15 If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open.
16 In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP.
17 If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me a utomatically” check box.
18 In the Network Key box, type in a WEP key.
19 Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy
it down exactly, including any capital letters.
20 In the “Confirm network ke y” box, type the same WEP key .
21 Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
22 Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
23 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network:
aRight-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
bSelect View Available Wireless Ne tworks.
If the network is listed but the computer is not connecte d, select the ad hoc networ k and then click
Connect.
If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click Refresh network list.
24 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network nam e and the security information you created
beginning in step 13. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
26 Store a copy of your network name and security info rmation in a safe place for future reference.
In Windows 2000
Refer to the documentation that came w ith your wireless network adapter for in formation on configuring an ad
hoc network with Windows 2000.
For Macintosh users
1Access the Airport settings:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
aFrom the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Network.
cClick AirPort.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
aFrom the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
bFrom the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.
cFrom the toolbar, click AirPort.
2From the Network menu, click Create Network.
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