Sony Personal Computer Manual
VAIO® Computer
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11 Fill in the Network key. Choose a 5-digit name.
12 Click OK. Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks
window.
13 Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears.
14 Select the option “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only.
15 Click Close.
16 Click OK.
Turning Off Wireless LAN
To turn off Wireless LAN functionality, locate the Wireless LAN switch that is
located on the left side of the computer, above the PC Card slot. Move the switch
to the OFF position. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion
of the computer turns off.
located on the left side of the computer, above the PC Card slot. Move the switch
to the OFF position. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion
of the computer turns off.
Notes on using Wireless LAN
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Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE802.11a standard
cannot connect to devices using the IEEE802.11b standard.
cannot connect to devices using the IEEE802.11b standard.
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Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as
channels. Third-party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to
different channels from Sony devices.
channels. Third-party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to
different channels from Sony devices.
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If using a Wireless LAN Access Point, refer to connectivity information
contained in those instructions.
contained in those instructions.