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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
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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
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connection on the computer.
Procedure
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Procedure
When using personal firewall software provided standalone
or as part of anti-virus or network security software
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• 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
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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.
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Router Unit Setup
Procedure
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Procedure
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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
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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:
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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.
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default settings.
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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
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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.
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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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Cable modem or DSL modem
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