Chapter 7
❑Enter the PIN on
❑Follow the
NOTE: The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the PIN needs to be entered on the networking device.
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Traditional Wireless Connection
To connect the HP
❑A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point.
If you connect the HP
❑A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP
❑Network name (SSID).
❑WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the product
1.Insert the product Software CD in the computer
2.Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you are prompted, connect the product to the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter your wireless network settings. The product will attempt to connect to the network. If the connection fails, follow the prompts to correct the problem, and then try again.
3.When the setup is finished, you will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable and test the wireless network connection. Once the product connects successfully to the network, install the software on each computer that will use the product over the network.
Connectivity
USB Connection
The HP
To connect the product with the USB cable
▲Refer to the setup instructions that came with your product for information on connecting to a computer with a USB cable.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the product until you are prompted to do so.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help.
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