Chapter 2

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

•Advanced network security

•Enhanced reliability

•Network flexibility

•Better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode

•Shared Broadband Internet access

setup Network

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 8

 

 

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 8

 

 

Finally, install the software.

“Install the software for a network connection”

 

on page 14

 

 

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.

❑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.

❑If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

❑Network name (SSID).

❑WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).

Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network

The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One to your network. You can also use SecureEasySetup, if your wireless router or access point

8 Network setup