Installation on Windows
Wireless Network Installation with a Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
•Make sure you have the following:
—A bidirectional wireless print server with cables and documentation.
—For each PC that will print, a wireless adapter that uses the same wireless protocol (such as 802.11g) as the print server.
—A wireless network connection was tested using the HP® Jetdirect® 380x, revision A, bidirectional wireless print server. The print server was connected to the printer by a USB cable.
•Obtain information about setting up encryption if the
Install and Set Up the Wireless Print Server
1Prepare the printer for installation. See "Preparing the Printer" for the steps to follow.
2Install the wireless network adapter, including the driver files, to a nearby PC. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter to install it.
3Change settings in the utility for the wireless network adapter (if needed) to match the default settings for the wireless print server. Find the settings in the print server information.
4Power on the wireless print server. Do not connect the print server to the printer at this time (this sequence might be different from the one the print server recommends). The power light on the print server will be on.
5Insert the wireless print server CD in the PC with the wireless network adapter. Follow the instructions provided with the print server to set it up.
Record the values you use so you can repeat the setup for other PCs.
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