Using A Wlan; Connecting To An Existing Wlan - HP Laptop 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. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
NOTE:
location of the wireless button and wireless light on your computer.
2. Click the Network Connection icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Available wireless networks are listed under Wireless Networks.
3. 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 are within range of an access point or wireless router,
verify that the wireless card is active by pressing the wireless button.
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.
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
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