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Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 2
in the express warranty 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. First Edition: January 2007 Document Part Number: 419705-001 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - 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 V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 4
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phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries. For more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. ENWW 1 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - 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 V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 7
Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on the computer. The wireless light - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 8
Wireless Assistant software (select models only) When a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Once a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. NOTE Enabling or turning - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 9
3 Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device 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). ● Phones (cellular, cordless - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 10
. NOTE To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of four IEEE physical layer industry standards: ● 802.11b, the first popular standard - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 12
home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and Sharing Center. To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 13
● Verify that your router is correctly installed and configured. For instructions, refer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Connecting to a public or - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 14
. ● Change the default network name (SSID) and password. ● Use a 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 V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - 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 V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 16
Index B Bluetooth device 5 C corporate WLAN connection 9 H home setup of WLAN 8 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 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 17
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