Sony SVL24112FXB VAIO User Manual page 280

VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series
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MONITOR Function
Starting Wireless LAN Communications
You can establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer and an
access point (not supplied) using VAIO Smart Network. Before using the wireless LAN,
make sure your access point is on and operating.
Read the instructions in Before Using the Wireless LAN for correct use.
1. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network or click
VAIO Smart Network icon) in the desktop notification area.
2. Make sure that the switch next to Wireless LAN or Wi-Fi is toggled to On.
If it is set to Off, click it to toggle to On.
Hint
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light
You can use the Wi-Fi Direct function if Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in the VAIO
Smart Network window. Refer to the help file included with VAIO Smart
Network for more information.
3. In the VAIO Smart Network window, select a mode that suits your wireless LAN.
Refer to the help file included with VAIO Smart Network for more information
about operations.
4. Click
or (the Network icon) in the desktop notification area.
5. Select the desired access point and click Connect.
After the connection is established, Connected appears in the selected wireless
access point field.
If you cannot find the desired access point, click
If a security key [Details]
click OK. Note that security keys are case-sensitive.
Note
It may take some time to find and connect to a wireless LAN access point before
starting communications via the wireless LAN.
Hint
Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key,
the access point will be registered in the computer. You do not have to enter the security
key for subsequent connections.
To check wireless LAN connection status
You can move the mouse pointer over
notification area to check the wireless LAN connection status, such as the access point
currently connected to your VAIO computer.
Related Topic
About the Wireless LAN Standards
Before Using the Wireless LAN
Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
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