-enter the encryption key that you entered in the “Key” box.

Hint

This product supports a function called “roaming” which allows the creation of a wireless network with multiple Access Points for wider coverage. When using this function, configure all Access Points to the same Network Name (SSID) and Data Encryption (WEP) settings.

3 When you are done, click “Next”.

The following screen appears.

4 Make sure that the settings are correct, and then click

“Connect”.

Wait until the Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Access Point.

When the Wireless LAN PC Card establishes the connection with the Access Point, a message appears explaining that the computer is connected to the office.

This completes the Access Point connection settings procedure.

Hint

You can change the connection settings and network connection mode from Wireless Panel. For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Wireless Panel Help.

Windows XP operating system

After installing the necessary software, you must make the necessary settings to establish a connection with the Access Point.

If you want to establish a connection in Peer to Peer Network connection mode, refer to the Wireless Panel Help for details about the necessary settings.

Note

Before configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card

Perform the following steps to confirm that the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box is selected. This option is selected by default.

1 Click “Start”, “Control Panel”, and double-click “Network

Connections”.

Hint

If “Network Connections” is not displayed, click “Switch to Classic View”.

2 Right-click “Wireless Network Connection *” (“*” is a

number that differs according to the computer settings), and click “Properties” on the shortcut menu.

3 Click the “Wireless Network” tab.

4 Confirm that the “Use Windows to configure my wireless

network settings” check box is selected. If not, select it.

Getting started

1 Click “Start”, point to “Connect To”, and click “Show all

connections”.

The “Network Connections” window appears.

2 Right-click “Wireless Network Connection *” (“*” is a number

that differs according to the computer settings), and click “View Available Wireless Networks” on the shortcut menu.

The “Connect to Wireless Network” dialog box appears.

Hints

• If the computer is not connected to a wireless network, an “x” is shown for the “Wireless Network Connection *” icon in the “Network Connections” window.

• If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, see page 21.

3 From the “Available Wireless Networks” list in the “Connect

to Wireless Network” dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect.

Hint

The “Available Wireless Networks” list shows the names of Access Points within communication range of the computer. When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the card. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. Because the Network Name of an Access Point may have been changed, consult your network administrator if you are not sure.

4 If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point,

enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the “Network key” field.

The key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Permissible characters and their maximum number are detailed below.

ASCII Hexadecimal

Permissible characters Alphanumeric characters 0 to 9, A to F, a to f

Maximum number 5 or 13 characters 10 or 26 characters of characters

Hints

• ASCII and hexadecimal characters are automatically identified.

• The data encryption (WEP) function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. When the function is enabled, only computers configured with the correct encryption key (WEP key) can join the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be made individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point.

❑ When using Service Pack 1

If you installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, steps 3 and 4 must be performed as follows.

3 From the “Available Wireless Networks” list in the

“Connect to Wireless Network” dialog box, select the Access Point to which you want to connect.

4 Depending on the Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the

Access Point, proceed as follows.

• Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is enabled

Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the “Network key” field. (The input is shown only as asterisks.) For verification, the same string must be entered once more in the “Confirm network key” field.

Getting started

• Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is disabled

Select the “Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure” check box. (For security reasons, enabling data encryption is recommended.)

5 Click “Connect”.

Connection to the Access Point is established.

If the Access Point has already been configured, the setup procedure is now complete.

If you want to change the Access Point settings, refer to the manuals of the Access Point for information on how to proceed.

Note

To use an Access Point to connect to the Internet, you must change the Access Point default settings.

Hint

For additional information on the wireless network capabilities of the Windows XP operating system, refer to Windows XP “Help and Support”. (Click “Start”, and click “Help and Support”, enter “wireless” into the Search field, and click the green arrow icon.) You may also wish to consult the Windows XP operating system documentation.

Removing the Wireless LAN PC Card and Precautions When Inserting it

This section explains how to remove the Wireless LAN PC Card and outlines precautions when inserting the card in a computer with two card slots arranged one above the other.

Hint

You do not need to turn off your computer when you insert or remove the Wireless LAN PC Card.

To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card

1 Quit any software accessing the wireless LAN (e.g. Internet

Explorer).

2 Click on your Windows operating system taskbar.

3 Click “Safely remove Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter”

or “Stop Sony 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter” on the shortcut menu that appears.

Getting started

If your computer has two PC Card slots

Notes

• When using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot.

• If you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you usually use, the computer treats the card as a new device and automatically begins installing device drivers for it. Completing the driver installation makes it possible to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in that slot. Installation is performed automatically by the installation wizard. (For instructions on how to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 38.)

Hint

If you are using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system, you can register up to 32 networks for each PC card slot. However, you have to register each network individually. You cannot share the settings across slots.

Checking the communication status

Checking the wireless signal strength

The communication status is shown by the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar.

Signal level indicator

Meaning of indicator appearance

Excellent

Good

Poor

Out of range

Card not inserted

(Wireless LAN PC Card is not inserted or not recognized correctly)

Peer to Peer

(Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode)

Checking network information

To obtain information about the network to which you are connected, proceed as follows.

Double-click the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar.

The Wireless Panel main screen appears, and information about the network connection is shown. For details, refer to the Wireless Panel Help.

