HP Pavilion DV6833 User Manual
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- Page 1 Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide...
- Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: Product Notice
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. - Page 4 Product notice...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3 Using a WLAN Connecting to a WLAN ... 16 Roaming to another network ... 17 4 Using HP Broadband Wireless (select models only) 5 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ... 20 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ... -
Page 7: Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
● HP Broadband Wireless Module (WWAN device)—Provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator’s base station. Mobile network operators install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries. -
Page 8: Identifying Wireless And Network Status Icons
Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Name Description Wireless Identifies the location of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed (connected) and one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network. -
Page 9: Using The Wireless Controls
Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls... -
Page 10: Using The Wireless Button
Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on the computer. -
Page 11: Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. -
Page 12: Using Operating System Controls
Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For more information, refer to the user guide for your operating system. Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) -
Page 13: Setting Up A Wlan (Select Models Only)
Setting up a WLAN allows you to connect multiple computers together, share a printer, and access the Internet without using cables. To simplify the setup process, HP provides a downloadable Network Assistant that discovers your router and the wireless devices in your computer and sets up a secure WLAN in minutes. -
Page 14: Determining Wireless Hardware Requirements
Determining wireless hardware requirements Before setting up a WLAN, be sure to have the following: ● High-speed Internet connection, such as cable, DSL, or other broadband technology. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings. -
Page 15: Preparing The Router And The Computer
Preparing the router and the computer Since the HP Network Assistant is a Web-based application, you must use an Ethernet cable to establish a good Internet connection from your computer through a router and a modem to your ISP. NOTE: If you do not have an Internet connection, you must contact an ISP and set up your service before you can connect to the Internet. -
Page 16: Launching Network Assistant
Launching Network Assistant Be sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. Click Setup at the bottom of the window to launch Network Assistant. Click Next to begin the router identification process. Network Assistant will check your system, identify the router, and determine whether the router is connected to the Internet. -
Page 17: Configuring Router Settings
After Network Assistant checks your existing router configuration, it displays the basic wireless router settings. You may accept the existing values or you may enter new values. HP recommends that you enter new, unique Service Site Identifier (SSID) values. Type a unique name in the Network name box to identify the network. -
Page 18: Configuring Wireless Device Settings
Configuring wireless device settings After configuring the wireless router, Network Assistant will prompt you for permission to automatically apply the same network name and security settings to the WLAN device on your computer. Click Next, and Network Assistant will configure the wireless settings. During the configuration process, informational messages are displayed above the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. -
Page 19: Saving And Using The Wireless Setup Package
Saving and using the wireless setup package After Network Assistant completes the first connection, it prompts you for a decision about connecting other computers to your WLAN. ● Click the Save button to copy the PCConnect.exe setup wizard and your settings to a removable disc. -
Page 20: Protecting Your Wlan
Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack—it is essential to understand that WLANs are vulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. WLANs in public areas, or “hotspots,” like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security. New technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more secure and anonymous. -
Page 21: Using A Wlan
Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ●... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Wlan
Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: Be sure that the WLAN device is turned on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless light is off, press the wireless button. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are turned off. -
Page 23: Roaming To Another Network
Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer will be automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN. -
Page 24: Using Hp Broadband Wireless (Select Models Only)
Using HP Broadband Wireless (select models only) HP Broadband Wireless enables your computer to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than WLANs. Using HP Broadband Wireless requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which in most cases will be a mobile phone network operator. Coverage for HP Broadband Wireless is similar to mobile phone voice coverage. -
Page 25: Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ●... -
Page 26: Bluetooth And Internet Connection Sharing (Ics)
Internet using the Bluetooth network. HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet. The strength of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ●... -
Page 28: Cannot Connect To A Wlan
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. -
Page 29: Cannot Launch Wlan
Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. -
Page 30: Network Status Icon Is Not Displayed
The driver must be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. -
Page 31: Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for a network key or an SSID when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. You will need to have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. The SSID and WEP are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. -
Page 32: Wlan Connection Is Very Weak
WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ●... -
Page 33: Cannot Connect To The Wireless Router
Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, refer to the router user guide. -
Page 34: Cannot Connect To A Wireless Network Used Previously
Cannot connect to a wireless network used previously If you are unable to resolve the issue of a wireless connection that worked previously but does not work now, performing a system restore may be the final option. Microsoft® System Restore, if set up to do so, will create restore points automatically and periodically. -
Page 35: Index
11 wireless device settings 12 connecting to a WLAN 16 corporate WLAN connection 16 DSL modem 9 encryption 14 firewall 14 HP Broadband Wireless Module 18 icons network status 2, 24 wireless 2 interference, minimizing 26 minimizing interference 26...