HP 8530w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation User Manual

2Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other
computers 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 computers 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 computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional
pieces of hardware or software.
To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through
a service provider or a public or corporate network).
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HP 8530w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation Specifications

General

Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR2
Battery Life	Up to 4 hours
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Display	15.4-inch
Storage	Up to 320GB HDD
Operating System	Windows Vista Business
Weight	6.1 lbs (2.77 kg)
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Ports	3 USB 2.0, 1 eSATA, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 ExpressCard/54
Wireless	Intel WiFi Link 5300, Bluetooth 2.0
Audio	Integrated stereo speakers, integrated microphone
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet