8Connectivity

Add the HP Photosmart to a network

Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router

Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

Connect a new printer

Change network settings

Tips for setting up and using a networked printer

Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)

Add the HP Photosmart to a network

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) on page 31

Wireless with a router (infrastructure network) on page 32

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)

To connect the HP Photosmart to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), you will need the following:

A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point. NOTE: 802.11n will only support 2.4Ghz.

A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP Photosmart on.

To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)

Do one of the following:

Use Push Button Configuration (PBC) method

a. Select setup method. Make sure your WPS-enabled wireless router supports PBC method.

From the Home screen, touch the Wireless icon, and then touch Settings.

Touch the down arrow to scroll through the options. Touch WiFi Protected Setup.

Touch Push Button Setup.

b. Set up wireless connection.

Turn on wireless radio if it is off.

Touch Start.

Press and hold the button on WPS-enabled router or other networking device for three seconds to activate WPS.

NOTE: The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the corresponding button on the networking device needs to be pressed.

Touch OK. c. Install software.

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HP 5522 Connectivity, Add the HP Photosmart to a network, To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup WPS

5522, 5525, 5520 specifications

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