HP LW923AW manual Setting up a new Wlan network

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Setting up a new WLAN network

Required equipment:

●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (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 Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting customer support Labels Viii Welcome Finding informationFinding information Select Start All Programs HP HP DocumentationFinding information Getting to know your computer TouchPad TopComponent Description Lights Security Power Options System and Maintenance Power OptionsButtons and fingerprint reader Windows 7 -Select Start Control Panel SystemGetting to know your computer Keys Esc keyFront All Programs SRS Premium Sound Right Left To use the webcam, select Start All Programs HP DisplayHP Webcam Rear Bottom Bottom Using an Internet service provider ISP NetworkingConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Getting started HP QuickWebStarting HP QuickWeb Button Behavior Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hotkeys Hotkey combination DescriptionUsing keypads Hotkey combinationUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Rotating Maintenance Inserting or removing the batteryPage Removing or replacing the bottom cover Removing the bottom coverReplacing the bottom cover Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing a hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Using the DreamColor display select models only Updating programs and driversWindows Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Performing a system recovery Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreUsing the Windows recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Windows Vista Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Customer support Contacting customer support Labels ComponentInput power SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Symbols/Numerics IndexSIM DVD