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Using HP Wireless Assistant software
A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is
disabled by Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using
Wireless Assistant.
NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a
network.
To view the state of the wireless devices, position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
NOTE: To display the wireless icon, click the Show hidden icons icon ( < or << ) in the notification
area.
If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to change
Wireless Assistant properties:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > HP Wireless Assistant .
2. Click Properties .
3. Select the check box next to Wireless Assistant icon in notification area .
4. Click Apply .
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.
You can use the properties dialog box in Wireless Assistant to show the on/off controls for each installed
wireless device and control the devices separately. To show the on/off controls:
1. Double-click the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
2. Click Properties .
3. Select the Independent controls for installed wireless devices check box, and then click
Apply .
4. Click Turn off or Turn on to control each wireless device separately.
Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other
devices 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.
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A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of devices and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.
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A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and
wired devices to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces
of hardware or software.
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