Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network

The HP All-in-One uses an internal networking component that supports a wireless network.

For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use a wireless router or access point (802.11) to connect the product and the other network elements. When network elements are connected through a wireless router or access point, this is called an infrastructure network.

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The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network include:

•Advanced network security

•Enhanced reliability

•Network flexibility

•Better performance

•Shared Broadband Internet access

To set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated

See this section:

wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you need to

 

do the following:

 

First, collect all of the required materials.

“What you need for an integrated wireless

 

WLAN 802.11 network” on page 27

 

 

Next, connect the HP All-in-One to the wireless

“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN

router, and run the Wireless Setup Wizard.

802.11 network” on page 28

 

 

Finally, install the software.

“Install the software for a network connection”

 

on page 34

 

 

What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network

To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following:

❑A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point (recommended).

❑A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP All-in-One on.

Connect to a computer

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