HP Compaq NC2400 User Manual
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- Page 1 Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide...
- Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Integrated wireless devices 2 Wireless controls Wireless button ... 3 Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ... 4 Operating system controls ... 4 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 4 WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device ... - Page 4 ENWW...
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Page 5: Integrated Wireless Devices
(data) coverage. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a public carrier’s base station. Public carriers install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries. For more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. ENWW... -
Page 6: Wireless Controls
Wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one of three methods: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to as wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls (setup utility) Chapter 2 Wireless controls ENWW... -
Page 7: Wireless Button
Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on the computer. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. -
Page 8: Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
Wireless Assistant software (select models only) When a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Once a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. -
Page 9: Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ●... -
Page 10: Wlan Devices (Select Models Only)
WLAN devices (select models only) With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network, which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE The terms wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably. ●... -
Page 11: Identifying A Wlan Device
Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. -
Page 12: Setting Up A Wlan In Your Home
Setting up a WLAN in your home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and Sharing Center. To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ●... -
Page 13: Connecting To A Wlan In Your Home
Access the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. ● Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless. Connecting to a public or corporate WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. -
Page 14: Using Wireless Security Features
Change the default network name (SSID) and password. ● Use a firewall. ● Set security on your Web browser. For more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at wireless (English only). Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) http://www.hp.com/go/... -
Page 15: Wwan Devices (Select Models Only)
When used with a data service plan from a service provider, WWAN gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on the road, across town, or across the country. For information on configuring and using WWAN devices, refer to broadbandwireless. ENWW http://www.hp.com/go/... -
Page 16: Index
Index Bluetooth device 5 corporate WLAN connection 9 home setup of WLAN 8 Internet connection setup 8 public WLAN connection 9 security wireless 10 wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 light 2 wireless device wireless network 1 wireless light 2 wireless network description 1 wireless network (WLAN)