Connect to an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 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

•Shared Broadband Internet access

To set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you need to do the following:

First, collect all of the required materials.

Next, install the software and connect the HP All-in-One to the wireless router.

See this section:

“What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network” on page 3

“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN

802.11network” on page 3

What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network

To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following:

❑A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point.

❑A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP All-in-One on.

❑Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.

If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

❑Network name (SSID).

❑WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).

❑A USB setup cable to connect temporarily for transferring wireless settings.

Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network

The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One to your wireless network.

CAUTION: To prevent other users from accessing your wireless network, HP strongly recommends using a password or passphrase (WPA or WEP security) and a unique network name (SSID) for your wireless router. Your wireless router might have been shipped with a default network name, which is typically the manufacturer name. If you use the default network name, your network can be easily accessed by other users using the same default network name (SSID). It also means that the HP All-in-One might accidently connect to a different wireless network in your area which uses the same network name. If this happens you will not be able to access the HP All-in-One. For more information on how to change the network name, see the documentation that came with your wireless router.

Network setup

Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network