# Personal Computer VAIO Pro 11/13 SVP1122/SVP1322

## Wireless LAN

- Before Using the Wireless LAN

  You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied) before connecting the computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN.

- Starting Wireless LAN Communications

  You can establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied) using VAIO Smart Network. Before using the wireless LAN, make sure your access point is on and operating.

- Stopping Wireless LAN Communications

  Stop wireless LAN communications using VAIO Smart Network.

- Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function

  Before using the wireless LAN function, read the following precautions for correct use.

- About the Internet Connection Services

  The following types of Internet connection services are available.

- About the Wireless LAN Standards

  The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.

- About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN

  A security key is a security protocol for a wireless LAN that encrypts data transmitted on the wireless LAN. It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key.

### You might be looking for the following topics:

- What should I do if the website is not displayed?
- 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 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 find the VAIO Smart Network icon in the desktop notification area?
- What should I do if I cannot use the wireless LAN function?
- What should I do if the text size on the website is small or large?

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