User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Before Use
- Getting Started
- Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Using the Touch Pad
- Using Special-function Buttons
- Using the Quick Web Access Function
- Using the Built-in Camera
- Using the Optical Disc Drive
- Using "Memory Stick"
- Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
- Using the Internet
- Using the Network (LAN)
- Using the Wireless LAN
- Using the Wireless WAN
- Using the International Roaming Service
- Using the BLUETOOTH Function
- Using Fingerprint Authentication
- Using the TPM
- Using Peripheral Devices
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- Precautions
- Troubleshooting
- Trademarks
- Notice
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Using the Wireless LAN
Using the Wireless LAN
The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.
The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of technology used.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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You cannot access wireless networks if you disable the wireless LAN function in the BIOS setup screen. To enable the function, follow the steps in
Disabling Built-in Devices (page 133).
WLAN standard Frequency band Remarks
IEEE 802.11a 5 GHz Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard.
IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b
standard.
IEEE 802.11n 5 GHz/2.4 GHz On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used.