HP Device manual Using a Wlan

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2 Using a WLAN

With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.

●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points 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 allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software.

To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network).

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Contents Wireless Select Models Only First Edition June Document Part Number Product notice Iv Product notice Table of contents Page Using wireless devices select models only Icon Name Description Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securitySelect Start Connect to Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start Computer System properties Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network status icon is not displayed Current network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router SIM Index
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