Chapter 7

Mac OS X

▲Click the AirPort icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen. From the menu that appears, you can determine if the AirPort is turned on and which wireless network your computer is connected to.

NOTE: For more detailed information about your AirPort connection, click System Preferences in the Dock, and then click Network. If the wireless connection is working correctly, a green dot appears next to AirPort in the list of connections. For more information, click the Help button in the window.

If you are unable to get your computer connected to your network, contact the person who set up your network or the router manufacturer as there might be a hardware issue with either your router or computer.

If you are able to access the Internet and are using a computer running Windows, you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN for help in setting up a network. (This Web site is only available in English.)

Step 2: Make sure that the HP device is connected to your network

If your device is not connected to the same network as your computer, you will not be able to use the HP device over the network. Follow the steps described in this section to find out if your device is actively connected to the correct network.

NOTE: If your wireless router or Apple AirPort Base Station is using a hidden SSID, your HP device will not automatically detect the network.

A: Make sure the HP device is on the network

1.If the HP device supports Ethernet networking and is connected to an Ethernet network, make sure an Ethernet cable is not plugged into the back of the device. If an Ethernet cable is plugged into the back, then wireless connectivity is disabled.

2.If the HP device is connected to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. For more information, see Understand the network configuration page (some models only).

▲ After the page has been printed, check the Network Status and URL:

Network Status

URL

•If the Network Status is Ready, the HP device is actively connected to a network.

•If the Network Status is Offline, the HP device is not connected to a network. Run the Wireless Network Test (using the instructions at the beginning of this section) and follow any recommendations.

The URL shown here is the network address assigned to the HP device by your router. You will need this to connect to the embedded Web server.

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4500 - G510n, 4500 - G510g specifications

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