HP Photosmart C4500 All-in-One Série Guide D'utilisation page 9

To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad
hoc network, you need to do the following:
First, collect all of the required materials.
Next, prepare your computer by creating a
network profile.
Finally, install the software and connect to the
appropriate network profile.
What you need for an ad hoc network
To connect the HP All-in-One to a Windows computer with an ad hoc connection, the
computer must have a wireless network adapter and an ad hoc profile. You will also need
a USB setup cable to connect temporarily for transferring wireless settings.
Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer
Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.
To create a network profile
NOTE:
network name (SSID). However, for security and privacy HP recommends you create
a new network profile on your computer as described here.
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.
2. On the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection.
If you see Enable on the pop-up menu, select it. Otherwise, if you see Disable on
the menu, the wireless connection is already enabled.
3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click Properties.
4. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
5. Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.
6. Click Add, and then do the following:
a. In Network name (SSID) box, type in a unique network name of your choice.
NOTE:
any uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters.
b. If there is a Network Authentication list, select Open. Otherwise, go to the next
step.
c. In the Data encryption list, select WEP.
NOTE:
However, HP recommends using a WEP key in order to secure your network.
d. Make sure that the check box next to The key is provided for me
automatically is not selected.
The product comes configured with a network profile with hpsetup as the
The network name is case sensitive, so it is important to remember
It is possible to create a network that does not use a WEP key.
See this section:
"What you need for an ad hoc network"
on page 5
"Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or
Windows XP computer" on page 5
"Create a network profile for other operating
systems" on page 6
"Connect to a wireless ad hoc network"
on page 6
Wireless ad hoc network setup 5