4-668-080-11 (1) Wireless LAN Card Operating Instructions PEGA-WL100 2002 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................... 7 Names of Parts .............................................................................................. 9 Inserting/Removing the Wireless LAN Card ........................................ 10 Installing the Software ...............................................................................
Introduction This product is a Wireless LAN Card for the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (mentioned as CLIÉ handheld after this) of the Palm OS 5 (ver5.0). This product complies with IEEE 802.11b* and allows you to access the Internet wirelessly in locations where there is a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN access point. * Wi-Fi certified. Performing a HotSync operation You can perform a HotSync operation via a network (synchronize data wirelessly) between your CLIÉ handheld and a personal computer.
Accessing the Internet You can access the Internet from your CLIÉ handheld in which this Wireless LAN card is inserted through a LAN access point, and enjoy browsing various websites or sending/receiving email. Internet PEGA-WL100 and CLIÉ handheld LAN access point Notes • To access the Internet through a LAN access point, you need to be a subscriber to a telecommunications company and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in advance. • You may need a personal computer to set a wireless LAN.
Names of Parts Wireless LAN Card Front LED indicator Blinks slowly while your CLIÉ handheld is connected to an access point, etc. Blinks rapidly during data transfer. (Flashing speed varies depending on the amount of data being transferred). Does not blink when your CLIÉ handheld is not connected to an access point, etc. Rear MAC Address This address may be used by your System Administrator.
Inserting/Removing the Wireless LAN Card Inserting the Wireless LAN card in your CLIÉ handheld Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of the CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Insert the Wireless LAN card straight in Wireless Communication Slot of the CLIÉ handheld. • Do not insert the Wireless LAN card in the wrong way. Forcing it in the wrong way will damage it and cause a malfunction.
Removing the Wireless LAN card from your CLIÉ handheld After use, terminate communications. Then, pull the wireless LAN card up straight. When using this Wireless LAN card with a Flip&Rotate style CLIÉ handheld Do not rotate the display when the wireless LAN card is inserted in the Wireless Commnunication Slot of the CLIÉ handheld. This may press the display panel against the Wireless LAN card and cause a malfunction.
Installing the Software When you try to perform wireless LAN communications for the first time after inserting the Wireless LAN card in your CLIÉ handheld, you need to install the Wireless LAN utility in your CLIÉ handheld. You can install the Wireless LAN utility by using the supplied CDROM. Note Before installation, it is necessary to have Palm Desktop for CLIÉ installed and to perform a HotSync operation. Connect the CLIÉ handheld to a Windows computer, using a cradle, etc.
4 Click [Done] when the installer-closing screen appears. Your computer is ready to install the Wireless LAN utility to your CLIÉ handheld. In the next step, you will perform a HotSync operation to carry out the installation. 5 Click the icon on the task tray that is located in the lower right corner of the Windows display on your computer. Check that [Local USB] is ticked in the shortcut menu on the display.
Performing Communications via a Wireless LAN Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) You can wirelessly access the Internet or perform communications with other communication device through a wireless LAN access point. Basic Settings Before setting You first need to input a couple of values to set the wireless LAN access point you use. Check the following values in advance. [NetworkID (SSID)]: It is also called ESS-ID or Network Name. [WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)]: It is also called Encryption.
4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN]. 5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap [Create]. A new input screen of [Wireless LAN Setup] appears. Check that [Infrastructure] is selected (highlighted) in [ConnectMode]. If it is not selected, tap [Infrastructure] to select it.
Tip Tapping the mark in the upper right corner of the screen shows a brief explanation for the setting. 7 Enter a profile name in [ProfileName]. Specify a name freely according to the name of the other communication device, access point, etc. 8 Enter a network ID in [NetworkID (SSID)]. Network ID (SSID) is fixed on the part of the access point you use. Be sure to enter the network ID (SSID) that is specified by your access point.
