Connecting To A Wlan In Your Home; Connecting To A Public Or Corporate Wlan - HP Compaq NC2400 User Manual

Connecting to a WLAN in your home

Before using a WLAN, each computer must be connected to it. To connect to a WLAN:
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Verify that the WLAN device is turned on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless light is
off, turn on the wireless device.
NOTE
off.
● Verify that your router is correctly installed and configured. For instructions, refer to your router
documentation or call your router manufacturer for help.
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Open the Windows Network and Sharing Center and use the Connect to a network option to
connect your computer to the WLAN.
NOTE
implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from walls and other electronic devices.
For more information about using a WLAN:
●
Refer to information from your ISP and the documentation included with your wireless router and
other WLAN equipment.
● 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. Check with each
public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements.
Contact your network administrator or IT department for information on connecting your computer to a
corporate WLAN.
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On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are turned
The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN
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