HP 1200 manual

To set wireless network settings in an ad hoc network (advanced users only)

Devices on the ad hoc network must:

zBe 802.11b/g-compatible

zHave ad hoc as the communication mode

zHave the same network name SSID

zBe on the same subnet

zBe on the same channel

zHave the same 802.11b/g security settings

Follow these steps to connect to the printer using its factory default ad hoc network settings:

1Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide).

2Connect the printer to the computer with the cross cable (included with the printer). -Or-

Connect the printer to the network with a network cable.

3Reset the printer’s network settings. See Troubleshooting tips and resources.

4Open the configuration utility for your computer’s wireless network card, then do the following:

aNote the profile for the wireless network you are connected to. You will need this information later.

bCreate a new wireless profile with the following values:

•Communication mode: ad hoc

•Network Name (SSID): hpsetup

•Security (encryption): disabled

cActivate the profile.

Note	After activating the new profile, the computer loses communication with other devices on
	the network.
5	Wait two minutes for the printer to obtain an IP address, then press the printer’s
	Configuration Page button to print the configuration pages.
6	On the network configuration page, verify the following:
	• The network name (SSID) is hpsetup
	• The communication mode is ad hoc
	• The IP address is not 0.0.0.0
	If one of the above is not true, then repeat steps 1 through 5.

7Close any programs that are open.

8Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD menu starts automatically.

If the CD menu does not start automatically, click Start, and then click Run. Browse to the CD-ROM drive for the computer, click Autorun.exe, and then click Open. In the Run dialog box, click OK.

9Click Install Printer Driver and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

10Reconnect to your wireless network using the network profile noted in step 4a.

Note After activating the original profile, the computer loses communication with the printer.

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