Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point Pro, 2.4 GHz (PCWA-A200)

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [1.05mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005TSUO
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 17, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Access email, the Internet, or your network wirelessly! The new Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point lets you share files, drives, printers with one or more computers on your wireless network. Using any IEEE 802.11b industry-standard wireless LAN PC Card, you are assured of secure communication, high-speed data transfer rates (up to 11Mbps), and a range of up to 150 feet (line-of-sight).

Features:

• Connection range between access point and PC card is up to 150 feet; Wirelessly link up to 16 PC users
• Up to 11Mbps high speed data transfer (same speed as 10Base-T Ethernet) by using IEEE 802.11b technology
• Compatible with LAN, DSL, Cable modem, ISDN (Different from PCWA-A100 access point, it does not have telephone modem)
• Roaming capability: Enjoy walking around with network connection! The PC cards automatically locate access point with same ID under the same network in the vicinity

Specifications:

• Network Protocol: TCP/IP, NetBEUI
• Standards: IEEE-802.11b/802.11 (not supported with all models)
• Supply voltage: 100 to 240V AC (external adapter)
• Rear connectors: 10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) x 1, DC power input
• Dimensions: 6.25 x 5 x 1.44 inches (not including stand); 6.25 x 5.375 x 2.125 inches (including stand)
• Weight: 1.06 pounds (not including stand)
• Security: 40-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, administration password
• Frequency range: 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (1-11 Channel, ISM Band)
• Average range: 150 feet (line of sight, range changes depending on the wall materials)
• Speed: up to 11 Mbps
• Maximum users: up to 16 PCs
• Modem: V.90 56k modem (due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power levels during download transmissions; actual data speeds will vary depending on line conditions)
• System requirements: Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, and Windows 2000 Professional Edition
• Package contents: access point hardware, unit stand, CD-ROM, operation manuals, warranty card
• Operating temperature: 32 to 110 F degrees (less than 95 percent humidity)
• Features: IEEE 802.1d transparent bridging, DHCP Server/Client (configurable through software set utility), NAT routing, access point auto search function, drag-and-drop file transfer between users, roaming
• Compatibility: cable modem, ISDN router, LAN, DSL (PPPoE)
• Management: configuration-management software, SNMP MIB I-II compatible, Windows-based user interface

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful., March 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point Pro, 2.4 GHz (PCWA-A200) (Personal Computers)

Would have given it 0 stars, but obviously it's not available. This product is absolutely terrible. It does not work with even the Sony Wireless LAN Card. Had to return it and purchase the Linksys.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Repackaged Orinoco, June 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point Pro, 2.4 GHz (PCWA-A200) (Personal Computers)

Not too bad if you d/l the most recent software. This is a rebranded Orinoco Silver Card (also in AP). Biggest problem is that Sony customer support is clueless about the product. he manual has -0-ref to XP, but it works. Nice feature is that you can easily add external antennas to both ends. All these wireless products have poor performance unless you're in the same room.

3.0 out of 5 stars Sony Wireless, February 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point Pro, 2.4 GHz (PCWA-A200) (Personal Computers)

It works fine i have two of them i can go any where in my house and it works may be it is how you set it up. But i only need one.