HP MS214 Getting Started - Page 14
Start, Device Manager, Network adapters, Network, and Sharing Center, Connect to a network - drivers
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Checking the wireless LAN device installation You can verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly by using the Windows operating system Device Manager: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Start button. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to a network, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting up a network, use one or more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Change the default network name (SSID) and password. Set up a firewall. Set security on your Web browser. 10 Getting Started (features vary by model)