HP C4580, C4599 manual What you need for an ad hoc network, Click the Wireless Networks tab

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▲Use an ad hoc network profile on your computer to connect to the product. If your computer is not currently configured with an ad hoc network profile, consult the Help file for your computer Operating System for the proper method to create an ad hoc profile on your computer. Once the ad hoc network profile has been created, insert the installation CD that came with the product and install the software. Connect to the ad hoc network profile you created on your computer.

NOTE: An ad hoc connection can be used if you do not have a wireless router or access point but do have a wireless radio on your computer. However, an ad hoc connection may result in a lower level of network security and possibly reduced performance when compared to an infrastructure network connection using a wireless router or access point.

Connection information

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

First, collect all of the required materials.

Next, prepare your computer by creating a network profile.

Finally, install the software and connect to the appropriate network profile.

See this section:

“What you need for an ad hoc network” on page 15

“Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer” on page 15

“Create a network profile for other operating systems” on page 16

“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network” on page 17

What you need for an ad hoc network

To connect the HP All-in-One to a Windows computer with an ad hoc connection, the computer must have a wireless network adapter and an ad hoc profile.

Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer

Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.

To create a network profile

NOTE: The product comes configured with a network profile with hpsetup as the network name (SSID). However, for security and privacy HP recommends you create a new network profile on your computer as described here.

1.In the Control Panel, double-clickNetwork Connections.

2.On the Network Connections window, right-click the Wireless Network Connection. If you see Enable on the pop-up menu, select it. Otherwise, if you see Disable on the menu, the wireless connection is already enabled.

3.Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click Properties.

4.Click the Wireless Networks tab.

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