9 Select the encryption level in [WEP]. WEP (encryption level) is fixed depending on the access point you use. Be sure to select the encryption that is used by your access point. Tip When you select [None] in [WEP], you do not need to enter a WEP key. In this case, skip the next step, and go to Step 11. 10 Enter a WEP key. The WEP key is fixed, depending on the access point you use. Be sure to enter the WEP key that is specified by your access point.
When you select 40/64bit: alphanumeric string (5 characters) Enter a 5-digit password using alphabet (a-z), numbers (0-9) and symbols. When you select 40/64bit: hexadecimal notation (10 figures (Hex)) Enter a 10-digit password using alphabet (a-f) and numbers (0-9). When you select 104/128bit: alphanumeric string (13 characters) Enter a 13-digit password using alphabet (a-z), numbers (0-9) and symbols.
Modifying the settings 1 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 2 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network]. The [Network] screen appears. 3 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN]. 4 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 5 Tap V below [ProfileName], and select the profile name you want to modify. 6 Tap [Edit] at the bottom of the screen.
Advanced Settings Setting a network manually When it is necessary to set a network IP address or DNS address, follow the procedure below. 1 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the lower right corner of the [Wireless LAN Setup] input screen. 2 Tap the checkbox of [Auto] in [IP Address] or [DNS Address], and remove the tick. The IP Address input screen or the DNS Address input screen appears. 3 Enter necessary addresses. 4 Tap [OK] when you complete the setting.
Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld to a Wireless LAN 1 Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 3 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network]. The [Network] screen appears. 4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN]. Tip If you have set only one profile, go to Step 8.
5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap V below [Profile Name], and select the profile name you want to use. 7 Tap [OK]. The [Preferences] screen appears again. 8 Tap [Connect] at the bottom of the screen. Your CLIÉ handheld begins to connect to a wireless LAN. When a connection is established, start up the application you like.
Performing Communications Directly between your CLIÉ Handheld and Another Device on a Wireless LAN (Ad-Hoc Mode) Your CLIÉ handheld can communicate directly with another device on a wireless LAN without using a wireless LAN access point. The Ad-hoc mode settings and communications require network knowledge. Basic Settings 1 Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears.
5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap [Create]. A new input screen of [Wireless LAN Setup] appears. Tip Tapping the mark in the upper right corner of the screen shows a brief explanation for the setting. 7 Enter a profile name in [ProfileName]. Specify a name freely according to the name of the other communication device, access point, etc.
8 Enter a network ID in [NetworkID (SSID)]. Specify an alphanumeric string freely. The same network ID (SSID) needs to be entered in both your CLIÉ handheld and the other communication device. 9 Select the encryption level in [WEP]. Be sure to select the same encryption level for both your CLIÉ handheld and the other communication device. Tip When you select [None] in [WEP], you do not need to enter a WEP key. In this case, skip the next step, and go to Step 11.
10 Enter a WEP key. Be sure to enter the same WEP key in both your CLIÉ handheld and the other communication device. For details on WEP key, see pages 17-18. b 11 Tap [Adhoc] in [ConnectMode]. The Ad-hoc mode is selected as the connection type.
12 Tap V of [ch] below [Adhoc], and select a channel. Be sure to select the same channel for both your CLIÉ handheld and the other communication device. Select a channel from 1 to 11. 13 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the lower right corner of the screen. 14 Tap the checkbox of [Auto] in [IP Address], and remove the tick. The IP address input screen appears. Note Ad-hoc mode may not be established if “Auto” is checked. The connection works only when both of the PC without DHCP and CLIÉ handheld select “Auto”.
15 Enter an IP address and a sub-netmask. Enter different IP addresses in your CLIÉ handheld and the other communication device. Enter the same Subnet mask in your CLIÉ handheld and the other communication device. (Eg.) IP address CLIÉ handheld: 192.168.0.1 Other device: 192.168.0.2 Subnet mask CLIÉ handheld/other device: 255.255.255.0 Note User has to find the Subnet mask from the PC that he/she wants to connect to. The following is referred to find Subnet mask on a PC.
