HP EliteBook 2740p Base Model Tablet PC User Manual download pdf (Page 37)

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect

your network from unauthorized access. The common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Because wireless radio signals travel outside the

network, other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals and either connect to your network

(uninvited) or capture information being sent across it. However, you can take precautions to protect

your WLAN:

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Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security

Many wireless base stations, gateways, and routers provide built-in security features such as

wireless security protocols and firewalls. With the correct wireless transmitter, you can protect

your network from the most common wireless security risks.

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Work behind a firewall

A firewall is a barrier that checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network

and then discards any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in many varieties, both software

and hardware. Some networks use a combination of both types.

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Use wireless encryption

A variety of sophisticated encryption protocols is available for your WLAN. Find the solution that

works best for your network security:

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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that uses a WEP key to

encode or encrypt all network data before it is transmitted. Usually, you can allow the

network to assign the WEP key. Alternatively, you can set up your own key, generate a

different key, or choose other advanced options. Without the correct key, others will not be

able to use the WLAN.

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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt

data that is transmitted over the network. However, instead of using one static security key

for encryptions as WEP does, WPA uses temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) to

dynamically generate a new key for every packet. It also generates different sets of keys for

each computer on the network.

Connecting to a WLAN

To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:

1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is blue. If the wireless light is

amber, press the wireless button.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.

2. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

3. Select your WLAN from the list.

4. Click Connect.

If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security key,

which is a security code. Type the code, and then click OK to complete the connection.

NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point.

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