What you need for an ad hoc network

Chapter 2

To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad hoc network, you need to do the following:

First, collect all of the required materials.

Next, prepare your computer by creating a network profile.

Finally, install the software.

See this section:

“What you need for an ad hoc network” on page 8

“Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer” on page 8

“Create a network profile for other operating systems” on page 9

“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network” on page 9

To connect the HP All-in-One to a Windows computer with an ad hoc connection, the computer must have a wireless network adapter and an ad hoc profile.

Network setup

Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer

Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.

To create a network profile

NOTE: The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with hpsetup as the network name (SSID). However, for security and privacy HP recommends you create a new network profile on your computer as described here.

1.In the Control Panel, double-clickNetwork Connections.

2.On the Network Connections window, right-click the Wireless Network Connection. If you see Enable on the pop-up menu, select it. Otherwise, if you see Disable on the menu, the wireless connection is already enabled.

3.Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click Properties.

4.Click the Wireless Networks tab.

5.Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.

6.Click Add, and then do the following:

a. In Network name (SSID) box, type in a unique network name of your choice.

NOTE: The network name is case sensitive, so it is important to remember any uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters.

b. If there is a Network Authentication list, select Open. Otherwise, go to the next step.

c. In the Data encryption list, select WEP.

NOTE: It is possible to create a network that does not use a WEP key. However, HP recommends using a WEP key in order to secure your network.

d. Make sure that the check box is not selected next to The key is provided for me automatically. If it is selected, click the check box to clear it.

8 Network setup