HP Photosmart C4380 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 21)

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.
f. In the Confirm network key box, type the same WEP key you typed in the
previous step.
g. Write down the WEP key exactly as you typed it, including uppercase and
lowercase letters.
NOTE: You must remember the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase
(small) letters. If you enter your WEP key incorrectly on the HP All-in-One, the
wireless connection will fail.
h. Select the check box for This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network;
wireless access points are not used.
i. Click OK to close the Wireless network properties window, and then click OK
again.
j. Click OK again to close the Wireless Network Properties Connection window.
Related topics
• “Network glossary” on page 28
• “Connect to a wireless ad hoc network” on page 20
Create a network profile for other operating systems
If you have an operating system other than Windows XP, HP recommends that you use
the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the
configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your computer's list of
programs.
Using the LAN card configuration program, create a network profile that has the following
values:
• Network name (SSID): Mynetwork (example only)
NOTE: You should create a network name that is unique and easy for you to
remember. Just remember that the network name is case-sensitive. Therefore,
you must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase.
• Communication mode: Ad Hoc
• Encryption: enabled
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network
The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to
connect the HP All-in-One directly to your computer for an ad-hoc wireless network.
Chapter 5
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