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...wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). Point-to add wireless...windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you 're ready to set up your wireless router. Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) My Router Security Level Result Action No security enabled....
...wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). Point-to add wireless...windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you 're ready to set up your wireless router. Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) My Router Security Level Result Action No security enabled....
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... you can have the necessary components to get started, you're ready to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by pressing the wireless on the computer according to the instructions included with the router. router manufacturer or your or WPA-PSK....problems at any time during this process your setup with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your computer is set to Disable,...
... you can have the necessary components to get started, you're ready to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by pressing the wireless on the computer according to the instructions included with the router. router manufacturer or your or WPA-PSK....problems at any time during this process your setup with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your computer is set to Disable,...
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... access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you 're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen...
... access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you 're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen...
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... a computer to the cable television network, which is capable of handling large amounts of information. encryption-The process of securing your wireless network. WEP and WPA are additional means of scrambling data so unauthorized recipients cannot read it will not be a unique name that...hackers, data thieves, malicious email attachments, and other network device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to the Internet. Refer to your router instructions for home and business networks, which in 10,000 DID YOU KNOW... What ...
... a computer to the cable television network, which is capable of handling large amounts of information. encryption-The process of securing your wireless network. WEP and WPA are additional means of scrambling data so unauthorized recipients cannot read it will not be a unique name that...hackers, data thieves, malicious email attachments, and other network device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to the Internet. Refer to your router instructions for home and business networks, which in 10,000 DID YOU KNOW... What ...
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...commercial or public area that list hotspots include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, Geektools, and Global Access Wireless Database. A traveler with a wireless-enabled computer can access wireless services from intruders. Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities, with each ...(Services Set Identifier)-The name you give your computer displays available networks. Restrictions may be accessing public wireless networks by the wireless devices in the WLAN. In some environments, the use the term ESSID (Extended Services Set Identifier)....
...commercial or public area that list hotspots include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, Geektools, and Global Access Wireless Database. A traveler with a wireless-enabled computer can access wireless services from intruders. Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities, with each ...(Services Set Identifier)-The name you give your computer displays available networks. Restrictions may be accessing public wireless networks by the wireless devices in the WLAN. In some environments, the use the term ESSID (Extended Services Set Identifier)....
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...Broadest availability Compatible with the computer, and at a variety of other features. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to communicate among 802.11 products. The network uses high-...network. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that is required. 7 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 http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on...
...Broadest availability Compatible with the computer, and at a variety of other features. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to communicate among 802.11 products. The network uses high-...network. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that is required. 7 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 http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on...
Hardware-Software Guide
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Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-1 Keys 1-1 TouchPad 1-3 Power Controls 1-4 Lights 1-5 Wireless and Volume Buttons 1-6 Antennae 1-7 Front Components 1-8 Lights 1-8 Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button 1-9 Rear Components 1-10 Left-Side Components 1-11 Ports and Jacks 1-11 PC Card Slot and Button 1-12 Vent and Security Cable Slot 1-13 Right-Side Components 1-14 Bottom Components...
Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-1 Keys 1-1 TouchPad 1-3 Power Controls 1-4 Lights 1-5 Wireless and Volume Buttons 1-6 Antennae 1-7 Front Components 1-8 Lights 1-8 Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button 1-9 Rear Components 1-10 Left-Side Components 1-11 Ports and Jacks 1-11 PC Card Slot and Button 1-12 Vent and Security Cable Slot 1-13 Right-Side Components 1-14 Bottom Components...
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... Only 5-3 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 5-5 Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home 5-6 Connecting to a Public WLAN 5-7 Using Wireless Security Features 5-7 Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device 5-8 Troubleshooting Devices 5-8 Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . 5-9 Wireless Device Power States 5-11 Turning On the Devices 5-13 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices 5-14 6 Security Security...
... Only 5-3 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 5-5 Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home 5-6 Connecting to a Public WLAN 5-7 Using Wireless Security Features 5-7 Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device 5-8 Troubleshooting Devices 5-8 Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . 5-9 Wireless Device Power States 5-11 Turning On the Devices 5-13 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices 5-14 6 Security Security...
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... and/or a Bluetooth device, are turned on.* On: Notebook is turned on . *For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to Chapter 5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." †There are 2 power/standby lights. Blinking: Notebook is on . Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 Both lights display the same information. Off: Notebook is off. 4 Mute light On: Volume is muted...
... and/or a Bluetooth device, are turned on.* On: Notebook is turned on . *For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to Chapter 5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." †There are 2 power/standby lights. Blinking: Notebook is on . Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 Both lights display the same information. Off: Notebook is off. 4 Mute light On: Volume is muted...
