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Set up a wireless LAN - overview

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Set up a wireless LAN

Overview

This How-to Guide walks you through the steps you need to take to evaluate the role wireless networking technologies might play in your organization's overall networking solution. It will also help you understand what takes to implement a wireless networking solution within your organization. In addition, you'll learn about simple LAN (local area network) configurations, how to set up a simple WLAN (wireless local area network) and enable printing on the WLAN. The sections of the guide include:
•  Understand it: learn more about the benefits of wireless networking and how it can help you save money and be more productive.
•  Plan it: evaluate your current business activities and network usage to identify areas that might benefit from wireless connectivity. Then, create a plan for integrating wireless connectivity into your wired infrastructure.
•  Do it: walk through the general steps required for setting up a WLAN. This section shows you exactly what it takes to get your solution up and running.
•  Use it: use your new wireless connectivity to be more productive and efficient. Learn what security measures you should take to protect your wireless communications as effectively as you protect your wired communications.
•  Buy it: shop for the products that can help you implement your WLAN solution.
•  Next: Understand it

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Set up a wireless LAN

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The HP Learning Center offers a variety of courses related to wireless networking. Visit it today and look for:
Wireless networking solutions
The wireless mobile office
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