Connecting To A Wireless Network; Using Wireless Devices; Identifying Wireless And Network Status Icons - HP Mini 1000 User Manual

Connecting to a wireless network

Using wireless devices

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your device may be equipped
with one or more of the following wireless devices:
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Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the device 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 (select models only)—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.
The device supports the following IEEE industry standards:
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802.11b, the first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a
frequency of 2.4 GHz.
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802.11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g
WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on the same
network.
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

Icon Name
Wireless (connected)
Wireless (disconnected)
Wireless network connection (connected)
Wireless network connection (disconnected)
Description
Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless switch
on the device. Also identifies that one or more of the wireless
devices are on.
Indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.
Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected
to the network.
Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not
connected to a network.
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