Sony About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

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About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Wi-Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.
Wi-Fi uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of technology
used.
Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer.
IEEE 802.11a (Frequency band:5 GHz)
Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard.
IEEE 802.11b/g (Frequency band:2.4 GHz)
The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b.
IEEE 802.11n (Frequency band:2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
For models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only 2.4 GHz band can be used.
Related Topic
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
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