HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 and Windows Vista

2 Networking (select models only)
Your computer supports two types of Internet access:
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Wireless—Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2.
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Wired—Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 9.
NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet.
Creating a wireless connection
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
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Wireless local area network (WLAN) device
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HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device)
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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 status icons
Windows® 7
Icon Name Description
Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are off.
HP Connection Manager
(select models only)
Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create and manage
WWAN connections (select models only), and monitor the status of WLAN
and Bluetooth connections.
Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to the network.
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