OR

▲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, run the Wireless Setup Wizard from the Network menu on the HP All-in-One and select 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.

Finish setup

To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad

See this section:

hoc network, you need to do the following:

 

 

 

First, collect all of the required materials.

“What you need for an ad hoc network”

 

on page 31

 

 

Next, prepare your computer by creating a

“Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or

network profile.

Windows XP computer” on page 31

 

“Create a network profile for other operating

 

systems” on page 32

 

 

Next, run the Wireless Setup Wizard.

“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network”

 

on page 33

Finally, install the software.

“Install the software for a network connection”

 

on page 34

 

 

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.

Connect to a computer

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