HP Dc7700 Network & Internet Communications Guide
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Network & Internet Communications Guide Business PCs - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 2
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth of Hewlett-Packard Company. Network & Internet Communications Guide Business PCs First Edition (August 2006) Document Part Number: 418628-001 - HP Dc7700 | 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 Dc7700 | 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 Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 6
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Network Communications The following items are covered in this section: ● Ethernet Network Structure ● Network Interface Controller (NIC)-Based Alerts ● Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Support ● Interpreting the Network Status Lights ● Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities ● Installing Network Drivers ● Wireless - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 8
Drop cables (4) Workstations Refer to the Hardware Reference Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for network connector 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 - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 9
from occurring while the computer is in a power off 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 - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 10
one mode only. Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Double-click Local Area Connection. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click Configure. 6. Click the Advanced tab. 7. Select Link Speed & Duplex in the Property list box. 4 Chapter 1 Network Communications ENWW - HP Dc7700 | 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 Dc7700 | 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 Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 13
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. The many advantages of wireless networking - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 14
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the Internet. Most ISPs also offer e-mail, access to newsgroups, space to create Web pages, and technical support. Some ISPs offer commercial services, such as domain hosting, to companies and individuals wanting to do business on the Internet. You can choose from local and national ISPs. An online - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 16
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 type your password in the Password box. A - HP Dc7700 | 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 Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 18
Problems Unable to connect to the Internet. Cause Solution Internet Service computer's RJ-45 connector. (If the connection is good, the "PC" specific information that the Web server can later retrieve.) Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control takes too long to download Web sites. Cause Modem is - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 19
that the modem is working properly. 8. Under Device usage, verify the modem is enabled. 9. If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button and follow the on-screen instructions. Windows 2000 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. 3. Click the Hardware - HP Dc7700 | Network & Internet Communications Guide - Page 20
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