Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 39)

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
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Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure) Network
An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to
wireless devices by providing an access point. The access point bridges the
wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN.
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless
devices within a specific range.
To connect to an access point network
1 Locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the
computer. Move the switch to the ON position.
2 From the Start menu, point to Connect To, and click Wireless Network
Connection. The Connect to a Wireless Network window appears.
3 Select a network from the Available Networks list box.
4 Type a key in the Network key box. This is necessary if the network was
created with an encryption key; otherwise, you cannot connect to the
network.
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The network key is data used to protect signals passing through a wireless LAN that
conforms with IEEE 802.11b standard. It is also called an “encryption key.” Wireless
LAN communication can only occur between an access point and computer that are
using the same key information.
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When you enter the network key and the connection is made, the access point is
registered, and you do not have to enter the network key when you connect thereafter.: