Only WinXPSP1 VAIO Assistant walks you through setting up your wireless network connection. Click "Next" to begin. \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm DiagUtils.dll IsWirelessIPValid Connected second SkipOnPrev Do you have a broadband Internet connection, such as DSL or Cable? \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_glossa.htm#633547 No Nobroadband Yes Yesbb CommonUtils.dll LaunchInternetAccessPromo Yes No SkipOnPrev Please refer to this page for more information regarding AOL Broadband offerings in your area. Progman SHELLDLL_DefView FolderView offsetRatio 50 50 DisableNext NoArrow Contact your local broadband Internet provider for information about getting a broadband Internet connection. DisableNext Is your wireless access point/router configured for your broadband Internet connection? \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_prepar.htm#630903 No No Yes Yes Connect and configure your wireless access point/router for your Internet connection. Refer to the manual that accompanied your access point for assistance. DisableNext Do you know the network name (SSID) of your wireless network? \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_glossa.htm#633587 No No Yes Yes The network name (SSID) is a string of characters that identifies a particular wireless network. The network name for your access point/router was configured during its setup. Many access point/routers come from the manufacturer configured with a default network name. Refer to your access point/router's manual for assistance. DisableNext Do you know the WEP key for your access point? -Not all wireless networks have WEP security enabled. -If you know your WEP key or if your network does not use WEP, choose "Yes." -If you do not know, choose "No." \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_glossa.htm#633591 No No Yes Ready A WEP key is like a password that allows access to the network. Not all wireless networks have WEP security. To determine the WEP key setting for your access point, consult either the manual that came with your access point or your network administrator. Do you know your WEP key? If your network does not use WEP security, choose "Yes" \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_glossa.htm#633591 No No Yes Ready To access a network with WEP security, you must know the network's WEP key. Refer to the manual that came with your access point for information about retrieving the WEP key from the access point settings. Refer to the access point's manual for assistance. If you do not have access to your access point, consult your network administrator. DisableNext You are now ready to connect to your wireless network. Click "Next" to continue. \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_prepar.htm#630903 Next WirelessExists Opening the network connection window... CommonUtils.dll OpenCplNetConn SkipOnPrev Checking for the presence of a wireless adapter... DiagUtils.dll IsWirelessExists NoBridge CheckBridge SkipOnPrev Checking the computer for the presence of a network bridge... DiagUtils.dll IsBridgeExists NoWireless BridgeFound CancelOnBack SkipOnPrev No wireless adapter was detected for this computer. If using an external wireless adapter or PC Card, make sure it is connected or fully inserted and the proper driver software is installed. DisableNext Your computer's network configuration includes a network bridge. It must be removed to continue the setup. Network Connections SHELLDLL_DefView DUIViewWndClassName DirectUIHWND CtrlNotifySink FolderView Do you wish to remove the bridge? Network Connections SHELLDLL_DefView DUIViewWndClassName DirectUIHWND CtrlNotifySink FolderView No No Yes Yes You must remove your bridge to continue with this process. DisableNext Removing the network bridge... DiagUtils.dll BridgeDelete SkipOnPrev DiagUtils.dll IsWirelessIPValid Connected CheckWireless SkipOnPrev Checking for the presence of a wireless adapter... DiagUtils.dll IsWirelessExists WirelessExists NoWireless SkipOnPrev No wireless adapter was detected for this computer. If using an external wireless adapter or PC Card, make sure it is connected or fully inserted and the proper driver software is installed. DisableNext Opening the network connection window... CommonUtils.dll OpenCplNetConn SkipOnPrev Checking for the presence of a wireless adapter... DiagUtils.dll IsWirelessExists WirelessExists NoWireless SkipOnPrev No wireless adapter was detected for this computer. If using an external wireless adapter or PC Card, make sure it is connected or fully inserted and the proper driver software is installed. DisableNext To continue, right-click "Wireless Network Connection," and select "View Available Wireless Networks." Network Connections SHELLDLL_DefView DUIViewWndClassName DirectUIHWND CtrlNotifySink FolderView offsetRatio 0 50 DisableNext DisableBack Does the name (SSID) of your wireless network appear on the "Available wireless networks" list? The following wireless network(s) are available. To access a wireless network, select it from the list, and then click Connect. &Advanced... Available Networks offsetRatio 0 50 No GoAdvanced Yes WirelessFound 1. Select your network from the list. 2. If your network uses WEP security, enter the WEP key in the "Network key" and "Confirm network key" boxes. 