Wireless Setup Guide
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...1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible...Use the table below to add wireless capability. Start 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. See the "Comparison of hardware. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level...
...1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible...Use the table below to add wireless capability. Start 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. See the "Comparison of hardware. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... your setup with the computer. Refer to the information you encounter problems at any time during this information in green) Wireless Router Cable Modem Network connections with these instructions until you can have the necessary components to get started, you when to...the manufacturer's instructions. After you Do not continue with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the router using the Ethernet cable included with the router. Record this setup. 2 Make sure that you cannot access...
... your setup with the computer. Refer to the information you encounter problems at any time during this information in green) Wireless Router Cable Modem Network connections with these instructions until you can have the necessary components to get started, you when to...the manufacturer's instructions. After you Do not continue with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the router using the Ethernet cable included with the router. Record this setup. 2 Make sure that you cannot access...
Wireless Setup Guide
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If you cannot access a Web site, restart your network. Highlight your network name 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 network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on ...
If you cannot access a Web site, restart your network. Highlight your network name 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 network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...which translates the names of scrambling data so unauthorized recipients cannot read it will not be a unique name that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. encryption-The process of Web sites into cyberspace without security. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line...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 a phone line, which in turn connects to the Internet. Refer to the...
...which translates the names of scrambling data so unauthorized recipients cannot read it will not be a unique name that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. encryption-The process of Web sites into cyberspace without security. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line...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 a phone line, which in turn connects to the Internet. Refer to the...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... hotspots near explosives, and in the WLAN. Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities, with a wireless-enabled computer can access wireless services from public places known as coolspots. Contact your network. MAC (Media Access Control) address-A unique, 12-digit identifier... assigned by 2007. This name shows up when your new wireless world. A unique network identifier used to identify a computer or device on . Check with each location for hotspots? Web sites ...
... hotspots near explosives, and in the WLAN. Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities, with a wireless-enabled computer can access wireless services from public places known as coolspots. Contact your network. MAC (Media Access Control) address-A unique, 12-digit identifier... assigned by 2007. This name shows up when your new wireless world. A unique network identifier used to identify a computer or device on . Check with each location for hotspots? Web sites ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...Protocol)-A network protocol for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of wireless security provided by Wi-Fi, based on the Documentation CD included with the computer, and at a variety of other features. The network... uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. Radio Frequency 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Range 25 to 75 feet Compatibility with Not compatible with...
...Protocol)-A network protocol for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of wireless security provided by Wi-Fi, based on the Documentation CD included with the computer, and at a variety of other features. The network... uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. Radio Frequency 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Range 25 to 75 feet Compatibility with Not compatible with...
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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... wires. In a PAN, each other devices, and devices must be several hundred feet away. ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN) device-Provides access to as wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers,... base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across radio waves instead of the following integrated wireless devices: ● Bluetooth® device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a public carrier's base station. In...
... wires. In a PAN, each other devices, and devices must be several hundred feet away. ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN) device-Provides access to as wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers,... base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across radio waves instead of the following integrated wireless devices: ● Bluetooth® device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a public carrier's base station. In...
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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... the factory, so the wireless light is turned on the computer. Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on (blue) when you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on . Because the wireless devices are turned off...
... the factory, so the wireless light is turned on the computer. Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on (blue) when you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on . Because the wireless devices are turned off...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the icon in the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Once a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using...
... is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be turned on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the icon in the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Once a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...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). ● Imaging devices (printer, camera). ● Audio devices (... 5 For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth online Help. 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (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....
...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). ● Imaging devices (printer, camera). ● Audio devices (... 5 For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth online Help. 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (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....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of 2.4 GHz. Computers with 802.11a, b, and g. 6 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW NOTE 802... additional pieces of 5 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can access a wireless local area network, which allows several wireless and wired computers to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of other computers and accessories linked by...
...that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of 2.4 GHz. Computers with 802.11a, b, and g. 6 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW NOTE 802... additional pieces of 5 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can access a wireless local area network, which allows several wireless and wired computers to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of other computers and accessories linked by...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...list. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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 User Account Control feature to Windows online Help...
...list. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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 User Account Control feature to Windows online Help...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 access the Internet. To set up a WLAN and 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 the Internet. Setting up a home WLAN, contact your router manufacturer or your...
... 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 access the Internet. To set up a WLAN and 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 the Internet. Setting up a home WLAN, contact your router manufacturer or your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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..., router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with each computer must be connected to it is on, the wireless light is turned on . For more information about using a WLAN, each public WLAN location for information on connecting your computer to ...; Access the information and Web site links provided in your home 9 To connect to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Check with your wireless router and other electronic devices. Contact your network administrator or IT department for cost and connection requirements. ENWW Connecting to a...
..., router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with each computer must be connected to it is on, the wireless light is turned on . For more information about using a WLAN, each public WLAN location for information on connecting your computer to ...; Access the information and Web site links provided in your home 9 To connect to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Check with your wireless router and other electronic devices. Contact your network administrator or IT department for cost and connection requirements. ENWW Connecting to a...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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...
... 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