Connecting To A Network - HP Pavilion All-in-One MS200 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Connecting to a network

This section describes connecting to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection.
 Your computer supports a wireless or wired LAN that connects to other devices, such as
a printer.
 The network connection to the Internet is usually through a broadband modem (digital
subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which requires a separate subscription.
Wireless access point and Internet service are required and are not included. First-time
wireless network installation requires that you:
1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP).
2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be provided by the ISP.
3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is required.
Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection
The Ethernet connection may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card,
or NIC. It provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast
Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN,
you can connect to the Internet through the network.
1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the
computer, and to the network router or LAN device.
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LAN
A
2 With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector
for the status:
 ACTIVITY — Lit yellow during network data transfer activity
 LINK — Lit green when there is a valid network connection
Setting up a wireless network connection
(Select models only)
 You can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b or
802.11g.
 You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection. Consult your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) for further information.
 To verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly, see
"Checking the wireless LAN device installation" on page 10.
For more information about setting up a wireless network, click Start, click Help and
Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box and
press Enter.
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