I just bought PCWA-A500 wireless router from ebay but it didn’t come with a AC adapter. So no problem I figure.

It asked for a 10V DC . I have one those multi voltage one, so the closest I could get is either 9v or 12 v with a 300mA rating. When I try the 9 V, the power light up and the other 4 light keep on flashing. I waited but they just keep on flashing.
The sell told me it’s working. Is it broken? or am I doing something wrong.

I don’t know the specs of sony power adapter is. can someone tell me how many Amps is the orginal adapter maybe my adapter is too low.

What you need for you A500 AP is the following:
the model number of the AC adapter is PCWA-AC01
10V
Input: 100-240 V ~0.5A
Output: 10V—- 1.5A
I hope this helps.
The lights do flash when the AP “boots” up for about 10-15 sec
Stan

Thanks for the reply stan.  I think the adapter I used didn’t have enough amps. so maybe that’s why it kept on flashing.

I have to check how much the replacement part is from sony

I can’t find a 10v 1.5a adapter

I found a 9v DC 1.5a and 12v DC 1.5a

will they be ok to use ??

Most equipment can operate within a range of voltages. Voltage isn’t necessarily constant all the time during normal operation anyway. What is more important is the polarity of the tip and ring of the power plug.

So is it better to be under voltage (9V) or over voltage (12v) ??
Or it doesn’t matter

As long as it’s within tolerence, overvoltage is better than under. You could kill it if you use a plug that has the wrong tip polarity, however. I’d recommend getting the proper Sony adapter if possible.

The only problem is that I can’t seem to get my hands on one.
I’m in Canada and I called sony and ask for the part but they told me they can’t get it..

It’s a bummer
:?

The only problem is that I can’t seem to get my hands on one.
I’m in Canada and I called sony and ask for the part but they told me they can’t get it..

It’s a bummer
:?

Hey Yoshiguy,
I was browsing Ebay and found the AC adapter you need for you AP!
Look up this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3754&item=5109992263&rd=1

Good luck,
Stan

Thanks for the info VAIOfreak but I was a little too late :?
I missed the auction.