Wireless (Select Models Only)User Guide
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using the HP Mobile Broadband device inyour comp
Using operating system controlsSome operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wirelessconnection. For example,
2Using a WLANWith a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of othercomputers and accessories that are lin
Setting up a WLANTo set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-
Protecting your WLANBecause the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casualeavesdropping rather than m
Connecting to a WLANTo connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wi
Roaming to another networkWhen you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to thatnetwork. If the attempt is succ
3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (selectmodels only)HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to accessthe Inter
Inserting a SIMCAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM.To insert a SIM:1. Shut down the computer. If you
Removing a SIMTo remove a SIM:1. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on by pre
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4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices(select models only)A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cablec
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gatewaythrough
5 Troubleshooting wireless connectionproblemsSome possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following:●Network configuration (SSID
Cannot connect to a WLANIf you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properlyinstalled on your computer:NOTE
Cannot connect to a preferred networkWindows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection:●If there is a network icon in the notification area
Network icon is not displayedIf the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the softwaredriver is either
Current network security codes are unavailableIf you are prompted for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network isprotecte
WLAN connection is very weakIf the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimizeinterference from other de
Cannot connect to the wireless routerIf you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router byremoving po
IndexBBluetooth device 1, 16Cconnecting to a WLAN 11Connection Manager icon 2corporate WLAN connection 11Eencryption 10Ffirewall 10HHP Connection Man
Table of contents1 Using wireless devices (select models only)Identifying wireless and network status icons ...
1 Using wireless devices (select modelsonly)Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipped with
Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon Name DescriptionWireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless
Using the wireless controlsYou can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:●Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to
Using the wireless buttonThe computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights,depending on the model. All
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless d
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