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Connecting to a wireless network

Using wireless devices

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be

equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●

Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area

networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices,

your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities.

In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access

point.

●

HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device

that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a

WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator’s base station. Mobile

network operators install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large

geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.

●

Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled

devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each

device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—

typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.

The computer supports the following IEEE 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.

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802.11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g

WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on the same

network.

For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in

Help and Support.

Identifying wireless and network icons

Icon Name Description

Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key

on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the

computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are

on.

Wireless

(disconnected)

Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and

indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.

HP Connection

Manager

Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a

connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only).

Wireless network

connection

(connected)

Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the

network.

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