Sony VGC-LV Laptop User Manual


 
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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 band, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch.
2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
3 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network.
4 Click Advanced in the right pane.
For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file included with the software.
5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s).
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.
6 Click Start and Control Panel.
7 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.
8 Click Set up a connection or network in the left pane.
The Set up a connection or network window appears.
9 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next.
10 Follow the on-screen instructions.