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Solution: Make sure you have an active network connection.
To make sure your network connection is active1.If the connections are secure, turn off the power on the HP
2.Check the cable connections from the HP
3.Make sure the HP
Cause: Cables are not connected properly.
Solution: Check the following cables to ensure they are connected properly:
•Cables between the HP
•Cables between the hub or router and your computer
•Cables to and from your modem or HP
Troubleshooting and support
Cause: A firewall,
Solution: Uninstall the HP
If the screen still appears, try uninstalling the HP
For more information, see the documentation provided with the firewall software.
Cause: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is preventing the HP
Solution: Try temporarily disabling the VPN before proceeding with the installation.
NOTE: The HP
This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up a network. Check the device display for specific error messages.
During wireless network setup you do not see the SSID (network name) displayedCause: Your wireless router is not broadcasting its network name (SSID) because the Broadcast SSID option is turned off.
Solution: Access the router's Embedded Web Server and turn on the Broadcast SSID option. See the user guide that came with your wireless router for information on how to access the Embedded Web Server and check the Broadcast SSID setting.
For more information, see:
“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network” on page 8
Cause: The wireless router (infrastructure) or computer (ad hoc) is too far from the HP
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