Using The Windows Connect To The Internet Wizard; Creating A Wireless Connection; Identifying Wireless Icons And Controls; Identifying Wireless And Network Status Icons - HP Touchsmart TM2 User Manual

Using the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard

You can use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Internet in any of these
situations:
If you already have an account with an ISP.
If you have a disc from an ISP.
If you do not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided within
the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.)
If you have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you with such information as a
specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
To access the Windows Connect To The Internet Wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click
Start, and then click Help and Support.
NOTE:
Firewall, choose to enable the firewall.

Creating a wireless connection

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—Connects the computer to wireless local area
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices,
your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities.
In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access
point.
HP Mobile Broadband Module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides
access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each
mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator's base station. Mobile network operators
install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas,
effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.
Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each
device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—
typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in
Help and Support.

Identifying wireless icons and controls

Identifying wireless and network status icons

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If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows
Name
Wireless (connected)
Description
Identifies the location of the wireless light and the
key on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant
software on the computer and indicates that one or more of
the wireless devices are on.
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