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Connect to a wireless network
with an access point
Use this chapter if you want to use a wireless (802.11b or g) access point to connect
your HP all-in-one and the other network elements. When network elements are
connected through an access point, this is called infrastructure mode.
The benefits of using an access point include:
● advanced network security
● enhanced reliability
● network flexibility
● better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode
For ideas on ways you can set up a wireless network using an access point, see
Wireless connection networks.
For wireless setup without an access point, see Connect to a wireless network without
an access point.
Note For definitions of terms not defined here, see the Glossary.
To connect your HP all-in-one to your computer, first see the next section for the things
you will need. When you are finished connecting your HP all-in-one, you will need to
install the software as described in Install the software.
What you need
To connect your HP all-in-one to a wireless network, you will need the following things:
● A wireless 802.11b or g network that includes a wireless access point. If you are a
Macintosh owner, Apple sells an easy-to-configure access point called AirPort.
AirPort has to be connected to a Macintosh, but it accepts signals from any
802.11b-compatible wireless network card, whether PC or Macintosh-based.
● A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). You can use either an Ethernet (wired) connection or a
wireless connection from the computer to the access point. For Macintosh, wireless
network support is usually offered by AirPort card. Most Apple computers have a
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