Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows
The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network
set up this way is called an
infrastructure network
. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should
configure your printer for use on that network.
If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your
printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an
ad hoc network
.
For Windows Vista users
1
Click
Control Panel
Network and Internet
.
2
Under Network and Sharing Center, click
Connect to a Network
.
3
In the Connect to a Network dialog, click
Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network
, and
then click
Next
.
4
Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup:
a
Create a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.
b
Write the name of your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
c
Go to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password).
Note:
WEP passwords must be either 5 or 13 characters.
d
Write the password for your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and
capitalization.
Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under
available networks, indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.
5
Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows.
6
Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for wireless installation.
7
When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
in step 4. The installer will configure the printer for use with the computer.
8
Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
For Windows XP users
1
Click
Start
Settings
Control Panel
Network Connections
.
2
Right-click
Wireless Network Connections
.
3
If
Enable
appears in the pop-up menu, click it.
Note:
If Enable does not appear, your wireless connection is already enabled.
4
Right-click the
Wireless Network Connection
icon.
5
Click
Properties
.
6
Click the
Wireless Networks
tab.
Note:
If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, your computer has third-party software that controls your
wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information, see
the documentation for that software to learn how to create an ad hoc network.
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