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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.
1
Turn on the
WIRELESS
or
WIRELESS LAN
switch.
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up and the
VAIO Smart Network
window appears.
If the
VAIO Smart Network
window does not appear, 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 your desired wireless option(s).
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.