HP Photosmart C7100 Basics Guide - Page 16

Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup, Setup Assistant - software mac

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Network setup 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete all the installation steps, including the Setup Assistant. When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One is ready for use. 7. To test your network connection, go to your Mac and print a self-test report to the HP All-in-One. Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use a wireless access point (802.11) to connect the HP All-in-One and the other network elements. When network elements are connected through an access point, this is called an infrastructure network (a wireless network without an access point is called an ad hoc network). 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 Photosmart Share feature is enabled (with Broadband Internet access such as cable modem or DSL) Basics Guide 13

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6.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete all the installation steps, including
the
Setup Assistant
.
When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One is ready for use.
7.
To test your network connection, go to your Mac and print a self-test report to the
HP All-in-One.
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup
For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use
a wireless access point (802.11) to connect the HP All-in-One and the other network
elements. When network elements are connected through an access point, this is called
an
infrastructure
network (a wireless network without an access point is called an
ad
hoc
network).
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 Photosmart Share feature is enabled (with Broadband Internet access such as
cable modem or DSL)
Basics Guide
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Network setup