6 Click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, when you are prompted to choose a
connection option, and then click Next.
7 Follow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network. As part of the setup:
a Create a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.
b Write down the name of your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
c Go to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal or WEP, and then create a WPA passphrase or WEP key.
WPA passphrases must be:
• From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive.
or
• Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9.
WEP keys must be:
• Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a–f, and 0-9.
or
• Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard
d Write down the password for your network. 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.
8 Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows.
9 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.
10 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
in step 7. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
11 Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
Note: You may need to reconnect Windows Vista computers to the ad hoc network after restarting.
In Windows XP
1 Click Start.
2 Click Control Panel.
3 Click Network and Internet Connections.
4 Click Network Connections.
5 Right-click the icon for your wireless network connection.
6 Click Enable, if it appears in the pop-up menu.
Note: If Disable appears, your wireless connection is already enabled.
7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
8 Click Properties.
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