HP 3310 User Guide - Page 63

Chapter 4 The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network include: ● Advanced network security ● Enhanced reliability ● Network flexibility ● Better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode ● Shared Broadband Internet access ● HP Instant Share feature is enabled (with Broadband Internet access such as cable modem or DSL) To set up your HP All-in-One on a wireless infrastructure network, you need to do the following: ● First, collect all of the required materials, as explained in the next section, What you need for a wireless infrastructure network. ● Next, connect your HP All-in-One to the access point and run the Wireless Setup Wizard. See Connect to a wireless infrastructure network. ● Finally, install the software, as explained in Install the software for a network connection. What you need for a wireless infrastructure network To connect your HP All-in-One to a wireless network, you will need the following: ❑ A wireless 802.11b or g network that includes a wireless access point. Note If you are a Mac owner, Apple sells an easy-to-configure access point called AirPort. AirPort has to be connected to a Mac, but it accepts signals from any 802.11b-compatible wireless network device whether PC or Mac-based. ❑ A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). You can use either an Ethernet (wired) connection or a wireless connection from the computer to the access point. If you want to use an Ethernet connection to your access point, follow the directions in Wired network setup. 60 HP Photosmart 3300 All-in-One series Network setup