wireless network setup
chapter 15
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
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
wireless network configurations
The following wireless LAN configurations are recommended to support your
HP PSC:
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
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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