wireless network setup

chapter 15

Unplug the network cable

Unplug the network cable that is plugged into your device.

Disconnect the network cable to use the printer’s wireless capabilities.

The network cable that is connecting the printer to the network must be disconnected to complete installation.

After the network cable is unplugged, click ‘Next’ to continue.

unplug the network cable screen

11Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your HP PSC and computer or wireless access point.

12Click Next.

The Installer status screen appears as Setup installs the software. This might take several minutes.

13At the prompt, restart your computer to finish the installation process.

14After your computer is restarted, complete the Fax Setup Wizard and product registration.

Fax setup is described in fax setup on page 175.

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

To install your HP PSC software and configure the device on your ad-hoc wireless network you must have a wireless network adapter.

Do not connect the HP PSC to your computer.

Note: Before installing your HP PSC software, see connect your hp psc to a wireless network or computer on page 147.

to install your hp psc software

1Quit all applications.

2If your computer is connected to the Internet, disable the connection to your computer by removing the Ethernet cable that connects the modem (cable, DSL, or dial-up) to your computer.

3Disable your Ethernet network interface card (NIC).

4Press Setup on the front panel.

The Setup Menu appears on the color graphics display.

5Press 6.

The Network menu appears on the color graphics display.

6Press 2.

The wireless radio setting options appear on the color graphics display. Note: The default setting for the wireless radio is Off.

7Use the and buttons to select On.

8 Press OK.

9Open the configuration utility for your wireless network adapter.

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