2 Networking (select models only)

Your computer supports two types of Internet access:

●Wireless—Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2.

●Wired—Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 9.

NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet.

Creating a wireless connection

Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device

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

●Bluetooth® device

For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support.

Identifying wireless and network status icons

Windows® 7

Icon

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

Wireless (connected)

Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.

 

 

 

 

Wireless (disconnected)

Indicates that all wireless devices are off.

 

 

 

 

HP Connection Manager

Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create and manage

 

(select models only)

WWAN connections (select models only), and monitor the status of WLAN

 

 

and Bluetooth connections.

 

 

 

 

Wired network (connected)

Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to the network.

 

 

 

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Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)