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Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 2
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Second Edition: March 2008 First Edition: April 2007 Document Part Number: 445451-002 - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 5
17 4 Using HP Broadband Wireless (select models only) 5 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 20 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...22 Cannot launch WLAN ...23 Network status icon is not displayed - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 6
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, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together- typically within 33 feet of each other. Computers with WLAN devices support one or more of the following IEEE industry standards - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 8
wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 9
Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls 3 - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 10
devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on the computer. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
software (select models only) A computer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is located in the bottom left of Windows® Mobility Center. If the network status icon is not displayed - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 12
Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For more information, refer to the user guide for your operating system. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 13
2 Setting up a WLAN (select models only) Setting up a WLAN allows you to connect multiple computers together, share a printer, and access the Internet without using cables. To simplify the setup process, HP provides a downloadable Network Assistant that discovers your router and the wireless devices - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 14
other broadband technology. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet computer, such as one of the following: ◦ Integrated wireless device ◦ PC Card adapter ◦ USB adapter 8 Chapter 2 Setting up a WLAN (select models only - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 15
Since the HP Network Assistant is a Web-based application, you must use an Ethernet cable to establish a good Internet connection from your computer through a router and a modem to your ISP. NOTE: If you do not have an Internet connection, you must contact an ISP and set up your service before you - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 16
window to launch Network Assistant. 4. Click Next to begin the router identification process. Network Assistant will check your system, identify the router, and determine whether the router is connected to the Internet. NOTE: Network Assistant supports the computer to the router using an Ethernet - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 17
computer instructions that came with your router to reset the password. After Network Assistant checks your existing router configuration, it displays the basic wireless router settings. You may accept the existing values or you may enter new values. HP recommends that you enter new, unique Service - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 18
a wireless Internet connection exists, it displays a "Congratulations" page. 2. If you will be connecting additional computers to the WLAN, click Save the wireless setup package. Otherwise, click Finish to exit Network Assistant. 3. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer, if you like. The - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 19
Saving and using the wireless setup package After Network Assistant completes the first connection, it prompts you for a decision about connecting other computers to your WLAN. ● Click the Save button to copy the PCConnect.exe setup wizard and your settings to a removable disc. ● Click Finish to - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 20
capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack-it is essential to understand that service providers that make the public environment more secure and anonymous. If you are concerned about the security of your computer up a WLAN (select models only) - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 21
area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network , which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 22
or network. A list of options will be displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or guides included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment ● Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support on connecting your computer to a corporate WLAN - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 23
WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer will be automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN. Roaming to another network 17 - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 24
Broadband Wireless (select models only) HP Broadband Wireless enables your computer to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than WLANs. Using HP Broadband Wireless requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which in most cases will be a mobile phone - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 25
physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 26
devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. 20 Chapter 5 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 27
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems included with select computer models only. If wireless problem, be sure that device drivers are installed for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 28
is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 29
click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the network status icon, one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 30
. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 31
computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be displayed. 2. Right-click the - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 32
> Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks. A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a "hotspot" where several WLANs are active, several will be displayed. 2. Right-click a network, and then click Remove. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 33
the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, refer to the router user - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 34
Cannot connect to a wireless network used previously If you are unable to resolve the issue of a wireless connection that worked previously but does not work now, performing a system the condition it was in when the wireless connection worked. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 35
modem 9 E encryption 14 F firewall 14 H HP Broadband Wireless Module 18 I icons network status 2, SSID 25 network status icon 2, 24 P PC Card adapter 8 public WLAN connection 16 corporate WLAN connection 10 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 21 U USB adapter 8 W wireless access point - HP Tx2510us | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 36
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