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Sony Notebook User Guide
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Selecting a channel
When using Wireless LAN, radio frequencies are used to transmit data from one computer to another. Radio
frequencies are divided into several channels (1 to 14). But in France, you have to use channels 10 or 11
(indoor and outdoor). In the Netherlands, you have to use channels 9, 10 or 11 (outdoor).
You need to change the channels in case of an ad-hoc network. You cannot select a channel for an
infrastructure network; in that case, you have to use a channel configured on the wireless access point.
To change channels, proceed as follows:
1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
2 Double-click System.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3 On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
The Device Manager window appears.
4 Double-click Network adapters.
The list of available network adapters appears.
5 Right-click ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and select Properties.
The ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Properties dialog box appears.
6 On the Advanced tab, select 2. Channel.
Use default channel appears in the Value screen.
7 Set the Value to the correct channel.
- France: only 10 or 11 (indoor and outdoor).
- the Netherlands: 9, 10, 11 (only outdoor).
8 Click OK.
The correct channel has been set.
✍ When you change the channel number on one computer, you need to change the channel number manually on all other devices intended for wireless
connection.
If you use a non-Sony Access Point, read the manual of the Access Point to be sure which channel to use.
For more information on Wireless LAN, read the Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer.