HP C8100 manual Connect to a wireless ad hoc network, Communication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabled

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

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

NOTE: You should create a network name that is unique and easy for you to remember. Just remember that the network name is case-sensitive. Therefore, you must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase.

•Communication mode: Ad Hoc

•Encryption: enabled

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.Touch Setup on the display.

2.Touch Network.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

3.Touch Wireless Setup Wizard.

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.Touch the network name.

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. Touch Enter a New Network Name (SSID).

The visual keyboard appears.

b. Enter the SSID. Touch the appropriate letters or numbers on the visual keyboard.

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

c. When you have finished entering the new SSID, touch Done on the visual keyboard, and then touch OK.

If the HP All-in-One is unable to discover the network based on the network name you entered, you will be prompted to answer additional questions about your network, as described in steps d and e. Before continuing, move the HP All-in- One closer to the computer and run the Wireless Setup Wizard again to see if the HP All-in-One can discover your network automatically.

d. Touch Ad Hoc.

e. Touch Yes, my network uses WEP encryption. The visual keyboard displays. If you do not want to use WEP encryption, touch No, my network does not use encryption. Go to step 7.

Network setup

Wireless ad hoc network setup

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Contents HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-One series Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overviewLabel Control panel featuresOnscreen Help Setup GuideFind more information Use the Roxio Creator Basic SoftwareWired network setup Network setupWhat you need for a wired network Integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network setup Connect the HP All-in-One to the networkTo connect the HP All-in-One to the network Connect to an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network What you need for an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 networkTo connect the HP All-in-One with the Wireless Setup Wizard Touch Infrastructure Touch WEP encryption or WPA encryption Wireless ad hoc network setupTo connect the HP All-in-One with SecureEasySetup Touch Wireless Setup WizardWhat you need for an ad hoc network Create a network profile for a Windows XP computerTo create a network profile Create a network profile for other operating systems Connect to a wireless ad hoc network Communication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabledTo connect to a wireless ad hoc network To install the Windows HP All-in-One software Install the software for a network connectionConnect to additional computers on a network To change a USB connection to a wired Ethernet connectionView and print network settings Manage your network settingsChange basic network settings from the control panel Use the Wireless Setup WizardTouch Wireless Radio Restore network defaultsTouch Restore Network Defaults Turn the wireless radio on and offChange IP settings Touch Advanced Setup Touch IP SettingsIP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Load full-size paper Use the HP All-in-One featuresLoad originals and load paper Load originalsUse HP All -in One features Load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper View, select, and print photos Avoid paper jamsTo view, select, and print photos Preserve your photos on CD/DVD and label the disc Touch Print PreviewTo save your photos to a CD or DVD Scan an image Scan an original to a computerTouch Save to CD/DVD Scan an original to a memory card or storage device Make a copyTouch Display Ink Gauge Check the estimated ink levelsReplace the ink cartridges To check the ink levels from the control panelReplace the ink cartridges Chapter HP All-in-One will not turn on Troubleshooting and supportUninstall and reinstall the software Hardware setup troubleshootingSolution HP All-in-One does not print Network troubleshootingHP All-in-One has problems reading a CD/DVD Wired network setup troubleshootingPrinter not Found screen appears during installation To make sure your network connection is active Wireless setup troubleshootingCannot connect to network during setup Weak signalInvalid WEP key during wireless setup Invalid passphrase during wireless setupClear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the top door To clear a paper jam from the rear doorIf you have a problem, follow these steps Information on ink cartridges and the print headSupport process Energy Star notice Product specificationsTechnical information System requirementsRegulatory model identification number Ink cartridge yield Regulatory noticesWarranty
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