To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1.
Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.
Select the network status icon in the taskbar, and then connect to one of the available networks.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the code, and
then tap Next to complete the connection.
NOTE:
If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:
If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Windows desktop, tap and hold the
network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Tap Set up a new connection
or network. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network
or to create a new network connection.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, tap the network status icon in the notification area, 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 tablet has built-in support for mobile broadband service. Your new tablet, when
used with a mobile operator’s network, gives you the freedom to connect to the Internet, send e-mail, or
connect to your corporate network without the need for Wi-Fi hotspots.
NOTE:
If your tablet includes HP Mobile Connect, the instructions in this section do not apply. See
Mobile Connect (select products only) on page 20
You might need the HP Mobile Broadband Module IMEI and/or MEID number to activate mobile broadband
service. The number is located on the back of the tablet.
– Or –
You can find the number following these steps:
1.
From the taskbar, select the network status icon.
2.
Select View Connection Settings.
3.
Under the Mobile broadband section, select the network status icon.
Some mobile network operators require the use of a SIM card. A SIM card contains basic information about
you, such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Some tablets include a
SIM card that is preinstalled. If the SIM card is not preinstalled, it may be provided in the HP Mobile Broadband
information provided with your tablet or the mobile network operator may provide it separately from the
tablet.
For information about installing a SIM card, see
Installing a micro SIM card (select products only)
.
For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network
operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your tablet.
Connecting to a wireless network
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