HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation - Manual (Page 28)

To view the state of the wireless devices, follow either of these steps:
● Position the cursor over the wireless icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
– or –
● Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.
For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:
1. Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.
2. 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® Network Connections allows you to set up a connection, connect
to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
▲ To access Network Connections, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections.
For more information, refer to Help and Support. Select Start > Help and Support.
Using a WLAN device (select models only)
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.
● 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.
● 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).
16 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network