Sony Personal Computer manual Connecting to a Wireless LAN, Turning On Wireless LAN

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

Your computer is equipped with a built-in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections. With Sony’s Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) functionality, all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections. A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN.

Turning On Wireless LAN

To enable Wireless LAN functionality, first locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer, above the PC Card slot. Move the switch to the ON position. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up.

Connecting to a wireless LAN

Wireless LAN switch

Wireless LAN indicator

The Wireless LAN Access Point

The Wireless LAN Access Point, which is also called the Access Point, is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment. If you purchase an Access Point, you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet, and using the provided software with compatible devices. Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before.

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