Wireless LAN Converter
(2.4 GHz/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g)Quick Start Guide
Before reading this guide, be sure to read the “Read This First” supplement.This guide provides an overview of the Wireless LAN Converter
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Unpacking
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the following items are present.
• Wireless Unit | • Power Unit |
•Power cord
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•Read This First
•Quick Start Guide (this document)
•Troubleshooting Guide
•Limited Warranty
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Capabilities
Wireless access to the Internet for devices with EthernetconnectorsThe Wireless LAN Converter
•Only use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the Ethernet device.
•The Wireless LAN Converter does not function as an access point.
•When setting up the Wireless LAN Converter without the Quick Setup switch, a computer running the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system is required.
•Only one device can be connected to the Wireless LAN Converter. You cannot use a hub to connect to several devices.
Connection example
| Device equipped with |
Internet | an Ethernet connector |
Router or similar | Wireless LAN |
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| Converter | Wireless LAN Converter |
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| Access point |
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The Wireless LAN Converter also allows computers equipped with Wireless LAN Converters to communicate directly when using the Peer to Peer Network connection mode, without using a wireless LAN access point.
The Access Point Network connection mode settings are described in this document. Refer to Help for information about the Peer to Peer Network connection mode settings.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switchYou can use the settings of the Sony Wireless Broadband Router
The access point sends the following to the Wireless LAN Converter.
•Network name (SSID)
•Security settings
Wireless LAN securityMaking security settings for the wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility for any security problems that may arise from the use of the wireless LAN.
Configuring the Wireless LAN Converter
You can configure the Wireless LAN Converter by performing one of the following.
• With the Quick Setup switchWhen the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the Wireless Broadband Router
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to an access point other than the
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You can use the utility software to configure the Wireless LAN Converter even if it is connected to the
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In this document, each procedure is preceded by a box. Before proceeding to the next procedure, confirm that you performed all the necessary tasks by ticking the box.
Example:
Procedure 1Configuration with the Quick Setup Switch
When the Wireless LAN Converter is connected to the
Procedure 1
Complete the access point setupRefer to the documentation provided with your access point for details about how to complete the setup. If your access point data encryption (WEP or
If the security settings of your access point use WPA or IEEE 802.1X, you cannot configure the
Procedure 2
Connect the1Connect the Wireless Unit of the Wireless LAN Converter to a Wireless Unit/LAN connector of the
2Connect the AC adapter to the
3Press the power switch to turn on the AC adapter.
Router Unit of the Wireless Broadband Router | Wireless Unit of the Wireless | |
Broadband Router | ||
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Power switch
To power outlet | AC adapter | Wireless Unit of the Wireless |
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| LAN Converter |
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The connections above are used in configuring the Wireless LAN Converter with the Quick Setup switch. For details about connections to use the Wireless LAN Converter in wireless communication, see procedure 4.
Procedure 3
Perform quick setup1Wait until the
2Press the Quick Setup switch of the
When the Status indicator on the
Quick Setup switch
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•The Wireless LAN Converter only remains in Quick Setup standby mode for 30 seconds.
•Press the Quick Setup switch one more time for at least one second to cancel the procedure.
3Press the Wireless LAN Converter Quick Setup switch for at least one second.
When the Status indicator on the
4Disconnect the power cord of the Wireless LAN Converter to turn it off.
Procedure 4
Connect the Wireless LAN Converter to the devicethat you want to use for wireless communication1Connect the Wireless Unit and Power Unit.
2Connect the Power Unit to the computer or other device capable of wireless communication using an Ethernet cable.
3Connect the Power Unit to an AC outlet using the power cord.
To power outlet 
| Power Unit |
Power cord | or |
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Wireless Unit | Ethernet cable |
| (not included) |
Wireless Unit cable
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The Wireless LAN Converter does not have a power switch.
When the Status indicator of the Wireless LAN Converter changes to white when you connect the wireless communication device, configuration is complete.
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If you want to reset the Wireless LAN Converter, see “Reset to Factory Defaults”, overleaf.
For details about the Wireless LAN Converter setup, refer to the Help.To display HelpClick the “Start” button, point to “Programs” (when using the Windows XP operating system, point to “All Programs”), point to “Wireless LAN”, and then click “Converter Setup Help”.
To display Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup PageClick 
or 
on the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page.
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