Creating A Wireless Connection; Identifying Wireless Icons And Controls; Identifying Wireless And Network Status Icons - HP TouchSmart TM2-1071 User Manual

Creating a wireless connection

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●
Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi 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, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access
point.
●
HP Mobile Broadband Module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that 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.
● Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
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.
For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in
Help and Support.

Identifying wireless icons and controls

Identifying wireless and network status icons

Icon
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Name
Wireless (connected)
Wireless (disconnected)
HP Connection Manager
Network status
Description
Identifies the location of the wireless light and the
and button on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless
Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or
more of the wireless devices are on.
Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and
indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.
Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create
a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select
models only).
Indicates the status of network connections, both wired and
wireless.
When you move the mouse pointer over the icons, more
detailed information is displayed.
wireless key