Sony VAIO Tap 21, User Manual

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Personal Computer
VAIO Tap 21
SVT2122
LAN
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Wi-Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for
connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
About the Internet Connection Services
The following types of Internet connection services are available.
About the Network (LAN)
The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and
other devices.
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.
You might be looking for the following topics:
What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point?
What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN), or their playback is
interrupted? Why is the data transfer speed slow?
How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built-in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer?
What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet)?
What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function?
Notes on use
User Guide
How to Use
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