11
Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
a
Select the network to be removed.
b
Click
Remove
to delete the network from the list.
12
Click
Add
to create an ad hoc network.
13
In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.
14
Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Be sure to use
the exact spelling and capitalization.
15
If Network Authentication appears in the list, select
Open
.
16
In the “Data encryption” list, select
WEP
.
17
If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box.
18
In the Network Key box, type in a WEP key.
19
Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy
it down exactly, including any capital letters.
20
In the “Confirm network key” box, type the same WEP key.
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.
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
Note:
The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc
wireless network will remove it from any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for which it is
configured.
1
Click
or
Start
.
2
Click
All Programs
or
Programs
, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
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