HP C6150 manual Connect to a wireless ad hoc network, Communication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabled

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Network setup

Chapter 2

Using the LAN card configuration program, create a network profile that has the following values:

●Network name (SSID): Mynetwork (example only)

●Communication mode: Ad Hoc

●Encryption: enabled

Note You should create a network name that is not the same as the example shown here, such as your initials. Just remember that the network name is case-sensitive. Therefore, you must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase.

Connect to a wireless ad hoc network

You can use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless ad hoc network.

To connect to a wireless ad hoc network

1.On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.

2.Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.

3.Press to highlight Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.

This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard. The setup wizard searches for available networks, and then displays a list of detected network names (SSIDs). The infrastructure networks appear first in the list, followed by available ad hoc networks. The networks with the strongest signal appear first, the weakest appear last.

4.On the display, look for the network name you created on your computer (for example, Mynetwork).

5.Use the arrow buttons to highlight the network name, and then press OK. If you found your network name and selected it, go on to step 6.

If you do not see your network name in the list

a.Select Enter a New Network Name (SSID). The visual keyboard appears.

b.Enter the SSID. Use the arrow buttons on the HP All-in-One control panel to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard, and then press OK to select it.

Note You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.

c.When you are finished entering the new SSID, use the arrow buttons to highlight Done on the visual keyboard, and then press OK.

d.Press until Ad Hoc is highlighted, and then press OK.

e.Pressuntil Yes, my network uses WEP encryption is highlighted, and then press OK. The visual keyboard displays.

If you do not want to use WEP encryption, pressuntil No, my network does not use encryption is highlighted, and then press OK. Go to step 7.

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Contents HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Basics Guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents Index Scan Print photosPrint from your computer CopyLabel Description HP All-in-One at a glanceControl panel features Label Name and Description Use the HP Photosmart software HP Photosmart Mac Help appears Access the onscreen HelpFind more information See this section Wired network setupIf you want to Connect the HP All-in-One to the network What you need for a wired networkTo connect the HP All-in-One to the network Install the software for a network connectionTo install the Mac HP All-in-One software To install the Windows HP All-in-One softwareWhat you need for an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network Integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network setupTo connect the HP All-in-One with the Wireless Setup Wizard Connect to an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 networkIf you do not see your network name in the list Prepare a Windows XP computer Wireless ad hoc network setupWhat you need for an ad hoc network To create a network profile To disable LAN connections with Windows XPTo prepare your computer On the Windows Control Panel, click Security CenterTo create a new network profile Prepare a MacClick Show Options Create a network profile for other operating systemsSelect Create Network… To connect to a wireless ad hoc network Connect to a wireless ad hoc networkCommunication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabled Connect to additional computers on a network To run the Wireless Setup Wizard Manage your network settingsChange basic network settings from the control panel Turn the wireless radio on and off To view and print the network settingsRestore network defaults To restore network defaultsAutomatic Full Half Use the Embedded Web Server IP Address Subnet Mask Default GatewayAccess the Embedded Web Server To access the Embedded Web ServerGeneral network settings Network configuration page definitionsUse the Embedded Web Server setup wizard To access the Embedded Web Server setup wizardParameter Wired 802.3 network settingsWhen you use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a Wireless 802.11 network settings Plugged in and connected to an active network Ssid Parameter Bluetooth settings Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system Set up the HP All-in-One for faxingUSA Choose the correct fax setup for your home or officeSelect your fax setup case Recommended fax setup for serial-type phone systems Other equipment/ services sharing your fax lineRecommended fax setup for parallel-type phone systems Machine ServiceNot applicable Up modem, and answeringBack view of the HP All-in-One Case B Set up the HP All-in-One with DSLTo set up the HP All-in-One with a separate fax line Case a Separate fax line no voice calls receivedTo set up the HP All-in-One with DSL Fax setup To set up the HP All-in-One with a distinctive ring service Case D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same lineCase E Shared voice/fax line To set up the HP All-in-One with a shared voice/fax lineCase F Shared voice/fax line with voice mail To set up the HP All-in-One with a computer dial-up modem To set up the HP All-in-One with voice mailCase H Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem Example of a parallel splitter Fax setup Answering machine Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machineFax setup Example of a parallel splitter Fax setup Example of a parallel splitter Set the answer mode Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxesChange the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing To set the answer modeSet the number of rings before answering Set the fax header Test your fax setupTo test your fax setup from the control panel To set a default fax header from the control panelFax setup To load an original in the document feeder tray Load originals and load paperLoad an original in the automatic document feeder To load an original on the glass Load an original on the glassLoad 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper To load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the photo tray Avoid paper jamsTo make a copy from the control panel Make a copyScan an image Scan an original to a computerPress Reprints Make reprints of your photosPress Scan Menu Press OK to select Select ComputerPrint Preview Defaults optionScan an original to a memory card or storage device Print OptionsTo print one or more 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos Print 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photosTo select additional photos for printing Print from a software applicationTo print more than one copy of the selected photo To edit the selected photo before printingTo print from a software application Mac To print from a software application WindowsPress Fax Menu Send a basic faxReplace the ink cartridges To send a basic fax from the control panelTo replace the ink cartridges Use the HP All-in-One features To align the printer from the control panel Clean the HP All-in-OneAlign the printer To clean the glass Clean the glassTo clean the lid backing Clean the lid backingClean the exterior To uninstall from a Windows computer and then reinstall Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTroubleshooting common setup issues HP All-in-One will not turn on Hardware setup troubleshootingTo uninstall from a Mac and then reinstall To set your language and country/region Display shows the wrong languageWrong measurements are showing in menus on the display Fax setup troubleshootingWhat to do Fax test failedFax Hardware Test failed Fax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failedPhone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Fax Line Condition test failed HP All-in-One is having problems sending and receiving faxes Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting and support Try setting the Fax Speed to Medium 14400 or Slow HP All-in-One cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes If you hear noise, do the followingHP All-in-One is having problems sending a manual fax HP All-in-One cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Telephone wall jack Troubleshooting and support Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine Telephone wall jack Wired network setup troubleshooting Network troubleshootingTo make sure your network connection is active Received a System Requirements Error No TCP/IPPrinter not Found screen appears during installation To establish an active network connectionYou do not see the Ssid Wireless setup troubleshootingTo print the network configuration Error message Cannot connect to network Weak signalCause An invalid WEP key was entered Error message Invalid WEP KeyError message More than 1 SecureEZ Setup access point found Network software installation troubleshootingError message Invalid passphrase To clear a paper jam from the rear door Clear paper jamsTo clear a paper jam in the automatic document feeder Cannot print Calibration errorInformation on ink cartridges Ink cartridge messagesInk expiration near Ink cartridge problemInk cartridges are empty Ink cartridges are expiredOriginal HP ink depleted Print head assembly is stalledNon-HP ink Replace ink cartridges soon To clear the print head assemblyPrint head failure Printer alignment failedWrong ink cartridges installed Phone support period Placing a call Additional warranty optionsSupport process HP support by phonePaper tray capacities Paper specificationsPrint specifications System requirementsPhysical specifications Copy specificationsScan specifications Fax specificationsRegulatory model identification number Environmental specificationsInk cartridge warranty information Regulatory noticesWarranty Index Left arrow Basics Guide 113 114

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