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Using your VAIO computer
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5 Type the Network Key.
If you are using the Sony Access Point PCWA-A320, by default, you do not need to enter any
encryption key (WEP/WPA). To be able to communicate, you must select the box Allow me to connect
to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure.
6 Click Connect.
After 30 seconds, the connection is established.
✍ For more information about setting up an access point, see the documentation supplied with your Access Point.
The length of the network key can be set up as in the case of ad-hoc network; meaning, 5 or 13 ascii characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters
long.
The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters.
Using the WiFi protected access (WPA)
WPA is a wireless security enhancement that allows you to transfer data in a highly secure way*.
To use WPA on your notebook, proceed as follows:
1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch.
If your notebook supports Bluetooth, the Switch wireless devices dialog box appears. Select Wireless
LAN and click OK.
The Wireless Switcher button changes into Wireless LAN.
2 Right-click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection.
3 Select View available network connections.
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.
4 Select the wireless network to which you want to connect.
5 Fill in the Network key.
The network key should be at least 8 characters long. You can choose whatever you want.
6 Fill in exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation.