4 Connect to a network

This chapter describes how to connect your HP All-in-One to a network, view and manage the network settings, and troubleshoot problems with the network connections.

If you want to:

Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.

Install the HP All-in-One software for use in a networked environment.

Add connections to more computers on the network.

Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection.

Note Use the instructions in this section if you first install your HP All-in- One with a USB connection, and you now want to change to wired (Ethernet) network connection.

View or change the network settings.

Find troubleshooting information.

See this section:

Wired network setup

Install the software for a network connection

Connect to additional computers on a network

Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection

Manage your network settings Network troubleshooting

For definitions of networking terms, see the Network Glossary in the onscreen

HP Image Zone Help that came with your HP All-in-One. For information on using the onscreen HP Image Zone Help, see Use the onscreen Help.

Wired network setup

Use this section to connect an Ethernet cable from your HP All-in-One to a router, switch, or hub. This is known as a wired or Ethernet network. A wired network is fast, reliable, and secure.

Network setup

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