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Networking (select models only), Wireless connections, Creating a wireless connection – HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC User Manual

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Networking (select models only)

Your computer supports 2 types of Internet access:

Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection.

Wired—You can access the Internet by dialing in to a service provider or by connecting to a wired
network.

Wireless connections

Creating a wireless connection

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

HP Mobile Broadband Module

Bluetooth® device

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 lights and the wireless button 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 connections

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