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NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a network or a
To view the state of the wireless devices, follow either of these steps:
Position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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Open Wireless Assistant by
For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:
1.Open Wireless Assistant by
2.Click the Help button.
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)
You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using the HP Mobile Broadband device in your computer (select models only).
To start Connection Manager, click the Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager.
For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.
Using operating system controls
Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For example, Windows Network Connections allows you to set up a connection, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
To access Network Connections, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.
For more information, refer to Help and Support. Click Start > Help and Support.