Sony Network Router 276 User Manual

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When you turn the power on, confirm that the Status indicators on the Wireless Unit and  
Router Unit change as follows before proceeding to Procedure 3.  
Confirm the connection method of the wireless connection on  
the computer.  
Setup Procedures  
Wireless Unit: Changes from a quickly flashing white light to a slowly flashing one.  
Router Unit: Change from flashing white light to a steadily lit one.  
Refer to the instructions for your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter to  
confirm the connection method of the computer to the Access Point when using a  
Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter.  
If using a Wireless LAN PC Card with the Windows XP operating system, connect to the  
network using the Windows XP Wireless Network function.  
Preparation  
Procedure  
Check  
Perform the necessary preparations and  
confirmations for connections  
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Establish wireless connections  
Configure the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Network  
Procedure  
Check  
connection on the computer.  
Procedure  
Check  
Configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer as follows.  
• IP address setting: Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”.  
• DNS setting: Select “Disable DNS” in the Windows Me operating system.  
Select “Obtain a DNS server address automatically” in the Windows 2000  
and Windows XP operating systems.  
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Connect each unit and turn the power on  
Establish communications between  
the computer and the Access Point  
Wireless  
Broadband Router  
Prepare the Ethernet cable to connect the Router Unit and  
Establish wireless connections  
ADSL or cable modem.  
Procedure  
Check  
This description assumes that the connection is  
established with factory default settings.  
Quick Start Guide  
Establish communications between a computer and  
the Access Point  
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z Hint  
Use a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable.  
Access Point factory default settings  
Before reading this guide, be sure to read the “Read This  
First” supplement.  
Configure the computer firewall settings  
Network Name (SSID):  
The 6-character identifier printed on the label inside the rear  
If you are using the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or another personal  
firewall, you may need to change the security level setting. Refer to the Note below about  
Computer Firewall Functions for details.  
cover of the Wireless Unit  
Disabled  
Encryption (WEP):  
This guide describes the preparations and settings  
required to connect to the Internet using the Wireless  
Broadband Router.  
Router Functions Setup  
Confirming the Network Name (SSID)  
Procedure  
Check  
Remove the rear cover  
by sliding it in the  
direction of the arrow.  
This ID is used as the  
default Network Name  
(SSID).  
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Note  
Display the Router Unit Setup Page  
Computer Firewall Functions  
The PCWA-AR300 consists of:  
Procedure  
Check  
When using the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall”  
function  
• Broadband Router Unit  
• Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320  
PCWA-R1  
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Configure the Router functions  
Enabling the Windows XP “Internet Connection Firewall” function may prevent the  
computer from being accessed externally (this function is disabled by default). This  
function can prevent connection to your network when you change your Wireless  
Broadband Router settings. If this happens, disable the “Internet Connection Firewall”  
function, connect to the network, and then re-enable the function. Refer to Windows XP  
Help for details (you can search from “Help and Support” on the “Start” menu).  
In this document, we refer to the Broadband Router Unit as the  
Router Unit and to the Wireless LAN Access Point as the  
Wireless Unit.  
SSID  
Access Point Functions Setup  
Configure the wireless communication settings on the computer, and then establish  
communications between the computer and the Access Point.  
Refer to the instructions for your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter for the  
setting method.  
Procedure  
Check  
Note  
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Make sure that you take appropriate security measures when the “Internet Connection Firewall”  
function is disabled.  
Display the Access Point Setup Page  
PCWA-AR300  
z Comments  
Procedure  
When using personal firewall software provided standalone  
or as part of anti-virus or network security software  
Check  
• The Network Name (SSID) may also be called something like the “ESSID” or “Network ID”, depending on  
the particular device.  
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Configure the Access Point functions  
Antivirus scanning and network security software sometimes includes a function called  
a “personal firewall”, intended to prevent unauthorized access by other computers.  
