Configuring a wireless router, Protecting your Wlan | HP 2760p

Configuring a wireless router

For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.

The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network:

●Windows 7—SelectStart > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a network. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

●Windows Vista—SelectStart > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and

Sharing Center > Set up a connection or network > Set up a wireless router or access point. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the Internet, you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your wireless network.

Protecting your WLAN

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access.

For information on protecting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

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HP 2760p manual Configuring a wireless router, Protecting your Wlan

Contents

Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting customer support Labels Viii Welcome Finding information Finding information Resources For information about Finding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Top Has reached a low battery level. When the battery Buttons Keys Fn key Panel System and Security Power Options Front Right Left Display HP Webcam Rear Bottom HP QuickWeb Using an Internet service provider ISP Networking Setting up a new Wlan network Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Configuring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Identifying the hotkeys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Fn +f3 Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Rotating the displayPage Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesSetting auto panel rotation preferences Using the pointing stick Turning the TouchPad off and on Navigating Using TouchPad gestures Selecting Using the digitizer pen Identifying the pen components Holding the pen Storing the pen Using touch screen gesturesTapping or clicking Flicking Dragging Scrolling Rotating Setting touch screen preferences Pinching/Zooming Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules To add or replace the primary memory modulePage Page Page Page Page To add or replace the secondary memory module Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Backing up your information Backup and recoveryWindows Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 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 Component Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Symbols/Numerics Index QuickWeb DVD