HP (Hewlett-Packard) C8100 All in One Printer User Manual


 
The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network
include:
Advanced network security
Enhanced reliability
Network flexibility
Better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode
Shared Broadband Internet access
To set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated
wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you need to
do the following:
See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials. What you need for an integrated wireless
WLAN 802.11 network” on page 8
Next, connect the HP All-in-One to the wireless
router, and run the Wireless Setup Wizard.
Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN
802.11 network” on page 8
Finally, install the software. Install the software for a network connection”
on page 14
What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will
need the following:
A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point.
A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that
you intend to install the HP All-in-One on.
If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP
recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Network name (SSID).
WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One to your
network. You can also use SecureEasySetup, if your wireless router or access point
Chapter 2
8 Network setup
Network setup