Wireless lan channel selection, A) with an access point ("infrastructure"), B) without an access point ("ad-hoc") – Sony VGN-FS Series User Manual

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Using Your VAIO Computer

Wireless LAN Channel Selection

In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 13 can be used.

(a) With an access point ("infrastructure")

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The channel used will be the channel selected by the access point.

For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the access point manual.

(b) Without an access point ("ad-hoc")

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If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected.

In France, only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors. For more information, see the Regulations Guide.

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If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will make use
of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment.