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Chapter 1 e. In the Network key box, type a WEP key that has exactly 5 or exactly 13 alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter ABCDEF1234567. (12345 and ABCDE are examples only. Select a combination of your choice.) Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the WEP key. A HEX WEP key must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption. f. In the Confirm network key box, type the same WEP key you typed in the previous step. NOTE: You must remember the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters. If you enter your WEP key incorrectly on the product, the wireless connection will fail. g. Write down the WEP key exactly as you typed it, including uppercase and lowercase letters. h. Select the check box for This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. i. Click OK to close the Wireless network properties window, and then click OK again. j. Click OK again to close the Wireless Network Properties Connection window. Create a network profile for other operating systems If you have an operating system other than Windows Vista or Windows XP, HP recommends that you use the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your computer's list of programs. Using the LAN card configuration program, create a network profile that has the following values: • Network name (SSID): Mynetwork (example only) NOTE: You should create a network name that is unique and easy for you to remember. Just remember that the network name is case-sensitive. Therefore, you must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase. • Communication mode: Ad Hoc • Encryption: enabled Connect to a wireless ad hoc network The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One directly to your computer for an ad-hoc wireless network. Network setup 6 Network setup

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e
.
In the
Network key
box, type a WEP key that has
exactly
5 or
exactly
13
alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you
might enter
ABCDE
or
12345
. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter
ABCDEF1234567
. (12345 and ABCDE are examples only. Select a combination
of your choice.)
Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the WEP key. A HEX
WEP key must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit
encryption.
f
.
In the
Confirm network key
box, type the same WEP key you typed in the
previous step.
NOTE:
You must remember the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase
(small) letters. If you enter your WEP key incorrectly on the product, the
wireless connection will fail.
g
.
Write down the WEP key exactly as you typed it, including uppercase and
lowercase letters.
h
.
Select the check box for
This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network;
wireless access points are not used
.
i
.
Click
OK
to close the
Wireless network properties
window, and then click
OK
again.
j
.
Click
OK
again to close the
Wireless Network Properties Connection
window.
Create a network profile for other operating systems
If you have an operating system other than Windows Vista or Windows XP, HP
recommends that you use the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN
card. To find the configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your
computer's list of programs.
Using the LAN card configuration program, create a network profile that has the following
values:
•
Network name (SSID)
: Mynetwork (example only)
NOTE:
You should create a network name that is unique and easy for you to
remember. Just remember that the network name is case-sensitive. Therefore,
you must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase.
•
Communication mode
: Ad Hoc
•
Encryption
: enabled
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network
The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to
connect the HP All-in-One directly to your computer for an ad-hoc wireless network.
Chapter 1
6
Network setup
Network setup