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Parameter Description
Network Name
(SSID)
Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier (up to 32 characters) that
differentiates one wireless local area network (WLAN) from another.
The SSID is also referred to as the network name. This is the name
of the network to which the HP All-in-One is connected.
Signal Strength
(1-5)
The transmitting or return signal graded on a scale of 1 to 5:
● 5: Excellent
● 4: Good
● 3: Fair
● 2: Poor
● 1: Marginal
● No signal: No signal detected on the network.
● Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network
type.
Channel The channel number currently being used for wireless
communication. This depends on the network in use, and might differ
from the requested channel number. Value is from 1 to 14; countries/
regions might limit the range of approved channels.
● (number): Value ranging from 1 to 14, depending on country/
region.
● None: No channel is in use.
● Not Applicable: The WLAN is disabled or this parameter does
not apply to this network type.
Note In ad hoc mode, if you are not able to receive or transmit data
between your computer and the HP All-in-One, make sure that you
are using the same communication channel on your computer and
the HP All-in-One. In infrastructure mode, the channel is dictated by
the access point.
Authentication
type
Type of authentication in use:
● None: No authentication in use.
● Open System (ad hoc and infrastructure): No authentication
● Shared Key: WEP key is required.
● WPA-PSK (infrastructure only): WPA with Pre-Shared Key.
● Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network
type.
Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting
access to the network, making it more difficult for unauthorized users
to access network resources. This security method is common on
wireless networks.
A network using Open System authentication does not screen
network users based on their identities. Any wireless user can have
access from the network. However, such a network might use WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption to provide a first level of
security against casual eavesdroppers.
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Basics Guide 31
Network setup