Advanced wireless setup

Creating an ad hoc wireless network

The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network, you should configure the printer for use on that network.

Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will keep it from working on any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure.

You can set up an ad hoc network if you:

•Do not have an access point or wireless router

•Do not already have a wireless network (but do have a wireless adapter for your computer)

•Want to set up a standalone network between the printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter

In Windows Vista

1Click .

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Network and Internet.

4Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.

5In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc(computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next.

6Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup:

aCreate a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.

bWrite down the name of your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.

cGo to the Security Type list, select WEP, and then create a WEP key. WEP keys must be:

•Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a–f, and 0-9. or

•Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard

dWrite down the password for your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.

Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under “Available networks,” indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.

7Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows.

8Insert 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.

9When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created in step 6. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.

10Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)

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