HP 2710xi, 7410xi manual Connect to a wireless network, With an access point, What you need

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Connect to a wireless network

 

with an access point

 

Use this chapter if you want to use a wireless (802.11b or g) access point to connect

 

your HP all-in-one and the other network elements. When network elements are

 

connected through an access point, this is called infrastructure mode.

 

The benefits of using an access point include:

 

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advanced network security

 

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enhanced reliability

 

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network flexibility

● better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode

For ideas on ways you can set up a wireless network using an access point, see Wireless connection networks.

For wireless setup without an access point, see Connect to a wireless network without an access point.

Note For definitions of terms not defined here, see the Glossary.

To connect your HP all-in-one to your computer, first see the next section for the things you will need. When you are finished connecting your HP all-in-one, you will need to install the software as described in Install the software.

What you need

To connect your HP all-in-one to a wireless network, you will need the following things:

●A wireless 802.11b or g network that includes a wireless access point. If you are a Macintosh owner, Apple sells an easy-to-configure access point called AirPort. AirPort has to be connected to a Macintosh, but it accepts signals from any 802.11b-compatible wireless network card, whether PC or Macintosh-based.

●A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). You can use either an Ethernet (wired) connection or a wireless connection from the computer to the access point. For Macintosh, wireless network support is usually offered by AirPort card. Most Apple computers have a

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Contents Wireless and Wired Network Guide HP all-in-one Network Guide Safety information Contents Page Choose a network type Wireless connection with an access point infrastructureGet started Choose a connection typeWired connection Ethernet Switch from a USB connection to a network connectionWireless connection without an access point ad hoc To switch a USB connection to a network connectionConnect additional computers Get HP supportChapter Wireless infrastructure network Choose a recommended wirelessWireless connection networks NetworkChapter Wireless connection to a wired network Chapter Choose a recommended Ethernet networkRouter gateway Computer gateway Ethernet connection to a wired network without Internet Ethernet connection to a wireless networkChapter Connect to a wireless network With an access pointWhat you need Connect to the network HP all-in-one Network Guide Chapter Without an access point Prepare your computerFor Macintosh Create a network profileFor Windows For operating systems other than Windows XP and Mac OSHP all-in-one Network Guide AirPort icon For Mac OSTo create a new network profile on your Mac OS Select Create Network…Connect to the network using the Wireless Setup Wizard Select Enter a New Network Name SsidChapter Connect with an Ethernet CableConnect your HP all-in-one Install the software To install your HP all-in-one softwareFor Windows For Macintosh Manage your network View network settingsRestore network defaults Use the HP all-in-one control panelTurn the wireless radio on and off Advanced network settingsTo access the Embedded Web Server Access the Embedded Web ServerTo change an IP setting Use the Embedded Web ServerAdd security to the network Click Start Wizard Wireless Network Name page appears To add WPA-PSK securityTo add WEP encryption Chapter Error message Cannot connect to network Cause Network troubleshootingWireless setup wizard troubleshooting SolutionWireless network setup troubleshooting Error message Invalid passkey CauseYou dont see the Ssid Cause Received a System Requirements Error No TCP/IP Cause Printer Not Found screen appears during installation CauseVerification fails at end of installation Cause To check your network connectionTo select a new network name, do one of the following To use the control panel To use the Embedded Web ServerClick Start Wizard Setup failed Cause To make sure your network connection is active Wireless discovery troubleshootingComputer is unable to discover the HP all-in-one Cause Network iconYour access point is not broadcasting its network name Ssid HP all-in-one cannot find the computer ad hoc Cause Encryption settings are incorrect Wired network setup troubleshooting To check your LAN card in Windows XPClick Device Manager Wired network icon To establish an active network connectionPrinter Not Found screen appears during installation Cause Cannot access Cifs server in Windows Cause Common Internet File System troubleshootingOther users on the network can access my memory card Cause File names have arbitrary characters CauseConfiguration page definitions General network settingsAppendix a Wireless network settings Appendix a Miscellaneous Appendix a Access point GlossaryNIC Index Wireless network Q3462-90198
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7410, 7410xi, 2710xi specifications

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