NOTE
Up to four WEP keys might be used on a wireless network for transmission of data. For
example, if you have three computers and an access point, each might be assigned a
distinct key for transmitting data. However, the remaining keys must also be entered on each
device so they can communicate with each other. The installation software for the
HP LaserJet 1022nw printer provides the option to type one WEP key. If you want to use
more than one WEP key, those keys must be entered into the printer’s embedded Web
server prior to installing the software. For introductory information about the embedded Web
server, see
Embedded Web server. For detailed information about using the features, see
the embedded Web server online help.
Media access control address authentication
Some WLAN vendors support authentication based on the physical address, or 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 printer.
Wireless profiles
A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network. Many
wireless devices have configuration utilities that allow the device to have wireless profiles for
several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, the printer's wireless settings must
match the computer's network settings for that wireless network.
For example, a person uses the same wireless-enabled laptop at work and at home. Each
network has a unique set of wireless settings. The person creates the following wireless
profiles on the laptop:
● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network
● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network
When the laptop is being used at work, the person must set the wireless profile to at_work in
order to connect to the office network. Conversely, the laptop must be set to the at_home
wireless profile when the person is at home and wants to connect the laptop to the home
network.
NOTE
The HP LaserJet 1022nw printer cannot be connected to a wired and wireless network at the
same time.
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