15 Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy
it exactly, including any capital letters.
16 In the “Confirm network ke y” box, type the same WEP key .
17 Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
18 Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
19 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check 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 connected, select the ad hoc network, and then click
Connect.
•If the network does not appear, wait a moment, and then click Refresh network list.
20 Insert the installation software CD, and then follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
21 When the available networks are displayed, provide t he network name and the security i nformation you created.
The installer will configure the printer for u se with your computer.
22 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 or later
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort
2From the Network Name or Network menu, click Create Network.
3Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.
Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference.
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