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Parameter | Description |
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Total Packets | The number of packets transmitted by the HP |
transmitted | error since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All- |
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| switching network, it is broken up into packets. Each packet contains |
| the destination address as well as the data. |
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Total Packets | The number of packets received by the HP |
received | since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP |
| One is turned off. |
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Wireless (802.11) network settings
The following table describes the 802.11 wireless settings shown on the network configuration page.
Network
Parameter
Hardware Address (MAC)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default
Gateway
Description
The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-
Note Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you register the MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation.
This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can also set up a static IP address, though this is not recommended.
Note Manually assigning an invalid IP address during installation will prevent your network components from seeing the HP
A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to make an additional network available as part of a larger network. Subnets are specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines which of the HP
Note It is recommended that the HP
A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. A node in this instance can be a computer or some other device.
Note The address of the default gateway is assigned by the installation software.
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