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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 draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
1
Turn on the WIRELESS switch.
2
Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
3
Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network.
4
Click Advanced in the right pane.
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For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file included with the software.
5
Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s).
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.
6
Click Start and Control Panel.
7
Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.
8
Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane.
The Set up a connection or network window appears.
9
Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next.
10 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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