Sony VAIO VGN-SZ700 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 bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
1
Turn on the WIRELESS switch.
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up.
If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, 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 or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window.
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 IEEE 802.11n
draft standard.