2 Network setup

This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view and manage network settings.

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 All-in-One software for use in a networked environment.

Add connections to more computers on the network.

Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection.

NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if you first installed the HP All-in-One 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 network setup” on page 7

Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 9

Wireless ad hoc network setup” on page 12

Install the software for a network connection” on page 16

“Connect to additional computers on a network” on page 16

Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection” on page 17

Manage your network settings” on page 17

Network troubleshooting” on page 49

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

Wired network setup

This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a router, switch, or hub using an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP All-in-One software for a network connection. This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.

Network setup

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