Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 40)

Communicating computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) without an access point
A computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices
themselves, with no other central controller or access point. Each device communicates directly with other devices in the
network. You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home, either with an network key for added security or without a key.
If a network was created with an network (or encryption) key, then no one can access that network without the key.
To set up a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network
1. Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer. The Wireless LAN indicator on the
bottom left front portion of the computer lights up. See
Turning On Wireless LAN functionality for more
information.
2. Click Start on the taskbar, point to Connect To, and click Wireless Network Connection. The Connect to Wireless
Lan window appears.
3. Click Advanced. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears.
Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties
4. Make sure the Wireless Networks tab is selected, and click Add. The Wireless Network Properties window
appears.
5. Type a name in the Network name (SSID) box.
6. Click the "Data encryption (WEP enabled)" check box to select it.
7. Click the Network Authentication (Shared mode)" check box to select it.
8. Clear the "This key is provided for me automatically" check box.
9. Type a key in the Network key box. (In order for others to access your network, you must give them the key.)
10. Click "This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network; wireless access points are not used" to select it.
11. Click OK.
To connect to an existing computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network
1. Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer. The Wireless LAN indicator on the
bottom left front portion of the computer lights up. See
Turning On Wireless LAN functionality for more
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