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Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 2
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Third Edition: July 2006 First Edition: March 2006 Document Part Number: 406817-003 - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 3
Table of contents 1 Integrated wireless devices 2 Wireless controls Wireless button ...3 Wireless Assistant software (select models only 4 Operating system controls ...4 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 4 WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device ...7 Setting up a - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 4
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of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices: ● Bluetooth® device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other states, regions, or even countries. For more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 6
2 Wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one of three methods: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to as wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls (setup utility) 2 Chapter 2 Wireless controls - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 7
turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only) or through the setup utility. NOTE If the wireless devices are disabled , the wireless button will not work until you reenable your devices - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 8
icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area. For more information about Wireless Assistant: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area. 2. Click the Help button - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 9
provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). , refer to the Bluetooth for Windows Getting Started guide that came with your computer. ENWW 5 - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 10
or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of three IEEE - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 11
Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on from the list that is displayed. The listing for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 12
up a WLAN in your home Microsoft® Windows® XP supports WLAN with the Wireless Network Connection feature. In addition, on select computer models, Wireless Assistant provides a link to the Wireless Home Network Setup utility to help you set up your wireless network. To set up a WLAN and connect to - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 13
. For instructions, refer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for help. ● Use the Wireless Network Connection Web site links provided in the Help and Support Center. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Connecting to a public or corporate WLAN Contact - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 14
Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing firewall. ● Set security on your Web browser. For more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ wireless (English only). 10 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 15
a service provider, WWAN gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on the road, across town, or across the country. For information on configuring and using WWAN devices, refer to http://www.hp.com/go/ broadbandwireless - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 16
I Internet connection setup 8 P public WLAN connection 9 S security wireless 10 W wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 light 2 wireless device wireless network 1 wireless light 2 wireless network description 1 wireless network (WLAN) corporate WLAN connection 9 equipment needed 8 functional - Compaq Presario C300 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP - Page 17
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