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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 the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.

3Click Start and Control Panel.

4Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.

5Click Set up a connection or network in the left pane. The Set up a connection or network window appears.

6Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next.

7Follow the on-screen instructions.