Concept
About the Wireless LAN Standards
The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) allows your VAIO 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.
Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer.
Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer.
WLAN standard
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Frequency band
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Remarks
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IEEE 802.11a
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5 GHz
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Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard.
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IEEE 802.11b/g
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2.4 GHz
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The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b.
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IEEE 802.11n
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5 GHz/2.4 GHz
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For models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only 2.4 GHz band can be used.
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