Sony PCG-SRX87P VAIO User Manual page 37

Communicating with Access Point (infrastructure)
An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an 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 communicate with an Access Point
1. Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer, above the PC Card slot. The Wireless
LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up.
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar.
3. Click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears.
Connecting to a wireless LAN
4.
Select the network you want to use.
5. Type the Network Key. See your network administrator for this information.
6. Click Connect.
Com m unicating v ia Wireless LAN Access Point
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