HP C7100 manual Wireless 802.11 network settings

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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.

Network

Parameter

Hardware Address (MAC)

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default

Gateway

Description

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

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.

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.

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

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