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Using Your VAIO Computer

To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)

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You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.

The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is not available on ad-hoc networks.

1Turn on the WIRELESS switch.

2Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.

3Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network.

4Click Advanced in the right pane.

For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file included with the software.

5Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s). Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.

6Click Start and Control Panel.

7Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.

8Click Set up a connection or network in the left pane. The Set up a connection or network window appears.

9Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next.

10Follow the on-screen instructions.