3. If your network does not use WEP security, select the "Allow me to connect..." check box. 4. Click Connect. The following wireless network(s) are available. To access a wireless network, select it from the list, and then click Connect. &Connect NoArrow DisableNext WaitForButton WaitForClose Testing the wireless connection... Progman SHELLDLL_DefView FolderView offsetRatio 100 100 DiagUtils.dll IsWirelessIPValidTimeout Connected No NoArrow SkipOnPrev Your computer is connected to the network. If you have difficulties with your connection, click "Diagnostics" in the VAIO Wireless Utility. DisableNext DisableBack Opening the network connection window... CommonUtils.dll OpenCplNetConn SkipOnPrev Your connection requires additional settings. Right-click "Wireless Network Connection," and select "View Available Wireless Networks." Network Connections SHELLDLL_DefView DUIViewWndClassName DirectUIHWND CtrlNotifySink FolderView offsetRatio 0 50 DisableBack DisableNext Click "Advanced." The following wireless network(s) are available. To access a wireless network, select it from the list, and then click Connect. &Advanced... DisableNext Scanning for available wireless networks... Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks CommonUtils.dll targetCtrl WaitForControlToEnable Does the name (SSID) of your wireless network appear on the "Available networks" list? Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks No MissingWireless Yes WirelessFound Testing your wireless card... Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks DiagUtils.dll GetAPCount NoAPFound Distance NoArrow SkipOnPrev !--> Are you using a notebook computer with a built-in wireless card? No Distance Yes CheckSwitch Does your notebook computer have a wireless ON/OFF switch? Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings No Distance Yes QuerySwitchStatus NoArrow \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_troubl.htm#632228 Is the switch set to ON? No Rescan Yes Distance NoArrow \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_troubl.htm#632228 Set the switch to ON, and click the "Refresh" button to search for available wireless networks. Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings R&efresh DisableNext WaitForButton \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_troubl.htm#632785 Scanning for available wireless networks... Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks CommonUtils.dll targetCtrl WaitForControlToEnable Does the name (SSID) of your wireless network appear on the "Available networks" list? Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks No Distance Yes WirelessFound Your computer may be too far from the wireless network. Move your computer closer to the access point or the other computers in the network, and click the "Refresh" button to scan again for available wireless networks. Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings R&efresh DisableBack DisableNext WaitForButton \WirelessGuide_SP1.chm::/g_troubl.htm#632785 Scanning for available wireless networks... Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks CommonUtils.dll targetCtrl WaitForControlToEnable Does the name (SSID) of your wireless network appear on the "Available networks" list? Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks No CheckNonBroadcast Yes WirelessFound Is your access point/router configured to broadcast its network name (SSID)? Refer to the access point/router manual for information about access point settings. Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks No NonBroadcast Yes Stop NoArrow Click "Add" to enter the network name (SSID) manually. Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings &Add... DisableNext WaitForButton Type your access point/router's name in this box, and click "Next." Wireless network properties Association 0x00003ac1 CancelOnBack Is WEP security enabled for this access point/router? Wireless network properties Association OK NoArrow No DisableWEP Yes WEPProcess Clear this check box to disable WEP security. Wireless network properties Association 0x000003f0 DisableNext WaitForButton SkipOnPrev NoWEP The access point may be malfunctioning. Refer to your access point manual for further assistance. DisableNext Select your network from the list, and click "Configure." Wireless Networks Use &Windows to configure my wireless network settings &Configure WaitForButton DisableNext Is this the correct name for your network? Wireless network properties Association 0x00003ac1 No Yes CancelOnBack Checking for WEP configuration... Wireless network properties Association T&he key is provided for me automatically CommonUtils.dll IsControlEnabled targetCtrl NoWEP WEPProcess NoArrow SkipOnPrev Check if box is enabled Wireless network properties Association T&he key is provided for me automatically CommonUtils.dll IsControlChecked targetCtrl Return Uncheck NoArrow SkipOnPrev Clear this check box to be able to enter your WEP key. Wireless network properties Association T&he key is provided for me automatically DisableNext WaitForButton SkipOnPrev Enter your WEP key into the "Network key" and "Confirm network key" boxes, and click "OK." Wireless network properties Association OK WaitForButton WaitForClose DisableNext NoArrow Your computer is now configured for your wireless network. Click "OK" to connect to the network Wireless Networks OK WaitForButton DisableNext DisableBack LastStep Click the OK button to continue. Wireless network properties Association OK WaitForButton WaitForClose DisableNext Your computer is now configured for your wireless network. Click "OK" to connect to the network Wireless Networks OK WaitForButton DisableNext DisableBack Your computer is connected to the wireless network. If you have difficulties with your connection, click "Diagnostics" in the VAIO Wireless Utility. Progman NoArrow EndUtility