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Hardware and Software Setup Using Wireless LAN Utilities in Windows XP An automatic wireless network configuration utility is available on notebooks with Windows XP. This utility is enabled by default. However, if your notebook is equipped with an HP-installed WLAN device, you may prefer to use the utility designed to work with it instead of using the Windows utility. For more information about using the Windows automatic wireless network configuration utility, refer to Windows Help and Support. For more information about the advantages of using HP-provided utilities, refer to the following section. For information about installing an HP-provided utility, refer to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions provided with your notebook. Understanding the Advantages of HP-Provided WLAN Utilities The HP-provided utilities have advanced capabilities that enhance the use of your wireless device. These utilities work in a more integrated fashion with your wireless device to configure and manage your wireless network. They are also compatible with Cisco standards and legacy operating systems. Disabling the Automatic Wireless Network Configuration Utility By default, the Windows automatic wireless network configuration utility will attempt to configure your wireless connection. If you do not wish to use the automatic wireless network configuration utility, you must disable it by following these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Right click Wireless Network Connection, then select Properties. Startup Guide 1-9