Chapter 7

1.In the Control Panel, double-clickNetwork and Internet, then Network and Sharing Center..

2.In the Network and Sharing Center (under Tasks on the left), select Set up a connection or network.

3.Choose the connection option Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network, then click Next. Read the description and warnings about ad hoc networks, then click Next>.

4.Enter details, including Network name (the SSID for your ad hoc connection), Security type, and SecurityPassphrase. If you are going to save this network connection, check Save this network. Make a note of the SSID and the Security key/ Passphrase for future reference. Click Next

5.Continue to follow the prompts to complete setup of the ad hoc network connection.

To create a network profile (Windows XP)

NOTE: The product comes configured with a network profile with hp (product model).(6-digit unique identifier) 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.

5.Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.

6.Click Add, and then do the following:

a. In Network name (SSID) box, type in a unique network name of your choice.

NOTE: The network name is case sensitive, so it is important to remember any uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters.

b. If there is a Network Authentication list, select Open. Otherwise, go to the next step.

c. In the Data encryption list, select WEP.

d. Make sure that the check box is not selected next to The key is provided for me automatically. If it is selected, click the check box to clear it.

e. In the Network key box, type a WEP key that has exactly 5 or exactly 13 alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter ABCDEF1234567. (12345 and ABCDE are examples only. Select a combination of your choosing.)

Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the WEP key. A HEX WEP key must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption.

Connectivity

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HP D110 manual Connectivity

D110 specifications

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