Sony PCWA-A500 System requirements, About the manuals and Help files, ❑Web browser (The following browsers are recommended.)

System requirements

In order to configure the Access Point or check Access Point settings, your computer must satisfy the following hardware and software requirements.

❑A computer installed with a 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card (Make sure that the driver required to operate the PC card is installed correctly.)

❑Web browser (The following browsers are recommended.)

–Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5 or later

–Netscape® Communicator 4.75 or later

Notes

•Sony cannot assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the specified system requirements.

•To construct a wireless LAN environment, the 5GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C500 (sold separately) is required.

•Internet access requires the separate purchase of an Internet connection from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

About the manuals and Help files

The following manuals and Help files are provided with this product.

•5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 Quick Start Guide This guide contains simple explanations on how to set up and configure the Access Point. We recommend reading the guide before using this product.

•5GHz Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A500 Operating Instructions (this manual)

These instructions contain detailed explanations on how to setup and configure the Access Point.

•Access Point Online Help

Online help explains how to set up and use the Access Point. To configure an Access Point, go to the Access Point setup page. For information on how to display the Access Point setup page and online help, see “Displaying the Access Point setup page” (page 16).

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