Configuring the adapter using the, Wireless setup utility, Configuration overview – Dell 966w All In One Wireless Photo Printer User Manual

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6. If you selected Peer-to-Peer Client: Enter the remote computer's name and the shared printer's name, and then

click Next. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation.

If you selected Peer-to-Peer Host: Select I want to share my printer, enter the Share Name for the printer, and

then click Next. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation.

If you selected Dell Wireless Adapter 3300: Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation.

Configuring the Adapter Using the Wireless Setup Utility

Configuration Overview

Configuring the card using the Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the printer in which the card has been installed

to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Documents and Utilities CD. The Wireless Setup Utility steps you through

the configuration process. The wizard can automatically detect wireless network settings or allow you to manually enter

the network configuration settings.

Before configuring the adapter, make sure your printer has been set up correctly:

The adapter has been installed correctly in the printer.

The ink cartridges are installed correctly.

Paper has been loaded into the printer.

The USB cable is attached to the printer and the computer.

The printer is turned on and ready to be installed.

Using an Available Wireless Network Configuration

1. From the Wireless Networks Found In Your Area screen, select the appropriate Network Name (SSID) from

the list, and then click Next.

2. On the Apply and Verify Wireless Settings screen, check each network attribute to make sure the settings are

correct, and then click Next to apply the settings.

NOTE:

Clicking Next prompts the setup utility to verify wireless communication with the printer. The

verification process can take up to 120 seconds.

3. Verify that the adapter can communicate over the network. For more information, see

Verifying Network

Communication

.

Entering a Different Wireless Network Configuration

1. From the Wireless Networks Found In Your Area screen, select I want to enter a different configuration,

and then click Next.

2. If the Network Name (SSID) you want to use is available, select it from the list, and then click Next.

If the Network Name (SSID) is not available

a. Select I want to enter a different network name, and then click Next.

b. Enter the Network Name (SSID).

c. Select the appropriate Channel from the drop-down list. (Auto is the default.)

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