HP C8180 Windows Help - Page 36
Wireless ad hoc network setup, Wireless Setup Wizard, Related topics - windows 8
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Finish setup 4. Touch Wireless Setup Wizard. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts on the display to complete the connection. 6. When the HP All-in-One connects successfully to the network, go to your computer to install the software on each computer that will use the network. NOTE: If the connection fails, the wireless router or access point might have timed out after you activated SecureEasySetup. Repeat the above task, ensuring that you complete the steps on the control panel of the HP All-in-One immediately after pressing the button on the wireless router or access point. Related topics "Install the software for a network connection" on page 39 Wireless ad hoc network setup Use this section if you want to connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless-capable computer without using a wireless router or access point. NOTE: An ad hoc connection is available if you do not have a wireless router or access point. However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of network security, and slower network performance than with a wireless router or access point. In order to connect the HP All-in-One to your computer (ad hoc), you need to create an ad hoc network profile on your computer. This includes choosing a network name (SSID) and WEP security (optional but recommended) for your ad hoc network. To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad See this section: hoc network, you need to do the following: First, collect all of the required materials. "What you need for an ad hoc network" on page 36 Next, prepare your computer by creating a network profile. "Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer" on page 36 "Create a network profile for other operating systems" on page 37 Next, run the Wireless Setup Wizard. "Connect to a wireless ad hoc network" on page 37 Connect to a network 35