Modifying the settings 1 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 2 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network]. The [Network] screen appears. 3 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN]. 4 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 5 Tap V below [ProfileName], and select the profile name you want to modify. 6 Tap [Edit] at the bottom of the screen.
Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld to Another Device on a Wireless LAN 1 Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of your compatible CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 3 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network]. 4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN]. Tip If you have set only one profile, go to Step 8.
5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap V below [Profile Name], and select the profile name you want to use. 7 Tap [OK]. The [Preferences] screen appears again. 8 Tap [Connect] at the bottom of the screen. Your CLIÉ handheld begins to connect to a wireless LAN. When a connection is established, start up the application you like.
Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network with a Wireless LAN Card This Wireless LAN card can be used in various ways. For example, you can perform a HotSync operation with a Windows computer via a wireless LAN. Follow the procedures below. Preparing your computer 1 Click the icon in the Windows task tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and select [Network] from the shortcut menu. 2 Click the icon in the Windows task tray again and select [Setup] from the shortcut menu.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and press the Jog Dial navigator on the Application Launcher screen. The [HotSync] screen is displayed. You can also tap the [HotSync] icon to display the HotSync screen. Menu icon, and tap [Primary PC Setup] from the 3 Tap the [Option] menu. 4 Check that correct data is entered in [Primary PC Address] and [Subnet Mask(optional)], and tap [OK]. 5 Tap the Menu icon, and tap [Modem Sync Prefes] from the [Option] menu. 6 Tap [Network], and tap [OK].
Troubleshooting If any problem occurs, for example, if communication is not possible, or if the unit does not operate normally, please check the points listed in this troubleshooting guide. Visit Sony CLIÉ support website: Customers in USA, Canada and Mexico: http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/ Customers in European Countries: http://www.clie-link.com/ Customers in Asia-Pacific Countries: http://vaio-online.sony.
Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot connect your CLIÉ handheld to an access point. • Your CLIÉ handheld and the access point are placed too far apart. p Decrease the distance between them. • There is an obstacle that could block off radio waves (e.g., metal plate, concrete block) between your CLIÉ handheld and the access point. p Move your CLIÉ handheld and/or the access point to different places. p Disable the power saving mode. (This will increase the power consumption.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The data transfer rate is slow. • There is an obstacle that could block off radio waves (e.g., metal plate, concrete block) between your CLIÉ handheld and the access point. p Move your CLIÉ handheld and/or the access point to a different place. p Disable the power saving mode. (This will increase the power consumption. Be careful of the remaining battery power). • There is a device operating at the 2.4 GHz band of frequencies (microwave oven, Bluetooth-enabled device, etc.
Precautions on Use Handling this Wireless LAN Card • Do not subject the card to excessive shock, and take care not to drop it to prevent malfunction. • Do not use or store this unit in locations subject to: - extremely high temperature, such as in direct sunlight or near a heater. - excessive dust - high humidity - vibrations - poor ventilation It may cause a malfunction. • Do not use the card in a shaky, unstable place. • Do not put a metal object such as a metal clip etc. inside the card.
Specifications Power source Powered by CLIÉ handheld Power consumption When transmitting: Approx. 560 – 920 mW (typ)* Idle: Approx. 90 mW (typ)* * At the default setting (Note: The Wireless LAN card consumes no electricity when the LED indicator is off.) Dimensions Approx. 1 11/16 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (width/length/thickness) (42.8 × 55.4 × 5.9 mm) Mass Approx. 0.5 oz (14 g) Maximum communication range1) Indoor: 300 ft. (90 m) Outdoor: 1000 ft. (300 m) Supported protocol TCP/IP Applied standard IEEE 802.
Customer Support For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site Customers in USA, Canada and Mexico: http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/ Customers in European Countries: http://www.clie-link.com/ Customers in Asia-Pacific Countries http://vaio-online.sony.com/clie/ Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
