HP 6570b manual Setting up a new Wlan network

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3.Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

4.Select a WLAN to connect to.

NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.

NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.

5.Click Connect.

6.If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security code. Type the code, and then click OK to complete the connection.

Setting up a new WLAN network

Required equipment:

A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP)

A wireless router (purchased separately) (2)

Your new wireless computer (3)

NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have.

The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting support Labels Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Top Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Security Power OptionsGetting to know your computer Esc key KeysFront Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental NoticesSdxc LeftLeft Rear Communication and Chat HP Webcam DisplayTo use the webcam, select Start All Programs HP Bottom BottomGetting to know your computer Networking Connecting to an existing Wlan Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to a wireless network Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Keyboard and pointing devices Using the integrated numeric keypad Using keypadsUsing an optional external numeric keypad Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick select models only Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Replacing the service door Removing or replacing the service doorRemoving the service door Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Removing the hard drive Installing a hard driveReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Backing up your information Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc CreatorCreating recovery media Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyContacting support SupportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Index Symbols/NumericsLabels Wlan