Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Switch or Key
• Method 2 of 3: On Windows 8
• Method 3 of 3: On Windows 7 / Vista
• Tips

This article will show you how to enable the wireless LAN module on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) laptop.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Switch or Key

1. 1 Turn on your laptop.
2. 2 Find the switch to turn on the wireless network. Most HP notebook computers have this switch; it is located on the front or side of the laptop. If the switch isn't there, look for it above the keyboard or as a function key at the top of the keyboard.
   • The switch is marked with an antenna that emits signals.
3. 3 Slide the switch to the "Enable" position. The switch LED will change from yellow to blue to indicate that the wireless network is enabled.

Method 2 of 3: On Windows 8

1. 1 Press the Windows key. The Start menu will open.
2. 2 Enter “wireless network” (without quotes). A search bar will open in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. 3 Click Change Wireless Settings. This option will appear in the search results.
4. 4 Click Turn Wireless Devices On / Off.
5. 5 Move the slider next to Wireless Network to the On position. The laptop can now be connected to the wireless network.

Method 3 of 3: On Windows 7 / Vista

1. 1 Open the start menu. It is located in the lower left corner of the screen.
2. 2 Click Control Panel.
3. 3 Click on Network and Internet.
4. 4 Click Network and Sharing Center.
5. 5 Click Change adapter settings. It's on the left side of the Control Panel.
6. 6 Right click on Wireless.
7. 7 Click Enable. The laptop can now be connected to the wireless network.

Tips

• If the laptop does not connect to the wireless network when you turn it on, turn off the laptop, and then unplug the router and modem from the Internet and power supplies. 30 seconds later, plug your router and modem into power and internet, then turn on your laptop and try to connect to your wireless network.