Configuring a wireless router, Protecting your wlan, Connecting to a wlan – HP 245 G3 Notebook PC User Manual

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For help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your

ISP.

Configuring a wireless router

For help in setting up a wireless router, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or

your ISP.

NOTE:

It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by

using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the

Internet, disconnect the cable, and access the Internet through your wireless network.

Protecting your WLAN

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

your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and

airports may not provide any security. If you are concerned about the security of your computer when

connected to a hotspot, limit your network activities to email that is not confidential and basic Internet

surfing.
Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected

signals. Take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:

●

Use a firewall.
A firewall checks both information and requests that are sent to your network, and discards any

suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some networks use a

combination of both types.

●

Use wireless encryption.
Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over

the network. For more information, see Help and Support.

Connecting to a WLAN

To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:

Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is white. If the wireless

light is off, press the wireless button.

NOTE:

The wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.

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

Select your WLAN from the list.

Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the

code, and then click OK to complete the connection.

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing

Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed,

allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network

connection.

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