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Using Your VAIO Computer
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
!
You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
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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
Turn on the
WLAN
switch.
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up.
2
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, and
VAIO Central
.
3
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.
4
Click the button next to your desired wireless option(s).
5
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
6
Click
View network status and tasks
under
Network and Internet
.
7
Click
Set up a connection or network
on the left pane.
The
Set up a connection or network
window appears.
8
Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click
Next
.
9
Follow the on-screen instructions.
