Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only)

Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only)

Add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP)

Step 1: Make sure your computer is connected to your network

To check a wired (Ethernet) connection

Many computers have indicator lights beside the port where the Ethernet cable from the router connects to your computer. Usually there are two indicator lights, one that is on and another that blinks. If your computer has indicator lights, check to see if the indicator lights are on. If the lights are not on, try reconnecting the Ethernet cable to the computer and the router. If you still do not see lights, there might be a problem with the router, the Ethernet cable, or your computer.

NOTE: Macintosh computers do not have indicator lights. To check the Ethernet connection on a Macintosh computer, click System Preferences in the Dock, and then click Network. If the Ethernet connection is working correctly, Built-in Ethernet appears in the list of connections, along with the IP address and other status information. If Built-in Ethernet does not appear in the list, there might be a problem with the router, the Ethernet cable, or your computer. For more information, click the Help button in the window.

To check a wireless connection

1.Make sure that your computer's wireless has been turned on. (For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer.)

2.If you are not using a unique network name (SSID), then it is possible that your wireless computer could be connected to a nearby network that is not yours. The following steps can help you determine if your computer is connected to your network.

Windows

a. Click Start, click Control Panel, point to Network Connections, and then click View Network Status and Tasks.

or

Click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, click the View menu, and then select Details.

Leave the network dialog box open while you continue to the next step.

b. Disconnect the power cord from the wireless router. The connection status of your computer should change to Not Connected.

c. Reconnect the power cord to the wireless router. The connection status should change to Connected.

Solve wireless problems (some models only)

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