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To connect the printer to a wireless network, you need the following:
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A wireless 802.11b or g network that includes a wireless access point.
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A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). You can use either an Ethernet (wired) connection or a wireless
connection from the computer to the access point. If you want to use an Ethernet
connection to the access point, follow the directions in the Setup Guide.
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Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL. If you connect
the printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you
use a wireless router (access point) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP).
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Network name (SSID)
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WEP key (suggested), WPA Passphrase (if needed)
Ad hoc mode
When the printer is set to the ad hoc communication mode, the printer communicates
directly with other wireless devices on the network without the use of a
. You might
want to use an ad hoc connection if you do not want to invest in an access point, or you
want to set up a simpler, more casual network.
Note
An ad hoc is available if you do not have an access point. However, it
provides little flexibility, a low level of network security, and slower network
performance than with an access point.
For a wireless ad hoc setup, you need to manually turn on the wireless radio.
Switch between 802.11b and 802.11g
The ad hoc communication mode defaults to 802.11b. The infrastructure communication
mode defaults to 802.11g. Use the printer's
to change
these settings.
Note
To switch from ad hoc 802.11b to ad hoc 802.11g, the computer must have
an 802.11g card or adapter installed.
Wireless network settings
Devices (such as computers and printers) on a wireless network must share the following
settings:
Network name (SSID)
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