Connecting To An Existing Wlan - HP Notebook Getting Started Manual

Connecting to an existing WLAN

Windows 7
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
3. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
4. Select a network to connect to.
5. Click Connect.
6. 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:
NOTE:
Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You
can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network
connection.
Windows Vista
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
3. Select Start > Connect to.
4. Select your WLAN from the list.
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If the network is unsecured, a warning is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to accept the
warning and complete the connection.
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If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security
code. Type the code, and then click Connect to complete the connection.
NOTE:
NOTE:
of available networks is displayed. You can choose to connect to an existing network or you can
create a new network connection.
After the connection is made, you can place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
NOTE:
implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural
barriers such as walls and floors.
If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing
If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Show all connections. A list
The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN
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