Using the wifi protected access (wpa) – Sony VGN-U750P 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
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To use WPA on your notebook, proceed as follows:
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Turn on the Wireless LAN switch.
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Right-click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection.
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Select View available network connections.
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.
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Select the wireless network to which you want to connect.
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Fill in the Network key.
The network key should be at least 8 characters long.
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Fill in exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation.
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Click Connect.
The connection is established.
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The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters.
1 For more information on the access point, please refer to its manual.
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In Ad-hoc mode, WPA security cannot be used (specifications in the standard itself).