Sony VGX-XL3 manual Communicate Using Infrastructure Mode, Wireless LAN Access Point

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When Infrastructure mode is used, you can enjoy the Internet and E-mail communications whereever a wireless access point is setup.

Ad hoc mode which connects computers directly without an access point.

Communicate Using Infrastructure Mode

Wireless LAN Access Point

Note: Make sure you have connected the Wireless LAN Antenna to the Wireless LAN Antenna connector located on the back panel of the VGX-XL3 computer.

This device and a wireless LAN access point (sold separately) can be connected using the following procedure. For details, please refer to Windows Help.

Further access point settings are required to connect to the Internet or a LAN, etc. at work via an access point. For details, please refer to the manual included with the access point you use.

To connect to an access point:

1Make sure the Wireless LAN option for the VGX-XL3 device is turned ON

Note: By default, the Wireless Connection function should be ON shown by the green wireless connection utility icon in the taskbar notification area. If not, click on the white wireless connection utility icon in the taskbar notification area and enable the Wireless LAN function(s).

2Select the Connect To item from the Windows Start menu.

The Connect to a Network window appears. The window lists various things you can connect to. The wireless networks broadcasting within range of your VGX-XL3 are shown in the Wireless Network Connection area.

3Choose a network from the list to highlight it.

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Introduction What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Chapter Operating System Software Product SpecificationsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature DescriptionSony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Insert the Batteries Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardActivate Wireless Keyboard Communication To activate wireless keyboard communicationsSetting Up the Remote Control Vaio Remote ControlHelp Hints About the Keyboard and Remote Control BatteriesVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front PanelEject button About Your Memory Card Reader Using Memory Cards and Memory Card ReadersSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media To Protect data on Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card To insert Memory CardsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelSharing Memory Cards To remove a CompactFlash mediaHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Vaio Help and Support Support ResourcesTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Additional Notes Wireless LAN functionSecurity when using wireless LAN devices SummaryVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Before You Begin Setting Up the VGX-XL3 SystemComponent Connectors Y, Pb, Pr Connecting your TVHdmi Connector DVI-D ConnectorAdditional Notes VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionTV Signal Sources Additional TV ConnectionsOption Connecting to standard cable access CatvConnecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Connecting a CableCARDOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Two-channel sound system Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersConfiguring software for your speaker system To change speaker settings, do the followingVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Wired Network Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless NetworkWireless Network Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers Turning Power OnSoftware Setup Microsoft Windows operating system setupSoftware Setup Notes Resolution SetupTurning the Power Off State Power Saving FunctionsSummary Appendix a OverviewWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point To create an Ad Hoc network Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeWireless Ad Hoc Connection About network keysVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix B Vaio Media Software Local Area NetworksVaio Computer Network Client requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaVaio Media Software System Requirements Server requirementsTo copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements To register a client computer Register a client computerTo prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the networkAccessing Vaio Media Help Using Vaio MediaTo use Vaio Media To set up an analog device Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackSummary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix C Advantages of Digital TV with Media CenterDisadvantages of Digital TV with Media Center Using MCE to Set Up Required ComponentsVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Ready to begin Important Information about your TV connection and signalUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Set Up the TV Program Guide Manual TV Signal SetupVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Select Cable, and then select Next to continue VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Library Setup VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Activating a CableCARD Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded ContentWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes Can I add a splitter to split the cable? Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix D Hard Disk Drive RecoveryBefore you begin Appendix E Why Use RAID?Higher Data Security Benefits of RAIDAppendix F TroubleshootingComment Power/StartDVD Playback Limitations EventUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Screen/Display PasswordComment Event Restart this device according to the following procedureWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Usage environment Power onOptical Drive Software Limitations Hard DiskSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System