Connecting to a wlan – HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b041dx User Manual

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Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the

network. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and

Support.

Connecting to a WLAN

To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:

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

wireless light is amber, press the wireless button.

From the Desktop, tap or click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the

taskbar.

Select your WLAN from the list.

Select Next.

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

code, and then select 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, from the Desktop, right-click the

network status icon. On models with a touch screen, press and hold the network status icon. Then

select Open Network and Sharing Center. Select 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.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification

area, at the far right of the Desktop taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.

NOTE:

The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN

implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural

barriers such as walls and floors.

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable

connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:

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Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)

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Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)

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Imaging devices (printer, camera)

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Audio devices (headset, speakers)

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Mouse

Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network

(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the

Bluetooth software Help.

Chapter 3 Connecting to a network