Sony VGN - NS User Manual
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Using Your VAIO Computer
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
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You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
1
Turn on the WIRELESS switch.
2
Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window.
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.
3
Click Start and Control Panel.
4
Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.
5
Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane.
The Set up a connection or network window appears.
The Set up a connection or network window appears.
6
Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions.