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HP Notebook User Manual

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Startup

The HP setup and configuration utility supports legacy operating
systems and Cisco Compatible Extension program features. The
Cisco Compatible Extensions program for WLAN devices
assures compatibility between Cisco Aironet WLAN products
and certain notebook models through extensive independent
testing. Because a Cisco Compatible wireless device is IEEE
802.11 compliant and WiFi certified, it is fully compatible with
other WiFi certified products.

For optimal wireless device functionality, HP recommends that
you set up the device using the HP setup and configuration
utility.

To set up a wireless LAN device using the default Windows
XP wireless network connection utility:

1. Press the wireless device button. (The wireless device

light turns on.)

2. Follow the instructions available through Start >

Windows Help and Support.

To set up a wireless LAN device using the HP setup and
configuration utility, you must first disable the Windows XP
wireless network connection utility, then install the HP setup
and configuration utility.

1. To disable the Windows XP wireless network

connection utility:

a. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet

Connections > Network Connections.

b. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then

select Properties.

c. On the Wireless Networks tab, clear the Use

Windows to configure my wireless network settings
check box.

d. Select OK.

The Windows XP wireless network connection utility remains
disabled until you enable it again.

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