HP 500 manual Protecting your Wlan, Roaming to another network

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NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your Slate and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your Slate and wireless router, turn your Slate and wireless router off and then back on.

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired devices can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

For help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.

Protecting your WLAN

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security. If you are concerned about the security of your Slate in a hotspot, limit your network activities to e-mail that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing.

Wireless radio signals can travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals and either connect to your network (uninvited) or capture information being sent across it. You can take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:

Firewall—A firewall checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network, and discards any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some networks use a combination of both types.

Wireless encryption—Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) to dynamically generate a new key for every packet. It also generates different sets of keys for each computer on the network.

Roaming to another network

When you move your Slate within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your Slate is automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN.

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Contents HP Slate User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using SD Card Reader cards Updating programs and drivers Viii Getting started Finding more information about your new Slate Tapping Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital penFlicking DraggingRotating ScrollingPinching Setting touch screen preferencesUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboard options Using the digital penPage Changing your Slates view DescriptionView Top-edge components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Right-edge components Bottom-edge componentsOpening the label tray Buttons Left-edge componentsDisplay components Rear components Wireless antennasIdentifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Identifying wireless and network icons Creating a wireless connectionUsing operating system controls Networking select models onlySetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Roaming to another network Protecting your WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesIdentifying your multimedia components MultimediaMultimedia Audio Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the Slate Tap Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderCameras Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Shutting down the SlateInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerConserving battery power Page Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock Inserting a digital card Using SD Card Reader cardsExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Handling optional external hard drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesProtecting your Slate SecurityUsing passwords Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Updating software Updating programs and drivers Starting Bios Setup Bios SetupUsing Bios Setup Changing the language of Bios SetupDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Bios SetupExiting Bios Setup Restoring factory settings in Bios SetupDownloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Main menu Bios Setup MenuSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuIndex
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