HP Photosmart C4380 Basics Guide - Page 7

2 Network setup This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view and manage network settings. For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use a wireless router or access point (802.11) to connect the HP All-in-One and the other network elements. When network elements are connected through a wireless router or access point, this is called an infrastructure network. If you connect the HP All-in-One directly to a wireless-capable computer, without using a wireless router or access point, this is known as an ad hoc network. You might only be able to connect to one wireless device at a time with an ad hoc connection. 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 If you want to: See this section: Connect to a wireless network with a wireless "Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network router (infrastructure). setup" on page 5 Connect directly to a wireless-capable computer without a wireless router (ad-hoc). "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 7 Add connections to more computers on the network. "Connect to additional computers on a network" on page 10 Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection. NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if you first installed the HP All-in-One with a USB connection, and you now want to change to a wireless network connection. "Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection" on page 10 Find troubleshooting information. "Wireless setup troubleshooting" on page 25 Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup Use this section if you want to connect the HP All-in-One to a computer on a wireless network using a wireless router or access point (802.11). HP recommends this method. Network setup Network setup 5