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Connecting to a wireless network, Connecting to an existing WLAN, Setting up a new WLAN network

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◦ You already have an account with an ISP. ◦ You do not have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) ◦ You have selected an unlisted ISP, and the ISP has provided you with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. NOTE: If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. 3. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 4. Select a network to connect to. 5. Click Connect. 6. If required, enter the security key. Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment: ● 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) ● Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have. 22 Chapter 3 Networking

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◦
You already have an account with an ISP.
◦
You do not have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from
the list provided within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not
available in all regions.)
◦
You have selected an unlisted ISP, and the ISP has provided you with
information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP
settings.
To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for
using it, select
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet
>
Network
and Sharing Center
.
NOTE:
If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling
or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your
computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●
Wireless local area network (WLAN) device
●
HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN)
device
●
Bluetooth® device
For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless
network, refer to the
HP Notebook Reference Guide
and information and Web
site links provided in Help and Support.
Connecting to an existing WLAN
1.
Turn on the computer.
2.
Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
3.
Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
4.
Select a network to connect to.
5.
Click
Connect
.
6.
If required, enter the security key.
Setting up a new WLAN network
Required equipment:
●
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)
●
Your new wireless computer
(3)
NOTE:
Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to
determine what type of modem you have.
22
Chapter 3
Networking