HP C7280 User Guide - Page 41

Finish setup 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 To set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated See this section: wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you need to do the following: First, collect all of the required materials. "What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network" on page 40 Next, connect the HP All-in-One to the wireless "Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN router, and run the Wireless Setup Wizard. 802.11 network" on page 40 Finally, install the software. "Install the software for a network connection" on page 46 What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following: ❑ A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point. ❑ A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP All-in-One on. ❑ Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL. If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ❑ Network name (SSID). ❑ WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed). Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One to your network. You can also use SecureEasySetup, if your wireless router or access point 40 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One