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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 bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.

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

1Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up.

2Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window.

3Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK.

4Click Start and Control Panel.

5Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.

6Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network window appears.

7Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next.

8Follow the on-screen instructions.

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See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard.