Prepare a Windows XP computer, To prepare your computer

Network setup

Chapter 4

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

●First, collect all of the required materials. This type of setup requires a Windows computer with a wireless network adapter or a Mac with an Airport card.

●Next, prepare your computer and create a network profile, as explained in the following sections, designated by operating system.

●Next, run the Wireless Setup Wizard, as explained in Connect to a wireless ad hoc network.

●Finally, install the software, as explained in Install the software for a network connection.

Prepare a Windows XP computer

First prepare your computer for connecting to the network, and then create a network profile.

To prepare your computer

1.Quit all applications running on your computer, and temporarily disable all firewalls including the internal XP firewall and any other firewall or virus detection software.

2.To protect your computer from virus infection, disable your Internet connection. If you have cable or DSL, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the back of your computer. If you have dial-up, disconnect the phone cord.

3.Disable all LAN connections (including Ethernet) other than your wireless connection. Also, disable all IEEE 1394 (such as Firewire, i.LINK or Lynx) to Ethernet connections.

To disable LAN connections with Windows XP

a.Click the Windows Start button, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

b.Right-click each Local Area Connection, and then click Disable. If you see Enable on the pop-up menu, the Local Area Connection is already disabled.

To turn off the Windows firewall with Windows XP Service Pack 2

a.On the Windows Control Panel, click Security Center.

b.Click Windows Firewall, and select Off.

To turn off the Windows firewall with Windows XP Service Pack 1

a.On the Windows Control Panel, open Network Connections.

b.Click Change settings of this connection.

c.Click the Advanced tab.

d.Deselect the firewall protection check box.

To create a network profile

Note Your HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with hpsetup as the SSID. However, for security and privacy HP recommends you

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