HP DV5-2077CL manual Configuring a wireless router

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Configuring a wireless router

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

The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the Internet, you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your wireless network.

Protecting your WLAN

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access.

For information on protecting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Input power Operating environment Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationTop Getting to know your computerTouchPad Component Description LightsButtons Keys FrontRight-side Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide Left-sideMediaSmart Webcam DisplayBottom Enabling HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebStarting HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Identifying the QuickWeb control iconsIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar Identifying the QuickWeb system tray iconsStarting Microsoft Windows Configuring the networkTurning HP QuickWeb on and off Networking Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to an existing Wlan Connecting to a wireless networkSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the action keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Turning the TouchPad on and off Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenanceRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the displayUpdating programs and drivers Routine care Recovery discs Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering using the recovery discsBacking up your information When to create restore points Using system restore pointsContacting customer support Customer supportLabels Service tag Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Jacks IndexHdmi USB