HP Presario CQ43-300 Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 25

Setting up a new WLAN network, Connect

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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 prompted, 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. The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. Connecting to a wireless network 17

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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 prompted, 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.
The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the
Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the
network to access the Internet.
Connecting to a wireless network
17