HP Pavilion MS214 Getting Started page 14

Checking the wireless LAN device installation
You can verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly by
using the Windows operating system Device Manager:
1 Click the Start button.
2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to
open the Device Manager window.
3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN
device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11.
NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated
WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed.
4 Click the Start button.
5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Start Search box, and then click Network
and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window.
6 Click Connect to a network, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Using wireless security features
When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security
features to protect the network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels
are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
When setting up a network, use one or more of the following security measures:
Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router.
Change the default network name (SSID) and password.
Set up a firewall.
Set security on your Web browser.
10 Getting Started (features vary by model)