Creating a Wireless Home Network
Enjoy the convenience of staying connected to your family, friends, office and the Internet from virtually anywhere in your home-without wires!1 You can create a wireless network with multiple computers in your home in just a few simple steps.

Why go wireless?

  • Clear the clutter of cables and wired connections.
  • Share Internet access with multiple PCs in your home.
  • Save money—you need only one Internet connection.
  • Easily share files among your networked PCs.

What you need to create your network

  • Broadband Internet connection
  • Wireless router
  • Wireless-enabled PCs

How to set up a wireless network

To get your wireless network set up, you can call your Internet service provider, use HP Total Care's Wireless Home Network Service"); HP Total Care's Wireless Home Network Service or follow the steps below.

1. Connect your broadband Internet connection to your wireless router.
2. Install the wireless router software on your PC to set up your network.
3. Connect your PC with the wireless signal and surf away!

Enjoy the freedom of going wireless

Once you've set up your wireless home network, you'll love being able to access the Internet and your files throughout your home on multiple PCs.

Securing your wireless home network

A lack of cables doesn't mean your computers are less secure. It's easy to set up and maintain a secure wireless home network. To learn more, read 10 Steps to Securing Your Wireless Network.

1 Wireless access point and Internet service required; not included.
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