Setting up a new Wlan, Select Start Connect to | HP 1103530NR

Windows XP

1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on page 3.)

2.Select Start > Connect to.

3.Select your WLAN from the list.

●If the network is unsecured, a warning is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection.

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

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

NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to, click Set up a 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.

After the connection is made, you can place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.

NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors.

Setting up a new WLAN

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)

●The wireless computer (3)

NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router.

The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.

NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on.

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

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HP 1103530NR manual Setting up a new Wlan, Select Start Connect to

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Windows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computer Webcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo DisplayPort Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using Battery Check in Windows Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drives Using hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Tray load Inserting an optical discSlot load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Entering an administrator password Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on password Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Passwords SIM