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    Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide
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    U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
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    Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 21 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a WLAN connection ...23 Cannot connect to a preferred network 24 Network status icon is not displayed 25 Current network security codes
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    a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator's base station. Mobile network operators
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    connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to
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    . The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is blue, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is off, all wireless devices are off. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber
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    turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. To view the state of the wireless devices, follow either of these steps: Position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon
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    Manager software Help. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For . For more information, refer to Help and Support. Click Start > Help and Support. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) 5
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    wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small software. To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or
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    to the Internet, 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 router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of
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    developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more signals travel outside the network, other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals and either connect with built-in security Many wireless base stations, gateways, and routers provide built-
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    light is amber when all wireless devices are off. 2. Select Start which is a security code. Type the code, and then click as well as troubleshooting connection issues. instructions included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment ● Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support
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    Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer is automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you
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    ), which provides access to networks based on the code division multiple access (CDMA) telecommunications standard. You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to activate mobile broadband service. The serial number is printed on a label inside the battery bay of your computer. Some
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    the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated. 8. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on the computer. 12 Chapter 3 Using
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    through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the battery bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery. 7. Press in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). 8. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Reconnect external devices
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    to the following section for instructions on positioning the antenna properly. During WWAN operation in tablet mode: To avoid the ), and then to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless Module and service from a supported cellular network operator. NOTE: Do not close the external
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    3. Position the antenna in one of the following antenna configurations: ● If the computer is in notebook mode, the antenna should be positioned at a 90-degree angle. ● If the computer is in tablet mode, the antenna should be positioned at a 180-degree angle and held away from the body. Refer to the
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    Not recommended: 16 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)
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    Using the external WWAN antenna (select models only) 17
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    external WWAN antenna: 1. Be sure that you are no longer connected to a WWAN. 2. Press the antenna down until it clicks into place. Removing and replacing the external WWAN antenna To remove the external WWAN antenna: 1. Open the antenna. 2. Pull gently on the antenna to remove it from the antenna
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    ▲ Align the external WWAN antenna with the antenna joint and press gently until the antenna clicks into place. Using the external WWAN antenna (select models only) 19
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    4 Using 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 the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless,
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    your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing
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    of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are installed for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you want to use. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection
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    802.11. 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. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot create a WLAN connection 23
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    . 2. Click on one of the connections. 3. In the left pane, click Repair this connection. The Network connections window is displayed, and Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
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    and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased
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    a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a . 6. Click OK to save these settings. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
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    devices, as follows: ● Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ● Temporarily disconnect other wireless devices improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from
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    SIM inserting 12 removing 13 software HP Connection Manager 5 Wireless Assistant 4 T troubleshooting 22 W Wireless Assistant software 2, 4 wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 operating system 2 Wireless Assistant software 2 wireless devices, types 1 wireless icon 2 wireless light 2 wireless
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