Using the Wireless Panel

The Wireless Panel is a software application that shows information about the communication status of the computer connected to the wireless network. Normally, the Wireless Panel runs in the background and only shows the radio signal condition by means of the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar. The main screen of the Wireless Panel contains more detailed information. When running under operating systems other than Windows XP, communication setup and network switching are also performed using the Wireless Panel.

Notes

• To use the Wireless Panel under the Windows 2000 operating system to modify communication settings, log on with a user account listed in “Administrators”. You cannot modify settings when logged on with any other account.

• On a computer running the Windows XP operating system, communication setup and network switching are not performed with the Wireless Panel but with built-in functions of the Windows XP operating system. However, the Wireless Panel can be used to check the communication status.

Opening the Wireless Panel

To open the Wireless Panel, proceed as follows.

Wireless LAN connection

Double-click the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar.

The Wireless Panel appears.

Hints

• For information on the signal level indicator, see “Checking the wireless signal strength” on page 24.

• When you move the mouse pointer over an item in the Wireless Panel screen, a short description of that item appears.

• For details about how to use Wireless Panel, refer to the Wireless Panel Help. For details about how to access Help, see page 9.

Manually installing, verifying, and removing the supplied software

Installing the Wireless LAN PC Card driver manually

Notes

• To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, log on with a user account listed in “Administrators”. To install the supplied software on a computer running the Windows XP operating system, log on with a user account with administrator access privileges. You cannot install the software or modify settings when logged on with any other account.

• Exit all other Windows operating system programs.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

2 In the Easy Installation Wizard dialog box, click “Exit”.

3 If your computer has only one PC card slot and it is currently

used, copy the “Driver” folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk of your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card.

The following explanation assumes that a folder called “temp” was created on drive C and that the data was copied to this folder.

4 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot of the

computer.

5 Install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver.

The actual procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you are using the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. See the section specific to your operating system.

Windows Me operating system:

1 Select “Specify the location of the driver” and click “Next”.

2 Select the “Specify a location” check box.

3 Click “Browse” and specify the location of the driver in the

dialog box that appears.

Hint

If the “Driver” folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the “temp” folder on drive C, enter “C:\temp\Driver\WinMe”.

4 Click “OK”.

5 Click “Next”.

6 Click “Next”.

The driver is installed.

7 Click “Finish”.

Restart the computer.

Windows 2000 operating system:

1 Click “Next”.

2 Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device” and click

“Next”.

3 Select the “Specify a location” check box and click “Next”.

4 Click “Browse” and specify the location of the driver in the

dialog box.

Hint

If the “Driver” folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the “temp” folder on drive C, enter “C:\temp\Driver\WinXP2K”.

5 Click “OK”.

Additional information

6 Click “Next”.

The driver is installed.

7 Click “Finish”.

Windows XP operating system:

1 Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click

“Next”.

2 Select the “Include this location in the search” check box

and click “Browse”.

3 In the dialog box that appears, select the folder that

contains the driver and click “OK”.

Hint

If the “Driver” folder from the CD-ROM has been copied to the “temp” folder on drive C, select “C:temp\Driver\WinXP2K”.

4 Click “OK”.

5 Click “Next”.

6 Click “Finish”.

Installing the Wireless Panel manually

Note

When using the Windows 2000 operating system, log on with a user account listed in “Administrators”. When using the Windows XP operating system, log on with a user account with administrator access privileges.

Before installation

• Install the Access Point and connect it to a power outlet when using the

Access Point Network connection mode.

• Complete installation of the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. (See page 26)

• Exit all other Windows operating system programs.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

2 In the Easy Installation Wizard dialog box, click “Exit”.

3 If your computer has only one PC card slot and it is currently

used, copy the “WPanel” folder from the supplied CD-ROM to the hard disk of your computer before inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card.

The following explanation assumes that a folder called “temp” was created on drive C and that the data was copied to this folder.

4 Go to the “WPanel” folder copied from the CD-ROM and

double-click “Setup.exe”.

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.

5 Click “Next”.

6 The “License Agreement” dialog box appears. Click “Yes” to

accept.

The “Choose Destination Location” dialog box appears.

Additional information

7 Click “Next”.

The Wireless Panel software is installed.

8 Click “Finish”.

Once Wireless Panel is installed, appears on your Windows operating

system taskbar.

If you installed Wireless Panel manually, see the following for details about how to connect to the Access Point.

• With the Windows Me and Windows 2000 operating systems, see “Connecting to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/2000 operating system)” on page 30.

• With the Windows XP operating system, see “Making Access Point Connection Settings” on page 16.

Connecting to the Access Point with Wireless Panel (Windows Me/2000 operating system)

1 Double-click on your Windows operating system taskbar.

The Wireless Panel screen appears.

2 Click the “Network List” tab, select a wireless network from

the list, and click “Register”.

The “Registering Network” dialog box appears.

3 If data encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point,

select the “WEP” check box, enter the encryption key in the “Key” box, and then confirm it by entering it again in the “Confirm key” box.

4 Click “Connect”.

The Wireless LAN PC Card connects to the Access Point.

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