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- HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 1
Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide - HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 2
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth 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 - HP 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 4
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1 Integrated wireless devices Wireless technology makes a computer mobile by transferring data across radio waves instead 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 - HP 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 - HP 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 - HP 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 - HP 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 - HP 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as - HP 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 - HP 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 . ● Access the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Connecting to - HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 14
Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting - HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 15
cases will be a mobile phone network operator. Coverage for WWAN is similar to the mobile phone voice coverage. When used with a data service plan from 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 - HP 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 17
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