Wireless Setup Guide
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... for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. See the "Comparison of hardware. During router configuration, use the table below to record router security level... (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you with integrated 802.11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability. Search for "WPA." 2 ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased ...
... for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. See the "Comparison of hardware. During router configuration, use the table below to record router security level... (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you with integrated 802.11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability. Search for "WPA." 2 ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... ISP for technical assistance. Web site. 3 If you cannot access a Web site, repeat steps 1 5 During router configuration, check whether the wireless router security level is off button. After you Do not continue with these instructions until you encounter problems at any time during this setup. 2 ... process your computer is set to the manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the information you 're ready to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Set up the hardware and software Now that you ...
... ISP for technical assistance. Web site. 3 If you cannot access a Web site, repeat steps 1 5 During router configuration, check whether the wireless router security level is off button. After you Do not continue with these instructions until you encounter problems at any time during this setup. 2 ... process your computer is set to the manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the information you 're ready to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Set up the hardware and software Now that you ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... WPA-PSK pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your... wireless router security level (encryption): PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 3, a Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are ...
... WPA-PSK pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your... wireless router security level (encryption): PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 3, a Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...hackers, data thieves, malicious email attachments, and other network device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to any device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in 10,000 DID YOU KNOW... Note: There ...the network. Services such as compared to dial-up to 1000 Mbps. 5 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem-A device that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. Refer to browse, but it . broadband-An always-on your browser is capable of handling large ...
...hackers, data thieves, malicious email attachments, and other network device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to any device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in 10,000 DID YOU KNOW... Note: There ...the network. Services such as compared to dial-up to 1000 Mbps. 5 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem-A device that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. Refer to browse, but it . broadband-An always-on your browser is capable of handling large ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...with new locations being added daily. Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities, with a wireless-enabled computer can access wireless services from public places known as coolspots. Airports Restaurants Libraries Hotels Coffee Shops Universities Away from your home or office... Identifier). 6 PPPoE (Point-to share files, programs, printers, and so on a network. DID YOU KNOW... Go wireless in public Now you can connect to go outside and experience the freedom and flexibility of broadband connection that list hotspots include...
...with new locations being added daily. Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities, with a wireless-enabled computer can access wireless services from public places known as coolspots. Airports Restaurants Libraries Hotels Coffee Shops Universities Away from your home or office... Identifier). 6 PPPoE (Point-to share files, programs, printers, and so on a network. DID YOU KNOW... Go wireless in public Now you can connect to go outside and experience the freedom and flexibility of broadband connection that list hotspots include...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...network. Resources to 150 feet 802.11b Compatible with 802.11b hotspots Broadest availability Compatible with the computer, and at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. Radio Frequency 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Range 25 to 75 feet Compatibility with Not compatible with...Over 150 feet 802.11g 100 to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at a variety of other Internet ...
...network. Resources to 150 feet 802.11b Compatible with 802.11b hotspots Broadest availability Compatible with the computer, and at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. Radio Frequency 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Range 25 to 75 feet Compatibility with Not compatible with...Over 150 feet 802.11g 100 to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at a variety of other Internet ...
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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...communicates directly with other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. 1 Integrated wireless devices Wireless technology makes a computer mobile by transferring data across entire states, regions, or even countries. typically within 33 feet...base station. In a WWAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with one or more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. ENWW 1 For more of base stations (similar to as wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your...
...communicates directly with other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. 1 Integrated wireless devices Wireless technology makes a computer mobile by transferring data across entire states, regions, or even countries. typically within 33 feet...base station. In a WWAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with one or more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. ENWW 1 For more of base stations (similar to as wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your...
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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... are turned off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is turned on model. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on (blue) when you reenable your devices. If the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are disabled...
... are turned off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is turned on model. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on (blue) when you reenable your devices. If the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are disabled...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...controls Some operating systems and client managers also offer a way to control the wireless devices if they have been disabled in the setup utility. NOTE Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the documentation for your operating ...system or client manager. 4 Chapter 2 Wireless controls ENWW For more information, refer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. Wireless Assistant software (select models only) When a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be...
...controls Some operating systems and client managers also offer a way to control the wireless devices if they have been disabled in the setup utility. NOTE Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the documentation for your operating ...system or client manager. 4 Chapter 2 Wireless controls ENWW For more information, refer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. Wireless Assistant software (select models only) When a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to set up a PAN of Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth devices provide peer-to the Bluetooth online ... information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to -peer capability that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ● Imaging devices (printer, camera). ● Audio devices (headset, speakers).
... (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to set up a PAN of Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth devices provide peer-to the Bluetooth online ... information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to -peer capability that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ● Imaging devices (printer, camera). ● Audio devices (headset, speakers).
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... To use the WLAN device in your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is not compatible with WLAN devices may support one or more of four IEEE physical layer industry standards: ● 802.11b, the... wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Computers with 802.11b and 802.11g. ● 802.11n supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates ...
... To use the WLAN device in your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is not compatible with WLAN devices may support one or more of four IEEE physical layer industry standards: ● 802.11b, the... wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Computers with 802.11b and 802.11g. ● 802.11n supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... a WLAN device 7 NOTE If no WLAN device is not properly installed. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the...
... a WLAN device 7 NOTE If no WLAN device is not properly installed. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... connect to the Internet in your home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and Sharing Center. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. Setting up a WLAN in your home, you need the... 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) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.
... connect to the Internet in your home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and Sharing Center. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. Setting up a WLAN in your home, you need the... 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) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...use the Connect to a network option to connect your computer to the WLAN. If it . If the wireless light is turned on connecting your computer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for a list... and Support. ● Refer to a WLAN: ● Verify that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Contact your network administrator or IT department for cost and connection requirements. Connecting to a ...site links provided in your home 9 To connect to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless.
...use the Connect to a network option to connect your computer to the WLAN. If it . If the wireless light is turned on connecting your computer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for a list... and Support. ● Refer to a WLAN: ● Verify that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Contact your network administrator or IT department for cost and connection requirements. Connecting to a ...site links provided in your home 9 To connect to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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-...your network from unauthorized access. 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-...your network from unauthorized access. 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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