wireless network setup

This section contains the following topics:

connect your hp psc to a wireless network or computer on page 147

install your hp psc software on a Windows computer (infrastructure mode) on page 148

install your hp psc software on a Windows computer (ad-hoc mode) on page 152

install your hp psc software on a Macintosh (infrastructure mode) on page 154

install your hp psc software on a Macintosh (ad-hoc mode) on page 158

connect your hp psc to a wireless network or computer

To connect your HP PSC to a wireless network, you will need the following:

CAT-5 Ethernet cable (infrastructure mode).

Note: You will be instructed to set up the HP PSC through a wired connection using a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. After installation and Setup are finished, you will be prompted to remove the cable to switch to a wireless connection. You might need to purchase an Ethernet cable if the one provided with the HP PSC is too short for your use.

A wireless network that is operational.

A desktop computer or laptop with wireless networking support (ad-hoc mode).

Note: If you just purchased a laptop or desktop computer with wireless capability, configure your computer’s wireless settings prior to configuring your HP PSC.

Current wireless settings: the SSID (network name) of the existing network; wireless channel (ad-hoc mode only) used by the computer; communication mode; and WEP key used by the wireless network.

Broadband Internet access (only if you want to access HP Instant Share directly from the device—for more information, see hp instant share network setup and use on page 197).

to connect your hp psc to a wireless network (infrastructure mode):

1Remove the cover from the Ethernet port on the back of your HP PSC.

2Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your

HP PSC.

wireless network setup

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2510xi specifications

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