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Wi-Fi
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
A security key is a security protocol for Wi-Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi-Fi. It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key.
About the Internet Connection Services
The following types of Internet connection services are available.
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Wi-Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
You can stop Wi-Fi communications by following these steps.
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
You can disable the Wi-Fi function by following these steps.
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the following precautions for correct use.
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
You can establish Wi-Fi communications between your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied).
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You might be looking for the following topics:
What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function?
How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built-in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer?
What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN), or their playback is interrupted? Why is the data transfer speed slow?
What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point?
What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet)?
What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function?
How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built-in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer?
What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN), or their playback is interrupted? Why is the data transfer speed slow?
What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point?
What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet)?
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