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Parameter

Description

 

 

Total Packets

The number of packets transmitted by the HP All-in-One without

transmitted

error since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-

 

in-One is turned off. When a message is transmitted over a packet-

 

switching network, it is broken up into packets. Each packet contains

 

the destination address as well as the data.

 

 

Total Packets

The number of packets received by the HP All-in-One without error

received

since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-in-

 

One is turned off.

 

 

Wireless (802.11) network settings

The following table describes the 802.11 wireless settings shown on the network configuration page.

Parameter

Description

 

 

Hardware

The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-

Address (MAC)

in-One. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to

 

networking hardware for identification, including wireless access

 

points, routers, and other such devices. No two pieces of hardware

 

have the same MAC address. Two MAC addresses are assigned:

 

one for wired Ethernet and one for wireless 802.11.

 

Note Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you

 

register the MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that

 

was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation.

 

 

IP Address

This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP

 

addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You

 

can also set up a static IP address, though this is not recommended.

 

Note Manually assigning an invalid IP address during installation

 

will prevent your network components from seeing the HP All-in-

 

One.

 

 

Subnet Mask

A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to

 

make an additional network available as part of a larger network.

 

Subnets are specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines

 

which of the HP All-in-One IP address bits identify the network and

 

subnet, and which bits identify the device itself.

 

Note It is recommended that the HP All-in-One and the computers

 

that use it all reside on the same subnet.

 

 

Default

A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network.

Gateway

A node in this instance can be a computer or some other device.

 

Note The address of the default gateway is assigned by the

 

installation software.

 

 

setup Network

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