HP Pavilion DV2501, Pavilion DV2502, Pavilion DV2503 User Manual

Wireless (Select Models Only)

User Guide

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
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The information contained herein is subject to
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or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: April 2007

Document Part Number: 444395-001

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available
on your computer.

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Table of contents

1 About integrated wireless devices

2 Using the wireless controls

Using the wireless switch .......................................................................................................... 3

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) .................................................................. 4

Using operating system controls ................................................................................................. 4

3 Using WLAN devices (select models only)

Setting up a WLAN .................................................................................................................. 6

Connecting to a WLAN ............................................................................................................ 7

Using wireless security features .................................................................................................. 7

Identifying a WLAN device ....................................................................................................... 8

4 Using HP Broadband Wireless (select models only)

Inserting a SIM ...................................................................................................................... 10

Removing a SIM .................................................................................................................... 12

5 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

Index ................................................................................................................................. 15

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About integrated wireless devices

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped
with one or more of the following wireless devices:

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Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks
(commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home,
and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN,
each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

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HP Broadband Wireless Module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides
access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each
mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator’s base station. Mobile network operators
install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas,
effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.

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devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each
device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—
typically within 33 feet of each other.

For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help
and Support.

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Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled