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Using Your VAIO Computer
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
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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.