Using A Wlan; Connecting To An Existing Wlan - HP Mini CQ10-900 User Manual

Using a WLAN

A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of
other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
NOTE: When creating a wireless connection or allowing access to users in a network, you are
prompted for the root password.

Connecting to an existing WLAN

1. Turn on the computer.
2. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
NOTE:
location of the wireless light on your computer, and refer to
for information on identifying the location of the wireless key.
3. Click the Network Connection icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Available wireless networks are listed under Wireless Networks.
4. Click the desired wireless network.
If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security code.
Type the code, and then click OK to complete the connection.
NOTE:
Connection icon and select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network. Enter the ESSID
information, and set encryption parameters.
NOTE:
wireless router or access point.
If you do not see the network you want to connect to, right-click the Network Connection icon in
the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and click Edit Connections.
14 Chapter 3 Networking
Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3
To connect to a network that is not automatically detected, click the Network
If no WLANs are listed, and your network is not hidden, you are out of range of a
for information on identifying the
Using the action keys on page 20