Sony VAIO S Series, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
A security key is a security protocol for Wi-Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi-Fi. It is
also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key.
The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key, such as a Wi-Fi access
point and a computer, to communicate with each other on Wi-Fi.
The security key is assigned to each access point by default. (Make sure the default security
key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use.) If you cannot find the default
security key, refer to the manual that came with your access point.
If you enter a wrong security key, follow these steps to re-enter the security key.
1.
Open the charms [Details] and select the
Settings
charm.
2.
Select (the network icon).
3.
Right-click the desired network and select
View connection properties
.
4.
Select the
Security
tab.
5.
Enter a security key in the
Network security key
field and select
OK
.
Related Topic
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
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