HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 37)

To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad
hoc network, you need to do the following: See this section:
Finally, install the software. “Install the software for a network connection”
on page 39
What you need for an ad hoc network
To connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless network, you will need a Windows computer
with a wireless network adapter.
Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer
Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.
To create a network profile
NOTE: The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with hpsetup 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-click Network 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.
NOTE: It is possible to create a network that does not use a WEP key.
However, HP recommends using a WEP key in order to secure your network.
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.
Chapter 4
(continued)
36 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One
Finish set
up