HP Photosmart C6340 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 34)

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▲ Use an ad hoc network profile on your computer to connect to the product. If your
computer is not currently configured with an ad hoc network profile, consult the Help
file for your computer Operating System for the proper method to create an ad hoc
profile on your computer. Once the ad hoc network profile has been created, run the
Wireless Setup Wizard from the Network menu on the HP All-in-One and select the
ad hoc network profile you created on your computer.
NOTE: An ad hoc connection can be used if you do not have a wireless router or
access point but do have a wireless radio on your computer. However, an ad hoc
connection may result in a lower level of network security and possibly reduced
performance when compared to an infrastructure network connection using a wireless
router or access point.
To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad
hoc network, you need to do the following: See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials. “What you need for an ad hoc network”
on page 31
Next, prepare your computer by creating a
network profile. “Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or
Windows XP computer” on page 31
“Create a network profile for other operating
systems” on page 32
Next, run the Wireless Setup Wizard. “Connect to a wireless ad hoc network”
on page 33
Finally, install the software. “Install the software for a network connection”
on page 34
What you need for an ad hoc network
To connect the HP All-in-One to a Windows computer with an ad hoc connection, the
computer must have a wireless network adapter and an ad hoc profile.
Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer
Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.
To create a network profile
NOTE: The product 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.
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Finish
set
up