Using hp connection manager (select models only), Using operating system controls, Using a wlan – HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC User Manual

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For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:

Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center.

Click the Help button.

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using the HP Mobile Broadband device in
your computer (select models only).

To start Connection Manager, click the Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager.

For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.

Using operating system controls

Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless
connection. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up
a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair
network problems.

To access the Network and Sharing Center, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet >
Network and Sharing Center.

For more information, refer to Help and Support. Select Start > Help and Support.

Using a WLAN

With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other
computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

NOTE:

The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.

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A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.

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A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and
wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional
pieces of hardware or software.

NOTE:

To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure

(provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network).

Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)