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Question posted by hansenjgh on December 31st, 2011

How Do I Make An Ad Hoc Wireless Installation Of Hp 4385 On Windows 7

I am trying to install my old HP 4385 on a windows 7 computer to run wirelessly without a network. Just ad hoc. How do I do this?  

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Basics Guide - Page 4

... button Memory card slots Wireless network indicator light and button Input tray Tray extender Paper-width guide Print cartridge door Glass Lid backing Rear door 2 HP All-in -One. The onscreen Help details the full range of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart software that came with the HP All-in -One overview...
Basics Guide - Page 7

... of a wireless infrastructure network as an ad hoc network. "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 7 Add connections to connect the HP All-in -One directly to one wireless device at a time with a wireless "Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network router (infrastructure). You might only be able to connect to a wireless-capable computer, without a wireless router (ad-hoc). "Wireless...
Basics Guide - Page 8

... wireless WLAN 802.11 network The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to connect the HP All-in -One to the wireless router. "Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network" on page 6 What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network" on page 6 Next, install the software and connect the HP...
Basics Guide - Page 9

... USB cable and test the wireless network connection. Go to create an ad hoc network profile on how to a wireless-capable computer without using a wireless router or access point. The HP All-in your wireless router. If this section if you use the device over the network. If you want to connect the HP All-in -One. Wireless ad hoc network setup Use this happens...
Basics Guide - Page 10

... a wireless ad hoc network" on page 9 What you need for an ad hoc network To connect the HP All-in-One to The key is not selected next to a Windows computer with hpsetup as described here. 1. b. Make sure that does not use a WEP key. Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer Prepare your choice. If you see Disable on page 9 Finally, install the...
Basics Guide - Page 11

...; Communication mode: Ad Hoc • Encryption: enabled Connect to a wireless ad hoc network The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One directly to remember. Click OK again to -computer (ad hoc) network; Create a network profile for other operating systems If you have an operating system other than Windows XP, HP recommends that...
Basics Guide - Page 12

... or allow the pop-up the HP All-in -One connects successfully to the network, install the software on your computer, make sure to enable it again when you want to connect. 6. When you can use . 7. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD in -One with the HP All-in -One on additional networked computers 1. If the connection fails...
Basics Guide - Page 13

... for a wireless network installation. 4. For more detailed instructions on connecting the HP All-in -One is connected directly to see : • "Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup" on page 5 • "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on automatically. Turn the wireless radio on and off The wireless radio is off , and printing a wireless network test. However, if the HP All-in...
Basics Guide - Page 27

.... Assuming the equipment is functioning properly, try restarting your computer or wireless router and the HP All-in -One and wireless router (infrastructure) or computer (ad hoc), you might encounter setting up the HP All-in -One off . After you installed with the HP All-in -One and the computer or wireless router. Wireless setup troubleshooting This section addresses problems you...
Basics Guide - Page 28

... for an infrastructure network, or the computer for an ad hoc network. The HP All-in -One from the wall. Solution: Run the wireless setup process again and enter the correct passphrase. If you re-enable MAC address filtering on your network name (SSID) carefully. Troubleshooting and support Chapter 4 • If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits...
User Guide - Page 17

... functions, such as compared to an ad hoc network include: • Advanced network security • Enhanced reliability • Network flexibility • Better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode If you now want to: See this section if you first installed the HP All-in-One with your wireless network, HP recommends you connect the HP All-in-One directly to the...
User Guide - Page 19

...-in-One connects successfully to the network, install the software on the screen. Finish setup 18 Finish setting up the HP All-in -One 1. For more information on page 108 Wireless ad hoc network setup Use this happens you use the device over the network. If you will use the default network name, your network can be prompted to disconnect the...
User Guide - Page 20

... but recommended) for security and privacy HP recommends you create a new network profile on page 20 Finally, install the software. To create a network profile NOTE: The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with an ad hoc connection, the computer must have a wireless network adapter and an ad hoc profile. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 5. b. To set up menu, select...
User Guide - Page 21

... must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase. • Communication mode: Ad Hoc • Encryption: enabled Connect to a wireless ad hoc network The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One directly to close the Wireless Network Properties Connection window. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you use HEX (hexadecimal...
User Guide - Page 22

... device over the network. If the HP All-in -One software. To install the Windows HP All-in -One 1. up the HP All-in-One on the network you are prompted, connect the HP All...the wireless network connection. Finish setup To connect the HP All-in -One software on additional networked computers 1. Connect to correct the problem, and then try again. 3. Insert the HP Photosmart Software ...
User Guide - Page 23

... printing the network settings, restoring the network defaults, turning the wireless radio on and off , and printing a wireless network test. If you already understand how to connect to a network, you can print a network configuration page to see : • "Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup" on page 17 • "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 108 Change the HP All-in...
User Guide - Page 27

... station. • Ad hoc: The HP All-in -One. This is turned off. • Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to 32 characters) that you are using the same communication channel on the network configuration page. countries/regions might differ from 1 to which devices or stations communicate with each other network devices through a wireless access point, such...
User Guide - Page 28

... wireless networks. Every user or device on wireless networks. This security method is common on the network shares the same key. The counter clears after the HP All-in -One is connected: • (MAC address): The unique MAC (Media Access Control) hardware address of the access point. • Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to the network, making...
User Guide - Page 109

...Check the device display for specific error messages. Wireless setup troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up the HP All-in-One and connecting it to network during setup • Invalid WEP key during wireless setup • Invalid passphrase during wireless setup • The Printer Not Found screen appears during installation During wireless network setup...
User Guide - Page 110

...or wireless router and the HP All-in-One, move them closer together. • If there are listed first, ad hoc last. Wireless setup troubleshooting 109 Assuming the equipment is functioning properly, try ...interference. • If your wireless router for information on a wireless network. Cause: Your network name (SSID) may be at 2.4 GHz is displayed when you install the HP All-in -One, move...

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