Wireless network or access point connection using Windows 7
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This information provides steps to help set up a wireless connection on your VAIO® computer with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
Note: The steps provided may vary depending on your computer model. If you require model specific information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.
- Turn on the physical wireless switch on the computer.
Note: VAIO computer models from Summer 2012 or later will not include a physical wireless switch.
- Click the wireless icon displayed in the system tray. Note: If the wireless icon is not displayed, access the wireless network information using the Control Panel.
- Wireless network from Control Panel:
- Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet.
- In the Network and Internet window, click Network and Sharing Center.
- In the Network and Sharing Center window, under Change your networking settings, click Set up a new connection or network.
- In the Set up a Connection or Network window, click to select Connect to the Internet and then click the Next button.
- In the Connect to the Internet window, click Wireless.
- A pop-up window displays the available wireless network connections.
- Wireless network from Control Panel:
- In the pop-up window, under Wireless Network Connection, click the name of the wireless router or access point you want to connect and to expand the selection.
Note: If your wireless network is not displayed in the list, it may not be broadcasting the SSID (network name). In this case you'll need to manually configure the wireless network .
- Under the wireless network name, click the Connect button.
Note: If the wireless network is protected with a security key, the Type the network security key window is displayed. Enter the security key in the text box and then click the OK button.Note: Additional information about wireless encryption is available.- The wireless network is now displayed in the Network and Sharing Center window.
- Under the wireless network name, click the Connect button.