HP SR5350AP 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, Hewlett-Packard 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 Getting Started USA Table of Contents Turning On the Computer for the First Time Using the KeyboardUsing the Mouse Managing Files Introducing Your Computer SoftwareIndex Using the Memory Card ReaderPlacing the computer in the proper location Setting Up the ComputerPutting the Computer Together Connector Icon/Label Description and function Using surge protectionConnecting to the computer Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Click Display Settings Connecting Other DevicesAdjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Click Apply Click Yes, if it is present Click OK 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 Finding Onscreen Guides Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User GuidesUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsTurning On the Computer for the First Time Click Shut Down Using Shut DownTurning Off the Computer Using Sleep mode Using LockUsing Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeConnecting to the Internet Setting Up User Accounts Using the Computer with Safety and ComfortProtecting the Computer Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Password Function Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesClick Help and Support Getting Started features vary by model Alphanumeric keys Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard Features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttons Icon Feature DescriptionIdentifying Special Keyboard Buttons Compaq Hp OrIcon Label Description Customizing the keyboard buttonsClick Control Panel Click KeyboardKeyboard Shortcuts Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard TroubleshootingUsing the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse ButtonsSwitching mouse button functions Changing Mouse SettingsAutoscrolling PanningChanging the double-click speed Changing mouse pointer speedTurning on the ClickLock option Click the Pointer Options tabChanging the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Learning More About Software Using the DesktopIntroducing Your Computer Software Using the All Programs menu Using the Windows Start Button MenuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop iconsOrganizing the All Programs list Using the Control PanelWorking with Digital Images Feature Name DescriptionResizing Windows About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a BrowserClick Internet Explorer Restricting Internet contentUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Using Windows MailSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows MailOrganizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesCopying Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle BinUsing a Printer Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert the media Location Media Insertion GuideSlot reader MiniSD Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMMC Plus MMC MobileActivity light Upper slot Lower slot Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity LightTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Index Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital cameraGetting Started features vary by model Index Part number
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