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The HP PSC 2500 Series has an internal networking component that provides both wired and wireless connectivity.

This section contains the following topics:

•wired networking basics on page 131

•set up your hp psc for wired network use on page 134

•glossary of terms on page 168

wired networking basics

Networking allows one computer to send information to and receive information from another. A wired (Ethernet) network is the most common type of local area network (LAN). It is simply a collection of two or more computers, printers, and other devices linked by Ethernet cables.

To connect your computer and HP PSC to a network with an Ethernet cable, each must have an Ethernet adapter (also known as a network interface card, or NIC). The HP PSC 2500 Series uses an internal Ethernet adapter that supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a NIC, make sure it can operate at either speed.

The following graphic shows an example of an Ethernet network with several computers and an HP PSC each connected to a hub, switch, or router.

This section contains the following topics:

•hubs, switches, and routers on page 132

•cables on page 132

•Internet connections on page 133

•recommended network configurations on page 133

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