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    WLAN and WWAN at the same time?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by leewalk, Jan 18, 2007.

  1. leewalk

    leewalk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can the SZ-series use the wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g) and the WWAN (cingular) at the same time?

    I've seen other laptops that say they cannot be used at the same time.

    Thanks! Lee
     
    leewalk, Jan 18, 2007
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  2. roor

    roor Notebook Deity

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    2 different connections working at the same time? i dont think so...
    i could be wrong though.
     
    roor, Jan 18, 2007
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  3. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I am not entirely sure but I'm pretty sure you can't run both at the same time and why would you want to? :confused:
     
    Rahul, Jan 18, 2007
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    outie Notebook Consultant

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    The Smartfi program does not allow you do that. However, it is possible to use WAN and bluetooth phone-tethering at the same time, but that is not very useful.
     
    outie, Jan 18, 2007
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    I have an external Cingular card and have run it with WiFi and/or a regular LAN connection at the same time. I've used both Cingular's program as well as the card manufactuer's.
     
    FenderP, Jan 19, 2007
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