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Using Your VAIO Computer
Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for example the Sony 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 a wireless network
Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections.
1Make sure an access point is set up. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information.
2Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.
3Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears.
4Follow the