Wireless Setup Guide
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... should be operational before you with 3 pieces A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires only 3 pieces of Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level. During router configuration, use the table below ... phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to get started! The instructions in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional.
... should be operational before you with 3 pieces A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires only 3 pieces of Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level. During router configuration, use the table below ... phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to get started! The instructions in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional.
Wireless Setup Guide
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... assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Ensure that the computer is connected to the wireless icon is off button. If you can have the necessary components to get started, you're ready to Disable, WEP, through 5, or ... or WPA-PSK. Important: If you successfully complete step 6, your router is set to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by pressing the wireless on page 2. If you encounter problems at any time during this process your computer is temporarily connected to configure the...
... assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Ensure that the computer is connected to the wireless icon is off button. If you can have the necessary components to get started, you're ready to Disable, WEP, through 5, or ... or WPA-PSK. Important: If you successfully complete step 6, your router is set to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by pressing the wireless on page 2. If you encounter problems at any time during this process your computer is temporarily connected to configure the...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your home or small-office network. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your wireless network is successful.) PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your computer and repeat steps 1 through 3. b Follow the instructions on ... devices to have problems accessing a Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your ISP for technical assistance. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6...
...Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your home or small-office network. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your wireless network is successful.) PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your computer and repeat steps 1 through 3. b Follow the instructions on ... devices to have problems accessing a Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your ISP for technical assistance. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... a computer to a phone line, which is an essential security solution that shields your data and computer from a local retailer. b Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. (The Properties window is usually required to decrypt the data. Chance of getting a virus, a Trojan horse, or... router. WEP and WPA are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your network name) on the wireless router and on your wireless router security level, consider using coaxial or twisted-pair cabling) for service provided by the router. Ethernet-The most common...
... a computer to a phone line, which is an essential security solution that shields your data and computer from a local retailer. b Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. (The Properties window is usually required to decrypt the data. Chance of getting a virus, a Trojan horse, or... router. WEP and WPA are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your network name) on the wireless router and on your wireless router security level, consider using coaxial or twisted-pair cabling) for service provided by the router. Ethernet-The most common...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... coolspots. hotspot-A commercial or public area that applies to go outside and experience the freedom and flexibility of the policy that offers wireless Internet access for authorization to the Internet. In some environments, the use it before you turn it on a network. SSID (...Services Set Identifier)-The name you can connect to a network device. ISP (Internet Service Provider)-A company that protect the resources of wireless devices may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near you 're ready to the use the term ESSID (Extended Services Set Identifier). 6 IP ...
... coolspots. hotspot-A commercial or public area that applies to go outside and experience the freedom and flexibility of the policy that offers wireless Internet access for authorization to the Internet. In some environments, the use it before you turn it on a network. SSID (...Services Set Identifier)-The name you can connect to a network device. ISP (Internet Service Provider)-A company that protect the resources of wireless devices may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near you 're ready to the use the term ESSID (Extended Services Set Identifier). 6 IP ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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..., Bluetooth® 2.4-GHz cordless phones What Is? The network uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. static IP address-A fixed address assigned to a network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable... may include an Ethernet hub and other features. Resources to communicate among 802.11 products. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards WLAN Technology Standard 802.11a 802.11b (largest user base) 802.11g Maximum Data Speed 54 Mbps ...
..., Bluetooth® 2.4-GHz cordless phones What Is? The network uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. static IP address-A fixed address assigned to a network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable... may include an Ethernet hub and other features. Resources to communicate among 802.11 products. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards WLAN Technology Standard 802.11a 802.11b (largest user base) 802.11g Maximum Data Speed 54 Mbps ...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable 8 noise suppression circuitry, modem cable 1 S software, modem 4 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 See also local area network (LAN) 10 Index ENWW
Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable 8 noise suppression circuitry, modem cable 1 S software, modem 4 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 See also local area network (LAN) 10 Index ENWW
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Integrated wireless devices 2 Wireless controls Wireless button ...3 Wireless Assistant software (select models only 4 Operating system controls ...4 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 4 WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device ...7 Setting up a WLAN in your home ...8 Connecting to a WLAN in your home 9 Connecting to a public or corporate WLAN 9 Using wireless security features ...10 5 WWAN devices (select models only) Index ...12 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Integrated wireless devices 2 Wireless controls Wireless button ...3 Wireless Assistant software (select models only 4 Operating system controls ...4 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 4 WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device ...7 Setting up a WLAN in your home ...8 Connecting to a WLAN in your home 9 Connecting to a public or corporate WLAN 9 Using wireless security features ...10 5 WWAN devices (select models only) Index ...12 ENWW iii
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...devices must be equipped with one or more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. In a WLAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless access point, which can be several hundred feet away. ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN) device-Provides access to ... area networks (commonly referred to a public carrier's base station. For more of each mobile device communicates to as wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and ...
