HP Compaq NX5000 Startup Manual page 15

Using a Wireless LAN Utility in Windows 2000
Windows 2000 does not provide an automatic wireless network
configuration utility through the operating system. The WLAN
utility provided by HP on your notebook must be used for
wireless connections.
Using a Wireless LAN Utility in Windows XP
Windows XP provides an automatic wireless network
configuration utility through the operating system. This utility is
enabled by default. However, if your notebook is equipped with a
WLAN device installed by HP, you may prefer to use the utility
designed to work with it instead of using the Windows XP utility.
For more information about using this Windows XP utility, refer
to Windows Help and Support.
For more information about the advantages of using the utility
provided by HP, refer to the following section.
Advantages of the HP WLAN Utility
The HP WLAN utility has advanced capabilities that enhance the
use of your wireless device. This utility works in an integrated
fashion with your WLAN device to configure and to manage your
wireless network. It is also compatible with Cisco standards and
legacy operating systems. This utility is required for use of the
WLAN device with Windows 2000 and for support of Cisco
Client Extensions in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Disabling the Windows XP Automatic Wireless
Network Configuration Utility
By default, the Windows XP automatic wireless network
configuration utility will attempt to configure your wireless
connection. If you do not wish to use the Windows XP utility,
you must disable it as follows:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections.
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