HP Dc5700 Network & Internet Communications Guide
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Network & Internet Communications Guide Business PCs - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 2
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 & Internet Communications Guide Business PCs First Edition (August 2006) Document Part Number: 418628- - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 3
About This Book This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on some models. It also provides information about Internet Service Providers and solving Internet access problems. WARNING! Text set off in this manner - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 4
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Network Drivers ...5 Wireless Networks ...6 Ad-hoc Network ...6 Access Point (Infrastructure) Network 6 Advantages of Wireless Networking 7 2 Internet Communications Choosing an Internet Service Provider 9 Content Advisor ...10 Restricting Internet Content 10 Solving Internet Access Problems - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 6
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as a printer, exchange information from computer to computer, and run common software programs. The computer comes network-ready, which means that it has an integrated network controller and network device drivers already loaded onto the computer hard drive. The computer is ready to make the network - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 8
is loaded, while the operating system is loaded, while the computer is in low power states, and when the computer is powered off. Depending on the NIC model, these alerts can be monitored in the following states: ● System BIOS hang-On action ● Operating system hang-On action ● Processor missing - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 9
state or select Enable to allow WOL to occur from a power off state. NOTE The default state for S5 Wake on LAN is Enable. To enable or disable Wake-On-LAN from a low power state: Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Double-click Local Area Connection - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 10
the NIC driver is loaded. In addition to determining the network operating speed, the computer determines if full-duplex is supported. Full-duplex and force the system to operate in one mode only. Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Double-click Local - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 11
below. Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Double-click the New Connection Wizard icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 2000 1. Device drivers are not pre-loaded for Windows 2000. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com to download the drivers and - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 12
: ● A standard outlet for power ● An Ethernet connection to your existing wired LAN or incoming Internet connection ● Wireless LAN cards: the wireless equivalent of a network interface card (NIC) that allow a PC to communicate with the wireless network. Many HP computers come with built-in wireless - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 13
card, you can easily add one. Refer to the Hardware Reference Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for installation instructions. Advantages of Wireless Networking Wireless local area networking (WLAN) brings new levels of flexibility and accessibility to your business Additional computers - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 14
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hosting, to companies and individuals wanting to do business on the Internet. You can choose from local and national ISPs. An online service provider, such as MSN or America Online (AOL), offers special features, content, and technical support in addition to providing access to the Internet. An - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 16
Content Advisor, you can: ● Control Internet access ● Set up a password ● Set up a list of Web sites that people who use the computer cannot view ● Adjust the types of content people who use the computer can view with or without your permission Restricting Internet Content Windows XP If you have not - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 17
not previously enabled Content Advisor: 1. On the Windows desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Internet Options. 3. Click each category you want to limit. 6. Click OK, then type your password in the Password box. A dialog box will inform you that Content Advisor has been - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 18
corrupted. (A "cookie" is a small piece of information that a Web server can store temporarily with the Web browser. This is useful for having the browser remember some specific information that the Web server can later retrieve.) Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Internet - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 19
Internet Access Problems (continued) Internet takes too long to download Web sites. Cause Solution Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel. are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the on-screen instructions. Windows 2000 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. - HP Dc5700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 20
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