Sony VGN-A Laptop User Manual


 
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Using your VAIO computer
Using the WiFi protected access (WPA)
WPA is a wireless security enhancement that allows you to transfer data in a highly secure way*.
* For more information on the access point, refer to the documentation that came with your access point.
To use WPA on your computer, proceed as follows:
1 Turn on the Wireless (VGN-A series) or Wireless LAN (PCG-K series) switch.
On VGN-A series, the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears.
Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box, then click the OK
button.
2 Right-click the network icon on 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.
7 Click Connect.
The connection is established.
In Ad-hoc mode, WPA security cannot be used (specifications in the standard itself).
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In France, only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors. For more information, see the Wireless LAN Regulations.