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What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from
obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using.
❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer.
❑ Make sure power to the access point is on.
Euro model_BGN
Except IRX-4860_BGN
❑ If you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band, make sure the option to use
the 5 GHz band or both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network
settings window. Wireless LAN communication (IEEE 802.11a standard) using only the 5 GHz band, available on selected
models only, is disabled by default.
Euro model_END
GVD model_BGN
❑ If you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band, make sure the option to use
the 5 GHz band or both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network
settings window. Wireless LAN communication (IEEE 802.11a standard) using only the 5 GHz band, available on selected
models only, is disabled by default.
GVD model_END
China model_BGN
n 113 N