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NOTE: When you are setting up internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
internet service provider (ISP). To purchase internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP
will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and
test the internet service.
1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2. On the taskbar, select the network status icon to open the Quick Settings menu. Select the arrow
next to the wireless icon, and the connect to one of the available networks.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code,
and then select Next to complete the connection.
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you might be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN that you want to connect to:
1. On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select Network and Internet
settings.
2. Select Wi-Fi, and then select Show available known networks.
3. Connect to one of the available networks.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, right-click the network status icon at the far right of the 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 HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)
Your HP Mobile Broadband computer has built-in support for mobile broadband service. Your new
computer, when used with a mobile operator’s network, gives you the freedom to connect to the internet,
send email, or connect to your corporate network without the need for Wi-Fi hotspots.
You might need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI number, MEID number, or both to activate mobile
broadband service. The number might be printed on a label located on the bottom of your computer,
inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back of the display.
Locating mobile operator settings
To locate mobile operator settings:
1. On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon.
2. Select Network and Internet settings.
3. Under the Network & Internet section, select Cellular, and then, under More cellular settings select
Mobile operator settings.
Some mobile network operators require the use of a subscriber identity module (SIM) card. A SIM card
contains basic information about you, such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network
information. Some computers include a SIM card that is preinstalled. If the SIM card is not preinstalled, it
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Chapter 4 Connecting to a network
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