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Using Your VAIO Computer
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
!
The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
1
Turn on the
WIRELESS
switch.
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up.
If the
VAIO Smart Network
window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps:
1
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, and
VAIO Control Center
.
2
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.
2
Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the
VAIO Smart Network
window.
3
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
4
Click
View network status and tasks
under
Network and Internet
.
5
Click
Set up a connection or network
on the left pane.
The
Set up a connection or network
window appears.
6
Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click
Next
.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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See the online
Specifications
to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of
the IEEE 802.11n standard.
