Using Hp Connection Manager Software; Using Hp Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only); Connecting To An Existing Wireless Network - HP Mini 1151NR User Manual

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Chapter 2: Connecting to the Internet

Using HP Connection Manager software

Connection Manager allows you to manage your Internet profiles, SMS (Short Message
Service) messaging, connection devices and methods, and edit additional settings.
To start Connection Manager, click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification
area, at the far right of the taskbar.
For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection
Manager Help.

Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless
device is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by the Setup Utility before it can
be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.
Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the system to a
network or a Bluetooth®-enabled device.
To view the state of the wireless devices, position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon in
the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
To display the wireless icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (< or <<) in the
notification area.
If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to
change Wireless Assistant properties:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then
click HP Wireless Assistant.
2. Click Properties.
3. Select the check box next to Wireless Assistant icon in notification area.
4. Click Apply.
For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:
1. Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.
2. Click the Help button.

Connecting to an existing wireless network

To connect the device to an existing wireless network, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Connect To, and then click Wireless Network Connection.
2. Select a network to connect to.
3. Click Connect.
4. If required, enter the security key.
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