9.2.2 Tools Menu
Figure 72: AP Mode Tools menu
There are four Tools menu choices:
Switch to AP Mode (Section 9.2.2.1)
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Disable Wireless (Section 9.2.2.2)
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Change Admin Password.... (Section 9.2.2.3)
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Options.... (Section 9.2.2.4)
: The Options.... Menu item does not function while in Station Mode as contents pertain to
Note
Access Point Mode (AP Mode).
Status.... (Section 9.2.2.5)
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9.2.2.1 Switch to Access Point Mode
Switching to Access Point Mode (AP Mode) is necessary when your HP PC needs to be used as
an access point instead of as a client (Station Mode). Switching between Modes is easy through
the SoftAP™ tools menu selection Switch to AP Mode (See figure 72).
If you have switched between modes before any settings applied to previously will remain
Note:
in effect when AP Mode is again applied.
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