Depending on the software, the security level of this function may initially be set to a  
high level. If this high security level setting is left enabled, other computers may be  
unable to access your computer. This can cause problems such as not being able to  
connect to the network when changing the Wireless Broadband Router settings. In this  
event, lower the security level to allow the network connection. While the security level  
is lowered, pay special attention to security. We highly recommend returning to the  
original setting after setting up the Wireless Broadband Router. Refer to the software  
instructions or Help for details.  
• Encryption may also be called something like “encoding” or “security”, depending on the particular device.  
• When using the Windows XP operating system with a Wireless LAN PC Card, on the “Start” menu, click  
“Connect to” – “Wireless Network Connection”, and make the communications settings that affect  
connection to the Access Point from the dialog box that appears.  
If no “Wireless Network Connection” item can be found on the “Start” menu, on the “Start” menu click  
“Control Panel” – “Network and Internet Connections” – “Network Connection”, and double-click  
“Wireless Network Connection”.  
Configure the Wireless Communication Settings  
on the computer  
Unpacking  
Procedure  
Check  
When you are done, verify that an IP address is assigned to the computer.  
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following are accounted for.  
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Although communication is possible from this state, for security reasons, be certain to  
perform the subsequent procedures to change the factory default settings. Also refer to the  
instructions for your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter.  
Configure computer settings  
Router Unit  
Wireless Unit  
(Broadband Router Unit PCWA-R1)  
(Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320)  
Notes  
• Pay appropriate attention to security issues.  
• For questions about firewall functions, please contact your firewall software manufacturer.  
Each procedure is preceded by a check box. Before proceeding to the next step,  
confirm that you have completed all necessary tasks by ticking the box.  
Check  
Router Unit Setup  
Procedure  
Check  
Procedure  
Check  
2
Preparation  
Connect each unit and turn the power on  
* The Wireless Unit has Access Point functions.  
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Display the Router Unit Setup Page  
AC Adapter  
Power cord  
Procedure  
Check  
Connect each unit as shown in the next figure, and turn the power on.  
1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or DSL modem to the WAN connector of the  
Access the Access Point from a Web browser to display the Router Unit Setup Page.  
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Perform the necessary preparations  
and confirmations for connections  
Router Unit.  
2 Connect the Wireless Unit to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector.  
Compatible browsers:  
z Hint  
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later  
Netscape 6.1 or later  
There are two Wireless Unit/LAN connectors. Use either one.  
3 Connect the AC Adapter to the Router Unit, and turn the AC Adapter on.  
Read This First  
Quick Start Guide (this manual)  
Limited Warranty  
Note  
Obtain the information required to make the computer  
connections.  
The procedure in this guide describes the connection process using the factory  
4 Connect an end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN connector of the Router Unit.  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Other documentation  
Configure the browser’s proxy settings so that the IP address of the Router Unit (factory default 192.168.11.1)  
bypasses the proxy server. Refer to “Case 1: Cannot display the Setup Page (error message appears)” in the  
separate Troubleshooting Guide for details about bypassing the proxy server.  
5 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer.  
z Hint  
default settings.  
z Hint  
The Ethernet port of your computer is on its back panel.  
The Setup Page of this device is stored in the internal memory of the Router Unit.  
The factory default settings of the Access Point function are:  
Network Name (SSID):  
The 6-character identifier printed on the label inside the rear  
Launch the Web browser.  
cover of the Wireless Unit  
Disabled  
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Encryption (WEP):  
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Use either connector.  
Before setting up the Broadband Router, perform the following.  
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Ethernet  
cable  
z Hint  
The IP address 192.168.11.1 is the Router Unit  
factory default. If the Router’s IP address has  
been changed, contact your network  
administrator.  
Set up the Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter  
referred to as Windows XP.  
Perform the required software installation and settings according to the instructions  
provided with your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter to make it  
operational.  
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Internet  
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Cable modem or DSL modem  
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