Sony VAIO computer - Manual (Page 53)

3. Type the name of the network (access point) you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (The
name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters.)
The following steps are for networks that require a network key. If you do not know the network key or are not
sure a network key is required, see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for
more information.
4. Make sure the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box is selected.
5. Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box.
6. Type the network key in the Network key box. (The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to
26 hexadecimal characters.)
7. Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box.
8. Click OK. The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box.
To set up a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network
1. Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON.
Turning on the Wireless Network Switch
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