HP XU103UT manual Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only, Roaming to another network

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NOTE: HP recommends that you select WPA2, which is the most advanced of the three encryption protocols. The use of WEP encryption is not recommended, because it can be overcome with little effort.

●Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) use security standards to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. Both WPA and WPA2 dynamically generate a new key for every packet, and they also generate a different set of keys for each computer on the network. To accomplish this:

◦WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP).

◦WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which is a new AES protocol.

●Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with a WEP key before it is transmitted. Without the correct key, others will not be able to use the WLAN.

Roaming to another network

When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer 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.

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)

HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it can by using WLANs. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider, which in most cases is a mobile phone network provider.

When used with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on the road or outside the range of Wi-Fi hotspots.

NOTE: You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to activate mobile broadband service. Refer to the Getting Started guide for the location of the serial number label.

Some mobile network service providers require the use of a subscriber identity module (SIM). A SIM contains basic information about you or your computer, such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include a preinstalled SIM. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it may be included with the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer, or it may be provided separately by the mobile network service provider.

For information on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to Inserting a SIM on page 8 and Removing a SIM on page 8.

For additional information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network service provider, refer to the HP Mobile Broadband information if it is included with your computer. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ mobilebroadband (U.S. only).

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Select Start All Programs HP HP Documentation IntroductionFinding more information about your new computer Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerSelect Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Inserting a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundVideo Webcam select models onlyPage Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryTesting an AC adapter Using switchable graphics select models only Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discSlot-load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing an optional security cable Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Computer Management Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys 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