Setting up a new Wlan network | HP CQ10-550CA, CQ10-525DX specification

Setting up a new WLAN network

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)

●Your new wireless computer (3)

NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have.

The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

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HP CQ10-550CA, CQ10-525DX, CQ10-514CA, CQ10-510CA, CQ10-405DX manual Setting up a new Wlan network

Contents

Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Customer support Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Finding information Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Component Description Lights Fn key Keys Front Reference Guide Right side Left side Companion 3 WebCam Companion 3.exe Display Bottom Enabling HP QuickWeb HP QuickWeb select models only Starting HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar Identifying the QuickWeb control iconsIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons HP QuickWeb select models only Configuring the network Starting Microsoft WindowsTurning HP QuickWeb on and off Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Page Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the keyboard Using the action keysKeyboard and pointing devices Keyboard and pointing devices Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Selecting Inserting or removing the battery Maintenance Remove the battery from the computer Maintenance Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Routine care Recovery discs Backup and recovery Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Performing a system recovery Recovering using the recovery discs Using Windows Backup and RestoreBacking up your information When to create restore points Using system restore points Customer support Contacting customer supportLabels Component Specifications Input powerOperating environment Jacks Index Wlan