To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

NOTE: If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall.

Connecting to a wireless network

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device

●HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device

●Bluetooth device

For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, see the

HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and website links provided in Help and Support.

Connecting to an existing WLAN

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.

3.Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

4.Select a WLAN to connect to.

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

NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new 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.

5.Click Connect.

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

Setting up a new WLAN network

Required equipment:

●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (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.

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