Sony VAIO PCG-GRX690P, User Manual

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Network Connections
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To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable
1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See “To connect
an Ethernet cable” and “Setting up a dial-up Internet connection” for more
information.
2 From the Start menu, point to All Programs , Accessories ,
Communications , and click New Connection Wizard .
3 Click Next . If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box,
follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace , and then click Next .
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed
to connect to an existing network.
Using wireless LAN connections
A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which you can connect to a
LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. You can opt to purchase a Sony
Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN.
The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN
environment. Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can
operate multiple computers more freely than ever before.
You can also purchase an external Wireless LAN PC Card separately that allows
for wireless connections. For information about your computer’s wireless
capabilities, see the “Welcome” page to view your VAIO® Computer
Specifications. The Wireless LAN PC Card is designed for a wireless LAN
environment. You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card with or without the access
point.
There are two types of wireless connections:
❑
An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local
network to wireless devices by providing an access point. The access point
bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the
✍
For more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio.