HP EliteBook 1050 User Guide - Page 37
Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only)
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Using HP LAN-Wireless Protection (select products only) In a LAN environment, you can set HP LAN-Wireless Protection to safeguard your LAN network from unauthorized wireless access. When HP LAN-Wireless Protection is enabled, the WLAN (Wi-Fi) or WWAN connection is turned off when the computer is connected directly to a LAN. Turning on and customizing HP LAN-Wireless Protection 1. Connect a network cable to the network jack on the computer, or on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2. Start Computer Setup (BIOS). ● Computers or tablets with keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer Setup. ● Tablets without keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button until the Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup. 3. Select Advanced, and then select Built-in Device Options. 4. Select the check box for LAN/WLAN Auto Switching and/or LAN/WWAN Auto Switching to turn off WLAN and/or WWAN connections when connected to a LAN network. 5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ‒ or - Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only) MAC Address Pass Through provides a customizable way of identifying your computer and its communications on networks. This system MAC address provides unique identification even when your computer is connected through an Ethernet adapter. This address is enabled by default. Customizing MAC Address Pass Through 1. Start Computer Setup (BIOS). ● Computers or tablets with keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer Setup. ● Tablets without keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button until the Startup menu is displayed. Tap f10 to enter Computer Setup. 2. Select Advanced, and then select MAC Address Pass Through. Using HP MAC Address Pass Through to identify your computer on a network (select products only) 25