Connecting To A Wlan; Using Wireless Security Features - HP Pavilion DV2500 User Manual

Connecting to a WLAN

To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
Verify that the WLAN device is turned on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless light is off
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(amber), slide the wireless switch.
Open Connect to a Network by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Connect to.
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Select your wireless network in the list, and then type the network security key, if required.
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or network. A list of options will be displayed that includes manually searching for and
connecting to a network, as well as creating a new network connection.
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implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural
barriers such as walls and floors.
More information about using a WLAN is available through the following resources:
Information from your ISP and the user guide included with your wireless router and other WLAN
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equipment
Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support
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For a list of public WLANs near you, contact your ISP or search the Web. Web sites that list public WLANs
include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Check with each
public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements.
For additional information on connecting your computer to a corporate WLAN, contact your network
administrator or IT department.

Using wireless security features

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your
network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-
Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
When setting up a network, you should use one or more of the following security measures:
Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router.
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Change the default network name (SSID) and password.
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Use a firewall.
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● Set security on your Web browser.
For more information about WLAN security, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help
and Support.
If you don't see the network you want to connect to, click Set up a connection
The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN
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