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To set up the device on
a wireless network (Mac OS) or To set up wireless
communication using the installer (Windows).
SecureEasySetup (SES)
For more information, see
To set up wireless
communication using SecureEasySetup (SES).
* An ad hoc network can be set up using the Wireless Connection Utility on the Starter
CD.
NOTE: If you encounter problems, see Solve wireless problems.
To use the device with any wireless connection, you must run the installation
program at least once from the Starter CD and create a wireless connection.
Make sure the device is not connected to the network using a network cable.
The sending device must have built-in 802.11 capabilities or an 802.11 wireless
card installed.
The device and the computers that use it must be on the same subnet.
Before installing the device software, you may wish to find out the settings of your
network. Obtain the information from your system administrators, or complete the
following tasks:
• Obtain your network's network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) and
communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc) from the configuration utility for the
network's wireless access point (WAP) or the computer's network card.
• Find out the type of encryption your network uses, such as Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP).
• Find out the security password or encryption key of the wireless device.
Understand 802.11 wireless network settings
Network name (SSID)
By default, the device looks for the wireless network name or SSID named "hpsetup."
Your network may have a different SSID.
Communication mode
There are two communication mode options:
• Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the device is set to ad hoc communication mode
and communicates directly with other wireless devices without the use of a WAP.
All devices on the ad hoc network must:
• Be 802.11 compatible
• Have ad hoc as the communication mode
• Have the same network name (SSID)
Chapter 9
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130 Configure and manage