Sony SVL241190X, User Manual

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How to Use
Troubleshooting
Hardware
Software
Network / Internet
Backup / Recovery
Security
Peripheral Devices
Others
What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO
computer to an access point (or the Internet)?
See
What should I do if I cannot use the wireless LAN function?
. [Details]
Make sure power to the access point is on.
Check the access point settings.
In the following settings, your VAIO computer may fail to connect to an access point, or
the connection may be unstable.
When the access point is set to refuse communication with a device whose SSID is
set to “ANY,” and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to “ANY.”
When the access point is in stealth mode.
For more information, refer to the manual that came with your access point, or consult
your wireless LAN service provider.
Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another. [Details]
Connection capability is affected by distance, obstructions, device configuration, radio
wave strength/interference, wall materials, running software, etc.
Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may
be using.
Check that your access point is displayed in the
Currently connected to
window.
Click (
Start
),
Control Panel
,
Network and Internet
,
Network and
Sharing Center , and Connect to a network , and then check that your access
point is displayed in the Currently connected to window.
Make sure the security key is correct.
The security key is displayed as “•” for security reasons. Enter once more.
[Details]
Make sure your VAIO computer is properly configured for Internet access.
If your antivirus software or firewall function of the Windows operating system imposes
restrictions on Internet access, your VAIO computer may not connect to the Internet.
Check the settings.
Make sure
Maximum Performance
is selected for
Wireless Adapter Settings
in
the
Power Options
window.
Click ( Start ), Control Panel , System and Security and Power Options .
Click
Change plan settings
for the current power plan and
Change advanced
power settings
. Select the
Advanced settings
tab and double-click
Wireless
Adapter Settings
and
Power Saving Mode
, and then select
Maximum
Performance
.
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