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HP Compaq NC4400 Network Manual

HP Compaq NC4400 Network Manual

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Document Part Number: 384463-002
October 2005

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  • Page 1 Wireless (Select Models Only) Document Part Number: 384463-002 October 2005...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 Integrated wireless devices 2 Wireless controls Wireless button ......2–2 Wireless Assistant software (select models only) . . . 2–3 Operating system controls .

  • Page 3: Integrated Wireless Devices

    Integrated wireless devices Wireless technology makes a computer mobile by transmitting data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices: ■ Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras.
  • Page 4 ✎ Your computer may look different from the illustrations in this guide. The location and number of buttons, lights, and jacks vary by model. For more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless 1–2 Wireless (Select Models Only)

  • Page 5: Wireless Controls

    You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one of three methods: ■ Wireless button ■ Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ■ Operating system controls Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless controls 2–1...

  • Page 6: Wireless Button

    Wireless controls Wireless button Your computer has a wireless button 1 that will enable or disable all integrated wireless devices simultaneously. In addition, a wireless light 2 indicates the computer’s overall wireless state (enabled or disabled). The wireless light does not reflect the status of individual devices (unless the computer has only one wireless device).

  • Page 7: Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)

    You can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button or through the Setup Utility. ✎ You cannot use the wireless button to control the wireless devices if they have been disabled in the Setup Utility. For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant online Help. ✎...

  • Page 8: Operating System Controls

    Wireless controls When a wireless device is enabled, it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Once a wireless device is disabled, however, it must be enabled before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. To view the state of the wireless devices, place the pointer over the Wireless Assistant icon ( (at the far right of the taskbar) or open Wireless Assistant by...

  • Page 9: Bluetooth 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 ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ■ Imaging devices (printer, camera). ■...

  • Page 10: Wlan Devices (Select Models Only)

    With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network, which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. ✎ The terms wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably.

  • Page 11: Identifying A Wlan Device

    WLAN devices (select models only) Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of three IEEE physical layer industry standards: ■ 802.11b, the first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. ■...

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Wlan In Your Home

    Setting up a WLAN in your home Microsoft® Windows® XP supports WLAN with the Wireless Network Connection feature. In addition, on select computer models, Wireless Assistant provides a link to the Wireless Home Network Setup utility to help you set up your wireless network. To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment: ■...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Wlan In Your Home

    Refer to information from your ISP and the documentation included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment. ■ Access the information and Web site links provided in the Help and Support Center. ■ Refer to 4–4 http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless “Wireless controls.” Wireless (Select Models Only)

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Public Or Corporate Wlan

    Change the default network name (SSID) and password. ■ Use a firewall. ■ Set security on your Web browser. For more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless Wireless (Select Models Only) WLAN devices (select models only) (English only).

  • Page 15: Wwan Devices (Select Models Only

    Verizon Wireless, WWAN gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on the road, across town, or across the country. For information on configuring and using WWAN devices, refer http://www.hp.com/go/broadbandwireless Wireless (Select Models Only) 5–1...
  • Page 16 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. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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