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Using Your VAIO Computer
To connect to a wireless network
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You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the
WLAN
switch. See
Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover
for the procedure.
1
Make sure an access point is set up.
See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
2
Turn on the
WLAN
switch.
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up.
3
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, and
VAIO Control Center
.
4
Double-click
Network Connections
and
VAIO Smart Network
.
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For information on the
VAIO Smart Network
software, see the help file on the software.
5
Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s).
6
Right-click
or
on the taskbar and select
Connect to a network
.
7
Select the desired access point and click
Connect
.
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For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63
alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F.
