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Using your VAIO computer
Using the Wi-Fi protected access (WPA)
WPA is a wireless security enhancement that allows you to transfer data in a highly secure way*.
To use WPA on your notebook, proceed as follows:
1
Turn on the
Wireless switch
.
If your notebook supports Bluetooth, the
Switch wireless devices
dialog box appears. Select
Wireless LAN
and click
OK
.
The
Wireless Switcher
button changes into Wireless LAN.
2
Right-click the network icon in the taskbar displaying
Wireless Network Connection
.
3
Select
View available network connections
.
The
Wireless Network Properties
dialog box appears.
4
Select the wireless network to which you want to connect.
5
Fill in the
Network key
.
The network key should be at least 8 characters long. You can choose whatever you want.
6
Fill in exactly the same
Network key
again, for confirmation.
7
Click
Connect.
The connection is established.
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For more information on the access point, please refer to its manual.
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In Ad-hoc mode, WPA security cannot be used (specifications in the standard itself).
