Reference Guide

hp psc 2500 series
chapter 15
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wireless network setup
The four keys must be entered into the HP PSC’s embedded Web server
prior to installing the HP PSC software.
Caution! Your HP PSC lets computers on your network access the
contents of flash memory cards. The contents of the cards appear
as a separate drive on your computer so you can conveniently
view, edit, print, and e-mail your photos from either the device or
your computer. When used on a wireless network that does not
have WEP enabled, anyone within wireless range who knows your
network name and the HP PSC network ID can access the contents
of your flash memory card while it is inserted into the HP PSC. You
can increase the privacy of data on your flash memory cards by
using WEP or WPA on your wireless network, and removing the
flash memory card from your HP PSC when not in use.
media access control address authentication
Some WLAN vendors support authentication based on the physical address, or
Media Access Control (MAC) address, of the client Network Interface Card
(NIC). In this scenario, an access point allows association by a client only if that
client’s MAC address matches an address in an authentication table used by the
access point. This is not configurable through the HP PSC.
Internet connections
Wireless networks might or might not be connected to the Internet. If you place
your HP PSC on a wireless network connected to the Internet, it is recommended
that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) with a DHCP server
so that the HP PSC’s IP address is assigned through DHCP.
Note: In order to use the E-mail button and other HP Instant Share features
on your HP PSC, you will need Broadband Internet access.
wireless network configurations
The following wireless LAN configurations are recommended to support your
HP PSC:
ad-hoc
In this mode, your computer and HP PSC communicate with each other directly.
For example, your computer has a wireless network adapter that is configured
for ad-hoc mode. An SSID is assigned to the network. The HP PSC also has a
wireless adapter configured for ad-hoc mode and uses the same SSID.
To connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem, the computer must have
a NIC (network interface card) and a wireless network adapter. The NIC is
required to provide a connection to the modem by means of an Ethernet cable.