HP SR5448F manual Checking the wireless LAN device installation, Using wireless security features

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Checking the wireless LAN device installation

To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window.

3Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11.

NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed.

4Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

5Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window.

6Click Connect to a network, and then follow onscreen instructions.

For more information about setting up a wireless network:

￿Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box.

￿Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only).

￿Go to: http://hp.com/support and search for wireless topics.

Using wireless security features

When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect the network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).

When setting up a network, HP recommends that you use one or more of the following security measures:

￿Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router.

￿Change the default network name (SSID) and password.

￿Set up a firewall.

￿Set security on your Web browser.

For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless

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Contents Advanced Setup Guide USA Table of Contents Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneIndex Vi Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Placing the computer in the proper location Putting the Computer TogetherUsing surge protection Connecting to the computerConnector Icon/Label Description and function Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connector Icon/Label Ethernet Ntsc Hdmi Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Connecting Other DevicesAdjusting the Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Integrated Wireless Devices Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSelect models only Connecting the Wireless LAN DeviceUsing wireless security features Checking the wireless LAN device installationConnecting a Modem Sound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneIllustrations Sound connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Name Speaker system See Speaker ConfigurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersConnecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optional Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installationHome audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Connector Description Connecting the speakersConnecting the FlexiJack connector Using TV Cables Connecting the Television Signal and Video CablesCable Name Description Audio and Video Cables and AdaptersConnecting the TV Signal Source TV tuner Description Requirements Connecting a dual tunerConnecting the Remote Sensor Existing setup Setting up the computer with a splitter Wall to VCR to TV, using coaxial cableExisting setup Setting up the computer with a splitter Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Existing setup With a computer Using a TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting the computer to a TVConnecting the computer to a TV Adjusting the screen resolution Connecting more than one displayViewing the computer desktop on a TV screen If you select DVI, VGA, or Hdmi or Component YPbPr Click the Advanced Settings buttonConnecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Disconnecting the TVDisabling the TV-out Option Choosing the AV connection to useCable Port Connection description Connector on the Computer Connecting an Hdmi deviceConnector on the Computer Connector on the Computer Connecting a DVI deviceConnecting to component video Connecting to a Standard TVConnecting to S-video Configuring the TV TunerDigital versus analog tuner Click Tasks, Settings, TV, and then Set Up TV Signal Changing the tuner settingsIndex FM In connector 6 FM radio antenna connecting Index Part number
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