HP 6500A Plus - E710n, 6500A - E710a manual Set up wireless 802.11 communication some models only

3.Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only)

If the printer supports wireless (802.11) communication, you can connect it wireless to an existing wireless network.

To connect the printer, complete the following steps in the order listed.

Note: Before you set up wireless communication, make sure the printer hardware is set up. For more information, see the setup poster that came with the printer.

Step 1: Connect the printer to your wireless network

1. On the printer’s control panel, touch right arrow , and then select Network.

2.Touch Wireless, touch Wireless Setup Wizard, and then touch OK.

3.Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

Note: If you encounter problems while running the Wireless Setup Wizard, see ”Wireless (802.11) setup problems” on page 20.

What is my network name and passkey?

While you are installing the software, you will be prompted to enter the network name (also called an “SSID”) and a security passkey:

•The network name is the name of your wireless network.

•The security passkey prevents other people from connecting to your wireless network without your permission. Depending on the level of security required, your wireless network might use either a WPA key or WEP passphrase.

If you have not changed the network name or the security passkey since setting up your wireless network, you can sometimes find them on the back or side of the wireless router.

In addition, if you are using a computer running Windows, HP provides a web-based tool called the Wireless Network Assistant that can help retrieve this information for some systems. To use this tool, go to www.hp.com/go/networksetup. (This tool is currently available in English only.)

If you cannot find the network name or the security passkey or cannot remember this information, see the documentation available with your computer or with the wireless router. If you still cannot find this information, contact your network administrator or the person who set up the wireless network.

For more information about the network connections types, the network name, and the WEP key/WPA Passphrase, see the user guide.

Connecting without a wireless router

If you do not have a wireless router (such as a Linksys wireless router or Apple AirPort Base Station), you can still connect the printer to your computer using a wireless connection (known as a “computer-to-computer” or an “ad hoc“ wireless connection).

For more information, see the user guide.

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