HP Compaq NC6000 Startup Manual page 13

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Using Wireless LAN Utilities in Windows XP
An automatic wireless network configuration utility is available
on notebooks with Windows XP. This utility is enabled by
default. However, if your notebook is equipped with an
HP-installed WLAN device, you may prefer to use the utility
designed to work with it instead of using the Windows utility.
For more information about using the Windows automatic
wireless network configuration utility, refer to Windows Help
and Support.
For more information about the advantages of using HP-provided
utilities, refer to the following section. For information about
installing an HP-provided utility, refer to the Wireless LAN Utility
Installation Instructions provided with your notebook.
Understanding the Advantages of
HP-Provided WLAN Utilities
The HP-provided utilities have advanced capabilities that
enhance the use of your wireless device. These utilities work in
a more integrated fashion with your wireless device to configure
and manage your wireless network. They are also compatible
with Cisco standards and legacy operating systems.
Disabling the Automatic Wireless Network
Configuration Utility
By default, the Windows automatic wireless network
configuration utility will attempt to configure your wireless
connection. If you do not wish to use the automatic wireless
network configuration utility, you must disable it by following
these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections.
2. Right click Wireless Network Connection, then select
Properties.
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