wireless network setup

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The four keys must be entered into the HP PSC’s embedded Web server prior to installing the HP PSC software.

Caution! Your HP PSC lets computers on your network access the contents of flash memory cards. The contents of the cards appear as a separate drive on your computer so you can conveniently view, edit, print, and e-mail your photos from either the device or your computer. When used on a wireless network that does not have WEP enabled, anyone within wireless range who knows your network name and the HP PSC network ID can access the contents of your flash memory card while it is inserted into the HP PSC. You can increase the privacy of data on your flash memory cards by using WEP or WPA on your wireless network, and removing the flash memory card from your HP PSC when not in use.

media access control address authentication

Some WLAN vendors support authentication based on the physical address, or Media Access Control (MAC) address, of the client Network Interface Card (NIC). In this scenario, an access point allows association by a client only if that client’s MAC address matches an address in an authentication table used by the access point. This is not configurable through the HP PSC.

Internet connections

Wireless networks might or might not be connected to the Internet. If you place your HP PSC on a wireless network connected to the Internet, it is recommended that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) with a DHCP server so that the HP PSC’s IP address is assigned through DHCP.

Note: In order to use the E-mail button and other HP Instant Share features on your HP PSC, you will need Broadband Internet access.

wireless network configurations

The following wireless LAN configurations are recommended to support your

HP PSC:

ad-hoc

In this mode, your computer and HP PSC communicate with each other directly. For example, your computer has a wireless network adapter that is configured for ad-hoc mode. An SSID is assigned to the network. The HP PSC also has a wireless adapter configured for ad-hoc mode and uses the same SSID.

To connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem, the computer must have a NIC (network interface card) and a wireless network adapter. The NIC is required to provide a connection to the modem by means of an Ethernet cable.

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2510xi specifications

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