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    Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide
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    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
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    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
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    to distinguish Bluetooth devices from other classes of devices. For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth for Windows Getting Started guide that came with your computer. ENWW 5
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    . 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 three IEEE physical layer industry standards: ● 802.11b, the first popular standard
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    Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click in the My Computer window. 3. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 4. Identify the WLAN
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    up a WLAN in your home Microsoft® Windows® XP supports WLAN with the Wireless Network Connection feature. In addition 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
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    Verify that your router is correctly installed and configured. For instructions, refer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer ● Access the information and Web site links provided in the Help and Support Center. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Connecting
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    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
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    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
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    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
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