HP C8100 manual Weak signal, Cannot connect to network during setup

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting and support

Solution: In order to establish a good signal between the HP All-in-One and wireless router (infrastructure) or computer (ad hoc), you might have to experiment a bit. Assuming the equipment is functioning properly, try doing the following things separately or in combination:

•If there is a long distance between your computer or wireless router and the HP All-in-One, move them closer together.

•If there are metal objects (such as a metal bookcase or refrigerator) in the transmission path, clear the path between the HP All-in-One and the computer or wireless router.

•If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is nearby, move it farther away to reduce radio interference.

•If your computer or wireless router is near an external wall, move them away from the wall.

Cause: Your network name (SSID) may be at the bottom of the SSID list that is displayed when you install the HP All-in-One on a wireless network.

Solution: Touch to scroll to the bottom of the list. Infrastructure entries are listed first, ad hoc last.

Cause: An Ethernet cable is connected to the HP All-in-One.

Solution: When an Ethernet cable is plugged into the HP All-in-One, the wireless radio turns off. Unplug the Ethernet cable.

Weak signal

Cause: The HP All-in-One is too far away from the wireless router or there is interference.

Solution: In order to establish a good signal between the HP All-in-One and wireless router, you might have to experiment a bit. Assuming the equipment is functioning properly, try doing the following things separately or in combination:

•If there is a long distance between your computer or wireless router and the HP All-in-One, move them closer together.

•If there are metal objects (such as a metal bookcase or refrigerator) in the transmission path, clear the path between the HP All-in-One and the computer or wireless router.

•If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is nearby, move it farther away to reduce radio interference.

•If your computer or wireless router is near an external wall, move them away from the wall.

Cannot connect to network during setup

Cause: The equipment is not turned on.

Solution: Turn on the networked devices, such as the wireless router for an infrastructure network, or the computer for an ad hoc network. For more information on how to turn on the wireless router, see the documentation that came with your wireless router.

Cause: The HP All-in-One is not receiving a signal.

Solution: Move the wireless router and the HP All-in-One closer together. Then run the wireless setup again.

For more information, see:

“Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 7

Cause: If you manually entered your network name (SSID), you might have entered it incorrectly.

Solution: Run the wireless setup process again and enter your network name (SSID) carefully. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive.

For more information, see:

“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network” on page 8

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Contents HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-One series Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents HP All-in-One overview HP All-in-One at a glanceControl panel features LabelSetup Guide Find more informationUse the Roxio Creator Basic Software Onscreen HelpNetwork setup Wired network setupWhat you need for a wired network Integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network setup Connect the HP All-in-One to the networkTo connect the HP All-in-One to the network What you need for an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network Connect to an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 networkTo connect the HP All-in-One with the Wireless Setup Wizard Wireless ad hoc network setup To connect the HP All-in-One with SecureEasySetupTouch Wireless Setup Wizard Touch Infrastructure Touch WEP encryption or WPA encryptionWhat you need for an ad hoc network Create a network profile for a Windows XP computerTo create a network profile Create a network profile for other operating systems Connect to a wireless ad hoc network Communication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabledTo connect to a wireless ad hoc network Install the software for a network connection To install the Windows HP All-in-One softwareTo change a USB connection to a wired Ethernet connection Connect to additional computers on a networkManage your network settings Change basic network settings from the control panelUse the Wireless Setup Wizard View and print network settingsRestore network defaults Touch Restore Network DefaultsTurn the wireless radio on and off Touch Wireless RadioChange IP settings Touch Advanced Setup Touch IP SettingsIP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Use the HP All-in-One features Load originals and load paperLoad originals Load full-size paperUse HP All -in One features Load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper View, select, and print photos Avoid paper jamsTo view, select, and print photos Preserve your photos on CD/DVD and label the disc Touch Print PreviewTo save your photos to a CD or DVD Scan an image Scan an original to a computerTouch Save to CD/DVD Make a copy Scan an original to a memory card or storage deviceCheck the estimated ink levels Replace the ink cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the control panel Touch Display Ink GaugeReplace the ink cartridges Chapter Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the softwareHardware setup troubleshooting HP All-in-One will not turn onSolution Network troubleshooting HP All-in-One has problems reading a CD/DVDWired network setup troubleshooting HP All-in-One does not printPrinter not Found screen appears during installation Wireless setup troubleshooting To make sure your network connection is activeWeak signal Cannot connect to network during setupInvalid WEP key during wireless setup Invalid passphrase during wireless setupClear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear door To clear a paper jam from the top doorIf you have a problem, follow these steps Information on ink cartridges and the print headSupport process Product specifications Technical informationSystem requirements Energy Star noticeInk cartridge yield Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification numberWarranty
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