NOTE: An ad hoc connection is available if you do not have a wireless router or access point. However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of network security, and slower network performance than with a wireless router or access point.

In order to connect the HP All-in-One to your computer (ad hoc), you need to create an ad hoc network profile on your computer. This includes choosing a network name (SSID) and WEP security (optional but recommended) for your ad hoc network.

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 11

 

 

Next, prepare your computer by creating a

“Create a network profile for a Windows XP

network profile.

computer” on page 11

 

“Create a network profile for other operating

 

systems” on page 12

 

 

Next, run the Wireless Setup Wizard.

“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network”

 

on page 13

 

 

Finally, install the software.

“Install the software for a network connection”

 

on page 14

 

 

What you need for an ad hoc network

To connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless network, you will need a Windows computer with a wireless network adapter.

Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer

Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.

To create a network profile

NOTE: The HP All-in-One 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.

Network setup

Wireless ad hoc network setup

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