Network Connections; Connecting To A Wireless Network; Using The Network And Wireless Controls; Connecting To A Wlan - HP ELITE X3 User Manual

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Network connections

NOTE: Contact your IT administrator for proxy settings, VPN configurations, or other network connection
requirements.

Connecting to a wireless network

Your device may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
WLAN device—Connects the device to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi
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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, the mobile wireless device in your device
communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
Mobile broadband module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that gives you wireless
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connectivity over a much larger area. Mobile network operators install base stations (similar to cell
phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states,
regions, or even countries.
Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
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devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device
communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically
within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.

Using the network and wireless controls

The Network & wireless option allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, create a
mobile hotspot, and see your data usage.
To use network and wireless controls, follow these steps:
1.
On your device, swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap
2. Tap Network & wireless, and then select an option to continue.
NOTE: For additional help, refer to the Get Started app; this app requires an Internet connection. Swipe left
from the right edge of the Start screen to display all apps, and then tap Get Started. Tap
topics, and then tap Get connected.

Connecting to a WLAN

NOTE: When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will
help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the
Internet service.
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.
On your device, swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap
All settings.
, tap Browse
All settings.
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