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Mutes or restores volume. 1-6 Hardware and Software Guide Increases system volume. Decreases system volume. Component ID Wireless and Volume Buttons Component 1 Wireless button (select models only) 2 Volume down button 3 Volume up button 4 Volume mute button Description Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For information about establishing a wireless link, refer to Chapter 5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)."
Mutes or restores volume. 1-6 Hardware and Software Guide Increases system volume. Decreases system volume. Component ID Wireless and Volume Buttons Component 1 Wireless button (select models only) 2 Volume down button 3 Volume up button 4 Volume mute button Description Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For information about establishing a wireless link, refer to Chapter 5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)."
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..., the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure... free from the outside of this device is minimized. Hardware and Software Guide 1-7 Antennae Component ID Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is below the FCC...
..., the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure... free from the outside of this device is minimized. Hardware and Software Guide 1-7 Antennae Component ID Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is below the FCC...
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...device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. The number of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Bottom Components Mini PCI... and Memory Compartments Component 1 Mini PCI compartment 2 Memory compartment Description Holds an optional wireless LAN device. Ä To prevent an ...
...device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. The number of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Bottom Components Mini PCI... and Memory Compartments Component 1 Mini PCI compartment 2 Memory compartment Description Holds an optional wireless LAN device. Ä To prevent an ...
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... of some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use . The Modem Approval label is included with your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which... the device has been approved for use is affixed to the inside of the memory compartment cover. ■ Wireless certification labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device.
... of some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use . The Modem Approval label is included with your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which... the device has been approved for use is affixed to the inside of the memory compartment cover. ■ Wireless certification labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device.
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...and Software Guide 3-23 Power Conserving Battery Pack Power To extend the time that are not using from drawing power from the notebook. For example: ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect from a single charge, use the internal speakers...; If you leave your work : ■ Prevent devices you are not plugged into an external power source. ❏ Stop or remove an inserted PC Card. ❏ Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card. ❏ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack. ■ Use...
...and Software Guide 3-23 Power Conserving Battery Pack Power To extend the time that are not using from drawing power from the notebook. For example: ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect from a single charge, use the internal speakers...; If you leave your work : ■ Prevent devices you are not plugged into an external power source. ❏ Stop or remove an inserted PC Card. ❏ Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card. ❏ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack. ■ Use...
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... for a list of hotspots near you. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) in corporate offices, your notebook is equipped with an 802.11 wireless device and/or a Bluetooth wireless device, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels...
... for a list of hotspots near you. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) in corporate offices, your notebook is equipped with an 802.11 wireless device and/or a Bluetooth wireless device, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels...
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... and off , enable, and disable your wireless notebook may have the following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and wireless light 2. By default, the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and wireless lights are turned on when you to the wireless button and wireless lights, your wireless devices: Wireless Control Wireless Assistant utility (select models only) Wireless device controls in the Setup utility...
... and off , enable, and disable your wireless notebook may have the following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and wireless light 2. By default, the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and wireless lights are turned on when you to the wireless button and wireless lights, your wireless devices: Wireless Control Wireless Assistant utility (select models only) Wireless device controls in the Setup utility...
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There are often used interchangeably. The terms wireless access point and wireless router are 3 popular implementations of hardware or software. Wireless (Select Models Only) 802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) With an 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (commonly referred to as wireless network, wireless LAN, or WLAN), which is composed of other...
There are often used interchangeably. The terms wireless access point and wireless router are 3 popular implementations of hardware or software. Wireless (Select Models Only) 802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) With an 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (commonly referred to as wireless network, wireless LAN, or WLAN), which is composed of other...
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... compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on identifying the type of wireless device in your computer, refer to "Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device." 5-4 Hardware and Software Guide Wireless (Select Models Only) Computers with 802.11 wireless devices may support 1 or more of 3 industry standards: ■ 802.11b, the first popular...
... compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on identifying the type of wireless device in your computer, refer to "Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device." 5-4 Hardware and Software Guide Wireless (Select Models Only) Computers with 802.11 wireless devices may support 1 or more of 3 industry standards: ■ 802.11b, the first popular...
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... need the following 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 wireless notebook 3, which varies in Your Home Microsoft Windows XP supports WLAN configuration with the Zero Client Configuration feature. Hardware and Software Guide...
... need the following 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 wireless notebook 3, which varies in Your Home Microsoft Windows XP supports WLAN configuration with the Zero Client Configuration feature. Hardware and Software Guide...
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... and Support. ✎ Functional range for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on a wireless device, refer to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that your 802.11 wireless device is preconfigured and ready to use. ■ Verify that your notebook to the WLAN. For more information about turning on your computer WLAN implementation, router...
... and Support. ✎ Functional range for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on a wireless device, refer to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that your 802.11 wireless device is preconfigured and ready to use. ■ Verify that your notebook to the WLAN. For more information about turning on your computer WLAN implementation, router...