...devices must be equipped with one or more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. In a WLAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless access point, which can be several hundred feet away. ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN) device-Provides access to ... area networks (commonly referred to a public carrier's base station. For more of each mobile device communicates to as wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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2 Wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one of three methods: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to as wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls (setup utility) 2 Chapter 2 Wireless controls ENWW
2 Wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one of three methods: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to as wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls (setup utility) 2 Chapter 2 Wireless controls ENWW
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... factory, so the wireless light is on . Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on model. NOTE If the wireless devices are disabled , the wireless button will not work until you turn off . ENWW Wireless button 3 Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is turned...
... factory, so the wireless light is on . Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on model. NOTE If the wireless devices are disabled , the wireless button will not work until you turn off . ENWW Wireless button 3 Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is turned...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... setup utility. NOTE Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant online Help. For more information about Wireless Assistant: 1. Wireless Assistant software (select models only) When a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled... can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Once a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon Center. in the Windows Mobility Center...
... setup utility. NOTE Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant online Help. For more information about Wireless Assistant: 1. Wireless Assistant software (select models only) When a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled... can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Once a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon Center. in the Windows Mobility Center...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to the Bluetooth online Help. Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone...
... models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to the Bluetooth online Help. Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... requiring additional pieces of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE To use the WLAN device in your computer, you can access a wireless local area network, which allows several wireless and wired computers to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency ...it backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. 4 WLAN devices (select models only) With a WLAN device, you must connect to a ...
... requiring additional pieces of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE To use the WLAN device in your computer, you can access a wireless local area network, which allows several wireless and wired computers to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency ...it backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. 4 WLAN devices (select models only) With a WLAN device, you must connect to a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for... > System properties tab. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to improve the security of your computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11.
... Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for... > System properties tab. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to improve the security of your computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...(1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. Setting up a home WLAN, contact your router... manufacturer or your ISP. 8 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to the Internet in your home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and...
...(1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. Setting up a home WLAN, contact your router... manufacturer or your ISP. 8 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to the Internet in your home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...your computer to the WLAN. ENWW Connecting to a WLAN in Help and Support. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. For instructions, refer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for a list of public WLANs near you. Web sites that ...manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with each computer must be connected to it is on, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are turned off , turn on connecting your computer to a corporate WLAN. Contact your network administrator or IT department...
...your computer to the WLAN. ENWW Connecting to a WLAN in Help and Support. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. For instructions, refer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for a list of public WLANs near you. Web sites that ...manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with each computer must be connected to it is on, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are turned off , turn on connecting your computer to a corporate WLAN. Contact your network administrator or IT department...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Using wireless security features When you should use one or more information about WLAN security, refer to protect your Web browser. When setting up a network, you set ...up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ wireless (English only). 10 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW For more of the following security measures: ● Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption...
The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Using wireless security features When you should use one or more information about WLAN security, refer to protect your Web browser. When setting up a network, you set ...up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ wireless (English only). 10 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW For more of the following security measures: ● Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption...
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Index B Bluetooth device 5 C corporate WLAN connection 9 H home setup of WLAN 8 I Internet connection setup 8 P public WLAN connection 9 S security wireless 10 W wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 light 2 wireless device wireless network 1 wireless light 2 wireless network description 1 wireless network (WLAN) corporate WLAN connection 9 equipment needed 8 functional range 9 home connection 9 public WLAN connection 9 security 10 WLAN 6 See also wireless network WWAN 11 See also wireless network 12 Index ENWW
Index B Bluetooth device 5 C corporate WLAN connection 9 H home setup of WLAN 8 I Internet connection setup 8 P public WLAN connection 9 S security wireless 10 W wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 light 2 wireless device wireless network 1 wireless light 2 wireless network description 1 wireless network (WLAN) corporate WLAN connection 9 equipment needed 8 functional range 9 home connection 9 public WLAN connection 9 security 10 WLAN 6 See also wireless network WWAN 11 See also wireless network 12 Index ENWW