1 Network setup

This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a network and how to view and manage network settings.

Network setup

If you want to:

Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.

Connect to a wireless network with a wireless router (infrastructure).

Connect directly to a wireless-capable computer without a wireless router (ad hoc).

Install the HP Photosmart Software for use in a networked environment.

Add connections to more computers on the network.

Change the HP Photosmart from a USB connection to a network connection.

NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if you first installed the HP Photosmart with a USB connection, and you now want to change to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection.

View or change the network settings.

Find troubleshooting information.

See this section:

Wired (Ethernet) network” on page 2

Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)” on page 4

“Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)” on page 6

Install the software for a network connection” on page 9

“Connect to additional computers on a network” on page 9

Change the HP Photosmart from a USB connection to a network connection” on page 10

Manage your network settings” on page 12

Network troubleshooting” on page 52

NOTE: You can connect the HP Photosmart to either a wireless or wired network, but not both at the same time.

Add the HP Photosmart to a network

Wired (Ethernet) network” on page 2

Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)” on page 4

Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)” on page 6

Wired (Ethernet) network

Before you connect the HP Photosmart to a network, make sure you have all of the required materials.

￿A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet port.

￿Ethernet cable.

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HP C309a manual Add the HP Photosmart to a network, Wired Ethernet network

C309a specifications

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