Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network In Ad-Hoc Mode Using An Existing Ssid - Dell E310dw User Manual

6. Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
7. Press p or q to select the Ad-hoc option, and then press OK.
8. Press p or q to select the Encryption Type None or WEP , and then press OK.
9. If you selected the WEP option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
NOTE: Your Dell machine supports the use of the first WEP key only .
10. To apply the settings, press p. To cancel, press q .
11. The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays Connected. The machine will print
your machine's wireless status report. If the connection fails, check the error code on the printed report.
NOTE: If the connection fails, your machine reverts to a wired network interface .
For Windows :
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You have completed the wireless network setup. Install drivers and software necessary for operating your device from
the Installer CD-ROM.
For Macintosh:
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device,
double-click "StartHereOS X.app" in the installation CD-ROM.

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID

If you are trying to pair your Dell machine to a computer that is already in Ad-Hoc mode and has a configured SSID,
use these instructions.
Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this
information before you continue with the configuration.
1. Check and record the current wireless network settings of the computer to which you are connecting.
NOTE: The wireless network settings of the computer you are connecting with must be set to Ad-Hoc mode with
an SSID already configured . For more information on how to configure your computer in Ad-Hoc mode, see the
instructions included with your computer or contact your network administrator .
Network Name (SSID)
Communication Mode
Ad-Hoc
For example:
Network Name (SSID)
HELLO
Communication Mode
Ad-Hoc
92 Network
Encryption Mode Network Key
NONE -
WEP
Encryption Mode Network Key
WEP 12345