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21 Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
22 Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
23 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network:
a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
b Select View Available Wireless Networks.
• If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click
Connect.
• If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click Refresh network list.
24 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
beginning in step 13. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
26 Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
In Windows 2000
• Refer to the documentation that came with your wireless network adapter for information on configuring an ad
hoc network with Windows 2000.
For Macintosh users
1 Access the Airport settings:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
b Click Network.
c Click AirPort.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.
c From the toolbar, click AirPort.
2 From the Network menu, click Create Network.
3 Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.
Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference.
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